Chapter
Racialized Sexism and Body Shaming in Comedy
38:09 - 41:11 (03:01)
The podcast discusses the racialized sexism in comedy, specifically targeting larger Black women who are typically expected to be nurturing. The hosts mention the trend in comedy where offense is seen as comedy, leading to the vicious mocking of Black women’s bodies.
Clips
In this 2002 SNL skit, Oprah Winfrey hosts a weight loss show where she insists on being filmed only by a "thinning camera" and eventually explodes in fat, covering the audience.
38:09 - 39:04 (00:54)
Summary
In this 2002 SNL skit, Oprah Winfrey hosts a weight loss show where she insists on being filmed only by a "thinning camera" and eventually explodes in fat, covering the audience.
ChapterRacialized Sexism and Body Shaming in Comedy
EpisodeOprah Winfrey & The “Wagon of Fat”
PodcastMaintenance Phase
This podcast discusses the concept of racialized sexism in comedy, specifically focusing on how larger black women are expected to be nurturing and caring, and how those who don't fit into this stereotype are met with viciousness.
39:04 - 41:11 (02:06)
Summary
This podcast discusses the concept of racialized sexism in comedy, specifically focusing on how larger black women are expected to be nurturing and caring, and how those who don't fit into this stereotype are met with viciousness. The discussion also touches on how offensive comedy used to be viewed as acceptable under the guise of "calling it like we see it".