Comments on: Thank you, Tina Fey

By: Shalma Movassaghi

Shalma Movassaghi — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 03:12:06 +0000

Good point, Frances. I don’t know if any of the SNL comments are directly her work. However, there’s a problem if you put your name on a movement and then make anti-progressive jokes about it. That’s not excused by any serious movement for change, it’s just called “ironic” or “retro” sexism/racism. It’s the situation where we all know it’s sexist and that’s supposed to make us laugh like we’re in on some good joke. But that’s no different than ignorant sexism. It’s almost worse because it passes as “okay,” because it’s a joke, you’re supposed to laugh. Also, not all of the things she has said are under the veil of being an SNL actor. She has said things, on her own, that have undermined women of color and are border-line shaming women. I’m just pointing this out because she is often seen as this uber-progressive symbol of feminism, and her actions simply speak otherwise. I think that’s an important thing to notice if we’re going to mention feminism every time her name comes up (she has been linked to the movement so frequently, especially as of late).

By: Frances Locke

Frances Locke — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 07:43:13 +0000

I don’t know if it’s fair to judge everything she said on SNL as being her actual opinion. Even when she was head writer she worked with a team and didn’t write every word she said on the show. And there is a difference between making a joke and actually feeling that way or working against something. Most of us have made hoochie mama jokes but wouldn’t actually treat someone that way.

By: Shalma Movassaghi

Shalma Movassaghi — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 03:18:46 +0000

I didn’t dis her. I’m just pointing out that her feminist stance hasn’t always been consistent. I applaud her for her success but I’m also offering a different point of view on her position in the industry as a feminist. Is that not allowed?

They’re not “controversial” things, per se, they’re just not at all helpful to the feminist movement. Here is just one compilation of some problematic things she has said: http://feministfilm.tumblr.com/post/32178487729/imbobswaget-tina-fey-aint-shit-a-masterpost

By: Nathalie Galde

Nathalie Galde — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 01:17:38 +0000

Shalma…what?! You just dissed and applauded Tina Fey in the same comment. Can you point us to evidence of these controversial things that she has allegedly said?

By: Shalma Movassaghi

Shalma Movassaghi — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 00:59:00 +0000

Not a viewer of 30 Rock, so forgive me for jumping in here, but I just have to urge any feminist who is enticed by Tina Fey’s “feminist stance” in comedy, or even just in the entertainment industry, to look a bit deeper. She has said some pretty arguable and problematic things not only about women in general but especially about women of color. Just because she makes some witty jokes about feminism does not make her a good example/representation of the movement.

That said, I’m glad she did such a great job in 30 Rock, good for her!

By: Christine McQuaid

Christine McQuaid — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 20:22:19 +0000

Reading this, crying, and loving it. Long live night cheese.

By: Brikena Sela

Brikena Sela — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 19:57:07 +0000

hahahha, i love Tina!
i was just looking at this video on youtube of Mean GIrls greatest moments: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9YUaQGEQ8-Q

that is my absolute FAVORITE movie!!