Comedienne?

[stetsko]

So in the Chicagoist article about McAvoy's Same Title thing, they describe Molly as a "comedienne." This bugged me. Alot. Probably more than it should have, but I'm easily irritated today.

At least with the actor/actress thing, there's a reason to know if a performer in a scripted piece is of a particular gender. But comedienne? It's a relic of days gone by. It's just too close to "look! a girl! nay! a funny girl!" which is too close to "look, a talking monkey!"

In any case, comedienne is outdated. Like aviatrix.

Amelia Earhart = notable aviatrix.
Mae West = notable comedienne.
Molly Hale = kick ass comedian.

K.

[Carr]

I personally LOVE the word aviatrix.

In fact from now on, I will refer to myself as a "comediatrix."

I vote for more outdating coming back into style. It's the circle of life!

- Comediatrix Erin Carr

[Bowman]

If I were of the female persuasion, I'd prefer people using gender appropriate terms. You know, recognize my womanhood and all the power that comes from that.

Besides, the word "aviatrix" sounds awesome, and would rack up big points in Scrabble.

[Dayna]

I think it's cool!

I would also like it if they pointed out my race and religion when talking about my comedy stylings. The Russian/Turkish/Polish/White American Jewess Comedianne with IBS. That way people know exactly what they are getting.

[LoLo]

i don't mind it, though i think it sounds a lil gross.

"i am a comediennnne," how fruity.

[EdO]

It doesn't really matter. If women had the capability of being funny (intentionally), then they'd be called "comedian" like the men.

Hey, let's do 14 pages on this!

[Scol]

Aviatrix is a cool word. So is any word that ends in trix. Wouldn't you kinda wanna visit a Dental Hygienistrix? I would, if she were hot.

But comedienne is stupid and outdated. Incredibly condescending. It makes me think of Doctorettes and Lawyerinas. Time to move into the 21st century.

I don't even like the term actress. I think it's the same deal. Of course, actrix might be pretty cool.

[carebear]

I don't really care. Unless you are meaning to insult me. Then I'm like, "Wonder why you want to insult me?" Then we have a long chat to sort out our issues. It always ends in a hug.

Carrie
=)

[Angie]

only thing that comes to mind for me is about 4 years ago I was teaching some kids workshops on Improv and Theater in general. And this one little 7 year old girl DEMANDED that I refer to her as a comedienne.

She would repeat the word over and over comedienne NO MISS ANGIE comedienne.

I thought it was so cute, odd but cute.

[Amanda]

Ooo, I wholeheartedly agree. There's absolutely no need to distinguish gender in the name of an occupation. Women and men are comedians and actors. Afterall, women aren't "peoplle" or peopple," we're people. If we're going to resurect old words, let's use fun ones like "fortnight" and "mayhaps."

[Daddy]

Also, begin all conversations with "Say".

(Ex. "Say, I was walking back from the haberdashery this fine morn...")

[Stacey]

It always reminds me of the old movie Eight Days in October, where Walter Mathau's cranky old supreme court justice has to adjust to the new woman on the court and he keeps calling her "Justess."

Stupid.

[ryandee]

So, if Aviator is gender specific to the female by going Aviatrix...would that mean the Dominatrix gender specific to the male would be...

DOMINATOR!!!!

There is absolutely nothing about whips and chains that gets me going, but I think I would be on the fast track to corporate success if I could put that I was a DOMINATOR! at one point in my career on future resumes.

[Sri_Casimir]

Back in the days of the Stewardess, I don't recall ever hearing the men called "stewards."

In fact, I think they were still called stewardesses...

[jillybee72]

They were indeed called stewards. It's a term borrowed from ships.

[Miss Mason]

I like begin called and actor, not actress... so I guess I'd prefer Comedian. Comedienne seems so antiquated.

[LaniandEmi]

Boring.

:(:mad::cool:<<<<< Geez Luise!

But really. Does this matter?

[Gass]

Apparently enough to make you look at it over a month later!