Screw You, Cancer - Glamour Series

Really awesome webseries from Glamour called "Screw You, Cancer" by comedian Caitlin Brodnick. Check it out.



And that's just the first episode. You can watch the rest on at Glamour.

[via Comic's Comic]

Comedic Hurdles

Another perspective on Kenan Thompson's comments.

As for me, I generally blame the system. From not enough encouragement, support (financially, emotionally, etc-ally) when women and people of color (and women of color) are starting out, to bad management and guidance when the lucky few finally breach the system, to executives just plain not caring all that much because if your friend or friend of a friend is a talented white guy, why not just hire him? It's way easier, and you know you'll get along well.

In the Same Vein: Be Blacker

Just in case we didn't get the point across.



Love the ending. Those clams are super important.

[via The Hairpin]

Nyima Funk is just plain not ready to be on SNL!

In response to Kenan Thompson's allegation that there aren't any black comedic actresses ready to perform on SNL:



I don't know what was so different about that last part, but I'm definitely ready to watch her on SNL now!

[via Comic's Comic]

Hell No: The Horror Movie that Makes Sense

As someone who hates scary movies, this sketch that's been making the interweb rounds this week really speaks to me:



People make smart choices and no one dies! Yes, please!

Unprocessed October!

It's that time of year again! I'm back on Unprocessed October, the month in which I avoid highly processed foods like cereal and Oreos, but am still ok with mildly processed foods like bread or ice cream from reputable vendors. It's been really fun, and I've been eating really well, including lots of delicious things (like ice cream from reputable vendors!). It's been going SO well that I actually gained weight - Oops! Anyway, I'm almost back to normal, but it does remind me that eating unprocessed doesn't necessarily mean eating more healthy in terms of weight (so much ice cream), but it does mean healthy in terms of knowing what's going into my body and feeling good about where it came from. Hooray!

Brooklyn Nine-Nine is Super Fine!

I've been really digging the new comedy (from the Parks and Rec guys) Brooklyn Nine-Nine. It's very funny and has a great ensemble cast. It'll be even better when they tone down the Andy Sambergness of Andy Samberg's character, but I'm sure they'll find the balance, just like the team on New Girl did with Zooey Deschanel. So I was super excited to hear that not only was it picked up for a full season, but it (and the beloved New Girl) earned the post-Super Bowl spot!! Woo hoo!! It's a show of confidence from the network. Well deserved!