A Real-Life She-ro: Amy Schumer

If you want people to listen, make them laugh.  Especially if you are telling something they don't particularly want to hear.

I can think of few ladies who better embody this concept than comedian Amy Schumer.  Her Comedy Central program, "Inside Amy Schumer," is largely targeted at skewering sexist stereotypes and the ways in which our culture marginalizes women.  And it is hilarious.  (Note:  it is absolutely not appropriate for children.)

Ms. Schumer is currently receiving much-deserved praise for a recent episode parodying the classic film, "12 Angry Men."  Here is NPR's brilliant Linda Holmes (she's a she-ro, too!) breaking down some of what is so fantastic about it:

NPR "Monkey See" Blog:  "Amy Schumer Puts Her Own Looks on Trial"

The truth of how messed up some things in our world are can be pretty tough to take.  I am so thankful for gifted ladies like Amy Schumer who help it go down a little easier!

Watch clips from "Inside Amy Schumer"  on ComedyCentral.com

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