Basically, a lot of Silverman’s jokes come down to switched-up expectations. They all start similarly to most female comics, you think it’s about her relationship and how the guy won’t listen. By the end she’s telling some foulmouthed story about how she fucked an entire subway car full of guys or some such.
Fine you’ll say. That’s just her stage personality and she’s not like that in real life. But then you start seeing her in things outside of her stage act. An interview on a talk show. An appearance at an awards show. Hanging out with her boyfreind Jimmy Kimmel. Whatever she does, she’s got this air about her that says “I’m a sad and dejected geek with fabulous tits, I think I’ll go screw that guy over there and see if it gets me anything.” (Which I think is an almost direct quote from her standup).
Plus, I remember the look on her face after Giraldo said it was more “Yup, ya got me” rather than “You weasally son of a bitch! I’ll get you next time!”
Yep- I mean come on, she could date anybody- and she chooses Jimmy Kimmell, a guy who develops projects or is somehow tied to Comedy Central and is, no offense, a slightly below average obese guy with a good sense of humor, and then she gets a show there? True, her quirky humor would fit with other shows on the network, and she is talented, but hey, could be something to it.
And as JB, said above, her reaction to the joke told a good bit as well.
You really give her far too much credit. I don’t think it is possible to embarrass or humiliate Paris Hilton. We’re talking about a girl who was filmed having sex, and she DIDN’T CARE!!
Not to pick apart your impassioned rejection of the term “slut,” but could you, or any of the others, please chime in and explain what it is about PH that you find beautiful?
Though, in all fairness, she probably took the best mug shot in history. Nice.
Having just watched the Giraldo clip linked above, I didn’t think Sarah Silverman’s reaction looked like there was any emotional involvement at all; neither a rueful, “oh, you got me,” NOR a sour, “oh, that was hitting too low!” She looked to me like she was genuinely laughing in appreciation of another talented comedian’s ability to surprise and shock.
Then again, I’ve been a fan of hers ever since she delivered on of the best lines I’ve ever heard, on an episode of Greg the Bunny:
Granted, she probably didn’t write it, but I love her just the same.
Of course that’s the face she’s going to make, while seeming to admit it, even revel in it. Her persona in her act is that she’s a perverted, insane, delusional, self-serving, bigoted jerk. It’s her schtick-- she makes fun of herself more than she ever makes fun of anyone else, in her satirical role as a complete asshole. She’s her own straight man. I don’t think it’s an admission of any real-life behavior.
Yeah, she made Paris Hilton uncomfortable, but that’s her job. Nothing is sacred, least of all the divine Ms. Hilton.
Exapno Mapcase I get what you’re saying, I just think it’s silly. These days, to most people, “slut” is **not ** a synonym for “promiscuous”. Like “skank” it refers to trashy, as opposed to merely sexual, behavior.
Now, clearly, you believe that “slut” means something different than I believe it does. You clearly also believe that “beautiful” means something different than I think it does. But I’m not about to spend my time trying to convince you that the definition of “beautiful” isn’t actually “blonde, bony, and vaguely unwashed”, because I accept that mine is not the final word on these matters.
Squarish face, machete nose, vapid expression. Her’s body’s well-toned, but I can walk down to the beach and see 20 more attractive female physiques withing my first three minutes. As for her eyes…
… you know, the thing about Paris Hilton… she’s got lifeless eyes. Black eyes. Like a doll’s eyes. When she comes at ya, she doesn’t seem to be living… until she bites ya, and those black eyes roll over white and then… then you hear that terrible high-pitched screamin’.
“Well, I hope you’ve learned your lesson, Ms. Hilton. Oh, you haven’t? Well, that’s okay. Did I mention I’m a big fan? I was wondering if I might get your autog… oh, I can go fuck myself? Ok, I’ll do that. Looks like your limo’s here… buh-bye.”
Exactly- the jail is probably overcrowded with poor people who cant afford the 50 dollar bond for their public intoxication charge, so they release the people who can pay for the privilege.
