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Why Wanda Sykes rocks

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We recently told you about Ellen DeGeneres' schooling of Oklahoma state representative Sally Kern on her show. But that wasn't the half of it. Ellen's guests that day included Wanda Sykes and Danny Noriega (American Idol), so it felt like the gayest show ever. (No, Wanda is not necessarily gay. Or at least not out. No comment.)

Anyway, here's a clip of Wanda on that episode of The Ellen DeGeneres Show. She talks about everything from Sally Kern to Obama vs. Hillary to how you know you're getting old:



And if that's not enough to make your day, here's a snippet of one of Wanda's stand-up acts (thanks for the tip, Beth!) — the audio is out of sync, but it's still funny:



Funny, smart, cute ... just plain awesome. She knows how to take a joke just one step further, and that stuff cannot be taught.

BTW, if you're not watching The New Adventures of Old Christine, you're missing some quality time with Wanda! Here's that clip of her character, Barb, talking about a collegiate fling with Christine:



For more Wanda wonderfulness, read this blog post by Dorothy Snarker.

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    • Submitted by
    scribegrrrl
    on March 21, 2008 - 1:16pm.
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    Shannon's picture

    Wanda Sykes rocks...

    Submitted by
    Shannon (700 posts)
    on March 21, 2008 - 2:01pm.
    Because she always had.  The woman is honest, even in the face of the sad truth, and yet doesn't allow herself or others to take life too seriously.  Wanda Sykes is simply one of my favorites. 
    jennifer from pittsburgh's picture

    Wanda

    Submitted by
    jennifer from p... (1430 posts)
    on March 21, 2008 - 2:03pm.
    I love Wanda! She and Kathy Griffin are the two of the funniest comics out there right now. I really love how Wanda is able to distill a situation down into a hilarious sound bite brilliantly.
    Through_the_Rye's picture

    I LOVE Wanda! That "get hit

    Submitted by
    Through_the_Rye (116 posts)
    on March 21, 2008 - 2:06pm.

    I LOVE Wanda! That "get hit on by men" comment as a negative certainly adds to the case of her being possible gay.

    You should see the latest episode of "The New Adventures of Old Christine." Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Wanda go on a marijuana hunt. It was their best episode yet!

     

    Samantha's picture

    haha

    Submitted by
    Samantha (135 posts)
    on March 22, 2008 - 9:03pm.
    when they light up in the garage is one of funniests thing I have ever seen.
    LuLover's picture

    Me Too

    Submitted by
    LuLover (29 posts)
    on March 21, 2008 - 2:23pm.
    I also love Wanda Sykes and Kathy Griffin.They are two of the most outrageously funny women ever. I can think about Wanda and start laughing. She is just so sarcastic and spot on about most topics she chooses to discuss.
    Jessi's picture

    Also a fan....

    Submitted by
    Jessi (3150 posts)
    on March 21, 2008 - 2:24pm.
    of hers. I think she is a trip and says whatever is on her mind. She rocks!
    Ms. Dilly Dally's picture

    Her take on things is always fair

    Submitted by
    Ms. Dilly Dally (135 posts)
    on March 21, 2008 - 3:17pm.

    I need to start watching this show.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMhAvLxRXmw

     

     

    Lunakiss's picture

    AE recognizes Wanda's Comedy skillz

    Submitted by
    Lunakiss (2051 posts)
    on March 21, 2008 - 4:26pm.
     

    She's got her stand-up acts on dvd too so you can see all the Wanda you want.  she's great isn't she. It's nice to see AA peeps supportin' LGBTQI community. I just don't think enough famous people of color stand up for their POC LGBTQI/LGBTQI period at all.

    She's got my love !

     
    Shannon's picture

    I didn't know...

    Submitted by
    Shannon (700 posts)
    on March 22, 2008 - 10:35am.
    That she had her stand up out on DVD! Well, I was going to the rental place today, I guess I know what I want to look for. Thanks for the info.
    RedReeder's picture

    A Dangerous Woman

    Submitted by
    RedReeder (31 posts)
    on March 21, 2008 - 10:19pm.
    Wanda's wit is so fresh and sharp that she oftens leaves me in tears, laughing so hard that I cry.  Some of her performances rock so hard that they should set of richter scales; she truly is a comedy genius.   Her (gay) friendliness and realistic takes on the state of things is so refreshing and inspiring.  Way to go Wanda!!!
    marshnood's picture

    Wanda is awesome!!! No need

    Submitted by
    marshnood (621 posts)
    on March 22, 2008 - 8:36am.
    Wanda is awesome!!! No need to say more.
    Stayponie's picture

    I love it when any comedian

    Submitted by
    Stayponie (22 posts)
    on March 22, 2008 - 2:58pm.

    I love it when any comedian talks about the absurdity of being against gay marriages. For some reason it's even nicer when it's a guy talking about it, since a lot of guys are so afraid of being thought of as gay.

    Here's Louis CK talking about gay marriage.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPvVnrV1tow

    And on topic...Wanda Sykes' protest against the ban in alcohol after 9pm was great. XD

    McKenzie's picture

    Wanda is the BEST

    Submitted by
    McKenzie (43 posts)
    on March 22, 2008 - 11:56pm.

    I LOVE her!!!! And that fact she is performing with the True Colors tour is outstanding!!!! :-)

     

    Wanda for President!

    Laura's picture

    yeah i said it!!

    Submitted by
    Laura (84 posts)
    on March 23, 2008 - 3:56pm.
    Her book 'yeah i said it!' is the funniest s*** i've ever read.highly recommended! i couldn't put it down just after reading the first page. I love wanda!
    ice cream's picture

    I watched her comedy

    Submitted by
    ice cream (not verified)
    on March 23, 2008 - 9:37pm.

    I watched her comedy special a while back; "Sick and Tired", I think it was called. I thought it was okay (and in no way am I trying to take away from her awesomeness), but I think she's at her best when she's just...being. I like to see her on talk shows interviews because she just goes, line after line....quick, clever.

    I haven't seen many episodes of Christine, but the few I have, Wanda was hilarious. 

    Xiomara's picture

    I credit her hustle...

    Submitted by
    Xiomara (114 posts)
    on March 24, 2008 - 1:30am.
    but she's always the same to me. "Curb...", the J.Lo-Jane Fonda movie, "Pootie Tang", "...Christine". In her defense, other stand-up comics are equally one-dimensional when they turn to acting. 
    "T. Obia"'s picture

    I gotta say, it's hard not

    Submitted by
    "T. Obia" (42 posts)
    on May 6, 2008 - 1:34am.

    I gotta say, it's hard not to love Wanda. Very funny.


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