thecranium:

anniehinton:

Despite recent arguments to support this article, I was kind of hoping that this wasn’t the truth. 

“Research to be published this week in a leading academic journal confirms what many female comics - and funny women - have long suspected: men are frightened by their brand of humour. While men might chuckle at the odd gag, when it comes to finding a long-term companion they do not want a partner who will fire a stream of witty repartee at them, according to the study carried out by academics at some of the world’s top universities.”

The common thread in every single “Why men don’t like [some quality in women]” article/”study” in the history of ever is male dominance. Humor = power. Men want to be the ones with the power. The end.

I’m sure this is true of some guys, but can we get a fucking grip on the broad, sweeping generalizations? Not only did I meet my long-term girlfriend because of her sense of humor, but nearly all “celebrity” crushes I’ve ever had have been on extremely funny women. Amy Sedaris. Mindy Kaling. Tina Fey. Amy Schumer. The list goes on and on and on. And I can’t be the only one.