Maybe your aunt is funny in quiet moments with her friends because like many women her age, she was taught to not draw attention to herself. And maybe she also noticed how men of her generation weren't attracted to the women who spoke out of turn and uttered their own opinions out loud. And certainly these types of men weren't attracted to women who were funnier than them. Women have always been funny. They just weren't interested in sharing their jokes with you. Truth in point, my mom is hilarious. She has also been single since 1974. .W. Kamau Bell
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In this quote, the author is talking about the problem of ageism by referring to a woman as an "aunt." In addition, she suggests that older women are often stereotyped as being less attractive and/or funny.
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