Stop Smiling: On Women, Comedy, and Being Done With Making Myself Smaller

Stop Smiling: On Women, Comedy, and Being Done With Making Myself Smaller

Stop Smiling: On Women, Comedy, and Being Done With Making Myself SmallerJacquie J Sarah
Published on: 08/03/2026

A personal and cultural look at female anger in comedy, likability, and why women are still expected to smile while challenging the world.

TV ComedyComedySocial Commentary in Comedy