Of Course She Is

In response to Tina Fey's genius Sarah Palin impression on this weekend's Saturday Night Live (at right), McCain spokeswoman Carly Fiorina called Fey's portrayal "sexist" and "disrespectful." You know what? That's totally fair, because SNL never makes fun of any other political candidate. Oh wait…

Fiorina went on to say that "just because Sarah Palin has different views than Hillary Clinton does not mean that she lacks substance." Fair enough — so why haven't we seen it? The election is in six weeks, Carly. Time's a wastin'. Instead of calling a female comedian "sexist" when she very obviously is not, let's chat about that "substance."

Sep 15, 2008 · posted by Whitney · Link · 35 Responses
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Comments (35)

No. 1 Alice says:

Uh, yeah, Tina Fey is sexist …

This broken record is getting on my nerves. They're just pissed off because they don't like what they see in mirror.

Posted: Sep 15, 2008 at 5:05 pm
No. 2 mae says:

I stopped watching SNL in the 90s, but that skit was AWESOME!!!! Tina Fey isn't sexist, she's sexy!

Posted: Sep 15, 2008 at 5:09 pm
No. 3 kittenpaw says:

Holy shit that is rich.

Posted: Sep 15, 2008 at 5:10 pm
No. 4 Alice says:

I hadn't watched SNL since Phil Hartman was on …

But I did enjoy this clip on the interwebs.

Posted: Sep 15, 2008 at 5:13 pm
No. 5 Keeblerkahn says:

That was hands down the funniest thing SNL has done in years. I'm telling ya, we need to replace Palin with Tina Fey.

I can't wait for the VP debate, it should be comedy gold.

Posted: Sep 15, 2008 at 5:14 pm
No. 6 sar says:

I'm a little bit impressed that they had the balls to say that. Everybody loves Tina Fey. She's the comedy Jolie.

In other news I hate NBC for hoarding all their shows like they somehow paid for them and own them. F U NBC.

Posted: Sep 15, 2008 at 5:15 pm
No. 7 em says:

That accent was dead-on. And if Fey's a sexist, then so am I. Fuck off, McCain Camp.

Posted: Sep 15, 2008 at 5:18 pm
No. 8 Stoney says:

Aw poor wittle Sarah Rarah got her little feeling hurt! Wah wah!

Posted: Sep 15, 2008 at 5:20 pm
No. 9 sar says:

(thanking God that no one I know ever thought to call me Sarah Rarah)

Posted: Sep 15, 2008 at 5:21 pm
No. 10 halfsmoke says:

indeed, it's as if the mccain camp is run by 12 year olds that just learned a new big word and are eager to use in every statement, regardless of its correct usage.

Posted: Sep 15, 2008 at 5:37 pm
No. 11 April says:

well if *have* to have a women, you might as well use her. "SEXIST!"

Posted: Sep 15, 2008 at 5:54 pm
No. 12 Erica says:

Reading this made me laugh so hard I almost peed my pants. Have they never seen Tina on SNL back when she did Weekend Update? She is incredibly un-sexist. What morons!

Posted: Sep 15, 2008 at 6:12 pm
No. 13 SARAH PALIN BENDS PIPE-LINES says:

Palin's voice has to be the worst thing about her about from her being an AIRHEAD!!

I still can't imagine these Republicans praising this woman. She basically graduated from a college after going to 4 others for one degree.

This has to be the dumbest people to ever run for office, and all these Republicans are happy. They are lying, there is no way a person with a brain can accept this and think this is natural.
THIS COUNTRY IS GOING TO THE DOGS!

If this Provincial woman and John McCain get in power, our country will go down the tubes. Kids in frigging Haiti will be able to run our school system!

Posted: Sep 15, 2008 at 6:19 pm
No. 14 killorn says:

Stewart/Fey '12

Posted: Sep 15, 2008 at 6:33 pm
No. 15 say what? says:

all I can think of is Spinal Tap.

"What's wrong with being sexy?"

"sexIST!"

Posted: Sep 15, 2008 at 6:44 pm
No. 16 deimos says:

while that wasn't sexist it wasn't funny either. i smiled at a couple of things they said in the skit but the entire time i was just waiting for it to get better. that's why i never watch SNL, i sit there waiting for it to get better and it never does.

Posted: Sep 15, 2008 at 6:53 pm
No. 17 Alice says:

Deimos, agreed. It wasn't funny. However, the impersonation was spot on. I did appreciate that part.

I sometimes do her accent around that house … anytime my husband asks me a silly question, I put on my best Palin and say "In what respect, Charlie?".

Hehe.

Posted: Sep 15, 2008 at 6:56 pm
No. 18 Helen Skor says:

They really should replace Palin with Fey - God knows TF is far more qualified for the job.

I'm with killorn, but it should be Fey/Stewart '12.

Posted: Sep 15, 2008 at 11:05 pm
No. 19 Helen Skor says:

Also, I make no bones about the fact that I'm not a Hillary supporter, but as much as she irks me, she is far more qualified to lead this nation than Palin. And considering McCain's age and past health issues, I think we all have to consider the very real possibility that a self-proclaimed "pitbull with lipstick" may be our next commander in chief. May God have mercy on us all.

Posted: Sep 15, 2008 at 11:09 pm
No. 20 parker says:

Palin thought it was funny, especially since she dressed up as Tina Fey for Halloween one year. What a coincidence.

McCain/Palin '08.

Posted: Sep 15, 2008 at 11:20 pm
No. 21 Sarah says:

Well, gosh, parker - yes, that IS a coincidence! Oh, it's just giving me such a giggle fit! That you believe that! Because she said it! Oh… *wipes a tear*…

Posted: Sep 15, 2008 at 11:39 pm
No. 22 tennischick says:

That. Was. Brazilliant!

Posted: Sep 16, 2008 at 12:12 am
No. 23 parker says:

Sarah,
I'm guessing you're in high school, or maybe never graduated high school? You'd better stock up on Kleenex because based on your histrionics, honey, one tear is only the beginning for you. McCain is ahead in the polls and unless Obama finds a way to lure undecided voters, Palin's going to be your next vice-president.

Posted: Sep 16, 2008 at 12:37 am
No. 24 Sugar Magnolia says:

And I can see Russia from my house!

BRILLIANT!

Posted: Sep 16, 2008 at 6:22 am
No. 25 swedish fish says:

i think everyone will dress up like Sarah Palin this Halloween

Posted: Sep 16, 2008 at 7:46 am
No. 26 say what? says:

parker, didn't you know?

we're ALL in high school, we're cutting class, smoking in the restroom and giving the teachers the finger!

criminey, get a better insult, wouldja?

Posted: Sep 16, 2008 at 9:36 am
No. 27 parker says:

Don't need better insults. I think you do a good job of insulting your intelligence all on your own.

McCain/Palin '08.

Posted: Sep 16, 2008 at 12:16 pm
No. 28 say what? says:

wow, what a scathing comeback. is that it?

I'm going to go cry into my arugula…because that's what us elitists do.

Posted: Sep 16, 2008 at 1:03 pm
No. 29 enygma says:

According to various newspaper articles, this is pretty typical of Palin. Whenever people criticized her or her gov't, she called them "haters" or had them fired. I guess she didn't appreciate people exercising their First Amendment rights. If McCain/Palin win the Presidency, better get prepared for a government full of sycophants and yes men and women.

Posted: Sep 16, 2008 at 4:11 pm
No. 30 Lily the Pink says:

say what? and Sarah: are you two OK? You've been subjected to the sharp end of parker's wit. I can't imagine you've escaped unscathed. If you need to have a lie down we'll understand. I have the number of a good therapist if you need one to help you through this tough time.

Posted: Sep 16, 2008 at 7:32 pm
No. 31 Sarah says:

That parker is one sharp tool, Lily. Thanks for your concern. I did have to take some time to get back into fighting shape this afternoon, but I think I'm okay now. Here goes…

Yeahhh, parker, you think you're so SMART but you're NOT you're a big STUPID. STUPID STUPID STUPID. You're a big stupid STUPIDHEAD.

That is all.

Posted: Sep 16, 2008 at 8:04 pm
No. 32 queencrone says:

Sarah, don't forget also: Poopie Pants Parker.

Poopie Pants Parker! Yeah.

Posted: Sep 16, 2008 at 8:56 pm
No. 33 queencrone says:

(I have always been a fan of the alliteration insults.)

Posted: Sep 16, 2008 at 8:58 pm
No. 34 say what? says:

poopie pants parker…heh, heh…

Posted: Sep 17, 2008 at 9:24 am
No. 35 queencrone says:

That's why parker stinks, say what? .

:-)

Posted: Sep 17, 2008 at 2:42 pm
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