Watching this skit, although I thought it was funny, I still got a little offended. This parody of women is exploiting the long lived stereotype that women belong in the kitchen, and they are not interested in sports. This sexist skit was showing how ridiculous that stereotype is. All women do not want to be in the kitchen, and a lot of women love to watch sports. Its an outrageous thought to think that women are simple-minded and would be satisfied with a kit something like what a child would play with, over watching a sport being played on the television.
Like I said earlier, the parody was funny, but offensive to think that people might still believe that this is how women should act. They should bow down to their husband, and do everything they want. But thanks SNL for showing everyone how ridiculous that idea might be.
The parody did a great job of criticizing perceived gender roles. It's a good example of satire. Nice post!
ReplyDeleteI think it's funny how they drew the comparison between women and children, especially with the "For women 5+". Great satire
ReplyDeleteI think that's pretty much the point of the skit, is to point out how ridiculous this stereotype is. Of course it's offensive to have that mindset, and this skit made me very happy that these things are being pointed out, and not ignored. Of course it always makes me a little sad to remember that there are still loads of people who have beliefs that are just as ridiculous, but unfortunately, they are serious.
ReplyDeleteI think that's pretty much the point of the skit, is to point out how ridiculous this stereotype is. Of course it's offensive to have that mindset, and this skit made me very happy that these things are being pointed out, and not ignored. Of course it always makes me a little sad to remember that there are still loads of people who have beliefs that are just as ridiculous, but unfortunately, they are serious.
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