Happy Birthday Tina Fey

If you've ever talked to me for more than 3 minutes, you've probably heard me talk about how much I adore Tina Fey.  Not only did she write one of my favorite movies of all time - Mean Girls, but she created and stars in/writes one of my favorite TV shows - 30 Rock. I understand not everyone in the world feels this way but seriously, she's brilliant.  The interwebz told me it's her birthday today so...Happy Birthday Tina Fey!

In celebration of her big day, I'm going to talk about a few of my favorite (Tina Fey) things.

I cannot recommend her new book Bossypants highly enough.  Not only is it hilarious but the lady speaks some truth up in that book.

This book is full of hilarious stories throughout her life as well as insight into what it means to be a woman that's funny.  The book is an easy read and she includes some priceless photos as well.  There were some hilarious women that came before Tina Fey but I think she is the most successful funny lady ever - and yet she still comes across as grounded and humble in her writing and storytelling.  I'm going to stop now because I could go on and on about how much I enjoyed reading this book...but I'll move on to something else. :)

But do yourself a favor, and read the book.

Two weeks ago, Tina Fey hosted SNL.  The episode easily got two thumbs up from me.  The jokes landed right as opposed to this past week's episode with Ed Helms where nothing landed right.  Maya Rudolph was back and the two of them performed a hilarious opening.  Check it out here -



Also, this sketch was great - Love the Bedelia character



It is unfortunate that I can't find my favorite clip from my favorite episode of 30 Rock - the episode with Oprah in it, but this is a classic Liz Lemon moment so enjoy -



Listen, I know most people don't understand why I like Tina Fey so much (except for you Cat, I know you get me) and I'm guessing you fit into one of these categories: 1. You are a male that cannot possibly comprehend that a woman can be funny - To you I say, "Good day Sir...I SAID GOOD DAY." 2. You are a male that feels threatened by funny women because you yourself are not funny. 3. You are a female that is/has always been beautiful and you never had to develop a personality; or 4. You are a female who wasn't always beautiful but the personality you had to develop turned out kinda lame - to you I say, "You should meet up with category 2, y'all would make a great couple."

In closing -

Dear Tina Fey,

You are my favorite.  I hope you have a great birthday.  Can we grab lunch sometime and invite Amy Poehler too?

See you then,
Jules


PS. Another funny lady, Catherine Reitman, does weekly movie reviews and last week, at my suggestion, she reviewed Mean Girls.  Here is the clip and check out how I get a mention at 2:14!!

60th Annual Prime-time Emmy Awards

So it was Emmy night once again.  I didn't watch much of the show but what I did watch pulled a range of emotions from me.  The hosts of the event were the 5 nominees for best reality show host...what?  Its kind of pathetic when the most humorous lines were delivered by Tom Bergeron of America's Funniest Home Videos.  But then again, it wasn't half as bad as having to watch Russell Brand host the VMAs this year.

I was overjoyed to see my comedic heroine, Tina Fey, and 30 Rock take away such awesome awards.  Lets just be honest, I love all things Tina Fey because she gives me faith that it is possible for women to be just as funny as men.  Plus, she has a face scar and who doesn't love a good face scar every now and then.

I do, however, have one main frustration with all award shows.  I get so frustrated with actors who use award shows to "grace" audiences with their tired political theories.  Someone wins an award for writing well or whatever it may be and suddenly they feel qualified to share their political revelations with the rest of the millions watching.  Sorry to burst the award winners ego-bubble but writing on a cable tv show doesn't have anything to do with politics or the war or global warming, so just do us all a favor and take your award, thank your manager, and shut up.  My favorite celebrities are the ones who act like politicians are so out of touch with normal society, as if they know what being in touch with normal society is themselves.  I am not saying they aren't entitled to their opinions but it is ridiculous to take advantage of the recognition they are given for their achievement in the entertainment industry to "educate" those less fortunate.

Basically, give me a break and no thanks.

Take us out Tina!