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Bernhard upset with cut from women's shelter benefit
I saw the ad for this in the paper yesterday. The local news anchorwomen get together and run a fundraiser for the place. And I said to myself why the hell would a woman's shelter want a woman who makes jokes about gang rape in their program?BOSTON - Comedian Sandra Bernhard said shes "terribly upset" that a Boston womens shelter cut her act from its annual benefit because she said Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin would be gang-raped if she ever visited New York. Bernhards made the remarks last month during her one-woman show in Washington D.C., before Palin visited New York to campaign. Bernhard said Palin would be "gang-raped by my big black brothers" during a diatribe in which she also criticized Palin for opposing abortion rights. Oh, Sandra, you're such a card! Waiter, another white wine spritzer please... Rosies Place announced yesterday that Bernhard would not take part in their Oct. 16 luncheon "Funny Women ... Serious Business." Many women at the shelter have been victims of violence, public relations director Leemarie Mosca said. "In light of our mission, we dont think violence against women is a laughing matter," she said. Ah, c'mon, ya rube. The Manhattan smart set thought it was hilarious. In a statement yesterday, Bernhard said Rosies Places decision was based on a misleading account of what she said, and her words were taken out of context. Yeah...out of context! That's the ticket! Bernhard said the gang rape comment was part of a larger piece from her show about "women, racism, freedom and the extreme views of Governor Sarah Palin. In no way am I making any sort of joke about crimes against women quite the contrary. Im speaking out about someone who doesnt do enough to protect women," Bernhard said. "I think if you look at the real issues Im addressing, my intent becomes clear. I am a die-hard advocate for womens rights, and fully support the work of Rosies Place." You know, "nuance", and all that good shit... Mosca said the shelter expected to book a replacement. "Right now, our main focus is our event and making sure the event is a success," Mosca said. "And for us, that means not including Sandra Bernhard at this time." Lovely picture of her at the link. Yeeeeeesh... Posted by: tu3031 2008-10-02 |
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