Michelle Buteau, in her podcast conversation, shares her inspiration for 'Survival of the Thickest,' drawing from her experiences growing up in New Jersey and exploring New York City. She reflects on the vibrant cultural mix of her friends and the excitement of living in the city during her 20s, likening it to a 'low-budget Sex and the City.' Buteau also discusses her view on comedy, emphasizing the importance of holding comedians accountable and encouraging them to focus on uplifting humor rather than targeting marginalized groups.
I'm from Jersey, and I remember like sneaking out and driving my '76 Camaro to New York with my Puerto Rican and Black friends.
When I finally got to live there when I was in my 20s, I was like 'This is so cool, like a low-budget Sex and the City.'
I hope comedians can operate from a place of punching up rather than picking on underrepresented groups.
If people around the world are telling you this is hurtful, then maybe listen to them. We should all be held accountable.
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