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Had you ever heard of Hannah Gadsby or seen her perform before watching the special?
Sabrina: What was it like seeing that show live?
Were people choked up, and how did the men respond?
Did you hang with her?
The performance I saw was amazing.
I didnt know what to expect, and my boyfriend was with me.
Ive never leapt up to give a standing ovation so fast!
The version I saw also had some specific focus on the Australian gay-marriage vote.
Sabrina: I watchedNanettetwice.
The turns she takes and the rhythm and surprises are unlike any comedy special Ive ever seen.
It can be a light dimmer if youre unable to move past it.
I cant even imagine the personal darkness that would come when your identity is illegal.
But thanks to this show and Hannahs genius (the art stuff omg!)
the world has a window into that, and thats important.
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Light dimmer is such a smart way to put it.
You handled it beautifully and got them kicked the fuck out.
I was impressed with your strength in that moment.
What was that moment like for you?
Sabrina: It was so wild because it was San Francisco!
Gay, gay, liberal, green-energy San Francisco.
cool teacherstyle, and they turned to look at me like Why is the dance-monkey-dance monkey talking to us?
and literally said, Why dont you just do your jokes?
Which was followed by audible gasps from around them.
Wed all gone through something gross together and we all won.
I wonder how they unpacked it, just the three of them, once they were booted.
Do you think they left being like, Dyke clowns are the worst!
or We shouldnt invite Rob to things anymore?
Sara:I would like to think the latter happened.
I hope Rob was dropped from the group text.
Okay, back toNanette.
She brilliantly brings us into her world and cultivates empathy from people who dont walk in her shoes.
At points I wanted to tell her to stop saying I dont hate men!
She fundamentally has chosen to approach everyone in her audiencewith love.
I watched the first 20 minutes or so before bed and felt like, Wait, whats happening?
Why are people losing their minds over this?
To this idea, Hannah says My sensitivity is my strength.
Its so much more interesting starting with a real feeling or insecurity or confession.
For her, its not even a choice.
I cared too much about what people would think and how theyd judge me.
I absolutelylovehow Hannah brilliantly turned this on its head with the Picasso stuff.
She makes us ask: Who is defining whats funny?
Who is being allowed to speak?
What perspectives are we including?
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Sabrina: Yes!
The protection of reputations!
The implications of a system and society designed to boost one kind of person!
I really think of it as sneaking into bottle service.
Sara:It really has so many layers to it I could talk about this forever!
I havent even touched on the myth of the tortured artist!
Was there a particular line or joke that is sticking with you?
Sabrina: The gender stuff was incredible.
Sara:I cant even pick.
But I especially loved the lines Dogs are heaps differenter!
and when she said she ripped that guy a college-debt-sized new asshole.
Will her special change the way you approach your stand-up going forward?
Sabrina: Its definitely a reminder to stay real and honest and connected to your material.
Also, what are we supposed to do to make our specials shine in a post-Nanetteworld?
Sara:I definitely think you should do a stand-up special on aerial ropes.
Youd be the Pink of the comedy world.
As for me, I think I will be kinder to myself about my comedy.
This conversation has been edited and condensed for clarity.
