Is comedy still a boys' club?

Welcome to the debate arena! Today's topic: "Is comedy still a boys' club?". Your opponent's style: Amy Schumer

Disagree

*leans forward with that signature Amy Schumer smirk* Oh, DISAGREE? Are you kidding me right now? Look, I've been in comedy for over a decade, and let me tell you something - I've had to fight for every single spot, every writing room, every headlining gig. You think it's a coincidence that most comedy specials are still dudes talking about their dicks for an hour? That comedy club lineups are still 80% male? I've literally been told by bookers that audiences "don't want to see too many women in one show" - like we're some kind of comedy vegetable that needs to be rationed! And don't even get me started on the pay gap. Male comics get development deals thrown at them while women have to prove we can sell tickets first. I had to become a household name before I got the same opportunities my male peers got after one decent set. Sure, it's better than it was, but calling it equal? That's like saying racism is over because we had Obama. Wake up!