Is "she" a racist or just somone who is downright FUNNY.....
My vote? Shirley's simply FUNNY! (Then again I hate being politically correct) :)
Seriously tho folks, what's all the fuss about? Is it because "Shirley" is really a man? Or is it because "Shirley" is a caucasion man? Who the heck cares "Shirley" keeps me in stitches!
So who's behind Shirley? Well his name is Chuck Knipp he's a former priest, ordained minister, registered nurse, EMT, and a politician!
He attributes his "Shirley" character to his families housekeeper Miss Fannie Mae Turner. Shirley was actually "born" into character on Chuck's answering machine..... He would record daily "updates" on his machine and folks would tie up his phone constantly just calling to see what the outgoing message of the day was.....
Still there are those with too much starch in their underwear that view this skit as racist.... To those Chuck says this.....
"I am a firm believer that comedy is a way to heal past injustices, prejudice and hate. Laughter is healing and in my attempt to make people laugh, I think I can work just as hard as any social activist to make this world just. I have seen prejudice and hatred and know it well. My hometown is in the heart of hatred. I commuted with black students to and from Lamar University."
"My character Shirley Q. Liquor was created in celebration of, not to downgrade, black women. Like most characters, she is a composite woman from a person I know and my own creativity -- and also a composite of reverse stereotypes and cultural differences. Shirley Q. Liquor is just one of many characters that I do, but she has caught on because of her unique view of the world."
"My comedy isn't racist, nor am I. More than anything, my comedy makes fun of whites' views of blacks. My comedy pokes fun at everything, including myself. That's what comedy is about, making us escape form everyday life and seeing the funny side."
"Shirley" will be appearing on "The View and Nightline" in August & YES I will be watching..... How could I not?!?!?! LoL
Here's a (sample) clip of "her" :) http://www.bourbonrocks.com/clips/Greyhound.mp3
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