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[DasPenguin]

a woman asked for a raise, this is unacceptable.

No. Maybe Schumer can bring similar number in the States. I don't know are her specials really that popular. Now in Europe? Not a chance in hell. Now if that proves wrong after Rock and his special have aired, pay the woman.

 

[NLCP Gaming]

Did someone really just say Chappelle had a bad show?

 

[KillLaCam]

But she's not funny

 

[BajiBoxer]

Don't like Shumer, but she's a pretty big draw. Checked out the Forbes lists and their 2016 list of highest paid comedians had her 4th. She brings in a lot of money. 5th for 2017 after the Netflix deal.

 

[entremet]

But she's not funny

Not about what you think about her, but how many views she gets. Same with Adam Sandler.

 

[Finale Fireworker]

Maybe it's the international aspect of this forum or maybe it's the nature of comedy being a pretty love-it-or-hate-it binary, but people on GAF seem to regularly underestimate the popularity of Amy Schumer.

She is very successful, very well liked, and is as much of a personality as she is a comedian.

I wouldn't put her anywhere near the legacy of Chris Rock, but as far as contemporary comedians go, she is a big one.

You don't have to like her or her comedy to think she should be paid more closely to other male comedians who do similar work.

 

[dbztrk]

I don't feel that she deserves anywhere near what Chris and Dave made. She's a hack comic who has stolen other comedian's jokes and I generally don't find her funny (my subjective view).

However, if she brings in the views that Netflix wants, then I guess she "deserves" the same pay.

 

[Sapiens]

Amy Schumer Joke Stealing Compilation - All Examples

If she were a man, videos like this wouldn't be happening.

 

[chromatic9]

Interesting that she picked Chris Rock or Dave Chapelle. How much are white male comedians making?

Any white woman jealous of a black man can honestly go screw herself in this society.

Interesting outlook you have there.

 

[Gunslinger]

If she were a man, videos like this wouldn't be happening.

This is a /s post right? Cause Carlos mencias career was ruined due to joke stealing. At one time in his life he was the most popular comedian in the world.

 

[pastrami]

If she were a man, videos like this wouldn't be happening.

Didn't it happen all the time with Carlos Mencia? Some other comedians have gotten flak as well, like Dane Cook.

 

[Devilinthiscity]

If she were a man, videos like this wouldn't be happening.

Idk about that. I remember Carlos Mencia getting shit by a lot of comics for joke stealing as well.

Anyway, I'm not a fan of hers but it is pretty shitty if she is getting underpaid if she is indeed that popular now.

Edit: beaten on the Mencia thing, lol

 

[sirap]

If she were a man, videos like this wouldn't be happening.

Nope, last I checked Mencia's still picking up pieces of his career.

 

[entremet]

Maybe it's the international aspect of this forum or maybe it's the nature of comedy being a pretty love-it-or-hate-it binary, but people on GAF seem to regularly underestimate the popularity of Amy Schumer.

She is very successful, very well liked, and is as much of a personality as she is a comedian.

I wouldn't put her anywhere near the legacy of Chris Rock, but as far as contemporary comedians go, she is a big one.

You don't have to like her or her comedy to think she should be paid more closely to other male comedians who do similar work.

Yeah. There is an elitism that is common here. Nothing inherently wrong with being an elitist. The issue becomes an issue when people can't understand that other people like different things from you.

For example, when people post "Why?" Can't you understand or empathize why others may like something you don't? That's rhetorical. But I notice that a lot in this forum. People like or love different things. It's not that serious lol.

 

[Gunslinger]

So, there's like two things at play here.

On one hand, she's a morally decrepit joke-stealing thief with no sense of comedic timing who tends to ruin the jokes she steals.

On the other hand, she's a woman who negotiated to be paid as much as men.

Both of these things are true. A lot of people just happen to care more about the latter than the former. My reaction's a lot more like that Larry David "ehnh" gif. On one hand, awful comedians don't deserve to be paid well. On the other hand, people shouldn't be paid less just because of their gender. My personal bias being against her as an awful comedian has me kinda wishing she got paid less because she's an awful comedian, but some people see her being paid less as exclusively about gender discrimination.

I think people care more about societal injustice than individual injustice, which is why it's being seen more as a victory for women (many) than a victory for a joke thief (individual). But I mean, this only works if she had previously been paid less than other people because of her gender, and I personally don't know anything about that, so I can't comment. For all I know, she walked in and went "I want to be paid as much as your most profitable comedians" and Netflix was like "yeah sure okay" without even offering her a figure. I dunno.

/Thread. Best post on here.

 

[tkscz]

If she were a man, videos like this wouldn't be happening.

Guessing this is sarcasm because Dane Cook was brought up in this thread a lot.

 

[TheContact]

Did someone really just say Chappelle had a bad show?

I didn't think his most recent one was funny

 

[Mass_Pincup]

If she were a man, videos like this wouldn't be happening.

Please, this type of things happen with everyone.

 

[Vanillalite]

On the subject at hand if she asked for more money and got it good for her. I don't think she's worth that, but ain't my call. Good for her if she negotiated and got the cash though.

Did someone really just say Chappelle had a bad show?

I think Dave is still funny, but both standups on Netflix weren't home runs for me.

 

[DR2K]

She's a big draw. Probably even bigger than Rock or Chappelle currently. Glad she got the pay she deserved.

 

[Infernostew]

If she didn't steal jokes, videos like this wouldn't be happening.

Ftfy

 

[dhlt25]

If she can bring in the viewers in the same number as Dave then she should be compensated accordingly. Netflix has all he data it needs to make that call

 

[FaintDeftone]

If she were a man, videos like this wouldn't be happening.

Dane Cook? Carlos Mencia?

 

[RustyNails]

Yep Dane Cook is a footnote in history.

 

[Bluenoser]

Except her Black Leather Special was one of the worst stand up acts I've ever seen. She's done as far as I'm concerned. I found her mildly funny when she first broke onto the scene, but now she's lost it. And her overly raunchy content is long past its expiry date.

I haven't seen Rock and Chappelle's recent shows though, maybe they're just as bad, and she wanted equal pay for equal disappointment....

 

[Sony]

Except her Black Leather Special was one of the worst stand up acts I've ever seen. She's done as far as I'm concerned. I found her mildly funny when she first broke onto the scene, but now she's lost it. And her overly raunchy content is long past its expiry date.

Same money as Chappelle and Rock? LMFAO. Maybe get some talent first?

"Wanna hear a joke about my vagina?" - The musical

 

[MyleMan1010]

She's a big draw. Probably even bigger than Rock or Chappelle currently. Glad she got the pay she deserved.

Bigger than Chris Rock and Dave Chappelle? Where?

 

[Deleted member 284]

I think Schumer is definitely more mainstream popular than Chappelle or Rock. Have either Rock or Chappelle done anything else, lately?

I know I'm hella late but Rock puts out movies every couple of years (Top 5) and Chappelle is currently selling out Radio City Music Hall. Let her ask and get her money right. Ultimately, Netflix will justify her value through internal data.

 

[NLCP Gaming]

I didn't think his most recent one was funny

Different strokes for different folks. I laughed all the way through

 

[RustyNails]

Except her Black Leather Special was one of the worst stand up acts I've ever seen. She's done as far as I'm concerned. I found her mildly funny when she first broke onto the scene, but now she's lost it. And her overly raunchy content is long past its expiry date.

I haven't seen Rock and Chappelle's recent shows though, maybe they're just as bad, and she wanted equal pay for equal disappointment....

Chappelle's Netflix stand up was fucking hilarious.

 

[Hickbilly Deluxe]

All comes down to the numbers. If her last special (somehow) pulled in the same numbers, she should get paid. If it only pulled in half, she should only get half of what they do.

 

[Bluenoser]

Chappelle's Netflix stand up was fucking hilarious.

Good to hear- I'll have to watch it, and hope my face hurts from laughing rather than cringing like it did with Schumer's.

 

[Rockandrollclown]

I find her comedy to be awful, but not gonna hate on someone getting paid. If Netflix thinks she's worth that much, she's worth that much.

 

[Mulberry]

Wasn't she making Mexican rape jokes a few years ago?

 

[Sony]

All comes down to the numbers. If her last special (somehow) pulled in the same numbers, she should get paid. If it only pulled in half, she should only get half of what they do.

They should calculate the damage to the brand (Netflix) as a result of her being on there as well xD

 

[Ishan]

if shes worth it sure . if not nope ... i meant lawrence gets paid bank right and shes good and popular

 

[LunaticLMD]

All comes down to the numbers. If her last special (somehow) pulled in the same numbers, she should get paid. If it only pulled in half, she should only get half of what they do.

This is the only correct line of thinking.

Regardless of if you think she's funny or not, she should get paid similarly if she brings in similar business.

 

[Ishan]

They should calculate the damage to the brand (Netflix) as a result of her being on there as well xD

dafuq ? no its a business if shes as good or close enough only then pay her equally.

 

[Staf]

All this talk of stand-up comedians make me miss the master...

Spoiler

RIP, Carlin

 

[Always-honest]

Good for her. Though one could argue she doesn't have the same quality, legacy or audience numbers.
I thought she was pretty funny actually.

 

[KingV]

Did someone really just say Chappelle had a bad show?

I agree with that. His special wasn't really that great.

I was expecting more based on his past work.

Edit: that said. No way does Amy Schumer deserve the same money. Chapelle special was probably the most hyped comedy special in 5 or 10 years

 

[Exile20]

If she were a man, videos like this wouldn't be happening.

I hope this is not a serious post.

She is terrible but if Netflix thinks she is worth it then good on her. She is still a terrible comedian tho.

 

[Harmen]

If she pulls similar numbers, and I assume she does because she is a very well known comedian, then by all means she should be paid a similar amount of money. My own opinion on her type of humor is irrelevant in regards to this topic.

 

[shawnbuddy]

Can't believe this thread is still going. The pushback on this is insanely bitter and strong. It literally merits a "meh," but it always seems like any time a woman pushes into a male space or pushes for equality with a male counterpart the internet explodes.

 

[TheRagnCajun]

"I want be paid as much as men"
*finds the highest paid male in her field*

I have no idea how much money is fair in her circumstance and for sure her gender should not determine it, and good for her for negotiating btw, but comparing herself to Chris Rock or Dave Chappelle is a bit much.

 

[FF Seraphim]

I do not think this can be said enough:

If she brings in the views then she deserves the same amount of pay. If she does not, well why pay someone more money if they are not worth that amount?

I personally don't like her type of comedy but pay her, her due.

 

[HariKari]

Can't believe this thread is still going. The pushback on this is insanely bitter and strong. It literally merits a "meh," but it always seems like any time a woman pushes into a male space or pushes for equality with a male counterpart the internet explodes.

I have a hard time believing she has the same pull as Chappelle or Chris Rock. Then again, Adam Sandler's garbage has been a 'good' investment for Netflix according to them, so whatever.

Business isn't a perfect meritocracy, basically, which is why some people are hung up on this. She's popular for whatever reason and that matters a lot.

 

[Gunblade47]

Only seen her on a dumbest criminals show years back and even then she wasn't funny.

Honest question from the US and genuinely surprised at this new revelation but how did she get as far as she did? Was it standup? Or doing movies and shows? From my understanding she's kind of doing the "jack of all but ace in none" strategy with her career?

 

[KingV]

I have a hard time believing she has the same pull as Chappelle or Chris Rock. Then again, Adam Sandler's garbage has been a 'good' investment for Netflix according to them, so whatever.

Business isn't a perfect meritocracy, basically, which is why some people are hung up on this. She's popular for whatever reason and that matters a lot.

I remember reading that That Adam Sandler western movie had the most views in the first 30 days of any movie on Netflix ever.

Maybe they think Amy Schumer has the same counterintuitive draw with their audience that makes it worthwhile. Of course, I don't know that the article says they agreed to pay her as much as Chapelle... only that she asked for it.

 

[Ricky_R]

She has the right to negotiate whatever the hell she wants and she's deserving of any money she can get from that negotiation. Is she worth that money if she can't meet the projected numbers they stipulated in the contract? That's another thing entirely.

Either way, good for her.