Amy Schumer Is No 'Trainwreck': 5 Times Her Comedy Shattered Social Conventions [VIDEO]
Amy Schumer is a voice of a generation. While on the cusp of millennials and Gen Xers, Schumer's brand of humor is pointed and takes aim at cultural norms -- especially in regard to women. Despite some criticism of racism, Schumer's new movie, "Trainwreck," seems to have kept the edgy social commentary her comedy is known for. That is, if the previews and critics’ takes are to be believed.
In preparation for the new flick, we dug out some "Inside Amy Schumer" sketches that highlight her most pointed commentary. (Heads up: Most of these clips are not safe for work.)
"I'm So Bad"
In this poignant clip taking on diet culture, Amy and three friends sit at a restaurant discussing how they are "so bad" because of what they eat. Whether it's French fries or cake, the sketch highlights how what they eat matters way more than what they do. The point is driven home as each woman takes a turn to describe what they ate while they did something horrible, but it's the food that makes them "bad."
"Last F---able Day"
Featuring Tina Fey, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Patricia Arquette, this clip was buzzed about when it first aired. And with good reason: The clip was a brilliant send-up of ageism in Hollywood films, a culture that allows Jack Nicholson to play a leading man into his '60s, but Maggie Gyllenhaal is too old at 37.
"Reasonable Chub"
Who decides what is "hot"? This is what Schumer asks when she reinvents "12 Angry Men." Instead of debating guilt or innocence, the jury -- made up of 12 white guys, including Jeff Goldblum and Paul Giamatti -- debate whether Schumer is "hot enough" to have a television show.
"Plain Jane"
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Again, Schumer takes on ideal appearances by offering up Plain Jane -- a police detective few can see. In the sketch, Schumer's character moves from Pittsburgh to Miami, where most people can't see her because she's not attractive enough. Dennis Quaid’s character says it all when he exclaims to Schumer, "If only inner beauty mattered!"
"Princess Amy"
Every girl wants to be a princess -- or at least that’s what Disney tells us. But the typical life of a princess -- or queen, for that matter -- was less fun than the modern-day interpretation. Sure, the Duchess of Cambridge has it pretty good, but this sketch skewers the princess myth highlighting how poorly females were treated during medieval times.
"Trainwreck" hits theaters Friday, and we'll certainly be lining up for tickets.
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