http://blogcritics.org/ A sinister cabal of superior bloggers on music, books, film, popular culture, politics, and technology - updated continuously. en Copyright 2005 by the authors Thu, 20 Mar 2003 23:50:49 EST http://backend.userland.com/rss Blogcritics.org custom software http://blogcritics.org/archives/2003/03/15/211314.php#comment-5122 I considered that this might be her brand of humor before I posted, but on further reflection decided she wasn't trying to be funny. There's nothing in the rest of her article to suggest that she's speaking tongue-in-cheek here. Besides, just calling someone "stupid" or a "moron" is neither humorous nor clever. Others have done a far better job of making fun of Middle America - "The History of White People in America," "Fargo," and "Waiting for Guffman" are just a few that come easily to mind. They even give those of us from the Midwest a good laugh. If Ruby's article was supposed to be humorous, then it only confirms my initial impression. She isn't funny. 5122@blogcritics.org Thu, 20 Mar 2003 23:50:49 EST http://blogcritics.org/archives/2003/03/15/211314.php#comment-4946 Actually - I think you may be missing the rather evident ironies of her humour. Her wickedly acerbic remarks have been directed as much at her adoptive country, Britain as the US. Having said that - her self deprecating comedy mocks no one more than herself and her heightened screen persona. Incredibly quick-witted she's much beloved by celebrities (including her fellow Americans if their willingness to appear on her show is anything to go by) and by the many ordinary members of the public she incorporates in her formats. She's just triumphantly finished a huge charity show in the UK - exposing her insecurities on national television and delightful personality for those less fortunate. I think she's hilarious - and have been a huge fan for many a year. Perhaps if America could learn to laugh at itself a little more (I'm not a xenophobe before that accusation is levelled - I've spent much time in the States) - then they might not lose such talented performers to foreign soil. A humble suggestion to assist might be that you reserve judgement until you've actually seen her work rather than taking selected extraneous quotes out of context. Meanwhile - as a limey - I thank the US' short-sightedness for a wonderful asset to English television. God bless Ruby Wax - long may she reign! And no – I'm not related to her... 4946@blogcritics.org Wed, 19 Mar 2003 08:41:04 EST http://blogcritics.org/archives/2003/03/15/211314.php#comment-4746 I've never seen the point in Ruby Wax. We never needed her in England -- I means, we were never short of English comedians who could be obnoxious about mainstream USA. She keeps trying different things, presenting quiz shows, chat shows, "let's laugh at foreign TV" shows, "proper" acting, being a celebrity suckup, making fun of celebrities, but she's generally just know for being loud and on TV, which seems to be enough to guarantee a lifetime of work if you know or marry the right people.... 4746@blogcritics.org Mon, 17 Mar 2003 17:07:55 EST http://blogcritics.org/archives/2003/03/15/211314.php#comment-4677 I thing part of her success in Britain is the way she plays up to our stereotype of Americans as loud and brash. I can imagine that not going down well in Middle America. 4677@blogcritics.org Sun, 16 Mar 2003 13:13:11 EST http://blogcritics.org/archives/2003/03/15/211314.php#comment-4673 Sounds like Chrissie Hynde 4673@blogcritics.org Sun, 16 Mar 2003 12:05:10 EST