How ironic that so many women are telling men to “man up.” Enjoy:
Thanks Dmitriy T.M.
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jfer — November 3, 2010
It ain't even funny that those women don't want women to lead. Not funny at all. Physiologically and socially female does not equal feminist, that's for sure, you betcha.
Je Suis Canadienne — November 3, 2010
Comedy Central clips are unavailable outside of the United States. If you could give us the date that this clip is from, those of us who live in Canada could look for the episode it's a part of.
Thanks!
Ashley — November 4, 2010
Can't see it in Europe. Transcript?
Cavale — November 4, 2010
That was too sad and scary to be funny. I hate when that happens
brenna — November 4, 2010
Link to clip from the Canadian Site:
http://watch.thecomedynetwork.ca/the-colbert-report/full-episodes/#clip367185
Dragonclaws — November 11, 2010
Transcript:
Colbert: I hope the Republicans pull out all the stops, folks. Because if we don’t elect stronger leaders, America may soon go the way of Rome: once the hub of the greatest empire the world has ever known, now it’s basically Detroit made out of marble. Luckily, there is a clear way for America to pick its stronger leaders and is the subject of tonight’s Word.
(The Word text box takes up right half of the screen)
The Word: Midterm Erection
Colbert: Midterm erection. Nation, these midterms are already historic thanks to the large number of prominent female candidates, or candidettes. And these women and their supporters have come up with a phrase that perfectly captures what America needs from its leaders.
(a series of clips play)
Sarah Palin: Hey, politicians who are in office today, you need to man up—
Woman (who I don’t recognize): Man up and do what you’re asking other people to do.
Michelle Brenard: I have two words for you: man up!
Sharon Angle: Man up, Harry Reid.
Woman (WIDR) 2: Man up. (later clip) Man up. (later clip) Man up!
(back to Colbert)
Colbert: Yeah, guys, man up! Stop acting like weak, spineless, unfit-for-leadership whatever the opposite of a man is. Everyone, everyone likes to say that if women ruled the world there would be no more war and that all the children of the world will be fed, and it is so refreshing to know that these women don’t want that either. Plus, a woman telling her male opponent to man up is just good politics.
The Word: For 8th Grade Student Council
Colbert: Because, folks, it works. Listen to how Delaware’s Christine O’Donnell deballed her heavily favored primary opponent Mike Castle.
(A shot of Christine O’Donnell appears beside a quote from Mark Levin Show, September 8, 2010 as an audio recording plays)
Christine O’Donnell: Mike, this is not a bake-off. Get your man pants on.
(back to Colbert)
Colbert: Yeah, Mike! Get your man pants on! Well said and true, because anyone who’s been to a bake-off knows you don’t wear pants.
The Word: Helps Display Your Buns
Colbert: So, we need leaders who are ready to man up. And, folks, let’s be clear about what these ladies mean. There’s only one part of an American man that can go up.
The Word: His Cholesterol?
Colbert: The penis part. Size matters.
The Word: To Swing Voters
Colbert: I mean, these lady politicians are basically saying it’s time our democracy ditched the ballot box in favor of the measuring stick.
The Word: The Fourth Branch
Colbert: And I agree. In this election, there’s only one hole that matters. Only one lever we should be cranking behind that curtain. Vote for whichever candidate has a rock hard, seam-splitting man-lance, a steel truss, load-bearing, Don Quixote, the length of a champion summer squash, the girth of a Costco can of chickpeas, and an iron core so dense it throws off compasses! And failing that, we should just elect candidates with giant balls. (pictures of the female politicians appear) Like these women, who have the huevos to suggest that what leadership actually requires is manning up. And that’s The Word.
The Word: Midterm Erection