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Friday Frivolity: Comediennes

Friday Frivolity

I've really been looking forward to this week's theme - female comedians - because there are just so many funny women I'd love to showcase. After much deliberation I've settled on four, in no particular order:

Katy Brand
It's not secret that one of my favourite types of comedy is the song parody, and this is something Katy Brand really excels at. I particularly love her take on Usher - Love in this Pub - and this ode to Coldplay:


Dawn French
I caught a couple of episodes of Vicar of Dibley on Gold the other day which reminded me just how great Dawn French is. She has that whole 'only (relatively) sane person in the village' vibe down to perfection.

Vicar of Dibley

Gracie Fields
We're going back to the days of music hall for this one, but Gracie Fields was awesome. Again, she was a master of the comedy song - my favourites are Why Did She Fall for the Leader of the Band? and the classic What Can You Give A Nudist For His Birthday?


Jo Brand
Brand got her break in stand-up as part of the alternative comedy scene of the 80s, and in recent years has been one of  the only regular female guests on panel shows like QI and Have I Got News For You. I just love her deadpan delivery!

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Now on to the link-up! :D


 
The Hosts:

Host: Jess from Babi a Fi
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Jessica is an amazingly funny and smart blogger from Wales who writes on a whole range of topics -- from entertaining vintage nostalgia, to technology tutorials, to book reviews, to raising her adorable munchkin, and so much more! This week she's reviewing Sense Organics children's clothing.

Host: Sarah Eliza from Devastate Boredom
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Sarah Eliza is on a mission to Devastate Boredom by living life with laughter and intention! Her blog is your spot for Capsule Wardrobe how-to's and inspiration, humor, encouragement, life-hacks, Read / DON'T Read book reviews, and more! Check out her guide to the best natural dog products on Amazon.

Host: Audrey from Munofore
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Audrey is an awesome, eclectic blogger, who not only can cook up a storm over on That Recipe, but also writes at Munofore - "MUsings NOt FOod RElated." Munofore touches on humor, parenting, crafting, holiday ideas, tutorials, and more! Check out this post on how to make a computer monitor stand - for free!

Host: Lisa from Syncopated Mama
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Lisa is an awesomely hilarious and wonderfully authentic writer who marches to her own drum on her blog Syncopated Mama, providing an "un-labelly spot" for all the happily off-beat folks out there who have been wishing to find kindred spirits. She shares her adventures building a natural home, teaching her adorbs daughter, establishing and refining positive communication skills, camping, creating, cooking, and so much more! This week she is having a mid year check in with her goals.



Calling all bloggers looking for an upbeat and supportive group of pals to join in hosting the weekly #FridayFrivolity par-tay! We are hoping to add to our ranks of dedicated hosts and co-hosts, and would love for you to consider joining the fun! Co-Hosts are welcome on a temporary basis (usually a month), while Hosts make a more ongoing commitment. :) Swing by HERE to express interest and ask any questions!


Featured Post from Last Week: 
In a fun twist, since we now have four hosts we will also have FOUR FEATURES.... but you will have to go check out the other three blogs to see if you were featured there! ;)


Why do you blog-
by Pleasures of the Northwest.

This really made me thing about why I began blogging, and how I need to get back to the enjoyment of writing what I like, rather than worrying so much about whether something 'fits'.


Now time for the new stuff! 

This a link-up for all things funny, fun, encouraging, hopeful, and happy. That includes free printables, giveaways, and other fun stuff to make us SMILE and start the weekend off on the right foot.

If you're here in search of fun and uplifting reading materials, skip the rules and just start clickin'! 

Bloggy buddies, thanks for coming to par-tay! You are welcome to link up to three posts, and old posts are always welcome!

 There are three rules only:

Party Rules




If you want to let others know about the linky, feel free to grab the badge!

Babi a Fi


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  1. Syncopated Mama9 September 2016 at 04:31

    I love deadpan delivery, too! Fun choices, even though I've not really heard of any of them before! ;P #FridayFrivolity

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    1. Jessica Powell16 September 2016 at 00:35

      It just makes the quips so perfect for quoting - providing I can remember them! :D

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  2. Lisa Pomerantz9 September 2016 at 15:21

    Amazing choices. SNL was really funny back in the day! #FridayFrivolity

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    1. Jessica Powell16 September 2016 at 00:34

      I've only really seen it via YouTube, but there are some awesome sketches from it!

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  3. MyDIY10 September 2016 at 20:05

    Thank you for the party, Jess!
    many greetings
    Uwe

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