Content Warning: discussions of sexual abuse and racism This week, we discuss the worst women in comedy. Hannah talks about Lena Dunham, her various controversies and the problematic aspects of 'Girls'. Holly discusses Amy Schumer, her history of stealing jokes and racism. We also share our pop culture moments of the week, which include more James Charles accusations, Seth Rogan and the Emma Watson rumours and Lil Nas X's new song. Time Stamps: Discussion of sexual assault, paedophilia and incest: 36 mins - 42 mins Brief discussion of rape and sexual assault: 42 mins - 44 mins Email us at [email protected] and follow us on instagram @culturehangpodcast, twitter @CultureHang, TikTok @culturehangpodcast or support our Patreon to access cute monthly bonus episodes! Links: CreepShow Art 'every reason why LENA DUNHAM is the worst' https://www.nytimes.com/2016/09/08/fashion/odell-beckham-jr-lena-dunham-met-gala-response.html https://time.com/4608364/lena-dunham-wish-abortion-comments/ https://www.vox.com/2014/11/8/7157065/dunham-child-abuse https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/nov/25/hipster-racism-lena-dunham-prejudice https://awesomelyluvvie.com/2014/11/lena-dunham-memoir.html http://theaerogram.com/lena-dunham-went-to-india-and-felt-really-sorry-for-all-of-the-stray-dogs/ https://www.vox.com/culture/2017/11/21/16679078/lena-dunham-accused-woman-lying-rape-murray-miller-aurora-perrineau https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/tomiobaro/on-girls-people-of-color-are-just-here-to-help#.qqnNvW9DB https://www.insider.com/lena-dunham-controversy-statement-racism-feminism-2017-11 https://www.complex.com/pop-culture/2017/05/amy-schumer-problematic-timeline https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/13/arts/television/amy-schumer-growing-netflix.html https://www.vox.com/2016/1/27/10839856/amy-schumer-joke-stealing https://www.refinery29.com/en-gb/2016/09/122524/celebrity-tweets-racist-quotes-media-reaction

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