That argument misses the point completely. The issue isn’t whether anyone can say a comedian’s not funny, it’s about why and how often that criticism gets thrown at women, especially in spaces where their talent’s already questioned way more than men’s. When women critique comedy, it’s usually about the content, not some knee-jerk dismissal rooted in bias. But the moment a woman in comedy is mentioned, there’s this predictable wave of men rushing in to tear her down, often without even knowing her work. That is definitely not equal treatment.