Netflix Is A Daily Joke Michelle Wolf: A Joke About Having A Baby
Nov 10, 2025
Michelle Wolf, a talented comedian and writer known for her sharp stand-up and TV work, shares hilarious insights about parenthood. She discusses her fears of balancing a baby with her comedy career, and the impracticalities of touring with kids. Wolf humorously points out that babies might be the most sexist beings, favoring mothers over fathers. She also dives into postpartum anxiety and how a newborn can dominate one's thoughts, even at work. With wit, she highlights that men also grapple with family responsibilities.
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Parenthood Upends A Comedian's Life
- Michelle Wolf describes how having a baby changed her comedy career and perspective on parenting.
- She recounts the baby's instant preference for the dad and how parenthood mentally follows her at work.
Touring Is Easier Without Kids
- Michelle Wolf jokes that her lack of a baby helped her succeed in comedy and that touring is easier without children.
- She contrasts male comics who miss family on the road with her suggestion to try bringing them and not missing them.
Sexism Exists Everywhere
- Michelle Wolf observes that sexism is present in all jobs, not just comedy, and it's often discussed only in 'fun' fields.
- She highlights how parenthood reveals unexpected forms of sexism, including from babies' behavior.