Catharsis Alice Fraser
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Oct 31, 2022 
In this lively discussion, comedian and podcaster Alice Fraser shares her journey from law to comedy, revealing how her curly hair made her seem like a 'messy thinker.' She humorously navigates the fatigue of joking about Donald Trump and her unyielding fandom for the 'Fast and the Furious' films. The conversation dives into the chaotic Bone Wars of paleontology, advocating for collaboration over conflict. Alice’s wit shines as she also tackles societal pressures and absurd rental dilemmas, all while exploring the innovative concepts in her show, Kronos.
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Curly Hair And Workplace Policing
- Alice describes being told at a law firm that her curly hair made her look like a "messy thinker."
- She resisted conformity and calls out how grooming expectations police women in professional spaces.
Nonconformity Gets Framed As Activism
- Alice links grooming demands to a broader social rule that nonconformity is framed as activism rather than laziness.
- She argues this treats ordinary inaction as a deliberate political statement for women.
The Flower That Marked Her As Different
- Alice recalls turning up to work photos with a jasmine flower behind her ear and being labeled 'the girl with the flower.'
- A senior partner later used that photo to single her out as the "odd one out" in front of colleagues.