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People might go on about how Twitter (X) is bad for our society, yet they still can't keep away from it. It's still one of the best places to go if you want to be amused by the written word. Generally, the platform is pretty male-dominated, as only 39.1% of its users are women.

That's why we showcase the female comedic talents of Twitter (X) from time to time. Funny observations, hilarious daily life snippets, and carefully crafted jokes – the women on Twitter (X) served some entertaining quips this month. Scroll down and check out the best posts below!

As of 2024, Twitter (X) has around 586 million active monthly users. While it's the most popular in America, 245 million people worldwide use the platform daily. While most people come on to Twitter (X) to have fun and decompress after a stressful day, just as many (48%) Americans say they use it to get news.

Many people also say they go to Twitter (X) to follow brands. In recent years, some brands have hit the goldmine with being funny. The iconic Wendy's clapbacks that started in 2017 ushered a new type of marketing strategy for brands: being funny and relatable in the age of internet memes.

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frederick clause
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1 day ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My wife falls asleep 5 seconds after her head hits the pillow. When my head hits the pillow my brain decides that it's time to go into overdrive.

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Humor is important, but it can especially help women in some situations. One study found that humor helps more easily influence people and that women benefit more from using humor in public speaking than men. 

The researchers analyzed TED talk presenters, both male and female, and noticed that people thought of the funny women as more influential than their equally funny male counterparts or less funny female colleagues. 

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Another research project also found similar things when they studied start-up pitches from CEOs. Investors and judges would favor funny pitches more than unfunny ones, regardless if they came from a man or a woman. Still, Ella Miron-Spektor, an associate professor of organizational behavior at INSEAD, writes that people view funny women leaders as more competent, diligent, and independent.

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Women leaders often fall victim to the confidence-warmth double bind. Research has shown in the past that people view assertive women as less likable and less influential, and more threatening to their male counterparts. Yet they can't appear too warm and friendly because then they're perceived as less competent.

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R.A. Haley
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1 day ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm 70 years old and I will always go out of my way to crunch a dried leaf. I kick pebbles too, which my wife hates because I keep firing them across her bow like I want her to strike her colors.

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jon gilbertson
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1 day ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I laughed, and looked around seeing the dishes, laundry, and cleaning I need to do. And then kept scrolling through BP .

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So, how can women balance this impossible situation? Apparently, humor helps! People think that those who are funny have both competence and warmth. In the TED talk study, people rated one speaker "competent, warm and leader-like", and, most of all, highly funny.

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Karina
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1 day ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Some days, watching the clouds is all you need too feel good. Some days, watching the clouds will have to to do too make you feelb good.

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Still, the comedy field is a pretty male-dominated environment, even in 2024. The numbers differ from source to source, but most claim that women don't make up even a third of all professional stand-up comedians in the U.S. That's due to the still prevailing stereotype that women aren't and can't be funny.

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The first thing that pops to mind is misogyny, right? However, it isn't necessarily so bad. Some research suggests that men and women just have different preferences for the styles of humor that they enjoy. Women like more positive humor: amusing stories and observational comedy about daily life. Men, on the other hand, tend to enjoy more aggressive and sexual humor.

Sadly, looks also have a role in how female comedians are perceived. While this may not be as relevant for Twitter, some people still use their likeness as their profile picture. Research shows that people trust attractive women less. That can often work against them in front of live audiences and even online.

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However, Katherine (Schreiber) Cullen, MFA, LCSW writes that we shouldn't think in such absolutes as "Women aren't funny", "Men are better comedians", etc. "Someone can dislike the humor, content, and style of female comedians yet still deeply respect women as a class or group and firmly believe they share equal dignity with men."

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What did you think about the jokes on this list, Pandas? Did you find them relatable, poignant, or just a bit of silly necessary fun? Let us know in the comments! And if you'd like to see more funny posts by women, take a look at our previous lists herehere, and here!