Joke Quote by Jane Fonda
![“When you're an older woman [in a movie] you tend to be in - how did you put it? You're the brunt of the joke.” quote by Jane Fonda](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/6b0/jane-fonda-1041_jokes_when-you-re-an-older-woman-in-a-movie-yo_1947539.jpg)
“When you're an older woman [in a movie] you tend to be in - how did you put it? You're the brunt of the joke.”
About This Quote
Source Film: Unknown (interview), 1990s
Older women in movies often become the target of jokes, reflecting age and gender bias in media.
In simple terms: Older actresses are mocked in films.
Key Takeaway
Challenge stereotypes in casting.
Themes
gender bias
media representation
ageism
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
observational
social commentary
When to use this quote
- casting decisions
- scriptwriting
- film criticism
- audience perception
Key Concepts
stereotyping
comedy tropes
Questions to Reflect On
- How does age affect comedic roles?
- What alternatives exist for portraying older women?
A Different Perspective
Humor can reinforce harmful stereotypes if unchecked.
![“Prejudice against womenis many, many times intensified against older women. You are viewed not as an intellect but as a body… Astonishingly, even women's liberation has paid extraordinarily little attention to the older woman and to the fact that her job is limited because she is [older]. They say…” quote by Elinor Guggenheimer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d6c/elinor-guggenheimer-105320_ageism_prejudice-against-womenis-many-many-time_70716.jpg)
