Gender Quote by Tina Fey
![“If you watch [The] Search for Signs of Intelligent Life [in the Universe], or The Incredible Shrinking Woman, or 9 to 5, there is a lot of gender politics at the forefront of Lily Tomlin work, which was kind of thrilling for me to be watching as a 10-, 11-, 12-year-old kid.” quote by Tina Fey](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/a5d/tina-fey-484_gender_if-you-watch-the-search-for-signs-of-int_2359161.jpg)
“If you watch [The] Search for Signs of Intelligent Life [in the Universe], or The Incredible Shrinking Woman, or 9 to 5, there is a lot of gender politics at the forefront of Lily Tomlin work, which was kind of thrilling for me to be watching as a 10-, 11-, 12-year-old kid.”
About This Quote
Source Film: Various movies featuring Lily Tomlin, including The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life, The Incredible Shrinking Woman, 9 to 5
The quote reflects on how early exposure to media with strong gender politics can inspire and excite a young viewer, highlighting the impact of representation.
In simple terms: Seeing gender politics in movies can be thrilling for kids.
Key Takeaway
Recognize how media shapes your views on gender.
Themes
representation
gender politics
media influence
childhood
inspiration
Mood
reflective
nostalgic
Type
observational
personal
When to use this quote
- watching films as a child
- discussing gender roles in school
- analyzing media representation
- forming personal values
Key Concepts
feminism
social commentary
cultural impact
Questions to Reflect On
- How did these films affect your perception of gender roles?
- What other themes did you notice in Lily Tomlin's performances?
A Different Perspective
The quote may overgeneralize Lily Tomlin's work as uniformly political, ignoring other artistic aspects.
![“I'm such a fan of Lily's [Tomlin], for so many years. I feel like Lily was the first popular mainstream crossover comedian who also was kind of an overtly feminist comedian.” quote by Tina Fey](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/bee/tina-fey-484_comedian_i-m-such-a-fan-of-lily-s-tomlin-for-so-m_444993.jpg)
![“[...] things most people do naturally are often inexplicably difficult for me.” quote by Tina Fey](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c75/tina-fey-484_difficult_things-most-people-do-naturally-are-ofte_29653.jpg)
