A recent comedy sketch by Chelsea Handler has received very mixed reactions from viewers on TikTok…
Now, we all know that comedian Chelsea Handler is not known for holding back.
In fact, she often comes under fire for some of her more controversial material.
But a recent sketch about the joys of childfree life has really rubbed some people the wrong way…
And it’s taken the whole internet by storm.
It was even addressed on Fox News by Tucker Carlson, and his guest, conservative radio host Jesse Kelly.
Who totally lost their heads in a vile onscreen rant about the video.
“Feminists like Chelsea Handler” had been lied to by society that “you can be a girl boss and you can do anything a man can do,” they went on to say.
And now, viewers on TikTok also have a lot to say about Handler’s skit.
Because there’s really nothing so fundamentally important as a woman’s right to choose.
As Chelsea’s viral clip hilarious depicts.
To some, there’s nothing quite as rewarding as parenthood.
But to others, parenthood just isn’t a priority!
Although you try and do the best for your child…
Everyone has an opinion on what you’re doing wrong.
There are many things that make parenthood irritating…
But there’s one thing pretty much every parent out there can relate to, which is feeling like you’re not giving your kids the best.
And there are a whole host of controversial decisions to be made around parenting.
It’s safe to say, people have some pretty strong opinions…
Like, for example, how to split duties between parents…
With single parenting being even tougher!
And modern parents have even more stresses to go through.
Technology has made the already hard job of parenting even trickier — especially as kids grow older.
There’s another big issue for parents, these days.
The highly topical issue of helicopter parenting.
It can be tricky to toe the line between responsible and overprotective.
But it’s important to foster independence and trust in your kids, to risk a serious rebellion down the line.
It often all comes down to communication.
And making sure your kids feel they can come to you with their problems will always make things easier.
Respect is another pertinent issue when it comes to parenting.
As a lack of respect is really what most fights between parents and kids come down to.
Patience is also key.
As any parent will tell you, you need the patience of a saint on some days.
The feeling of inadequacy can also bring parents down.
But if you’re trying your best, rest assured — you’re being a top-level parent!
Trying to instill discipline is key.
But, let’s be honest — it’s not always possible! Sometimes kids just aren’t in the mood to be obedient.
There’s something else that can make parenting seem scary.
That feeling that there just isn’t enough time!
Not only do days rush past when you’re super busy taking care of a little one…
But you want to treasure the precious, fleeting moments of your child’s early days (and years).
Dealing with fear is another big issue of parenting.
With a world out there that feels vast and frightening, it can be tempting to wrap you child up in cotton wool.
But you need to allow your child to experience life for themselves!
So long as they always know they can rely on you to help them out in times of need!
A lot of good parenting actually relies on relinquishing of control.
Which is, as any parent knows, easier said than done.
But making the choice to become a parent is about just that: choice.
As Chelsea Handler’s recent viral sketch, a day in the life of a childless woman, proves.
In the video, Handler shows what she gets up to every day.
Which included doing “whatever the f**k I feel like.”
However, Fox News hosts Tucker Carlson and Jesse Kelly took huge umbrage with this.
“[Women have] been told that they should do a career and don’t do a family or anything like that and soon you’re Chelsea Handler … and your Valentine’s Day date for the 10th year in a row is a 10-year-old copy of Magic Mike and a half-full bottle of Xanax and you’re trying to pretend like you’re happy, but you’re not happy.”
“It’s actually not her fault. She’s been lied to by a country that has lost its way.”
You can watch the rest of the rant here.
But people of the internet quickly came out in support of Chelsea, and did not agree with what Carlson and Kelly had to say.
“Nothing bothers misogynistic men more than seeing a single, childless woman who is happy & fulfilled. It’s like they resent not getting a chance to personally make them just as miserable as they are. Sad,” wrote one.
Another pointed out: “Holy crap! OTOH, anyone watching will see the woman on the right side of the screen looks WAY more fun and sane than the two pathetic men ranting on the other side.”
A third agreed: “This is the worst thing I’ve seen on talking head TV in 2023.”
However, the comments on her TikTok video itself have had much more of a divided opinion from the public.
Since being uploaded, the video has received more than 10 million views, and with this, a lot of comments.
Many did praise Handler for her skit’s positive take on life as a childless woman, commenting: “If you’re a parent and this angered you, you have problems because this has nothing to do with people with children and secondly it’s a comedy skit.”
Another said: “Are we not allowed to be childless and REVEL in the peace and freedom it brings without this somehow being an attack on parents?”
Despite this, not everyone was on Chelsea’s side of not having children.
Fox News writer Justin Hawkins tweeted: “Yes, you’re really living your best life, aren’t you. Just to be clear, because it apparently needs to be said by parents, I wouldn’t trade 10,000 of your supposedly carefree childless days in Paris and sleeping in until noon for one smile from my baby girl.”
Anti-abortion activist Lila Rose simply responded: “This is really sad.”
In response to all the backlash, Handler clapped back with a brilliant response.
In a follow-up video she said, “why would I even need my own children when I get to hear these crybabies all the time?
“You guys seem so triggered by me.”
What do you think about the controversy?