Resolve to watch more Pure & Weary in 2017
Every January, I make some New Year’s resolutions. By February, I’ve usually given up on most of them. ‘Change my hairstyle’: achievable. ‘Try not to cry while eating chocolate, because it’s ruined too many onesies at this point’: not so much. While I was wondering what to work towards this year, a new and timely […]
YAS KWEEN
When we need a lift, a stonking good female (or ‘girl power’) anthem is just what we need. There have been plenty of definitive musical statements by queens of pop over the years. Single Ladies. Sisters Are Doing It For Themselves. No Scrubs. I Will Survive. Girls Just Wanna Have Fun. Today, we can add […]
I’m sorry, I love you, Pure & Weary
I have a confession to make. Over the Valentine’s weekend, the lovely Pure & Weary sent me their latest YouTube video. I completely missed that email. I am a terrible person with a neglected inbox. This is my very public apology to these funny ladies, and your chance to see that video clip. I’m sorry […]
A Pure & Weary holiday
The Funny Women team does love a bit of Pure & Weary. We’ve showcased this Chicago pair and their YouTube send-ups for you before. This month, Katherine and Leah are back with a video that sends up the classic Chri-erm, SEASONAL romcom. It’s an early present for female comedy fans everywhere. A totally seasonal and […]
Pure & Weary: funny or beautiful?
I sometimes wonder how many times we’ll have to debunk the opinion that you can’t be both pretty and funny. Pure & Weary, a female comedy duo from Chicago that we rather love, have just released a YouTube video sending up this whole situation. A panel of men judge waiting women on whether they are […]
Law & Order: Pure & Weary
I am a sucker for a good parody video. Honest movie trailers, Disney send-ups, music videos without the sound, Epic Rap Battles Of History… you name it, I’m there. One such YouTube video dropped into the Funny Women inbox this week. It’s a Law & Order parody by Chicago-based female comedy duo Pure and Weary. […]
