Erin Gibson
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You might know Erin Gibson as the writer and host of Current TV’s “Modern Lady”, a weekly comedic look at how women are portrayed by the media. Because of the success of “Modern Lady”, Erin is a sought after speaker on topics like gender issues in media and how to use satire to inspire change.

As an actress and comedian, she’s appeared on “Chelsea Lately”,“Parks and Rec”, HBO’s “Funny or Die”, “The Aisha Tyler Show”, “King of Queens”, and web series for Comedy Central, The WB, and NBC’s “Community”.

You can see Erin and writing/performing partner Bryan Safi as Michele and Marcus Bachmann for Funny or Die or as Becky Lake and Brock-Cody Stewart-Thomas in their monthly satirical entertainment show “Entertainment Hollywood” at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater in Los Angeles.

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Blog Entries by Erin Gibson

Pretty Funny (Minus the Funny)

32 Comments | Posted April 20, 2012 | 11:50 AM

I don't understand a lot of things. I don't understand why my neighbor is pursuing a career as a 1990s electronic music artist. I don't understand why the ice cream shop near my house considers two scoops of ice cream one scoop. And I don't understand how women, educated journalists,...

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Ladies, Leave Ryan Gosling Alone

14 Comments | Posted November 18, 2011 | 3:31 PM

Have you heard of Ryan Gosling? Of course you have! If you're not head over heels in love with him, you know a woman between the ages of 12 and 90 who is. I don't care what People magazine says, women across the world (and probably universe) have made it...

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The Mess In Mississippi

24 Comments | Posted November 11, 2011 | 9:02 AM

It's no surprise to me that Mississippi, the home of mud pie and vintage race relations, came up with Initiative 26, which would declare a person as "every human being from the moment of fertilization, cloning or the functional equivalent thereof." During Tuesday's general election, the initiative failed, which means...

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Michele and Marcus Bachmann on Homosexuality (VIDEO)

25 Comments | Posted July 19, 2011 | 12:36 PM

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Michele Bachmann Defends Her Speech at Waterloo (VIDEO)

13 Comments | Posted June 29, 2011 | 11:34 AM

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The Next Oprah (VIDEO)

0 Comments | Posted May 31, 2011 | 2:14 PM

We're all sad that Oprah left our afternoons empty and cold and hopeless and depressing and lacking joy. But the good news is that there are tons of talented Americans who are perfect replacements for the Queen of Daytime.

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The Concocted Chemistry in Cosmetic Commercials (VIDEO)

6 Comments | Posted May 25, 2011 | 12:55 PM

Beauty companies use fake science and useless gadgets to help us ladies have the best looking faces possible........so other people will love us.


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Powerful Politicians and Their Wayward Wieners

25 Comments | Posted May 20, 2011 | 3:51 PM

Head of the International Monetary Fund, Dominique Strauss-Kahn allegedly attacked and sexually assaulted a hotel maid.

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger admitted to fathering a son with his housekeeper.

The Prime Minister of Italy, Silvio Berlusconi, is infamous for his highly sexual bunga bunga parties.

Why do men who run...

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Sexercise Is the New Jazzercise! (VIDEO)

2 Comments | Posted May 3, 2011 | 4:45 PM

Want to meet hot guys at the gym but too shy to do it while doing butterfly curls in your fun-run tee shirt and raggedy high school Adidas soccer shorts?

Here's the solution -- strip pole exercise class. Combining sexiness with physical fitness. FINALLY!

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Ladies Sue Wal-Mart -- Supreme Court Style!

1 Comments | Posted April 18, 2011 | 2:02 PM

You know the best part about being a woman and going to Washington, D.C. to watch a conservative, corporate leaning Supreme Court hear your case as to if you, along with all the other female employees of Wal-Mart, have the right to sue the big box chain for company wide...

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White House Report on Women Has Crappy News (VIDEO)

3 Comments | Posted March 11, 2011 | 12:53 PM

For 40 years women thought they were getting paid less than men, but short of digging pay stubs out of garbage cans, didn't really have hard evidence.

Until now.

Thanks, the government, for confirming what we already knew. Now I just wish I could afford to drown my...

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Don't Mess with Ladies, Texas! (VIDEO)

78 Comments | Posted March 8, 2011 | 6:59 PM

I'm proud to be from Texas. Well, mostly when I school all these LA dudes on how to grill the perfect burger. But GOD DAMNIT, TEXAS! The Texas House voted 107-42 to require women seeking an abortion to have an ultrasound of their lady oven at least 24 hours before...

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Planned Parenthood is My Friend (And Yours Too!) (VIDEO)

9 Comments | Posted February 25, 2011 | 11:45 AM

Planned Parenthood, thanks for giving me affordable birth control so I could sleep with dudes who are really good at sex but who would make horrible fathers.

This is for you, friend.

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The Independent Girl's Guide to Valentine's Day (VIDEO)

2 Comments | Posted February 14, 2011 | 11:32 AM

QUESTION: Is Valentine's Day for couples only?

ANSWER: NO!

If you're single this Valentine's Day, follow my tips to make sure your Valentine's Day is the best day ever!

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Be Vanna White For A Day (VIDEO)

3 Comments | Posted February 1, 2011 | 7:31 PM

What would "Wheel Of Fortune" be with someone else in Vanna White's shoes? Probably the same.

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Why I'll Never Be Miss America (VIDEO)

7 Comments | Posted January 24, 2011 | 4:18 PM

There are lots of reasons I'll never be Miss America. These are some of them.

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Watch Infomania every Thursday 11/10C on Current...

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The Real Scoop: The Real Gossip on Britney, Chelsea, Angelina & Johnny Weir (VIDEO)

3 Comments | Posted December 16, 2010 | 7:04 AM

Check out The Real Scoop, with Hollywood's hollow-est hosts dishing out the dish right onto your rumor plate and filling up your buzz tank with gossip gas.

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BridalPlasty -- My New Favorite Show to Hate (VIDEO)

0 Comments | Posted December 10, 2010 | 12:56 PM

Do you like watching woefully unhappy women compete for a chance to physically change everything about themselves, have the wedding of their dreams, and finally be happy forever***?

Lucky you! E! has exactly what you're looking for!

*** forever = six months

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The Real Scoop: TV's Hottest New Gossip Show (VIDEO)

2 Comments | Posted December 2, 2010 | 2:22 PM

No matter where you look, you're surrounded by gossip - Star Magazine, Entertainment Tonight, TMZ, Perez Hilton, and obviously, Diane Sawyer.

But how do you know who to trust for the most intrusive, disrespectful, and destructive information about all your favorite celebrities?

Trust The Real Scoop! A new...

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The Independent Girl's Guide to Thanksgiving (VIDEO)

2 Comments | Posted November 23, 2010 | 11:50 AM

Think spending Thanksgiving all by yourself is a one way ticket to Bummer Town, USA? Well, you're wrong.

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