But then again, to view it as I said I do is to ignore other reasons for creating comedy. I know a male comedian who is hilarious and a model, but his self esteem is extremely low and I don't doubt he has experienced depression. Comedians see the world differently, communicate those perceptions, and people laugh out of the awkwardness or pain of having their own perception suddenly and sharply altered, and you don't have to be 'unattractive' or male to have that different lens. However, I find women tend more towards 'practical' vocations (that seems to be shifting now), and are less likely to pursue being a comedian, so a lot of it is probably also a case of many women are funny - they're just not broadcasting it. They're working in an insurance firm or Woolworths.