What was the most revealing part of Sarah Palin's appearance on Saturday Night Live? I think it came during the bit with Alec Baldwin at the beginning. Baldwin thinks she's Tina Fey, then Lorne Michaels tells him no, she's the real Sarah Palin, and Baldwin says some crap about her being "way hotter" in person. It was the "way hotter" line that got me. Is that not a sexist line? Yes, I realize it's a joke, but still...does Palin not stand there and willingly cooperate in being at least mildly objectified? You know she had full veto power over all the material, which means she had to approve of that particular bit. And why would this woman, who's trying to make people take her seriously, willingly consent to such a frivolous, marginally degrading bit? She just enjoys being flattered, is my guess. Especially by famous people like Alec Baldwin. So Palin overlooked the sexism and lapped up the compliment. Well you know what? All along Palin's people have been defending her by crying sexism. Someone calls her stupid: it's sexism. Someone calls her unqualified: it's sexism. Someone dares suggest that she shouldn't be taken seriously: it's sexism. But Palin, by willingly submitting to a sexist gag in the name of flattery and fame-whoreism, has removed that card from her deck forever. The next time someone criticizes her and her people cry sexism, someone has to cry back, "You're way hotter in person!"
Sorry Sarah - if you want to be taken seriously, then don't go on television and let Alec Baldwin drool on you. Even if he's faking. Even if you're only supposed to be joking. It makes you look cheap and easy. You may have impressed your half-witted acolytes but I see through you. You are an empty dress who wants to schmooze with the beautiful and famous. That wasn't just a guest appearance on a comedy show for you - it was you taking what you think is your rightful place among the stars. Unfortunately, when Obama wins, it will be back to Alaska for you. So sorry, caribou bitch.
