I usually think Sarah is hilarious, but she was really unfunny at the VMAs. I do think it’s kind of tacky to make jokes about people’s children, but I defend her right to free speech, and if people don’t like it, they can call her out on it–which they did. I don’t think she should complain about the backlash – she knew what she was doing when she said that. It’s like yelling fire in a crowded bldg and then acting surprised people start panicking.

She took a chance and it didn’t pay off. Even though I didn’t find the joke funny, I wasn’t offended–until she did the whole vagina thing, and then I just was just grossed out. There’s no planet where that would be funny. I’d still rather see a comedianne take chances than one who only tells safe jokes like Jay Leno. At least there’s a 50/50 chance I’ll laugh at something Sarah says – there’s a .0001% chance Leno will make me smile.

Can everyone please stop taking everything so seriously? We have something called “freedom of speech” here in this country and it’s a very valuable tool that many in this world do not get to take advantage of. Sarah has every right to say what she did and you all do too. However don’t get mad when someone else has a different opinion than you do. As Enimem so wisely said, “I find you offensive for finding me offensive”

Britney’s a trainwreck. BUT Sarah Silverman, who calls herself a comedian, is simply not funny. There is a difference between funny and cruel. And what she said was uncalled for. I hope she’s proud of herself; she most likely is.

You know you were thinking it, Silverman just said it! Britney needs to grow up and take care of the those little innocent “mistakes”!

Cait – I absolutely agree, I think the kids should be left out of it. Comedians make many offensive jokes all the time, but for me I just think that they should leave the kids alone.

I think Sarah is usually funny, but I didn’t find this funny.

Seriously there is plenty to make fun of Britney for, why pick on her kids.

I love Sarah Silverman and normally find her quite funny. I do, however, find the things she said about Britney and her boys very offensive. I think it crossing the line to say things about people’s children…those little boys did not choose to be in the public eye. In addition, I find it a bit rude to speak about Britney’s mothering skills when we do not know her personally. Don’t get me wrong, driving with your baby on your lap and the other things Britney has done are not “parent of the year” material. I try not to judge parents because I believe that most parents try to do the best for their children.

i found the whole thing uncomfortable to watch not only the comments about britneys kids but about her aswell. i just couldn’t believe what i was hearing. i think the fact that she doesn’t see anything wrong with what she said very disturbing. i don’t like her style of commedy it is just horrible. even the other celebrities at the VMAs didnt know what to think of her and i think she should give a proper apology.
also calling kids boo boos is not saying there mistakes its a term of endearment that many mothers use.

Well, growing up my mom always joked that I was a “mistake” so I didn’t think it was offensive to hear Sarah Silverman say that… and I think I turned out okay myself.

She is a comedian. She rags on people for a living. MTV hired her knowing she rips into people to create controversy. All of the comedian-hosts (that I can remember) for the VMAs are crass and crude in their “jokes.” People expect wild and crazy at the VMAs, and MTV brings in tons of viewers because of it!

“Sure all kids are beautiful but were Britney’s kids mistakes…probably. She really didn’t need to have kids at all and so young”

Renee I am glad you are our expert on who should have kids and at what age. What would this blog be without you.