The Hollywood Reporter just named Amy Poehler one of the most powerful people in comedy. THR wanted each candidate to participate in a light Q&A to appear alongside their comedy creds. Many candidates replied with the expected type of answersābut not Amy Poehler.Ā Ā
Poehler utilized this opportunity to speak out about important issues. She touched upon environmental issues, Puerto Rico in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, and gun safety.Ā
My most memorable heckler:Ā Who cares? The whole world is on fire.
Dream product endorsement:Ā A giant whale just died in Thailand after eating 80 plastic bags.
Guilty pleasure:Ā Letās not forget over 4,600 people have died in Puerto Rico.
Iām funny because:Ā I donāt even know anymore.
If I didnāt work in comedy:Ā I would never leave my house.
College comedy audiences are: Kids that are afraid they will be shot in their own schools. What has happened to us?
Sitcom youād reboot?: Mr. Rogers. I miss him. We need him.
The funniest thing about the Trump administration is: Are you kidding me?
Amy Poehler ones again wins our hearts by using her comedic power and platform for good. Way to go, Amy!
Top Image: Parks and RecĀ
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