Amy Schumer takes emotional combat literally, in skit on men sparring with girlfriends

Amy Schumer teaches the art of female emotional combat

(Image credit: Inside Amy Schumer)

published 3 June 2015

Clueless guys mangling their intimate conversations with wives and girlfriends is a staple of comedy, but Amy Schumer gave it a martial arts twist on Tuesday's Inside Amy Schumer. "You're here to evade and defuse the ancient art of female emotional combat," Schumer told a group of three men, dressed in lycra combat attire. One by one, the dudes faced off against their sparring partner, Caitlyn, a stand-in girlfriend. Only one succeeded, but along the way Schumer was able to poke fun at both genders. "Remember, women can't deny the authority of therapy and/or Oprah," she said at one point. It's funny, but it's probably unintentionally instructive, too. Guys. Peter Weber

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Peter has worked as a news and culture writer and editor at The Week since the site's launch in 2008. He covers politics, world affairs, religion and cultural currents. His journalism career began as a copy editor at a financial newswire and has included editorial positions at The New York Times Magazine, Facts on File, and Oregon State University.