Chelsea Handler’s ‘Day in the life of a childless woman’ TikTok goes viral
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Chelsea Handler celebrated being childless in a comedy skit last week. However, this has sparked a debate on social media platforms.
Here is everything you need to know.
Chelsea Handler childless controversy explained
Chelsea Handler recently stepped in as a guest host for The Daily Show on Comedy Central following Trevor Noah’s exit.
However, she is making headlines for her recent TikTok video where she explains what it is to live without children.
Moreover, the 47-year-old comedian did a satirical day-in-the-life skit exaggerating her daily tasks in the video.
She titled the post with a short title that read, ‘A Day in the Life of a Childless Woman.’
In addition, Handler opens the video by saying, ‘I wake up at 6 am and I remember that I have no kids to take to school.’
I don’t much care for Chelsea Handler or most of the things she stands for, but what is the point of this post? To mock unmarried, childless women? How is this helpful? Do we treat unmarried men this way? https://t.co/D6uw9o82AG
— Kaeley Triller (@KaeleyT) February 15, 2023
The This Means War star went on to flaunt that she can wear stylish and impractical heels since she does not have to chase children.
Furthermore, she then visits Paris to eat a croissant and then jumps to Mount Everest for a little hike. Subsequently, she travels back in time to kill Nazi leader Adolf Hitler.
Handler’s voice-over continues to say, ‘It’s amazing what you can do when you have this much free time.’
Meanwhile, Handler shared the video on her official Twitter handle as well where it has been watched by over ten million viewers.
Although several conservative commentators criticized the video, others extended their support to Handler and found the clip hilarious.
Netizens debate over Chelsea Handler’s childless viral video
Chelsea Handler’s childless viral video received mixed reactions from viewers with some users showing remorse for the New Jersey native embracing life without children.
Subsequently, Fox News host Tucker Carlson did an entire segment on Handler’s video alongside conservative radio host Jesse Kelly.
During the interview, Kelly did not hold back her opinions as she criticized Handler.
Just another day. pic.twitter.com/Bf4cdBqunG
— Chelsea Handler (@chelseahandler) February 10, 2023
She said, ‘Feminists like Chelsea Handler… they’ve been lied to by their society forever, that you can be a girl boss and you can do anything a man can do.’
In addition, many internet users chimed in online to agree with Kelly’s blatantly sexist commentary.
A user wrote, ‘I cannot believe how grateful I am that @chelseahandler has not procreated!’
Someone else added, ‘Chelsea just made me appreciate my children more.’
Chelsea just made me appreciate my children more.
— Mallorie Steele (@ItsSoHardNotTo) February 15, 2023
Besides that, other users found the skit empowering.
One user commented, ‘These comments delivered. God forbid a woman actually enjoys being childless.’
These comments delivered. God forbid a woman actually enjoy being childless.
— Marielle (@TheNolaChick) February 15, 2023
"This video sucks and my baby smiled at me today, so it's all worth it!"
Who are you trying to convince?
Another penned, ‘Being childfree is the greatest feeling, gladly will continue being free.’
Being childfree is the greatest feeling, gladly will continue being free.
— Joe Eccles (@Joelorian) February 16, 2023
