Tragically, feminist icon Joan Rivers passed away last Thursday. I was heart broken. Not in the same way I was when Robin Williams killed himself over a month ago. There was time to prepare myself with Joan, but I was heart broken none the less. 81 just seems so young. I'm sure in the coming weeks we'll have more information on the causes of her death, but this Media Monday. I want us to reflect on a legend.
When, I heard of the news last Thursday, I said to myself, I'll have to dedicate a Throwback Thursday to her. Shift the one I was already writing up another three weeks and replace it with one of Joan. I decided, and I realized that this wasn't fair to her legacy.
When, I heard of the news last Thursday, I said to myself, I'll have to dedicate a Throwback Thursday to her. Shift the one I was already writing up another three weeks and replace it with one of Joan. I decided, and I realized that this wasn't fair to her legacy.
With Robin Williams I wrote a whole new post for him. Spared no expense to make it beautiful. With Joan I was going to replace her article with something else. That seemed callous of her contributions. The way some people have been treating her death on certain social media is appalling. Many posts on Tumblr were insensitive and mocking. One showed a picture of Beyonce blowing out her birthday candles, the caption reading 'taking out Joan Rivers life supply'.
I don't know who thought that was in good taste. It wasn't. It wasn't particularly funny either. It is too soon. In a year, maybe even a few months from now, I can see that humor. But, not right now. There was no disrespect with the passing of Robin Williams anywhere, and it's possible that because Joan wasn't as integral to our childhood the way Robin Williams was that she wasn't given the same regard.
I don't know who thought that was in good taste. It wasn't. It wasn't particularly funny either. It is too soon. In a year, maybe even a few months from now, I can see that humor. But, not right now. There was no disrespect with the passing of Robin Williams anywhere, and it's possible that because Joan wasn't as integral to our childhood the way Robin Williams was that she wasn't given the same regard.
 | "My best birth control now is just to leave the lights on." -Joan Rivers |  |
| I could just be sensitive. Joan might have found it completely funny. Her humor was crass and bold at times. She always seemed to counter whatever she said with that string of pearls. “I'm still a lady.” As she swung them around. Her stand up was shocking. She mercilessly pointed out the flaws of herself, other celebrities. It was entertainment. Much like Betty White, Joan has had a resurgeance as of late with spots on Celebrity Apprentice, Joan and Melissa: Joan Knows Best and Fashion Police. She even did a spot on Hot In Cleveland opposite Betty White as her twin sister. |  |
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It breaks my heart to remember her. I wasn't alive, then, but she was famously one of Johnny Carson's proteges, even co-hosting The Tonight Show. I have a deep seeded respect for Joan and what she did in her lifetime. She was the first female to head a talk show, similarly titled The Late Show.
Apparently she also had a line of jewelry for QVC, I found this out reading an article on NPR. Be shocked. Be amazed. NPR.
Apparently she also had a line of jewelry for QVC, I found this out reading an article on NPR. Be shocked. Be amazed. NPR.
I read a few articles on her actually, and I fell in love with Joan all over again. She's such an easy woman to admire. Her ability to stand up to men, and to be a true nip and tucked force. I love Joan Rivers. Please love her and think about her if only for today. Do it in memory of a wonderful woman. Goodbye, Joan.
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