so he asked a bunch of different women to respond to Christopher Hitchens' recent essay. You know. The one in Vanity Fair called "Why Women Aren't Funny and My Penis is So Small."

Right. So Gene collected all the responses and then used them in the humor column he writes for The Washington Post, which comes out tomorrow. I was delighted to contribute and be included along with several women I admire, especially the masterful Tamara Jones. Not only is she one of the best features writers I've ever read but 10 years ago she gave me the best piece of reporting advice I've ever heard. When you think that you are done with an interview, always ask one more question: "Is there anything else?"

My favorite part about Gene's piece is how right away he addresses the most incredible aspect of Hitchens' entire essay.

Which is the fact. That what Hitchens wrote. Is so unfucking funny.

Painfully so.

Like turn away you can't look bad witty witticism wordplay overwritten bon mot aching erudite reference trying so hard super super terrible amazing.

Which, I guess, to be fair.

Was pretty hilarious.