# Female-Focused Comedic Platforms The 'WhoHaha' Platform Gives Female Comedians a New Outlet By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-04-04 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whohaha References: [refinery29](http://www.refinery29.com/2016/04/107551/elizabeth-banks-comedy-site-women-whohaha) & [whohaha](http://whohaha.com/) 'WhoHaha' is a new [web platform](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buzzfeed-island) that provides an outlet for female comedians. In an industry where men often have the spotlight, this platform provides a new space for funny women to show off their skills. According to the site's description, WhoHaha is a "a digital platform whose goal is to shine a spotlight on funny women." The space highlights up-and-coming female comedians as well as established women such as [YouTube](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/launches-sunnie) stars Mamrie Hart and Megan MacKay. The site was developed by actress Elizabeth Banks, who herself hosts humorous web series called 'Really Important Questions' and 'Ask a Badass.' The new platform gives female comedians a new platform for showcasing their work, while also giving fans a space where they can find their favorite female performers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Digital Female Comedians:** Creating a digital platform exclusively for female comedians allows them to gain recognition and reach a wider audience. - **Empowering Women in Comedy:** Providing female comedians with a dedicated outlet helps to address the gender imbalance in the comedy industry and encourages more women to pursue careers in comedy. - **Online Comedy Communities:** Establishing online platforms for female comedians fosters a supportive community where they can connect, collaborate, and celebrate each other's work. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can explore opportunities to diversify content by investing in platforms that specifically promote female comedians and their comedic content. - **Digital Media:** Digital media companies can capitalize on the growing demand for female-driven comedy content by partnering with or developing platforms that showcase the talent of female comedians. - **Event Management:** Event management companies can organize live shows and comedy events that exclusively feature female comedians, providing them with more exposure and opportunities to showcase their comedic skills. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Simple Joke Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dad-jokes1.md) - [Corporate Connection Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/her-workplace.md) - [Sweat-Themed Comedy Specials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/live-comedy-special.md) - [Stereotype-Fighting Social Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunroom.md) - [Women's Health Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frida-uncensored.md) - [Female Athlete-Focused Development Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/professional-development-platform.md) - [Women-Focused AI-Powered Financial Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aipowered-financial-platform.md) - [Creator-Focused Monetization Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/headquarterz.md) - [Women-Focused Shopping Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curated-shopping.md)