Fallon: Abortion Can Be ‘Lighthearted,’ ‘Funny’

‘It’s getting great reviews because it’s a serious issue, but you make it lighthearted, you make it funny’

Comedian Jimmy Fallon: Abortion Can Be ‘Lighthearted,’ ‘Funny’ (NewsBusters)

Comedians can find the humor in anything, right? Or so Jimmy Fallon seems to think. 

Comedian Jimmy Fallon invited the “very talented actress” Jenny Slate (“SNL,” “Parks and Recreation”) on “The Tonight Show” August 1. During her appearance, Fallon applauded Slate’s recent role in the media-dubbed “abortion romantic comedy,” “Obvious Child.” Fallon explained, “It’s getting great reviews because it's a serious issue, but you make it lighthearted, you make it funny.” “Good for you,” he added. 

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