Shrill, Lindy West 
Shrill: Notes from a Loud Woman
Book
Biography
Comedy
Memoir
Non-fiction
Book
Biography
Comedy
Memoir
Non-fiction
Updated: 18 September 2020
No rape or sexual assault
Rape or sexual assault mentioned in passing (in discussion and/or implied)
Sexual harassment (e.g. verbal or non-consensual touching/grabbing)
Sexual relationship between adult and teenager
Child sexual abuse
Incest
Attempted rape
Rape strongly implied/details surrounding a rape discussed in detail (i.e. the events before/after)
Detailed/vivid description of rape

Description

The chapters "Death Wish" and "It's About Free Speech, Not Hating Women" deal heavily with the debate over whether or not it is ever appropriate to make rape jokes in standup comedy. Specific comedy sets involving rape are mentioned, including an infamous one by Daniel Tosh. Louis C.K. and Bill Cosby are referenced as well. "Death Wish" in particular provides a detailed description of the Steubenville High School rape case from 2012. The author also recounts the mountain of explicit rape threats she received over the years in response to her television appearance and writing on Jezebel. The author refers to Miss Piggy from the Muppets as a rapist because she does not respect Kermit's bodily autonomy. She recounts a statement made by a dog breeder, that a particular dog had a bark that sounded like a woman being raped. She mentions a friend whose partner slipped off a condom during sex without her knowledge or consent, transmitting herpes.

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