“Lampanelli does have a gift for spouting out crass opinions in a deadpan style that keeps building one shock on top of another until you can't help laughing.” IMDb
“Lampanelli says that it's fun for us all to make fun of ourselves... but you'll notice she really only makes fun of minorities.” IMDb Lisa Lampanelli: Take It Like a Man
Reviews for the special are sharply divided, often depending on a viewer's tolerance for extreme insult comedy: “Lampanelli does have a gift for spouting out
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: Supporters praise her "undeniable likability" despite the harsh material, noting that her ability to make people laugh at their own differences is a rare skill. Some fans consider it one of the funniest stand-up sets of its era.