Debbies have maintained a long, rich tradition of breaking molds, making history, and doing Dallas. But with the resignation of now-former DNC chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz, the world of Debbies has been hit hard. And we’re finally seeing that not all Debbies are created equal.
Since you’ll need to be up on the Debbies of history when debating strangers at the bar, here is the definitive ranking of history’s Debbies.
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Little Debbie
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Once part of a violent, murderous motorcycle gang know as the Sweetie Dies, Debbie eventually grew tired of the brutality of life on the road. She settled down, started a snack food business, and made a promise to never again "cut a bitch."
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Debbie Wasserman Schultz
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Former DNC chairwoman Wasserman Schultz was once a promising leader in the Democratic party. But leaked emails showing her rather shameful comments made toward Bernie Sanders drove her into seclusion.
Hah, just kidding, she found another job in politics right away.
Hah, just kidding, she found another job in politics right away.
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Debbie Downer
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Womp womp.
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Debbie (who did Dallas)
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And by "does," I think that means she was part of a traveling cheerleader troupe doing cheerleader stuff.
6
Debbie from the Bible
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Deborah is a prophet from the Book of Judges. She led a successful Jewish rebellion against the forces of Canaan and then broke out in song after the victory, which came to be known as "The Song of Deborah."
However victorious the battle, she never made it to the next round, as none of the judges turned their chairs around.
However victorious the battle, she never made it to the next round, as none of the judges turned their chairs around.
5
Debby Boone
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Daughter of legend Pat Boone, Debby had a noteworthy career of her own. She's perhaps most remembered for her rendition of "You Light Up My Life."
Debby, you light up our lives.
Debby, you light up our lives.
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4
Debbie Gibson
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Debbie Gibson was the Britney Spears of the '80s. She had some tough times, but like most Debbies, she came out stronger and Debbier than ever.
3
Debbie Harry
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Debbie Harry is a singer-songwriter and actress most known for her time with the band Blondie. And at a 71, Harry is remarkably still kicking ass on tour with the group.
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Debbie Reynolds
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Debbie Reynolds is a singer, actress, businesswomen, film historian and humanitarian. Besides acting in nearly 100 films and performing in multiple Broadway productions, she is also Princess Leia's (Carrie Fisher) mother.
That makes her a formidable Debbie indeed.
That makes her a formidable Debbie indeed.
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1
Debbie Allen
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Actress, writer, singer, dancer, producer, director Debbie Allen is the complete Debbie. She's won three Emmys, a Golden Globe, was nominated for a Pulitzer, and served as a member of President George W. Bush's Commitee on the Arts and Humanities. She currently stars on Grey's Anatomy.
Debbie Allen: Debbiest of the Debbies.
Debbie Allen: Debbiest of the Debbies.
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