Colbert?

[Benny Profane]

It's not strange at all, it's true. A bunch of old conservatives and the lone Marxist, you. It's gotten much worse quite recently too.

Wait, what? I just saw this. Watch it buddy, I work for a living.

[Ted Striker]

I work for a living.

...and clearly envy those who don't

[spook]

letterman was somewhat edgy at times way back when he ripped ge and nbc constantly. i never thought he was funny but i watched. leno is just a giant sucker of hollywood cock. i doubt colbert will have the same leash he's had. whatever he does, i'll always respect him for the press corps dinner shredding shrub. one of the most clutch in your face performances in my lifetime.

discover and coopt.

[Benny Profane]

http://www.esquire.com/blogs/news/the-real-colbert

[Ted Striker]

That clip answered something I've always wondered about the show: are the guests primed or cold.

[Benny Profane]

Yeah, his interaction with Kerry is something, though. That's a powerful man.

[grapedrink]

are you guys crazy? colbert is perfect for this, he's got to be the smartest/funniest guy on tv. i saw him at a comedy festival panel thing where he was out of character years ago, everything he said was funny. everything. he's incredibly quick witted

but who watches late night network tv anymore?

[Chugachjed]

Am I the only one that remembers the white house correspondents dinner where he was the speaker? That guy is fearless and hilarious. I never cared for letterman or leno but I might watch Colbert.

[splat]

Am I the only one that remembers the white house correspondents dinner where he was the speaker? That guy is fearless and hilarious. I never cared for letterman or leno but I might watch Colbert.

It will be a better world with Colbert taking Letterman's place.
I'm sure he'll be judged by his ratings.

[BigDaddy]

Am I the only one that remembers the white house correspondents dinner where he was the speaker? That guy is fearless and hilarious. I never cared for letterman or leno but I might watch Colbert.

Colbert is my hero... that was one incredible, amazing performance. Looking forward to much more Colbert.

[pointemstraight]

Colbert should be good -looking forward to it.

In other news, has anybody seen Seth Myers? I always thought Weekend Update on SNL was well done but from a talk show standpoint, it fucking bombs and dies. So terrible. Between the fake Fred Armisen 'lies' bits, the awful set, and the humor that is so dry it might just blow away, I don't see it lasting long.

[creaky fossil]

Colbert "funny" and "wicked smart"?

I see the median IQ of TGR remains around 75 on the S-B, and the "humor" remains lodged firmly at the 8th grade level.

You know what would be really funny? Someone making fun of smug and ironically stupid "progressives". Colbert's schtick isn't funny because its sole purpose is reinforcement of partisan "progressive" opinions. It's like Portlandia -- supposedly satire, but failing because done by people who are as pathetic-hipster as the targets of the "satire."

[Cono Este]

Good move by Colbert. The Report act was a gimmick.

[BigDaddy]

Colbert "funny" and "wicked smart"?

I see the median IQ of TGR remains around 75 on the S-B, and the "humor" remains lodged firmly at the 8th grade level.

You know what would be really funny? Someone making fun of smug and ironically stupid "progressives". Colbert's schtick isn't funny because its sole purpose is reinforcement of partisan "progressive" opinions. It's like Portlandia -- supposedly satire, but failing because done by people who are as pathetic-hipster as the targets of the "satire."

It's actually a well known fact that people who like Colbert have a way higher IQ than those who don't.

http://arstechnica.com/science/2013/...d-curly-fries/

[creaky fossil]

proved by statistics!

classic progressive smug-but-ironically-stupid

[shafty85]

proved by statistics!

classic progressive smug-but-ironically-stupid

I believe you're looking for the word 'proven'. As in 'proven by statistics'.

And you have a hate on for statistics because...

[Buster Highmen]

'nuff said?

"Rearranging the deck chairs on the Hindenberg" generates a lot of dividends from me.

[creaky fossil]

I believe you're looking for the word 'proven'. As in 'proven by statistics'.

And you have a hate on for statistics because...

I don't care if you have a raging hard-on for the letter N, I meant what I typed. somehow that irks you, I guess. is you one of dem pwoggies?

if you aren't aware that statistics and polling are the most manipulable "proof" (quotations intentional to show euphemism rather than literalism), I'm not sure how I can help you on that one, smartie. fool gonna believe what fool gonna believe.

********

cherry-breaker,

how is it you conclude Team Donkey doesn't rearrange deck chairs on sinking vessels? because a lame-ass "comedian" suggested it's just a Team Elephant issue?

[Buster Highmen]

cherry-breaker,

how is it you conclude Team Donkey doesn't rearrange deck chairs on sinking vessels? because a lame-ass "comedian" suggested it's just a Team Elephant issue?

Oh cf, jumping to those tiresome presumptive conclusions again.

It doesn't take any balls to be an asshole online.

It takes some balls to be an asshole at the White House Press Correspondents dinner to that extent, that's all.

[BmillsSkier]

It takes some balls to be an asshole at the White House Press Correspondents dinner to that extent, that's all.

Actually if you think about it it's the farthest thing from 'takes balls'. It takes a huge amount of lack of respect for the office (even at a roast of sorts - this isn't Comedy Central and the President isn't Flavor-Flav) and a guaranteed echo chamber of ideas among audience members. He knew he could get in cheap shots in a room full of like minded people - not exactly a daring thing to do. Scathing? Maybe. Over the line? Probably. How quick would someone be branded a racist if they tried that at this year's dinner? That may actually take balls.

Balls.

Sorry, didn't mean to interrupt you guys' argument.

[jma233]

With the huge ratings numbers that Fox News draws it would most definitely be in someone's best interest to develop a satirical progressive douchebag...a Colbert alterego.

Why hasn't anyone done it? I personally don't think it would work. First, you'd need to find a very smart and witty comedian who leans way to the right and next, youd have to consider your audience's ability to comprehend satire. These are the same folks who watch Fox News.

Actually, if you begin to think of what guys like Limbaugh and OReilly do as an act then it is really quite funny.

[jma233]

Actually if you think about it it's the farthest thing from 'takes balls'. It takes a huge amount of lack of respect for the office (even at a roast of sorts - this isn't Comedy Central and the President isn't Flavor-Flav) and a guaranteed echo chamber of ideas among audience members. He knew he could get in cheap shots in a room full of like minded people - not exactly a daring thing to do. Scathing? Maybe. Over the line? Probably. How quick would someone be branded a racist if they tried that at this year's dinner? That may actually take balls.

Balls.

Sorry, didn't mean to interrupt you guys' argument.

The White House Correspondance dinner is held every year and there is always a roast of the President and his administration. There was nothing particularly ballsy or groundbreaking about Colbert's performance.

[Buster Highmen]

Actually if you think about it it's the farthest thing from 'takes balls'. It takes a huge amount of lack of respect for the office (even at a roast of sorts - this isn't Comedy Central and the President isn't Flavor-Flav) and a guaranteed echo chamber of ideas among audience members. He knew he could get in cheap shots in a room full of like minded people - not exactly a daring thing to do. Scathing? Maybe. Over the line? Probably. How quick would someone be branded a racist if they tried that at this year's dinner? That may actually take balls.

Balls.

Sorry, didn't mean to interrupt you guys' argument.

I compleeetly disagree...especially in the context of that time; cheap shots? Again, nope.

Didn't mean to? Jeez. What a weenie.

[Buster Highmen]

The White House Correspondance dinner is held every year and there is always a roast of the President and his administration. There was nothing particularly ballsy or groundbreaking about Colbert's performance.

right....

[BmillsSkier]

The White House Correspondance dinner is held every year and there is always a roast of the President and his administration. There was nothing particularly ballsy or groundbreaking about Colbert's performance.

No kidding, every year? And thanks for reiterating my point that there was nothing particularly ballsy about his performance.

I compleeetly disagree...especially in the context of that time; cheap shots? Again, nope.

Didn't mean to? Jeez. What a weenie.

Weenie? I thought this was about balls?

The White House Correspondance dinner is held every year and there is always a roast of the President and his administration. There was nothing particularly ballsy or groundbreaking about Colbert's performance.

right....

Wait, what? 4 posts before you just said:

It takes some balls to be an asshole at the White House Press Correspondents dinner to that extent, that's all.

So he was ballsy before he wasn't ballsy? Ok then.