More rough quotes... I stand by this man because he stands for things. Not only for things, he stands on things, like aircraft carriers, rubble and recently flooded city squares. And that sends a strong mesasge that no matter what happens to America she will always rebound with the most powerfully staged photo ops in the world! [Jesse Jackson] is a very challenging interview... It's like boxing a glacier. Enjoy that metaphor by the way because your grandchildren will have no idea what a glacier is. Mayor Nagin is here from New Orleans, the Chocolate City... Mayor Nagin, I'd like to welcome you to Washington D.C., the Chocolate City with a marshmallow center... and a graham cracker crust of corruption.
The "Rubble and flooded city sqares" phrase, in and of itself, is a little rough. Pretty directly implying insincere concern about American lives on American soil, y'know? Although, I can see the Press Corps laughing at the joke, thinking it's directed more at them.
Bravo that is some funny stuff. Colbert's whole creation of that character was brilliant. It shows why sometimes satire can say much more than pure and direct criticism, or at least be more effective.
Guess who's going to be crossed off the invitation list next year. Between this and the Jon Stewart appearance on Crossfire, it's becoming apparent that fake journalists have a stronger sense of journalistic ethics than real journalists do.
Probably the First Family. I assume Cobert was invited by the White House Correspondents who organized the event. I would say that was a clear F.U. to the administration. Was there any doubt about what he would do? That was about as much of an accident as Janet Jackson's wardrobe malfunction.
OK, here's the whole thing (via Kos)... Wow... He then cuts to a video of him acting as Press Secretary.
Props to Bush for being a good sport. I loved all the jokes but I cringed thinking.."dude he's 5 feet away from you!". I don't know if I could do that, but then I'm not Steven Colbert.
HOMER Are you ready to laugh? MAN Poor dog. HOMER I said, are you ready to laugh? WOMAN Quiet, you awful man! HOMER You know, Mr. Burns is so cheap! BURNS What? HOMER I mean, y'know, Mr. Burns is so old! BURNS How dare you! HOMER Whoo, tough crowd. Better bring out the big guns. Here's an impression of Mr. Burns that you might find a little... cheeky! He turns round, bends over and drops his pants to reveal a face painted on his butt. He wiggles his butt to the crowd. HOMER (mimicking) I'm Mr. Burns! Blah blah blah! I think I'm so big, blah blah blah! Do this, do that, blah blah blah! BURNS Destroy him. Several guards approach him, wielding clubs. HOMER Bla bla bla-- (a guard hits him) Ow! BURNS This party is over!
anyone catch the Colbert story on 60 minutes just now? It was interesting to see the real side of him.
No, but I'd like to see it. He originally got his start at Chicagos Second City, where my good friend Katie Way is, but that's all I know. Anyone know when it'll be re-aired? Otherwise I'll just youtube it in a couple days.
I started a Strangers with Candy thread years ago and got one reply from someone who hated it. That show still rules.
Yes, when will this re-air again. Damnit! The one time I miss 60 minutes Colbert comes out ( kidding0.
