Entries tagged with jon stewart

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I've just had the depressing realization that without Jon and Stephen, my interest in politics has plummeted to nearly zero.

Which actually makes sense, given that I was pretty apolitical when Jon took over TDS. It was really his tenure on the show that got me interested in politics again, which I'd lost since I left Santa Cruz, and even living there in the early 90's, it was local rather than national that interested me. Having Jon, and then Stephen, as guides made it all worth paying attention to, but now that they're gone, it's all just a bunch of fucking white guys yelling at each other again. When they're not yelling at each other, they're bullying the rest of us, and I just can't be bothered.

*sigh*

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The End of an Era

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So just as I predicted, I'm an emotional wreck right now.

What a wonderful show. Dedicated completely to thanking all the people who worked there over the years to make it one of the best goddamn shows ever produced anywhere.

And the ending... Well, of course, they got Springsteen to close out the thing, and I was already teary, but when he broke out with Born to Run, I just fucking LOST IT. Started crying big time while mouthing the lyrics I've known by heart since I was a shy little teen. It was perfect - Jon introduced Bruce with, "Here it is, my Moment of Zen."

So that's it. First Stephen, now Jon. The end of an era. I know there was a time before TDS existed, but I can't think the future will be anywhere near as bright without Jon's great, wise snark to get us through the nasty sump of this country's insanity, to say nothing of the rest of the world's. I look forward to the next chapter in his conversation with us, but I can't help being sad.

Thanks so much, Mr. Stewart, and bye for now.

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I'ma be crying buckets come August 6th...

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On The Trumpster's flare for the dramatic:

Watching this man run for President is like eating ice cream on a roller coaster made of blowjobs.

-- Jon Stewart

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Two views on Beck

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This has not been a great week for Glenn Beck. Stop giggling, please.

First, he's rushed to the hospital with appendicitis. (Insert joke about useless organ here.) Poor baby! Imagine the tears.

As always, Jon Stewart has a little something to say on the matter:

The 11/3 Project - Jon Explains It All - Beck Style!

I'm just a concerned American citizen like you, questioning
what's going on inside Glenn Beck...

Want more? The Onion also has a Very Important Story involving our favorite Wingnut Loonyman:

Breaking News - Victim of Fatal Car Accident Tragically Not Glenn Beck

A grisly death only TV host Glenn Beck could deserve...

It's so sad! Why was this lovely young girl pinned to a retaining wall to burn to death - and not Glenn Beck? WHERE IS THE JUSTICE???

Current Mood: enamored

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Oh Jon, I ADORE you!

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On Governor Mark Sanford's apparent moral hypocrisy:

Just another politician with a conservative mind and a liberal penis.

*worships with great worship*

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Look! Baby pictures!

Short Attention Span Theater with host Jon Stewart - 1991

Young Jon! So cute! *pinches his cheeks*

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Bill Moyers interviews Jon Stewart

Streaming vid, 33:12

( Transcript )

Gotta love a well-educated smartass.

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2 Damn Cute

Here's another bit of fun - Elijah's FOTR interview on the Daily Show.

Courtesy of Stephen Colbert (MAJOR Ringer), it features one of the funniest exchanges I've ever seen on the Daily Show. (But then again, I'm an LOTR fan, so I guess I'm biased.)

Enjoy!

Elijah Wood and Jon Stewart talk about Elvish, and reminisce about The Faculty.