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Sat Nov 10, 2012, 11:44 AM

7. Comedy Central and Youtube

I'm struck by the reach of social media and humor to shape opinions. Jon Stewart on the Daily Show did several segments on the Jeep story. I wish I could find them on Youtube to post. We've had my 82 year old MIL staying with us since Hurricane Sandy hit and we've introduced her to the Daily Show. She's sharing what she sees with her friends and it's been HILARIOUS to overhear. Like this one:

Mom's Friend: Obama bails out the auto industry and they move jobs to China. Isn't that terrible?

Mom: It's not true, X.

Mom's Friend: I saw on Fox, Mitt Romney, blah, blah, blah.

Mom: It's not true. Turn off Fox news and watch The Daily Show. You'll laugh and you'll get the true story.

Mom's friend: Daily Show?

Mom: Yes, John Stewart. He's a nice Jewish boy.

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7 replies	Author	Time	Post
If I we a RWer, I would lay the blame exactly where it belongs... [View all]	PCIntern	Nov 2012	OP
I agree...	sendero	Nov 2012	#1
I think you're right.	sibelian	Nov 2012	#2
It's not just lies that were exposed	nxylas	Nov 2012	#3
Gone are the days of politicians saying different things to different crowds.	vinny9698	Nov 2012	#4
Well let's hope so, but remember	vlyons	Nov 2012	#5
Even as recent as 2004...	Blanks	Nov 2012	#6
Comedy Central and Youtube	TheOther95Percent	Nov 2012	#7

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