Did you guys catch Colbert's slam on GMA and the Today Show? (video)

[CatWoman]

Priceless!!

Pure Gold!!!

and it needed to be addressed!!

Colbert Slams Today Show And GMA For Asking Why Politicians Go On His Show...

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2006/07/26/colbert-slams-today-sh_n_25857.html

[smokey nj]

1. That was hysterical..........

Unfortunately his guest last night made my flesh crawl.

[WI_DEM]

2. Yes, it was fabulous

I particularly loved the part when he said "I asked the congressman who proposed putting the Ten Commandments on the wall...if he could recite them...and what probing questions did they ask?" (meaning Today/GMA)

and then cuts to a montage of clips showing softball stories they cover.

[StatGirl]

41. The Ten Commandments clip has now been seen by millions

. . . and those same millions have now been exposed to the idea of Colbert's show. It wouldn't surprise me if this means a boost in his ratings.

(What kind of self-professed Christian can't recite the Ten Commandments? I found that mind-boggling!)

[mdmc]

3. thanks for the link

:kick:

[babylonsister]

4. Great smackdown of the inane media by Colbert-loved it! nt

[LeftCoast]

5. That was freakin' hilarious!

Thanks so much for posting that!

:yourock:

[durrrty libby]

6. Thanks..love him

[Senator]

7. The Reason for the Slam was simply Jawdropping -- A Must See!

The Euphemedia really exposed their mental illness on this one.

It was way beyond lack of a sense of humor -- pure lack of any sensory aparatus whatsoever.

Equating Wexler's playing along with Westmoreland's ignorance of the ten commandments, makes it horrifically clear just how warped is their notion of "balanced coverage."

Matt Lauer, Jack Tapper, and their producers must all really be "Douglass Feith" stupid.

--

[CatWoman]

8. I'm especially disappointed with Tapper

he used to have some common sense.

[glitch]

10. That was a long time ago, before he glimpsed the limelight.

Now he's a star to his family and friends.

[Blue Belle]

17. Even Ted Baxter could have figured out that the Wexler thing was...

a joke. Journalism in this country has gone the way of the DoDo bird... :eyes:

[tanyev]

9. Colbert just gets better and better.

:applause::applause:
:applause::applause:

[Rose Siding]

11. You could really see him drop character when he said "vote Wexler"

He was pissed, and NOBODY'S funnier or sharper than Steven when he's riled at the media. They're slow learners.

[CatWoman]

12. those reports on Good Morning America and the Today Show

were completely ludicrious.

Any moron could see the Wexler bit was a joke.

[gulfcoastliberal]

13. A hearty K&R! Don't miss this gem!

nt

[K8-EEE]

14. Ugh I Can't STAND TO WATCH ANY OF THOSE!!

Those shows are the ultimate idiot tee vee--all they ever do is say "what's coming up" and how many minutes it is "after the hour." I've had to leave hotel rooms before when my travel mates turn that shit on!

[fujiyama]

15. I thought it was great

and I gained a new respect for Wexler when I watched him that night. He has a sense of humor, unlike the Dem from the San Fernando Valley.

[hootinholler]

16. Why on earth did I find this with only 6 recs?!?!

A most excellent spanking!

-Hoot

[Pharaoh]

18. Brilliant!!!

K&R

[spooky3]

19. Lauer & Tapper's kids aren't old enough to 'splain it to them yet

Until they are, their parents and the equally satire-challenged GMA & Today show colleagues will keep showing themselves to be the inDUHviduals we feared they've become.

[Dr Fate]

20. Where do we read what he said? It is all blank & comments.

What did he say? Summary?

[CatWoman]

21. I don't understand?

:shrug:

[Dr Fate]

23. I guess my work computer does not "see" where to click on the clip.

And all I can read is blog comments.

I'd love to read a transcript- perhpas I'll watch it when I get home...

[CatWoman]

26. I can't pull up You Tube videos at work, either

:hi:

[Little Star]

22. Saw it last night and it was funny!

"They do my show to get on your show the next morning". Or some such wording, then he goes on to show all the "important stuff" they have on. He is the best at truthiness. I heart him.

[pacalo]

24. Perfect!

I adore Wexler. During the House impeachment hearings following 7 long years of a Clinton witchhunt, I'll never forget Wexler's plead to C-Span's viewing audience, "Wake up, America! This is your president!"

[Clark2008]

25. As a former journalist, I'd like to say:

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[Chico Man]

27. Yes that was amazing

[Synnical]

28. Thanks. Did you see the Fox News slant on Wexler's comments?

This shows how Faux News edited the show to make it appear Wexler made the comments without coaching, as if he didn't know it was a joke.

http://journals.aol.com/thefeedblog/AOLNewsTheFeed/entries/1932

[CatWoman]

29. I was arguing with this dumb ass wingnut on another blog

who posted that crap, thinking that it was real.

[KansDem]

30. Priceless!!!

I haven't laughed this hard for a long time!

Thanks for the post! :D

[Swamp Rat]

31. *SNAP!*

HAHA! :evilgrin:

[Laurab]

32. It was great! Check out colbertnation.com, too

I loved the endorsement for Wexler, too! I love watching Colbert when he's mad - which doesn't seem to happen often.

Basically, I love Colbert - and his Colbertnation.com, now has a discussion board for anyone interested.

K & R

[NewJeffCT]

33. great clip - thanks for posting

great job again by Colbert.

[mucifer]

34. Colbert probably feels bad because he might have lost Wexler a vote

or 2 because of those morons in the press. It's so annoying! I thought Wexler was great. But, you know there will be some conservative raising hell because of this.

[rudy23]

35. They knew it was a joke, someone just wanted payback

so they took advantage of the first time they got a Dem to say something incriminating on camera--and it was someone who was fully in on the joke!

[Lifelong Protester]

36. Hilarious!

Between Colbert and Stewart, I don't know which can make me jump the couch more!
Recommended!

[Pacifist Patriot]

37. I sooooo love that man.

[npincus]

38. LOVED it

thanks!

:)

[Felinity]

39. URGENT MEMO TO THE MSM

Rules of Engagement for The Colbert Report & Daily Show:

Do not engage. They are smarter than you. They are funnier than you. They are better "journalists" than you (although if that were the sole criteria, you could not comment on anything above 8th grade newspaper articles). They serve the public trust better than you. And they care more about our Country than you.

They are big dogs, and you are guinea pigs on a ferris wheel. Take a walk. WHEEEEEEE!

[krispos42]

42. Bitchslap!

Good shot, Felinity! Give'em the broadside!

[Canuckistanian]

40. Slam-Dunk!

Beautiful. When people ask "what's wrong with the media today?", show them THIS.

[Vinnie From Indy]

43. Another poster had it correct

The morning shows should not get into a gunfight with Colbert/Stewart and crew when the only thing they are holding is a plastic spork.