Did anyone watch the Colbert Report last night?

[RucdelaSpook]

I've always liked Stephen. I consider him one of my few heroes. However, last night I felt disappointed in him.

He was discussing how the candidates had been making politcal ads directed at the Latino community (I'm one of them), and he said that one candidate wasn't showing his: so Stephen made Ron Paul an ad. I can't find a link to it.
If you didn't see it, it kind of seemed like an attack ad. I don't even know why Colbert did it. :( Hasn't Ron Paul received enough negative attention? Or should I be content with the fact that Colbert is still discussing him? :confused:

I liked Stephen's segment about Ron Paul complaining about future events last Thursday, but I thought that this one was in poor taste. I don't even think the audience liked it that much.

And this after Jon Stewart says that a McCain-Obama election would be a "nice tonic" for America.

I said it before and I'll say it again, the fake media has turned into the "real" media. I hope this is related to the writer's strike. I still have hope for these comedy shows.

All in all, I'm down one less hero. Not cool, Stephen.

[Mystile]

Well at least he's giving RP more attention than any of the "real" media.

[Agora]

I hope :rolleyes: iz might've been funnier to Latino voters :D

[OrbitalGun]

I wouldn't sweat the bit, they all can't be winners. Maybe RP should go make a visit on his show to put him on notice.

[RucdelaSpook]

What are they afraid of?

They can't be taken off the air, they're both VERY popular shows! They can almost do no wrong (except in my eyes). They will always have a fan base. They should be independent of the system, it gives them credibility.

I found Dr. Paul through Stephen's show, and now I feel like the whole world is turning their backs to him.

I'm so glad I'm able to rev up my spirits by turning to this blog, the Daily Paul, and ronpaul2008.co m. This blackout's really starting to affect my psychological outlook of the world! :mad:

[CountryboyRonPaul]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDMZPukWhJs

[RucdelaSpook]

Okay, I have no sound on my computer, so I could only read it again, and that was kind of funny. I just don't know what it meant? What does it mean?! Is Colbert implying that Ron Paul's a hick or something? Chupacabra?? What the hell is this sketch supposed to mean?!

[Lou337]

I saw it too. Bad taste.

[angelatc]

Okay, I have no sound on my computer, so I could only read it again, and that was kind of funny. I just don't know what it meant? What does it mean?! Is Colbert implying that Ron Paul's a hick or something? Chupacabra?? What the hell is this sketch supposed to mean?!

Yes, the sound says something like "Where does Ron Paul get his inspiration from? His family!" and teh Chucapabra is listed as one of his relatives.

It wasn't offensive, but not terribly funny either.

I'm justhappy to see Paul included!

And happy to know that the immigration people hate the fact that Romney has a spanish language commercial. :)

[FarSide]

The commercial is saying that RP takes inspiration from his family - who appear to all be nucking futs... therefore RP is nuts too.

But don't forget - Colbert's character is supposed to be that of the entrenched GOP pundit. Based on the previous sketch ("it would be funny if it wasn't so sad"), and the fact that it is so over the top, I'm pretty sure that again it's supposed to be an ironic thing.

This one seems to be quite a bit more obtuse than the last, but maybe yesterday has made some of us a little touchy

[OrbitalGun]

maybe yesterday has made some of us a little touchy+1 it was bad timing for us to find any humor last night.

it would be nice if he did a weekly RP bit. maybe we can come up with some ideas to send to him.

[electronicmaji]

What a bunch of fucking pussies, its colbert bitches, live with it.

[robotsworld]

I've always liked Stephen. I consider him one of my few heroes. However, last night I felt disappointed in him.

He was discussing how the candidates had been making politcal ads directed at the Latino community (I'm one of them), and he said that one candidate wasn't showing his: so Stephen made Ron Paul an ad. I can't find a link to it.
If you didn't see it, it kind of seemed like an attack ad. I don't even know why Colbert did it. :( Hasn't Ron Paul received enough negative attention? Or should I be content with the fact that Colbert is still discussing him? :confused:

I liked Stephen's segment about Ron Paul complaining about future events last Thursday, but I thought that this one was in poor taste. I don't even think the audience liked it that much.

And this after Jon Stewart says that a McCain-Obama election would be a "nice tonic" for America.

I said it before and I'll say it again, the fake media has turned into the "real" media. I hope this is related to the writer's strike. I still have hope for these comedy shows.

All in all, I'm down one less hero. Not cool, Stephen.

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You know something? I'm an immigrant. LEGAL. Living here over 37 years. I learned to speak English. Course I came here at age 5. My mother was 24 years old and she learned to speak English and always worked with english speaking folks.

I have NO PROBLEM with Ron Paul NOT having any Ads in spanish, directed to the Hispanic Community.

It's PHONEY to me to have a Politician who isn't fluently bilingual, trying to win votes just by having a spanish ad...VOTE FOR ME, LISTEN I CAN SPEAK SPANISH.

I'm in NYC and BLOOMBERG's Spanish HURTS BY EARS.

[jsu718]

I thought it was quite amusing. Ridiculing Hillary while once again putting Dr. Paul's name out there. The show is SATIRE! Nothing bad can come of this... just like Dr. Paul predicting the future in a recent episode.

[jumpyg1258]

Gawd I thought that was funny as hell. I guess people still havent learned that anytime Colbert mocks you its a good thing, anytime he agrees with you its a bad thing for example his love affair with Mike Huckabee.

[admar2]

Gawd I thought that was funny as hell. I guess people still havent learned that anytime Colbert mocks you its a good thing, anytime he agrees with you its a bad thing for example his love affair with Mike Huckabee.



exactly.


seems like alot of folks are missing the whole point of the Colbert Report.

[jumpyg1258]

Im Ron Paul and I cant believe I have to press 1 for English! Whats happening to this country!

I about died laughing when I heard that.

[spudea]

meh it was comedy, i laughed. And ultimately i think it was supposed to make fun of all the candidates ads towards latinos.

[Lumara]

:D I wish I had seen that!

[Monotaur]

They ran this tonight on Fox News (they called it "the craziest campaign ad ever"), and everyone had a good laugh.

Too bad the only time Fox News can mention Ron Paul is in a completely negative light. I mean, immediately after airing the video (and between chuckles) the host managed to get out "Fair and Balanced".

My question is, if they are so "Fail and Balanced", why won't they show the video of the Ghoul that we've made (obviously in parody) that compares him to the classic vampire? Or any of the other myriad of videos making fun of the other candidates? (That's a rhetorical question, BTW).

[Crickett]

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You know something? I'm an immigrant. LEGAL. Living here over 37 years. I learned to speak English. Course I came here at age 5. My mother was 24 years old and she learned to speak English and always worked with english speaking folks.

I have NO PROBLEM with Ron Paul NOT having any Ads in spanish, directed to the Hispanic Community.

It's PHONEY to me to have a Politician who isn't fluently bilingual, trying to win votes just by having a spanish ad...VOTE FOR ME, LISTEN I CAN SPEAK SPANISH.

I'm in NYC and BLOOMBERG's Spanish HURTS BY EARS.

Good thinking..:) What I want to know is what that chuka cabra thing is..? Do you know? I thought the sketch was in good fun..especially the punch line.."press 1 for English? What is going ON with this country??" (in an overly squeaky RP voice..It cracked me up.. the family thing was silly--not near as funny.. but Colbert holds nothing sacred and I like what I have seen of him..

[FarSide]

What I want to know is what that chuka cabra thing is..? Do you know?

It's a mythical creature from central america. It is blamed for killing goats and livestock (we just attribute it to aliens up here...)

From wiki (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chupacabra):
Chupacabra (also chupacabras /tʃupa'kabɾas/, from Spanish chupar: to suck, cabra: goat; goat sucker)

[Crickett]

They ran this tonight on Fox News (they called it "the craziest campaign ad ever"), and everyone had a good laugh.

Too bad the only time Fox News can mention Ron Paul is in a completely negative light. I mean, immediately after airing the video (and between chuckles) the host managed to get out "Fair and Balanced".

My question is, if they are so "Fail and Balanced", why won't they show the video of the Ghoul that we've made (obviously in parody) that compares him to the classic vampire? Or any of the other myriad of videos making fun of the other candidates? (That's a rhetorical question, BTW).

Yeah..and it is not so funny that if you want to send money Western Union, it is cheaper to send it to Mexico than it is to send it somewhere else in the US. What's WRONG with this country?? :<

[Crickett]

It's a mythical creature from central america. It is blamed for killing goats and livestock (we just attribute it to aliens up here...)

From wiki (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chupacabra):
Chupacabra (also chupacabras /tʃupa'kabɾas/, from Spanish chupar: to suck, cabra: goat; goat sucker)

Oh..good..lol thanks..

[Defining Obscene]

I guess it might be funny for the average viewer, but I've been pretty focused on the negative campaigning against RP lately so it didn't play too well with me. Maybe some other time.

[Pete]

Here's the link:

http://www.comedycentral.com/motherload/index.jhtml?ml_video=156052

I took it as pro-Paul because RP does not have a pandering Spanish-language ad, ergo the fake one. Colbert has been very kind to the campaign, I think.

[PaulTriumph]

I don't think he means any more harm to us than to anyone else. Only looks like a lack of humour if we can't play along. But in case you don't get it, just smile and shake your head- that's all that's needed.

[rockwell]

You guys are like crack addicts with your tv. You really should break the habit and grow up.

[AisA1787]

everyone -- It's Colbert. It was hilarious. Don't worry about it.

rockwell -- I respect you and you're one of the best voices of reason on these boards, but I disagree about totally unplugging from the tv. Keep your friends close and your enemies closer.

[philistineau]

HILARIOUS

Loved it.

[Shiva_Rodriguez]

I've gotta give Colbert the benefit of the doubt here. The WGA strike does put a lot of pressure on the show hosts, who are used to a team of writers who are well-seasoned in crafting current political humor. Nowadays, if they aren't just winging it entirely, these bits are being slapped together by anyone they can find to do it who sounds even remotely funny... like secretaries and PAs.

Good comedy writing is actually quite difficult.

[kathy88]

It was totally satire, and not against Paul at all. Colbert is on our team.

[jumpyg1258]

I wish the admins would move this out of the Bad Media Reporting section, nothing bad about a Colbert bump!

[OrbitalGun]

it wasn't bad reporting, just an unfunny bit for Colbert.

[Zyphlin]

Gotta go with the ones that are saying get a sense of humor.

Colbert makes fun of everyone...seriously. Even huckabee, who he's given as much good press as he's given Paul, has been joked upon a bit.

Its why HE'S A COMEDIAN.

If you can't stand a comedian making a few jokes about your candidate then really why are you even bothering with politics. No one is above critisim or joking and the president is always subject to tons of it. If you can't deal with that how are you going to deal with things if Paul happens to actually get the presidency?

[Staynsane]

Yes, I saw it and thought, okay, it's Colbert...

Has anyone seen the Wednesday nite Daily Show with John Stewart. Looks like Comedy Central has eliminated Ron Paul from the race.

[sophocles07]

It wasn't very funny, but I don't see it "dissin" Ron Paul.

[Dsteenbock]

It's funny how you can look at certain anchors and like them. I used to like Scarborough and Chris Matthews, until I realized that they are just another two sell out, traiterous pricks that do as they are told to further the political propaganda. I can hardly stand to listen to ANY of them anymore.