Steven Colbert Totally ICE-BURNS The President at White House Correspondents Dinner

I'm surprised he actually did something political.

From the episodes of his show I've been watching, most of it is just random humor that barely has anything to do with the media. This was a turn around.

I miss Stephen Colbert on the Daily Show. He strikes me of more of a 'one hit' guy. As in, he's funny if he isn't over-used.

But back on topic. I'd have to say, that's surprisingly brave to go up there and say that. Even if he just did it because of his show.

Most amazing jew boots

After watching the whole thing I'd have to say that really was couragous of him. You could feel the tension going on in that room.

One Question though. Did the president avoid shaking his hand at the end? It looked like it.

There's nowhere I can't reach.

Originally Posted by Karasu

i'm amazed most of the room was laughing.

You do know that people sometimes laugh to break the ice or to not seem snobbish, right?

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.

Originally Posted by Dullenplain

Hmm, I must be the only one who thought the whole thing was hilarious, but at the same thought that it wasn't a "gutsy" move per se. It's not like he's risking death or blacklisting by doing it. He's got little to lose doing it, especially here..

Do you understand the term, Taboo? And discussing it right in front of the President's face? He basically directly attacked the president. Many people have done this before but let me ask you, how many people have said these things right in front of the President?

I am a dolphin, do you want me on your body?

Well, I doubt something would happen to him. It's was all partly directed towards the president but still...he's not going to chop of Steven's legs for that little display.

For most people, it's more of the shock factor. "I can't believe he said that in their faces", "No he did'ent", etc.

I was speaking idiomatically.

I guess that one slipped by me. I didn't expect him to go that far. But yes, you're right. Shock Value is greatly used this decade.

I should have seen it coming. =/

Most amazing jew boots

Originally Posted by Eleo

Has anything like this ever been done before.

Well, you see, that's kind of the point. People keep pushing comedy farther and farther to get more shock value. That's where that "should have seen it coming" comment came from. This decade is full of people trying to break down 'taboo' subjects.

Quote:

Colbert's "stunt" = headlines. Headlines mean more people question the things Colbert brought up.

I think Colbert actually did what could almost be described as "necessary".

Well, when you put it that way. It does seem like it was kind of necessary. Hopefully people will actually think about what he said when they are writing the stories.

FELIPE NO

They probably thought he was just a joke and tried not to listen to him at all. People tend to block someone out (or even block reason out) in some way when someone attacks their character.

What, you don't want my bikini-clad body?