Colbert vs O'Reilly

Strangler Lewis · 01-24-2007, 09:44 AM

Everyone knows that comedy depends somewhat on a rapport between comedian and audience and a shared point of view. Larry the Cable guy says something about a truck, and his audience roars. I don't get it, at least not on a visceral level. A Jewish comic says something culturally relevant to me, and I'm there. Duh. Thus, there was no point to the interview except to give O'Reilly cover to wonder how anyone could dare find criticism of him, the president, etc. funny and to criticize them as wise-asses. If Jon Stewart aired a mock talking head panel about the appeal of the redneck comedians, he'd be criticized for elitism, etc.

By the way, a common theme on The Daily Show, even during interviews is "How will the Democrats blow it?"

01-24-2007, 09:44 AM	#30
Strangler Lewis Doing The Job Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In a state Posts: 3,956	Everyone knows that comedy depends somewhat on a rapport between comedian and audience and a shared point of view. Larry the Cable guy says something about a truck, and his audience roars. I don't get it, at least not on a visceral level. A Jewish comic says something culturally relevant to me, and I'm there. Duh. Thus, there was no point to the interview except to give O'Reilly cover to wonder how anyone could dare find criticism of him, the president, etc. funny and to criticize them as wise-asses. If Jon Stewart aired a mock talking head panel about the appeal of the redneck comedians, he'd be criticized for elitism, etc. By the way, a common theme on The Daily Show, even during interviews is "How will the Democrats blow it?" __________________ Live now-pay later. Diner's Club!
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