Last night’s TDS was awesome in so many ways, including the Jon Oliver bit at the beginning, but Lewis Black was pretty excellent:
The Daily Show With Jon Stewart | Mon – Thurs 11p / 10c | |||
Back in Black – Glenn Beck’s Nazi Tourette’s | ||||
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Heh.
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Last night’s TDS was awesome in so many ways, including the Jon Oliver bit at the beginning, but Lewis Black was pretty excellent:
The Daily Show With Jon Stewart | Mon – Thurs 11p / 10c | |||
Back in Black – Glenn Beck’s Nazi Tourette’s | ||||
www.thedailyshow.com | ||||
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Heh.
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ellaesther
I usually can’t bear watching Lewis Black — I am in a constant state of anxiety that his heart attack is going to happen ANY MINUTE NOW!! — but last night he was so brilliant that I could only sit back and enjoy.
I particularly loved how he saved the bit that “my people have some experience with this” for the end. God bless a sledge-hammer comic who also knows the value of subtlety!
El Cid
I watched the Lewis Black bit a couple of times, not the least of which because it sounded a lot like things I’ve yelled at the TV or Radio when listening to Glenn Beck’s “Hitler Hitler Hitler Stalin Lenin Alinsky Hitler Mao I’m not calling anyone a fascist or communist” bit.
EconWatcher
Lewis Black is funny in snippets on TDS, but his show was unwatchable.
freelancer
Beck’s publishing company quotemines Phil Plait, attributes it to Discover Magazine.
Usually Dr. Plait sticks to science and skepticism, but every once in a while, a politico will do something so braindead that he covers it.
licensed to kill time
That was really funny. Good post title, too! I was seeing variations on Back in Black..
Lewis Black always looks like he’s about to spin apart into a bazillion flying shards at any second.
ellaesther
@licensed to kill time: I think he has Parkinson’s, but I may be making it up. Between that and the intensity of his fury — which I often agree with entirely, please don’t misunderstand! — I often find him just plain too stressful to watch! I mean, honestly, I’m worried that his heart is going to just explode, live on tape, one night.
D-Chance.
Stewart has been gold. His smackdowns of Mary Landrieu and Howard Dean were hilarious.
freelancer
He was a riot when he came through Omaha. His standup is something to behold, especially in a small 1-200 person room. This was around the time Cheney shot his friend in the face, and he went into a bit about that, and two old white people in the front row started booing and heckling him. It was like WTF? Did you not know who you were coming to see, assholes?!
Kobie
Lewis Black is a national treasure. His standup is phenomenal, and he always kills on TDS.
licensed to kill time
@ellaesther:
I think he has Parkinson’s, too. I don’t mind watching him too much, especially when he smiles like he was in this clip. He looks like he’s really having fun this time, rather than exploding into an angry spittle-flecked fireball like he used to do on his own show.
If his heart gives out while he’s doing stuff like this I think he’d be pleased. Well, if he was aware of it. Floating above the stage and looking down at his body and all.
Bill H
I cannot watch Lewis Black. I am just not willing to be screamed at. He reminds me too much of my Dad fifty+ years ago when he was in a drunken rage and about to beat the shit out of me. Can’t do it. I head for the off button.
c u n d gulag
Hey guys,
He’s a comedy genious!
He does rage the way Rodney did the poor little put-upon man, seeking some modicum of respect, to whom everything happens, and none of it’s good (until he made it in the movies – BIG TIME!).
He’s the closest we have to Bruce, Pryor and Carlin left to us. Enjoy him while you can. I sure as Hell do!!!
MikeTheZ
Lewis Black is my personal hero. I aspire to be that funny.
Because of the last 10 years or so, I am already that angry.
MattR
If it weren’t for my horse, I wouldn’t have spent that year in college.
trollhattan
I thought last night’s bit was dead perfect. He had me thinking he’d taken it to the conclusion only to double-down and crank the rack another notch. Then, it’s,
“John?”
The topic is worth the level of effort–keep shining the cleansing UV light on these wankers. At some point they have to be made to acknowledge what they’re saying, versus their intentions.
I’ve seen a couple of his HBO standups and of course am surprised he can throttle it up and down to suit the show’s pacing. His dial isn’t permanently set on “11.”
arguingwithsignposts
Re: Parkinson’s – I’ve seen him interviewed recently on FORA.tv, and he didn’t show any of the shaking. I think it’s part of his schtick.
mistersnrub
Looks like the MSM has picked up the softball meme.
Worthless, unserious high schoolers, the whole lot of ’em. Joe Scarborough is particularly deserving of a punch in the jaw for that bravura display of assholery.
LT
I’ve tried to get that video to work on like three different sites and no go.
And Lewis Black is Izzard level funny.
Linda Featheringill
@Bill H: I am sorry, Baby, that you had to live with your Father.
How is your life, now?
LT
@ellaesther:
If he can explode, I’ll be impressed. If he can do it live, on tape, well – damn!
LT
@Linda Featheringill: What Linda said.
arguingwithsignposts
@LT:
Oxymoron alert
kindness
Nazi Tourettes….classic. Too true too.
Citizen Alan
@mistersnrub:
I liked Scarborough’s bit at the end about how, if you go into Kagen’s office, you’ll find a lot of Indigo Girls posters. Whereas, as we all know, if you go into Joe Scarborough’s office, you’ll find a dead intern.
Cat Lady
I think it’s just sad that only the comedians call bullshit. (Plus Froomkin, but look where that got him). I know that’s their role, and we’re really really lucky to have Stewart, Colbert and Tina Fey, but it’s depressing. On the other hand, those three use their snark fu like a laser knife. I was reminiscing recently with a friend at the absurdity of the Wasilla Wingnut during the campaign, and my friend thought she was quoting the Wingnut about seeing Russia from her house. When I insisted that it was Fey who said that, not the Wingnut, she didn’t think it was true. FSM bless the jesters.
D-Chance.
Interesting how conservatives are angry because Kagan was not sympathetic to an unlicensed gun possessor. After all, the gun owner only had to show his papers… who could argue the necessity of making sure that all guns are here legally?
Martin
@Cat Lady: What was so very awesome about Fey was when she ran an entire segment of a comedy skit by quoting Palin word for word. That was just genius.
fourlegsgood
The best part was “Beck has nazi tourettes!!”
Cat Lady
@Martin:
Yes, it was genius, and lucky. Tina Fey may have single handedly saved the Republic, for a little bit longer anyway. Also. Too.
DearOldDad
Best.. bit.. ever
Mike Kay
OT
I wonder why people say the WH press corp. is so childish.
http://www.daylife.com/photo/0a6Q57c6JCdmI?q=obama
lamh32
Wow, it’s the end of an era.
I haven’t steadily watched L&O Flagship show in a while, but back in the day, L&O was truly “must see tv” for me. Sad to see it go, but it hasn’t been as good since Jesse L Martin and Jerry Orbach anyway.
NBC cancels ‘Law & Order’ flagship
arguingwithsignposts
@lamh32:
Or when Sam Watterson became D.A.
Mike Kay
@lamh32:
This is Obama’s fault. Fear based tee vee like L&O and 24 are falling to the side as Hope takes root 1 year and 4 months into office.
DaveInOz
I watched it here in Oz last night (Yes, we get The Daily Show on cable the next day). Lewis Black is awesome – he’s not on enough.
I enjoyed the John Oliver spot too. Wasn’t GWB’s departure a missed opportunity?
KDP
OT – But I just saw this lovely piece at Crooks & Liars. Can I hear it for stronger controls and an abstraction barrier between the securities firms and the ratings agencies?
I have great respect for Al Franken, not just for what he puts forth in legislation, but for his ability to get it passed!
Mike Kay
@KDP: but al franken is a corporatist, he voted for HCR.
Sly
@KDP:
Not so much OT, Franken also does Nazi references really well.
lamh32
OT:
Even his “supporters” are laughing at him. McCain is a joke, which probably means some other “jokers” (I mean voters…yeah right) will still vote for the senile ole fool (to quote Aunt Esther from Sanford and son)
Rep. Shadegg And The Morning Joe Crew Laugh At McCain’s ‘Danged Fence’ Ad (VIDEO)
b-psycho
@lamh32: SVU has been better as of late anyway.
And Another Thing...
@Sly: He also does a great Kissinger. When he left Air America in preparation for building his political career, I nearly went into mourning…I missed him so much. He is very smart, does his homework policy & info wise, and has a really great heart.
frankdawg
@Mike Kay:
Nah, I think Al actually felt this was the best he could get & it would be fixed over time. While I think that is bullshit (look at what the Rs did with part D) I think his heart is in the right place & he is 1000% better than Coleman or that other empty suit playing the role of Sr. Senator from MN.
On another bitter note the MN asshole who would be Prez appointed a Heritage Foundation assclown who has held a law license for 8 months now to the MN supreme court. MN is well on its way to being a very cold Florida.
Annie
Maybe I have a high tolerance for screaming, but I want to see more Lewis Black…He has the capacity to destroy nonsense, particularly political idiots like Glen Beck…Next I want to see him in front of a blackboard…
patrick II
@Martin: I didn’t want to say too much last night and ruin it, but now I can say I loved the “Nazi Tourette’s” punch line.
Mike Kay
@frankdawg: Franken sold you out. he could have filibustered HCR until the public option was included, but no. He’s RAHMs!’ rubber stamp. RAHM! says jump, and franken says “how high, sir”.
Worse of all, he’s a centrist, and perhaps a secret republican.
No, al franken is dead to me. when he comes up for reelection in 5 years, I’m supporting the blogosphere’s primary challenger. Move to the left al, or we the people will move you out of the way!
frankdawg
@Mike Kay:
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I like you, you’re funny – if I give you a lollypop will you go troll somewhere else?
kommrade reproductive vigor
I fucking LOVE Lewis Black. Christ, imagine a Black/Beck debate.
Ooo. I need a cigarette.
Breezeblock
I think that was THE most … out of control? … I ever saw a Back In Black. It was a Grand Slam + touchdown + hat trick + triple double.
Mike Kay's Brain
Dude, I told you not to flap our gums when I’m not there.
gnomedad
@Breezeblock:
I’ve never seen Black before — too bad for me. It wasn’t so much “out of control” for me as a near-inability to suppress his open-mouthed astonishment at the stoopid long enough to get his sentences out.
WereBear
Lewis Black used to say exactly the same kind of thing in a calm, reasonable tone… and no one ever heard of him.
When he put some emotion into it, it really worked.
This is, after all, showbiz. And I love it. No one melts down like Lewis Black.
Bernard
Lewis Black is always great. never get tired of his “shtick.”
laughed so hard, it was wonderful. the part about Mother Teresa was on point.
Cliff
Well, DougJ doesn’t like John Stewart, so I can’t watch this video.
ksmiami
I saw him at the South Beach comedy festival and he was golden. FUNNY FUNNY way of being outraged. He is also a humanitarian at heart and does a lot of charity work. He has been paying attention and that is why he is OUTRAGED.
matoko_chan
I’m really curious about the constant eumene the winger juggalos push that liberals are eugenicists and thus Obama=Hitler.
Doughy Pantsload—
So i ax CK MacLeod, that runs a not-braindead conservative website and who is object of Jonah’s ire over Woodrow.
his answer to my question– why do conservatives always try to link eugenics to liberalism?
link
Remember November
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Joe Hill
@EconWatcher: You need to watch his special in Washington DC with his parents in the front row. Classic political humor (oxymoron?)