The real disappointment

[sincere]

You know, I just have to say this. I think Jon Stewart loves his fans, I really do think that. And I think he cares about this country, I really do.

But I don't think he has a lot of respect for his fans.

He's said over and over ago that The Daily Show isn't a real news show and that he's honestly scared of the idea that some people's only source of news is TDS. Over and over, no matter how many times he points out that "real" network news is retarded. No matter how many studies indicate that TDS has as much news content as real network news.

And the other day he said that there's nothing better than a 'Stewart/Colbert for president' t-shirt to say that I have huge disrespect for the American government.

It's kind of funny. I always wanted one because I thought it said that I watch Comedy Central and have a sense of humor.

The article goes on and on, condescending and insulting, talking about how there's "rumors" of his running for president and how fans can "stop hoping" because they got Jon to confirm that he's not running for the White House. And Jon keeps confirming for them, hey, there's no way people could get news out of a show that takes news and presents it to people via an interesting and humorous format.

Maybe I'm just feeling oversensitive today, but I'm a little sad about one of my heroes.

Comments

[apapazukamori.livejournal.com]

It's sad to think that someone who spends so much time in the media can seem to be so unaware of the power/influence of the media, regardless of forum or presentation. He seemed aware enough of it when he went on Crossfire.

Do you have a link to the article you're talking about?

[kay-willow.livejournal.com]

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061009/ap_en_tv/people_stewart_colbert

[apapazukamori.livejournal.com]

Thanks. ^^

I can kind of see his point about people who seriously want him and Colbert to run for office. You would have to be pretty damn disappointed in/embarrassed by the government to think salvation can be found in the hands of a pair of comedians.

I'd really like to see a transcript of the speech and New Yorker interview. The quotes the AP used were "provocative" but I'd like to see the context. The media loves Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert, except when they're being serious.

[kay-willow.livejournal.com]

I do agree with you and I totally don't buy that article. It had a very negative slant on TDS and viewers/fans of TDS. I find it rather likely that they quoted only insulting bits. XD

Also, I don't think you're "disappointed" in your government if you'd elect comedians. I think you're totally crazy. Jon was probably being politic. XD But see, that's what I wanted to hear him say. "You'd have to be crazy to REALLY want me to be president. But these people probably don't REALLY want me to be president -- they probably just think it's funny. Funny is what we do."