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From the man who gave America the profound analysis of Glenn Beck back in 2006 comes more humor-- this time: on the topic of Glenn Beck's emergency appendectomy. It was Comedy Central's Jon Stewart of the Daily Show who once said of Beck:
"Finally, a guy who says what people who aren't thinking are thinking." -- Jon Stewart
Apparently, now Stewart's the one who has been quite busy thinking about Glenn Beck.
On his November 5th show, Jon Stewart devoted an entire segment to parodying Glenn Beck, from his facial expressions to his controversial explanations of government, politics, and corruption. In short, Jon Stewart addressed the satirical question posed by the Glenn Beck Examiner in a November 5th article: Glenn Beck's appendicitis, was it a conspiracy?
If nothing else, Stewart does display an acute knowledge of not just Glenn Beck's mannerisms and chalk board, but also of the type of issues which Beck has identified as plaguing our nation today: ACORN, Van Jones, NEA, etc.
Clearly, Jon Stewart and other "non-thinking" people have been paying close attention.
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Do I sense a hint of tension, Ms. Swad? Aw.
I second Derrick.
And to answer the title, funny.
Funny and painfully accurate.
Stewart was satirizing Beck's creepy and manic diatribes about the many "conspiracies" that are supposedly ripping this country asunder. And, I might add, he did it brilliantly. Beck is a clown, kudos to Mr. Stewart for bringing this guy down from his pedestal!
Um, yeah, that was funny. I'm a bit confused as to how that wouldn't be funny.....
This is a perfect example of how ridiculous "journalism" has become. We get to read an article by Robbin Swad that regurgitates what Jon Stewart did while mocking Glenn Beck. News pundits shouldn't be the news. The fact that there is something called the "Glenn Beck Examiner" is absolutely ridiculous. How much does this lady get paid?
Joke goes on about 7mins too long to be funny. Stewart is no longer a satirist anyway, he's a hack for the left, same as Bill Maher.
Ms. Swad- your article is not funny and is pointless.
The video was hillarious.
that was VERY funny and might i also add, SPOT ON!!!
even funnier was John's take on Obamas war with FOX.
Check that out if you havent seen it yet.
I'll never get tired of watching the fake news guy RIP the media, left or right.
Darren , he rips on both parties.
watch the show sometime.
cry baby.
Thanks, I missed this. Very funny.
very funny and very accurate.
if only politicians had the backbone to stand up to these Fake News characters this country would be much better off.
The Daily Show, the most USEFUL source of fair and balanced NEWS ... lol
kept waiting to laugh and bailed at 2:14 Meanwhile, keep laughing. Anita Dunn explained Obama's media control (of course absent the mindless adoration)
"Very rarely did we communicate through the press anything that we didn't absolutely control," said Dunn.
"One of the reasons we did so many of the David Plouffe videos was not just for our supporters, but also because it was a way for us to get our message out without having to actually talk to reporters," said Dunn, referring to Plouffe, who was Obama's chief campaign manager.
"We just put that out there and made them write what Plouffe had said as opposed to Plouffe doing an interview with a reporter. So it was very much we controlled it as opposed to the press controlled it," Dunn said
The video is clearly socialistic Obama propaganda. Glenn beck is the only hero keeping this nation together.
I almost peed my pants when he said "And you know who else didn't answer questions about medicine? ... ... ... Hitler!" I've only watched Beck a few times, but I recognized SO MANY of the mannerisms and logic-less tropes. It was very funny.
I love all the attacks against Glenn Beck. People can't argue his facts so they attack the messenger.
Masterful parody by Jon Stewart. Sort of really just shows how much of an actor Beck is. Hey, entertainment is entertainment. Give Beck his due. But he will never be as good as Stewart not to mention Colbert!!
Glenn Beck is nothing more than a Grand Wizard of the KKK preaching hate and helping to divide this country instead of bringing it together. John Stewart is the man and portrayed GB perfectly; I passed this video on to my buddies for a laugh. Glenn Beck is not journalism and what scares me the most is that people out there really do watch him with serious focus and take on his wacked out, creepy, paranoid, un-realistic feelings about issues and the government. Down with Glenn beck!
I'm an admitted Glenn Beck fan, he has done many great things. Having said that, I found the humor in this. Jon Stewart's comedic timing and delivery were near perfect, and most of the content was great satire. I don't watch Jon Stewart's show, nor do I think I will I ever make the time to do so, but he did well on this one. Life is too short to be offended by things such as these. There are other things that he could have made light of that I would have had a problem with, i.e. Glenn's family, religion, personal struggles, etc. I'm sure Stwart's producers made sure that Glenn was on a clear path to full recovery before putting up this bit. It would be potential professional suicide otherwise. He capitalized on a very popular subject on both political sides right now: Glenn Beck.
Glen Beck is God... wait a minute - God can't get appendicitis can she?
its a joke. Back, et al, are on the "news" networks, presenting opinion as news / facts. Stewart, a comedian (our first hint that it is a joke) is on the Comedy Channel (our second hint that its a joke).
The only reason I can see to be upset with Stewart is if you fail to recognize that beck is first, foremost, and always, and entertainer catering to extremely paranoid individuals who get an odd satisfaction of believing that everything is designed to "get them." Otherwise, you see its joke.
Laugh or don't. But, either way, move on.
One of the funniest Daily Show bits ever! Jon Stewart will get an Emmy next year for that skit. An amazing parody of Beck's rants, his demagoguery, and his mannerisms. He obviously spent a lot of time observing Beck to put together this mimicry. Genius!!!
I love all the attacks against Glenn Beck. People can't argue his facts so they attack the messenger.
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You are absolutely right, people can't argue his "facts," when he finds some, I would love to try.
Glenn Beck is a moron. He should be held responsible for the screwball pot he is always stirring. Pay attention, those of you who watch him, this guy is dangerous and really should be arrested for treason. He is an actor, nothing more, and a liar as well. What his show does is entertain the darker side of some because it is not news. what is dangerous about the lunatic is that people take what he says as truth. He is a lying, hate mongering BS artist. What is wrong with people that so many listen to his rant and believe it is gospel? Just how stupid are we becoming as a society?
I've been watching the Daily Show for over ten years, and having seen Glenn Beck's show, I found this one of the funniest episodes of Daily Show I've ever seen. Absolutely brilliant. It was nice to see Jon Stewart doing his own comedic impression.
It was pretty funny. It just shows that people take cable news too seriously. MSNBC is a leftist ideological choir preacher and conversely FOX is a rightist ideological outlet. They reinforce people's pre-concieved notions about issues throughout society you only have to watch Bill O'Reilly to get a big kick out of his "Culture Warrior" segment. Even though I don't always agree with the maddow, olbermann, matthews crowd I at least have some faint of respect for MSNBC because they don't have the motto fair and balanced on their selling points. I mean now the left and right are politicizing the tragedy at Ft.Hood, I mean F&$K!!! I thought that would be one bipartisan thing we could agree on but thats right we live in America. It's getting old quickly I'm so sick of it. As for the Beck crowd I ask you to take a goddam chill pill. Either Obama is so incompetent as a President and couldn't do what you theorize he wants to do to this country or he isn't and what you fear just won't eventuate
I'm sure we'll hear that if Beck was in the Canadian health care system you know that "SOCIALIST" country that helps us fight wars (apparently conservative principles go out the window in a time of war funny that one) that he would have nearly or been left to die because of it.
Neo-Conservatism does not exist worldwide only this country where it is represented by the brightest of brightest morons possible. Governments worldwide mainly the center-right governments practice Neo-liberalism, the Canadian Liberal Party, Australian Liberal Party, Tories in UK etc. You want to know what Obama intends to make the USA on there's you fuc#ing answer you ahhhhhhh. If I hear one more person say well thats it America is doomed we'll have no more freedom left i'm going to start collecting guns and start elephant hunting if you know what I mean.
The only freedom you have lost since Obama was elected is the right to not have a black President. Reagans boom equlas a fraud guys MOVE ON!
Cyros, it's time to leave the cult buddy. What Glenn Beck states are merely connections which he then sensationalizes as some sort of radical conspiracy. yes Obama has union support but that is not radical and a threat to freedom you tool. The proof he offers is so sparse it defies belief.
If you think you are intelligent watching Glenn Beck you have some problems bud. The WH isn't going to come to level of a TV show and call him to calm people down why would they when it just makes you guys look like kooks. How have you not figured that out yet good god man! I must be conspiring with the Marxists in our society to attack you huh, do yourselves a favour an relax guys! apart from the fiscal situations our country is going to stay the same we have debt of course Obama didn't want to do it but that was the economic advice of liberals,centrists and even thought they won't admit it conservatives. If you like Beck that's fine but like he even said don't take it as gospel. Peace brother
Whilst its clear that Jon Stewart is directly ripping off Glenn Beck. One could argue that Stewart is plagiarizing Stephen Colbert who is a living parody of Bill O'Reilly. Stephen Colbert was the first to reappropriate Beck's signature line into facetiously "fearing for Glenn Beck". Colbert also established the 10/31 project before Stewart developed his 11/3 project.
So what is the over and under that Stephen Colbert takes a shot at Stewart for ripping him off? Colbert taking a shot a Stewart for copying his original parody of Beck whilst originally being a parody of O'Reilly. As a fan of meta, that might make for an interesting gag.
Bellegrio, it truly terrifies me that people like you exist. When exactly was your lobotomy?
By liberals. For liberals.
This is the most cowardly WH in history. When they are on FOX their lies are exposed - that is why they do not go on it. More and more people are realizing this fact that is why FOX's ratings are so high
I hope Beck fully recovers, I wish him no ill health, but he's still a moron. This was hilarious.
Wow! Glenn has spooked the progressives hasn't he? I do not watch Glenn much if any. I find a lot of what he says though at least interesting. I understand why the liberal left and/or the Obama administration are fearful of his rants. He is very dangerous to their agenda and they wish to mock him to try to minimize his influence. Unfortunately, it will backfire. This president is intolerant of opposing views and will mount a media campaign through his minions to attempt to discredit any who oppose his policies. The progressives will get what they want for the next year or so. Of course you need to tack on another $1.4 trillion to the debt by this time next year. I suppose they want that too.
John says:
"Wow! Glenn has spooked the progressives hasn't he?..."
no
if America was a swimming pool, Beck believes his job would be to "P" in the pool, then turn around and expect people to aplaude him for forcing the authorities to re-clean the pool.
oops - you got it - and that is spot on funny. Glenn Beck is dangerously silly.
This was the funniest Daily Show I've seen for awhile! I am SO glad for DVR so I can watch it over and over and over and over again. I've seen Beck's show about four times but can still see the genius of Jon's spot on imitation of Beck-head. Thanks Jon for a laugh and thanks Beck for being such an ass so we can laugh at you.
The parody was fantastic. Immitation says Glen is worth the effort. So what about Van Jones, ACORN, and the 2000 pages
of the Health Care HR 3200 Bill? Who will play the Paul Revere of this time and place? Glen Beck!
Let's see - Jon Stewart otherwise known as the most trusted news personality on TV today, happens to notice the biggest idiot on all of TV.
Have you ever watched Jon Stewart being interviewed? The man is brilliant and exceptionally kind. He is honest and unlike the Glenn Becks of the world, he doesn't spit out hatred in the name of God!
Glenn Beck is the scariest, hate mongering, racist, insane, hypocritical personality out there - people are going to notice - kind of like a car wreck on the side of the highway.
Only the Examiner would have a Glenn Beck Examiner! What's next - a Hitler Examiner?
What fascinates me is watching the very same people chastising Glenn Beck as Entertainment News get their news from a Comedian!!
Reading all this I realize that there is no nope for change in this country anymore. No hope period.
Funny? Yeah, for the first 60 seconds. Stewart's still an idiot.
Jon Stewart totally rocks and completely tells Beck-head where to get off. If anyone disagrees with that, then they're nothing but Commie d-bags who need to get out of MY country now. They stink.
You are so unfunny. They call you a comedian?
95% of you people are really ignorant.
amjoy says:
"95% of you people are really ignorant."
only 95%? I was thinking more like 99%...but then, I'm nicer than you and don't really think we should be talking about Glenn Beck's viewers so harshly.
Stewart was HILARIUS!!! Beck is such a theatrical radical phony that Stewart had tons of material for that take on Beck. Not mocking his illness, just his substance.
John Stewart is an effete little C list wanna be Hollywood elite tag along. Get a real job John - aren't you getting tired of polishing Michael Moore's shoes and shilling for the radical left?
Kiki,
You have made quite possibly the most telling statement exposing the truth of moronic liberals like you and your ilk. You've watched Beck a blazing 4 times, and formed an opinion based on watching a show 4 times.
I'm sure you probably believe Keith Olbertwit to be the next Edward Murrow. I think Olberdouche should shake pom poms over his head when speaking of B. Hussein Obamao because he's such a Kool-ade-drinking cheerleader, but I formed my opinion by watching Countdown numerous times. I guess 4 times is enough for you to come to the conclusion "Beck won't fall to his knees and worship the Obamessiah, so Beck must be EVIL!"
Pftt
Chooch
Dan says:
"moronic liberals ...Keith Olbertwit...Olberdouche... B. Hussein Obamao...Kool-ade-drinking cheerleader...worship the Obamessiah..."
I see you've drunk Glenn Beck's tea.
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