When news stories fall through the cracks, we here at Colbert News Hub catch it for a post we call “In the Press”.
Stephen has been a busy boy this month and the press has been equally busy covering his antics. As they say, opinions are like belly buttons, everybody’s got one. So are you in or are you out?
Who’s Honoring Stephen Now?
©Kris Long | New York Times
David Hallberg talks to Art Beat about his experience on The Colbert Report and his plans for the future. The article also includes clips of their interview and the Nutcracker dance. Hallberg has slightly less than flattering advice, describing how Stephen entered the dance. Check out the comments for a funny poem from a fan of both gentlemen.
MarketWatch gives us a report on the NAT GEO debate. Including a line up of other talent they’re planning for the show. Let’s just say, Stephen has reason to be afraid. Very afraid. Plus, Cesar Milan’s thoughts on the matter. There are some NAT GEO links at the end is well.
©Christie Keith | After Elton
AfterElton celebrates Stephen for being “a strong ally for the gay community, consistently using his fake-conservative persona to smilingly tear homophobic politicians and small-minded public figures into tiny little shreds of battered, bleeding flesh, and then – still smiling – feed them to the sharks.” by making a tribute to his all time greatest gay moments.
©Carolyn Kaster | AP
The Christian Science Monitor weighs in on Colbert’s attempt to rename the South Carolina primary and get his referendum on the ballot. Stephen comes away smelling sweet but there’s harsh words for politicians risky enough to work with him. Check it out for the latest on who may get the corporation question on their ballots despite the court ruling. (Ballot via Bleeding Cool)
Who’s Attacking Stephen Now?
©Roger L. Wollenberg | EW
PopWatch gives a critique of both The Colbert Report and The Daily Show for potentially crossing the line between comedy and political activism. Stephen’s megaphone made of money is being misunderstood once again, I fear. The author invites a healthy, respectful discussion on the matter. Feel free to head over and include your two cents!
©Sarah L. Voisin | The Washington Post
The Washington Post delivered an article last month, in which, an expert in political rhetoric questioned if Stephen’s Super PAC ads are crossing a line of propriety for a comedian. However, it also advocates a site that uses humor to fight inaccurate or misleading political ads. Perhaps a bit contradictory but interesting none the less.
©Comedy Central
A sneak attack indeed! The Huffington Post reports that author Micheal Lewis stole a mug from The Colbert Report. I’m not sure which is stranger, that he admits to stealing from our favorite host or that Stephen told him he couldn’t have a mug to begin with. There is also a link to The Valley Girl Show, which is fairly hilarious in and of itself, where you can watch the full interview. He talks about stealing the mug just after the eleven minute mark. Perhaps it’s due to Stephen’s karma for stealing O’Reilly’s microwave?
Who’s Riding Stephen’s Coattails Now?
The Huffington Post gives a voice to a fan on a mission to garner Stephen’s help passing The California Clean Money Campaign, which intends to make full disclosure of where PACs receive their donations from (effectively removing the SHH! from Colbert Super PAC). The author shares her misadventures of trying to contact Mr. Colbert as well.
©Comedy Central
In a tongue-in-cheek report by The Daily Beast, a brief mention is made of the Good Sir Dr. Rev. Stephen T. Colbert DFA as being in the running for a position as our National Security Adviser, should Tom Donilon decide to leave. He may even be a dark horse for Secretary of State. Who knew?
The author challenges us to write him if he’s neglected to mention anyone who should hold office. Jon Stewart, perhaps?
The Huffington Post discusses the Truthiness of genre in the world of literature. It addresses how defining written works in one category over another can be a form of censorship and how discussing matters such as truth versus Truthiness is a freedom in and of itself. If the author wants to know how genre affects literature, I suggest they check their gut.
Related Stories
©Andrew Eccles | Parade
From Interfaith Voices (radio clip) the Colbert Nation’s own chaplain, Father James Martin, sits down for a twenty-minute conversation on faith and laughter. He talks about humor in a wide variety of religions and tells comical stories about several prominent religious leaders. Stephen would especially love the joke of a priest, a minister and a rabbi who try to convert a bear. Come on Nation, say it with me: A bear? But they’re Godless killing machines!
Newsbusters (a group dedicated to “exposing and combating liberal bias in the media”) writes a scathing report on Justin Wedes, who stared along with Ketchup in Stephen’s recent OWS segment. He admitted to forging a signature to get $5,000 in government grant money for education. The man was a teacher, no less. The article has its funny moments. The comments, not so much.
Tip of the Hat
Favorite comment this month from Uther in a Free Times article about the PAC and the South Carolina negotiations, “Corporations are people and so is Soylent Green.”
Wag of the Finger
Mediaite accuses Stephen of being a joke thief!
I hope you enjoyed this edition of In the Press! Here’s a little something extra to add to your Christmas cheer. Lest we forget, it is the late December version of the 4th. of July.
©Carolyn Cole | Los Angeles Times
In the Press: December 2011.
When news stories fall through the cracks, we here at Colbert News Hub catch it for a post we call “In the Press”.
Stephen has been a busy boy this month and the press has been equally busy covering his antics. As they say, opinions are like belly buttons, everybody’s got one. So are you in or are you out?
Who’s Honoring Stephen Now?
©Kris Long | New York Times
David Hallberg talks to Art Beat about his experience on The Colbert Report and his plans for the future. The article also includes clips of their interview and the Nutcracker dance. Hallberg has slightly less than flattering advice, describing how Stephen entered the dance. Check out the comments for a funny poem from a fan of both gentlemen.
MarketWatch gives us a report on the NAT GEO debate. Including a line up of other talent they’re planning for the show. Let’s just say, Stephen has reason to be afraid. Very afraid. Plus, Cesar Milan’s thoughts on the matter. There are some NAT GEO links at the end is well.
©Christie Keith | After Elton
AfterElton celebrates Stephen for being “a strong ally for the gay community, consistently using his fake-conservative persona to smilingly tear homophobic politicians and small-minded public figures into tiny little shreds of battered, bleeding flesh, and then – still smiling – feed them to the sharks.” by making a tribute to his all time greatest gay moments.
©Carolyn Kaster | AP
The Christian Science Monitor weighs in on Colbert’s attempt to rename the South Carolina primary and get his referendum on the ballot. Stephen comes away smelling sweet but there’s harsh words for politicians risky enough to work with him. Check it out for the latest on who may get the corporation question on their ballots despite the court ruling. (Ballot via Bleeding Cool)
Who’s Attacking Stephen Now?
©Roger L. Wollenberg | EW
PopWatch gives a critique of both The Colbert Report and The Daily Show for potentially crossing the line between comedy and political activism. Stephen’s megaphone made of money is being misunderstood once again, I fear. The author invites a healthy, respectful discussion on the matter. Feel free to head over and include your two cents!
©Sarah L. Voisin | The Washington Post
The Washington Post delivered an article last month, in which, an expert in political rhetoric questioned if Stephen’s Super PAC ads are crossing a line of propriety for a comedian. However, it also advocates a site that uses humor to fight inaccurate or misleading political ads. Perhaps a bit contradictory but interesting none the less.
©Comedy Central
A sneak attack indeed! The Huffington Post reports that author Micheal Lewis stole a mug from The Colbert Report. I’m not sure which is stranger, that he admits to stealing from our favorite host or that Stephen told him he couldn’t have a mug to begin with. There is also a link to The Valley Girl Show, which is fairly hilarious in and of itself, where you can watch the full interview. He talks about stealing the mug just after the eleven minute mark. Perhaps it’s due to Stephen’s karma for stealing O’Reilly’s microwave?
Who’s Riding Stephen’s Coattails Now?
The Huffington Post gives a voice to a fan on a mission to garner Stephen’s help passing The California Clean Money Campaign, which intends to make full disclosure of where PACs receive their donations from (effectively removing the SHH! from Colbert Super PAC). The author shares her misadventures of trying to contact Mr. Colbert as well.
©Comedy Central
In a tongue-in-cheek report by The Daily Beast, a brief mention is made of the Good Sir Dr. Rev. Stephen T. Colbert DFA as being in the running for a position as our National Security Adviser, should Tom Donilon decide to leave. He may even be a dark horse for Secretary of State. Who knew?
The author challenges us to write him if he’s neglected to mention anyone who should hold office. Jon Stewart, perhaps?
The Huffington Post discusses the Truthiness of genre in the world of literature. It addresses how defining written works in one category over another can be a form of censorship and how discussing matters such as truth versus Truthiness is a freedom in and of itself. If the author wants to know how genre affects literature, I suggest they check their gut.
Related Stories
©Andrew Eccles | Parade
From Interfaith Voices (radio clip) the Colbert Nation’s own chaplain, Father James Martin, sits down for a twenty-minute conversation on faith and laughter. He talks about humor in a wide variety of religions and tells comical stories about several prominent religious leaders. Stephen would especially love the joke of a priest, a minister and a rabbi who try to convert a bear. Come on Nation, say it with me: A bear? But they’re Godless killing machines!
Newsbusters (a group dedicated to “exposing and combating liberal bias in the media”) writes a scathing report on Justin Wedes, who stared along with Ketchup in Stephen’s recent OWS segment. He admitted to forging a signature to get $5,000 in government grant money for education. The man was a teacher, no less. The article has its funny moments. The comments, not so much.
Tip of the Hat
Favorite comment this month from Uther in a Free Times article about the PAC and the South Carolina negotiations, “Corporations are people and so is Soylent Green.”
Wag of the Finger
Mediaite accuses Stephen of being a joke thief!
I hope you enjoyed this edition of In the Press! Here’s a little something extra to add to your Christmas cheer. Lest we forget, it is the late December version of the 4th. of July.
©Carolyn Cole | Los Angeles Times