The Daily Show

Kaldaur · Post by **Kaldaur** » April 9, 2004, 4:10 pm

My question for you all is this: What do you think of the Daily Show with Jon Stewart? Are you a fan or do you hate it? Do you think it gives us a representation of what's going on underneath the humor, or do you think it's a stupid waste of time? Do you find yourself watching it more for news rather than regular news outlets? I've divided the poll along liberal/conservative standpoints. Don't flame the poll, it's my first. Discussion welcome.
I'm using the Daily Show in my political science class for a debate on whether or not people actually use the show for news reporting. I would appreciate honest responses. Are you liberal/conservative, and do you like/dislike the show? Thanks everyone.

Adex_Xeda · Post by **Adex_Xeda** » April 9, 2004, 4:18 pm

I get a kick out of watching it.

Dregor Thule · Post by **Dregor Thule** » April 9, 2004, 4:20 pm

It's brilliant. It's highly liberal of course, so I expect a good many people here might not like it, but I think it's comic genius. I get my news from 2 sources. Yahoo and the Daily Show. Ok, 3 sources, VV too

. I think Stewarts reactions to the dumb shit people do (man, woman, liberal, republican, american, other) are just priceless.

I'm liberal btw (in case you didn't know!)

Zaelath · Post by **Zaelath** » April 9, 2004, 4:22 pm

The Daily Show had the most balanced news I ever saw in the US, for one reason.. they didn't really care who got them a laugh, as long as they did.

I don't think it was a particularly factual news service, but I do think it was probably the most unbiased in the country, AND they managed to cover some foreign news as well. All that, humour, and an interview all in an hour =p

Oh, and I can't vote in your poll because I don't stuff myself in your narrow liberal/conservative/whatever my daddy was groups.

Sheryl · Post by **Sheryl** » April 9, 2004, 4:24 pm

i think that show is funny as hell.

archeiron · Post by **archeiron** » April 9, 2004, 4:47 pm

In my mind, this show has a legitimate niche within the jounalistic ecosystem. There has historically always been a place for satirical editorials of current events. This forum can take liberties and express opinions that ideally shouldn't be present in fact-based journalism.

I think that Jon Stewart is sometimes incredibly funny and sometimes he is a bit weak.

This isn't a bad (American) equivalent to the "Have I Got News for You" show in the UK (which used to be the best show evah). It was a shame when they lost Angus Deayton.

Wulfran · Post by **Wulfran** » April 9, 2004, 4:53 pm

I find he cracks me up a lot more often than not. Some people tag the show as liberal right now but he takes his shots at everybody: its just the current US President is a Republican so it provides more opportunity to poke fun at the Republicans. Sorta like SNL when Dana Carvey did his George Sr bits vs Phil Hartman's Clinton.

Midnyte_Ragebringer · Post by **Midnyte_Ragebringer** » April 9, 2004, 4:57 pm

His liberal pokes and jabs irk me, but overall it's a funny show.

Jice Virago · Post by **Jice Virago** » April 9, 2004, 5:15 pm

The Daily Show is probably the most honest news show (if you want to call it that) on the air at the moment. Political spin doctors are taking its existance very seriously, as shown by the Dems and Republicans both sending people to be interviewed during the presidential races and the 9/11 hearings. It is capable of showing through satire things other news agencies can't dream of saying. While it definitely has a liberal slant in many cases, that as much to do with the fact that the current ruling party of the US being the neocons (they were pretty vicious towards Slick Willy while he was in the office) as it does with the natural liberal nature of comedians. They slam anyone who says or does something extremely stupid, its just that the neocons are cornering the market on that commodity lately. Their jabs at Fox news are just priceless.

Kaldaur · Post by **Kaldaur** » April 9, 2004, 5:16 pm

I appreciate the replies so far everyone.

Zaelath, my class is currently defining what makes up a liberal/conservative, and these are the classifications that we were given to work with. Because of this, I had to define my poll in those viewpoints. I know not everyone would classify themselves as these, but I work with what I'm given.

kyoukan · Post by **kyoukan** » April 9, 2004, 7:22 pm

Midnyte_Ragebringer wrote:His liberal pokes and jabs irk me, but overall it's a funny show.

But it doesn't bother when you when he pokes and jabs at the left? Yeah didn't think so.

Keverian FireCry · Post by **Keverian FireCry** » April 9, 2004, 7:30 pm

This is the best show on TV right now. Its the only show other than Sopranos that I will plan ahead to catch the new episodes. I friggin love this show.

Aslanna · Post by **Aslanna** » April 9, 2004, 8:58 pm

I watched it all the time before I moved. But it was abot the only thing I watched so I don't feel like paying $40 a month for cable to watch it. Guess I'll have to search for 'reruns' on the net.

noel · Post by **noel** » April 9, 2004, 9:35 pm

I'm sure I'll come under fire for this, but I don't really consider it a liberal show at all. They told just as many and just as harsh jokes during the Clinton administration, but the show was just less popular then, and it didn't really come into it's own until John Stewart started hosting.

Truant · Post by **Truant** » April 9, 2004, 10:10 pm

I'd back up that statement that it wasn't really a liberal show.

masteen · Post by **masteen** » April 9, 2004, 11:12 pm

Didn't Stewart start hosting early in Willy's second term? Regardless, they shoot their barbs at whichever side presents a target.

Asheran Mojomaster · Post by **Asheran Mojomaster** » April 9, 2004, 11:23 pm

masteen wrote:Didn't Stewart start hosting early in Willy's second term? Regardless, they shoot their barbs at whichever side presents a target.

Yeah, the guy before him was only in for like a season or so I think.

masteen · Post by **masteen** » April 9, 2004, 11:32 pm

Asheran Mojomaster wrote:
masteen wrote:Didn't Stewart start hosting early in Willy's second term? Regardless, they shoot their barbs at whichever side presents a target.
Yeah, the guy before him was only in for like a season or so I think.

Wrong. Craig Killborne left Sportscenter back in 1993 to start The Daily Show. He stayed for quite a few seasons before he got the late late show.

Voronwë · Post by **Voronwë** » April 10, 2004, 12:25 am

i think it is a hilarious show.

love how you only let people choose being conservative or liberal. But such is the political climate we live in...

anyway, even though yeah Stewart makes no apologies for his personal political views, he gives the Democrats their fair shair of ribbing.

For instance the Democratic Primary coverage was tagged "Race from the White House", which is pretty good =).

Midnyte_Ragebringer · Post by **Midnyte_Ragebringer** » April 10, 2004, 1:13 am

kyoukan wrote:
Midnyte_Ragebringer wrote:His liberal pokes and jabs irk me, but overall it's a funny show.
But it doesn't bother when you when he pokes and jabs at the left? Yeah didn't think so.

LOL Of course it doesn't bother me.

Asheran Mojomaster · Post by **Asheran Mojomaster** » April 10, 2004, 1:56 am

masteen wrote:
Asheran Mojomaster wrote:
masteen wrote:Didn't Stewart start hosting early in Willy's second term? Regardless, they shoot their barbs at whichever side presents a target.
Yeah, the guy before him was only in for like a season or so I think.
Wrong. Craig Killborne left Sportscenter back in 1993 to start The Daily Show. He stayed for quite a few seasons before he got the late late show.

Ah, well I didnt start watching it til a season before, then. Thought that was the first season of it heh, had never heard of it before that.

Sionistic · Post by **Sionistic** » April 10, 2004, 2:24 am

you didnt miss much with craig

Truant · Post by **Truant** » April 10, 2004, 9:18 am

I actually miss Craig being on Sportscenter.

Xzion · Post by **Xzion** » April 10, 2004, 10:04 am

WTF we have 12 conservatives on this site? We need to work on running those fuckers out faster

nobody · Post by **nobody** » April 10, 2004, 2:38 pm

That sounds like a predjudice remark Xzion

masteen · Post by **masteen** » April 10, 2004, 8:08 pm

Truant wrote:I actually miss Craig being on Sportscenter.

Yeah, the feelgood edition of the show always owned.

Xyun · Post by **Xyun** » April 11, 2004, 4:12 am

Daily show is the best program on TV right now. I highly recommend going over to http://www.comedycentral.com and watching some clips. Scroll down to the latest "Back in Black" clip regarding the FCC.

Stalker Vacio · Post by **Stalker Vacio** » April 13, 2004, 7:35 pm

Xyun wrote:Daily show is the best program on TV right now. I highly recommend going over to http://www.comedycentral.com and watching some clips. Scroll down to the latest "Back in Black" clip regarding the FCC.

I did, and now I can't stop watching http://www.comedycentral.com/tv_shows/c ... lips.jhtml

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