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[iMax]

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/03/31/a...n-stewart-on-the-daily-show.html?src=twr&_r=0

 

[maxcriden]

His globetrotting spirit (and ability to speak six languages) set him apart in comedy, and he performed widely in the United States between 2010 and 2012, eventually coming to Mr. Stewart’s attention about two years ago.

Six languages. Damn. That's awesome.

 

[Sir_Crocodile]

was he funny when he was on the show before?

 

[Razorskin]

Too green for my liking, but I hope he does well.

 

[jchap]

Very meh choice

 

[Mesousa]

"America may be this, but AFRICA is this."


Absolutely rubbish choice. Wont be watching.

 

[Yahsper]

I think he's funny

 

[PranooY]

Watching this. I like him.

Edit: Shit. Haha, beaten.

 

[Jb]

Never really heard of him, but I hope he's good.

 

[British Monsoon]

I'm quite familiar with him from British TV, he'll do well I think, dude's very charismatic and has a sharp wit. It will undoubtedly be an uphill battle for him, but I think he'll prove to be as good, if not better than Stewart when it comes to the interview stuff.

 

[CoolOff]

Not feeling this. Cenac or Aasif would've been good.

 

[Tawney Bomb]

I'm not familiar with the name, but I'll give him a shot before saying he can't fill Stewart's shoes.

 

[acheron_xl]

Really smart guy. And really into issues. And kinda funny. I get the sense that he's just not a very fun guy. Honestly, he'll probably be better as the straight man to the correspondents than as a correspondent himself.

 

[pants]

Least funny guy ever

 

[nilbog21]

= [

 

[zomaha]

never heard of him. i guess i'll have to look up his stuff.

 

[Oppo]

huh. well good luck to him.

I kind of liked the Aisha Tyler idea. oh well.

 

[runningjoke]

Great guy but maybe too dry as a host. Will have to check it out

 

[Codeblue]

I don't think I'd be satisfied with anyone they could name just because I can't imagine the show without Stewart. I'll give it a shot though.

 

[Mexen]

Mixed feelings about this. Best of luck to him.

 

[OldRoutes]

I think he's funny

Hahaha, that was really good!

 

[ShOcKwAvE]

Least funny guy ever

As far as Daily Show correspondents go, I'd probably agree. I really don't get this choice.

 

[Pai Pai Master]

Least funny guy ever

Jon Stewart isn't that funny either. He's got a good team of writers and is passionate about some important issues, and very good at discussing them in skits or interviews. I think this is a good pick if they want to continue what Jon started with the show after 2000.

 

[ChaosXVI]

I wish him the best of luck...but man, I just can't see anyone else in that seat but Jon Stewart, the deck is definitely stacked against him.

 

[V_Ben]

Man, that's a great pull. He's funny and intelligent. I feel like Jon Stewart picked him himself.

 

[mclem]

I've seen him a couple of times in the UK - most memorably on QI - and I have to admit, I rather like him. I'm curious to see how he'll do.

 

[Kaladin]

I hope he's better than Larry Wilmore.

Haven't enjoyed that show yet.

 

[Ominym]

Rough seat to be in, but I'll give him a shot.

 

[Scarecrow]

I think he's funny

That was ok! There are some much worse choices out there. Hope this guy pulls it off.

 

[bobbychalkers]

Unexpected but I can see him doing well. I like his special on Netflix.

 

[ReplacementPelican]

Six languages. Damn. That's awesome.

Most of them he only knows how to say 'I don't speak...' in though. Or so he has said.

Anyway, awesome choice and I'll definitely be looking forward to this.

 

[Kabouter]

I think he's funny

Ha, that's great .

 

[massoluk]

I like him well enough the few times I caught him on the Daily Shows injecting international perspective on shits people in the US ignored.

Could work I guess, if the writing staffs don't all quit with Stewart.

 

[Rootbeer]

As far as Daily Show correspondents go, I'd probably agree. I really don't get this choice.

I'm trying to understand it myself.

The guy has an interesting background, and his language skill set is definitely impressive and they'll get some good mileage out of that probably. But him as a host feels like a stretch. I hope CC knows what they are doing.

 

[tycoonheart]

I watched his standup on Netflix and I thought it was subpar .Thats all I know about him really.

 

[BertramCooper]

I like the guy, but I was very much hoping for a female host.

 

[KDC720]

Never heard of him, I'll gladly give him some time but hes got some big shoes to fill.

Interesting of Stewart to hand things off to a relative unknown instead of someone more established.

 

[Jigorath]

He's only been working there for 5 months and he already gets the top gig? Well alright, I wasn't going to watch without Stewart anyways.

 

[neorej]

He's only been working there for 5 months and he already gets the top gig? Well alright, I wasn't going to watch without Stewart anyways.

John Oliver walked before they could offer it to him.

 

[linsivvi]

His first act as a correspondent wasn't great, but it improved afterwards. After watching that standup routine someone posted I'm a bit more confident.

Honestly they are in a no win situation since the most qualified person left a year too early. When John Oliver was hosting the quality didn't drop a single bit.

It must suck for Comedy Central to lose their 3 best talents within a year.

 

[Anoregon]

Unexpected choice, I am certainly interested to see how he does. Hopefully he will find a groove to settle into without too much trouble. I would hate to see TDS end up either being canceled or morphing into something too far from what it's been for the past decade or so.

 

[Trickster]

I think he's funny

sold

 

[Deadly Cyclone]

I like the choice. The dude is funny, and very smart. He always came across as someone who knows what he's talking about.

I think it'll work fine.

 

[OnPoint]

I thought it was going to be Jessica Williams.

Huh.

I don't know this guy so I don't know how to feel about it.

 

[The Technomancer]

He's only been working there for 5 months and he already gets the top gig? Well alright, I wasn't going to watch without Stewart anyways.

I think that's why he gets the top gig. Setting aside that other correspondents like Jessica have said they don't want it, I think it makes sense they want the new lead to be someone who wasn't entrenched in the old system

 

[The Technomancer]

I thought it was going to be Jessica Williams.

Jessica's said she doesn't want it, which is a shame because she'd far and away be my first choice

 

[Jigorath]

I think that's why he gets the top gig. Setting aside that other correspondents like Jessica have said they don't want it, I think it makes sense they want the new lead to be someone who wasn't entrenched in the old system

What do you mean?

 

[woolley]

Not really sure how well he'll do on the show but he seems like a nice genuine guy.

He has a documentary on Netflix if you want to check him out.

 

[RDreamer]

He seems kind of funny I suppose, but how is he with politics? I wonder how genuine he'll come off when he's ripping our politicians (and fox news) to shreds. I guess before that, I wonder if he'll even be doing that.

I think the only one that could actually replace Jon Stewart is John Oliver. Unfortunate he got another gig, basically doing the same thing, lol. I think Aasiv could have been cool, too.

 

[crisdecuba]

I'm cautiously optimistic about this choice, especially because he seems smart enough to fill the interviewer spot.

For those who wanted Jessica Williams, care to elaborate why? I never saw it.