In general the NYTimes is very good, it's among the last good papers in the country, but she just left a huge black stain on it's record. There's a reason she doesn't work there anymore.
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The Official Daily Show Thread with Jon Stewart
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In general the NYTimes is very good, it's among the last good papers in the country, but she just left a huge black stain on it's record. There's a reason she doesn't work there anymore.
They slightly changed the name when Jon took over (and to distance themselves from Kilborn), so why not just replace his name with Noah's? Problem solved.
Its also why I don't watch the Late late Show anymore.
Kaleinc
Banned
This whole idea that a newspaper article can serve as greenlight to start war is akward. Jon can blame Miller for bad journalism or whatever but wars and other heavy hitters are exclusively administration's sins. A piece in NYT is just that - a piece in NYT, it ain't supreme court or congress paperwork. Surprisingly enough Washington is deep in wars as ever.
It wasn't the greenlight, but her reporting helped Bush make his case. Had she done her job properly Bush couldn't have used her reporting to help justify the war and his case would have been that much harder.
adamsappel
Member
It also let neocons say, "See, even the New York Times says we should go to war!"
Kaleinc
Banned
Those folks have no need to make their case. Common, anyone remembers the Snowden thing? NSA and CIA read emails as they used to, tap the phones as they used to and violate Constitution in any way, shape or form same as before. Meanwhile Snowden is like useless meat in some dumphole and reporters he worked with are ruined.
That's not nearly the same thing, we also look at the media differently now than we did then, and you know it. Pretending she didn't have a hand in helping to sell the war is the height of ignorance. It requires ignoring everything we know about the build up to Iraq.
canoli2006
Member
Part of me wishes Jon wasn't leaving. The next presidential campaign is slowly becoming a circus and yes looking like a big brother type reality show.
Kaleinc
Banned
What she was selling is what all papers sell - controversy, 'click baits', hot garbage. The Daily show having been shitting on the media for 15+ years is well aware of that.
SpiralZilla
Member
I second this. I was upset when I found out he was going to leave this year, especially so soon after the end of the Colbert Report, but everyone has to retire eventually. At least the show isn't ending.
undrtakr900
Member
I know this thread is dead, but last night's segment on "dad bods" was great with a hilarious look at the male/female portrayal in the media/public.
Watch here (if you missed it):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XRcrHP4xmlg
Watch here (if you missed it):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XRcrHP4xmlg
chalkitdown1
Member
The Fox denial and Jon's subsequent proof on Wednesday's show. Fucking hell. Stuart Varney is one of the biggest pieces of shit I've ever seen.
davepoobond
you can't put a price on sparks
That was really hilarious. I can't believe Fox News is pushing back against their own narrative.
If this is what makes them stop lambasting on poor people I guess that ultimately it is better...
It's been this long. Jon calling them on their shit, and backing it up is probably white noise to them by now
Dominican Power
Member
Lewis Black killed it. I also loved Jordan Klepper's UK segment. UK politics are a breath of fresh air compared to American politics. Holy shit!
chalkitdown1
Member
The montage of Jon not knowing anything about his interviewees last night was wonderful.
DietRob
i've been begging for over 5 years.
Yes, just like at the end it says "Thanks for the memories, Joe."
Pop-O-Matic
Banned
... so did they misspell this intentionally?
If they did, they should have went the extra mile and had it be "The Daily Show Remembers John Daily" instead.
It is intentional. They've been doing various misspellings of his name whenever they do a recap like this.
Thanks Jeff
minor effort
Banned
AV Club: On his last show, Jon Stewarts foes will basically tell him to fuck off
Depending on the names they can get for this, the final episode might be pretty amazing. I like the idea of this.
Depending on the names they can get for this, the final episode might be pretty amazing. I like the idea of this.
Will only be worth it if they get Bush for this.
Bush and Cheney as a duo.
chalkitdown1
Member
Is the show off again this week?
I don't understand the idea behind taking a two week break when he's leaving in August anyway! I need my daily fix!
I don't understand the idea behind taking a two week break when he's leaving in August anyway! I need my daily fix!
davepoobond
you can't put a price on sparks
Yeah they took a 2 week vacation.
Watch the month of zen in the mean time. There's a thread.
I would think his last 5-6 weeks won't be [all] normal episodes.
davepoobond
you can't put a price on sparks
speaking of obama, Jon Stewart makes an appearance in the West Wing Week, essentially its a quick behind the scenes of the daily show.
https://youtu.be/ID-udiwaCVU?t=3m39s
https://youtu.be/ID-udiwaCVU?t=3m39s
SigmasonicX
Member
The entire bit with answers to Twitter questions being tortured out of Jon was pretty great.
EDIT: Come to think of it, will this thread be moved to OT for the final week?
EDIT: Come to think of it, will this thread be moved to OT for the final week?
moffattron9000
Member
Patrick Stewart can make anything amazing.
Dragon1893
Member
I'm going to miss Jon so much. Having a hard time dealing with it.
TheAbsolution
Member
Who's creating the final week thread?
DietRob
i've been begging for over 5 years.
I understand this completely. I'm having a really hard time too. Sure it was difficult saying goodbybe to Colbert. But with Jon it's completely different for me. I'm going to cry like a baby on Stewart's last show. I just know it.
ps. Jordan IS amazing. He's going to be the next TDS staffer that will go on to do awesome things.
Freyjadour
Member
Pretty poor penultimate episode.
davepoobond
you can't put a price on sparks
are they playing that vote for the best clips thing?
Sponsored the episode too.
didn't that air last Sunday?
It is on the website with that date
Last regular guest. BUt I guess Thursday will be filled with guests and cameos ala Colbert
FortuneFaded
Member
I would recommend to everyone here listen to this week's Daily Show Without Jon Stewart with Jon Stewart as the guest. He goes in depth into the working process behind the show