Support NeoGAF

[ZackieChan]

He has to write that way because it's "a part of history"

Spoiler

Checking his post history shows he actually just writes like that

You mean "apart of history."

Maybe his post is some meta-satire. He's Gaf's own Colbert.

 

[kirblar]

Some people don't even know that he's making fun of republicans

The Bush Administration sure didn't when they hired him for the WH correspondent's dinner.

The real lesson is that Twitter is not a good medium for satire due to how easy things get decontextualized.

 

[rokkerkory]

I am asian and don't find this racist

 

[NYCmetsfan]

Some people don't even know that he's making fun of republicans

I had a friend who really thought he was a republican for at least a year

I am asian and don't find this racist

#canclerokkerkory

 

[collige]

You can call these people misguided (I do), but they aren't missing the point of satire. They are fully aware, they just don't care. They are tired of the stereotypes.

I could believe that if the drama happened after the episode aired. But it didn't, it happened after whoever runs the show's Twitter tweeted a quote from it out of context almost a day later. That, to me, indicates that people didn't actually see the entire sketch.

 

[Nesotenso]

Most every pro-#CancelColbert person on Twitter have the word "Feminist" in their description..

And they have to use terms like "White CIS male" while calling out defenders..

I really hate this new progressive world..

sounds like the mental ward end of tumblr.

 

[a secret-boss]

I always laugh when he does it. Not really offended

 

[NYCmetsfan]

You can call these people misguided (I do), but they aren't missing the point of satire. They are fully aware, they just don't care. They are tired of the stereotypes.

So are native americans, which is the entire point

 

[benjipwns]

There is a line between satire & offense that @StephenatHome cannot dance over. He tramples it. For transphobia& racism, #cancelcolbert—
Lilith (@GrimalkinRN) March 28, 2014

You think that Colbert's satire is OK? Um, no. It's disgusting & devalues the lives of Asian & trans folks. #cancelcolbert—
Christopher Carbone (@christocarbone) March 28, 2014

#CancelColbert because these "jokes" once justified exclusionary acts, internment camps, atom bombs, napalm, and the murder of Vincent Chin.—
Bhaswati Chattopadhy (@BhaswatiChat) March 28, 2014

neat

 

[Devolution]

Liberals made their bed, now they're sleeping it.

Alongside the Tea Party/libertarians, the rise of the so-called "feminist" movement is one of the greatest, most existential threats to rational discourse in American society.

It is the moral and ethical duty of every citizen to oppose such movements wherever they are found.

This thread just took a turn for the lulz.

 

[danwarb]

sounds like the mental ward end of tumblr.

Sounds like Scientology.

 

[JABEE]

This is Colbert's moment. I remember reading this in high school and seeing people around me believe that Swift was actually endorsing cannibalism.

 

[NYCmetsfan]

RT@jbouie: Can you imagine what would have happened to Dave Chappelle if his show had aired during the Age of Twitter?

.

 

[shadyspace]

This is Colbert's moment. I remember reading this in high school and seeing people around me believe that Swift was actually endorsing cannibalism.

I had the same thought. Let's hope he doesn't capitulate.

 

[B-Dubs]

Liberals made their bed, now they're sleeping it.

Alongside the Tea Party/libertarians, the rise of the so-called "feminist" movement is one of the greatest, most existential threats to rational discourse in American society.

It is the moral and ethical duty of every citizen to oppose such movements wherever they are found.

I'd argue that these people don't really understand feminism though, mostly because they aren't smart enough to spot satire when it slaps them in the face with it's dick.

Feminism is inherently a movement that is involved in a fight for equality and I don't see how that's a bad thing in the slightest.

 

[Zaptruder]

People not understanding satire is why it's funny in the first place. It's an in joke between those that get it

 

[benjipwns]

ferrousfellow replied to your post: Life pro tip: parodies don’t get automatic immunity from being racist.

the goal of humor is to transform. if it enforces racism, then it has failed as a comedy and redoubled the very crime it had a chance to weaken.

Exactly. A “parody” whose target is an oppressed group has really missed the mark.

jordan.gif

 

[Nesotenso]

Liberals made their bed, now they're sleeping it.

Alongside the Tea Party/libertarians, the rise of the so-called "feminist" movement is one of the greatest, most existential threats to rational discourse in American society.

It is the moral and ethical duty of every citizen to oppose such movements wherever they are found.

eh, it is just misguided idiots, the kind for some inexplicable reason tumblr seems to attract. most will grow out of it. not really comparable to the tea party.

 

[JABEE]

Just because you're poor and Irish doesn't mean your children have no human rights or should be made fun of. #CancelSwift

Exactly. lol

 

[suzu]

I mean, it's nice that people care about these issues.. but picking Colbert as a target? I just don't agree. So misguided.

Alongside the Tea Party/libertarians, the rise of the so-called "feminist" movement is one of the greatest, most existential threats to rational discourse in American society.

What.

 

[NYCmetsfan]

*there's a difference when there's actual malice, real oppression or blatant ignorance on the speaker's part

 

[TUROK]

Jesus fucking Christ, people are too fucking stupid.

 

[benjipwns]

#CancelColbert because white liberals are just as complicit in making Asian Americans into punchlines and we aren't amused.—
Suey Park (@suey_park) March 27, 2014

#CancelColbert because what he calls "sensitivity" is centuries of subordination.—
Suey Park (@suey_park) March 27, 2014

#CancelColbert because there are 19 million of us and we will not tune in for race baiting.—
Suey Park (@suey_park) March 27, 2014


#CancelColbert bc e/t I hear "Ching Chong ding dong" & the like, I relive my shame growing up w White kids who said that to me regularly.—
sui generic (@cheuya) March 28, 2014

#cancelcolbert because we're sick of their transphobia, Asian jokes, and fat shaming.—
Laura (@ClangingBells) March 28, 2014

#CancelColbert because isn't he meant to be liberal? I guess you can only expect so much from privileged white cis men.—
Sophie (@S0phiex0) March 28, 2014

Because white men get endless chances to get it right, but women of color writers are just waiting for a chance. #CancelColbert—
Suey Park (@suey_park) March 28, 2014

I'm sick of my daughter's ethnicity being a punchline. It sure wasn't funny for her when she was mocked in kindergarten. #CancelColbert—
Amy D. Cubbage (@amydcubbage) March 28, 2014

People hit asian americans hard because we have NO anti-defamation leagues in place. You will still be held accountable now. #CancelColbert—
Suey Park (@suey_park) March 28, 2014

POC deal with racism every day and the real life DEADLY effects. & this clown profits off joking about POC pain. #CancelColbert Yes, please.
— William C. Anderson (@williamcander) March 28, 2014

#CancelColbert cause we really don't need another white liberal celebrity trying to justify racism.
— sugar hiccup (@modesofsnuggle) March 28, 2014

White people–please keep #CancelColbert trending until there's an apology. This is NOT the burden of people of color. Fix it. Do something.
— Suey Park (@suey_park) March 28, 2014

Using satire that "ironically" ridicules Asians=not productive for indigenous nor any marginalized group. White humor blows. #CancelColbert
— sui generic (@cheuya) March 28, 2014

so good

 

[Infinite]

Seems a little misguided but so does Colbert's sketch.

 

[NYCmetsfan]

We're gonna have to wait till monday for his response

 

[Suikoguy]

Seems a little misguided but so does Colbert's sketch.

It does? Must be another person who does not understand satire... You must think The Onion is a real news organization too.

 

[Infinite]

It does? Must be another person who does not understand satire... You must think The Onion is a real news organization too.

I understand satire. Do yourself a favor and think of an actual response to the post you quoted instead of wasting my time ad hominem and poor assumptions.

 

[Massive Duck. C.M.]

It does? Must be another person who does not understand satire... You must think The Onion is a real news organization too.

The point of the sketch is obvious, but it could have also been made in a trouble-free way. I think it's interesting that people are focusing only on what Colbert did and not what he was satirizing, but 'Muricuh

 

[Regiruler]

Colbert Nation, I advise you to consult chapter 13 in the writings of our prophet:

 

[Agnostic]

We're gonna have to wait till monday for his response

He better go in hard instead of some backpedaling bullshit.

 

[danwarb]

jordan.gif

I dispair.

 

[NYCmetsfan]

I understand satire. Do yourself a favor and think of an actual response to the post you quoted instead of wasting my time ad hominem and poor assumptions.

You also could explain your position on it being misguided

 

[Tamanon]

Stephen Colbert ‏@StephenAtHome 1m
#CancelColbert - I agree! Just saw @ColbertReport tweet. I share your rage.
Who is that, though? I'm @StephenAtHome
http://thecolbertreport.cc.com/vide...vations---washington-redskins-charm-offensive …

LOL

 

[benjipwns]

LOL

1_AAAAMERICA :lol

 

[JABEE]

Seems a little misguided but so does Colbert's sketch.

Colbert's character is acting as a mirror of Daniel Snyder's actions. He is creating an exaggerated copy of Snyder's response to the "Redskins" controversy and ripping off the nice veneer revealing the real intentions. He is creating a parallel between Colbert and Snyder. He then explains why it is stupid to be racist for the sake of tradition and playfully agrees with Snyder's tactics to handle the pressure Snyder is facing to change the name.

It's a nice bit of Satire that cleverly gets his point across. His satire is pretty transparent watching the show segment within the context of Colbert's character.

I'm not referring to you, but a lot of the Twitter campaigning seems to be willfully misinterpreting Colbert's delivery and statements to make some kind of larger point about comedy and how ignorant people will use satire as a way to reaffirm their bigotry.

I understand that point, but I don't think comedy should be limited by that, and comedians shouldn't be thinking about that. Dave Chapelle had the same concerns years ago and he cited it as one of the reasons he left his show. People were laughing at his show for the wrong reasons. I understand where he was coming from, but on a personal level, I fear the day that comedy is neutered and dumbed down universally to the point where jokes can only be told if the least attentive listener can understand the joke completely without explanation.

 

[Suikoguy]

You also could explain your position on it being misguided

Seriously, it's perfect satire. I don't see how it's any bit misguided.

The twitter response is perfect, and i'm glad it's not being ignored.

Another +1 internet points for Colbert.

Edit: Thanks JABEE, I guess I don't have the patience to explain jokes anymore.

 

[Damaniel]

Do people not understand satire?

Some people still think that Colbert is a real conservative pundit. People aren't that bright.

 

[gohepcat]

You can call these people misguided (I do), but they aren't missing the point of satire. They are fully aware, they just don't care. They are tired of the stereotypes.

No...they are actually missing the point of satire.

They keep posting that they "understand satire"

...but they stunningly do NOT understand it. They literally hold the exact same views as Colbert, but do not understand that the joke was aimed at racists.

 

[Infinite]

You also could explain your position on it being misguided

Sketch could have been made in a manner that didn't raise eyebrows. I think the people calling Colbert out are well aware of what satire is and that this was satire or an attempt at it. They just don't care. It still makes Asians the butt of the joke with lazy negative stereotypes and that's the part that makes them upset. Racism isn't undone because you slap "oh im being satircal!" on the box.

 

[TS-08]

Sketch could have been made in a manner that didn't raise eyebrows.I think the people calling Colbert out are well aware of what satire is and that this was satire or an attempt at it. They just don't care. It still makes Asians the butt of the joke with lazy negative stereotypes and that's the part that makes them upset. Racism isn't undone because you slap "oh im being satircal!" on the box.

You really don't understand what satire is.

 

[Brianimaniac]

Saying that you understand what satire is doesn't make it so.

 

[demon]

Sketch could have been made in a manner that didn't raise eyebrows.

hahaha

 

[TUROK]

Sketch could have been made in a manner that didn't raise eyebrows. I think the people calling Colbert out are well aware of what satire is and that this was satire or an attempt at it. They just don't care. It still makes Asians the butt of the joke with lazy negative stereotypes and that's the part that makes them upset. Racism isn't undone because you slap "oh im being satircal!" on the box.

So, you actually did miss the point after all.

Defending such a blatant stereotype perfectly echoes the situation of the Redskins defending their name and mascot.

 

[Nephtis]

Some people still think that Colbert is a real conservative pundit. People aren't that bright.

I have a hard time understanding how anyone could not see Colbert's character for what it is, and what it mocks.

 

[NYCmetsfan]

Sketch could have been made in a manner that didn't raise eyebrows. I think the people calling Colbert out are well aware of what satire is and that this was satire or an attempt at it. They just don't care. It still makes Asians the butt of the joke with lazy negative stereotypes and that's the part that makes them upset. Racism isn't undone because you slap "oh im being satircal!" on the box.

What skit did you watch? Synder is the butt of the jokes he even ends the bit on that!. Colbert is helping the audience to laugh at people who think those stereotypes are accurate and defend them.

 

[benjipwns]

My favorite ones are the ones that start throwing in their own hobbyhorse like transphobia or fat-shaming.

Actually, I take that back. My favorite ones are the ones ranting about "white humor" that's comedy gold.

 

[benjipwns]

Earlier in this thread I said "comedy gold" because of its historical usage not because gold is close to yellow in color and yellow is a term often negatively associated with Asians. I apologize for my uninformed views and ask forgiveness from the oriental or whatever community.

 

[TS-08]

Earlier in this thread I said "comedy gold" because of its historical usage not because gold is close to yellow in color and yellow is a term often negatively associated with Asians. I apologize for my uninformed views and ask forgiveness from the oriental or whatever community.

#Cancelbenjipwns.

 

[B-Dubs]

Sketch could have been made in a manner that didn't raise eyebrows. I think the people calling Colbert out are well aware of what satire is and that this was satire or an attempt at it. They just don't care. It still makes Asians the butt of the joke with lazy negative stereotypes and that's the part that makes them upset. Racism isn't undone because you slap "oh im being satircal!" on the box.

Snyder was the butt of the joke, not Asians. You missed it completely.

 

[lupinko]

Colbert Nation, I advise you to consult chapter 13 in the writings of our prophet:

I need this sent to me from home.