"Global War on Terror" (dun dun dun!): The Taliban has regrouped in Afghanistan, it seems. And there's also some al-Qaeda business going on in Somalia, so "we're back in Somalia, a country so poor, its charity ads run in Ethiopia."As for terrorism-related goings-on in the States, Barack Obama hasn't been having much luck with his name. People keep botching it up accidentally (I'm tempted to put quotation marks around that) to connect it to Osama and stressing his middle name, Hussein. Correspondent Aasif Mandvi talked about the issue... His "My Cock Taintstain Osama" joke didn't get a very positive response... I was surprised! Daily Show audiences always love the word "taintstain"!
"Baby Talk": I thought this was pretty darn funny (calling babies unlovable and pictures of people drunk-crying... these are a few of my favorite things). The way Samantha Bee and Jason Jones teamed up reminded me of another Daily Show husband-wife segment: "We Love Showbiz" with Steve Carell and Nancy Walls. Anyone else remember that? I was quite fond of it.
The night's guest was author of On Truth, Harry Frankfurt... kind of. The man was barely there! I mean, he was there, but his mind seemed to be elsewhere during the interview, hardly answering Jon's questions. Goodness, it drove Jon to the point where he asked, "Are you high? What is the lagtime here?!"
Jon/Stephen: Stephen Colbert's a fan of facts from 3rd grade science books. Oh, and the way he said, "Sometimes... I am the Lincoln Tunnel" made me giggle like an immature little schoolgirl. Moment of Zen: Babies are born every day. One may grow up to be a future president!... or a hoodlum... or a mugger...
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1-10-2007 @ 2:02PM
Michael Cicconi said...
I think Aasif used the word 'taintstain'. And I like when he made a joke about himself.
Did you notice that Jon had a different tie on for the interview? Was it pre-taped? I haven't read his book(s) but I'm sure Mr. Frankfurt is an excellent writer, however it seemed like he has a public speaking difficulty or something. I also spotted his cane; TDS has taped interviews with guests who have wheelchairs differently (they don't come from backstage, they're already at Jon's desk).
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1-10-2007 @ 9:46PM
Annie Wu said...
Wow, how did I spell "taintstain" wrong? Sorry about that.
I distinctly remember Mr. Frankfurt promoting 'On Bullshit' back in March of 2005. However, I only remember because they didn't bleep "bullshit", not because Frankfurt seemed "out of it", like he was during this night's interview. And yes, having the guest already by the desk happens every once in a while, as you said. Usually with the older guests. I rembember the rather frail-looking Mr. Vonnegut was already by the desk when he was on the program.
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