In political and international news, Hugo Chavez, President of Venezuela, has died. In seemingly unrelated news, Jon Stewart will be taking some time off from The Daily Show. Stephen has learned that Jon Stewart will be running the country of Venezuela during his time off this summer.
More political news involves Barack Obama's upcoming visit to Israel this spring. Stephen pointed out that George W. Bush was a better friend of Israel. In 2007, Bush gave a whopping $2.3 Billion in foreign aid to Israel. Obama only plans on giving a paltry $3.1 Billion in aid to Israel. While in Israel, Obama will be awarded the Presidential Medal of Distinction. President Obama will be meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin "Bibi" Netanyahu while in Israel which may be a little bit awkward since Netanyahu seemed to be a supporter of, ... Whatshisname (Matz Latke?, Bris Schmaltzy?, Putz Schmuckney?) in the last election in November.
To learn more about Israel, Stephen welcomed Michael Oren, Israeli Ambassador to the United States, on the show. It was very helpful because we did get a brief update on what is happening in Israel and the region around Israel. At one point, Stephen remarked that Oren is just like Captain Kirk. "I work in space, I'm from Iowa." (Kirk was born in Riverside Iowa on March 22, 2228.)
This is turning out to be Queasy Week on the The Colbert Report. Dennis Tito wants to send a couple on a round trip mission to Mars. It will be just like a Carnival Cruise. Except for one thing. Radiation will be a bit of a problem, but there is a solution. As I said, Queasy. But it also presents opportunity. The lucky couple will be able to redecorate while in the space capsule and that will solve other problems, namely radiation and stuff that can't be recycled and therefore will need to be reused or re-purposed as people call it now.
Stephen's guest last night was friend of the show and actor, director, author, poet and model James Franco. More important than any of those was his interview with Stephen. And it was delightful. James Franco is the lead character in "Oz the Great and Powerful." I'm pretty sure this is not going to be as tame as the movie, "The Wizard of Oz." In the 2013 movie, we find out what happened before Dorothy came to Oz. Interestingly enough, in the description of Oscar Diggs over at imdb for "Oz the Great and Powerful," we find that Oscar Diggs must decide if he will be a good man or a great man. Who do we know that always asks whether someone or something is good or great? Yep, it's Stephen.
But back to the interview. In real life, James Franco also had a voyage of discovery, trying out many venues and exploring his inner self. And just like the scarecrow, he wanted a brain. Then, almost like Dorothy, he discovered what he really wanted out of life and that he had it all along.
In discussing the witches in the movie, Stephen brought up that ever popular game, "Marry, Hit That, or Throw a Pail of Water on Her." Lot of soul-searching is needed for that game. It prompted Stephen to ask of James Franco, "Do you want a Good Witch or a Wicked Witch?" I got the impression they were straying from actual discussion of the movie at times. Eventually, though, the discussion moved on to Home Construction with Stephen coming up with ideas of ideal places for where a house could be "placed."
Up next for James Franco is "Of Mice and Men." There is a character in that play that has not yet been cast. The obvious choice, at least for the audience, is Stephen. James Franco and Stephen Colbert ended the show with a Tolkien Showdown. Stephen's grasp of Trivia is amazing and the show ended with Stephen yelling, "How Dare You! How Dare You!"
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Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Your Honor, I Move We Adjourn
Stephen talked briefly about the important parts of Super Bowl XLVII, the Spinach Dip Bread Bowl at his party, the wide assortment of ads, and the fabulous Halftime Show with Beyonce. He was surprised at the quality and energy of the show however. Usually, in his opinion, the shows are of a more "sedate" nature with "older" talent. I assume he enjoyed the show this year though.
Speaking of younger talent, Stephen admitted he usually watches the Megyn Kelly Show on Mute. What brought up this tidbit was his discussion of the GOP and their current understanding that now that the election is over and Hispanics voted overwhelmingly for Barack Obama instead of Whatshisname (Chip Ranchero?), they should be voting GOP. They have all the right values and so, they should forget all the negative stuff said about them and just vote for Republicans in the future. We will have to wait a while to see how that plays out.
We got to see what the differences are between a taping of the "The Colbert Report" and a session of the Supreme Court. Needless to say, Stephen's show is much more entertaining. During the interview with Sonia Sotomayor, Stephen was more subdued than he usually is. I figure that is probably because a Justice of the Supreme Court automatically is given a certain amount of respect because the Supreme Court is the highest court in the land. So naturally, you should treat a Justice with some dignity. "Be on your best behavior," is how my grandmother would have put it.
Sonia Sotomayor has a book out, actually two books, one of which is "My Beloved World." It's about her, which makes it an autobiography. There was brief discussion of Dred Scott. But then back to Sonia Sotomayor. She emphasizes that she and the other justices are just ordinary people. Also, if she can reach her dreams, so can other people.
Stephen seemed to have a checkmate situation while they were discussing political affiliation, but he couldn't quite pull off a win. He assumed with all her success and self reliance that she should be a conservative. But how would he know? Well, because Obama appointed her. But actually, she points out that she is an independent.
When asked what her most conservative belief is, she answered, "I believe in the Constitution." If that didn't win her a ton of points with Mr. Stephen Colbert, I don't know what possibly could. (But then there was a whole lot of discussion about who Stephen Colbert is or was or could be. That part was confusing to everyone!)
And as for the other book she wrote. Well that is, "Mi mundo adorado." I am looking forward to reading both books. I wonder which one I will like better.
Speaking of younger talent, Stephen admitted he usually watches the Megyn Kelly Show on Mute. What brought up this tidbit was his discussion of the GOP and their current understanding that now that the election is over and Hispanics voted overwhelmingly for Barack Obama instead of Whatshisname (Chip Ranchero?), they should be voting GOP. They have all the right values and so, they should forget all the negative stuff said about them and just vote for Republicans in the future. We will have to wait a while to see how that plays out.
We got to see what the differences are between a taping of the "The Colbert Report" and a session of the Supreme Court. Needless to say, Stephen's show is much more entertaining. During the interview with Sonia Sotomayor, Stephen was more subdued than he usually is. I figure that is probably because a Justice of the Supreme Court automatically is given a certain amount of respect because the Supreme Court is the highest court in the land. So naturally, you should treat a Justice with some dignity. "Be on your best behavior," is how my grandmother would have put it.
Sonia Sotomayor has a book out, actually two books, one of which is "My Beloved World." It's about her, which makes it an autobiography. There was brief discussion of Dred Scott. But then back to Sonia Sotomayor. She emphasizes that she and the other justices are just ordinary people. Also, if she can reach her dreams, so can other people.
Stephen seemed to have a checkmate situation while they were discussing political affiliation, but he couldn't quite pull off a win. He assumed with all her success and self reliance that she should be a conservative. But how would he know? Well, because Obama appointed her. But actually, she points out that she is an independent.
When asked what her most conservative belief is, she answered, "I believe in the Constitution." If that didn't win her a ton of points with Mr. Stephen Colbert, I don't know what possibly could. (But then there was a whole lot of discussion about who Stephen Colbert is or was or could be. That part was confusing to everyone!)
And as for the other book she wrote. Well that is, "Mi mundo adorado." I am looking forward to reading both books. I wonder which one I will like better.
Friday, January 25, 2013
Stephen Colbert Is Right
That goes without saying, or course. Stephen has been upset, somewhat, that Barack Obama has taken the oath of office as POTUS so many times. But on the other hand, he was pleased to see that James Taylor sang at the Inauguration. This was supposed to be Day One for Whatshisname, but instead it is President Obama giving an Inaugural Speech, again. This time he kept talking about We the people, or as he said it, We, ... the People. It all was so distressing to Stephen that he felt compelled to take his own oath of office. And he did. And it was magnificent or as Oprah would have said, satisfying.
I had a special connection to the next part of the show, the Threat Down. It was about being sick - the Contagion Edition. We have a flu epidemic that's really bad. It includes lots of vomiting and we know that Kate Middleton was doing that a lot recently, so we can blame her for causing it and also expect everyone will now do copycat vomiting because she is so popular. Scientists have created vomiting robots, well that's just great. We are finding out that gonorrhea is super intelligent. And bears, well, Pandas, have great blood, super resistant blood. So again, wash your hands, cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze (or vomit), drink lots of fluids and get enough rest. Stay healthy!
Stephen's guest back on January 21 was Ta-Nehisi Coates, Senior Editor for the Atlantic. The first thing Stephen did, (please note that Stephen doesn't see race) was to talk extensively with Ta-Nehisi Coates about race and being black and black folks. He wanted to know if it was still exciting that Obama is president. "Yes." And perhaps even more exciting than the first time Obama was elected. Stephen noted that black kids can look up to Barack Obama but white kids got stuck looking up to Joe Biden as a role model. This was one of those nights when Stephen's questions and comments seemed to be non-stop. He should have used some of these questions back when the interview dragged when Benjamin Gibbard was the guest.
Anyway, Stephen did get around to asking for an opinion of Michele Obama's new hairstyle, the one with bangs. Well, first rule is you don't talk about a black woman's hair. Point well taken. ( You never hear anyone talking about Stephen's hair. Why is that?)
Update: Here's someone who knew a lot about hair - Madame C.J. Walker.
I had a special connection to the next part of the show, the Threat Down. It was about being sick - the Contagion Edition. We have a flu epidemic that's really bad. It includes lots of vomiting and we know that Kate Middleton was doing that a lot recently, so we can blame her for causing it and also expect everyone will now do copycat vomiting because she is so popular. Scientists have created vomiting robots, well that's just great. We are finding out that gonorrhea is super intelligent. And bears, well, Pandas, have great blood, super resistant blood. So again, wash your hands, cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze (or vomit), drink lots of fluids and get enough rest. Stay healthy!
Stephen's guest back on January 21 was Ta-Nehisi Coates, Senior Editor for the Atlantic. The first thing Stephen did, (please note that Stephen doesn't see race) was to talk extensively with Ta-Nehisi Coates about race and being black and black folks. He wanted to know if it was still exciting that Obama is president. "Yes." And perhaps even more exciting than the first time Obama was elected. Stephen noted that black kids can look up to Barack Obama but white kids got stuck looking up to Joe Biden as a role model. This was one of those nights when Stephen's questions and comments seemed to be non-stop. He should have used some of these questions back when the interview dragged when Benjamin Gibbard was the guest.
Anyway, Stephen did get around to asking for an opinion of Michele Obama's new hairstyle, the one with bangs. Well, first rule is you don't talk about a black woman's hair. Point well taken. ( You never hear anyone talking about Stephen's hair. Why is that?)
Update: Here's someone who knew a lot about hair - Madame C.J. Walker.
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