Obviously, I'm grateful for lazy, rainy Saturdays that end with red wine and dumb comedies, but that's not particularly interesting. I am, however, also grateful for satire, which is interesting and far more entertaining than my day's inactivity. Satire directed at the media and current events is a particular favorite.
I believe this genre began with Weekend Update and the inimitable Chevy Chase.
The Onion was next, and it was this clip that inspired today's post. This perfectly captures the absurdity of the "news" reported by the 24 hour networks.
Breaking News: Some Bullshit Happening Somewhere
And then there is my favorite, The Daily Show. I might have a (not so) secret crush on Jon Stewart too. I love this show most when he points out the ridiculous hypocrisy of the talking heads and politicians. The following two clips are several months old, but they are hilarious, maddening, and, speaking as a teacher, incredibly gratifying. I guess sometimes it's more productive to turn anger and frustration into comedy. Each clip is about five minutes but worth your time if you have it.
| The Daily Show With Jon Stewart | Mon - Thurs 11p / 10c | |||
| Crisis in Dairyland - Angry Curds | ||||
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Lest you think they only pick on Fox News, here's a clip of Stewart poking fun at the bombast on MSNBC...
| The Daily Show With Jon Stewart | Mon - Thurs 11p / 10c | |||
| Olbertunity Knocks | ||||
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