Stephen Colbert is a “Weapon of Mass Distraction”

In case you were worried that Stephen’s hold on popular culture might somehow slip away, IDW Publishing is here to comfort you. Look for their boxed set of politically ‘inspired’ trading cards, set to debut this May. From Comic Book Resources:

“GEORGE W. BUSH AND THE WEAPONS OF MASS DISTRACTION” TELL A COMICAL STORY OF POLITICS GONE AWRY
by CBR News Team, Editor
Posted: March 13, 2007

IDW Publishing is please to announce the debut of their George W. Bush and his weapons of mass distractions trading cards. Not a “once upon a time” type of story, this one begins quite differently: “King George II reigns over the proud monarchy of Americaland.” Told through a series of 36 trading cards, this is the tale of George W. Bush and his weapons of mass distractions.

While chock-full of facts, these cards offer an alternative way of viewing these powerful men and women. You’ll discover that:

Stephen Colbert is the ultimate weapon of mass distraction. His viewers tune in for a laugh, while secretly-seeded propaganda pellets seep into their synapses.

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It seems a little strange that Stephen should find himself a part of a set that includes George W. Bush, Dick Cheney, Bill O’Reilly and Condoleeza Rice, but “Stephen” must be very proud.