Stephen Colbert in the Zeitgeist for April 18, 2007

The greatest living American and some of his best friends as seen through the Zeitgeist of April 18, 2007.

Stephen accepts GLAAD award by video
As reported yesterday by Ms Interpreted, The Colbert Report was honored at the GLAAD award ceremonies in Los Angeles this weekend.

• GLAAD tidings – Variety: “Special recognition winner Stephen Colbert imagined his new trophy to be “just like an Oscar only wearing short shorts and a vest” when he accepted via taped message.”

Complete episodes now on XBox, soon on AT&T and Verizon.
Original word was only Tek Janson was available on XBox. I hadn’t heard about AT&T before…

• “Daily Show” and “Colbert Report” hit Xbox Live Marketplace – GameSpy.com: “Microsoft officially announced today that both “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart” and “The Colbert Report” will be available within 24 hours of each airing on Xbox Live Marketplace. As of our check a few minutes ago on Xbox Live Video Marketplace, last night’s airings of both shows are currently available in 480p for 160 Microsoft Points ($2.00 USD).”
• Coming soon to your cell: Live TV – CNN Money: “(Business 2.0 Magazine) — Would you watch 24 or The Colbert Report on a 2-inch screen? Verizon Wireless (Charts) and AT&T are betting millions of consumers will. By the end of 2007, both companies will have services that broadcast several channels of live TV to specially equipped handsets.”

Sounds like appearing on The Colbert Report is a good thing.
More evidence that non-it-getters, and just plain wrong.

• “I was for it before I was against it.” – Althouse.com: “Did you see John Kerry on “The Colbert Report”? I thought he was decently amusing when Stephen Colbert asked him about his position on the environment. Sure, it was scripted — “I was for it before I was against it” — but self-deprecation is good. Especially for Kerry.”
• Rep. Cohen: ‘What’s body lotion for?’ – The Hill: ““I watch Colbert occasionally because he has become my new best friend,” says Cohen, referring to Comedy Central’s “The Colbert Report,” on which he recently appeared despite well-publicized warnings from Democratic Caucus Chairman Rep. Rahm Emanuel (D-Ill.).

  Best friend? Colbert asked Cohen whether he was a black woman.

  Obviously not, the lawmaker replied.”

• Annual Memphis Gridiron Show to Roast Local Politicians This Weekend – The Memphis Flyer: “Each year, the Gridiron organization also presents its Headliner Award to honor one local leader for outstanding service to the community. This year’s award winner is U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen, who survived a grueling election and an appearance on The Colbert Report in addition to representing his constituents with distinction.”

But some will try to use it against you
It’s a little early for 2008 Congresional elections, but I really want to see how this one plays out.

• Former Broward mayor to run for Congress – The Miami Herald: “Graber said Monday that he will run against Congressman Robert Wexler for the seat in District 19 that includes northern Broward and southern Palm Beach counties….

  And the 58-year-old gynecologist also criticized Wexler for joking about prostitution and drug use on Stephen Colbert’s show, a spoof on a right-wing talk show last year.”

Six Degrees of Stephen Colbert

• Lewis Black’s New Pilot Picked Up Here – CCInsider.com: “We’ve been following the evolution of the new Lewis Black series “The Root of All Evil” from the Craig’s List audience announcement to the blog recap of the show. Last week, Comedy Central announced that we are picking up the courtroom-style pilot that puts pop culture on trial with help from guest comedians like Patton Oswalt and Paul F. Tomkins. Congratulations to the world!”

Gratuitous Name Dropping

• Beyond Imus: It’s the Hypocrisy, Stupid! – AlterNet.com: “A few others walk a fine line of satirizing prejudices while trying not to reinforce them. Stephen Colbert has built a not-so-bright, archconservative character deliberately to skewer that character’s politics.”
• Here’s the Scoop – DCist.com: “In an effort to make tax day a little easier, Ben and Jerry’s is offering a free scoop of ice cream to customers between noon and 8:00 p.m. today. Maybe it’s to time see if Stephen Colbert’s AmeriCone Dream inspires feelings of patriotic pride while you fork over cash to the IRS.”