Comments on: Friday Free-for-all http://www.nofactzone.net/2008/06/27/friday-free-for-all-7/ Stephen Colbert and 'The Colbert Report' News Blog and Fan Site Mon, 15 Mar 2010 02:15:05 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: Jess http://www.nofactzone.net/2008/06/27/friday-free-for-all-7/comment-page-1/#comment-324436 Jess Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:06:37 +0000 http://www.nofactzone.net/?p=4310#comment-324436 HAHAHA. Has anybody else seen the new Aussie Comedy Channel commercials advertising the Report's shiny new timeslot of 7pm? It made me grin. Stephen makes a joke about the reports on current affairs shows about things that could kill you and warns that the only way you can save yourself is by watching The Colbert Report at 7pm weeknights, right after The Daily Show - "which, incidentally, could also kill you." HAHAHA. Has anybody else seen the new Aussie Comedy Channel commercials advertising the Report’s shiny new timeslot of 7pm? It made me grin. Stephen makes a joke about the reports on current affairs shows about things that could kill you and warns that the only way you can save yourself is by watching The Colbert Report at 7pm weeknights, right after The Daily Show – “which, incidentally, could also kill you.”

]]> By: Ms Interpreted http://www.nofactzone.net/2008/06/27/friday-free-for-all-7/comment-page-1/#comment-324399 Ms Interpreted Tue, 01 Jul 2008 15:33:55 +0000 http://www.nofactzone.net/?p=4310#comment-324399 I can thank (or blame) <i>The Colbert Report</i> (and <i>The Daily Show</i>) for increasing my consumption of non-fiction by a factor of ten. I was always a bookworm, but I used to read fiction almost to the exclusion of all else. I still read more fiction than not, but I'm nearly always in the midst of at least one work of non-fiction now; it's a nice accompaniment to the novels I otherwise gorge myself on. (I'm reading Bill Moyers' <i>On Democracy</i> now, among other things, and he really humbles me. The essays/speeches in this book are well worth your time!) However, I must also blame <i>The Colbert Report</i> for allowing me much less time in which to indulge my reading habits. I spend more time than I'm going to admit to working on this site, especially on those nights when it's my turn to recap. ;) Oh, and I should also probably thank Stephen and <i>The Report</i> for enticing me up to NYC for a taping a couple of years ago. Once I discovered just <i>how</i> easy a trip it was to make, I started making other jaunts to NYC to take in shows, etc. Having met (however briefly) some very entertaining people along the way has really upped my "cool" factor with my nieces and nephews. Nice! I can thank (or blame) The Colbert Report (and The Daily Show) for increasing my consumption of non-fiction by a factor of ten. I was always a bookworm, but I used to read fiction almost to the exclusion of all else. I still read more fiction than not, but I’m nearly always in the midst of at least one work of non-fiction now; it’s a nice accompaniment to the novels I otherwise gorge myself on. (I’m reading Bill Moyers’ On Democracy now, among other things, and he really humbles me. The essays/speeches in this book are well worth your time!)

However, I must also blame The Colbert Report for allowing me much less time in which to indulge my reading habits. I spend more time than I’m going to admit to working on this site, especially on those nights when it’s my turn to recap. ;)

Oh, and I should also probably thank Stephen and The Report for enticing me up to NYC for a taping a couple of years ago. Once I discovered just how easy a trip it was to make, I started making other jaunts to NYC to take in shows, etc. Having met (however briefly) some very entertaining people along the way has really upped my “cool” factor with my nieces and nephews. Nice!

]]> By: prazzledazzle http://www.nofactzone.net/2008/06/27/friday-free-for-all-7/comment-page-1/#comment-324394 prazzledazzle Tue, 01 Jul 2008 09:30:32 +0000 http://www.nofactzone.net/?p=4310#comment-324394 Mine is exactly like all of yours. Being a teenager, I was never interested or enlightened by the topic of politics... until I watched The Colbert Report. I can't remember the exact day, but it was around the beginning of his short-lived presidential campaign. Of course, being a newbie, I didn't really understand the jokes that well (since I didn't know jack-squat about politics/current events and most of the jokes were running gags that you only understood if you were an avid watcher) but I still found myself laughing. I think it was his priceless facial expressions that did the trick. Since I was in love with his show, I wanted to watch CNN so I could understand his jokes. Then, I gradually began to watch CNN because I wanted to and not because of his show. Like all of you said, Stephen made me want to be involved with politics and current events. He influenced me to care by teaching me not to care. His show made me realize that politics wasn't just boring black suits and long speeches. He brought out the fun in it and made it appealing to me. His water-day show also made me environmentally friendly. Funny how crazy running water makes a person. Oh, and before I forget. I once asked the teacher in charge of ECTV (a once a week news show at my highschool) if I could have my own segment similar to The Colbert Report and the idea was totally rejected! My main goal was to educate our students about the 08 campaign and other current events in a fun way like Stephen does, but I guess Soulja Boy and texting was more important. Mine is exactly like all of yours.
Being a teenager, I was never interested or enlightened by the topic of politics… until I watched The Colbert Report. I can’t remember the exact day, but it was around the beginning of his short-lived presidential campaign. Of course, being a newbie, I didn’t really understand the jokes that well (since I didn’t know jack-squat about politics/current events and most of the jokes were running gags that you only understood if you were an avid watcher) but I still found myself laughing. I think it was his priceless facial expressions that did the trick. Since I was in love with his show, I wanted to watch CNN so I could understand his jokes. Then, I gradually began to watch CNN because I wanted to and not because of his show.
Like all of you said, Stephen made me want to be involved with politics and current events. He influenced me to care by teaching me not to care. His show made me realize that politics wasn’t just boring black suits and long speeches. He brought out the fun in it and made it appealing to me.
His water-day show also made me environmentally friendly. Funny how crazy running water makes a person.

Oh, and before I forget. I once asked the teacher in charge of ECTV (a once a week news show at my highschool) if I could have my own segment similar to The Colbert Report and the idea was totally rejected! My main goal was to educate our students about the 08 campaign and other current events in a fun way like Stephen does, but I guess Soulja Boy and texting was more important.

]]> By: ColbertGirl27 http://www.nofactzone.net/2008/06/27/friday-free-for-all-7/comment-page-1/#comment-324363 ColbertGirl27 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 03:52:55 +0000 http://www.nofactzone.net/?p=4310#comment-324363 Love the idea of shooting a "TDS"-esque show. You said "on campus" so I'm guessing you teach at a college? Well, good luck to you and keep me updated through the Friday Free-For-All! Love the idea of shooting a “TDS”-esque show. You said “on campus” so I’m guessing you teach at a college? Well, good luck to you and keep me updated through the Friday Free-For-All!

]]> By: owlst4r http://www.nofactzone.net/2008/06/27/friday-free-for-all-7/comment-page-1/#comment-324350 owlst4r Sun, 29 Jun 2008 12:31:01 +0000 http://www.nofactzone.net/?p=4310#comment-324350 I'm not so certain about it being a primary text (the district may have their own thoughts about that), but I could try to use it as supplementary text. I have a feeling my students will either love me or think I'm insane xD I am dying to integrate my TV background (I *wish* I got a film degree!) into the curriculum...little less teach it! I just got an idea for shooting a "TDS"-esque show on campus...boy would administration like that xD Curse my youthful energy! I feel the same way. I guess I take my knowledge of Stephen for granted in a way; I sometimes can't believe people haven't heard of him. I feel like saying, "Really? What rock have you been under?" So yes, I totally know what you mean! :D I wish I had some experience. The most acting experience I had outside of class was an extra in my friend's senior film (with considerable face-time!) and filling in for an actress in rehearsals of our studio production. Both experiences were a blast...the rush of hearing people laugh is the best! I would do both film and theatre, but I'd love to do a film someday (to see yourself on the screen is the ultimate "out-of-body experience"). I, too, have always felt that same thing you described, and I hope we both make it someday! Not a problem! I, too, am glad someone out there feels the same way I do! :D I’m not so certain about it being a primary text (the district may have their own thoughts about that), but I could try to use it as supplementary text. I have a feeling my students will either love me or think I’m insane xD I am dying to integrate my TV background (I *wish* I got a film degree!) into the curriculum…little less teach it! I just got an idea for shooting a “TDS”-esque show on campus…boy would administration like that xD Curse my youthful energy!

I feel the same way. I guess I take my knowledge of Stephen for granted in a way; I sometimes can’t believe people haven’t heard of him. I feel like saying, “Really? What rock have you been under?” So yes, I totally know what you mean! :D

I wish I had some experience. The most acting experience I had outside of class was an extra in my friend’s senior film (with considerable face-time!) and filling in for an actress in rehearsals of our studio production. Both experiences were a blast…the rush of hearing people laugh is the best! I would do both film and theatre, but I’d love to do a film someday (to see yourself on the screen is the ultimate “out-of-body experience”). I, too, have always felt that same thing you described, and I hope we both make it someday!

Not a problem! I, too, am glad someone out there feels the same way I do! :D

]]> By: Olivia http://www.nofactzone.net/2008/06/27/friday-free-for-all-7/comment-page-1/#comment-324347 Olivia Sun, 29 Jun 2008 04:26:21 +0000 http://www.nofactzone.net/?p=4310#comment-324347 IMDb's quote of the day: <i>PRINCIPAL BLACKMAN Attention! Harken to my voice! An insidious cult is intent on controlling your actions. I command you to avoid it at all costs! That is all.</i> Always liked that one. IMDb’s quote of the day:

PRINCIPAL BLACKMAN

Attention! Harken to my voice! An insidious cult is intent on controlling your actions. I command you to avoid it at all costs! That is all.

Always liked that one.

]]> By: Jenny http://www.nofactzone.net/2008/06/27/friday-free-for-all-7/comment-page-1/#comment-324346 Jenny Sun, 29 Jun 2008 04:14:39 +0000 http://www.nofactzone.net/?p=4310#comment-324346 oh that'd be amazing!! lol oh that’d be amazing!! lol

]]> By: ColbertGirl27 http://www.nofactzone.net/2008/06/27/friday-free-for-all-7/comment-page-1/#comment-324342 ColbertGirl27 Sun, 29 Jun 2008 03:06:58 +0000 http://www.nofactzone.net/?p=4310#comment-324342 You should walk around with a sign that reads "Who here remembers little Stephen Colbert? Please share your story." It could be an oral history project:) Have fun! You should walk around with a sign that reads “Who here remembers little Stephen Colbert? Please share your story.” It could be an oral history project:)

Have fun!

]]> By: ColbertGirl27 http://www.nofactzone.net/2008/06/27/friday-free-for-all-7/comment-page-1/#comment-324340 ColbertGirl27 Sun, 29 Jun 2008 03:03:59 +0000 http://www.nofactzone.net/?p=4310#comment-324340 Wow! I think using "America: The Book" as your primary text in a social sciences classes would be groundbreaking and make you a trailblazer, but I know that would be a rather daunting task to take on. I wouldn't use it in an elementary school setting, but I think your high school setting would be appropriate. You know...you could always integrate your work as a teacher and film professional! It saddens me as well when the name "Stephen Colbert" doesn't register with people. I feel like saying "Your life hasn't begun." OK. That's a little extreme, but you know what I mean:) So did you have some experience as a stage actor in college? When is the last time you performed? If I entered the acting arena, I would definitely prefer the stage to film since I love the idea of a live audience and continually being in the moment. Every time I've gone to a play, I've yearned to be up there on stage with the actors and that feeling has never left me. Luckily, I'll have an acting professor to contact now as well! Thanks for sharing your thoughts and understanding! Wow! I think using “America: The Book” as your primary text in a social sciences classes would be groundbreaking and make you a trailblazer, but I know that would be a rather daunting task to take on. I wouldn’t use it in an elementary school setting, but I think your high school setting would be appropriate. You know…you could always integrate your work as a teacher and film professional!

It saddens me as well when the name “Stephen Colbert” doesn’t register with people. I feel like saying “Your life hasn’t begun.” OK. That’s a little extreme, but you know what I mean:)

So did you have some experience as a stage actor in college? When is the last time you performed? If I entered the acting arena, I would definitely prefer the stage to film since I love the idea of a live audience and continually being in the moment. Every time I’ve gone to a play, I’ve yearned to be up there on stage with the actors and that feeling has never left me. Luckily, I’ll have an acting professor to contact now as well!

Thanks for sharing your thoughts and understanding!

]]> By: ColbertFaninChicago http://www.nofactzone.net/2008/06/27/friday-free-for-all-7/comment-page-1/#comment-324313 ColbertFaninChicago Sat, 28 Jun 2008 11:13:58 +0000 http://www.nofactzone.net/?p=4310#comment-324313 I'm going to Charleston SC this fall for a long weekend. I've always wanted to go, but knowing it's Stephen's hometown seals the deal. I want to see the portrait at Sticky Fingers! I’m going to Charleston SC this fall for a long weekend. I’ve always wanted to go, but knowing it’s Stephen’s hometown seals the deal. I want to see the portrait at Sticky Fingers!

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