EPISODE NUMBER: 5062 (May 6, 2009)
GUEST: Laurie Garrett
SEGMENTS: Sir Richard Branson, Tip of the Hat, Wag of the Finger, Where in the When and Who and How will Stephen Someone Gonna Be in the Something Where?
VIDEOS: Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Yay for tosses! It’s been too long. I love seeing Stephen’s smile that just kind of seeps out with the adulation that he receives from the audience every night, and being hit with that first smile of the night really prepped me for the wonderful show to come.
I just don’t get Richard Branson. I think he’s a bit of a douche, even if he does name planes after Stephen. But I do like the idea of the Fued of the Dudes with the Nudes, only because it’s one of the more ridiculous ones that Stephen has come up with as of late.
I love the new title of the Persian Gulf theme song – “Where in the When and Who and How will Stephen Someone Gonna Be in the Something Where?” And the cameos by real troop members was quite amusing. I love how Stephen is making such a visual effort to support the troops on almost every show he has now. Between the Persian Gulf story, the DonorsChoose.org support, and last night’s guest, Paul Rieckhoff of SupportYourVet.org, Stephen has become a one man USO show.
I also liked Laurie Garrett – she was a bit saucy. And she reminded us, with the H5N1 virus mention, that things could be MUCH worse. To me the history and progression of epidemics is much more interesting than the “We’re all going to die” scare tactics that most of the media uses to report the stories.
So what did you like best about the show tonight?
- You know who is a real rebel millionaire? Zimbabwe dictator Robert Mugabe. That’s a guy who really makes his own rules. And thanks to those rules, Zimbabwe has 231,000,000% inflation. So anyone in eh country who can buy bread is a billionaire. Or as they called them in Zimbabwe, Breadinaires.
- I’m sorry, but I think an real man goes kite surfing with a naked model on his front. “Oh no, my darling, get on my back where I can’t see you. I have to keep my eyes on the pretty kite.”
- Did you hear that? I’m a historical figure! Take that Adolf Hitler. You leveled London and he’s rather punch ME!
- That’s when I realied Sir Richard is really Sir Dick.
- You can get here, you own an airline. Why don’t you ride on Air Colbert, one of the great planes from Virgin America. There, have I talked about your airline enough?
- The Fued of the Dudes with the Nudes – a no holds barred chicken fight.
- OPINIONS IN WASHINGTON EXAMINER ARE MORE RACIST THAN THEY APPEAR
- That’s why I think that polls in the future should include a standard disclaimer, plus or minus black people.
- Besides the economic boost, cigarettes are a healthier alternative to what the Chinese usually inhale, Chinese air.
- That’s pretty insulting if you’re that guy’s brother.
- He sees the bear as a friend and a peer, and the bear views him as a talking hot dog.
- Just look at the stripper he would hire. “Only you can join me in the Champagne Room.”
- It’s the perfect place for a little R&R – Ramadan and Regional conflict.
- Where in the When and Who and How will Stephen Someone Gonna Be in the Something Where?
- The same way Uraguay gets its name from a urologist who was, shall we say, Guay. They’re telling me I’m wrong. I’m wrong and I’m a bad person. Okay.
- As you can see from this firing range photo, they need all the help they can get.
- Thank you, that was some great advice, and in exchange, I have some advice for you. Please don’t let them hurt me, I’m a historical figure.
- You have written the cover article on the new Newsweek. Fear and the Flu – and the image of the snout, the little piggies are right outside our door, trying to lick our children.
- You write about epidemics and this kind of stuff all the time. When you heard that this Swine Flu was going around, did you think to yourself, Cha-ching! I smell cover story! BOOM, mama needs new pair of shoes.
- That sounds like they have very loose morals in their guts.
- Do we need to quarantine Lou Dobbs, is that what you’re saying?
I’d like to see a duel, but only if someone gets slapped in the face with a glove first. It’s just not right otherwise.
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Stephen does have dueling experience–he has challenged before!
http://www.thedailyshow.com/video/index.jhtml?videoId=127313&title=indecision-2004-zell-on-earth
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I’ve always known Stephen was an historical figure. Its good to see that he’s finally being honored now.
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Can’t write too much–I am still hugging my tv screen–feeling the love! That closing was too cute!
And HOORAY for tosses!
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I thought Laurie Garrett (and all the noises she elicited from the audience) was a great interview. “Saucy” is the perfect description, DB.
As far as Branson goes, he’s one of those things I find it’s generally best to ignore.
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I loved Laurie Garrett! Good interview and, yes, she was saucy. I enjoyed listening to a voice of reason rather than the media inducing panic. Of course, I had to vote for the Richard Branson segment. Too funny!
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I had to vote for the Branson segment, mostly because Stephen gave it right back to him. It puzzles me as to why Branson continually acts like such a tool. And I also really appreciated Garrett’s honesty about the whole swing flu thing — it cracks me up because the media continually makes such a huge deal about covering this story, when in reality, it’s not as bad as folks thought it would be.
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As much as I loved the Richard Branson segment, the fangirl in me just had to vote for the sign-off. Oh Stephen…
However, I’m looking forward to a duel. Richard Branson really does look like a classic villain. By the way, I prefer to JetBlue to Virgin America since the latter doesn’t give you any free food and the TV reception is still poor. Take that Sir Richard:P
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Oh the sign of got to me. lol.<3
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I have to agree with “I just don’t get Richard Branson. I think he’s a bit of a douche” and even more with “a real man goes kite surfing with a naked model on his front” but from that picture of them it did look a lot like she was getting a douche during that ride in more ways than one.
I personally would love to see a chicken fight with them in a “Feud of the Dudes with Nudes” since it would probably be a lot more decisive than that fight with the water bottles.
From past times Stephen has mentioned supermodels he would probably ask Paulina Porizkova, it might help to make up for her only getting one dance on DWTS to win the Feud and from the skills she showed in the movie “Her Alibi” she would most likely kick some serious ass.
Unless Branson brings in a ringer just for the fight then Denni Parkison has a shorter reach than Paulina and probably isn’t a match.
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O.o Branson aka Sir Dick–geez, he’s really quite the lame-ass. Sorry, am I the only one who found his stunt jaw-droppingly pathetic/desperately attention-whorish? God forbid we briefly forget about ‘the “rebel” billionnaire’…
Loved the new segment name though: Where in the When, etc LOL
yay! for editing capacity again.
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*hugs computer screen* :D
I also forgot how much fun tosses are!
the interview was really interesting too. 850 (?) times worse is a lot worse. I kind of thought bird flu went away because no one talks about it. it still doesn’t have human to human transmission, is that it? anyway, she was cool with the Lou Dobbs comment and the like.
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Yay for last night’s toss! I was way too excited when Jon announced it.
I’ve enjoyed all of the Persian Gulf segments (and graphics) but the name change and videos of the soldiers made it even better last night.
I was sorry when the interview ended because I was interesting to hear more about the H5N1 virus. I agree with what DB said in the guide: “To me the history and progression of epidemics is much more interesting than the ‘We’re all going to die’ scare tactics that most of the media uses to report the stories.” That’s exactly the way I feel.
I thought the ending was a little odd but very sweet. It always makes me smile when Stephen says that his audience makes him happy or that he loves us. I hope he knows how happy he makes his fans and that we love him too.
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Richard Branson is waaaay too defensive (bordering on ridiculous) in defending his title of “rebel billionaire.” It’s not like anyone’s actually challenging him in his claiming of the title. So I guess it’s perfect timing for Stephen to challenge him to a ridiculous duel.
Interview was interesting. Laurie Garrett was candid and it was a refreshing thing to see.
Wonderful sign-off. I would have hugged our TV screen if I wasn’t in my parents’ room…and they weren’t watching, too. Hahaha…
And yes, I missed the tosses, too. So happy we finally got one!
reCAPTCHA: pesky INDIVIDUAL (reCAPTCHA doesn’t like Sir Dick, too, I presume…)
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I had to vote for the closing. The “awww” factor was too much to resist.
But that rant against Branson was gold. Hey “Sir” Richard, some of us aren’t impressed by “rebel” billionaires.
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I loved the toss so much! I start my DVR early every night and finally it paid off again!
I loved the Branson bit because Stephen as Historical Figure is yet another bit of craziness and Branson provided it with a straight face!
Still, it was another great Tip/Wag, topped off by Stephen’s eternal nemesis the Bear (and the Salmon in the Salmon pink dress was cute too)
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Richard Branson is such an a-hole. I don’t care how many charities he’s donated to, he’s a spoiled (virgin!) douche who only named one of his planes after Colbert not out of any respect for Stephen but just so that he could push Stephen to advertise Virgin Airlines.
So I can’t wait to see Stephen cream Richard’s fat bearded face in the Feud of the Dudes with Nudes.
You know Richard, if you really want to be the “rebel billionaire”, why don’t you do a Bruce Wayne and become a superhero? You’ve got the ego.
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