Episode 5115 (8/20/2009)
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EPISODE NUMBER: 5115 (August 20, 2009)
GUEST: Chris Matthews
SEGMENTS:P.K. Winsome, Stephen’s Sound Advice
VIDEOS: Thursday, August 20, 2009
When I’m about to watch the last show before a big break, I find myself slowing things down, trying to savor the moments, like the last caramel in the bag of candy. And I find myself wondering, what in the world is going to break on Friday that is going to have the ‘Colbert Report’ (and ‘Daily Show’) writers howling for not being at work? Start placing your bets, kiddos!
Props to the graphics department for finding the most phallic jar of pickles known to man. I’ve decided that P.K. Winsome [Tim Meadows] has grown on me. And the Barack-o-Roni with Zebra cheese is oddly intriguing. Stephen’s delight at playing with the mustache and upper lip stickers was contagious.
I love how the Formula 802 packaging has “For Women” on it. And more importantly, I love the little Indiana Jones hat and whip that Stephen has on the new packaging. Stephen’s description on how to “do it” had me in stitches. The Chris Matthews interview was so fantastic. Matthews is one of those rare guests who can get his point across, and yet still manage to be funny and play Stephen’s games. What a fantastic note to go out on before the long, dark tea-time of the soul begins.
One more chance to comment about a new show before three weeks of nothing. So give the comments everything you’ve got!
- And Larry King live is being anchored by an old jar of pickles.
- How can I break this to Harry Elephante, Trunky Brewster, and Fred Thompson?
- And who doesn’t love a game of Marco Oh My God He Stepped On Polo?
- Yes, the honeymoon, the love affair, the adoration is over. Of course, I’ve said it even stronger.
- The electorate have run out of nickels for Obama’s mustache rides.
- Truth is, America is no longer playing Obama’s rusty trombone.
- Obama and those who support his policies have not f@#ked in weeks.
- For some reason, Obamargarine didn’t go well with crackers.
- Barack-o-Roni and Cheese – it’s Kenyan cheese, made from 100% Zebra milk
- Barack Obama is Hitler mustache
- Wow, he looks just like Obama now!
- Town Hall hero – YOU WIN! HEALTH CARE DEFEATED!
- That’s right, the world is trying to outnumber us with larger numbers.
- You start out with a man and a woman. A lot of people forget that part. Next, you’re going to need a load bearing wall, a dozen towels and a King James bible. At this point, I usually black out.
- The point is that if at the end you are deeply ashamed, you’re not doing it right.
- Make babies … in bed.
- Formula 802 – Womb Raider
- Of course, monorails have whistles.
- Wow, I had no idea I was such a mood killer.
- You’re bumping yourself? Chris Matthews must be furious!
- I have a documentary for the next week weeks about my last three weeks.
- I know the longer this [Stephen's hair] gets, the higher my ratings go.
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9 Comments
August 21st, 2009 at 8:13 am
I knew we’d get another Formula 401 as soon as he mentioned the birth rates, but Womb Raider was just too funny.
I was so hoping for a reprise of Dr. Love giving us a “Sexplanation”
I was happy to see P.K. again. The Barack-O-Roni made me lol when he held up the box.
And Chris Mathews always makes me laugh, even when I’m disagreeing with him – funny that I can’t watch his show.
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August 21st, 2009 at 8:21 am
Trying oh so hard to watch one little semi-segment at a time, but I just loved “For some reason, Obamargarine didn’t go well with crackers.” LMAO
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August 21st, 2009 at 8:58 am
That one made me laugh really hard too! I enjoyed the P.K. Winsome segment, especially all the fun they were having with the stickers, but Stephen’s Sound Advice really cracked me up.
Chris Matthews usually irritates me but the interview last night was pretty good. All around, it was a great show to start a long break.
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August 21st, 2009 at 9:08 am
The Rockband or guitar hero rifle game made me lol like crazy. That gun they made looked awesome haha. Nice job, props department!
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August 21st, 2009 at 9:30 am
Quick correction: Tim Meadows, not Matthews. :)
Great show. “At this point I usually black out” had me in stitches. I’m still in horror that TCR and TDS are reruns the next 3 weeks, but they both left us on a high note. Loved Jon’s interview last night.
Ok so, 24 days and 13 hours to go…..
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August 21st, 2009 at 10:45 am
I pretty much echo what everyone has said above. PK Winsom was awesome in his interview last night. And I could see a Formula 401 joke coming a mile away during Stephen’s Sound Advice – How to make babies (I voted for that). Now it’s Formula 802. Must be twice as powerful as 401.
I was really hoping for more character break, but he held it together too well last night. He did enough for the entire week on Tuesday and Wednesday though.
Now we must all lean on eachother for support during the 3 weeks of dark times. No laughter to look forward to every night. Only the knowledge that the time until the next new show shortens every day.
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And I’m creating beautiful art work to send in to the show.
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August 21st, 2009 at 11:12 am
Although Stephen’s Sound Advice and the Chris Matthews interview were not bad at all, I voted for P.K. Winsome tonight. “Town Hall Hero” absolutely factored into that decision.
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August 22nd, 2009 at 1:27 am
Let me think, so familiar … something is eluding me. What does this interview with Stephen and Chris Matthews remind me of? I’ve got it! A couple of jovial, almost boisterous Irishmen getting together at the local pub, each with a pint of Guinness, but there’s a problem: an identity crisis. The one Irishman thinks the other is French because of the second one’s name, but after the French name is explained as an “implant,” the conversation goes back to potatoes and on to three other Irishmen: the Kennedys.
This conversation between Chris Matthews and Stephen, peppered with hearty Irish pub laughter especially by Chris Matthews, was a grand way, me thinks, to head into the 3 week break. The discussion about the irrational behavior of the birthers and attendees at the town hall meetings resulted in remarks from Chris Matthews like, “ You can ride a pogo stick into church, but why would you do that?” Stephen responded, “To get closer to Jesus!” with Matthews quipping back, “’Closer my God to Thee,’ that’s an old hymn.”
The rest of the interview continued in the same vein. When Stephen asked Matthews why Matthews’ documentary wasn’t about the Bushes instead of the Kennedys, Matthews responded that he wanted to have some ratings and some people to watch the show, with Stephen quipping that he missed that good man (Bush). Some banter followed about using documentaries so both could take vacation time. Matthews’ documentary, “The Kennedy Brothers,” would be preempting Matthews’ regularly scheduled program, and Stephen’s would be a documentary for the next 3 weeks about the previous 3 weeks of his shows. The interview ended with Matthews commenting on Stephen’s patriotism in giving up his hair for his country. Stephen said he wouldn’t fight Matthews on that one.
So, let me see now. I can only think of one thing to add to the flavor of this interview to make it better: some Irish pub fare. Okay, ready? Here are my choices:
Boxty (for Chris Matthews the real potato lover): Boxty are thick, belly filling pancakes made from potatoes and often stuffed with meat or cheese (or even more potato); they’re a specialty of Donegal but found elsewhere, especially in Dublin.
Shepherd’s Pie (for Stephen): Shepherd’s Pie may not be totally Irish, but “British Isles” is close enough, and grand and filling is this casserole of ground beef, carrots, and peas topped with creamy mashed potatoes, then baked.
Both get Guinness Cake for dessert. Guinness Cake is sometimes politely called porter cake since you could make it with any stout, and is basically a dense fruitcake moistened by throwing a liberal amount of beer into the mix.
Yes! Now, I’m satisfied. This interview is now complete and perfect for leading into the 3 week break. Take care, everyone.
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August 22nd, 2009 at 8:14 am
Formula 802! Haha! That was pretty hysterical, and so was P.K. Winsome’s awkward anti-Obama products. Chris Matthews was really fun, actually, I was a bit surprised. A fun show to go out on!
Three weeks…trying not to think about it.
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