Spoiler alert: Stephen Colbert in upcoming skating race?
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Once again, our friendly neighborhood Stephen Colbert brings new meaning to the phrase “hard-working” by filming a segment over his break. This looks like it’s going to be yet another knockout in his Olympic series; click past the fold for more information.
This comes courtesy of the Gazette:
Fredricks teams up with Colbert
By GAZETTE STAFF Sunday, Dec. 20, 2009Tucker Fredricks of Janesville will do his part to thank The Colbert Nation.
The U.S. Olympic team speedskater will “coach” Steven Colbert, host of Comedy Central’s Colbert Report, in a race against U.S. Olympic gold medalist Shani Davis.
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“At first, I was supposed to race, but they decided to have somebody else,” Fredricks said. “Shani’s name came up, and Shani said ‘yeah.’ ’’
Fredricks said he enjoys Colbert, and he will be ready to take the comedian’s quick wit.
“I really like the show,” Fredricks said. “I know he will make fun of me, and won’t be able to make a comeback.’’
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Obviously, the Gazette hasn’t yet realized that “SteVens” are “jerks”, but otherwise, this is great news!
(H/t to Katt!)
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20 Comments
December 21st, 2009 at 3:37 pm
Really!? Is he seriously, honestly going to race against Shani?! This is gonna be fantastic. :P
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December 21st, 2009 at 3:40 pm
Oh man. Now i guess we have the Curling and Skating to look forward to! So stoked!!
Still hoping for something hockey related!
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December 21st, 2009 at 4:05 pm
Well maybe Shani has calmed down a bit. I’m so glad he’s agreed to race Stephen! If he proves that he has a sense of humor after all, it won’t be as hard for me to root for him in the Olympics. I think it’s gonna be great too, that Stephen gets a coach, but really he still may have to resort to hurling his skate across the finish line to win.
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December 21st, 2009 at 4:06 pm
I am SO excited for this!! That is excellent that Shani agreed to race Stephen. This US Speedskating sponsorship just gets better and better every day. :)
Also, I think it was in that Dan Patrick interview, but I think the $300,000 dollars that the Speedskating team needs will be raised by the time the show comes back on Jan. 4th. GO COLBERT NATION!
If Stephen wears the spandex suit that he wore for the SI photoshoot during the race (tie included), my brain is going to explode from me laughing so hard.
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December 21st, 2009 at 10:39 pm
Ha ha! Yeah, mine too. I wonder if he’ll stuff something in it again like he did with the bobsled segment. That was hilarious!
Seriously though, does the man ever really take a vacation?
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December 22nd, 2009 at 12:25 am
I don’t know – if he did that, it might slow him down hahaha. :P I loved that part in the bobsled segment, too, and I *loved* the audience’s reaction to his outfit.
While his dedication just makes me have more respect for him, I really hope he actually gets to RELAX over the Christmas break. The guy must never sleep.
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December 21st, 2009 at 4:31 pm
Yes, Nation, there is a Santa Claus! I can’t believe this is happening- especially since Stephen has admitted he can’t skate. He will be left with nothing but his own devices–great comedy!
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December 21st, 2009 at 6:50 pm
I can’t believe Shani has agreed! I was sure he wouldn’t. Should be lots of fun. Yea!
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December 21st, 2009 at 8:28 pm
OMG…this…is beyond awesome. The man has balls of steel. And he really puts new meaning in “hard working”! The more I read about Stephen, the more I admire him. The man is incredible!
Thank you for the article and the update, Ms. Interpreted!
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December 21st, 2009 at 9:02 pm
Huzzah! This is going to be gold. Wonder if Shani Davis became an it-getter, or he just wants the opportunity to kick that “jerk” Stephen Colbert’s butt. Maybe a little bit of both?
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December 22nd, 2009 at 12:15 am
Yeah, I do think it’s a little bit of both. I also think that Stephen not insulting him back but instead making fun of the whole thing by challenging him to a race had something to do with why Shani agreed to race him. Regardless, I’m sure he and Stephen will have a very interesting pre-interview conversation, lol.
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December 22nd, 2009 at 9:59 am
I kind of wonder if Shani was an it-getter from the beginning, and we just didn’t get the joke. Stephen says Stevens are “jerks” and we get it. Shani says “Stephen” is a “jerk” and our hackles go up. Maybe he’s just got bad comedic timing.
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December 22nd, 2009 at 10:17 am
I wondered that, too.
I guess in the end, regardless of Shani’s intentions, it’s turned into a good thing, because Stephen’s just turned it into another hilarious Olympic segment. After all, had Shani not called him a jerk, we wouldn’t have this upcoming race to look forward to. :D
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December 22nd, 2009 at 10:40 am
I wonder about this too. I wonder if Davis calling him a “jerk” was all part of the set up. Still, it’s going to be hilarious!
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December 21st, 2009 at 10:55 pm
Thanks Ms. I – can’t wait to see this! I wonder what comic twists Stephen will resort to in this segment. (There’s more than one way to cross the finish line I imagine.)
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December 21st, 2009 at 11:56 pm
He’s taping it on Sunday, December 27? Oh my Stephen. I hope you take a little more vacation after this before the show starts up again. Can’t wait to see the race!
recaptcha: the Redskins (with “Redskins” crossed out—because we’re talking about a blueskin Stephen!)
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December 22nd, 2009 at 12:11 am
It really does seem like Colbert has not taken a huge long break in such a while. His dedication is unbelievable.
The irony of it all is that when TCR is on break is when we usually get spoilers of him going on the road and doing more crazy work.
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December 22nd, 2009 at 2:29 am
I can’t wait to see this and the curling thing. Stephen is amazing, the way he injects himself into current events.
Go, Stephen and US Speedskating!
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December 22nd, 2009 at 2:47 am
It’s a grudge match!!! lol
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December 23rd, 2009 at 9:56 am
Love it…think Shani will let him win???
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