From the Vancouver Sun:
Stephen Colbert welcomed to the Vancouver Olympic Games by cheering crowd and Canadian bald eagle
By Harold Munro, Vancouver Sun
February 17, 2010 12:47 PM
Hundreds of fans went wild Wednesday morning as late-night comedian Stephen Colbert brought his faux conservative talk show to Creekside Park, located next to Science World in Vancouver.
He shared the stage with a stuffed moose, First Nations’ thunderbird totem, fake snow, assorted skis, hockey sticks, snowshoes and U.S. and Canadian flags.
There is also a giant poster of Colbert astride an eagle carrying an Olympic torch.
As hoot, cheers and hollers greeted the U.S. comic to the stage, Colbert implored the crowd: “One last thing — if I f—k up, forgive me.”
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I seriously love this gig. I read someone’s tweet earlier that said Stephen and Michael Bublé did a rendition of “O Canada” to the tune of “The Star-Spangled Banner”, and I can only wait with bated breath to see whether it shows up on next week’s episodes.
EDITED TO ADD: You can find more photos from the event here and here.
FURTHER ADDING: The AP has some video of Stephen making his way through the Canadian “mob”. They had a great turnout for today’s taping; here’s hoping tomorrow’s is equally impressive.
Amazing. I got his signature on the Defeat the World poster!
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Wow! I’m jealous. I’m glad you had a great time!
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You got it signed! WOW! :D
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Lol I needed to sign a release form and then I was talking to one of the guys and was like trade a signature for a signature? So he took my Defeat the World poster and got it signed for me!
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What were you signing the release form for? That is really awesome the guy got it signed for you!!
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He wanted me to sign it for being on the show. but then he didn’t need me to do it but got me a signature anyway
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Very awesome. =D
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Congratulations, Lunchbox!
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This made me SO happy. I can’t wait to see the segments air!
I love the fact that they even brought an embossed “fireplace” of sorts to Vancouver for the interviews. Except this one would actually keep someone warm!
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Ooo, can’t wait to see it! I was kind of wondering what “Stephen” was going to wear out in the cold to still look, well, “Stephenish,” and I think they nailed it :). And that moose is pretty awesome.
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The sweater/tie combo? Mwah!
I’ll have to admit, the Olympic torch he’s said to be holding in the photo looks more like a fish with rigor mortis (and an Olympic decal!)! ;)
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Amazing! I really really can’t wait for all these segments to air! :D I love the winter wonderland that his stage is, lol. I’m so excited to see him interview Michael Buble!! :D
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I want one of the crew t-shirts: ‘Colbert Nation Eh!’
The crowd looks awesome. And how nice that Stephen Jr. showed up to see Dad.
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“I want one of the crew t-shirts: ‘Colbert Nation Eh!’”
LOL! So do I! Do you think colbernation.com might carry them, or is that a syrup-sucker special?
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I know, I loved the shirt! Also, the moose on the stage is pretty hilarious.
This is going to be massively awesome. I can’t wait to see the shows next week!
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Pres Obama just named dropped Stephen Colbert when talking to the ISS about the Tranquility Node.
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Haha, awesome. Do you remember what he said exactly?
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It was just a quick passing mention… something to the effect of:
We all are proud of the work you’re doing with the installation of Tranquility, and we know Stephen Colbert is excited for his treadmill to be installed there.
I’m paraphrasing, but that’s the context of what he said.
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I thought he may have brought another “hoodie” type suit to keep warm. Loving the Ralph Lauren sweater look (just like the Olympic athletes!) Those pants look like sweatpants!I bet they are toasty warm!
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Oh! I had no idea that was the athletes’ outfit for the closing ceremonies! I just looked it up! Even better, since he IS a member of the team!
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Is anyone else unable to see the video? I get audio, but the picture is just black.
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I get the same problem as well.
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I wasn’t entirely convinced about the Ralph Lauren uniforms, but it totally works on Stephen!
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OH I am so excited to see the shows next week! And that sweater? *sigh* FAN-tastic. :D
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