EPISODE NUMBER: 6032 (March 4, 2010)
GUESTS: Barry Schwartz
SEGMENTS: Stephen’s exclusive interview with Sean Hannity
VIDEOS: Thursday, March 4, 2010
This morning, I got up and started my guide at 6:30a and used the Comedy Central official full episode feed to watch the show for the episode guide. It was more frustrating than the Hulu feed, but it was doable. That gives me a bit of piece of mind.
Stephen’s magic show just cracked me up more than it probably should have. And at the end, where he was very obviously happy with the results, it made me laugh hardest of all. And Stephen’s grill would make Lil’ Jon proud.
I really enjoyed the interview with Barry Schwartz. Ironically, me buying his book is a most excellent example of the topic of the book. For weeks, I’ve been wanting to get an e-reader. I don’t have time to go to bookstores to get new books that I want to read (most of which I learn about on the show), and I certainly don’t have any more room on my bookshelves. So I’ve been seriously considering an e-reader. But which one do I get? Amazon has the most new books and good prices for those books, but the Nook and Sony e-readers have the most classic books for free. Amazon’s books are DRM, while Sony has the ability to “borrow” e-books from local libraries. The Nook has been reported to have a ton of glitches, but has almost the same amount of e-books as Amazon as well as the library of free classic books, and the prices for new books are comparable to Amazon. The Sony has the best quality screen of all the e-books according to the reviews I’ve read, but in checking the price of Barry’s book, “The Paradox of Choice: Why More Is Less”, the Sony e-reader’s price is 11% higher. Is this indicative of their entire pricing model? Plus in researching reviews for the different readers, there are claims that e-readers are going to make a huge jump in quality while making a huge drop in price in 2010. Do I go ahead and get one of the options that are available, or do I wait a few months to see if something better comes along? So here I sit, still totally confused as to which e-reader to buy. Does anyone have any recommendations based on personal experience?
So what did you guys think of this episode? And seriously, any advice or recommendations on an e-reader?
- Do you hear that? That is the sound of your country being destroyed. Okay, technically, that is the sound of my burrito being finished.
- I bet those aren’t even doctors. I bet they work at the Clinique counter.
- Parliamentary tricks. In other words … magic!
- They want it to disappear just like my eyebrows just did.
- I also do children’s parties.
- And that judgment was based on everywhere I went in Iraq, from the Taco Bell on the base, to the Cinnabon on the base.
- You see, Iraq’s vibrant democracy isn’t hampered by election laws that restrict how candidates can raise and spend money. They let the free market decide who’s the best man for the job. And that is usually the guy giving away free meat.
- Folks, this leftover tip, or as it is technically known, a reservoir tip, goes out to one Mr. James O’Keefe.
- That is perfectly easy to explain – it was casual pimp Friday. Besides, no grills.
- Joining me live, from stuff I could edit together, my friend Sean Hannity.
- Stephen Colbert: In fact, one of my bitches quit last night, and there’s a huge hardware convention in town this weekend, and I really need someone to, you know …
Edited Sean Hannity: quote “Hang out with those rednecks?”
Stephen Colbert: Yes, “hang out”. - Hannity: “I need hooker boots and condoms.”
- If jeans are depressing, you’ve got a problem, buddy. There are lots of choices in pills out there.
- What flavor can we spray onto fried corn?
I can’t decide which was best, that was a show full of win! At least that’s not a choice I have to make. :)
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Stephen Colbert: MAGICIAN! I loved every minute of that opening bit. I really liked the segment on Iraq, too.
The Barry Schwartz interview was great! The book sounds really interesting, and it seemed like Stephen was enjoying the interview.
That exclusive interview with Sean Hannity may be one of the greatest things I’ve ever seen. When Hannity said, “I need hooker boots and condoms,” I laughed so hard that my face hurt.
Thank you so much for that screencap – it totally made my morning! :D
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I’m panicking at the lack of a new DaColbert Code. Now I have to fill out the ballot for my Oscar pool without any divine guidance.
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LOL, looks like SOMEBODY went to magic camp.
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HEY HEY HEY! My birthday is in a month and a half and i’m only 18… do I still count as a kid? I want Stephen to do magic tricks for me… hahaha
Such a great episode last night, hard to pick what was the best. The pimp thing was hilarious.
SO happy to see that wonderful outfit again. Gosh!
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Magic, pimp outfits/grillz, and a delightful interview. This show had it all! I couldn’t believe when it was over. The 30 minutes went by too fast. I both love and hate it when that happens- perhaps there is a pill for that! :)
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I *loved* the magic tricks – I didn’t know Stephen could also do that! But I voted for the mini-tip because Stephen playing the “Pimp” was yet another wonderful performance!
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The Hannity “interview” was brilliant, abso-flippin’-lutely brilliant! The magic tricks were a hoot, but the pimp’derview…. priceless.
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Paper catches on fire and disappears! Claps hands! How’d he do that?! Haha. The child in me loved that bit.
As an adult, I loved the interview just because it seemed really solid and Barry Schwartz mastered that perfect balance between getting his points across yet having a sense of humor.
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I voted for the Magic bit. I love when he gets theatrical like that, and really uses his hands for effect. Yeah, I want him to be at my house and do magic tricks. So fun!
Also the pimp bit w/ Hannity was a riot! I also love him making fun of Steve Doocy. Really great show!
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