Anderson Cooper Helps Choose First Canine in the Obama White House on The Daily Show

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From the network that brought you interactive touch maps, Obi-Wan-holographic commentary, and the largest barrage of incredibly unnecessary distractions in one news broadcast, CNN’s Anderson Cooper aired its first ever Puppedential Debate on last night’s Daily Show. In the search for the Obama’s first dog, the segment put labrador and shepard alike on the hot seat, allowing only the most qualified and cuddly canine to come out on top.

In all seriousness, I did think think was an actual segment taken from CNN. Which begs the question: am I retarded, or is it really that far from what CNN could actually do?

John Stewart to Congress : “Get the f**k back to work!”

In the two days since the $700 billion bail out package to help the sinking financial situation of Wall Street failed to pass, much bickering has been going back and forth. Republicans have blamed a not-so-partisan, more “fact driven” speech before the bill was up for vote. Democrats have lambasted the conservative base for placing their own feelings ahead of the country’s economic struggles. Still-President Bush has made the excuse that constructive talks cannot be had because of Jewish members of Congress being out for Rosh Hashanah.

John Stewart says :

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I (Don’t)Want to Hold Your Hand : McCain’s Campaign Trail Gets Uncomfortably Touchy Feely

Indecision 2008’s coverage of John McCain’s campaign journey covered the Arizona senator’s trip to Aspen Colorado, where he met spiritual guru and Tibetan leader Dalai Lama Tenzin Gyatso.  The Republican candidate was greeted warmly by Gyatso, who took must have taken a a page out of George Bush’s book on Foreign Diplomatic Etiquette. Take a look at McCain’s immense discomfort:

Pundits and political correspondents may think differently than I, but I have narrowed my diagnosis down to two conclusions:

1) John McCain so terrified to be that close to a manly embrace, that the very touch of man skin shakes him to his core.

OK, strike that :

1) John McCain so terrified to be that close to a manly embrace, that the very touch of man skin shakes him to his core.

2) Although seemingly the go-to-guy for everything non-aggression, the Dalai Lama has one nasty kung-fu grip handshake.

Then again, let’s look at the facts.  The man dresses in nothing more than a bath robe, gets to chill out with his homeys and be all spiritual like, walks around in sandals, and is all about universal peace and happiness.

And we all know how much Republicans despise hippies.

[McBush picture via http://mccainandbush.com/]

Jon Stewart Thinks I’m Gay: A Reflection of My First Daily Show Taping

Inside the lobby of The Daily Show

My first reaction was: Jon Stewart is talking and looking directly at me.
My second reaction was : god damnit, Jon Stewart thinks I’m gay!

These were the thoughts circulating through my star-struck fan boy head, sitting nearly 10-feet away from the desk of Jon Stewart, on the set of The Daily Show. The truly personable, humble, and tiny host of Comedy Central’s satire-political program stood before an amped crowd of 250, allowing the audience hit him with any questions that have been circulating in their buzzing minds.

Ain't it a bitch: I score the VIP tickets, he gets the first seat!

Many ponder this predicament in their heads : if I had the opportunity to ask America’s Anchor a question, what would I ask?

“Where’s George Michael!?”

The first question of the short Q&A session, the one moment to ask anything in the world, and this is what I ask.

Perplexed, Stewart grimaces, and says, “Wow. That’s certainly not a question I’d expect a dude to ask.”

Of course, I’m not torn up that he wasn’t the guest. But I made a ton of George Michael jokes all week, and I didn’t want them to go to waste!

Surprisingly enough, Stewart apologized for the late change in the programming, taking it upon himself to personally rectify the situation. And this is the nature of his demeanor: respectful, humble, and, of course, funny.

If watching the program feels short-lived to home viewers, the taping is a relative eye-blinking of it.  After waiting outside the studio, inside the lobby, and sitting inside Stewart and company’s kingdom, the already short half-hour show turns to nearly 15-minutes of solid entertainment.  Still, watching how everything comes together was incredible.  Clever camera tricks and director cues make the studio look enormous.  While our seats were about 10-feet away from the famous desk, any seat in the house would produce an equally intimate look.

Stewart has incredible command of the audience and show.  It’s clear the man knows what he’s doing, and while not knowing exactly where a segment will end up, he knows the right direction to travel in.  The years have certainly made him wiser, articulate, and certainly smarter-ass’d than ever before.

Did I mention I’m a fan boy?

Best part of the experience: Larry Wilmore, senior black correspondent.  Either he’s a gigantic man, or Stewart is teenie.

I think it’s a little of both.