by Frank James
Stephen Colbert just keeps us laughing. His "interview" with Lou Dobbs last night was hilarious.
Colbert took on the role of Esteban Colberto, the host of a Spanish-language version of the Colbert Report.
"Colberto" is clearly playing off an old interview with Dobbs. The men weren't in the same studio at the same time. Three giveaways: You never see the two men in the same shot.
Then there's a continuity problem. Hint: Look at "Colberto's" left hand when the camera is on him, then look at it when he's shown from behind in one of the first cutaway shots.
Also, Dobb's book: "War on the Middle Class" was published in 2006, not exactly a book that would be promoted now.
Still, the "interview" is worth watching, especially because Colbert's funny and it demonstrates that fake news has had to become even faker because of the writers' strike.
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Comments
That Colbert bit was hilarious.
I've loved the look on Lou Doo's face...
Huckabee = HUCKABOOM!!!
Mike's going to take South Carolina like a hurricane!
Posted by: John E | January 18, 2008 3:18 PM
Lou Dobbs is an arrogant idiot. Give it to him, Colbert.
Posted by: Jeff | January 18, 2008 3:19 PM
Since when is the man child such a Huckabee fan? Got religion all of a sudden, John E? Or are you just afraid Obama will get trounced in Nevada? Hillary's up nearly 10 points in the polls?
What will be the excuse for "the election was stolen" this time?
Posted by: Jeff | January 18, 2008 4:08 PM
What will be the excuse for "the election was stolen" this time?
Posted by: Jeff | January 18, 2008 4:08 PM
College Republican boy,
My guy Huckabee is going to own Granpa McCrazy in South Carolina...and that will be the end of your wet dream.
Posted by: John E | January 18, 2008 4:18 PM
Since when is the man child such a Huckabee fan? Got religion all of a sudden, John E? Or are you just afraid Obama will get trounced in Nevada? Hillary's up nearly 10 points in the polls?
What will be the excuse for "the election was stolen" this time?
Posted by: Jeff | January 18, 2008 4:08 PM
Billy/Jeff,
My goal is to get rid of the Republics and put a Dem in the White House...PERIOD!
Posted by: Billy Zoom | January 18, 2008 4:24 PM
My goal is to get rid of the Republics and put a Dem in the White House...PERIOD!
Posted by: Billy Zoom | January 18, 2008 4:24 PM
Billy Z,
I couldn't agree more, my favorite is Obama but I mainly want to see a Dem in the White House, any of the top Dem candidates are better than the pond scum that the Repubs are offering up.
Posted by: John E | January 18, 2008 4:55 PM
Oh, look, baby has a new toy! Now, John E, don't wear your new Billy Zoom toy out too quickly by replying to all its posts, okay?
He just betrayed that he thinks a vote for Huckabee is a vote for the democrats. Pretty much says it all.
Posted by: Jeff | January 18, 2008 5:15 PM
He just betrayed that he thinks a vote for Huckabee is a vote for the democrats. Pretty much says it all.
Posted by: Jeff | January 18, 2008 5:15 PM
Yes I agree with John E's post and yes you really need to get a life son.
Posted by: Billy Zoom | January 18, 2008 5:37 PM
Jeff:
Yep. polls sure did a good job in New Hampshire. Really called it. Shouldn't even let them vote, that's the Clinton philosophy. Just go by the last poll.
Posted by: Michael | January 18, 2008 6:12 PM
Yep. polls sure did a good job in New Hampshire
Posted by: Michael | January 18, 2008 6:12 PM
We don't need polls anymore. God has told us Huck is the answer. A vote for Huck will eliminate the gays and put women where they belong....like it was in the begining. Eve was the sinner..not Adam.
Posted by: bill r. | January 18, 2008 6:29 PM
This bit was insanely hilarioous!! Huckbee's piece of the pie was really funny too!! Colbert Rules!!!
Posted by: Matthew | January 18, 2008 8:22 PM
hi lou,
i was watching cnn today, in
japan. what about tax cut's for
100% disable vet's. we slip
in the crack's for all tax's
cut's and rebate money. i have
never had any of them.
russell
PS: i am in japan, becuse, i just got married.
i love your show....
Posted by: russell | January 19, 2008 12:43 AM
Jeff,
I happen to know John E. was brought up a good Christian.
russell,
Nearly everybody is now falling through the cracks, after 7 years of TeamBush rule.
In GWB America only the wealthy are well served.
Posted by: C.Morris | January 19, 2008 11:52 AM
bill r:
I hope you're kidding. If you are or not, your comment is hilarious. Let's put another idiot in the white house who claims to govern by God so he can screw up the world even more and perhaps start WWIII. That would be great.
Posted by: Dean | January 19, 2008 7:32 PM
Dobbs is a sad excuse of a human being and should seriously be deported back in time to Nazi Germany for his hatred on minorities.
Well, done, Colbert!
Posted by: Lyman | January 21, 2008 11:59 AM
Lou is living in the 1800's. One World like it or not...what-ever. A nice guy but will go the way of the dodo. ITS 2008 get with it!
Posted by: Kali-13 | February 1, 2008 3:44 AM