Has the Colbert Report overtaken The Daily Show?? Discuss.

[dogdrool]

The Colbert report is funnier.

Then again, I don't find JS funny all the time. In particular, I don't like his little high-pitched whining that he likes to do during his monologue. I also think he tends to botch his interviews. Sometimes just by making jokes that bomb, and sometimes by kissing ass too much. I do like his interviews that get hard-hitting though.

I think Colbert is a better comedic tallent. I also tend to prefer his interviews, which are faster-paced and often put the guest in silly situations. Some of the skits that he does, such as debating himself, are no good though.

[tagtastic]

I was actually just thinking of this and discussed it with a friend. I do feel the Colbert Report has surpassed The Daily Show. He's just a funny guy. His style could get old quick though, I don't watch it every day.

[jokerthief]

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but I also think that the Daily show is in decline.

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the daily show has been in decline since jon stewart took over as host

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This is the truest thing you have ever posted since you've won your nobel sex prize.

Btw, I haven't seen you around in a while, it's good to see you post again.

[Kratzer]

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but I also think that the Daily show is in decline.

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the daily show has been in decline since jon stewart took over as host

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Craig Kilborne??? Horrible. The "5 questions" bit he did every interview was lame.

edit: wow, im getting the f out of here. severely outnumbered

[LAGmaniac]

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but I also think that the Daily show is in decline.

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the daily show has been in decline since jon stewart took over as host

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Craig Kilborne??? Horrible. The "5 questions" bit he did every interview was lame.

edit: wow, im getting the f out of here. severely outnumbered

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Seriously. That show was unwatchable until John
Stewart took over.

[Cry Me A River]

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I think TDS is more consistently funny -- e.g. pretty much money in the bank on any given night -- but when TCR is *on*, it's heads and shoulders better.


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I tend to agree, however, I think Colbert's interviews are generally significantly better than Stewart's. That being said, I wish they didn't feel compelled to have a guest every show. I realise it eats a lot of time that's probably a lot easier to write, still, I'd rather they were both more picky about their guests and only had people on when it's really warranted. Maybe 2-3 guests a week, each.

[teddyFBI]

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Some of the skits that he does, such as debating himself, are no good though.

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Formidable Opponent is a truly genius bit.
If it's done in real-time (which it appears to be), it takes a hell of a lot of talent on SC's part.

[Colonel Kataffy]

I think the news coverage on the daily show is stronger, but the colbert interviews are way better than the daily show. I'm extremely impressed with the colbert report in general.

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Colbertalily Show::PTI:Sportscenter

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It's closer to Colbert : Daily Show :: PTI : Around the Horn

[curtis012]

As Kataffy said, Colbert is at his best when he is interviewing. Whether it's the guest or the representative from 'better know a district' his interviews are gold.

OTOH, TDS's interviews suck, but I still think their 'bits' are way better