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In reply to the discussion: So Stephen Colbert joins the ranks [View all]
Wiz Imp
(6,184 posts)75. It's right wing "humor" which is never funny.
This description is perfectly on point:
Right-wing comedy just isn’t funny, and there’s an easy explanation for this. Most liberal comics punch up, skewering those in power, whereas conservatives like to punch down, ridiculing those already low on the social ladder, besides the occasional Hollywood celebrity.
But a lot of conservatives still like to watch it. Just “owning the libs” is probably enough to give them malicious satisfaction.
But a lot of conservatives still like to watch it. Just “owning the libs” is probably enough to give them malicious satisfaction.
As the ratings I posted a link to show, Gutfeld's ratings in the 18-49 demographic is much lower than his overall ratings meaning his audience is much older than the late night comics.
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I hope NBC doesn't cave - my guess would be Kimmel or O'Donnell. What a world we live in these days.
walkingman
Friday
#1
Do you believe Colbert's cancellation was demanded by Trump as part of his settlement with CBS?
Fiendish Thingy
Friday
#18
Because they need ten months to figure out what the hell to do with that slot,who to get,
Bengus81
Friday
#22
The bar for re-running a series has been 100 shows for years,that show has 19 in the can.
Bengus81
Friday
#42
"I just find it interesting that several critics of Trump and his administration...have been fired!"
Wiz Imp
Friday
#40
Have a cite? (Kiddin') "end of season cancellation" could have been negotiated. I have no cite either.
Dave says
Friday
#65
Thank you. I had assumed the person I asked knew, because they seem REALLY excited about the ratings.
BannonsLiver
Friday
#74
Conservative "humor" basically making fun of people. Punching down they think.
underpants
Friday
#60
Not true, Colbert is top rated in the 11:30 pm eastern time slot - I provided a cite earlier
Dave says
Friday
#67
You have to be kidding. Colbert was losing to Gutfeld? Seriously? Ouch! That's pathetic.
Wiz Imp
Friday
#27
Wow. That's a sad statement about this country. Gutfeld may be the least funny "comedian" in history.
Wiz Imp
Friday
#35
Yes, in part because there are many more people watching TV period while it is airing than the number of people
Wiz Imp
Friday
#63
And it matters that it's conservative. Gutfeld would splinter more if there were other comedy talk shows on TV.
RoeVWade
Friday
#54
I don't watch television, so I'm unsure, but isn't that Gut guy in a different time slot?
Dave says
Friday
#66