comedy

Jon Stewart: Republicans Are a "Legislative C*ckblock"

Matt Cherette · 12/01/10 11:24PM

It's no secret that Congress stalls its progress leading up to an election day. But what about the few post-election, lame duck weeks? Tonight, Jon Stewart considered that while sarcastically opining on ambitious Democrats and... (legislative) cockblock-obsessed Republicans. Watch inside.

Jon Stewart Questions the United States' Relationship with Saudi Arabia

Matt Cherette · 11/29/10 11:22PM

Tonight, Jon Stewart opened The Daily Show with a bit about the latest WikiLeaks dump. After his sarcastic comments about the gossip-heavy nature of the leak, Stewart questioned the United States' curious relationship with questionably loyal Saudi Arabia. Watch inside.

Jon Stewart's Takedown of Glenn Beck's Creepy George Soros Obsession

Matt Cherette · 11/18/10 11:27PM

Last week, Glenn Beck creepily revealed that George Soros was some sort of "puppet master" that Beck believes is set on overthrowing the American government. Tonight, Jon Stewart mocked the charade, and then turned the table on Beck. Watch inside.

30 Rock: If Jack Donaghy Was a Robot

Matt Cherette · 11/18/10 09:35PM

On tonight's 30 Rock, the writing crew—while trying to solve a debate—inadvertently discovered that Jack appeared to be the voice of www.pronouncify.com. But how did this happen? Thankfully, as the episode went on, we found out. Videos inside.

Reggie Watts Performs on Conan

Whitney Jefferson · 11/17/10 12:55PM

After opening for Conan O'Brien on his summer comedy tour, Reggie Watts got to close the show last night on Conan. Reggie was as funny as ever, and we give him major props for rocking that sweater.

30 Rock Mocks the Fauxhemian Fashion Trend

Matt Cherette · 11/11/10 09:50PM

Tonight on 30 Rock, Liz Lemon bought jeans from a store called Brooklyn Without Limits, and they made her ass look amazing. Unfortunately, though, the brand wasn't as innocent as she thought. A compilation of the related scenes is inside.

Conan O'Brien to Tom Hanks: "You Ruined My Life!"

Matt Cherette · 11/09/10 11:54PM

Tonight, Conan O'Brien welcomed Tom Hanks! Fun fact: Hanks popularized O'Brien's nickname, "Coco." Tonight, for that, O'Brien joked, "You ruined my life!" to which Hanks responded, "Finally, he'll blame something on someone other than Jay." The full, hilarious exchange, inside.

Jon Stewart Is Dubious About President Obama's India Trip

Matt Cherette · 11/09/10 11:32PM

Tonight, Jon Stewart discussed President Obama's trip to India. During it, Stewart questioned Obama's motivation for the trip, before—regarding Obama's dancing—saying, "You campaign with rhythm, but you govern like an old white man at a wedding." Watch inside.