March 17, 2009
Why I Hate Jon Stewart, Other Than He Spells My Name Wrong
Once upon a time, long, long ago, in a land very far away (Bristol, Rhode Island), I was actually a fan of Jon Stewart. I saw him in some movies, thought he was kind of cute in that grayed-before-his-time way. I even used to watch The Daily Show. Oh, how funny it was!
Then, something started changing (I grew up? Realized that today’s liberalism is garbage? Became the oh-so-dreaded “C” word–conservative. Gasp!) Either way, at some point he didn’t seem so funny, anymore. In fact, his program just seemed to irritate me.
I’ve barely been paying attention to the “feud” between Stewart and Cramer. Although, my curiosity did impel me to watch the “interview” of Cramer on The Daily Show. Why doesn’t Jon have Al Roker on? I mean, how many times has he told us it wasn’t going to rain and then it poured?
I could only stomach the first clip, and a part of the second. Then I got too frustrated and irritated to continue (yes, some people have suggested that I have anger management issues). Why doesn’t anyone stand up to this guy? Too scared of getting laughed at?
I just kept waiting for the moment when Cramer would lay the smack-down on Stewart who is a know-nothing comedian presenting himself as a newsman. I know, he always uses self-deprecating humor about how he’s not a “real” newsman, but let’s be honest, this man thinks that he is doing society some big service. In fact, he’s worse than most “journalists” I can think of, because in his twisted little brain, he actually thinks that what he is saying and doing is unbiased, whereas I think the people at the NYT and Washington Post know the game they’re playing.
I don’t watch Cramer, and I don’t care about his stock advice. Everyone makes mistakes, and Cramer is the least to blame in these current circumstances. What’s the matter Daily Show, couldn’t book one of the people who are really responsible for the current crisis? Or, is it that you didn’t want to because they have a D after their name? Or, more likely, was this a classic case of projection? You’ve been misleading viewers so long your own guilt drove you to focus the attention on someone else so no one could see you for what you truly are: an overpaid clown.
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how obtuse do you have to be not to see that. (not you Mo, Jon Stewart :)
Comment by Dave C — March 17, 2009 @ 5:12 pm
Thought you were from Conn, lady? ;)
Comment by smitty1e — March 17, 2009 @ 6:06 pm
Applause, applause. Watching Stewart was the cool thing to do when I was in college–ironically, since I went to Patrick Henry–but now I can’t stomach him for more than a minute. As for his understudy Stephen? Well… insert *lip-smacking.*
Comment by S.logan — March 17, 2009 @ 6:10 pm
It would be interesting to see a different side of this and see Jon Stewart interview someone who is more responsible for the current crisis then Jim Cramer. The irresponsible home buyer living beyond his or her(for the politically correct crowd)means.
Comment by A-K — March 24, 2009 @ 2:23 pm
What did he say that was incorrect? You don’t point out any untruths, you are just for the other side so you don’t like him. If you wanted to be useful you should list every point where you think he is wrong and produce statistical data that proves he is wrong. Otherwise you are just a blowhard.
Comment by casey — April 15, 2009 @ 6:15 pm
Haha I’m glad I’m not the only one who thinks he sucks!
1. He’s not funny!
2. He’s supposed to be a commedian making fun of the news, but then when it’s something he disagrees with he gets all abonoxiously serious and belligerent. (typical of the leftwing)
3. He’s a hypocrite on many levels! (typical liberal)
4. He’s not even intelligent! (he was way off when fighting with Jim Kramer, even though I equally dislike both of them)
5. He’s indoctrinating millions of (impressionable, young, High school, and college-aged) viewers who actually believe what he’s reporting is truly news.
I could say the same things about that Colbert guy. I wish Comedy Central would just go back to stand up, sitcoms, and movies. These so-called “news” programs are really dumbing down and poisoning American viewers!
Comment by Rico — August 14, 2009 @ 2:02 am
P.S. I’m an Independent, and my views are pretty centrist, although conservative in some regards, with a little bit of Libertarian thrown in. :) I think this is how most of us are in Conn. – I don’t know why the media falsely characterizes New England as liberal all the time. We’re heavily Democratic but most of us are from the center with a lot of conservatism thrown in depending on the issue. I like your blog by the way. Take care!
Comment by Rico — August 14, 2009 @ 2:10 am
Ok this is really random but I came to your site by accident. I was flipping through the channels and saw Jon Stewart on and had to change the channel because he’s so annoying. So I googled “why I hate Jon Stewart” to see if I was alone. Your blog was the first response. So I posted on this page as you see above. Then before leaving I clicked on your “about me” page. Holy crap, you’re from Southbury! LMFAO OMG I was raised and live in Naugatuck (just got back from Portugal for vacation lol)!!! Talk about crazy, what are the chances of this… I guess it really is a small world afterall. Damnnn! :)
Comment by Rico — August 14, 2009 @ 2:18 am
Oh Please. Get a life. This is only lame site which says to hate Jon Stewart.
Why don’t you search on Why hate, Rush?
Try the “hate Michael Savage”?
How About trying “Hate Glenn Beck”
“hate Bill ORielly”?
Comment by Why I don't hate Jon. — August 14, 2009 @ 2:45 am
feel the same, his show’s lame. i always knew cramer was a joke, but jon is no better. he needs a target to make a show and fox news and the conservative is easy..
as a liberal myself, it gets tired watching him since the show has become much less smart, and more slapstick to try and gain some fox fans. jon, r.i.p. colbert ftw.
Comment by Mike C. — August 25, 2009 @ 8:44 pm
Why don’t you go goose-step your way to the nearest library and look up “satire.”
Psychopath.
Comment by Jonathan — October 2, 2009 @ 5:57 pm
I find it funny that although you claim Jon Stewart is so bad at what he does… You don’t back it up with any factual evidence.
I recenty wrote a blog on my page on him and googled reasons why people may not like him. Yours came up.
You say his show & comedy is bad.. Well his show has multiple Emmys to say otherwise.
He’s slammed countless politicians, democratic & republican, Christian or Jewish, countless times.. Huckabee interview, McCain interview, his interview with Bill Moyers was amazing and showed his TRUE compassion & frustration with the administration & media..
My only beef with him is that he’s not progressive enough…
But next time you may want to back your rants up with factual support that will show support for your argument.. Because you just sound like an irritated conservative bitching about Stewart.. But you font show real reasons why
Comment by Ashley — October 4, 2009 @ 7:36 am
The fact of the matter is this. Jon Stuart is a coward who attacks people for making mistakes in a very serious way. Then when people try to call him out on being a hippocrite he hides behind the guise of “comedy.” What a perfect positon. Critical of everyone, accountable to no one.
Comment by Stephen — October 5, 2009 @ 6:49 pm
Pinkos
Comment by Anon — December 11, 2009 @ 1:39 am
lol… I love when american’s say people destroying their country/america’s youth and forget what their country stands for: freedom of speech….
bitch all you like, Jon is as american as they come. Speaks freely and doesn’t give a crap what you think…. :)
Comment by heather — February 4, 2010 @ 5:32 pm
Jon Stewart is a self-rightous, un-funny, pompous ass!
Heather, are you calling this blogger a bitch for voicing an opinion, right after you justified Jon Stewart’s idiocy with freedom of speech? Typical liberal hypocrisy? Now THAT’S funny!
Comment by Jenny — February 10, 2010 @ 12:40 am
Jesus Christ — all you whiny crybabies, here is a definition for you:
sat·ire [sat-ahyuhr]
–noun
1. the use of irony, sarcasm, ridicule, or the like, in exposing, denouncing, or deriding vice, folly, etc.
2. a literary composition, in verse or prose, in which human folly and vice are held up to scorn, derision, or ridicule.
3. a literary genre comprising such compositions.
This has CRAP to do with being liberal, independent, conservative, etc., and everything to do with calling people out on their idiocy. Seems Mr Stewart should do a show on his UNINFORMED and UPTIGHT non-fans trolling this post.
And Jenny — Heather used the term bitchING, as in what you are doing, not being. Buy a clue.
Comment by Desiree — March 1, 2010 @ 3:02 pm
Desiree, thanks for posting the definition. Now kindly read it yourself to see why people are “whiny crybabies.” You make the standard shallow analysis liberals are famous for regarding the “It’s just a satire show” defense. An insult is an insult, and when it’s unwarranted, as most of Mr. Stewart’s attempt at “satire” are, there’s valid reason to complain. Particularly since disaffected youngsters like yourself probably get all your voting advice from this self-appointed political guru. The fact that you define his show as “Satirical” and that satire hasn’t “CRAP to do with liberal, independent or conservative” merely shows your blind bias. I suggest you keep a running tally on how many conservative issues he broaches OUT OF CONTEXT, vs how many liberal creampuff stories he brings up. I’ll buy your clue for you. I may as well as your socialist agenda is taking hold in USA quite well now.
Comment by Snoo — March 2, 2010 @ 3:44 pm
LOL Jenny youre a complete idiot. Heather didnt call the blogger a bitch, she said the blogger was “bitching” aka complaining in laymans terms. and where was it in the constitution saying that complaining about something someone else says is a violation of that guys free speech? isnt it our “right of free speech” to “freely speak out” against what other people say?
its pathetic that you attribute hypocrisy to liberals when CLEARLY both sides of the political spectrum are equally guilty of this. Jenny, you are a mindless sheep. you listen to conservative talking points and just go on to spew them all out for everyone to see. i would be just as critical of you if you grew up listening to liberal talking points. wake up and think for yourself. take everything said on the news with a grain of salt. do some independent research and then come to a conclusion.
Comment by TheTruth — March 9, 2010 @ 9:08 am
Really Ashley, hes not progressive enough? I think hes pretty damn liberal, I dont think he makes it a point to be a cookie cutter liberal. His job is to find the peculiarities (to put it lightly) of current politics. Ridiculousness in politics comes from both sides of the political spectrum, he just happens to feel that the conservative side is more irrational.
He isnt some political tool. Like it or not, he will call out both conservatives and liberals whenever they do or say something idiotic.
Comment by TheTruth — March 9, 2010 @ 9:17 am
Snoo, your comment is an insult to people who have actually survived the horrors of socialist nations. ever hear stories about Maoist China? a complete nightmare, and our current state in the US is nothing near as bad (in fact its an insult to our own America for you to think that were going down the drain. America wont die that easily)
You are a victim of the fear mongering of conservative news pundits. educate yourself and free your mind from the grasp of political hackery
Comment by TheTruth — March 9, 2010 @ 9:18 am