Bill Maher's Harsh Critique of the Stewart/Colbert Rally
Tonight, Bill Maher criticized last week's Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear, saying, "If you're going to have a rally... you might as well make it about something," before detailing his specific problems with Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert's efforts.
Did Jon Stewart Finally Get Through to Keith Olbermann?
During tonight's Countdown, Keith Olbermann made a major announcement: effective immediately, he's suspending the show's "Worse/Worser/Worst Person in the World" segment, with an aim at eventually killing it altogether. What brought Olbermann to this decision? Jon Stewart, naturally! Watch inside.
One Last Look at the Stewart-Colbert Rally Signs
Haven't gotten your fill of ironic political signs from this weekend's Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear? Below, one packed four-minute montage that should finally sate your appetite for cheeky takes on our terrible American political lexicon.
Jon Stewart's Closing Rally Speech Gets Auto-Tuned
As with everything that the Gregory Brothers auto-tune, it was only a natural matter of time before this was done. Here, watch/listen as Jon Stewart's moving speech that closed the Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear gets the T-Pain treatment.
Jon Stewart and The Media: Let's Not All Get Along
Jon Stewart's plot to "Restore Sanity" included a call for the death of the lefty vs. righty shoutfest on cable news. Some in the media felt he blamed the media too much. He didn't. He just blamed the wrong half.
Jon Stewart's Closing Rally Speech: "If We Amplify Everything, We Hear Nothing"
Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert's Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear wrapped up this afternoon with one of its only serious moments—Jon Stewart's 12-minute closing address—that was also its most important/poignant one. Video of Stewart's full speech, inside.
Free Huffington Post Buses to Jon Stewart Rally All Show Up Late
Huffington Post founder Arianna Huffington provided free buses from New York to Washington, D.C. for Jon Stewart's Rally to Restore Sanity. Unfortunately, most of them showed up late. Not really a great way to restore sanity, in the end.
LIVE: Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert's Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear
At 12:00 PM, Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert's much-anticipated Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear will begin on the National Mall in Washington, DC. If you couldn't make it, why not watch live and comment along in our open thread!
Everything You Need to Know About Tomorrow's Stewart and Colbert Rally
Want to check out the schedule, set-up, and every other miscellaneous detail for tomorrow's "Rally to Restore Sanity And/Or Fear" in Washington? We've obtained a copy of the official permit, pages of which you can check out below.
Join Gawker.TV in Washington, D.C. for the Rally to Restore Sanity and March to Keep Fear Alive
On October 30th, Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert will host dueling rallies on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. to Restore Sanity and Keep Fear Alive in America. Gawker.TV will be there, and we're inviting you to join us.
Stephen Colbert Brags About His NYT Crossword Appearance
Yesterday's New York Times crossword puzzle was littered with references to Stephen Colbert, Jon Stewart, and their upcoming rally—seven of them! On last night's Report, Colbert took the opportunity to gloat, gloat, and gloat some more. Watch inside.
Gawker Murdered by the Huffington Post and Taiwanese Animators
The Taiwanese studio behind those computer-animated news re-enactments has finally gone too far: They've killed Gawker, in a senseless hit-and-run engineered by a whip-wielding Arianna Huffington. And all we wanted to do was go to the Jon Stewart rally!
Watch Larry King Excitedly Gift Jon Stewart a Porta-Potty
Tonight, Larry King welcomed Jon Stewart to discuss the "Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear," his new book, and more. Then, randomly, King decided to gift Stewart a Porta-Potty. It was awkward, hilarious, and oh so much more. Watch inside.
Stewart/Colbert Rally Has 290,000 'Definite' Attendees on Facebook
Is the Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert rally in Washington going to be the biggest satirico-political rally ever? So far, Facebook has registered 290,000 'definite' attendees. Impressive! Then again, Facebook is just a website where people lazily click anything.
With Oprah Winfrey's Blessing, Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert Join Forces
Tonight's Daily Show was crashed—twice! First, Stephen Colbert showed up, and he and Jon Stewart dropped the bombshell that they're joining forces for the "Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear." Then, Oprah Winfrey gave Stewart's audience a gift.
President Obama Is a Jon Stewart Fan
Today, while speaking to some students in Arlington, VA, President Obama mentioned the devolving nature of American political discourse—spurred by cable news hosts—and then gave a shout-out to Jon Stewart's "Rally to Restore Sanity." How cute! Video inside.
Arianna Huffington Pledges Unlimited Buses to Jon Stewart's Rally
Tonight, Arianna Huffington visited The Daily Show and dropped a bomb on Jon Stewart when she pledged an unlimited amount of HuffPo buses to his "Rally to Restore Sanity" for New Yorkers who need to hitch a ride. Video inside.
Stephen Colbert Upset By Rick Sanchez Endorsement
Stephen Colbert's "March to Keep Fear Alive" is trailing Jon Stewart's "Rally to Restore Sanity" in Facebook RSVPs. Stewart also got Oprah's endorsement! Last night, Colbert learned of Rick Sanchez's endorsement of him and was... less than thrilled. Watch inside.
Will Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert Rallies Hurt Democrats' Election Chances?
Comedy Central funnymen Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert recently unveiled their plans for dueling, satirical Washington rallies on October 30. But October 30 is the Saturday before midterm elections! Shouldn't America's wiseasses be campaigning for Democrats, instead of attending this?
