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Making Colbert go away
The docile press corps was offended when Stephen Colbert dared to expose Bush's -- and their own -- feet of clay. But how to respond? Voilà: "He wasn't funny."
By Joan Walsh [2006-05-03]

  • Truthiness is not funny

    Slaughterhouse 5 is not funny.

    Catch-22 is not funny.

    A Modest Proposal is not funny.

    Black Mischief is not funny.

    The finest satire is not intended to make you laugh. It makes you nod your head grimly and mutter "ain't it the truth". But I suppose finer points of litrature are not taught in J-school.

    Mr. Colbert, you've got a big, round, hairy pair and I salute you.

    -- dwhitney
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    Wednesday, May 3, 2006 05:43 PM
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