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Are you trying to say that it's inherently silly to question the integrity of a comedic organization? If so, I'd disagree with you, as many people use comedy a
by tg3 13y ago
Are you trying to say that it's inherently silly to question the integrity of a comedic organization?
If so, I'd disagree with you, as many people use comedy as a means to make a point, political and otherwise. I think the success of Jon Stewart and Colbert point to the fact that valid points can be made with comedy.
While I don't think "comedic organizations" are (or should be) held to the same standard as journalistic ones, GP has a valid point about bias, even in comedic reporting.
- leephillips 13y ago"Are you trying to say that it's inherently silly to question the integrity of a comedic organization?" Yes. Jon Stewart has scoffed, in more than one interview, at the notion that he be held to any standards whatsoever, other than the standard of being funny. "a valid point about bias" I respectfully disagree. I see nothing wrong with any sort or degree of bias from the Onion, Daily Show, or any other "comedic organization".
- sage_joch 13y agoA couple things: 1. Today there was an anti-NSA article ("NSA Assures Americans That PRISM 2.0 Will Be Way More Invasive"), which kind of invalidates my point. 2. "Comedic organization" was the best term I could come up with; I know it sounds a bit ridiculous. :-)