ABay July 19, 2015 Share July 19, 2015 (edited) January 2008. The economy has collapsed. I feel sick just revisiting it. I'd forgotten that for a while it was A Daily Show and the explanation must've been given while I was sleeping because I have no idea why they did that. ETA: It was the writers' strike. Edited July 19, 2015 by ABay Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/28237-month-of-zen-saying-good-bye/page/4/#findComment-1338565
The Luvly Junkie July 19, 2015 Share July 19, 2015 And now it's February 4, 2008: The build-up into the Late Show Battle Royale stunt begins with Stephen and Conan dropping by. Just 7 epic minutes of fake conflict. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/28237-month-of-zen-saying-good-bye/page/4/#findComment-1338633
shoes22 July 19, 2015 Share July 19, 2015 Alright, even though I wasn't a full-fledged TDS viewer until 2012, 2008 was perhaps the finest year for TDS and my personal favorite, not just because of Jon, Indecision 2008, or Obama when he became Presidential Elect, but for all the butt-jokes the news networks' brought for branding their intrepid correspondents, coverage, and high-tech hijinks that spawned more attention to "The Best F@%#Kin' News Team Ever". It was also the year I was first exposed to Jon, Stephen, AND Conan (when NBC loved him) when they pulled off that Late Night Show Battle Royale over Huckabee during the Writer's Strike. Nah...2008 was good, but nothing can beat 2004 for me. You had an All-Star cast of correspondents, the material was biting every night, Stewart was hitting his stride as a host for the first time. It was a perfect storm of events that culminated in their InDecision 2004 coverage, which really put The Daily Show on the map. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/28237-month-of-zen-saying-good-bye/page/4/#findComment-1339352
The Luvly Junkie July 20, 2015 Share July 20, 2015 Wow, already jumped to July 28, 2008, and that one segment with Rob Riggle and Ollie-Scone doing a double-piece on the Oil Crisis. I feel like anyone you pair Ollie-Scone with result in something ingenious and hilarious, though I still prefer him working with Jason Jones. Riggle/Oliver shippers can call me out if they'd like to. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/28237-month-of-zen-saying-good-bye/page/4/#findComment-1342201
ABay July 21, 2015 Share July 21, 2015 Son of a bitch! Election night 2008 played while I was sleeping. In that stupid Twizzler ad, is that girl being electrocuted at the end? Having a seizure? Just naturally spastic? 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/28237-month-of-zen-saying-good-bye/page/4/#findComment-1344829
GHScorpiosRule July 21, 2015 Share July 21, 2015 Son of a bitch! Election night 2008 played while I was sleeping. In that stupid Twizzler ad, is that girl being electrocuted at the end? Having a seizure? Just naturally spastic? FUCK!!!! Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/28237-month-of-zen-saying-good-bye/page/4/#findComment-1344858
Delwyn July 22, 2015 Share July 22, 2015 (edited) I went to bed, then work and suddenly Obama has been president for four months.Things I learned from the show today: Kindle seems like kind of a scam; Tom Selleck is as bad with sheep as he is with water and thinks it's a joke; I did not notice until just now when he signed the Canada guest book (like a wedding!) that Obama is a lefty; in retrospect John Oliver was an obvious vacation replacement - the ease and chemistry he has with Jon during this year (mostly his deft and affectionate skewering of Jon being a subpar Oscar host compared to Hugh Jackman) portrays them as partners instead of the host/correspondent relationship he had with the other long time people. ETA: John Oliver used to look like this on TV all the time: John Oliver showed his forearms that one time: And then saw them in the monitor and immediately hid them forever. Edited July 22, 2015 by Delwyn 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/28237-month-of-zen-saying-good-bye/page/4/#findComment-1347742
ABay July 22, 2015 Share July 22, 2015 (edited) Elizabeth Warren's first visit is on right now. I want to be her when I grow up. ETA: Ooh! First sighting of the Craig T. Nelson "I was on food stamps, no one helped me out" clip. Ha! Edited July 22, 2015 by ABay Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/28237-month-of-zen-saying-good-bye/page/4/#findComment-1348196
GHScorpiosRule July 23, 2015 Share July 23, 2015 UGH. Betsey McCaughey and her inability to find the "dangerous" language in the health bill dealing with "death panels." Loved Jon calling her reading of it "hyberbolic and dangerous." Moron, couldn't even find her "proof" in the pages she cited and Jon had to go to commercial. And even after returning from break, Jon proves her for the moron she is. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/28237-month-of-zen-saying-good-bye/page/4/#findComment-1351651
ABay July 23, 2015 Share July 23, 2015 Is anyone else having problems with their connection while watching? This morning, every time I opened another window and tried to email or whatever, my Xfinity Gateway lost connection and went through a reset. It happened yesterday morning, too. I'm waiting to see if it happens right now, too. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/28237-month-of-zen-saying-good-bye/page/4/#findComment-1352982
Kromm July 23, 2015 Share July 23, 2015 John Oliver used to look like this on TV all the time: I don't know what the report was on, but Ollie looks deliberately "Pottered up" in that first image. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/28237-month-of-zen-saying-good-bye/page/4/#findComment-1353160
Delwyn July 24, 2015 Share July 24, 2015 I don't know what the report was on, but Ollie looks deliberately "Pottered up" in that first image. The top photo was from one of his first appearances, if not the first. Bad haircut and ill-fitting suits seemed to be kind of his thing for a while. Also, Rob Corddry should be getting residuals for #prattkeeping: Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/28237-month-of-zen-saying-good-bye/page/4/#findComment-1354129
GHScorpiosRule July 24, 2015 Share July 24, 2015 (edited) February 2010--Man, I remember the number of storms, and being stuck at home, unable to go to work. And this was in the DC/MD/VA area. Every three years or so, we get huge storms. I think that was the last "BIG" one, though. GIngrich is SUCH an ass. Love Lewis Black as always. And I just LOVE the friendship between Jon and Stephen. Edited July 24, 2015 by GHScorpiosRule Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/28237-month-of-zen-saying-good-bye/page/4/#findComment-1355312
ApathyMonger July 24, 2015 Share July 24, 2015 Wow, Glenn Beck learning about how progressivism is evil from libraries. I didn't realise that was over five years ago. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/28237-month-of-zen-saying-good-bye/page/4/#findComment-1355412
ApathyMonger July 25, 2015 Share July 25, 2015 I'd forgotten Jon's awful goatee. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/28237-month-of-zen-saying-good-bye/page/4/#findComment-1358455
Delwyn July 26, 2015 Share July 26, 2015 Am I the last person to figure out that the digital red globe over Jon's desk is sometimes just random words? Some time a few days ago I noticed it (2008ish?) and didn't see it again until today because 2009 merited the demotion of back ground noise. But I glanced up today and: "galoshes". I also couldn't stop chuckling at Aasif pronouncing the word cheesesteak for 30 seconds straight and it was great to see his excellent run of "Team" segments with Wyatt again. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/28237-month-of-zen-saying-good-bye/page/4/#findComment-1359507
solotrek July 26, 2015 Share July 26, 2015 Sometimes it is a list of places and a word or two that isn't a place. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/28237-month-of-zen-saying-good-bye/page/4/#findComment-1360083
ABay July 26, 2015 Share July 26, 2015 The episode with the 9/11 first responders talking about the Republican Senators blocking the Zadroga bill is on. Fucking Republicans. And go fuck yourself Huckabee. 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/28237-month-of-zen-saying-good-bye/page/4/#findComment-1360390
ApathyMonger July 27, 2015 Share July 27, 2015 They're five years into John Oliver's time on the show, and his suits still don't fit. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/28237-month-of-zen-saying-good-bye/page/4/#findComment-1363182
ABay July 27, 2015 Share July 27, 2015 One of the things that's really standing out to me: How many completely forgettable movies there have been. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/28237-month-of-zen-saying-good-bye/page/4/#findComment-1363590
Delwyn July 28, 2015 Share July 28, 2015 Sniff. Seeing Steve Carell on as a guest talking about all the love for "papa bear" Jon and sense of home coming back to TDS was lovely. SC also suggested a reunion show, which I sincerely hope is an idea they will be using as a blueprint for the last show (or four). 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/28237-month-of-zen-saying-good-bye/page/4/#findComment-1365354
Victor the Crab July 28, 2015 Share July 28, 2015 Sniff. Seeing Steve Carell on as a guest talking about all the love for "papa bear" Jon and sense of home coming back to TDS was lovely. SC also suggested a reunion show, which I sincerely hope is an idea they will be using as a blueprint for the last show (or four). Awwww, I missed that episode. Jon was telling Steve how they'd gather everyone in the studio audience into a pile for all the correspondents, past and present, to fuck. I remembered that because I was in the studio audience at the time. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/28237-month-of-zen-saying-good-bye/page/4/#findComment-1367253
ABay July 29, 2015 Share July 29, 2015 (edited) Another thing really standing out while binge-watching: That one guy's laugh that is in every fricking episode. It must be someone on the staff because no one, not even our own most dedicated poster-attendees, are at that many shows. Edited July 29, 2015 by ABay Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/28237-month-of-zen-saying-good-bye/page/4/#findComment-1370050
Delwyn July 31, 2015 Share July 31, 2015 (edited) Egh, all these jokey/braggy Brian Williams interviews are painful to watch. But yay for the tongue-in-cheek Leonard Nimoy narrated package about Romney's life. And also the show's subtitle for the 2012 RNC in Tampa being "The Road to Jeb Bush 2016." Nailed it. The Ferrell/Galifianakis/Hamm comedy team giving Jon crap about being terrible at interviews made me grin. A few screencaps collected during the last couple days of viewing: Steve and Jon holding hands like teenaged girls: Paul Rudd as Jon's first test guest looking older than today? The forearms made a return after all: That time there was a march and news media outlets forbade their employees from attending, even on their personal time: Rob Corddry's first return as a guest (yes, this picture features a bong allegedly belonging to Ed Helms, agiant dildo, a 7 year old frappucino and a book about Hitler): Edited August 2, 2015 by Delwyn 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/28237-month-of-zen-saying-good-bye/page/4/#findComment-1374566
GHScorpiosRule July 31, 2015 Share July 31, 2015 (edited) I missed the conventions and the awesome BULLSHIT! MOUNTAIN, Election Night 2012, but am loving and laughing uncontrollably at the next night's coverage. ETA: Watching December 3, 2012--Jon's rant about how there is NOT a War against Christmas to the Fox nimwits is a thing of beauty. Especially the example of the Flinstones' Christmas cartoon. Edited July 31, 2015 by GHScorpiosRule 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/28237-month-of-zen-saying-good-bye/page/4/#findComment-1375608
The Luvly Junkie August 2, 2015 Share August 2, 2015 (edited) June 4, 2013: Brian Williams is on for the 93th time before Jon's sabbatical journey to Jordan filming Rosewater. Anyone wanna bet that he's gonna make a cameo on Jon's last show? June 6, 2013: Jon's last day before going to Jordan as well as handing the hosting chair to John Oliver. Anyone wanna bet (again) that the Month of Zen isn't gonna air any episodes with Ollie-Scone as the sub host? Update: Yeah, they skipped all of Ollie-Scone's episodes. Edited August 2, 2015 by The Luvly Junkie Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/28237-month-of-zen-saying-good-bye/page/4/#findComment-1379145
Kromm August 2, 2015 Share August 2, 2015 June 6, 2013: Jon's last day before going to Jordan as well as handing the hosting chair to John Oliver. Anyone wanna bet (again) that the Month of Zen isn't gonna air any episodes with Ollie-Scone as the sub host? You appear to have won that bet (not that anyone bet against you). It went straight from: TO With a side of: Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/28237-month-of-zen-saying-good-bye/page/4/#findComment-1379223
The Luvly Junkie August 2, 2015 Share August 2, 2015 For some reason, I have no problem with those images, except for the nostalgia of Stephen and Ollie-Scone who have already left Comedy Central, and Jonny-bun is next!! T_T Still can't believe this is the last week and the Month of Zen is more than halfway done with 2013... Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/28237-month-of-zen-saying-good-bye/page/4/#findComment-1379261
ABay August 2, 2015 Share August 2, 2015 (edited) Bill Cosby episode from Nov 2013 on now. Another thing that I've really noticed during the marathon: Jason Jones is perhaps the most versatile correspondent. They just ran John Oliver's last episode. Awww, Was he really there 7 and 1/2 years? It didn't seem that long. Edited August 2, 2015 by ABay Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/28237-month-of-zen-saying-good-bye/page/4/#findComment-1380131
Victor the Crab August 2, 2015 Share August 2, 2015 Just watched Ollie's last appearance as a TDS correspondent and the tribute Jon gave him. Perhaps Ollie can give Jon a tribute of his own on LWT, either tonight or next Sunday, because Jon helped make him the success he is in America. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/28237-month-of-zen-saying-good-bye/page/4/#findComment-1380680
ABay August 3, 2015 Share August 3, 2015 (edited) Was it here or somewhere else that I read the finale would include clips of Jon's "targets" getting the chance to tell him to fuck off. Fuckface von Clownstick likely to be one. Edited August 3, 2015 by ABay Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/28237-month-of-zen-saying-good-bye/page/4/#findComment-1380695
Raradra August 3, 2015 Share August 3, 2015 Was it here or somewhere else that I read the finale would include clips of Jon's "targets" getting the chance to tell him to fuck off. Fuckface von Clownstick likely to be one. According to this interview with The Daily Show producers, Donald Trump definitely wont show up: http://www.ew.com/article/2015/07/29/daily-show-producers-jon-stewarts-last-show-donald-trump-not-coming Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/28237-month-of-zen-saying-good-bye/page/4/#findComment-1380726
ABay August 3, 2015 Share August 3, 2015 Oh son of a bitch! The loud ads are back! Fuck you, Comedy Central. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/28237-month-of-zen-saying-good-bye/page/4/#findComment-1382103
Victor the Crab August 5, 2015 Share August 5, 2015 Just watched the episode from February where Jon announced he's stepping down as TDS host. Now, we've seemed to have completed that circle. Winter is about to hit us. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/28237-month-of-zen-saying-good-bye/page/4/#findComment-1388665
shoes22 August 5, 2015 Share August 5, 2015 According to this interview with The Daily Show producers, Donald Trump definitely wont show up: http://www.ew.com/article/2015/07/29/daily-show-producers-jon-stewarts-last-show-donald-trump-not-coming Trump is obviously not going to show up when he's in Cleveland preparing for that night's debate at the time of the Daily Show taping. But I would not be suprrised if he sends in a 30-second pre-taped message for the hate-montage the producers want to do. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/28237-month-of-zen-saying-good-bye/page/4/#findComment-1389394
GHScorpiosRule August 5, 2015 Share August 5, 2015 So, does anyone know if the livestreaming will continue to stream and loop back from the beginning again? Or will it be taken down once it catches up to the finale? I'd love to catch the ones I missed. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/28237-month-of-zen-saying-good-bye/page/4/#findComment-1389959
Kromm August 6, 2015 Share August 6, 2015 (edited) So, does anyone know if the livestreaming will continue to stream and loop back from the beginning again? Or will it be taken down once it catches up to the finale? I'd love to catch the ones I missed. I can't see them distracting people from Trevor Noah by keeping Stewart broadcasts looping for another month. They're ALREADY going to have enough trouble convincing people to watch Noah, and there are already going to be comparisons they're going to want minimized. Edited August 6, 2015 by Kromm Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/28237-month-of-zen-saying-good-bye/page/4/#findComment-1390881
Victor the Crab August 6, 2015 Share August 6, 2015 It's over now. They just finished last night's episode. There's just tonight's, and then no more Jon. :( 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/28237-month-of-zen-saying-good-bye/page/4/#findComment-1393288
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