Video: Jon Stewart reveals the plot against Glenn Beck
posted at 6:32 pm on November 6, 2009 by Allahpundit
In a different age, SNL would have covered this ground weeks or months ago; as it is, they can’t even field a decent impression of the president anymore. Like many SNL skits, this is twice as long as it should have been, but … it has its moments, especially when Stewart apes Beck’s mannerisms. Too bad he’s not more of an impersonator or else he could have taken a shot at that Kermit voice Beck does when he wants to mock people he disagrees with.
One glaring flaw: Not nearly enough props.
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Pretty funny!
SouthernGent on November 6, 2009 at 7:25 PM
I enjoy being a sick, twisted freak to much to let Jon Stewart ruin it for me.
fourdeucer on November 6, 2009 at 7:26 PM
I was speaking of Stewart and his show, Terry.
Dr. Carlo Lombardi on November 6, 2009 at 7:27 PM
Precisely. Thank you.
Django on November 6, 2009 at 7:27 PM
I admit Jon Stewart is less reluctant to mock people on his side of the ideological spectrum. However, that doesn’t mean every once in a while he doesn’t hit the nail in the head when it comes to criticizing our side.
terryannonline on November 6, 2009 at 7:28 PM
It is the INTENT that is the problem, not the content. He’s mocking Beck so that the uneducated believe that what Beck says isn’t true.
njpat on November 6, 2009 at 7:28 PM
Napolitano is much more conservative then Beck, no doubt about it!
The Dean on November 6, 2009 at 7:28 PM
I wouldn’t think so. Beck makes a claim, and then provides evidence to support the claim. His sarcasm is directed at actual hypocrisy and lies. There is a difference imo.
Itchee Dryback on November 6, 2009 at 7:28 PM
I think it’s hilarious. Beck’s style is over the top. I’ll bet ten bucks Beck shows this on his show when he gets back. OTOH, Beck has the scalps to prove his substance. His latest scoop on the Harvard study of outgoing radiation is yet another one. AGW computer models missed it completely.
What does it say about our society when a shock jock hovering on the brink of insanity does some of the best reporting in a nation saturated with media outlets and supposed media professionals?
Beagle on November 6, 2009 at 7:28 PM
I guess I never told you that. hmm. Sorry? You’re cute, too?
Diane on November 6, 2009 at 7:29 PM
Yes. And he’s at his best when he’s catatonic. You know, speechless. So now is the time.
Loxodonta on November 6, 2009 at 7:31 PM
Hilarious!
John the Libertarian on November 6, 2009 at 7:31 PM
Hey, dont put down the libs most trusted and respected newsman.
Greed on November 6, 2009 at 7:31 PM
What nail did he hit? The only nail he is hitting is that Glenn Beck is a target because he is big thorn in the side of obama.
Less reluctant? Now you are sound like Baghdad Bob, Jon Stewart’s press secretary.
keep the change on November 6, 2009 at 7:31 PM
What Stewart does is the complete opposite of what Beck does. Beck pokes fun at the truth, Stewart pokes fun at Beck to make others believe what Beck says isn’t the truth.
njpat on November 6, 2009 at 7:32 PM
Don’t tell her anything. Keep her in suspence — just like Nick Cage did to the guy in “Trapped in Paradise.”
Americannodash on November 6, 2009 at 7:33 PM
Heh. You can search my blog. I’ve written many posts lambasting Jon Stewart. I don’t agree with Jon Stewart in any political issue.
terryannonline on November 6, 2009 at 7:34 PM
You have a point…
Diane on November 6, 2009 at 7:34 PM
Please don’t encourage her. She’s already latched on to hating Beck like a moray eel. Over and over and over.
katy the mean old lady on November 6, 2009 at 7:35 PM
OK, when they brought out the chalkboard I LOL’d.
Not bad as a physical impersonation. Glenn will ROAR with laughter.
inviolet on November 6, 2009 at 7:35 PM
this clip is funny for some of the mannerisms that he imitates – but I agree with NjPat – it tries to brush way Obama’s marxist connections as nothing more than Beck’s paranoia.
Any one who has even had a cursory knowledge of his early life, and his outlook knows that Obama has a strong Marxist philosophy. Beck is laying it out for every one to debate on it.
But all that Jon FakeLastName tries to do is to “make fun” – especially when the man is ill.
Stay classy Jon Stewart or what ever your real name is.
nagee76 on November 6, 2009 at 7:38 PM
Nice to see Jon Stewart’s still speaking truth to power.
flipflop on November 6, 2009 at 7:39 PM
I know that you were probably joking, but that is the truth and that is why they do this! The libs don’t bother wasting their time doing research, they believe what the TV tells them, so if a comedian mocks Beck they feel like Beck is a joke, and that is their intent, to make Beck a joke when he is not.
njpat on November 6, 2009 at 7:39 PM
When did this happen?
I stopped watching Stewart about a year ago. He and Colbert were entertaining. I really liked Colbert from the old Strangers With Candy days. His humor was much more creative and varied. Now both have become so predictable in the scope and content of their shticks, that I can’t find the interest to watch anymore. I tube was tuned to comedy central a couple of days ago, and when the Stewart show started, it was like a time machine set at a couple years ago.
I really don’t understand how people don’t notice this.
Itchee Dryback on November 6, 2009 at 7:40 PM
I just don’t want Beck popping stitches. :)
katy the mean old lady on November 6, 2009 at 7:41 PM
The whole idea of mocking Beck for Jon Stewart and his Daily Show is to get across, to those who may not have already formed a negative opinion of Beck, the idea that this guy Beck, that you hear about, the guy that is accusing obama of being a socialist, of being unAmerican, of having ties to communists, is just a crazy dufus, and I, Jon Stewart, will demonstrate this by exaggerating all his mannerisms so that you can clearly see how much of a idiot this guy is – and hopefully, by extension, anything he might say about our leadership in Washington.
So, don’t take this guy, Glenn beck seriously. I wouldn’t mock him like this unless he deserved it, and he wouldn’t deserve it unless he was the crazy windbag I humorously make him out to be. So rest easy, if you hear this guy say anything else untoward about our great president, please disregard considering the source.
RINOs: Gee, this was funny.
keep the change on November 6, 2009 at 7:41 PM
*starts reciting Who’s On First by himself in repetition*
MadisonConservative on November 6, 2009 at 7:42 PM
Amen, someone else understands!!!
njpat on November 6, 2009 at 7:42 PM
Does the Daily Show have a laugh track? Or a bunch of trained hyenas in the audience? I can’t tell which…
ynot4tony2 on November 6, 2009 at 7:44 PM
It’s okay, but parodies of Glenn Beck are like parodies of Regis Philbin or Gilbert Gottfried. When you’re so purposely stylized and over-the-top, no one else can do a better you than you, and there really isn’t any reason for anyone else to, except to get an easy laugh.
calbear on November 6, 2009 at 7:44 PM
I need my own chalkboard…..
Rule 5: Ridicule is man’s most potent weapon. It’s hard to counterattack ridicule, and it infuriates the opposition, which then reacts to your advantage.
njpat on November 6, 2009 at 7:44 PM
Where was the red phone?
I rarely watch the Daily Show, but I caught this piece. I thought it went from amusing to kinda pathetic. The writing was mostly lame IMO, but it had potential. Stewart should have handed off the impersonation duties. Is Frank Caliendo available? He’d be an awesome Beck.
ornery_independent on November 6, 2009 at 7:48 PM
I LOVE Glenn Beck and think he makes awesome points USING those exaggerated mannerisms. If he weren’t a little manic he’d be another factually correct, staid, middle aged white man. As it is he makes his points in an entertaining format. Kinda like the conservative version of Jon Stewart, not to put too fine a point on it, except Glenn has the advantage of being right about 95% more than Jon.
I also think there are lots of things to be serious about. Someone making fun of someone who’s intentionally exaggerating for comic effect in the first place wouldn’t be my choice for first place.
Nor, I would dare to venture a guess, would Glenn himself. I hope he doesn’t watch this right away cause he’s got a slammin’ sense of humor and, as Katy pointed out, I’m afraid he’ll bust a stitch or two laughing.
inviolet on November 6, 2009 at 7:50 PM
Cleverly done. Sometimes I think Beck is the better comedienne, though.
AnninCA on November 6, 2009 at 7:51 PM
Aw c’mon, Regis parodies are funny, and fun to do!
But Gilbert Gottfried…we saw him live last year in a small club…possibly the worst performance by a “comic” I’ve ever seen, and I’ve seen a bunch.
/back to your regularly scheduled programming…
ornery_independent on November 6, 2009 at 7:52 PM
Diane: You see? This is what is so endearing about him. When on the prowl, most men offer flowers, dinner, dancing, moonlit strolls, romantic music, sitting close together, arms wrapping you tightly, and nibbles from your ears to your lips.
But not Madison. No. He offers you Abbot and Costello routines.
Isn’t he just adorable?!
Loxodonta on November 6, 2009 at 7:52 PM
You’re no competition, that’s for sure.
MadisonConservative on November 6, 2009 at 7:53 PM
Ah ha.
Stewart is just so much more macho than that effeminate Beck.
Loxodonta on November 6, 2009 at 7:54 PM
So if I laughed, I am a RINO? Well hey thanks for puttin’ me some knowledge as to my political ideology. Up until this minute I thought I was a real conservative republican.
HawaiiLwyr on November 6, 2009 at 7:55 PM
Beck should do Stewart doing Beck.
Art, imitating art, imitating life!
ornery_independent on November 6, 2009 at 7:55 PM
What Stewart does is the complete opposite of what Beck does. Beck pokes fun at the truth, Stewart pokes fun at Beck to make others believe what Beck says isn’t the truth.
njpat on November 6, 2009 at 7:32 PM
njpat on November 6, 2009 at 7:56 PM
20 bucks says he will. LOL
inviolet on November 6, 2009 at 7:56 PM
I beg to differ. Beck is very serious about the truth. It’s those who attack or try to obscure the truth whom he mocks incessantly. And quite effectively, I might add.
inviolet on November 6, 2009 at 7:59 PM
You missed the big picture. It was not about you political ideology.
njpat on November 6, 2009 at 8:00 PM
*hoists Diane over his shoulder, spanks her a couple times, and walks off with her singing “My Bonnie lies over the ocean”*
MadisonConservative on November 6, 2009 at 8:00 PM
Did you ever see the Red State utube on becoming moderate?
It’s really hilarious.
AnninCA on November 6, 2009 at 8:00 PM
You must not listen to his radio show.
njpat on November 6, 2009 at 8:00 PM
Beck is not at all over reacting. If there is any…any truth to what he presents, its earthshaking… and people just continue to diddle like everything is just like everything was.
Your country is being taken over in a bloodless coup.
You can’t overreact to something like that.
Itchee Dryback on November 6, 2009 at 8:01 PM
See this…different target (Fox News), same concept…to the kids no less.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eO-1j9T90-8
njpat on November 6, 2009 at 8:07 PM
It’s pretty funny, but something really bugs me about this…
A lot of people are watching Beck very closely or they wouldn’t be able to incorporate so many things he does in to a parody… Yet the substance of what he talks about isn’t even argued.
So, all of these liberals are watching his show for parody ideas, and are just too stupid to wake up while they’re watching it? I just don’t get how they can sit there for material, yet ignore all of the radical ties Obama has.
I the answer is that these types of people are Marxists at heart as well. Like Obama they would deny it, but unlike Obama they probably believe their own denials… at least he’s lying and not stupid.
RightWinged on November 6, 2009 at 8:07 PM
It’s true am at work during his locally aired show most of the time, but have caught snips (YouTube etc.) and ….not sure what you mean. If you could clarify…?
Here’s a bit of what I mean. This is a great (and IMO hilarious) example of his mocking of those who attack truth, and on his radio show. (His takedown of Ted Kennedy’s “sense of humor” re: Chappaquiddick at the end of this clip is really funny but merciless so be warned….)
inviolet on November 6, 2009 at 8:07 PM
I think we are on the same page, I think you misunderstood my comment. The rest of my comment said “Stewart mocks others who say the truth.” I believe, Beck pokes fun at the the truth…Stewart pokes fun at Beck who speaks the truth.
njpat on November 6, 2009 at 8:12 PM
Jon Looked more like Rachel Madcow then Glenn Beck with those mannerisms, especially when he put those “I’m a liberal intellectual” glasses on. Heck, if he dyed the gray out of his hair and put the glasses back on and continued with the act, Rachel Madcow could pass for his twin brother
OxyCon on November 6, 2009 at 8:14 PM
THREADWINNER!!!!
lovingmyUSA on November 6, 2009 at 8:22 PM
Lol, “organ”ize. Come on GB, buck up little camper and try some of that tea from the parties and lay off the m-m’s for a while. Godspeed on a quick and healthy recovery.
Gentleman, we can rebuild him. We have the technology. …better than he was before… better, faster, stronger…
disillusioned on November 6, 2009 at 8:23 PM
Maddy offers me all of that + irreverent hilarity and masochistic chauvinism. What more could a girl ask for?
Diane on November 6, 2009 at 8:23 PM
Oh Christ…the responses to that one are gonna hurt.
MadisonConservative on November 6, 2009 at 8:25 PM
This was without a doubt a hitpiece on limited government, the founders and truthseeker Glenn Beck. Make no mistake abut it. I love how Stewart equates awareness and knowledge with a a PHD as if the common man is completely ignorant to the great scam which is being perpetrated upon him. How dare you read the Constitution, the Federalist Papers or the Creature from Jekyll Island and contrast it against the illegal behavior of the Washington elite? You have to be stark, raving mad to not accept their vision of reality.
Pitchforker on November 6, 2009 at 8:25 PM
It’s okay to laugh, but you should be laughing at the propaganda, not with it. Guys like AP, and other RINOs, laugh with the propaganda because, quite frankly, they too think there is something not right with Glenn Beck. That is why the humor rings a bell with them.
keep the change on November 6, 2009 at 8:28 PM
I don’t know too much about Beck, but I do know that Stewart is a fluff boy for Obama, Frank, Pelosi and all the rest of the problems that face the working people of this country.
Swallow hard, Jon. You’ve taken on a mouth full.
Hening on November 6, 2009 at 8:28 PM
Hmmm…the Tonight show does something. Comedy? I don’t think so. If you don’t see the similarities, you aren’t paying attention closely enough.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=druQ6olIfm4
njpat on November 6, 2009 at 8:28 PM
From you or from others? Because no one is paying attention. :P
Diane on November 6, 2009 at 8:29 PM
I trust everyone caught the Dr. Strangelove/Sterling Hayden reference.
snaggletoothie on November 6, 2009 at 8:42 PM
If you ever decide to look for what else he has to offer, I can offer you some assistance.
Now, where did I put my magnifying glass?
And tweezers?
Loxodonta on November 6, 2009 at 8:42 PM
It’s okay to laugh, but you should be laughing at the propaganda, not with it. Guys like AP, and other RINOs, laugh with the propaganda because, quite frankly, they too think there is something not right with Glenn Beck. That is why the humor rings a bell with them.
keep the change on November 6, 2009 at 8:28 PM
In other words, they are CLUELESS. They don’t understand Beck or Palin, so they like to trash them and go along with others that try to do the same.
njpat on November 6, 2009 at 8:45 PM
Oh yes we are ;~)
lovingmyUSA on November 6, 2009 at 8:46 PM
Ayup. It’s called politely looking the other way. ;)
inviolet on November 6, 2009 at 8:49 PM
I can’t stand Jon Stewart. Arianna and Allah seems to love him, though.
Marcus on November 6, 2009 at 8:54 PM
We’re good friends in real life. Just joking here. :)
Diane on November 6, 2009 at 8:58 PM
Maddy has got to be the one in lime green…Diane…wantta to go sailing…lol !
jerrytbg on November 6, 2009 at 8:59 PM
The first 6-1/2 minutes were great, and the very end. In between was iffy. I don’t watch Beck anymore (I don’t have cable tv) but unless he’s changed dramatically, I think he’ll find this hilarious.
If he has a response, I hope it’ll be posted here. (Otherwise, I’ll likely never see it…) I’m picturing a huge internal organ chasing him around the set with a spear.
Tanya on November 6, 2009 at 9:03 PM
Allah does not trash Beck or Palin.
terryannonline on November 6, 2009 at 9:05 PM
Ok, that was funny. The only problem is waiting for Stewart to put this much energy into lampooning Obama.
aikidoka on November 6, 2009 at 9:06 PM
Lighten up? You miss the point…big time. That is why you keep posting this crap. When you can find something that Beck says that isn’t true, let us know. Hey, maybe Beck will give you the number to call the red phone that is….if you even bother doing some research. I usually visit sites to learn something, not to teach it.
njpat on November 6, 2009 at 9:12 PM
Beck is far more funny than Jonathan Stuart Liebwitz
But not funnier than Jon’s real name
LeeSeneca on November 6, 2009 at 9:15 PM
Thank you for telling us the proper way to laugh. Cause that doesn’t sound at all like insipid liberal political correctness.
RINO in Name Only on November 6, 2009 at 9:15 PM
Socialize your NAZISM? Jon Stewart knows what NAZI stands for? He is Jewish.
Nazism, known officially in German as National Socialism
So Stewart has “kids” obviously not Jewish, writing for him – who don’t know what NAZI stands for?
Didn’t he like have Brad Pitt on to promote his movie Inglorious Basterds Didn’t Pit bring it up?
Dr Evil on November 6, 2009 at 9:27 PM
LOL–well that bit about throwing you over his shoulder made me have to fan myself…
lovingmyUSA on November 6, 2009 at 9:29 PM
You must not visit this site often…or you are pulling my leg.
njpat on November 6, 2009 at 9:30 PM
Jon Stewart: Or Socialize your Republicanism I don’t want to be Political. Good call Jon, cause you aren’t very good at definitions Republic -
In Our case Republic means ruled by Law.
A republic is a form of government in which the head of state is not a monarch[1] and the people (or at least a part of its people)[2] have an impact on its government.[3][4] The word ‘republic’ is derived from the Latin phrase res publica which can be translated as “a public affair”.
Dr Evil on November 6, 2009 at 9:30 PM
Allah has been critical of Beck and Palin. However, I have never read anything he has written that is unfair towards them.
terryannonline on November 6, 2009 at 9:36 PM
I think we all get that he is poking fun at Glenn Beck. Well I love Glen & still got a kick out of it, some of his mannerisms ARE funny! My guess is that Glen will get a kick out of it too, he is humble enough to laugh at himself.
And if he wasn’t a force to be reckoned with, Stewart wouldn’t be doing a bit on him. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery & it wasn’t mean-spirited, just kind of silly. So why not laugh if you think it is funny, there is enough going on to be grim about, imo. Praying for a speedy recovery for Glen. We love ya buddy!
kg598301 on November 6, 2009 at 9:36 PM
It’s funnier when Glenn Beck does it.
Proud Rino on November 6, 2009 at 9:38 PM
You obviously need to read thing other than at hotair. Allah misses the point constantly…particularly when it comes to Beck and Palin. I’d even venture to say he/she spreads falsehoods.
njpat on November 6, 2009 at 9:38 PM
Really? What falsehoods would those be?
RINO in Name Only on November 6, 2009 at 9:43 PM
Go do some REAL research instead of taking someone else’s take on the news.
njpat on November 6, 2009 at 9:44 PM
You too? :)
Diane on November 6, 2009 at 9:49 PM
Want examples? This site is very similar to the left. Subtitles for Palin include “emotional” a typical put down for a woman and pictures of a photo shoot with Glenn Beck being emotional. Neither served a purpose of providing “news,” they were both meant to draw readers to a conclusion that was the “writer’s” perception with no fact.
njpat on November 6, 2009 at 9:49 PM
I read this 7 times and I still can’t figure out what you’re trying to say.
Proud Rino on November 6, 2009 at 9:51 PM
Bet the funny man is one of these who like to say, “Oh, if people had only been warned and stood up to Hitler…!”
Well, he brought the H word up first.
Beck may be one the folks who are warning us. Or maybe not. Doesn’t hurt to listen. Also, Van Jones wasn’t thrown under the bus because of a 60 Minutes expose.
Dr. ZhivBlago on November 6, 2009 at 9:51 PM
When did I accept anyone’s take on anything? I asked a simple question: what falsehoods were you referring to?
Am I supposed to research your claims? Forgive me, but isn’t it customary for the person making the accusation to provide evidence to support it?
RINO in Name Only on November 6, 2009 at 9:52 PM
I guess I visit the site more often than you do.
njpat on November 6, 2009 at 9:52 PM
You do realize that this is a blog, right?
RINO in Name Only on November 6, 2009 at 9:54 PM
If you know what is going on, it is simple. Search the site for Palin and Beck articles…it should tell you something if you compare it to real world examples.
njpat on November 6, 2009 at 9:54 PM
Michelle Malkin is a blog, and so is Big Government. However, when they frame an argument, it is quite different.
njpat on November 6, 2009 at 9:56 PM
Sometimes funny, but mostly boring.
Has Stewart ever goofed on Olbermann for a segment?
toliver on November 6, 2009 at 9:57 PM
Also, I don’t know which exact post you are talking about with the “emotional” headline for Palin, but whether or not it was used as put-down, how would that possibly be “spreading falsehoods”?
And I have seen clips with Beck being tearing up. Regardless of what you think of Beck, surely tearing up counts as being emotional. Unless perhaps it was just allergies?
RINO in Name Only on November 6, 2009 at 9:59 PM
Look up the posts when Palin left her position as governor. Subtitle—”emotional.” I’ll bet you my retirement.
njpat on November 6, 2009 at 10:02 PM
Yes, different people have different opinions. What’s the point? I don’t see what any of this has to do with spreading falsehoods.
RINO in Name Only on November 6, 2009 at 10:03 PM
This is probably easily my favorite DS segment in over a year now. The impression was dead-on.
Typhonsentra on November 6, 2009 at 10:03 PM
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