Colbert in Iraq

I Ratant · 10th June 2009, 10:24 AM

This has got to be the entertainment coup of this century!
He related with the troops immediately, with his pseudo "Basic Training" clips, which are hilarious.. his antics during the mile run.. got everyone going.
They'd all been thru that.
When the President ordered the Area Commanding General to cut Colbert's hair.. and Bush 41 and Clinton and McCain all have cameos..
Stephen has surely enhanced his status in media land!

madurobob · 10th June 2009, 10:56 AM

I loved the haircut scene. The look on Colbert's face was priceless.

They could have trimmed it a bit closer, though.

Tricky · 10th June 2009, 11:00 AM

Have you seen the cover of Newsweek?

He's a "guest editor" for this issue. Lot of funny stuff there.

Upchurch · 10th June 2009, 11:01 AM

I love the Bob Hope references with the golf club. This really is in the spirit of those old USO shows.

Upchurch · 10th June 2009, 11:11 AM

Originally Posted by Tricky

He's a "guest editor" for this issue. Lot of funny stuff there.

Funny stuff

I Ratant · 10th June 2009, 11:16 AM

Originally Posted by madurobob

I loved the haircut scene. The look on Colbert's face was priceless.

They could have trimmed it a bit closer, though.

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It is!
He's down to the skin now!
His pushups... Great!

madurobob · 10th June 2009, 11:23 AM

Originally Posted by I Ratant

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It is!
He's down to the skin now!
His pushups... Great!

Whoa - I saw the first show Monday night and they cut it, but not that close. They must have done it again last night or fixed it up between shows. That second photo looks like a proper high and tight. Well done Colbert!

dudalb · 10th June 2009, 11:24 AM

Brougth back memories of my own fun filled sojurn in basic training.
When Obama came on to give the order, I just about died laughing.

foxholeatheist · 10th June 2009, 12:54 PM

Poohy... and here I am at FOB Hammer...

GreNME · 10th June 2009, 01:03 PM

Originally Posted by dudalb

When Obama came on to give the order, I just about died laughing.

I loved that part. So far, I've also liked the screen appearances of McCain, Clinton, and Bush Sr. as well-- Bush Sr. was the best ("he'd better have some nice legs").

Also funny: "How's your wife?" "I don't know. I have a good friend at home keeping an eye on her... Jodi." "Oh, yeah, great guy."

Upchurch · 10th June 2009, 01:14 PM

Originally Posted by GreNME

Also funny: "How's your wife?" "I don't know. I have a good friend at home keeping an eye on her... Jodi." "Oh, yeah, great guy."

I'll plead ignorance on that one. Who is "Jodi"? Someone specific or just a name picked at random?

Ysidro · 10th June 2009, 01:30 PM

Originally Posted by Upchurch

I'll plead ignorance on that one. Who is "Jodi"? Someone specific or just a name picked at random?

Reference to cadences. Jodi is a mythical figure in many of them.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Military_cadence

Tsukasa Buddha · 10th June 2009, 02:04 PM

Loving it.

Happy he brought up DADT.

dudalb · 10th June 2009, 03:06 PM

Originally Posted by GreNME

I loved that part. So far, I've also liked the screen appearances of McCain, Clinton, and Bush Sr. as well-- Bush Sr. was the best ("he'd better have some nice legs").

Also funny: "How's your wife?" "I don't know. I have a good friend at home keeping an eye on her... Jodi." "Oh, yeah, great guy."

Let's face it,a lot of Politican, of all stripes, have been waiting to give Colbert some payback....

dudalb · 10th June 2009, 03:09 PM

Originally Posted by Upchurch

I'll plead ignorance on that one. Who is "Jodi"? Someone specific or just a name picked at random?

Ain't no Use In Looking Back, Jodi's Got Your Cadilliac,
Ain't No Use In Looking Down, Jodi's Got Your Girl and Gone,
But One Day I'll Get a Three Day Pass, and I'll Go Home and Kick his A--.
Sound off..One,Two,..Bring it on down...Three Four...1,2,3,4..1..2...THREE,Four.

One of many,many cadence calls in which Jodi plays a role.
Some of them a big time TOS violation.

dudalb · 10th June 2009, 03:15 PM

Everybody who has been in The US Army or Marines cracked up at the "Jody, Great Guy" joke.

GreNME · 10th June 2009, 03:19 PM

Originally Posted by Upchurch

I'll plead ignorance on that one. Who is "Jodi"? Someone specific or just a name picked at random?

Originally Posted by dudalb

One of many,many cadence calls in which Jodi plays a role.
Some of them a big time TOS violation.

Others beat me to it. "Jodi" is that "other guy" who moves in on your loved ones back home when you're deployed or otherwise away for duty-related activities.

I actually know one case of a guy who was Jodi-ed by another enlisted service-member. When the wife came to her (then ex-)husband's funeral at a later date, she was smart to not bring Jodi along with her (though some of us hoped she wasn't smart that day).

Message of the day: don't be Jodi. Just don't.

I Ratant · 10th June 2009, 03:28 PM

Originally Posted by dudalb

Let's face it,a lot of Politican, of all stripes, have been waiting to give Colbert some payback....

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There isn't a living politician that can bust Colbert's chops!
Personally I find his media persona to be distasteful. but my, what a quick mind!
His reference to the generals playing golf at Tampa-stan was a dig at Centcom, which is located in Tampa Fl.
The audience got it!

I can't think of another media mouth that would be as suitable for the USO task he is doing right now.

Cicero · 10th June 2009, 03:31 PM

"Am I right or wrong?
You right!
Am I right or wrong?
You right!
Am I right? You know I'm right
So tell me!
You right!

Jody was home when you left
When you left. Right!
Jody was home when you left
When you left. Right!
You had a good wife and you had a good home when you left! Right
But Jody was home when you left
When you left. Right!

Ain't no use in goin' home
Jody got yo' gal an gone
Am I right? You know I'm right
So tell me!
You right!

Everyy time you stamp yo' feet
Jody gets a piece of meat.
Am I right etc.

Ain't no use in goin' back
Jody got yo' Cadillac
Am I right etc.

Ain't no use in feelin' blue
Jody goy your sister, too
Am I right etc.

Ain't no use to mourn an' grieve
Jody's gone, I do believe
Am I right etc."

I Ratant · 10th June 2009, 03:35 PM

Originally Posted by dudalb

Ain't no Use In Looking Back, Jodi's Got Your Cadilliac,
Ain't No Use In Looking Down, Jodi's Got Your Girl and Gone,
But One Day I'll Get a Three Day Pass, and I'll Go Home and Kick his A--.
Sound off..One,Two,..Bring it on down...Three Four...1,2,3,4..1..2...THREE,Four.

One of many,many cadence calls in which Jodi plays a role.
Some of them a big time TOS violation.

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPwYWzrK1fc

UnrepentantSinner · 11th June 2009, 01:35 AM

I've been loving this since Monday night. He's achieving the right balance of snark about the sitation, military in-jokes and just plain goofiness. The man is a genius.

Originally Posted by GreNME

Others beat me to it. "Jodi" is that "other guy" who moves in on your loved ones back home when you're deployed or otherwise away for duty-related activities.

I actually know one case of a guy who was Jodi-ed by another enlisted service-member. When the wife came to her (then ex-)husband's funeral at a later date, she was smart to not bring Jodi along with her (though some of us hoped she wasn't smart that day).

Message of the day: don't be Jodi. Just don't.

Could you spell it "jody/Jody" because every time I see it spelled like you are I'm reading it as "Jedi".

"Momma Momma can't you see,
what Lord Vader's done to me."

Dr Adequate · 11th June 2009, 03:18 AM

Incidentally, why doesn't the rule about haircuts apply to the women? Is it to make the lesbians easier to spot?

Dr Adequate · 11th June 2009, 06:55 AM

Originally Posted by dudalb

Brougth back memories of my own fun filled sojurn in basic training.
When Obama came on to give the order, I just about died laughing.

Obama is usually rubbish at delivering pre-scripted jokes, but he did that well.

madurobob · 11th June 2009, 07:22 AM

Originally Posted by Dr Adequate

Obama is usually rubbish at delivering pre-scripted jokes, but he did that well.

From what I've heard that wasn't Obama live, but taped. Colbert and the General then acted along as if it was live. So, he may have had a few takes to get it right.

Dr Adequate · 11th June 2009, 07:36 AM

Originally Posted by madurobob

From what I've heard that wasn't Obama live, but taped. Colbert and the General then acted along as if it was live. So, he may have had a few takes to get it right.

Really? I'd have though the timing would be impossible.

It might explain why Obama was less wooden than he usually is when delivering a scripted joke, but I'm not sure that it's actually feasible.

madurobob · 11th June 2009, 08:00 AM

Originally Posted by Dr Adequate

Really? I'd have though the timing would be impossible.

I'm not 100% sure, but most of the stories I read on Tuesday mentioned a "taped message from President Obama". Such as:
http://blogs.newsobserver.com/tv/bar...shaved-in-iraq

I don't think the timing would be that tough... not for Colbert at least. I'll have to watch again to see how the General reacts to the video Obama.

Dr Adequate · 11th June 2009, 08:24 AM

Poss ... i .. bly.. But I'd have thought that it would not be feasible. And it wasn't just Obama, it was Bush senior, McCain, Clinton ... I just don't see anyone being able to pull that effect off without it being live. It would require great precision and command of the audience.

I might be wrong.

GreNME · 11th June 2009, 08:38 AM

Originally Posted by Dr Adequate

Poss ... i .. bly.. But I'd have thought that it would not be feasible. And it wasn't just Obama, it was Bush senior, McCain, Clinton ... I just don't see anyone being able to pull that effect off without it being live. It would require great precision and command of the audience.

I might be wrong.

This is Colbert we're talking about. His type of humor may not be everyone's favorite, but he's quick on wit, excellent with timing, and he's a master at handling an audience.

I Ratant · 11th June 2009, 08:49 AM

Originally Posted by madurobob

From what I've heard that wasn't Obama live, but taped. Colbert and the General then acted along as if it was live. So, he may have had a few takes to get it right.

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This just in.
The guest cameos on the Colbert Iraq show are all taped!

I Ratant · 11th June 2009, 08:51 AM

Did you notice the "veritasiness" in the shield behind Stephen?
I'm anticipating Bush43 and dick Vader soonly.
Palin came across lame.

madurobob · 11th June 2009, 09:02 AM

Originally Posted by I Ratant

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This just in.
The guest cameos on the Colbert Iraq show are all taped!

Impossible!

OK, maybe.

OK, yes definitely. I just watched the Obama bit again. Taped.

Still, one of the best things I've seen on TV in a long time.

I Ratant · 11th June 2009, 09:19 AM

A lot of preparation has gone into that program!
Just consider the time zones for the cameos.
And getting the principles involved to agree, it's long-term planning.
And very well done!
I'm wondering who tonight's guests will be...

Quad4_72 · 11th June 2009, 09:37 AM

Originally Posted by Dr Adequate

Incidentally, why doesn't the rule about haircuts apply to the women? Is it to make the lesbians easier to spot?

Just part of the culture. Women have long hair, men have short hair. The military acknowledges this (I am aware this is not always the case, but it is the norm).

foxholeatheist · 11th June 2009, 10:12 AM

Unless you're a sheik that wants to join the Army.

I don't think that females are even allowed to shave their heads.

ZirconBlue · 11th June 2009, 10:23 AM

Originally Posted by Quad4_72

Just part of the culture. Women have long hair, men have short hair. The military acknowledges this (I am aware this is not always the case, but it is the norm).

So, just to enforce gender roles, then? All this time, I thought there had to be some pragmatic reason behind it.

shadron · 11th June 2009, 12:12 PM

Originally Posted by Dr Adequate

Incidentally, why doesn't the rule about haircuts apply to the women? Is it to make the lesbians easier to spot?

Oh, that's great, Dr. A. Just move to the desert in the middle of the US, land of huge Army bases and Area 54, and then insult 5% of the US Army. Hear those truck brakes outside?

(

, just don't tell 'em who sent it.)

JoeyDonuts · 11th June 2009, 11:54 PM

Originally Posted by ZirconBlue

So, just to enforce gender roles, then? All this time, I thought there had to be some pragmatic reason behind it.

I think the idea is to allow female servicemembers to retain some semblance of femininity should they desire. There are seperate grooming standards for both men and women, right down to what type of earrings they can wear (6mm silver ball for enlisted - Advancement question!) to their makeup and how their hair must be maintained whilst wearing a cover.

Random boot camp memory:

The Chief RDC in charge of my division didn't say two words the first week of boot camp. Then one night right before lights out he came in and said:

"Nobody loves you. Jody's *********** your woman. I don't like you either."

Then just turned around and left without saying another word.

I hated that guy.

I Ratant · 12th June 2009, 09:05 AM

Any other media mouth that attempts to upstage Colbert's Iraq show has to get over a bar waaaaay above most of their meager capabilities!
That week's series is surely worth a Emmy or 4!
W did good last night!

Dr Adequate · 12th June 2009, 09:19 AM

Originally Posted by madurobob

From what I've heard that wasn't Obama live, but taped. Colbert and the General then acted along as if it was live.

Ah, it seems you're right. Then it was very neatly done.

And credit to the politicians for playing along.

Mason · 12th June 2009, 11:00 AM

Originally Posted by foxholeatheist

Unless you're a sheik that wants to join the Army.

I don't think that females are even allowed to shave their heads.

Take a second look around next time you get to the dfac on a larger post, particularly at the black females. Very few white girls do it, though if they wanted to I doubt anyone whould say anything to them, heh.

10th June 2009, 10:24 AM	#1
I Ratant Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 15,305	Colbert in Iraq This has got to be the entertainment coup of this century! He related with the troops immediately, with his pseudo "Basic Training" clips, which are hilarious.. his antics during the mile run.. got everyone going. They'd all been thru that. When the President ordered the Area Commanding General to cut Colbert's hair.. and Bush 41 and Clinton and McCain all have cameos.. Stephen has surely enhanced his status in media land!

10th June 2009, 10:56 AM	#2
madurobob Philosopher Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Blue Heaven, NC Posts: 5,548	I loved the haircut scene. The look on Colbert's face was priceless. They could have trimmed it a bit closer, though.
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10th June 2009, 11:23 AM	#7
madurobob Philosopher Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Blue Heaven, NC Posts: 5,548	Originally Posted by I Ratant . It is! He's down to the skin now! His pushups... Great! Whoa - I saw the first show Monday night and they cut it, but not that close. They must have done it again last night or fixed it up between shows. That second photo looks like a proper high and tight. Well done Colbert!
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10th June 2009, 12:54 PM	#9
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10th June 2009, 01:03 PM	#10
GreNME Philosopher Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Folsom Prison Posts: 8,283	Originally Posted by dudalb When Obama came on to give the order, I just about died laughing. I loved that part. So far, I've also liked the screen appearances of McCain, Clinton, and Bush Sr. as well-- Bush Sr. was the best ("he'd better have some nice legs"). Also funny: "How's your wife?" "I don't know. I have a good friend at home keeping an eye on her... Jodi." "Oh, yeah, great guy."
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10th June 2009, 11:00 AM	#3
Tricky Briefly immortal Moderator Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The Group W bench Posts: 42,374	Have you seen the cover of Newsweek? He's a "guest editor" for this issue. Lot of funny stuff there.

10th June 2009, 11:01 AM	#4
Upchurch Papa Funkosophy Join Date: May 2002 Location: Funky Town (STL, MO) Posts: 23,428	I love the Bob Hope references with the golf club. This really is in the spirit of those old USO shows.

10th June 2009, 11:11 AM	#5
Upchurch Papa Funkosophy Join Date: May 2002 Location: Funky Town (STL, MO) Posts: 23,428	Originally Posted by Tricky He's a "guest editor" for this issue. Lot of funny stuff there. Funny stuff

10th June 2009, 11:24 AM	#8
dudalb Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 22,848	Brougth back memories of my own fun filled sojurn in basic training. When Obama came on to give the order, I just about died laughing.

10th June 2009, 01:14 PM	#11
Upchurch Papa Funkosophy Join Date: May 2002 Location: Funky Town (STL, MO) Posts: 23,428	Originally Posted by GreNME Also funny: "How's your wife?" "I don't know. I have a good friend at home keeping an eye on her... Jodi." "Oh, yeah, great guy." I'll plead ignorance on that one. Who is "Jodi"? Someone specific or just a name picked at random?

10th June 2009, 01:30 PM	#12
Ysidro I'm watching you Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 5,334	Originally Posted by Upchurch I'll plead ignorance on that one. Who is "Jodi"? Someone specific or just a name picked at random? Reference to cadences. Jodi is a mythical figure in many of them. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Military_cadence
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10th June 2009, 02:04 PM	#13
Tsukasa Buddha Other (please write in) Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: NeverLand Posts: 9,929	Loving it. Happy he brought up DADT.
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10th June 2009, 03:06 PM	#14
dudalb Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 22,848	Originally Posted by GreNME I loved that part. So far, I've also liked the screen appearances of McCain, Clinton, and Bush Sr. as well-- Bush Sr. was the best ("he'd better have some nice legs"). Also funny: "How's your wife?" "I don't know. I have a good friend at home keeping an eye on her... Jodi." "Oh, yeah, great guy." Let's face it,a lot of Politican, of all stripes, have been waiting to give Colbert some payback....

10th June 2009, 03:09 PM	#15
dudalb Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 22,848	Originally Posted by Upchurch I'll plead ignorance on that one. Who is "Jodi"? Someone specific or just a name picked at random? Ain't no Use In Looking Back, Jodi's Got Your Cadilliac, Ain't No Use In Looking Down, Jodi's Got Your Girl and Gone, But One Day I'll Get a Three Day Pass, and I'll Go Home and Kick his A--. Sound off..One,Two,..Bring it on down...Three Four...1,2,3,4..1..2...THREE,Four. One of many,many cadence calls in which Jodi plays a role. Some of them a big time TOS violation.
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10th June 2009, 03:15 PM	#16
dudalb Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 22,848	Everybody who has been in The US Army or Marines cracked up at the "Jody, Great Guy" joke.

10th June 2009, 03:19 PM	#17
GreNME Philosopher Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Folsom Prison Posts: 8,283	Originally Posted by Upchurch I'll plead ignorance on that one. Who is "Jodi"? Someone specific or just a name picked at random? Originally Posted by dudalb One of many,many cadence calls in which Jodi plays a role. Some of them a big time TOS violation. Others beat me to it. "Jodi" is that "other guy" who moves in on your loved ones back home when you're deployed or otherwise away for duty-related activities. I actually know one case of a guy who was Jodi-ed by another enlisted service-member. When the wife came to her (then ex-)husband's funeral at a later date, she was smart to not bring Jodi along with her (though some of us hoped she wasn't smart that day). Message of the day: don't be Jodi. Just don't.
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10th June 2009, 03:28 PM	#18
I Ratant Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 15,305	Originally Posted by dudalb Let's face it,a lot of Politican, of all stripes, have been waiting to give Colbert some payback.... . There isn't a living politician that can bust Colbert's chops! Personally I find his media persona to be distasteful. but my, what a quick mind! His reference to the generals playing golf at Tampa-stan was a dig at Centcom, which is located in Tampa Fl. The audience got it! I can't think of another media mouth that would be as suitable for the USO task he is doing right now.

10th June 2009, 03:31 PM	#19
Cicero Banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 7,861	"Am I right or wrong? You right! Am I right or wrong? You right! Am I right? You know I'm right So tell me! You right! Jody was home when you left When you left. Right! Jody was home when you left When you left. Right! You had a good wife and you had a good home when you left! Right But Jody was home when you left When you left. Right! Ain't no use in goin' home Jody got yo' gal an gone Am I right? You know I'm right So tell me! You right! Everyy time you stamp yo' feet Jody gets a piece of meat. Am I right etc. Ain't no use in goin' back Jody got yo' Cadillac Am I right etc. Ain't no use in feelin' blue Jody goy your sister, too Am I right etc. Ain't no use to mourn an' grieve Jody's gone, I do believe Am I right etc."
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10th June 2009, 03:35 PM	#20
I Ratant Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 15,305	Originally Posted by dudalb Ain't no Use In Looking Back, Jodi's Got Your Cadilliac, Ain't No Use In Looking Down, Jodi's Got Your Girl and Gone, But One Day I'll Get a Three Day Pass, and I'll Go Home and Kick his A--. Sound off..One,Two,..Bring it on down...Three Four...1,2,3,4..1..2...THREE,Four. One of many,many cadence calls in which Jodi plays a role. Some of them a big time TOS violation. . http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPwYWzrK1fc

11th June 2009, 01:35 AM	#21
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11th June 2009, 03:18 AM	#22
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11th June 2009, 06:55 AM	#23
Dr Adequate Banned Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Waiting Long Enough By The River Posts: 17,897	Originally Posted by dudalb Brougth back memories of my own fun filled sojurn in basic training. When Obama came on to give the order, I just about died laughing. Obama is usually rubbish at delivering pre-scripted jokes, but he did that well.

11th June 2009, 07:22 AM	#24
madurobob Philosopher Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Blue Heaven, NC Posts: 5,548	Originally Posted by Dr Adequate Obama is usually rubbish at delivering pre-scripted jokes, but he did that well. From what I've heard that wasn't Obama live, but taped. Colbert and the General then acted along as if it was live. So, he may have had a few takes to get it right.
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11th June 2009, 07:36 AM	#25
Dr Adequate Banned Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Waiting Long Enough By The River Posts: 17,897	Originally Posted by madurobob From what I've heard that wasn't Obama live, but taped. Colbert and the General then acted along as if it was live. So, he may have had a few takes to get it right. Really? I'd have though the timing would be impossible. It might explain why Obama was less wooden than he usually is when delivering a scripted joke, but I'm not sure that it's actually feasible.

11th June 2009, 08:00 AM	#26
madurobob Philosopher Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Blue Heaven, NC Posts: 5,548	Originally Posted by Dr Adequate Really? I'd have though the timing would be impossible. I'm not 100% sure, but most of the stories I read on Tuesday mentioned a "taped message from President Obama". Such as: http://blogs.newsobserver.com/tv/bar...shaved-in-iraq I don't think the timing would be that tough... not for Colbert at least. I'll have to watch again to see how the General reacts to the video Obama.
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11th June 2009, 08:24 AM	#27
Dr Adequate Banned Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Waiting Long Enough By The River Posts: 17,897	Poss ... i .. bly.. But I'd have thought that it would not be feasible. And it wasn't just Obama, it was Bush senior, McCain, Clinton ... I just don't see anyone being able to pull that effect off without it being live. It would require great precision and command of the audience. I might be wrong.

11th June 2009, 08:38 AM	#28
GreNME Philosopher Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Folsom Prison Posts: 8,283	Originally Posted by Dr Adequate Poss ... i .. bly.. But I'd have thought that it would not be feasible. And it wasn't just Obama, it was Bush senior, McCain, Clinton ... I just don't see anyone being able to pull that effect off without it being live. It would require great precision and command of the audience. I might be wrong. This is Colbert we're talking about. His type of humor may not be everyone's favorite, but he's quick on wit, excellent with timing, and he's a master at handling an audience.
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11th June 2009, 08:49 AM	#29
I Ratant Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 15,305	Originally Posted by madurobob From what I've heard that wasn't Obama live, but taped. Colbert and the General then acted along as if it was live. So, he may have had a few takes to get it right. . This just in. The guest cameos on the Colbert Iraq show are all taped!

11th June 2009, 08:51 AM	#30
I Ratant Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 15,305	Did you notice the "veritasiness" in the shield behind Stephen? I'm anticipating Bush43 and dick Vader soonly. Palin came across lame.

11th June 2009, 09:02 AM	#31
madurobob Philosopher Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Blue Heaven, NC Posts: 5,548	Originally Posted by I Ratant . This just in. The guest cameos on the Colbert Iraq show are all taped! Impossible! OK, maybe. OK, yes definitely. I just watched the Obama bit again. Taped. Still, one of the best things I've seen on TV in a long time.
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11th June 2009, 09:19 AM	#32
I Ratant Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 15,305	A lot of preparation has gone into that program! Just consider the time zones for the cameos. And getting the principles involved to agree, it's long-term planning. And very well done! I'm wondering who tonight's guests will be...

11th June 2009, 09:37 AM	#33
Quad4_72 AI-EE-YAH! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: USA Posts: 5,830	Originally Posted by Dr Adequate Incidentally, why doesn't the rule about haircuts apply to the women? Is it to make the lesbians easier to spot? Just part of the culture. Women have long hair, men have short hair. The military acknowledges this (I am aware this is not always the case, but it is the norm).
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11th June 2009, 10:12 AM	#34
foxholeatheist Graduate Poster Join Date: May 2009 Location: Seoul, South Korea Posts: 1,132	Unless you're a sheik that wants to join the Army. I don't think that females are even allowed to shave their heads.
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11th June 2009, 10:23 AM	#35
ZirconBlue Sole Survivor of L-Town Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Wilson, North Carolina, USA, Earth Posts: 11,330	Originally Posted by Quad4_72 Just part of the culture. Women have long hair, men have short hair. The military acknowledges this (I am aware this is not always the case, but it is the norm). So, just to enforce gender roles, then? All this time, I thought there had to be some pragmatic reason behind it.
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11th June 2009, 12:12 PM	#36
shadron Philosopher Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 5,719	Originally Posted by Dr Adequate Incidentally, why doesn't the rule about haircuts apply to the women? Is it to make the lesbians easier to spot? Oh, that's great, Dr. A. Just move to the desert in the middle of the US, land of huge Army bases and Area 54, and then insult 5% of the US Army. Hear those truck brakes outside? (, just don't tell 'em who sent it.)