Comedic Language in Media
Comedic Language in Media
The Daily Show with Jon Stewart and The Colbert Report with Steven Colbert are two shows that air discussing news and political matters. What makes them special is they are based on a comedic standpoint that serious politics do not endorse, such as making blatant jokes about world leaders or poor people. Both shows are broadcasted on Comedy Central, have a desk in the middle of stage, same camera angles, similar introduction music and even the Colbert Report was created in response to how successful the Daily Show became. They are related to each other with their language use such as cursing, sarcasm and comedy, but they differ in delivery and style. John Stewart’s personality of liberalism is polar opposite of that of Steven Colbert’s sarcastically conservative character. The Daily show and the Colbert Report can be considered brother shows; for the most part they both discuss the same matter in recent politics. Delivering basically the same news (just different takes), both shows have similar audiences. Being on Comedy Central, the targeted audience consists of adults and young adults who are politically enthused and want to laugh. Colbert agrees with the most ridiculous things such as American jobs have been outsourced to Ubeki-Ubeki-Ubkei-Ubkei-Stan-Stan (a made up country by Herman Cain) and this is apparent because with his tone and sarcasm the response of the audience is laughter (Electrified Fence). Stewart uses his natural tone and is not sarcastic, yet the audience still finds him funny with is jokes and facial expressions.
In both comedies the main character or host has defining qualities. Jon Stewart makes many jokes on all aspects of the news he brings up. The Daily Show is never lacking in comedy, Stewart even starts the show with scribbling on a piece of paper in every direction, showing how he doesn’t take things too seriously. He is very honest with the silliness his work, “I cannot believe that my show was
The Daily Show with Jon Stewart and The Colbert Report with Steven Colbert are two shows that air discussing news and political matters. What makes them special is they are based on a comedic standpoint that serious politics do not endorse, such as making blatant jokes about world leaders or poor people. Both shows are broadcasted on Comedy Central, have a desk in the middle of stage, same camera angles, similar introduction music and even the Colbert Report was created in response to how successful the Daily Show became. They are related to each other with their language use such as cursing, sarcasm and comedy, but they differ in delivery and style. John Stewart’s personality of liberalism is polar opposite of that of Steven Colbert’s sarcastically conservative character. The Daily show and the Colbert Report can be considered brother shows; for the most part they both discuss the same matter in recent politics. Delivering basically the same news (just different takes), both shows have similar audiences. Being on Comedy Central, the targeted audience consists of adults and young adults who are politically enthused and want to laugh. Colbert agrees with the most ridiculous things such as American jobs have been outsourced to Ubeki-Ubeki-Ubkei-Ubkei-Stan-Stan (a made up country by Herman Cain) and this is apparent because with his tone and sarcasm the response of the audience is laughter (Electrified Fence). Stewart uses his natural tone and is not sarcastic, yet the audience still finds him funny with is jokes and facial expressions.
In both comedies the main character or host has defining qualities. Jon Stewart makes many jokes on all aspects of the news he brings up. The Daily Show is never lacking in comedy, Stewart even starts the show with scribbling on a piece of paper in every direction, showing how he doesn’t take things too seriously. He is very honest with the silliness his work, “I cannot believe that my show was
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