What does "microsoft of christianity" mean exactly? And also on a further note, I don't know you well but I disagree that because you watch "The Colbert Report" doesn't mean you comprehend it. It's like a small child watching "Sixty Miniuts" or something related, or the news. The child may not know what it means, but he's still watching it, iss he not? I don't know if you understand the Colbert Repot because until five miniuts ago, I had only the slightest idea of who you are. No more charecters
Is any religion the best or correct simply because it has the most followers?
Well, consider this analogy: We all know the sky is blue in the day-time, when there are no clouds in the sky (or smog) and this fact cannot be disputed... but what if suddenyl everyone in the world but you suddenly claimed the sky was orange. Who is right, you or everyone else?
This is more or less the ideology for most followers of their given religion, you know, my God is bigger than your God, blah, blah, blah
@captfoster1 Great analogy. I would be like that "Twilight Zone" episode from the 80's where the guy wakes up one day and everyone is using different words for different things: Cat really means ice cream, flower means pickup truck, etc.
Sorry...lost the point. But anyway: great comments!
@captfoster1 Great analogy. It would be like that "Twilight Zone" episode from the 80's where the guy wakes up one day and everyone is using different words for different things: Cat really means ice cream, flower means pickup truck, etc.
Sorry...lost the point. But anyway: great comments!
As stated previously, it's all satire. Now for more important questions.. .like.. do you think that Charlie Chaplan was aware that at times he looked like a fool? =)
It's pretty obvious this jerk would be a big fan of Colbert and his hilarious strawman-politics... it would be surprising if he didn't follow Rush Limbaugh as well, who uses the same tactic of gaining popularity by simply MOCKING his opposition with strawman-arguments, rather than any sort of meaningful debate, since his position is just as flimsy, and it's easier to repeat lies than to prove truth to the ignorant.
I would say it's the Apple of christianity because they both overpromote themselves, have some seriously dodgey practices (Apple pays companies for patences which will it will monopolies like hell), all sparkle, little bang, are shoved down the throats of everyone in the western world by someone close to them, and employment there is till death for the higherups. Microsoft does none of those and has the largest transaprently funded charity.
Catholicism isn't the Microsoft of Christianity, because then the Pope and Pedophile Cardinal Foundation would have to be the largest atheist charity organization in the world.
The "character" does not, just as political commentators often fail to realize that their own "word" is typically contradictory to their ultimate goals. However, the writers and Colbert himself (the non character Colbert) are aware of this tendency and satirize it in the show. Seems obvious, not sure why its a episode on this channel
@johns375 Well said. I also get the feeling that the "The Word" segments (as well as many other aspects of Colbert's show and character) are imitations/impressions of Bill O'Reilly
Interesting,knowing the show,seeing this,(well done, btw!),&reading the comments.Layers of rhetorical Qs involved give an accurate measuring stick for gauging someone's intel by their response to it. I'm not one to mock or put down a well-meaning person just because they weren't blessed w/ brilliance,but when someone is rude,insulting, using *&% words to be a bully,then it is OpenSeason. pudafamuda-you are the idiot. In this battle of wits,you are completely unarmed.You shouldn't own a computer.
your an idiot for asking.. you should probably know that he obviously knows what the fuck is going on. it IS his show. so im pretty sure hes like, uhhh got creative control so to speak?
of course he knows that. He makes fun of himself all the time. He is intentionally saying things to make people laugh. He even has his clips mock him too sometimes. He'll say something like I'm glad they werent thinking of doing that, or I'm glad they didn't do that. Then show a bunch of clips where everyone is doing or saying that. Then you see him screaming at their stupidity. Yes he knows the word is mocking him. Its there to make you laugh. Sometimes he even laughs at the word too.
Of course he is aware, he's the one who writes everything. He looks at all the details, and the word mocking him is part of the show, it's funny, and that's why it's there. How could the person who is the star of the show not be aware of an important part of the show like that?
Im sure Colbert is aware of "the word." Sometimes the Colbert character is given such freedom to say ridiculous statements that "the word" comes off as as a sound of reason. It plays an awesome counterpoint to satire.
The character is aware of the word, and the contradicting text, but the character (a hardcore conservative) is impervious to reasoning beyond his own believes, so he pretty much ignores it.
Yes, Catholicism is the Microsoft of Christianity. You see, Microsoft invented proprietary software; Catholicism invented a proprietary god. Also, Microsoft development and business practise sucks. And I can't think of a better parallel than Christians at large.
I think the relationship between Colbert and The Word is similar to the relationship between Stewie and his fellow humans on Family Guy.
For the most part the humans on Family Guy hear Stewie talking not in English, but in baby talk. The English is there for the viewers benefit. Every once in a while this "rule" is broken for the sake of a joke.
In the same regard Colbert is unaware of what The Word is saying, or that it is mocking him, except every once in a while for the sake of a joke.
Yeah, the only other time I've seen him talk to "The Word" was when they were talking about women (I can't remember the real episode; I think it was about jobs), then when he switched cameras to talk to the men, The Word asked "Me too?".
It looks as though your question was too complicated for many to understand. If you have a few minutes, google "Conservatives believe Colbert isn't joking"-it will take you to an eye-opening study!
From what I've seen, the Steven Colbert character is impervious to actual facts and has a "steamroller" approach. It's really irrelevant that the word mocks him, he is untouched by mockery as such.
You seem to have misunderstood. The question was "is the CHARACTER aware of the mockery" not "is the COMEDIAN aware?" What's really incredible about Colbert's show is that, according to an OSU study, Conservatives often do not recognize that Colbert is a satirical character, which may (in part) explain the low ratings.
LOL what a stupid question! omfg the word is GENIUS but that's BECAUSE it mocks what he's saying!! he WRITES it lol. that adds to the humour, jeesh. wow... some stupid question.
that word thing is so cool. remember when there were only a few message boards and certain words were repeated and this whole thing started. good times.
I think its part of the comedy. As for Catholicism being the Microsoft for Christianity, it's a potent phrase, Microsoft embodies so many concepts, a monopoly for one, a product that crashes when you need it the most, a product that requires a lot of money, granted there are some christian sects which are like that, but comedy aside, I think the statement is not that accurate.
In my professional nerd opinion, The Colbert character is aware of the text, but not the subtext. Just like all other information and statements that come his way, they are filtered through his mind to support his position. It's like when the audience applauds something the person he is arguing with says and then Colbert says "Please hold your applause for me until after I speak".
I've seen him address The Word before, and assume it's support. I think the whole segment is a parody of Fox News. Take LiberalViewer's vid about Fox's bias for the rich. They take a report which is not against the Inheritance tax written by one of Obama's staff 30 yrs ago and claim claim the opposite. They even had the real quote onscreen. Fox and "Stephen" are both assuming support of their truthiness, regardless of the real intent, in statements that are opposed to their opinions.
It's cognitive dissonance. TCR heightens it, being a parody, by having a disembodied opinion directly arguing with Stephen. It's his own subconscious pointing out the dissonance. When Stephen allows himself to acknowledge the presence of The Word, it's regularly to justify or 'spin' the dissent into support for his monologue. Fox News can often been seen manipulating/editing obvious criticism (and TDS and TCR are frequent targets) to accomplish the same.
Of course he knows, the entire show is a mockery of the right wing pundits. To paraphrase Stephen, "He speak from the gut." The side bar is what is going on in a thoughtful mind.
Yes, Catholicism is the MS of Christianity on a number of thought provoking levels. A very prescient observation actually.
1) thats a dumb question... he wrote the show so ofcourse he knows... and yes cathalics are microsoft... islam is apple... lets purchase the competition as god changes to our own personal taste... lol.
I have watched the Colbert Report almost every day for a little over a year and the truth is that Stephen does not know that its talking about him, but he does sometimes reference it. so the only real answer is...well...sometimes he does, and sometimes he doesn't it just depends on whats funnier.
I think Colbert (the character) is blissfully unaware, usually, otherwise he'd more often than not has something to say about it. That's most of the time, though, because this video shows that obviously there is occasion to directly interact with it. I think Iggolfrits is right in assuming it's a flexible reality, that can be used however best suits the joke.
I think it's hilarious that most of these comments don't understand the question -- the question is not does comedian/actor Steven Colbert know that the Word is mocking him, it's is the conservative character he's portraying "aware" ie, is real life Colbert portraying his persona as knowing but ignoring, or as simply unaware. I think it's a flexible reality and the character's level of awareness depends on what best supports the joke.
either this video is a joke or you're retarted. Of course he's joking around, that's his character. A narcissitic, conservative loud mouth. That's the joke. He's not like that in real life.
umm its kinda the point that it mocks him, the word is what he actually means, what hes talking about is hes showing the very conservative values and showing how foolish it is by being it
yes, he knows all the things written in 'the word' it's part of the act.... and yes, catholicism is the Microsoft of Christianity, it has plenty of users, and 'viruses'...
You're comparing them wrong. Orthodoxy and Catholicism are the roots of Christianity, just as Apple and Microsoft are the roots of modern technology.
Yeah... of course he writes it... but the question isn't whether Colbert the person is aware of it, it's whether is "O'reilly-esque" character he plays on the show is aware of it. That's the distinction of the question.
I wondered that when I first watched the show, but then you could tell he wrote The Wørd himself and just pretended to not know to make it seem funnier.
are TheRussells for real? of course stephen knows. he's the comedic genius who created the show in the first place. he likely wrote the "mocking words" himself. talk about having the joke lost on certain people..
Of course, Colbert knows. He is the mind and heart of the show. And as a Roman Catholic myself, yes, the roman chatolic church is One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic church.
colbert is not just the man on the show, he is at heart a comedian. while he does have writers he is also aware of the jokes on the show. what the word says are jokes and its stupid to think that colbert doesn't know beforehand what the word will say
I think I figured it out. The "Character" Stephen Colbert is "acting" like he is not aware of 'The Word' being displayed next to him.
The Character probably thinks it is agreeing with him, as he reacts to the crowds laughter/applause of 'The Word' as: "thank you, I am right". But, the Person that is Stephen Colbert is very aware of 'The Word' content because he likely wrote it off-camera, as it is his show after all.
It's a character. Who cares what he 'knows'? I would say, no, the character is based around his lack of comprehension for what the world thinks of him and his beliefs.
Catholicism was the original Christianity, and still is the dominant sect throughout much of the world. However, here in the US, there is a much more Protestant tradition, enough to say that Catholicism doesn't hold a monopoly over all of Christendom as Microsoft holds a monopoly over computers.
sorry, but dont be so stupid, there isnt any mocking. I'd like for you to understand what a studio looks like. In front of him are many cameras, and maybe about 3 tvs showing him exactly what is airing, I've heard that Colbert's show is all improv. Thats the funniest clip i've ever seen.
The whole mantra of the "character" of Stephen Colbert is to be oblivious to reality. "The Word" is similar to the intelligent guy who stands next to rather stupid politicians who make erroneous statements to the poublic. He politely corrects any factual errors whilst the moron (Colbert's character) continues to say more and more idiotic things.
The question is meaningless. The Colbert character is simply a vehicle for humor. As Roger Rabbit put it, he can do impossible things, but "only when it's funny."
A lot of the commenters clearly don't understand the question at hand here. Oh course Stephen Colbert is aware of what The Word says. He probably writes it. But the question was if Stephen Colbert's republican character is aware.
Yes ofcourse he knows. It's written that way, and he is active in the planning and writing of the show.
I interned at daily show,but really, all you need to know is how a show like that is made and there really is no question.. I"m surprised the poster felt this warrants a discussion.. and FYI you sound like a computer.
Isn't that part of his gimmick? I thought the point of Colbert was to make fun of Republicans by pretending to be one, while harassing the same beliefs that he pretends to uphold...
Why can't you delete youtube comments, I really want to dele this one because I just got the question. No, the character isn't but the actor playing the character is.
Colbert Character's ego is too large and his understanding of the world too small to normally notice the Word undermining him.
Catholicism isn't the Microsoft of Christianity, it's more the McDonald's of Christianity. A huge franchise that feeds people things that they like that are very bad for them.
Of course Catholisism is the Microsoft of Christianity. It's the first, the largest, the most criticized and it's riddled with holes and glitches in its program.
i understand your question and as to his character understanding no. i think its like a "Jimmy" getting his revenge" like i have to deal with all his dumb bull$#!+ now here's my chance to show him behind his back, is the premise. but every now and then he does slip up and break the routine and acknowledge it
I can't even believe that you are dumb enough to post this question as to whether or not Colbert knows that the text that appears on The Word segment is mocking him. Yes you dumb ass he knows what is being said, it's his show! He does this to get laughs, and making fun of yourself is sometimes the best way to do so. I don't even know why I am bothering to answer this. Oh yes and catholicism is the microsoft of christianity, that is fairly obvious as well.
Well you're too dumb to even understand what is being asked. I bet you found this and thought, "wow, here's my one chance to be smarter than someone." Epic Fail.
Of corse he knows its there. the character he plays dosen't but he does. I dont get the microsoft of christianity part. So if anyone could explain i would then answer.
Catholicism is the Microsoft of Christianity because it is the original and largest denomination. All other denominations, though Protestant, are based on the teachings of Catholicism with some changes here and there.
yeah..its scripted..colbert prolly writes it for gods sake..its for entertainment value. if u watch it so much, it wouldnt be hard to know his views. der.
hold on, let me scrape the spittle of the crotch of my corduroy slacks then think of an appropriate answuuuuuuuuuuuuuh hhh sorry sometimes my brains get stuck.
Colbert changes in every episode, his views to fit the joke. but in the end, he's always calling politicians BS out while using words that seem like he's on their side, but everybody knows he's not.
i'm pretty sure the whole show is scripted and steven colbert probably agrees more with what the word is saying than what HE is actually saying. are you dumb? of course he knows it's there, he probably writes most of that shit himself
i'm pretty sure THE WORD is a joke. he's really joking, the words that come up on the right has to be known by colbert. its called THE WORD, he's emulating O'Reilly, and making fun of him at the same time.
There was the time where he was talking about feminism or some such thing, and right after that ended, he did a Word for just the men watching, and the Word Box asked "Me Too?" and Stephen said "Yeah, you can stay"...
So, he knows that its there, and that it adds to what he's saying, but doesn't really read it until something pops up when he doesn't give it a chance to?
Otherwise, I'd say they're totally buddies, though the Word is an "intermitant (sic?) sidekick"
by the way just adding to my comment below.. i think colbert is aware of what the word because #1 it is part of the show, #2 he pauses after the word comments are displayed, as if almost emphasizing, i think, that that is the funny part of that particular joke.. i can't remember the particular word for that. My vocabulary is a very rusty.
what i don't get is why this is even a discussion topic.. isn't that the whole point of the joke during "the word" segment??? ie the word contradicting and making fun of what Colbert is saying??? IF it isn't then ummm.. i guess i didn't get it... by the way love your stuff LiberalViewer..
I think we can all agree that the real Colbert will do anything at any time, break any rule or change any bit at any moment to make a segment funnier. I don't think the character would allow a segment to continually mock him as the basis for the way it operates, but I'm sure the real colbert isn't above addressing the word box and breaking that wall if he thinks the joke will work. I say both dummies.
He is aware, because in an interview with Readers Digest, he said the his caracter on the show is scripted and false but he's an exaggeration of his own flaws.
Stephen Colbert portrays the character Stephen Colbert on The Colbert Report, he isn't actually portraying himself on the show. The real Stephen Colbert knows that it's mocking the character Stephen Colbert on the show, but the question is if the character Stephen Colbert knows it.
Please, get your facts straight before calling someone else stupid.
LiberalViewer is asking if the characters realizes the word is mocking him, yet people that think this question is invalid say that Colbert himself wrote. LV isn't talking about Colbert himself, he's talking about the character. As the post two below mentions, he is "psychologically impervious" to any criticism towards him, just like Bill-O. The question is simply an analysis of Stephen's character, and now it makes the Word funnier know that his CHARACTER is aware.
Too many of you people are taking it literally. Within the scope of the CHARACTER environment. LV has it bang on in saying that he is aware, yet psychologically "impervious" to it's mockery, a perfect satire of Bill-O' and his refusal to accept the criticism of others. Q.E.D.
This video fails. Of course he knows. Also, why would you add in that last bit? Honestly? It's a joke, and the entire show is a joke, which is why people watch it. Learn what sarcasm is. He makes fun of everything, but makes it ridiculous enough to make sure everyone knows not to take him seriously. And that is why Colbert is so funny.
Stephen also writes the segment known as "the word"
pchtermino1 3 weeks ago
i didn't know he is acting a character i thought he is just trying to be funny as himself, if he were a character he wouldn't use his real name.
aj19bcx 2 months ago
I know this video is old but someone really had to ask that question? The show is rehearsed lol.
jakedizzle 5 months ago
What does "microsoft of christianity" mean exactly? And also on a further note, I don't know you well but I disagree that because you watch "The Colbert Report" doesn't mean you comprehend it. It's like a small child watching "Sixty Miniuts" or something related, or the news. The child may not know what it means, but he's still watching it, iss he not? I don't know if you understand the Colbert Repot because until five miniuts ago, I had only the slightest idea of who you are. No more charecters
ScabiousGarde 6 months ago
@ScabiousGarde That its the biggest of religions.
Ch3sterB 3 months ago
Is any religion the best or correct simply because it has the most followers?
Well, consider this analogy: We all know the sky is blue in the day-time, when there are no clouds in the sky (or smog) and this fact cannot be disputed... but what if suddenyl everyone in the world but you suddenly claimed the sky was orange. Who is right, you or everyone else?
This is more or less the ideology for most followers of their given religion, you know, my God is bigger than your God, blah, blah, blah
captfoster1 7 months ago
@captfoster1 Great analogy. I would be like that "Twilight Zone" episode from the 80's where the guy wakes up one day and everyone is using different words for different things: Cat really means ice cream, flower means pickup truck, etc.
Sorry...lost the point. But anyway: great comments!
Trund27 7 months ago
@captfoster1 Great analogy. It would be like that "Twilight Zone" episode from the 80's where the guy wakes up one day and everyone is using different words for different things: Cat really means ice cream, flower means pickup truck, etc.
Sorry...lost the point. But anyway: great comments!
Trund27 7 months ago
He is oblivious to reality, it is a parody of "Papa Bear" and friends at Faux news.
jacksonvile12345678 7 months ago 2
@jacksonvile12345678 "Faux" news...Genius!
Trund27 7 months ago
As stated previously, it's all satire. Now for more important questions.. .like.. do you think that Charlie Chaplan was aware that at times he looked like a fool? =)
BigDaddytheOG 8 months ago 2
@BigDaddytheOG Good one! :0)
Trund27 7 months ago
It's pretty obvious this jerk would be a big fan of Colbert and his hilarious strawman-politics... it would be surprising if he didn't follow Rush Limbaugh as well, who uses the same tactic of gaining popularity by simply MOCKING his opposition with strawman-arguments, rather than any sort of meaningful debate, since his position is just as flimsy, and it's easier to repeat lies than to prove truth to the ignorant.
SouthParkBear 8 months ago
@SouthParkBear Such as?
captfoster1 7 months ago
Heres what I think.... This was a stupid waste of time....everyone knows the Muslim faith is wrong, duh.
Airborn3Sickn3ss 9 months ago
I would say it's the Apple of christianity because they both overpromote themselves, have some seriously dodgey practices (Apple pays companies for patences which will it will monopolies like hell), all sparkle, little bang, are shoved down the throats of everyone in the western world by someone close to them, and employment there is till death for the higherups. Microsoft does none of those and has the largest transaprently funded charity.
dunnyhf 9 months ago
Well I'm going to go to your videos as systematically as I can and give you thumbs down on each cause this shit is bananas.
blahtotheblahblah 10 months ago
Catholicism isn't the Microsoft of Christianity, because then the Pope and Pedophile Cardinal Foundation would have to be the largest atheist charity organization in the world.
rkyeun 1 year ago
The "character" does not, just as political commentators often fail to realize that their own "word" is typically contradictory to their ultimate goals. However, the writers and Colbert himself (the non character Colbert) are aware of this tendency and satirize it in the show. Seems obvious, not sure why its a episode on this channel
johns375 1 year ago
@johns375 Well said. I also get the feeling that the "The Word" segments (as well as many other aspects of Colbert's show and character) are imitations/impressions of Bill O'Reilly
keys1320001 8 months ago
Interesting,knowing the show,seeing this,(well done, btw!),&reading the comments.Layers of rhetorical Qs involved give an accurate measuring stick for gauging someone's intel by their response to it. I'm not one to mock or put down a well-meaning person just because they weren't blessed w/ brilliance,but when someone is rude,insulting, using *&% words to be a bully,then it is OpenSeason. pudafamuda-you are the idiot. In this battle of wits,you are completely unarmed.You shouldn't own a computer.
jbnewberry9691 1 year ago
your an idiot for asking.. you should probably know that he obviously knows what the fuck is going on. it IS his show. so im pretty sure hes like, uhhh got creative control so to speak?
pudafamuda 1 year ago
he loves it. it's the point of his show and comedy.
doomsy 1 year ago
or maybe we should just chill out and stop over analyzing colbert and just enjoy?
hermit507 1 year ago
@hermit507 its satir its ment to get you thinking and make fun of stuff at the same time.
kokofan50 1 year ago
of course he knows that. He makes fun of himself all the time. He is intentionally saying things to make people laugh. He even has his clips mock him too sometimes. He'll say something like I'm glad they werent thinking of doing that, or I'm glad they didn't do that. Then show a bunch of clips where everyone is doing or saying that. Then you see him screaming at their stupidity. Yes he knows the word is mocking him. Its there to make you laugh. Sometimes he even laughs at the word too.
Jessicaxcorex 1 year ago
Of course he is aware, he's the one who writes everything. He looks at all the details, and the word mocking him is part of the show, it's funny, and that's why it's there. How could the person who is the star of the show not be aware of an important part of the show like that?
dyjitalcat 1 year ago
@dyjitalcat we're talking about the conservative character, not stephen colbert the actor/comedian himself.
darksidelead 1 year ago
@dyjitalcat
We're not actually talking about the real Stephen Colbert here, we're talking about the persona he adopts for the show.
therealcritic28 1 year ago
Of course he knows it's mocking him. That's the whole point.
spongya77 1 year ago
Im sure Colbert is aware of "the word." Sometimes the Colbert character is given such freedom to say ridiculous statements that "the word" comes off as as a sound of reason. It plays an awesome counterpoint to satire.
loosedloon 1 year ago
hes imitating bill o'liely, whom the catch phrase fair and balance is totally contradictive of their actual reporting.
tresdizz 1 year ago 2
Colbert is hilarious. I loved his quest to be in the Olympics.
LifeIsGood63 1 year ago
The russells are idiots
Brenho 1 year ago 2
The character is aware of the word, and the contradicting text, but the character (a hardcore conservative) is impervious to reasoning beyond his own believes, so he pretty much ignores it.
bbqnewb 2 years ago 2
I think even if Colbert's character knows about the Word's mocking, he ignores it. He's probably willfully ignorant.
EyeMonniker 2 years ago 2
lol!!
THE MICROSOFT OF CHRISTIANITY!! O_o
daddyleon 2 years ago
Of course he knows. It's all predetermined/scrpted to fit together (which it does very well) and it's COMEDY.
rhalas 2 years ago
Yes, Catholicism is the Microsoft of Christianity. You see, Microsoft invented proprietary software; Catholicism invented a proprietary god. Also, Microsoft development and business practise sucks. And I can't think of a better parallel than Christians at large.
code933k 2 years ago
I think the relationship between Colbert and The Word is similar to the relationship between Stewie and his fellow humans on Family Guy.
For the most part the humans on Family Guy hear Stewie talking not in English, but in baby talk. The English is there for the viewers benefit. Every once in a while this "rule" is broken for the sake of a joke.
In the same regard Colbert is unaware of what The Word is saying, or that it is mocking him, except every once in a while for the sake of a joke.
SirMildredPierce 2 years ago
How did I not see this before?!
Yeah, the only other time I've seen him talk to "The Word" was when they were talking about women (I can't remember the real episode; I think it was about jobs), then when he switched cameras to talk to the men, The Word asked "Me too?".
forrenz 2 years ago
of course he does... he's the frickin host.
cwb1130 2 years ago
C'mon LiberalViewer; don't feed the fucking trolls.
diin2live 2 years ago
It looks as though your question was too complicated for many to understand. If you have a few minutes, google "Conservatives believe Colbert isn't joking"-it will take you to an eye-opening study!
idea1013 2 years ago
From what I've seen, the Steven Colbert character is impervious to actual facts and has a "steamroller" approach. It's really irrelevant that the word mocks him, he is untouched by mockery as such.
8DX 2 years ago 2
It should be obvious it's part of the show that's why u got such a fucked rating.
Do a psychadelic or smoke some marijuana that'll fix you right up
siamesemilkman 2 years ago
You seem to have misunderstood. The question was "is the CHARACTER aware of the mockery" not "is the COMEDIAN aware?" What's really incredible about Colbert's show is that, according to an OSU study, Conservatives often do not recognize that Colbert is a satirical character, which may (in part) explain the low ratings.
idea1013 2 years ago
Congratulations on the huge vote botting attacks. This only happens to the best!
skinnyjohnsen 2 years ago
It's called satire. Look it up in the dictionary. His whole revolves around it.
blackmailingomen 2 years ago
Does the LiberalViewer know that he asks insincere and intentionally (?) unfunny questions to solicit banter and/or stupid complaints?
Tov0voT 2 years ago
It's supposed to sound like he's an idiot when you listen to it, he's a bloated version of someone(O'Reily) most of his viewers don't like.
xXAkirhaXx 2 years ago
I think that Stephen Colbert knows what is going on but the character he is playing usually probably doesn't
LeastOfAllSaints123 2 years ago 21
@LeastOfAllSaints123 Well said!
Trund27 7 months ago
Or maybe, it is just comedy, and in that particular clip, he broke the mold just a little for maximum effect.
Dacadvid 2 years ago 16
LOL what a stupid question! omfg the word is GENIUS but that's BECAUSE it mocks what he's saying!! he WRITES it lol. that adds to the humour, jeesh. wow... some stupid question.
kfetter16 2 years ago
It's all scripted, they look into it too much.
Blink182plus44equ226 2 years ago
Interestingly enough the actual Stephen Colbert, not the Character is also a Roman Catholic
jonyelmony 2 years ago 3
that word thing is so cool. remember when there were only a few message boards and certain words were repeated and this whole thing started. good times.
fedtheend 2 years ago
of course he knows, it's not like he can't watch his own show and figure it out even if they kept it a secret from him
farfoose 2 years ago
you dont get it.
Uktrayf 2 years ago
He KNOWS it's mocking him, but he doesn't show it. It's all part of the routine.
CubemasterHS 2 years ago
I think its part of the comedy. As for Catholicism being the Microsoft for Christianity, it's a potent phrase, Microsoft embodies so many concepts, a monopoly for one, a product that crashes when you need it the most, a product that requires a lot of money, granted there are some christian sects which are like that, but comedy aside, I think the statement is not that accurate.
bsnxenogear 2 years ago
In my professional nerd opinion, The Colbert character is aware of the text, but not the subtext. Just like all other information and statements that come his way, they are filtered through his mind to support his position. It's like when the audience applauds something the person he is arguing with says and then Colbert says "Please hold your applause for me until after I speak".
number154 2 years ago 4
I've seen him address The Word before, and assume it's support. I think the whole segment is a parody of Fox News. Take LiberalViewer's vid about Fox's bias for the rich. They take a report which is not against the Inheritance tax written by one of Obama's staff 30 yrs ago and claim claim the opposite. They even had the real quote onscreen. Fox and "Stephen" are both assuming support of their truthiness, regardless of the real intent, in statements that are opposed to their opinions.
ForceStrong 2 years ago 2
It's cognitive dissonance. TCR heightens it, being a parody, by having a disembodied opinion directly arguing with Stephen. It's his own subconscious pointing out the dissonance. When Stephen allows himself to acknowledge the presence of The Word, it's regularly to justify or 'spin' the dissent into support for his monologue. Fox News can often been seen manipulating/editing obvious criticism (and TDS and TCR are frequent targets) to accomplish the same.
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NachoBandito 2 years ago
Of course he knows, the entire show is a mockery of the right wing pundits. To paraphrase Stephen, "He speak from the gut." The side bar is what is going on in a thoughtful mind.
Yes, Catholicism is the MS of Christianity on a number of thought provoking levels. A very prescient observation actually.
glasswave296 2 years ago
I think Colbert stated that the bullet points were from his subconscious in a very early episode in 2005 or so.
numberonesurvivor75 2 years ago
1) thats a dumb question... he wrote the show so ofcourse he knows... and yes cathalics are microsoft... islam is apple... lets purchase the competition as god changes to our own personal taste... lol.
ultrakink31 2 years ago
they're talking about his character, not the Stephen Colbert who writes the show.
Emilieheidel 2 years ago
I have watched the Colbert Report almost every day for a little over a year and the truth is that Stephen does not know that its talking about him, but he does sometimes reference it. so the only real answer is...well...sometimes he does, and sometimes he doesn't it just depends on whats funnier.
cortiam 2 years ago
I think the fact that Stephen Colbert doesn't notice The Word is mocking him is why The Word segments are so funny.
ChaosTsu 2 years ago
This episode might be really made that Stephen to react to the text. Otherwise nothing else.
DXcrapinup 2 years ago
as you said he might know but is impervious, i think hes ignorant of it. I think cathalocism is def the microsoft of christianity.
kendjo 2 years ago
I think Colbert (the character) is blissfully unaware, usually, otherwise he'd more often than not has something to say about it. That's most of the time, though, because this video shows that obviously there is occasion to directly interact with it. I think Iggolfrits is right in assuming it's a flexible reality, that can be used however best suits the joke.
BigNickontheDrum 2 years ago
I think it's hilarious that most of these comments don't understand the question -- the question is not does comedian/actor Steven Colbert know that the Word is mocking him, it's is the conservative character he's portraying "aware" ie, is real life Colbert portraying his persona as knowing but ignoring, or as simply unaware. I think it's a flexible reality and the character's level of awareness depends on what best supports the joke.
iggolfrits 2 years ago
either this video is a joke or you're retarted. Of course he's joking around, that's his character. A narcissitic, conservative loud mouth. That's the joke. He's not like that in real life.
blacksabbathgnr098 2 years ago
umm its kinda the point that it mocks him, the word is what he actually means, what hes talking about is hes showing the very conservative values and showing how foolish it is by being it
Gwanja1819 2 years ago 3
I think that it is rather funny that 2 guys named Russel, presumably with 2 heads, can't figure that out! LOL
Bongofury361 2 years ago
yes, he knows all the things written in 'the word' it's part of the act.... and yes, catholicism is the Microsoft of Christianity, it has plenty of users, and 'viruses'...
JuNTaBiOs 2 years ago
The character is aware, but ignores it. That's my opinion.
drdeklan 2 years ago
NO, NO, NO... Macs are cool so their the Atheists of beliefs
ItsJustME8921 2 years ago
I think Catholicism is the Microsoft of Christianity. Just like Orthodox is the Apple/ Macintosh.
aas711 2 years ago
i dont get it... catholicism is to microsoft as microsoft is to what?
ilikebeer 2 years ago
You're comparing them wrong. Orthodoxy and Catholicism are the roots of Christianity, just as Apple and Microsoft are the roots of modern technology.
aas711 2 years ago
not only that Microsoft is the most distributed OS. And also is the most heavily marketed OS.
Just like when people think christianity they think Catholism because its the most widely known variant
3star2nr 2 years ago
Does anyone know if Colbert puts on his satirical o'reilly character all the time, or does he just do it for the show?
seestickglue232 2 years ago
He used it recently for an interview on the Today show.
wheels85 2 years ago
He is aware. Notice he has a very long pause after the Word says something mocking him.
Spoothead12 2 years ago
thats the whole fuckin point of the word... you can act like a man! whatsa matter with you?
MetalOliver 2 years ago
i think the colbert character isn't aware of any dissention.. and if he is he doesn't give it much thought..
he's supposed to be uber narrow and set just like those he mocks
FLPman 2 years ago
if Catholicism is the Microsoft of Christianity than is Mormonism Lynx?
brownnoice 2 years ago
this person is stupid.
akala7 2 years ago
I think that Colbert writes the word also....for it seems to me that he would leave little to chance.
Elin48 2 years ago
Yeah... of course he writes it... but the question isn't whether Colbert the person is aware of it, it's whether is "O'reilly-esque" character he plays on the show is aware of it. That's the distinction of the question.
Tcheera 2 years ago
I wondered that when I first watched the show, but then you could tell he wrote The Wørd himself and just pretended to not know to make it seem funnier.
ClankTube 2 years ago
are TheRussells for real? of course stephen knows. he's the comedic genius who created the show in the first place. he likely wrote the "mocking words" himself. talk about having the joke lost on certain people..
mwink 2 years ago
the question is about 'the character' of course he knows
Haidyss 2 years ago
you're right, haidyss. well in that case, does it even matter, honestly?!
mwink 2 years ago
Of course, Colbert knows. He is the mind and heart of the show. And as a Roman Catholic myself, yes, the roman chatolic church is One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic church.
einnaecarg 2 years ago
colbert is not just the man on the show, he is at heart a comedian. while he does have writers he is also aware of the jokes on the show. what the word says are jokes and its stupid to think that colbert doesn't know beforehand what the word will say
DylanHorsey 3 years ago
This comment has received too many negative votes show
"the word mocks him"?you're a fuckin retard.he's a comedian and you're a stupid faggot.get a life
mikeyaccident 3 years ago
On the question about Catholicism being the Microsoft of Christianity I can say yes to that. But I am still not sure. Its hard to compare.
KDJADEDGLORY 3 years ago
Anyone who does not know that Stephen is aware of what is being written scares me.
Use your brain more.
kensill 3 years ago
this video ruined the show for me
HighwayHaloFilms 3 years ago
Who cares? Stephen Colbert is a comedian. You're thinking way too much into it.
SoberInsanity 3 years ago
I think I figured it out. The "Character" Stephen Colbert is "acting" like he is not aware of 'The Word' being displayed next to him.
The Character probably thinks it is agreeing with him, as he reacts to the crowds laughter/applause of 'The Word' as: "thank you, I am right". But, the Person that is Stephen Colbert is very aware of 'The Word' content because he likely wrote it off-camera, as it is his show after all.
LiquidArgoN 3 years ago
Why does it matter?
Cheesecrunch 3 years ago
It's a character. Who cares what he 'knows'? I would say, no, the character is based around his lack of comprehension for what the world thinks of him and his beliefs.
Cblotnicky 3 years ago
It's called self-deprecation. Look it up.
likehuffman 3 years ago
Catholicism was the original Christianity, and still is the dominant sect throughout much of the world. However, here in the US, there is a much more Protestant tradition, enough to say that Catholicism doesn't hold a monopoly over all of Christendom as Microsoft holds a monopoly over computers.
Quouar 3 years ago
obviously colbert knows the text is mocking the dialogue...that's the whole point of the word...and yes it is...monopoly of christianity
vinoa 3 years ago
Stephen Colbert, the charecter knows the word is mocking him he just choses to ignore it!
MarleyMe95 3 years ago
LOL Great video.
wiskawind 3 years ago
He probably writes what it says there. To your 2nd question, WTF does that mean? The microsoft of Christianity?
JonO387 3 years ago
does it really matter your stupid fuck
Barff 3 years ago
sorry, but dont be so stupid, there isnt any mocking. I'd like for you to understand what a studio looks like. In front of him are many cameras, and maybe about 3 tvs showing him exactly what is airing, I've heard that Colbert's show is all improv. Thats the funniest clip i've ever seen.
jurtly 3 years ago
That was a joke he made appearing on the no spin zone. Didn't you watch the show during the writers strike?
TornadoApollo 3 years ago
Can you be that stupid,not you liberal viewer im talking abou the other guy.The whole entire point of the Colbert Report is FOR COMEDY!
landlord248 3 years ago
Also, if by "Microsoft or Christianity" you mean divided and corrupt, yes - it is.
tylerjamesstephens 3 years ago
Meant to say "of," not "or."
tylerjamesstephens 3 years ago
The whole mantra of the "character" of Stephen Colbert is to be oblivious to reality. "The Word" is similar to the intelligent guy who stands next to rather stupid politicians who make erroneous statements to the poublic. He politely corrects any factual errors whilst the moron (Colbert's character) continues to say more and more idiotic things.
tylerjamesstephens 3 years ago
"continues to say more and more idiotic things"
Just like Billo from Fox noise! (grin)
wiskawind 3 years ago 2
The question is meaningless. The Colbert character is simply a vehicle for humor. As Roger Rabbit put it, he can do impossible things, but "only when it's funny."
sidawaytony 3 years ago 2
A lot of the commenters clearly don't understand the question at hand here. Oh course Stephen Colbert is aware of what The Word says. He probably writes it. But the question was if Stephen Colbert's republican character is aware.
Sarlee06 3 years ago
Hey moron, IT'S CALLED COMEDY CENTRAL
ADDKyuubiNaruto 3 years ago
is this guy for real...
piffonthecampus 3 years ago
this is one of the most useless videos i have ever seen
ToMcKinless 3 years ago
that's the whole point of the word.
yungjj84 3 years ago
Yes ofcourse he knows. It's written that way, and he is active in the planning and writing of the show.
I interned at daily show,but really, all you need to know is how a show like that is made and there really is no question.. I"m surprised the poster felt this warrants a discussion.. and FYI you sound like a computer.
FLPman 3 years ago
We're talking about the character, not the actor. There is a difference.
semigraffiti 3 years ago
you're egotistical and boring.
AcademicDecathlere 3 years ago 3
If you think Colbert doesn't know what is going on, you are a retard. It is intentionally sarcastic. That's what makes it funny.
evilx420 3 years ago
agree
IForSaKenI8460 3 years ago
the question means the charecter colbert, not the actor. as said befor in other comments the ac
frenik86 3 years ago
Isn't that part of his gimmick? I thought the point of Colbert was to make fun of Republicans by pretending to be one, while harassing the same beliefs that he pretends to uphold...
DJCrazyface 3 years ago
He writes it. It just adds to his sarcasm
olivias217 3 years ago
He would write the damn show. He probably writes the Word as well.
He knows what the hell is going on.
He is a very clever man.
Edoss1 3 years ago
Of course he's aware of it, it's part of the show, part of the humour
tolchock1984 3 years ago
Why can't you delete youtube comments, I really want to dele this one because I just got the question. No, the character isn't but the actor playing the character is.
tolchock1984 3 years ago
Of course he knows. He's Stephen F***ing Colbert. Enough said.
W13sgirl 3 years ago
Colbert Character's ego is too large and his understanding of the world too small to normally notice the Word undermining him.
Catholicism isn't the Microsoft of Christianity, it's more the McDonald's of Christianity. A huge franchise that feeds people things that they like that are very bad for them.
formless777 3 years ago
Of course Catholisism is the Microsoft of Christianity. It's the first, the largest, the most criticized and it's riddled with holes and glitches in its program.
Ps. Mister? It was female in another segment.
Kverul 3 years ago
Of course he does. The whole show is naught but making fun of daily news and culture.
grissgal 3 years ago
i understand your question and as to his character understanding no. i think its like a "Jimmy" getting his revenge" like i have to deal with all his dumb bull$#!+ now here's my chance to show him behind his back, is the premise. but every now and then he does slip up and break the routine and acknowledge it
MacOne13 3 years ago
I can't even believe that you are dumb enough to post this question as to whether or not Colbert knows that the text that appears on The Word segment is mocking him. Yes you dumb ass he knows what is being said, it's his show! He does this to get laughs, and making fun of yourself is sometimes the best way to do so. I don't even know why I am bothering to answer this. Oh yes and catholicism is the microsoft of christianity, that is fairly obvious as well.
jobobice 3 years ago
Well you're too dumb to even understand what is being asked. I bet you found this and thought, "wow, here's my one chance to be smarter than someone." Epic Fail.
ihateuutube 3 years ago
of course Roman Catholic is the microsoft of christianity and Congragational is Mac and United Methodist is like Linux or something
LynchMOB63 3 years ago
Of corse he knows its there. the character he plays dosen't but he does. I dont get the microsoft of christianity part. So if anyone could explain i would then answer.
EricBoisen 3 years ago
To EricBoisen:
Catholicism is the Microsoft of Christianity because it is the original and largest denomination. All other denominations, though Protestant, are based on the teachings of Catholicism with some changes here and there.
wesjay9376 3 years ago
ok then yeah i believe that i guess in that sense
EricBoisen 3 years ago
"Catholicism is the Microsoft of Christianity because it is the original and largest denomination."
Yes, because Microsoft was the first of anything it did. :S
ProserpinaFC 3 years ago
yeah..its scripted..colbert prolly writes it for gods sake..its for entertainment value. if u watch it so much, it wouldnt be hard to know his views. der.
BadWeatherbeachparty 3 years ago
hold on, let me scrape the spittle of the crotch of my corduroy slacks then think of an appropriate answuuuuuuuuuuuuuh hhh sorry sometimes my brains get stuck.
milkmeat 3 years ago
Colbert changes in every episode, his views to fit the joke. but in the end, he's always calling politicians BS out while using words that seem like he's on their side, but everybody knows he's not.
ChickenSoup4theEars 3 years ago
It's called deadpan comedy, he is liberal and plays the part of a conservative giving out lame excuses that the government uses in a mocking way.
just wiki deadpan and Colbert's wiki
Funny stuff I love it.
Sirus20x6 3 years ago
well obviously stephen colbert knows its there. but as for the character, i dont know. who cares?
jwizz51 3 years ago
i'm pretty sure the whole show is scripted and steven colbert probably agrees more with what the word is saying than what HE is actually saying. are you dumb? of course he knows it's there, he probably writes most of that shit himself
diggitorswim 3 years ago
i'm pretty sure THE WORD is a joke. he's really joking, the words that come up on the right has to be known by colbert. its called THE WORD, he's emulating O'Reilly, and making fun of him at the same time.
COME ON NOW
mikeltod442 3 years ago
There was the time where he was talking about feminism or some such thing, and right after that ended, he did a Word for just the men watching, and the Word Box asked "Me Too?" and Stephen said "Yeah, you can stay"...
So, he knows that its there, and that it adds to what he's saying, but doesn't really read it until something pops up when he doesn't give it a chance to?
Otherwise, I'd say they're totally buddies, though the Word is an "intermitant (sic?) sidekick"
forrenz 3 years ago
the real stephen colbert knows he is being mocked
but the character doesnt
cause he portrays a close minded political pundit
unknowndrummer66 3 years ago
by the way just adding to my comment below.. i think colbert is aware of what the word because #1 it is part of the show, #2 he pauses after the word comments are displayed, as if almost emphasizing, i think, that that is the funny part of that particular joke.. i can't remember the particular word for that. My vocabulary is a very rusty.
jube000 3 years ago
what i don't get is why this is even a discussion topic.. isn't that the whole point of the joke during "the word" segment??? ie the word contradicting and making fun of what Colbert is saying??? IF it isn't then ummm.. i guess i didn't get it... by the way love your stuff LiberalViewer..
jube000 3 years ago
I think we can all agree that the real Colbert will do anything at any time, break any rule or change any bit at any moment to make a segment funnier. I don't think the character would allow a segment to continually mock him as the basis for the way it operates, but I'm sure the real colbert isn't above addressing the word box and breaking that wall if he thinks the joke will work. I say both dummies.
misterdix 3 years ago
So would that make Apple the Judaism of computers or something, if Microsoft is Catholicism? Yes, I know that's a dumb question.
PeregrinusFalco 3 years ago
no but it would mke it the DOS
junior1346 3 years ago
theres like a tv infront of him showing what were seeing at home
like an autocue
(well, thats what i think)
STEPHEN COLBERT FTW!
stupidboydav 3 years ago
He is aware, because in an interview with Readers Digest, he said the his caracter on the show is scripted and false but he's an exaggeration of his own flaws.
jackfitz11 3 years ago
well im glad we figured this one out
disciplinemisanthrop 3 years ago
This comment has received too many negative votes show
omg ur stupid stephen colbert is his real name! duh! and of course he knows the word is mocking him! the show is on fucking comedy central!
bellagray421 3 years ago
Stephen Colbert portrays the character Stephen Colbert on The Colbert Report, he isn't actually portraying himself on the show. The real Stephen Colbert knows that it's mocking the character Stephen Colbert on the show, but the question is if the character Stephen Colbert knows it.
Please, get your facts straight before calling someone else stupid.
luftbalons99 3 years ago
it`s a parody of billy o and assholes like him.
tommyd110 3 years ago 2
LiberalViewer is asking if the characters realizes the word is mocking him, yet people that think this question is invalid say that Colbert himself wrote. LV isn't talking about Colbert himself, he's talking about the character. As the post two below mentions, he is "psychologically impervious" to any criticism towards him, just like Bill-O. The question is simply an analysis of Stephen's character, and now it makes the Word funnier know that his CHARACTER is aware.
mayte919 3 years ago
He says the word while pointing to it.....
ERoBB1 3 years ago
Too many of you people are taking it literally. Within the scope of the CHARACTER environment. LV has it bang on in saying that he is aware, yet psychologically "impervious" to it's mockery, a perfect satire of Bill-O' and his refusal to accept the criticism of others. Q.E.D.
rbellev 3 years ago 2
you DONT get the show!!!!! IDIOT!!!!!!!! stephen writes the thing himself!!!!!
godems123 3 years ago
This video fails. Of course he knows. Also, why would you add in that last bit? Honestly? It's a joke, and the entire show is a joke, which is why people watch it. Learn what sarcasm is. He makes fun of everything, but makes it ridiculous enough to make sure everyone knows not to take him seriously. And that is why Colbert is so funny.
nefashu2 3 years ago
He probably writes it and has it timed so he really know what's gonna happen. To be honest, DOES IT REALLY MATTER!!??