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Colbert Blogs About Twittering, Introduces 'Simul-Tubing'

by Lee Bains, posted Nov 6th 2008 at 6:15PM



While many Americans tuned into those glum ol' news networks Tuesday night, Stephen Colbert and Jon Stewart dished out an entertaining -- if not absurd -- night of election coverage, as is shown in this clip on ValleyWag.

With a finger always on the heartbeat of young America, Colbert ran a multi-layered digital media assault from his seat behind the news desk. At one point during the evening, in a flurry of digital-age journalism, he informed the cable television audience that he would be blogging about Twittering. He even introduces a brand new news medium: Simul-Tubing (again, you'll have to watch the video to find out what that is).

If we wanted, we could probably look at this clip as commentary on the circuitousness (and mindlessness) of contemporary media, one media form's copy just being a reiteration of, or reference to, another media form's copy.

We could do that. But we'd rather just laugh. [From: ValleyWag.com]

Stephen Colbert Scores an iPhone 3G, Uses 'Sex and the City' Ringtone?

by Evan Shamoon, posted Aug 22nd 2008 at 7:49AM




As members of the Colbert Nation are already helplessly aware, Stephen has upgraded his bad self with a sweet new black iPhone 3G. (Let's just hope his doesn't crash and burn -- we wouldn't want to be on the receiving end of that rant.)

But perhaps more importantly, do you know where he gets his ringtone? Here's a hint: it comes from a television show starring single, skinny, coffee-swilling women in New York City, was made into a feature film, and rhymes with 'Sex and the City.'

Welcome to iColbert. The ladies, they can't help but swoon. [From: Geek Sugar]

Rush Plays 'Tom Sawyer' on Rock Band, Fails

by Terrence O'Brien, posted Jul 29th 2008 at 1:14PM


What more is there to say? Rush tries to get down with 'Rock Band' backstage at the 'Colbert Report.' The results are simultaneously hilarious and sad as the legendary Canadian rockers struggle to keep up with their own hit single. Of course, this confirms what we and Slash of Guns N' Roses have been saying all along, 'Guitar Hero' and 'Rock Band' are nothing like the real thing. [Source: Boing Boing]

Stephen Colbert Given "Webby Person of the Year" Award

by Tim Stevens, posted May 6th 2008 at 11:42AMBreaking News


For quite some time, if you Googled "Greatest Living American" and hit "I'm Feeling Lucky" you'd be redirected to faux-pundit Stephen Colbert's page. Colbert achieved that status thanks to asking his legion of fans to "Google Bomb" his name with that term, posting it everywhere possible to increase his ratings. He no longer has that honor, thanks to another would-be who is bribing people with free software if they link to him instead, but Colbert has had an undeniable presence online, and now he's getting some official recognition from the Webby awards.

The Webbys Awards is an annual celebration of online culture; an Oscar for the Internet, if you will. Colbert is to be given the Webby Person of the Year award, granted, because of his skillful use (or exploitation) of the Web. In addition to Google Bombing, Colbert dominated his own Wikipedia page and managed to get thousands to donate at DonorsChoose.org.

Other winners this year include a lifetime achievement award for David Bowie, while Flickr's hardcore fanbase won the Community award. And, in the Weird category, the winner is our favorite LOLCat hub, I Can Has Cheezburger. [Source: Webby Awards via CNN]

Google Asks Colbert and Stewart to Testify

by Evan Shamoon, posted Aug 16th 2007 at 9:22AM



In what promises to be the most entertaining court trial since 'My Cousin Vinny,' Google is throwing down a challenge to Viacom, which is suing the search company cum omnipresence to the tune of $1 billion for copyright infringement. The challenge: Google wants two of Viacom's best known personalities -- Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert -- to give depositions.

Before Viacom and YouTube ever dealt with each other officially, Stewart's 'Daily Show' and Colbert's 'Colbert Report' were among the most popular videos on YouTube. When the two sides initially agreed to syndicate content in October 2006, the two programs were included in the deal (that is until February, when Viacom demanded that all content to be removed from the site). And, fans of Colbert will remember that last year, he challenged his fans to make him a viral video star when he swung a lightsaber around in front of a green screen so that users could drop in their own backgrounds and edit together custom clips. Becoming a viral video star might be a little difficult without YouTube, now wouldn't it?

In addition to the two comedians, Google also requested depositions from some 30 others, including Viacom chairman Sumner Redstone and CEO Philippe Dauman. Whether the two comedians will actually be deposed is unlikely. Viacom is sure to attempt a block of the depositions, claiming that any testimony Stewart or Colbert could provide would be irrelevant to the case.

But, you never know. And if they do testify, here's to hoping the judge allows video cameras in the courtroom, because this will be huge ... on YouTube.

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