The Daily Show needs WH press credentials.

[Toby109]

Can you imagine a WH press conference with a Daily Show correspondent asking questions? And why shouldn't you? Just think of all the rich fields of hypocrisy and outright malevolence they could cultivate. I say, if a spurious organization like Talon News can obtain a daily pass, then a self-pronounced "fake" news show deserves one too. At least they're honest about it.

Discuss.

[FreedomAngel82]

1. Imagine Samantha Bee

Or Stephen there. Haha. That'd be so funny. Imagine the question's they'd ask. I wonder why they don't go for that. :shrug: I guess cause they're supposed to be fake but they're the real reporters which is so sad (in a pathetic way).

[CatWoman]

2. Hi Tom!!!!!

:hi:

my phone number has changed.

When I get home I'll pm it to you.

*embarrassed because I don't know my own damn phone number* :D

[bloom]

3. Might as well show the "briefings"

as the fake news they are.

It would be hilarious.

[Ian David]

4. Can we start a petition?

They'd be the ONLY ones asking REAL questions.

[74dodgedart]

5. All you need is a web page

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[Ready4Change]

6. I can just imagine...

McClellan: Ah, ok, next question. Samantha?

Bee: Pass.

McClellan: Beg your pardon?

Bee: I pass. Can't think of a single good question right now. I'm drawin' blanks.

McClellan: Ok, fine, who's next. Colbert? Stephen Colbert?

Stephen: Here!

McClellan: Go ahead.

Stephen: Ok, always wanted to ask this of someone in charge. Why is the sky blue?

McClellan: ...

Stephen: I mean, when there are plenty of other, perfectly good, colors?

McClellan: I'm not dignifying that with an answer. Next is Rob Corddry?

Corddry: Is the evasion of that last question an indication of color bias on the part of the White House?

Bee: Oooo! SLAM! Good one, Rob! You Rock!

Corddry: Thanks!

Bee: Whooooo!

[Hissyspit]

7. Seussian

Corddry: Mr. President, this is a two-part question. Would you eat these Green Eggs and Ham?

Bush: Um, not I don't think so. And only one question per media guy, er, person.

Corddry: Would you eat them with a mouse?

Bush: No, we already have a have a chef at the White House.

Corddry: In a box?

[Ready4Change]

10. Hehheh.

I could go for a weekly 1 minute WH Press Corp moment from the Daily show.

[aWaKeNoW]

8. LMAO!!! That was great!

God I love that show!

[drummer55]

9. Seriously! is there any way to get them to move on this???? n/t

[Lisa]

11. something like this happens in Canada

The equivalent satirical show, "This Hour Has 22 Minutes", frequently bursts into press conferences or politicians' offices (they're with the CBC so they have credentials). And they ask all kinds of bizarre questions and demand that they do silly stunts. The politicians are afraid to say no when the camera's on them. Even the Prime Minister has to play along. It's quite funny because they usually manage to make a sly political point.

[Ian David]

12. It's not the silly questions, but the serious ones that they're best at

Like when they compare Cheney's speech to the one Bush makes to the same veterans group the next day and contrast them.

Wouldn't you like to see someone call them to the carpet on every contradiction and hypocrisy?

[Rush1184]

13. I would love to see a clip of that...

I hate studying overseas... I MISS THE DAILYSHOW!!!

[Bozita]

19. You didn't mention "Royal Canadian Air Farce" or Rick Mercer

Some of CBC's programming is flat out superb.

Love "The Fifth Estate" and "The National."

[juliagoolia]

14. You know its on its way

They've had all last week to cook up this one. These Fake reporters are going to do a great skit on this next week on the Daily Show.

I can hardly wait.

[KharmaTrain]

15. Of All Weeks To Be On Vacation!

I can't wait til Monday night. I suspect Jon will be on fire about this and the latest 9/11 bombshell.

For my money, I'd love to send Colbert, Ed Helms and Rob Cordry...and try to get all 3 in for one of Scotty's press gaggles.

I know this show won't let the "Gannon" mess go un-noticed and will view it in the proper light. Also, it's gratifying to know this show kicks any Faux show's ratings.

[paineinthearse]

17. Just had the same thought......

....or could it be that they have so much "ammunition" they are secreted away in some secure bunker building a huge bombshell for next Monday?

[KharmaTrain]

18. Don't Wanna Cheapen The Product

The joy of this show is that it's only 30 minutes 4 days a week...and always plenty of good material. Not like SNL that has long past it's funniness and forces stuff.

If I could...I'd love to be a fly on the wall for one of their writing and production sessions!

[MADem]

16. The only difference between TDS and Jimmy-Jeff

...is that TDS is PROUD of their FAKE JOURNALISM status!

Say it loud, they're fake and they're PROUD!

[joytomme]

20. Daily Show

Okay. I vote for this topic. But am I disqualified because I have a Feb. 11 Ratfuck post re Jon Stewart getting a WH press pass?

Joy Tomme (http://ratfuckdiary.blogspot.com)