1 Is this the wrasslin'-free thread?

2

Snap into a Slim-Jim - Ohhh, Yeahhh!

3 and you heard about Noot's gay ring tone, right?

4 Newt ought to throw an orgy for his communications staff.

5 I liked Lithgow in Ricocet.

6 John Lithgow is still relevant?

7 Yep.  The spirit of the Honey Badger has clearly overrun the HQ.

What the hey, it's Friday.

8 The audience for this show is weird. They are way too enthusiastic about dumb jokes. Some are ok funny, but not OMG IM GOING TODIE FROM LAUGHING funny.

9 Newt go back to the couch with Nancy where you belong...

10 I sorta like Gingrich and I even feel a little bad. But this is necessary for the good of the party.

Go sit on the couch with Newt and Nan and play kissy-face, RINO!

11 On second thought Colbert isn't funny at all. That schtick is annoying.

12 I still want Newt to stay in. Split the RINO votes in the early primaries rather than the patriot votes, for a change.

13 Newt go back to the couch with Nancy where you belong...

Posted by: Donna at May 20, 2011 01:11 PM (bdE9c)

How YOU doin'?

14

The audience for this show is weird. They are way too enthusiastic about dumb jokes. Some are ok funny, but not OMG IM GOING TODIE FROM LAUGHING funny.

His jokes aren't funny in the slightest. He's a Daily Show skit has gone on for five years.

Imagine if instead of making a Night at the Roxbury movie, SNL instead made it into a nightly 30 minute show.

That is Stephen Colbert.

It may have been humorous as an occasional skit, but it ceased being funny long ago.

 

15 Lithgow is great though.

16 I liked Lithgow in Ricocet.

Posted by: Ben at May 20, 2011 01:10 PM (wuv1c)

Have you seen Dexter?  Lithgow is a creepy religious nut.  Like in Footloose, now that I think about it.

17 John Bigboote'

18 6 John Lithgow is still relevant?

Posted by: Waterhouse at May 20, 2011 01:10 PM (fsGgs)

Maybe not, but he's got a great voice for this.  The other guy I'd love to hear read it is Keith David.  It'd be like a movie trailer. 

19

That is Stephen Colbert.

It may have been humorous as an occasional skit, but it ceased being funny long ago.

Posted by: Ben at May 20, 2011 01:12 PM (wuv1c)

I hope everybody read that WSJ article about Colbert's ordeal in trying to exercise his free speech rights.  Dumbass.

20 Remember LITHGOW'S skit on SNL with Jon Lovitz called THESPIAN something? Acting!

21 James Lileks did a much better dramatic reading of the Gingrich press release in this week's Ricochet podcast (http://tinyurl.com/44u6w2o). And it didnt have 5 minutes of the most annoying man on television before it.

22 I was keen on seeing it until I saw it was on Colbert.

23 Couldn't get past the first fifteen seconds. Colbert makes me fucking puke and his cultists are even more repulsive.

24

And sooo, the guy best known as the freak of nature on Buckaroo Banzai, contender for World's worst British accent  (some shitty movie years ago) and Campbells soup shill is now lending his gravitas to...Colbert, the prick who wasted our tax money on a publicity stunt in Congress? We're reposting yet another celebrity jackass blundering into politics? Why not have Dixie Chicks music playing in the background?

Who fucking cares? This gives them a life that they don't deserve. That goes for Kos, Maher, Stewart and Olbermann. Does this shit exist? Yes. I can't help but think that in some way, we're helping this double standard persist.

25 How many grad commencements is this fool Colbert doing this year?

26 BE A MAN HULK

27 I kinda feel bad for Newt the same way you'd feel bad for someone's grandpa popping out his dentures a big crhistmas dinner, scracthing his ass with them & popping them back in.  He's just embarrassing.

28 Macho Man Randy Savage just died, seriously dude had a heart attack this morning while driving and crashed his jeep.

29 Yeah skip to about 2:30 and you can avoid most of Colbert's "jokes".

30 17 John Bigboote'

Posted by: blaster at May 20, 2011 01:14 PM (l5dj7)

Buckaroo!

31 Katie "my face looks like Senor Wences' handpuppet" Couric is giving the commencement for Boston University's grads, this weekend. Why???

32 Lithgow didn't ham it up nearly enough. It could have been much more dramatically Shakespearean. Actually, I'd kind of like to see Brian Blessed give that a whirl.

33 Gingrich's problem is that he just can't accept that he's not the great visionary of the Republican party anymore. He doesn't seem to realize that the Contract for America was almost two decades ago and the result is that if anyone, like Ryan, comes out with a plan that shapes the Republican agenda Newt throws a fit like a spoiled kid looking for attention.

34 That was good.

35 32 Lithgow didn't ham it up nearly enough. It could have been much more dramatically Shakespearean.

Actually, I'd kind of like to see Brian Blessed give that a whirl.

Posted by: JohnW at May 20, 2011 01:17 PM (GmYTP)

BRILLIANT.  Especially with the beard. 

36

Have you seen Dexter?  Lithgow is a creepy religious nut.  Like in Footloose, now that I think about it.

Yeah. I thought he did a fairly good job. It was an upgrade from Season 3 with Jimmy Smits, who in my mind is one of the worst actors in hollywood.

Unfortunately Dexter has gone downhill steadily since season 2.

37 It really wasn't that funny. He was playing to the audience.

38 Lithgow was good in "Dexter."  One of the show's better seasons lately.

39 Priceless...Lithgow is perfect

40 Maybe not, but he's got a great voice for this.

Nah, it pretty much sucked donkey balls.

41 32 Lithgow didn't ham it up nearly enough. It could have been much more dramatically Shakespearean.

Actually, I'd kind of like to see Brian Blessed give that a whirl.

That would be fun.

42

I wonder what Harry from Harry and the Hendersons is doing right now. I'm sure he probably got a job as an extra in the Star Wars prequels filmed on teh wookie home planet, but other than that pickings are probably pretty slim

43 Lithgow wasn't that great...it wasn't nearly hammy enough.

44 Remember LITHGOW'S skit on SNL with Jon Lovitz called THESPIAN something?

Acting!

Posted by: Soothsayerwing Plover at May 20, 2011 01:14 PM

Hell, I'd have gone with Lovitz instead of Lithgow.

45

Not gonna watch the video at work. Did he use the Lord John Wharfin fake Italian accent?

 

46

John Bigboote'

John Smallberries!

47 Yes, Bill O'R and conservatives in general always simulate orgasm when given moderate public approval.

48

Unfortunately Dexter has gone downhill steadily since season 2.

Posted by: Ben at May 20, 2011 01:19 PM (wuv1c)

It was that freakin' wife of his.  Neutered the poor serial killer.  I'm surprised he didn't off her.  Have you seen any since she...left?  Single-parent serial killer?

49 Hell, I'd have gone with Lovitz instead of Lithgow.

Posted by: huerfano

 

I remember that Lovitz did a great take on Dukakis back then.

50 42

I wonder what Harry from Harry and the Hendersons is doing right now. I'm sure he probably got a job as an extra in the Star Wars prequels filmed on teh wookie home planet, but other than that pickings are probably pretty slim

Posted by: Ben at May 20, 2011 01:21 PM (wuv1c)

I think he died a few years ago. He was the same guy that played the Predator, and maybe Chewbacca.

51 Did he use the Lord John Wharfin fake Italian accent?

No, he just talked in a slightly hammy way. It's stupid.

52 The guy who played Chewbacca is still alive.

53

Re: Dexter,

As serious as the show is, my wife and I couldn't help but laugh uncontrollably when the Lithgow character said "cunt" a couple times. 

54 I remember that, too, BH. Lovitz, as Dukakis, looked at GHWB and said, "I can't believe I'm losing to this guy."

55 Katie "my face looks like Senor Wences' handpuppet" Couric is giving the commencement for Boston University's grads, this weekend.

Why???

Posted by: Soothsayerr at May 20, 2011 01:17 PM (gM4zK)

I think there's a jobs fair immediately afterwards.

56 Gingrich has forgotten more about what it takes to balance the budget than Paul Ryan ever knew. .02

57 Chewbacca = Chewing Tobacco, real original Lucas.

58 Which one of the morons works for Knute?  'Cause that press release is sheer genius.

59 20 Remember LITHGOW'S skit on SNL with Jon Lovitz called THESPIAN something?
________

Master Thespian, IIRC. ACTING!

60

I think he died a few years ago. He was the same guy that played the Predator, and maybe Chewbacca.

Posted by: Pyrocles at May 20, 2011 01:23 PM (cv5Iw)

Peter Mayhew is still alive.  And still ripping peoples' arms off.

61 I'd love to hear Rutger Hauer read it.

62 where's Lady Gaga gonna commence? honorary doctorates for everyone! (except conservatives)

63 Who has given more commencement speeches, Katie Couric or Thomas Sowell?

64 Gingrich has forgotten more about what it takes to balance the budget than Paul Ryan ever knew.

.02

Posted by: Jordan

 

Gingrich's problem is that you are 100% correct. He has forgotten. Right now he trying to pander in an attempt for votes. And he's not doing such a bang-up kob at it either.

65 52 The guy who played Chewbacca is still alive. Posted by: booger at May 20, 2011 01:23 PM (9RFH1) Hey! Lay off my wife!!

66 Gingrich has forgotten more about what it takes to balance the budget than Paul Ryan ever knew.

.02

Posted by: Jordan at May 20, 2011 01:24 PM (4z6KA)

Well, if YOU say so.

67 Lithgow was awesome in Dexter, but I was relieved to see that he stayed fully clothed in this Colbert clip.

68 honorary doctorates for everyone!
(except conservatives)

Posted by: Soothsayerr at May 20, 2011 01:26 PM (gM4zK)

Pfft.  I figure 90% of the doctorates are honorary.

Especially in political science.

Yes, I'm looking at you Fareed Zakaria.

69 Actually, I'd kind of like to see Brian Blessed give that a whirl.

Newt's ALIVE???

70 Yeah, that sucks about Macho Man. Personally I'm always amazed when any of these wrestlers live into their 60s. The abuse they inflict on their bodies is staggering. And they aren't like pro athletes who just abuse their bodies in their 20s and early 30s . The top wrestling stars routinely keep wrestling into their 40s, and sometimes 50s and even 60s. Ric Flair is still wrestling at age 62.

And most of them do or did steroids. Pain killer addiction is rampant since wrestling still is a barnstormer business. No off-season. 3-4 shows every week. It's a brutal business.

71

Peter Mayhew is still alive.  And still ripping peoples' arms off.

Posted by: FUBAR at May 20, 2011 01:25 PM (1fanL)

Yeah, Kevin Peter Hall was the guy who played Harry and the Predator.

72 46 John Bigboote'
John Smallberries!
________

In Buckaroo Bonzai's America, Secretary states you!

73

I wonder how long it will be before Newt figures out that he has no chance of winning now.... Not that his chances were that great to begin with.

 

74 Note that Gingrich is trying change the subject and "mend fences" with his latest tweet:  "Obama can't even control the U.S. Border, how does he think he can control the Israeli border?" 

That sounds pathetic coming from Gingrich, from a moron here perfect - from Newt - come on ...

75

It was that freakin' wife of his.  Neutered the poor serial killer.  I'm surprised he didn't off her.  Have you seen any since she...left?  Single-parent serial killer?

It's not just that. The writing became lazy, predictable, and so did the plot twists.

It's essentially the Sopranos now. A movie star or tv star will come in for one season, die and the end. Smitts, Lithgow, Stiles. Rinse. Wash. Repeat.

It should be noted that the first two seasons, the best two seasons, didn't rely on that gimmick.

 

76 The abuse they inflict on their bodies is staggering. And they aren't like pro athletes who just abuse their bodies in their 20s and early 30s ... It's a brutal business.

Posted by: Clubber Lang at May 20, 2011 01:27 PM (QcFbt)

Psst!  It's akefay!

77 Say, wasn't that Lord Farquaad?

78

OT, but maybe we should be grateful the Rapture comes tomorrow if this is what it prevents.

NJ Episcopal Church to Feature Islamic Call to Prayer and Koran Readings this Sunday

..While there’s no minaret at the church, the words of “Allahu akbar,” (God is greater) will none-the-less invite both Christians and Muslims to worship side by side. During the interfaith service, verses from the Holy Qur’an will complement readings from the Holy Bible, including during Communion, embracing the traditions of both religions...

The pastor calls it an "organic" interfaith event.  I say if you want an interfaith event, when will the muslims let the Christians worship in their mosque?

79 Obama does ridicuable things almost every day, yet he is not ridiculed for them. Ridicule is the forte of the Alinsky Communist Democrats.

80 Lithgow didn't ham it up nearly enough. It could have been much more dramatically Shakespearean.

Actually, I'd kind of like to see Brian Blessed give that a whirl.

That would be fun.

Posted by: Miss'80sBaby at May 20, 2011 01:21 PM (CLYmB)

Brian Blessed was on a Blakes 7 episode as a religious leader, plus the first season of Blackadder in full scenery chewing mode.

Totally puts Shatner in the shade.

81

If Newt wants out of this mess...he needs to disappear for a couple of months, and stay off the Leftists T.V. when he comes back. There is plenty of time before he really needs to get into the mix.

Guess what show he is going to be on this weekend?........De-Face the Nation!

What an Idiot! He doesn't seem to get it!

82 I hear the guy who wrote this is a great guy.

Rick Tyler? WTF?

He's bad at his job, and he's been bad at it for years—and his job is itself bad, morally. He's a shitty professional liar. That's the worst kind! And he works for Gingrich—and he has for years. He's loyal to a dirty, lying, avaricious, amoral, dumb asshole.

Seriously, you can't just hang bullshit like that out there. "I hear." Hear what? From whom? WTF?

83 William Shatners version of this would be pretty hilarious.

84 I remember that, too, BH.

Lovitz, as Dukakis, looked at GHWB and said, "I can't believe I'm losing to this guy."

Posted by: Soothsayerr at May 20, 2011 01:24 PM (gM4zK)

"So, in conclusion: Stay the course.  A thousand points of light."

85 Psst!  It's akefay!


It's still real to me dammit!

86 69 Actually, I'd kind of like to see Brian Blessed give that a whirl.

Newt's ALIVE???

Posted by: Ghost of Lee Atwater at May 20, 2011 01:27 PM (JxMoP)

As an obese cartoon frog with horrific dialogue, Brian Blessed's greatest acting job was in that Star Wars prequel.  Seriously, he turned a shit sandwich into something edible.  Not tasty, but edible.

87

NJ Episcopal Church to Feature Islamic Call to Prayer and Koran Readings this Sunday

Beheddings immediately following.  Cash bar.

88 Psst! It's akefay! Posted by: FUBAR at May 20, 2011 01:29 PM (1fanL) That would explain why Owen Hart is signing backup on Elvis & Jim Morrison's latest album. Yeah, the purported wrestling is fake, but the stunts aren't performed by doubles.

89 or beheadings even

90 or singing, even

91 Still missing from the national discussion is making fun of the current occupant of the oval office. Mostly we all just sit around and go "What the fuck, are you shitting me?"

92 Yeah, the purported wrestling is fake, but the stunts aren't performed by doubles.

Posted by: Byrd, Kennedy, & Bush, LLC at May 20, 2011 01:32 PM (lT0LC)

They do it into their 50s.  How hard can it possibly be?  As long as you don't fall off a platform 70 ft up.

93

If Newt wants out of this mess...he needs to disappear for a couple of months, and stay off the Leftists T.V. when he comes back. There is plenty of time before he really needs to get into the mix.

Guess what show he is going to be on this weekend?........De-Face the Nation!

What an Idiot! He doesn't seem to get it!

Posted by: Jimi at May 20, 2011 01:31 PM (JMsOK)

Maybe he can get in the same bunker Mitt is using.

94

John Bigboote'

John Smallberries!

Posted by: Curmudgeon at May 20, 2011 01:22 PM (ujg0T)

John Yaya!

95

"Still missing from the national discussion is making fun of the current occupant of the oval office."

That's because your a RACIST if you even think like that....You RACIST RACE BATER RACIST RACIST.

Obama is "Gutsy"....leave him alone!

96

The pastor calls it an "organic" interfaith event.  I say if you want an interfaith event, when will the muslims let the Christians worship in their mosque?

Posted by: MWR at May 20, 2011 01:30 PM (4df7R)

--Good grief, even when I was a teen (mom confirmed me and my brother there) I knew it was a libtard nuthouse.  Search for the writings droppings of John Spong for a taste.

97 Ace grabbed the Coburn slap down of Gingrich from HotAir - but not the SlutWalk story?  WTF

98 80 Brian Blessed was on a Blakes 7 episode as a religious leader, plus the first season of Blackadder in full scenery chewing mode.
Totally puts Shatner in the shade.

If I had to choose my favorite Brian Blessed appearances, I'd go with Kenneth Branagh's Henry V, Much Ado about Nothing, and Hamlet. His work in Blackadder is a close second, though it's a different routine obviously.

99 @76 Dude, it's scripted, but the physical shock of doing all those stunts is real. But doing a backflip off the top of a ladder is a real thing. They are stunts designed to be safe, but stunts cause injuries all the time. That's why actors aren't allowed to do their own stunts.

And the safety aspect of wrestling stunts is probably less than advertised, especially as we learn more about head trauma. Being body slammed in a wrestling ring likely is doing repeated mild trauma to the brain. And this happens several times a night, several nights a week, 52 weeks a year.

But the main damage most of these guys do to their body is probably from steroids and other PEDs they use to bulk up. And the painkiller addiction is very common since there is no down time to recuperate from injuries.

100 A couple failed marriages and a failed revolution post '94 does not a stellar candidate make.

101 Posted by: Clubber Lang at May 20, 2011 01:39 PM (QcFbt)

If it's so darn hard, how can they do it into their 50s?  And you know those things are padded.

Face it.  They're a bunch of fucking asshole actors who give real wrestling a bad name.

102 Did you see the Lord John Whorfin head-bob there at the end?

Actually, he coulda done the whole thing as Whorfin...in other words, as Mussolini. Would've been every bit as fitting for Noot.

103 Lileks's rendition sounds like he was channeling Shatner. Also good, in its way.

104 @101 Well, I can't make you acknowledge reality if you refuse to. The large # of early deaths is just a fact you can look up if you feel like it. The huge # of surgeries and major injuries the typical wrestler experiences is another fact you can look up. The few who manage to wrestle into their 50s are the exception - a la Ric Flair. Most have to retire at much younger ages. And, of course, as they get older they stop doing the more athletic and dangerous stunts.

And calling them fucking assholes right after they died is a dick thing to do, but that's fine. I don't get the hostility.

Pro wrestling is an honorable form of entertainment that goes back 150 years to early American carnivals and other traveling shows. It's silly and stupid and over the top and cheesy -- but that's the point. It's intentional and everybody is in on the joke. It's Barnum and Bailey. It's a circus act.

Do you get angry at crazy gymnastics troupes (like Cirque du Soleil) for giving *real* gymnastics a bad name?

Are you angry at Evil Knieval for giving *real* motorcyclists a bad name?

It's a fun, stupid form of entertainment that requires a lot of physical sacrifice on the part of the people who do it. I don't get why this would make you mad.

105 Ricochet is great--even if they hate Romney; they'll be revising that by the fall.

106 Lithgow looks disturbingly like some creature, or mask, or sculture seen in the original Trek series; it was seen on the closing credits (one or more seasons)...

107

Laugh now Monkey Boy

Dr. Emilio Lizardo

108 Thanks to "Whatever".

Does that mean I can't use that handle anymore?

109

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