Gizmodo: the daily show

The App Store Is Just Like the Civil Rights Movement, and Other Lessons We Can Learn From iFart

John Herrman — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 12:50:00 EDT

The Daily Show tells the harrowing tale of iFart vs Pull My Finger, showing us the faces behind the farts. It's predictable stuff until about 3:00, when Pull My Finger guy compares himself to Jackie Robinson. Then, it's pure art.

I can't tell what's worse: the sleazy app developers' blithe comparison of one of history's great civil rights heroes to a stupid novelty app, or his apparent pride in leading the way in the transformation of the App Store from a great resource into a gurgling software cesspool. I mean, the first one, obviously, but I'm a little peeved that the Daily Show has managed to sum up the App Store better than a thousand app roundups ever could. [via AllThingsD]

The Daily Show Mocks the Army's Unfeasible, Unaffordable Laser Plane, For Some Reason

Dan Nosowitz — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 00:30:28 EDT

Last night on The Daily Show, Jon Stewart spit in the face of real-world sci-fi by applauding the U.S. Military's elimination of its laser plane project. A plane. That shoots lasers. What's the problem, Stewart?

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Jon also gives a little look into some of the other insane projects the military has finally decided to stop funding, and unfortunately, they all look awesome. Check out Wyatt Cenac's segment on military gadgets below. [Comedy Central]

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Jon Stewart and P.W. Singer Discuss Dangerous Robot Soldiers

Dan Nosowitz — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 12:30:00 EST

Discussed within: Asimov's Laws, Microsoft Word as the downfall of robot rebellion, Astro Boy, robots with hearts of gold, Jon Stewart's embarrassing film career, and Japan's decidedly adorable robot culture. Watch after the jump.

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Jeff 'Magic Wall' Han on The Daily Show, Exposes CNN's Nefarious Multitouch Conspiracy

John Herrman — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 04:45:47 EST

We're not the only ones obsessed with CNN's over-the-top magic wall, which they use in equal measure to cover elections, entertain babies and just fill time — fake TV news has been milking it for all it's worth. Now The Daily Show is on the case, and they've sent John Oliver to talk to Jeff Han, the man behind CNN's recent multitouch renaissance. What he finds aren't easy answers to his questions, but an unexpected mix of new technology, furtive military operations and terrifying, omnipresent newsreaders. This is bigger than CNN's secret baseball — so much bigger. [The Daily Show — Thanks, Rafael]

Daily Show Writers Use Viacom's YouTube Suit to Hilariously Explain the Strike

Adam Frucci — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 17:01:00 EST

Because of the WGA strike, there's no Daily Show, which sucks. But if you think you're suffering, think of how the writers of that wonderful program feel! In this video that the writers of our favorite mock newscast made on the picketline, they clearly explain why this strike is happening and how the studio chiefs are total hypocrites. And they have a point! I mean, how can Viacom go around suing YouTube for one billion dollars and then turn around and say there's no money to be made on the internet? Scumbags! [Defamer]

Gizmodo on The Daily Show Tomorrow Night

Brian Lam — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 19:05:09 EDT

Me. The Daily Show. Talking iPhone. Lots of sexual innuendo. Tomorrow Night.

I know, you guys are disappointed that we haven't given you the iPhone hands on yet, but maybe that's for the better. Because I didn't get a phone, I wasn't under embargo. And because I wasn't under embargo, I was able to make an appearance on The Daily Show as their iPhone expert. The clip will air this Thursday night, so set the TiVo. (PS, I didn't walk off the set like Bill Gates, but I did try to out funny the staff...failing miserably.)

Colbert Report, Daily Show Coming to Xbox Live

Travis Hudson — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 18:15:19 EDT

Beginning today, Comedy Central's hit shows The Colbert Report and The Daily Show will be coming to Xbox Live. Within 24 hours of the new episode airing, it will be available at the Xbox Live Marketplace for a still-unknown price. Xbox Live does try to keep their pricing competitive with the competition (*cough*iTunes*cough*) so expect to pay around $2 per episode. Can we expect to see Xbox Live topping bears on the threatdown? Lets hope so—bears are overrated. –Travis Hudson

Jon Stewart Mocks Bill Gates, Forfeiting Journalistic Integrity

Adam Frucci — Wed, 31 Jan 2007 13:00:00 EST

Bill Gates, media darling that he is, awkwardly walked off the Daily Show set the other night before having his requisite fake chat with Stewart while cutting to commercial. Above, you can see Stewart use this faux pas as an opportunity to mock not only Bill G, but his Windows OS as well.

OMG, JON STEWART IS AN APPLE FANBOY. I BET APPLE PAYS THE DAILY SHOW FOR STUFF LIKE THIS. REMOVE JOBS' BUTT FROM YOUR LIPS, STEWART. I'M GONNA START WATCHING THE COLBERT REPORT INSTEAD. –Adam Frucci

Bill Gates Tells Jon Stewart Why He Should Buy Vista (Yes, It Was As Boring As This Headline)

Matt Buchanan — Tue, 30 Jan 2007 02:09:52 EST

If you were hoping that on The Daily Show last night Bill Gates would give you a compelling reason to rush out and buy Vista, then move along, cause there's nothing to see here. Overall, it was standard PR that sadly lacked in hilarity other than Jon Stewart asking if the beta version of Vista will make you sterile. I guess the answer depends on who you ask.– Matt Buchanan

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Bill Gates Dropping By The Daily Show to Pimp Vista

Matt Buchanan — Fri, 26 Jan 2007 10:50:35 EST

Everybody's favorite richest man in the world is going to be chatted up by Jon Stewart on Monday, the day before Vista rolls out. (Or one hour, if you swing by CompUSA.)

Sounds like the opportunity for a drinking game: one shot every time he mentions the word Vista or Xbox 360, two if he namedrops the Zune, and a whole bottle if he mentions iPhone or Apple by name. Guaranteed to make you laugh or get you hammered, either way. – Matt Buchanan

Gates to appear on 'The Daily Show' for Vista launch [CNET]

The Daily Show Rounds Up Ten Years of Absurd Inventions

Charlie White — Mon, 27 Nov 2006 10:14:23 EST

Sure, we report on plenty of goofy and questionable inventions here at the Giz, but this "Ten Fucking Years: Inventions" clip from The Daily Show with Jon Stewart takes it one step beyond even our wildest fever dreams. – Charlie White

Funny Inventions You Never Knew About [Tech E Blog]