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Tommy Carcetti

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43. I wouldn't read much into that.

Reply to UTUSN (Original post)

Wed Jan 7, 2026, 01:51 PM

Jan 7

Basically all he's saying is to be creative when it comes to your humor.

Just yelling and being angry isn't objectively very funny, no matter your political philosophy.

You see it by those guys who think just saying offensive stuff, or ranting about not being able to say offensive stuff, is somehow funny. It's just not funny. Think Roseanne as of late. Or that abomination of that right-wing animated series, The New Norm, which currently has an IMDB rating 1.3 out of 10, with one reviewer saying it was so bad they got syphilis.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32761125/

And we can hate Trump all we want for, and yell and shout about it. All for good, justifiable reason. But that alone isn't humor.

Humor always takes creativity, and yelling and shouting isn't very creative.

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This message was self-deleted by its author [View all] UTUSN Jan 7 OP

Must be running low on dough. Kid Berwyn Jan 7 #1

I like him lots, but he's always been more of the supposedly "neutral" no-politics type, more than LENO even. UTUSN Jan 7 #3

I don't think he's saying "be neutral" at all Fiendish Thingy Jan 7 #2

Jimmy Kimmel et al aint gonna save us folks GusBob Jan 7 #8

A struggle on principle has uncountable fronts, from small to large. They all have their place and whatever power. UTUSN Jan 7 #12

Is Dante on Tik-Tok? GusBob Jan 7 #17

KIMMEL/COLBERT's routines are intricate, far from "lazy" - besides being exquisite commentary. UTUSN Jan 7 #9

I'm not too disappointed with these comments. Whyisthisstillclose Jan 7 #4

"wish he gave more of an obviously negative opinion of Dump" - that's the point. UTUSN Jan 7 #7

Agreed Whyisthisstillclose Jan 7 #22

He's made Trump the butt of innumerable jokes for over a decade. . BannonsLiver Jan 7 #24

As I've said, with "gentle" bits, minor political content of his whole thing, and not more jokes on KRASNOV UTUSN Jan 7 #29

Video: sl8 Jan 7 #5

Conan is right. Angry screaming isn't a good weapon. betsuni Jan 7 #6

Correct MustLoveBeagles Jan 7 #11

That's right and it's also not funny. BannonsLiver Jan 7 #20

Haven't seen Myers, Colbert or Kimmel screaming. Rafi Jan 7 #39

I'm not going to knock Conin over this MustLoveBeagles Jan 7 #10

Who said he was endorsing? - staying out means helping Dear Leader. Apolitical. UTUSN Jan 7 #14

The OP seems to think Conan has been red pilled. BannonsLiver Jan 7 #19

You are determined to miss *my* thoughts - about my liking him, being in our sphere, disappointment *for now*. UTUSN Jan 7 #31

I think you may have missed his point. BannonsLiver Jan 7 #13

Nah. Disagreeing with context is not "missing." UTUSN Jan 7 #15

Nah. You missed it or are being overly sensitive about what he said. Maybe both. BannonsLiver Jan 7 #16

I focus more on targeting the political enemies out there instead of devaluing allies. UTUSN Jan 7 #28

Clapter isn't comedy. pcdb Jan 7 #45

Was hoping to let this go sinking away, but allow me to translate back to you what Conan's point and is not. UTUSN Jan 7 #47

I've Always Been Concerned That As Tr**p Is Treated Like A Joke.... global1 Jan 7 #18

KIMMEL/COLBERT aren't elevating him to a joke. They are eviscerating him far more than "serious" pundits. UTUSN Jan 7 #23

I Agree With You.... global1 Jan 7 #37

He's definitely not neutral newdeal2 Jan 7 #21

I do a fair amount of watching his podcast, more as a break from politics. Yes, he does "gentle" bits UTUSN Jan 7 #26

I'm not sure what the issue is with his comments Renew Deal Jan 7 #25

I actually put some effort in trying to be clear, contextual, and detailed in my less erratic posts. UTUSN Jan 7 #27

Maybe because people disagree with your opinion EdmondDantes_ Jan 7 #46

It's not about my tolerance for "disagreeing with (my) opinions. Your acknowledgment of my clarity UTUSN Jan 7 #48

Conan is riotously funny mr715 Jan 7 #30

Fine, so he might stay out of criticizing the others. UTUSN Jan 7 #32

This is fair nt mr715 Jan 7 #33

Is he talking about anyone specifically JI7 Jan 7 #34

KIMMEL/COLBERT zoom to mind, no? - Both do the ridiculing and serious parts with deadly effect. UTUSN Jan 7 #35

1000 times over. The Rotting Orange despises mockery. gAI Obsession Jan 7 #41

People tune out ranting Sympthsical Jan 7 #36

Who rants, scolds, & self-regards more than Jon STEWART, with his Third Way/No Labels stuff? UTUSN Jan 7 #38

Not really a good comparison Sympthsical Jan 7 #40

I see your bet, and raise you Bill Maher nt mr715 Jan 7 #42

I wouldn't read much into that. Tommy Carcetti Jan 7 #43

I'm not sure who Conan is referencing here MagickMuffin Jan 7 #44

OP is here: UTUSN Jan 7 #49

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