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45. Clapter isn't comedy.

Wed Jan 7, 2026, 03:15 PM

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It get's cheers from likeminded people, but everyone else just tunes it out. Conan is saying that if you want to influence moderates, or even conservatives, your art needs to be appealing. A comedian that doesn't tell jokes isn't appealing.

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Must be running low on dough. Kid Berwyn Wednesday #1

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

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

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

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

Is Dante on Tik-Tok? GusBob Wednesday #17

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

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

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

Agreed Whyisthisstillclose Wednesday #22

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

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

Video: sl8 Wednesday #5

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

Correct MustLoveBeagles Wednesday #11

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Clapter isn't comedy. pcdb Wednesday #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 Wednesday #47

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

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

I Agree With You.... global1 Wednesday #37

He's definitely not neutral newdeal2 Wednesday #21

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

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

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

Maybe because people disagree with your opinion EdmondDantes_ Wednesday #46

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

Conan is riotously funny mr715 Wednesday #30

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

This is fair nt mr715 Wednesday #33

Is he talking about anyone specifically JI7 Wednesday #34

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

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

People tune out ranting Sympthsical Wednesday #36

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

Not really a good comparison Sympthsical Wednesday #40

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

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

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

OP is here: UTUSN Wednesday #49