However, media reaction to these ads has been equally interesting. Of particular note, I'd like to draw your attention to MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell. These two segments can be seen here and here. Now, at first glance, O'Donnell's reaction to Colbert is confusing. He is a liberal commentator for a "liberal" news network, and he has also been on the Colbert Report. So how can he possibly not get these ads? Is Colbert really doing something sinister?
I found a plausible answer while reading the comments on MSNBC. Several viewers are of the opinion that O'Donnell is merely doing the same thing that Colbert is doin: acting. If he is "pulling a Colbert," if you will, I suddenly have a lot more respect for O'Donnell. I wasn't sure what to expect from the Colbert Super PAC, but now I can't wait to see what he does next.
I saw the Colbert episode where he announced the ad, I was curious to see the ad. Not bad; I liked the straw *pole* part.
ReplyDeleteI think O'Donnell has to be trying to be tongue in cheek, but he's not even a little bit funny, so it just comes off as bemusing rather than amusing.
I like what Colbert is doing with his PAC though. He's showing what it really takes to have influence in American politics.