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question · 09-28-04, 11:54 AM

NEW YORK - The folks at Comedy Central were annoyed when Fox News Channel's Bill O'Reilly kept referring to "The Daily Show" audience as "stoned slackers." So they did a little research. And guess whose audience is more educated?

Viewers of Jon Stewart's show are more likely to have completed four years of college than people who watch "The O'Reilly Factor," according to Nielsen Media Research.

O'Reilly's teasing came when Stewart appeared on his show earlier this month.

"You know what's really frightening?" O'Reilly said. "You actually have an influence on this presidential election. That is scary, but it's true. You've got stoned slackers watching your dopey show every night and they can vote."

Comedy Central executives realized, and O'Reilly acknowledged, that he was poking fun. But they said they didn't want a misconception to persist.

"If the head of General Motors was watching O'Reilly's show, that could be very important to us," said Doug Herzog, Comedy Central president.

"If you listen to O'Reilly, you get the sense that it was crazy longhairs behind the show," he said. "And it's not. It's great, smart television that attracts a well-compensated audience, most of whom are voting age."

Relax, said Fox News Channel spokesman Rob Zimmerman.

"Comedy Central must have lost their sense of humor," Zimmerman said. "Without Jon Stewart, Comedy Central would turn into the Great American Country Channel."

Comedy Central also touted a recent study by the University of Pennsylvania's National Annenberg Election Survey, which said young viewers of "The Daily Show" were more likely to answer questions about politics correctly than those who don't.

Comedy Central had no statistics on how many people watch "The Daily Show" stoned.

Although seemingly taken aback by repeated "stoned slackers" references while talking with O'Reilly, Stewart was ready with a joke.

"This election is going to rely on the undecided," he said. "And who is more undecided than stoned slackers? Ice cream or pretzels? Ice cream or pretzels? What's it going to be?

Whether it's the slacker or no-slacker zone, O'Reilly is entering it Oct. 7, when he's scheduled to appear on "The Daily Show."

So if Stewart's audience is comprised of stoned slackers, how would Herzog describe O'Reilly's audience?

"I'm not getting into that game," he said.

taken from: > AP News <

Bill Spillz · 09-28-04, 12:00 PM

Im usually stoned at night, educated, and watching pbs...

Bill Spillz · 09-28-04, 12:32 PM

I also like watching educational tv when stoned! O'Riley is such a dumb ass. HE thinks people who smike are uneducated slackers. There are some very successful people in this world who get high. Just ask the last two presidents.

Bill Spillz · 09-28-04, 12:32 PM

smoke not smike

Ryan · 09-28-04, 01:00 PM

That's a shocker. I know quite a few "stoned slackers" who watch the Daily Show and who pull down over $100K.

Element4040 · 09-28-04, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill Spillz

I also like watching educational tv when stoned! O'Riley is such a dumb ass. HE thinks people who smike are uneducated slackers. There are some very successful people in this world who get high. Just ask the last two presidents.

Actually O'Reilly get's it. He understands smokers and doesn't fall for the War on Drugs hype either. I had the pleasure of seeing one of his shows where he debated the legalization of Marijuana, and guess what he's for it.

His reasons were all economical, he understands.

I'm not an O'Reilly fan but thought I'd share that tidbit.

question · 09-28-04, 01:17 PM

Uhhhh ... He was basically telling Montell Williams that he's a pussy because he wanted to smoke pot to treat whatever illness he had at the time.

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Originally Posted by Element4040

Actually O'Reilly get's it. He understands smokers and doesn't fall for the War on Drugs hype either. I had the pleasure of seeing one of his shows where he debated the legalization of Marijuana, and guess what he's for it.

His reasons were all economical, he understands.

I'm not an O'Reilly fan but thought I'd share that tidbit.

Bill Spillz · 09-28-04, 03:59 PM

Isnt o'riley on fox?

Ryan · 09-28-04, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by E-brake

yes, and this has what to do with anything?

Well, it would explain the lower level of education.

j/k

Bill Spillz · 09-28-04, 04:31 PM

Fox claims they are "fair and balanced." However, they also claim all the other stations are liberal and that they are the alternative; implying they lean to the right. They advertised this when the network was started, but not so much anymore because they got so much flack.

The other stations claim they are unbiased in terms of political leaning. Fox claims, or used to anyways, that they lean to the right.

When a network openly admits that they have a political agenda, credibility is thrown right out the window. Fox cannot be taken seriously, even the entertainment/variety shows. And O'Riley should not be taken seriously

Bill Spillz · 09-28-04, 04:40 PM

you are right e-brake. Take it from someone with a broadcast journalism degree. Only trust PBS and specifically, The news hour w Jim Lehrer (spelling?)

johnny861 · 09-28-04, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill Spillz

smoke not smike

That's true, the inventor of integrated circuitry used to smoke out like a fiend in his time...

My mom apparently went on a date with him a couple of times in the 60s... small world... but point being, they used to hang out at different venues and get stoned off their asses...

johnny861 · 09-28-04, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Element4040

Actually O'Reilly get's it. He understands smokers and doesn't fall for the War on Drugs hype either. I had the pleasure of seeing one of his shows where he debated the legalization of Marijuana, and guess what he's for it.

His reasons were all economical, he understands.

I'm not an O'Reilly fan but thought I'd share that tidbit.

Every once in awhile I'll read about a position he took and I do a double take... He's more a person that has his own views on stuff... some issues he leans to the right, others he leans to the left... but he's got a big stigma about him...

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question Foolish Bastard Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Downtown Posts: 5,321	Daily Show viewer more educated than O'Rielly viewer NEW YORK - The folks at Comedy Central were annoyed when Fox News Channel's Bill O'Reilly kept referring to "The Daily Show" audience as "stoned slackers." So they did a little research. And guess whose audience is more educated? Viewers of Jon Stewart's show are more likely to have completed four years of college than people who watch "The O'Reilly Factor," according to Nielsen Media Research. O'Reilly's teasing came when Stewart appeared on his show earlier this month. "You know what's really frightening?" O'Reilly said. "You actually have an influence on this presidential election. That is scary, but it's true. You've got stoned slackers watching your dopey show every night and they can vote." Comedy Central executives realized, and O'Reilly acknowledged, that he was poking fun. But they said they didn't want a misconception to persist. "If the head of General Motors was watching O'Reilly's show, that could be very important to us," said Doug Herzog, Comedy Central president. "If you listen to O'Reilly, you get the sense that it was crazy longhairs behind the show," he said. "And it's not. It's great, smart television that attracts a well-compensated audience, most of whom are voting age." Relax, said Fox News Channel spokesman Rob Zimmerman. "Comedy Central must have lost their sense of humor," Zimmerman said. "Without Jon Stewart, Comedy Central would turn into the Great American Country Channel." Comedy Central also touted a recent study by the University of Pennsylvania's National Annenberg Election Survey, which said young viewers of "The Daily Show" were more likely to answer questions about politics correctly than those who don't. Comedy Central had no statistics on how many people watch "The Daily Show" stoned. Although seemingly taken aback by repeated "stoned slackers" references while talking with O'Reilly, Stewart was ready with a joke. "This election is going to rely on the undecided," he said. "And who is more undecided than stoned slackers? Ice cream or pretzels? Ice cream or pretzels? What's it going to be? Whether it's the slacker or no-slacker zone, O'Reilly is entering it Oct. 7, when he's scheduled to appear on "The Daily Show." So if Stewart's audience is comprised of stoned slackers, how would Herzog describe O'Reilly's audience? "I'm not getting into that game," he said. taken from: > AP News < __________________ True, without falsehood, certain and most true, that which is above is the same as that which is below, and that which is below is the same as that which is above, for the performance of miracles of the One Thing. And as all things are from the One, by the meditation of One, so all things have their birth from this One Thing by adaptation.

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09-28-04, 12:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
Bill Spillz Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Earth Posts: 632	Im usually stoned at night, educated, and watching pbs...

09-28-04, 12:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
Bill Spillz Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Earth Posts: 632	I also like watching educational tv when stoned! O'Riley is such a dumb ass. HE thinks people who smike are uneducated slackers. There are some very successful people in this world who get high. Just ask the last two presidents.

09-28-04, 12:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
Bill Spillz Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Earth Posts: 632	smoke not smike

09-28-04, 01:00 PM	#5 (permalink)
Ryan Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,783	That's a shocker. I know quite a few "stoned slackers" who watch the Daily Show and who pull down over $100K.

09-28-04, 03:59 PM	#8 (permalink)
Bill Spillz Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Earth Posts: 632	Isnt o'riley on fox?

09-28-04, 04:31 PM	#10 (permalink)
Bill Spillz Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Earth Posts: 632	Fox claims they are "fair and balanced." However, they also claim all the other stations are liberal and that they are the alternative; implying they lean to the right. They advertised this when the network was started, but not so much anymore because they got so much flack. The other stations claim they are unbiased in terms of political leaning. Fox claims, or used to anyways, that they lean to the right. When a network openly admits that they have a political agenda, credibility is thrown right out the window. Fox cannot be taken seriously, even the entertainment/variety shows. And O'Riley should not be taken seriously

09-28-04, 04:40 PM	#11 (permalink)
Bill Spillz Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Earth Posts: 632	you are right e-brake. Take it from someone with a broadcast journalism degree. Only trust PBS and specifically, The news hour w Jim Lehrer (spelling?)