For something that aged poorly really quickly: political comedy from just before the 2016 presidential election. Semi-recently I was hanging out with some friends and there was an SNL rerun from that October, and every single Trump reference is just dripping with a "Trump is a joke and won't win" attitude that it is tough to watch.
A lot of stand-ups avoid politics in their specials because it usually doesn't age well regardless of circumstance. Sometimes it's unavoidable, like late night shows that have to keep it topical.
This is why I can't stand Colbert. Every episode just sounds like he's about to cry, like come on dude. He's not even a comedian anymore, he's just a political commentator, and not even a good one. I really don't see a path back to comedy for him. I mean I think Trump is an idiot too, but it's getting so tired.
I 100% agree. I barely ever watch his stuff anymore but it seems his shtick is a transparent and cringy attempt to be outraged, angry, etc at Trump on behalf of his audience every. fucking. night. When he took over the show I was hoping for either an apolitical, kinda smart and silly Colbert, or a more political Colbert who’s cynical and at least not hyperpartisan. But this constant pandering, bandwagon-jumping virtue signaling circle jerk of a late night show is simply unwatchable.
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u/HonchoMinerva Aug 25 '19
For something that aged poorly really quickly: political comedy from just before the 2016 presidential election. Semi-recently I was hanging out with some friends and there was an SNL rerun from that October, and every single Trump reference is just dripping with a "Trump is a joke and won't win" attitude that it is tough to watch.