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In reply to the discussion: Maybe this is what Bill Maher was talking about ,we have become too politically correct [View all]merrily
(45,251 posts)I wonder why they started those complaints? I'm confident it was not because people kept calling them on their remarks and behaviors. ("out of context"
Thanks for the link. Thing is, I always thought we were supposed to be way better than FREEP.
Yeah, I wonder what motivates people, especially Democrats, to resent the alleged pc culture that worries about turning minorities groups into caricatures, like a grinning, watermelon-planting and eating POTUS, even if the college kids actually called on it in real life were grateful for the wake up call.
I flat out love Colbert. If I miss a show, I catch up on the weekend.
But, even I was not on his side with that over the top impression of a Chinese person. That uber squinty-eyed, grinning "speakie Engrish velly well" thing can't ever have been that funny, even in a Charlie Chan movie.
Difference with Colbert is, despite his attempt at rebuttal, I'd be surprised if I ever see it or anything like it again from him. And I would have been surprised, even if he continued his character for another ten years.
That said, I can't watch to watch him. Funny how he ended up opposing his friend Jimmie, after their fake feud over the public demand for the Benny and Jerry flavors inspired by them.
(I think Jimmie had the built in advantage there, too. Potato chips, chocolate and ice cream in one food? Where can I sign up?)