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It seems that a new segment of the population with entirely too much time on their hands has taken to making sure jokes on television shows, such as Saturday Night Live, are fact-checked.
So if a comedian makes a joke at the expense of President Barack Obama, the writer is supposed to make sure the the punchline doesn't stray too far from reality.
CNN recently fact-checked an SNL skit on President Obama. Are they serious?
I suppose we should check whether the chicken really did cross the road and get a positive identification on who was at the door for all "knock-knock" jokes.
While the idea of fact-checking jokes is ludicrous, I can understand why some folks are upset. As shown in the huge television ratings of comedy shows, such as SNL and the Jon Stewart Show, during the presidential election, these shows are increasingly influential in shaping public opinion.
But these whiners have to get a grip and understand that a joke is a joke and sometimes President Obama and the Democrats will be targeted, and other times, it will be Sarah Palin and the Republicans playing the butt of the joke.
As long as its funny, it doesn't matter who is being clowned.
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By: jo on 11/28/2009 3:53PM
Where were all the whiners and fact checkers when they were out and out lying about Palin? This is hilarious! LOL They are being pretty factual on the Odumbo! Good Stuff!
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By: Damm on 11/28/2009 3:51PM
Barry thinks we all look like Mrs. Obama.
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By: henry on 11/28/2009 3:51PM
the entire administration is a joke but sadly no one is laughing!
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By: John the Econ on 11/28/2009 3:56PM
I only wish CNN would fact check other stories as thoroughly as SNL. Anything out of Penn State or the University of East Anglia regarding "Climate Change" for instance.
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By: RALPHPAL on 11/28/2009 3:59PM
The only reason CNN is checking out these jokes because it is about Pres OBAMA. Thats the only reason. If it was about any republican it wouldnt check the jokes out. This is what the writer should be talking about. This is what is ruinnig American. How many fact did CNN check up on MCCain or Palin? I bet none. CNN is so worry about how Pres Obama is recieved that it is actually checking jokes on SNL. Writer right about that and it seems like this writer is asking the question if this is right. If he doesnt know the answer to that then he is in big trouble also.
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By: l8tilee on 11/28/2009 4:01PM
Just about everything in it is truth....Not funny cuz thats the obozo description to a T
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By: Dick Zaverl on 11/28/2009 4:03PM
Why shouldn't we laugh at ourselves ?? The whole rest of the world is.
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By: joan simon on 11/28/2009 4:12PM
CNN is known as an Obama butt kisser. So, suddenly, prior presidential humor doesn't apply to this self-centered, self absorbed poor excuse for a president? Lighten up, life is as good as we make it, and what and who we choose to ignore in Washington.
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By: Wendy on 11/28/2009 4:13PM
President Ford was lampooned more than anyone else I think. Chevy Chase made a career out of falling down as Ford. Last time I looked this country still has free speech and comedians have the right to make fun of public figures.
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By: www.nulifeonline.com on 11/28/2009 4:13PM
only in america
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