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So I was on the phone this morning with Joe Torsella, Democratic candidate for Senate, and as a big Stephen Colbert fan, I couldn’t help but ask about his hilarious appearance on the show last year, when he was still head of the National Constitution Center. It’s a great bit, during which Colbert continually tries to touch the precious artifacts that Joe continually tells him not to. Naturally, even if you’ve got a great sense of humor, you have to play the serious guy when Colbert is interviewing you.
When I asked him what it was like, I had to wait through close to 10 seconds of laughter before he answered:
“I get asked that a lot actually,” he said. “I think that was probably the most fun I ever had at the National Constitution Center. The first 15 minutes of it were very hard because I couldn’t stop laughing. Once i got over that and we got into a ryhthm it was a lot of fun.
“I knew he was a funny guy but I had no idea how much influence he has on popular culture,” he added.
Enjoy the classic below.
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April 21, 2009 at 3:41 pm
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Andy
Apr 21st, 2009
Loved this bit. I remember it well. I think Colbert’s impact on popular culture has become a palpable force in shaping a generational discourse around politics and media. His audience is the most active and engaged following. The Colbert Nation does what he tells them. His trip through history resonates with a hands on generation, but he never loses his comedic edge.