"The Daily Show" scored its most-watched week ever last week, averaging nearly 2 million viewers a n

[a kennedy]

JON Stewart's "fake newscast" is posting very genuine ratings.

"The Daily Show" scored its most-watched week ever last week, averaging nearly 2 million viewers a night on Comedy Central.

That's up 28 percent over its year-to-date average - and a strong indication that people are beginning to turn to comedy shows for an insight into this dramatic and confusing presidential campaign.

Among the guests last week was former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, who sat for a two-part interview.

The 2-million-a-night average puts Stewart nearly on par with the "serious" cable news political pundits.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/09/25/daily-show-ratings-jon-st_n_129168.html

[W_HAMILTON]

1. I base my schedule around it

I usually work nights, and hate getting off work late, since I miss the start of the Daily Show.

When I find out they are showing reruns, I get disappointed.

When I find out they are coming back with new shows, I get giddy.

Is this wrong? :)

[Greyskye]

2. My work schedule has kept me from seeing it this week.

Along with The Colbert Report.

I normally work 8-5, but I've been pulling 12+ hour days for the past couple weeks. I think I have them on DVR, so hopefully I'll see them soon. As soon as I catch up on my sleep, anyway.

And no, it's not wrong to get giddy. :hi:

[Starbucks Anarchist]

4. You can go to hulu.com and watch it for free any time.

www.hulu.com

[TexasLawyer]

3. The Daily Show has been ON FIRE lately

So, so funny.

I liked this joke from last night. (transcribed from memory)

Segue: film of female talking head saying "Stop treating Sarah Palin like some kind of delicate flower."

Jon Stewart: Speaking of flowers, what's the difference between a flower and a hocky mom?

--One has both male and female reproductive parts...

--And... the other one's a FLOWER!

Boom! (air punch at camera)