Comedian and writer for Conan, Deon Cole takes a look at today’s headlines and tells some harsh truths in his role as very mobile newsman. In fact, the rolling news desk could catch on with major news networks, the better to stay current with up-to-the-minute news on the 24-hour news cycle.
Deon’s anualysis and somewhat severe advice is invaluable and clear-headed when Conan brings up the threat of civil war in Iraq. Conservatives have completely forgotten that they are the ones who caused the very problems for which they are blaming Obama. The harping of the conservative critics will soon quiet if Deon’s advice is put into action.
Deon inquires, “Are these critics the same people who got us into this mess in the first place?” Conan assures him that Yes they are. “Then they should go over there and clean up their own mess and shut the hell up!” I trust top level security advisers are writing this down.
I particularly like the last part, and in fact – it is applicable for several other current situations.
Other knotty news problems include the celibacy ban coaches would like to inflict upon World Cup players. Deon has the answers. We also recognize this is the 20th anniversary of OJ’s slow speed car chase – which wasn’t all negative according to Deon. Not least, the trademark office’s decision that the Washington Redskins owner needs to find another name for his team. Once again, the answers are simple when you have less than 15 seconds to roll across the stage. I do hope this catches on.