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Jon Stewart made his return to late-night TV with a fiery rant on the Republican National Convention Thursday. In the now viral monologue, the former “Daily Show” host went after Donald Trump’s supporters and also attacked political commentator Sean Hannity. Though his tirade was celebrated, one Black man is questioning why Black late night talk-show hosts who have made the same points earlier receive no acclaim.
Stewart’s appearance on CBS’ “Late Night” saw him take over colleague Stephen Colbert’s spot at the desk to call out Republicans for more than 10 minutes.
“I’m sure it’s easy for people without ethics or principles to embrace someone who embodies everything they said they hated about the previous president for the past eight years,” Stewart said of Fox News’ Hannity and his hypocrisy.
He wrapped up with a final message for backers of Trump.
“This country isn’t yours,” he said. “You don’t own it! You don’t own patriotism, you don’t own Christianity. You sure as hell don’t own respect for military, police and firefighters.”
Roderick Morrow – known as @rodimusprime on Twitter – pointed out that “The Daily Show” successor Trevor Noah and “The Nightly Show’s” Larry Wilmore have been ignored for making the same arguments.
Of course all the sites are showing Jon Stewart's video about the RNC…
Noah and Wilmore go ignored again. Sigh.
— Westeros Pipes (@rodimusprime) July 22, 2016
He found it funny that Stewart went viral when Noah and Wilmore are current late-night show hosts who offer political commentary each day.
Wilmore and Noah do the job every day of the week and then Stewart comes in and it goes viral. LOL https://t.co/3JqMQqMVDY
— Westeros Pipes (@rodimusprime) July 22, 2016
@TeritaTweets agreed the hosts’ blackness was the culprit.
reporting while black strikes again. https://t.co/GxBRH40re8
— Gassius Clay (@TeritaTweets) July 22, 2016
Morrow spent time pointing out to doubters that race was the reason the two Black men’s opinions were glossed over.
Because race wouldn't affect that either? We all no race plays no Orr in ratings. Lmao https://t.co/Mfu2aPTPT3
— Westeros Pipes (@rodimusprime) July 22, 2016
He ultimately had to post a separate series of tweets to make his stance known.
This idea that race doesn't have a double standard that benefits Stewart is insane. Stop it.
— Westeros Pipes (@rodimusprime) July 22, 2016
All I did was notice the pattern that Stewart speaks and it's shared EVERYWHERE even when he's not trying to be funny.
— Westeros Pipes (@rodimusprime) July 22, 2016
He also put down the argument that Noah and Wilmore’s lower popularity is based on them being less funny.
And I basically get back "Well the black dudes aren't funny."
Okay.
— Westeros Pipes (@rodimusprime) July 22, 2016
And he questioned why people found Stewart so comical when, according to the podcast host, the comedian lost viewers in his last few years at “The Daily Show.”
People didn't even watch the last few years of The Daily Show and now Jon Stewart was just too funny right? Can't miss TV huh?
— Westeros Pipes (@rodimusprime) July 22, 2016
He dismissed the response as “wack” because it took a white man to make people understand the issues with the Republican party.
Shit is wack cause people really do NEED to see a white man say this shit in order to give it consideration.
— Westeros Pipes (@rodimusprime) July 22, 2016
Morrow blames others’ insecurities for their lack of understanding.
But honestly I think it's the insecurity in folks speaking because they have to examine WHY they don't watch the black dudes.
— Westeros Pipes (@rodimusprime) July 22, 2016
And sarcastically says race is not a factor.
Because the answer couldn't POSSIBLY be racial in ANY WAY EVER!
— Westeros Pipes (@rodimusprime) July 22, 2016
To prove his point, he links to a video where Stewart admits to racism contributing to his increased attention.
"It's not about race."
Video of Jon Stewart saying it's about race: https://t.co/3wciMQSo9p
— Westeros Pipes (@rodimusprime) July 22, 2016
Morrow continued the talk by discussing Wilmore’s behind-the-scenes achievements with followers, retweeting the conversation.
@aaronmross @rodimusprime He created, wrote and produced TV. He has an Emmy. Look him up, he is kind of the shit.
— Black Woman Geek (@toomuchtelly) July 22, 2016
See Stewart’s “Late Night” appearance below.
