John Lithgow Performs Gingrich Press Release

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around a comedic performance by John Lithgow on the Colbert Report, specifically his portrayal of a press release by Newt Gingrich. Participants share their reactions and thoughts on the performance, its humor, and the implications of the press release itself.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants found Lithgow's performance to be hilarious, consistent with the comedic style of the Colbert Report.
  • There is a suggestion that the performance would have been enhanced by a British actor, with names like Patrick Stewart and Richard Burton mentioned.
  • A participant notes the ambiguity surrounding Newt Gingrich's press release, questioning its authenticity and whether Gingrich was serious or under the influence when he wrote it.
  • One participant observes that a Google search for "gingrich press release" yields results predominantly featuring Lithgow's performance.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the humor of Lithgow's performance, but there is disagreement regarding the seriousness and authenticity of the press release itself, with some expressing uncertainty about Gingrich's intentions.

Contextual Notes

Participants express varying levels of skepticism about the nature of the press release, indicating a lack of clarity regarding its context and Gingrich's state of mind when it was written.

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Readers interested in political satire, performances on television, or the intersection of comedy and political commentary may find this discussion relevant.

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It was hilarious, like everything on the Colbert show usually is. Would have been even funnier if he'd gotten a British actor to do it, like Patrick Stewart. Or the late Richard Burton.
 
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It was hilarious, like everything on the Colbert show usually is. Would have been even funnier if he'd gotten a British actor to do it, like Patrick Stewart. Or the late Richard Burton.

Between Newt and The Donald, I'm not sure who can claim the shortest Presidential campaign in history. Of course Newt had announced and The Donald never did.
 
Wow. "gingrich press release" search on Google, first page of results are all Lithgow's.
 
I thought I was watching Lithgow "introducing" the press release with his hyperbolic thespian talent. When it was over, and I realized "that was the press release,"

...

I still don't know what to think. Did Newt really write that? Was he serious? Was he drunk?
 

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