Monday, November 8, 2010

http://www.colbertnation.com/the-colbert-report-videos/364378/november-03-2010/stephen-colbert-gives-you-props

This video talks about three propositions on state ballots that have been turned down in California (legalizing marijuana), Rhode Island (name shortening), and Oklahoma (banning sharia law).  The video is satirical because, 1) obviously, it reaches a large audience.  In the video, Stephen Colbert pretends to be in support of or against the decisions- the title says he gives them "props"*.  However, he is basically making fun of them by pointing out cerain details or by making weird comments.  For example, he states that lawmaking is being taken out of the hands of the lawmakers, or that the people are voting for a law that doesn't exist (sharia law).

*you've got to love puns

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