posted by: Matt Tobey

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If there's one thing I've always said about Jon Stewart, it's that he's slightly less powerful than Carrie Underwood and a little more powerful than Justine Henin. And it's weird that I've always said that, since I have no idea who Justine Henin is. Nonetheless, Forbes seems to agree with my assessment, as they've named Jon Stewart #80 on their list of the 100 most powerful celebrities, sandwiched between Underwood and Henin. Here's what they say makes him so powerful:


Host of Comedy Central fake news hit  The Daily Show With Jon Stewart. Started out as a stand-up comedian; had bit parts in several movies, hosted a few MTV shows. Joined The Daily Show
in 1999; now many young Americans get their news from him instead of
Brian Williams or Katie Couric. His Busboy Productions spawned popular
spinoff The Colbert Report. Co-author of best-selling America (The Book) and hosted the 2007 Academy Awards.

I don't mean to toot my own horn, but Jon Stewart and Justine Henin (seriously, who?) aren't the only people to recently make a prestigious list. Whether you know it or not, you're reading a blogpost written by #37 on Oatmeal Aficionado's Top 40 Amateur Oatmeal Bingers Under 40 list. So what if my uncle is on the editorial board? You can't take this moment away from me!

Comments (9)

Posted by MI on June 17, 2008 at 5:38 am

Congratulations.

I find the show refreshing, compared to the rubbish which comes out from the major

American media.

Keep it up Jon.


Posted by Carrie U. on June 17, 2008 at 2:48 am

I love Jon Stewart. If it was up to me he'd be way up there – certainly not just #80 on the list… But Justine Henin (up until she retired a few months ago) was the #1 womens tennis player in the world, which is pretty major. Can't dismiss her just like that, you know.


Posted by J. Zaks on June 17, 2008 at 2:17 am

Baracknophobia….brilliant


Posted by Anonymous on June 17, 2008 at 12:58 am

#80? i see jon as more of a #65.


Posted by Alberto on June 16, 2008 at 10:44 pm

Jon Stewart for vice president!


Posted by Tokyogodfather on June 16, 2008 at 7:59 pm

HI Matt. Great post. And I don't think you're any less smart for not knowing who or a why a former Belgian Tennis champion is important in Entertainment…I don't.


Posted by Cindy Hart on June 16, 2008 at 7:22 pm

Congratulations, Jon! And thanks so much for your show at the Ryman Auditorium here in Nashville, TN.

You keep us functional in these times of insanity…


Posted by alfa8my on June 16, 2008 at 3:39 pm

Justine Henin is a former Belgian tennis champion, you idiot!


Posted by Lisa on June 16, 2008 at 12:29 pm

Congratulations, Jon! If it were up to the masses, you'd be #1 for sure.


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