Matt Tobey
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!
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Congratulations.
I find the show refreshing, compared to the rubbish which comes out from the major
American media.
Keep it up Jon.
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.
Baracknophobia….brilliant
#80? i see jon as more of a #65.
Jon Stewart for vice president!
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.
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…
Justine Henin is a former Belgian tennis champion, you idiot!
Congratulations, Jon! If it were up to the masses, you'd be #1 for sure.