The mistake Fox TV makes is that they think attacking people is funny. It isn't. Which is why Greg Gutfield's show is such a bomb. Republicans are so paranoid that they think all the liberal comedy shows are just attacking them. They're not. All the liberal comedy shows present the facts, and do it with wit and perspective. It's the truth that's funny and weird and often hilarious. But when dullards like Gutfield presents material that isn't true it just falls flat. Just saying insulting things about Biden that have no reality lacks humor. Even the most dyed-in-the -wool Republicans can see that. A president like Trump, who lies constantly, cheats on his wives, is illiterate, and a cheap and vulgar braggart gives you lots of material for sendups. A president who's honest, hard-working and fights for your relief checks and your place in the vaccine line is just not funny, no matter hard Gutfield tries to spin it. Spite and malice are not good comedy tools, they just ain't. Sadly Fox only knows nasty.
So true! And these days, the most brilliant liberal comedy show is Last Week Tonight with John Oliver. He performs a true public service by educating us on complex issues, and making us laugh at the same time.
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