LIZZ WINSTEAD Instead of Jon playing a character–the news anchor, one of the derelicts in a derelict world of media– Jon made a creative decision to take the show in the direction of the correspondents presenting the idiocy, and then Jon is the person who calls out the idiocy with the eloquence that the viewer wishes they had. And he did it in a way that’s not condescending, it’s not smug. It’s funny, it’s emotional, it’s calling out bullshit. So Jon became the voice of the audience. . Chris Smith
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Jon is a talented, funny guy. He is eloquent, and he knows how to make us laugh. It's no wonder the audience wants him to be the anchor on this show. However, Jon is not just a funny guy.

He is also intelligent and cares about the issues that affect his community. He sees that the press covers the news in a very superficial manner, and he has a unique perspective on life in general.

Source: The Daily Show: An Oral History As Told By Jon Stewart, The Correspondents, Staff And Guests

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