Colbert Added to Smithsonian's Portrait Gallery Near "America's Presidents"

Stephen Colbert was denied when he tried to run for president this year in South Carolina. Now the fake TV pundit is getting some love from the city of his birth.

His portrait was hung Wednesday at the Smithsonian Institution's National Portrait Gallery in Washington for a six-week showing in what the museum considers an "appropriate place" _ right between the bathrooms near the "America's Presidents" exhibit. Museum officials stress it's only temporary.

"We agreed to go along with the joke and hang it for a short time in between the bathrooms," said museum spokeswoman Bethany Bentley. "Let me tell you two key things here: His portrait is not coming into the collection, and it's not hanging permanently."

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Comments

[UnionJok]

From the photograph, I would guess his picture is hanging in the ladies' room.

[RedForman]

Hello people.... does anyone remember Colbert is a SCAB. Him and his buddy Jon crossed the line. Where's the same hatred you showed Jay.

[Kungfublood]

She was a fine actress.

[DoctorDonut]

he still needs to be our president

http://www.theweeklydonut.com/index.php/category/2008-presidential-election/

[TishTheFish]

"His portrait was hung ..... in what the museum considers an "appropriate place" _ right between the bathrooms near the "America's Presidents" exhibit."


I love the location. Way to go Stephen!

[CitizenRob]

I love the the position of the portrait above the water fountain means everybody takes a bow before the portrait when they get a drink.

[gopindrag]

Hey what about Dennis Miller? Dennis Miller says Dennis Miller is more relevant than Colbert!

[Rog49Thomas]

Compared to some of those whose tenure in the Oval Office would entitle them to inclusion in the Smithsonian's exhibit, Brother Colber is heads and shoulders above them.

Go Stephen, go.

[Rockyman]

Colbert is no doubt the fastest and funniest comedic mind on tv. He is a comedic genious.

[differnet]

Even curators have a sense of humor.

[bccity]

Go Stephen...

[seamunky]

I'd make it a point to visit just to see the portrait, I love the National Gallery and having a sense of humor makes it more lovable, KEEP IT HANGING!

[Chuckwheat]

Banksy would've put it in with the regular art.

[Ginzaman]

How much did Comedy Central pay the Smithsonian to go along with this stunt? Sounds like business is slow all around.....

[partisanpolitico]

Brilliant..his satire is so welcome and spot on.