Colbert Talks Politics, Pitchforks On Today Show (VIDEO)

Stephen Colbert made an "out of character" appearance on The Today Show this morning, pimping Monsters vs. Aliens and talking over the political news of the day with host Meredith Vieira. On the matter of whether Colbert plans a future in politics, the answer is no: "SURE. I'd love to be in politics and someone like me make fun of me...I've said things on teevee that are political suicide." And yet, some say David Vitter still stalks the halls of power!

As far as his invocation to take the AIG building by torch and pitchfork, Colbert allowed, "I think I captured the level-headed discourse." He went on to make a very good point about the need to focus anger (after a weird moment where it actually looked as if Vieira was sincerely attempting to play "gotcha" with a comedian): "If you had your money stolen by Bernie Madoff, at least you know who to blame...this is what's great about being angry at AIG, it's that I don't think AIG are necessarily the problem, for giving out these bonuses - it isn't necessarily that big of a deal, but, it gives us someone to focus our rage at."

Oh, and for the benefit of Colbert fans, don't miss the exchange that's not included in the video below.

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Comments

[mathme]

09:45 AM on 04/07/2009

He was/is also Dr. Incredible on the Venture Brothers.

[SColbert]

02:48 AM on 03/20/2009

Stephen is one of the funniest people on television. This man is going places, watch out!

[Koolmorning]

12:42 PM on 03/23/2009

Sure he will, with any luck, he will be in the Thermosphere soon.

[somsoc]

09:10 PM on 03/19/2009

The height of comedy is good satire and the height of good satire is Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert.

[Ayms]

08:24 PM on 03/19/2009

I love this man; I can't help it. I just do.

[SpaceboySD]

07:52 PM on 03/19/2009

He's got my vote! I just hope NASA is true to their word when he wins.

http://www.cbc.ca/arts/tv/story/2009/03/11/colbert-nasa-spacestation.html?ref=rss

[goldnchyl]

06:54 PM on 03/19/2009

Colbert & Stewart are true artists.

[just4shiggles]

05:11 PM on 03/19/2009

Stephen Colbert and Jon Stewart are two of the most intelligent personalities on t.v. today and we are very lucky that they have both chosen to share their comedic insights with us on an almost daily basis. In these times it is so nice to have their shows to look forward to at the end of a bad news day.

[Nicon]

04:41 PM on 03/19/2009

Two Men enter One Man leaves. Two Men enter, One Man leaves.

[javster420]

01:19 PM on 03/19/2009

I've always thought comedians would do a better job at running the country than actual politicians.

[jkpcguru]

01:13 PM on 03/19/2009

VOTE TO RENAME NODE 3, COLBERT!!! Tomorrow is the last day!
http://www.nasa.gov/externalflash/name_ISS/index.html

Just type "Colbert" in the suggestion box

[OgenB]

12:46 PM on 03/19/2009

I've never seen Colbert out of character! Interesting.

[magnolialiberal]

02:47 PM on 03/19/2009

Google the Charlie Rose interview, he does the whole interview out of character until the very end. Fun!

[filo]

05:15 PM on 03/19/2009

Here's the link.

http://www.charlierose.com/view/interview/93

[HC4BO]

12:33 PM on 03/19/2009

That is a good cup o' Joe ...

I do NOT want to go down in History as being the President when the whole world came to an end ...

Priceless ....

[HC4BO]

12:29 PM on 03/19/2009

I have "twatted" also ...

But I do NOT twitter ....

[Deadgnome]

12:22 PM on 03/19/2009

That man is just amusing... Simply amusing, best comic of our time.

[Raleigh Dave]

12:16 PM on 03/19/2009

There is no funnier hour than The Daily Show and Colbert Report, and the scariest thing is these two shows are more honest than CNN and Fox.

[twoopeneyes]

12:33 PM on 03/19/2009

CNN and FOX are a JOKE! It's not funny that in being FUNNY they're actually more important than the so called 'news.'