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'''The Wørd''' is a segment which incorporates [[bluescreen]] messages that ironically undercut what Colbert is saying. This segment is a parody of [[The O'Reilly Factor]] segment ''Talking Points''. |
'''The Wørd''' is a segment which incorporates [[bluescreen]] messages that ironically undercut what Colbert is saying. This segment is a parody of [[The O'Reilly Factor]] segment ''Talking Points''. The Wørd is the longest running segment on the Colbert Report, starting with the first episode on [[October 17, 2005]]. The first ''The Wørd'' was the now famous [[Truthiness]]. |
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Revision as of 05:53, 22 August 2007
In addition to it's standard interviews, The Colbert Report features many recurring segments that cover a variety of topics. The following list is a compilation of those segments.
Alpha Dog of the Week
Alpha Dog of the Week is a segment in which Colbert heaps praise on one specific news maker from the previous week. Generally the person is selected for one act that shows incredible balls.
Better Know a District
Better Know a District is a recurring segment where Colbert interviews members of Congress from specific districts, hoping to fill all 435 spaces on his map. It features Colbert first giving a short history lesson on the district, then interviewing the representative and asking them "loaded" questions.
Spinoffs
- Better Know a Challenger, a segment during the 2006 Congressional Elections where Colbert interviewed challengers because the incumbent declined to appear on his show.
- Better Know a Protectorate, a 4 part series focusing on the protectorates of the United States.
- Better Know a Founder, a 56 part series focusing on the signers of the United States Declaration of Independence.
- Better Know a President, a 43 part series where Colbert interviews former Presidents by speaking to impersonators.
- Meet an Ally, a series focusing on the nations in the Coalition of the Willing.
- Betterer Know a District, features extended versions of previously shown interviews.
- Better Know a Memory, a "recap" of sorts following the 2006 elections, showing "better known" representatives that had been returned to Congress.
Cheating Death with Dr. Stephen T. Colbert, D.F.A.
Cheating Death is a medical and health related segment. During Cheating Death Colbert refers to himself as Dr. Stephen T Colbert, referencing the actual Fine Arts Doctorate that was awarded to him by Knox College.
The segment usually features accounts of actual medical and health news, including recent breakthroughs and announcements of the type found on other medical and health segments which then segues into plugs for the sponsor, "Prescott Pharmaceuticals", and their Vaxadrin family of drugs. The opening shot of the segment is a reference to the chess game with death in Ingmar Bergman's film, The Seventh Seal. The segment always ends with Stephen Colbert saying, "I'll see you in health," a play on the phrase, "I'll see you in hell."
Colbert Platinum (CP)
Colbert Platinum is The Colbert Report's version of High Net Worth (HNW) on CNBC. It profiles expensive and high profile items, like personal submarines and $700,000 pens, which only the "super rich" could afford. In the introduction Colbert reminds viewers that the segment for billionaires "only", instructing "poor" viewers to change the channel.
The Craziest F#?king Thing I've Ever Heard
The Craziest F#?king Thing I've Ever Heard is a segment in which Colbert highlights a "bizarre" recent news item. It likens to Bill O'Reilly's "The Most Ridiculous Item of the Day".
Formidable Opponent
For Formidable Opponent Colbert debates a topic against the only person he deems truly worthy of arguing with, himself.
Four Horsemen of the APOPcalypse
In the Four Horsemen of the APOPcalpyse segment Colbert criticizes the media (radio, film, television, and books) for hastening the end of civilization.
Fract
A Fract (a Portmanteau of freedom and fact) is a small piece of information shown on screen before or after a commercial, eg. Did you know… In 1983, Stephen legally changed his middle name to “Gettysburg Address.”
Monkey on the Lam
Monkey on the Lam first appeared in August 2007 after a monkey escaped and went "on the lam" in Wisconsin. It features stories of escaped monkeys, but mostly revolves around Colbert being disappointed that whatever story is being profiled has been resolved and will not need follow up, meaning he can not re-use the graphic featuring a monkey riding a lamb and firing a gun.
Smokin' Pole The fight for arctic riches
Smokin' Pole The fight for arctic riches, features news article about the world's nations trying to claim the the resources of the arctic circle.
Stephen's Sound Advice
Stephen's Sound Advice is an advice column segment during which Colbert proffers his "sound advice" in regard to current events.
Sport Report
The Sport Report (both pronounced with soft "t"s) is The Colbert Report's sports recap. Originally done to track the progress of The Saginaw Spirit after they named a mascot after Colbert, it eventually began recapping other sports. The introduction and graphics are reminiscent ESPN's SportsCenter.
Threat Down
The Threat Down lists the five biggest threats to Americans, as identified by Stephen Colbert. Bears frequently feature, and in one episode, the threat down was (from 5 to 1) Bears, Robots, Bears, Robots, Robot Bears. Occasionally, Mini-Threat Downs or themed Threat Downs will be given.
Tip of the Hat, Wag of the Finger
Tip of the Hat, Wag of the Finger is a segment in which Colbert expresses approval or disapproval of people or news items, giving a "tip of the hat" to things he approves of and a "wag of the finger" to things he disapproves of.
Who's (Not) Honoring Me Now
Who's Honoring Me Now and Who's Not Honoring Me Now are segments where Colbert brings attention to a media outlet that is recognizing him for something, or failing to recognize him for something he feels he should be recognized for respectively.
The Wørd
The Wørd is a segment which incorporates bluescreen messages that ironically undercut what Colbert is saying. This segment is a parody of The O'Reilly Factor segment Talking Points. The Wørd is the longest running segment on the Colbert Report, starting with the first episode on October 17, 2005. The first The Wørd was the now famous Truthiness.
Wrist Watch
Wrist Watch is a segment in which Colbert exposes Hollywood's "glamorization" of wrist-related violence. Generally the segment shows scenes from television and film featuring someone either breaking an arm or having it cut off. It was started after Colbert broke his wrist and was required to wear a cast on the show.
See also
- The Colbert Report
- List of The Colbert Report episodes
- The Daily Show
- Comedy Central
- Stephen Colbert at the 2006 White House Correspondents' Association Dinner
- Colbert's Shred-Off with the Decemberists following Green Screen Challenge dispute
- List of late night network TV programs
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