I came to The Daily Show when Trevor Noah took over but it seemed that the ghost of Stewart loomed large and that he was an obvious American treasure.
But watching past clips I was still not taken by his general sense of humour, so I guess I was in the can't please all the people all of the time camp.
Then I took note o what he did in scolding congress when it came to 911 vets and I was hugely impressed.
I expected this new show to be an 'I'm back' daily show knock off, so was going to give it a miss but I was just intrigued enough to give it a whirl.
Boy was I surprised in a hugely impressive fashion.
Traditionally it seemed that few Americans ever looked at the worst of their nations deeds and faced truths, instead deciding to do the God Bless America/Greatest county in history/most powerful/best democracy blow the trumpet, wave the flag, freedom, don't tread on me thing in order to escape facing realities.
But from the first 2 episodes, Stewart pulls no punches in exposing the very worst, not with a view of being unpatriotic, just to show the freedom of truth.
I have no doubt that the stereotypical freedom toting, Fox news/MAGA worshipping types will not go near this for fear that they may discover shame and a conscience. Likewise, the typical all in capitalist that also tries to avoid the socialist nature of so much o America's culture. Ted Nugent will like soil his pants (again) at the very thought of looking into the mirror.
But I also wonder how many others will watch an then forget.
Still, as a real journalistic piece of truth it is is truly remarkable. If only CNN/MSNBC hosts were to show the same level of scrutiny in their daily breakdown of the news.
I am hooked and although from the other side of the pond, salute Stewart for something that is worthy of a Ken Burns award and should resonate across the globe, if only people were to watch an learn from their own nations failings.
But watching past clips I was still not taken by his general sense of humour, so I guess I was in the can't please all the people all of the time camp.
Then I took note o what he did in scolding congress when it came to 911 vets and I was hugely impressed.
I expected this new show to be an 'I'm back' daily show knock off, so was going to give it a miss but I was just intrigued enough to give it a whirl.
Boy was I surprised in a hugely impressive fashion.
Traditionally it seemed that few Americans ever looked at the worst of their nations deeds and faced truths, instead deciding to do the God Bless America/Greatest county in history/most powerful/best democracy blow the trumpet, wave the flag, freedom, don't tread on me thing in order to escape facing realities.
But from the first 2 episodes, Stewart pulls no punches in exposing the very worst, not with a view of being unpatriotic, just to show the freedom of truth.
I have no doubt that the stereotypical freedom toting, Fox news/MAGA worshipping types will not go near this for fear that they may discover shame and a conscience. Likewise, the typical all in capitalist that also tries to avoid the socialist nature of so much o America's culture. Ted Nugent will like soil his pants (again) at the very thought of looking into the mirror.
But I also wonder how many others will watch an then forget.
Still, as a real journalistic piece of truth it is is truly remarkable. If only CNN/MSNBC hosts were to show the same level of scrutiny in their daily breakdown of the news.
I am hooked and although from the other side of the pond, salute Stewart for something that is worthy of a Ken Burns award and should resonate across the globe, if only people were to watch an learn from their own nations failings.