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Rhiannon12866

(205,210 posts) Tue Jul 24, 2018, 04:20 AM Jul 2018

Stephen Colbert: Guest John Cleese Says Trump Reminds Him Of A Pro Wrestler

CBE John Cleese sees an alarming amount of parallels between Donald Trump and the sport of professional wrestling.

Here's his earlier comedy bit, for reference:

The Big Furry Hat Meets Its Big Furry Match

Anything Stephen's big furry hat can do, John Cleese's big furry hat can do furrier.

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Stephen Colbert: Guest John Cleese Says Trump Reminds Him Of A Pro Wrestler (Original Post) Rhiannon12866 Jul 2018 OP

I've been making the wrestling comparison since the campaign started underpants Jul 2018 #1

Yes, the "staged" comparison made sense to me, too Rhiannon12866 Jul 2018 #2

Two exceedingly intelligent comedic geniuses. Nitram Jul 2018 #3

He really manages to attract stellar guests - and those currently making news Rhiannon12866 Jul 2018 #4

That's right. When someone like John Cleese comments on how remarkably silly you are, Nitram Jul 2018 #5

underpants

(182,769 posts)

1. I've been making the wrestling comparison since the campaign started

Reply to Rhiannon12866 (Original post)

Tue Jul 24, 2018, 06:22 AM

Jul 2018

He is both face and heel with the protests (some clearly staged) at rallies provided the required bit of violence.

Rhiannon12866

(205,210 posts)

2. Yes, the "staged" comparison made sense to me, too

Reply to underpants (Reply #1)

Tue Jul 24, 2018, 06:30 AM

Jul 2018

Not to mention that they attract much the same kind of enthusiasts.

Nitram

(22,791 posts)

3. Two exceedingly intelligent comedic geniuses.

Reply to Rhiannon12866 (Original post)

Tue Jul 24, 2018, 12:40 PM

Jul 2018

Rhiannon12866

(205,210 posts)

4. He really manages to attract stellar guests - and those currently making news

Reply to Nitram (Reply #3)

Tue Jul 24, 2018, 11:40 PM

Jul 2018

Tonight he has Obama's ambassador to Russia, Michael McFaul...

Nitram

(22,791 posts)

5. That's right. When someone like John Cleese comments on how remarkably silly you are,

Reply to Rhiannon12866 (Reply #4)

Wed Jul 25, 2018, 09:06 AM

Jul 2018

you know you've hit the big time. He gets the best guests in the best mood because they like and respect him.

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