History Awesome / TheDailyShowWithJonStewart

-->'''John:''' And we called back to the office. And the - I guess this was the point I knew what I was letting myself in for with this show. The first thing they asked was: Did you get it on camera? And we said, yes. And they said, good. Was it funny?

* Providing a launching pad for performers like Creator/StephenColbert, Creator/JohnOliver, Creator/LarryWilmore, Creator/SamanthaBee, and Creator/HasanMinhaj, who had their own acclaimed programs ''Series/TheColbertReport'', ''Series/LastWeekTonightWithJohnOliver'', ''[[Series/TheNightlyShow The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore]]'', ''Series/FullFrontalWithSamanthaBee'', and ''Series/PatriotActWithHasanMinhaj'' respectively. Not to mention Josh Gad, Creator/OliviaMunn, Jason Jones, dozens more, and a fellow you might've heard of by the name of Creator/SteveCarell.

* Providing a launching pad for performers like Creator/StephenColbert, Creator/JohnOliver, Creator/LarryWilmore, Creator/SamanthaBee, and Creator/HasanMinhaj, who had their own acclaimed programs ''Series/TheColbertReport'', ''Series/LastWeekTonightWithJohnOliver'', ''[[Series/TheNightlyShow The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore]]'', ''Series/FullFrontalWithSamanthaBee'', and ''Series/PatriotActWithHasanMinhaj''
respectively. Not to mention Josh Gad, Creator/OliviaMunn, Jason Jones, dozens more, and a fellow you might've heard of by the name of Creator/SteveCarell.

* Providing a launching pad for performers like Creator/StephenColbert, Creator/JohnOliver, Creator/LarryWilmore, and Creator/SamanthaBee, who had their own acclaimed programs ''Series/TheColbertReport'', ''Series/LastWeekTonightWithJohnOliver'', ''[[Series/TheNightlyShow The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore]]'', and ''Series/FullFrontalWithSamanthaBee'', respectively. Not to mention Josh Gad, Creator/OliviaMunn, Jason Jones, dozens more, and a fellow you might've heard of by the name of Creator/SteveCarell.

::''That'' is dedication to comedy.

* During [[http://www.cc.com/video-clips/5rzlgj/the-daily-show-with-jon-stewart-indecision-2000---graceful-acceptance George W. Bush's acceptance speech]] following a ''month'' of gridlock and recounts, Jon sets the record straight:

-->'''Jon Stewart''': [[BrutalHonesty ...you were not elected.]]

** In fact, several conservatives have stated that they love going on the Daily Show, simply ''because'' Jon is so respectful to them. They know they're not going to get berated for their opinions. In the April 6, 2011 interview, Jon flat-out tells Huckabee he loved him because he forces him to challenge his perceptions, and he's obviously not talking about the [[YouFailLogicForever bad]] [[InsaneTrollLogic way]].

* December 5th: Herman Cain announces his campaign ending, which results in a montage of [[BigNo "Big No's"]] from ''Film/{{Se7en}}'', ''Film/SteelMagnolias'', ''Film/ToughGuysDontDance'', and ''Film/TheRoom''. He fixes it by [[http://www.cc.com/video-clips/meop9j/the-daily-show-with-jon-stewart-indecision-2012---oh--the-hermanity- saying]] the nine greatest words ever to be spoken by a politician..."[[spoiler: I believe these words came from the ''Franchise/{{Pokemon}}'' movie.]]" Jon Stewart then proves that he and his crew are [[OneOfUs complete and utter nerds]] by spouting numerous references to the [[{{Anime/Pokemon 2000}} movie in question]] and the franchise.

* September 20th: Jon's [[http://www.cc.com/video-clips/1q93jy/the-daily-show-with-jon-stewart-september-11--2001 speech about 9/11]] definitely qualifies, along with being a HeartwarmingMoment as Stewart visibly holds back tears and talks about the strengths of America. (''WARNING: If you're not planning on [[TearJerker bawling your eyes out]], this is '''not''' the link to click.'')

** He is later topped in a true MomentOfAwesome by Jason Jones, who talks with a man attending the convention about gay marriage... and later gets to [[HoYay kiss him]]. [-On the cheek, on the cheek.-]

-->'''Olbermann''': "A fetid swamp", you say, sir? This from a guy who reached a professional apex when he was the host of ''Short Attention Span Theatre'', 1991? You want some "baseless name-calling"? ''You are a''...[[HeelRealization nah, you know what, you're right]]; I have been a little over the top lately. [[HeartwarmingMoment Point taken...sorry.]]

-->'''Jon:''' We cooperate and we fight as hard as we can, because there will perhaps be disappointment, [[HeartwarmingMoment but there will be no shame.]]

* January 22nd: In a segment about the coverage of the Presidential Inaugural Address, the coverage of the mention Stonewall included clips of a Fox News anchor's talk about it. Also doubles as a {{Heartwarming Moment}}.

* October 8th, 2013: [[BadassPacifist Malala]] [[{{Determinator}} Yousafzai]] getting a near minute long round of applause after she spoke with Jon. Then, just before the Moment of Zen, Jon saying that she was one of the finest examples of the human spirit and that he was so honored to have spoken with her. Doubles as a HeartwarmingMoment.

* February 12th: "Behind the Iron Closet, Part 2" has Jason interview one of Vladimir Putin's top aides, whose InsaneTrollLogic on the subject on Russia's anti-homosexual laws befuddles Jason to the point where he admits he may have to apologize to Rick Santorum. He then finds several Russian citizens who agree with the anti-gay sentiment before finally finding an old Russian woman that is standing up for Gay Rights. He tells her he has nothing witty to say and simply wants [[CrowningMomentOfHeartwarming to give her a hug.]]

* October 27th: A self-proclaimed comedy show manages to score an interview with ''President UsefulNotes/BarackObama''. It was originally a DarthWiki/DethroningMomentOfSuck for Creator/ComedyCentral and Viacom, as the episode was available only through ''paid download''. Stupid ExecutiveMeddling.

** The Rally was a march on Washington of moderates to remind politicians that not everyone is a pyromaniac prone to making Hitler comparisons. 215,000 people showed up instead of the expected 60,000, they brought out a number of celebrity guests including Ozzy Osbourne (who played "Crazy Train" as part of a FunnyMoment), and Creator/OprahWinfrey made a video appearance on ''Series/TheDailyShow'' to hand out tickets. Jon's [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXmbzLI3pnk speech]] at the end of the rally was just incredible. A perfect balance of humor, logic, and hope.

** After he gets to compare their political stances, we get [[FunnyMoments this gem]]:

* March 13th: Jon rips Creator/{{Fox News|Channel}} for their hypocrisy in claiming that comedians (BillMaher to be specific) use the JustJokingJustification as a shield against criticism, even though RushLimbaugh does that frequently. He also used several examples to show that, contrary to what some say, comedians do face repercussions from jokes that cross the line.

* November 19th: Jon calls upon "[[MickFoley Senior Asskicker]]" [[http://www.cc.com/video-clips/yl3k4c/the-daily-show-with-jon-stewart-gaywatch---peter-vadala---william-phillips Mick Foley]] to act as the personal bodyguard of a young boy who refused to say the Pledge of Allegiance in support of gay rights.

** Later, when wrestler Zeb Colter [[ShoutOut mentioned John Oliver's filling in for Jon Stewart]] (as part of the "Immigrants are taking our jobs!" mentality), Oliver got into the act, challenging Zeb Colter to come down to the Daily Show studio to debate immigration...with Daily Show's some-time Senior Asskicker MickFoley! Also served a heaping portion of MundaneMadeAwesome.

* December 5th: Herman Cain announces his campaign ending, which results in a montage of [[BigNo "Big No's"]] from ''Film/{{Se7en}}'', ''Film/SteelMagnolias'', ''Film/ToughGuysDontDance'', and ''Film/TheRoom''. He fixes it by [[http://www.cc.com/video-clips/meop9j/the-daily-show-with-jon-stewart-indecision-2012---oh--the-hermanity- saying]] the nine greatest words ever to be spoken by a politician..."[[spoiler: I believe these words came from the ''Film/{{Pokemon}}'' movie.]]" Jon Stewart then proves that he and his crew are [[OneOfUs complete and utter nerds]] by spouting numerous references to the [[{{Anime/Pokemon 2000}} movie in question]] and the franchise.

* December 5th: Herman Cain announces his campaign ending, which results in a montage of [[BigNo "Big No's"]] from ''Film/{{Se7en}}'', ''Film/SteelMagnolias'', ''[[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9KyBdPeKHg Tough Guys Don't Dance]]'', and ''Film/TheRoom''. He fixes it by [[http://www.cc.com/video-clips/meop9j/the-daily-show-with-jon-stewart-indecision-2012---oh--the-hermanity- saying]] the nine greatest words ever to be spoken by a politician..."[[spoiler: I believe these words came from the ''Film/{{Pokemon}}'' movie.]]" Jon Stewart then proves that he and his crew are [[OneOfUs complete and utter nerds]] by spouting numerous references to the [[{{Anime/Pokemon 2000}} movie in question]] and the franchise.

* January 21st: Jon deconstructs political pundit [[http://www.cc.com/video-clips/wegwzd/the-daily-show-with-jon-stewart-special-comment---keith-olbermann-s-name-calling Keith Olbermann]] in Olbermann's own unique style. The "#1" segment on the following episode of ''CountdownWithKeithOlbermann'' had Olbermann replaying the entire segment from the show...and ''[[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZylQXm-vis apologizing.]]''

* December 13th: Jon's [[TranquilFury barely contained rage]] [[http://www.cc.com/video-clips/dm6in7/the-daily-show-with-jon-stewart-kabulvision at the controversy]] surrounding ''AllAmericanMuslim''. Specifically, the Florida Family Association (or "[[ItMakesSenseInContext FAAAH-fafafafaaa]]") complained that it ''didn't'' show Muslims as terrorists because "it's inaccurate".

-->'''Jon''': This show is harmful education-wise to your belief structure. (''{{Beat}}'') Is that not the ''purpose'' of education vis-à-vis ''belief structures''? To replace your ''belief structure'' with '''facts'''? I don't like the show ''Series/{{Nova}}'' because it is harmful to my belief structure that the ocean tides are controlled by monsters. The balls on this guy! "This show challenges the stereotype I have about Muslims, so I guess I could no longer accept that stereotype, or, if it pleases the court, you could just replace these Muslims with some ones that more-aptly fit my narrow view. I'm also troubled why no one on your show ''Little People, Big World'' [[Disney/SnowWhiteAndTheSevenDwarfs whistles while they work]] or [[Film/WillyWonkaAndTheChocolateFactory makes candy for Willy Wonka]]. Sincerely, Your Friends at FAAAH-fafafafafa..."

* January 19th: Jon calls out Mike Huckabee in his face on [[SlutShaming his sha]][[MadonnaWhoreComplex ming comments on]] {{Beyonce}} when he had Music/TedNugent on his former show ''singing Cat Scratch Fever while playing bass with him''! Then when Huckabee argued that he agrees with Nugent on guns and that [[BlatantLies his music was aimed at an adult audience]], Jon Stewart doesn't buy it and says this:

* January 24th: But when Megyn Kelly tried to get away with claiming that ''no one on the network uses Nazi comparisons'', Jon [[http://www.cc.com/video-clips/euiark/the-daily-show-with-jon-stewart-24-hour-nazi-party-people sprang into action.]] [[ShownTheirWork He then proceeded to show four specific examples of Nazi comparisons in connection to the network.]] One of a comparison made within ''hours'' of Ms. Kelly's accusation [[GlennBeck (made by everyone's favorite saurkraut himself, no less)]], one with Bill O'Reilly making the exact same comparison as Rep. Cohen, an exerpt from a newspaper article of RogerAiles (the guy in charge of Fox News) explicitly comparing Democrats to Nazis, and, most ''damning'' of all, one of a comparison made 10 months prior to Ms. Kelly's accusation...MADE IN FRONT OF HER FACE! So, case rested, sealed and closed. Right?...

** The capper, though was when Jon pointed out that even ''GlennBeck'', as conservative as he is, couldn't take the rancher's side in the dispute.

* March 18th: [[http://www.cc.com/video-clips/gmgfdo/the-daily-show-with-jon-stewart-conservative-libertarian Jon utterly]] ''eviscerating'' GlennBeck over a course of sixteen minutes. "Burn" isn't the correct term. "[[NoKillLikeOverkill Flamethrowered then napalmed]]" is. Also see below.

* May 28th: [[http://www.cc.com/video-clips/l7uzqg/the-daily-show-with-jon-stewart-democalypse-2016---bernie-sanders-kicks-off-his-presidential-campaign Jon defending Bernie Sanders announcing his candidacy for the U.S. President election]] in spite of the dismissive publicity afforded to him by much of the mainstream media. He compares Bernie's honesty to the vapid publicity that the media affords to extreme right-wing nominees running for office and Hilary Clinton having media consultants inform her on how to appeal to voter demographics through superficial posturing instead of presenting thoughts on how to resolve major national issues.

* August 18th: During the Israeli withdrawal from the Gaza Strip, [[http://www.cc.com/video-clips/g5wt5x/the-daily-show-with-jon-stewart-withdrawal-method Rob Corddry speculates on why God gave his most devout worshipers a rather unattractive area of land.]]

* January 14th: The time that, [[http://www.cc.com/video-clips/32gqt1/the-daily-show-with-jon-stewart-haiti-earthquake-reactions right after the Haiti Earthquake]], when Jon called out Radio/RushLimbaugh and Pat Robertson for their total insensitivity and heartlessness in the face of such unspeakable tragedy, as well as Rachel Maddow for politicizing the relief efforts. He even responded [[TheFundamentalist to Robertson]] by ''[[AsTheGoodBookSays quoting the Bible at him]]''.

* Providing a launching pad for performers like Creator/StephenColbert, Creator/JohnOliver, Creator/LarryWilmore, and Samantha Bee, who had their own acclaimed programs ''Series/TheColbertReport'', ''Series/LastWeekTonightWithJohnOliver'', ''Series/TheNightlyShow'', and ''Series/FullFrontalWithSamanthaBee'', respectively. Not to mention Josh Gad, Creator/OliviaMunn, Jason Jones, dozens more, and a fellow you might've heard of by the name of Creator/SteveCarell.

* Providing a launching pad for performers like Creator/StephenColbert, Creator/JohnOliver, Creator/LarryWilmore, and Samantha Bee, who had their own acclaimed programs ''Series/TheColbertReport'', ''Series/LastWeekTonightWithJohnOliver'', ''Series/TheNightlyShow'', and ''Full Frontal with Samantha Bee'', respectively. Not to mention Josh Gad, Creator/OliviaMunn, Jason Jones, dozens more, and a fellow you might've heard of by the name of Creator/SteveCarell.

** The Rally was a march on Washington of moderates to remind politicians that not everyone is a pyromaniac prone to making Hitler comparisons. 215,000 people showed up instead of the expected 60,000, they brought out a number of celebrity guests including Ozzy Osbourne (who played "Crazy Train" as part of a FunnyMoment), and OprahWinfrey made a video appearance on ''Series/TheDailyShow'' to hand out tickets. Jon's [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXmbzLI3pnk speech]] at the end of the rally was just incredible. A perfect balance of humor, logic, and hope.