Jon Stewart’s departure on Thursday night will likely mean bidding adieu to one of the strongest weapons in “The Daily Show” arsenal: the Fox News takedown.
The show’s incoming host, Trevor Noah, has vowed to focus less on the conservative news network when he takes over the Comedy Central program Sept. 28.
As Stewart’s last show arrives, here are a few of Stewart’s best takedowns of Fox News, in no particular order:
The Chaos On Bullshit Mountain
During the run-up to the 2012 election, on Sept. 19 that year, Stewart took on the coverage of the famous video showing GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney claiming that 47 percent of Americans don’t pay income taxes. Stewart noted that Fox — or what Stewart dubbed “Romney’s campaign headquarters” — first criticized media outlets for posting a video of Romney’s comments, which he made at a private fundraiser event. The pundits then said his words were inelegant before finally claiming they were the truth.
Stewart Gets Fed Up With Glenn Beck’s Schtick
Stewart may have marked the beginning of the end of a Glenn Beck’s role at Fox News when he did a merciless impersonation of the over-the-top conservative host. Stewart mocked the way Beck huffed and sighed, the costumes he wore, and how he tended to frantically scribble on a chalkboard to make a point.
’50 Fox News Lies In 6 Seconds’
Stewart compiled a collection of 50 lies, told by Fox newscasters, in a six-second Vine. The statements are arranged in front of pictures of the newscaster who told them. He played the clip on his Feb. 26, 2015 show.
Fox News: Evil Or Stupid?
On his Aug. 23, 2010 show, Stewart moderated a debate between two of his correspondents about whether Fox News was “evil” or “stupid.” Correspondent Wyatt Cenac wore a T-shirt with the phrase “Team Evil” while correspondent John Oliver represented “Team Stupid.” Stewart ended up calling the debate in a draw.
Stewart Proves Fox Misleadingly Edited A Video Of Obama
Stewart proved that Fox had misleadingly edited a video of President Obama’s comments on immigration. The video was used by Fox host Sean Hannity and appeared to show President Barack Obama commenting on the executive actions he can take to prevent deportations. But the full clip, which Stewart played on his June 19, 2012 shows that that’s not true.
Stewart Realizes Fox News Is A ‘Lying Dynasty’
Stewart was busted by the fact-checking website PolitiFact for describing Fox News viewers as “the most consistently misinformed.” Studies showed it was not true. That got Stewart wondering on his June 21, 2011 show whether PolitiFact had ever uncovered false statements told by Fox. The list was not short.
BONUS: Stewart Takes Down Fox News While On Fox News
The interview started with Stewart and Fox’s Chris Wallace sipping from mugs with “fair and balanced” carved on the inside, but at times, the conversation got heated with both interrupting and talking over each other.
