The Final Joke: How Colbert and Stewart Became Parodies of Themselves

Stephen Colbert and Jon Stewart are washed-up relics, clinging to the last threads of cultural relevance with the grace of a sinking ship. Let’s be honest: whatever charm they had has long evaporated, leaving behind a pair of smug, preachy mouthpieces who are anything but entertaining. Their presence, particularly Colbert’s, has become a burden to any network unfortunate enough to still be hosting them—CBS being the latest casualty.

Colbert's recent firing wasn’t surprising—it was overdue. It was only a matter of time before networks started cleaning house. Colbert, a man whose show is so forgettable I genuinely can't recall the name (even though he didn't start it), was just the beginning. The public’s reaction? Shrug-worthy at best, and if anything, the mockery of his cancellation was far more enjoyable than anything he’s put on air in years.

Then there’s Jon Stewart, flooding social media feeds with his melodramatic breakdown over Colbert’s departure and, of course, Trump. It’s always about Trump. These shows don’t even attempt to be clever or witty anymore—they’re just overproduced tantrums dressed up as political satire. Stewart’s tear-stained grandstanding wasn’t some noble stand for “truth” or “justice”—it was the death rattle of an irrelevant media era. You can find more honest, engaging commentary from a guy with a webcam and a part-time script on Rumble or YouTube. And frankly, it’d be more entertaining too.

From a business standpoint, CBS had no reason to keep funding this nonsense. We’re not talking about educational programming or culturally enriching content—this was a platform for ideologues with production budgets far bigger than their impact. The kind of content they peddle doesn’t require millions in funding; it just requires an audience willing to clap like trained seals for the same tired, left-wing talking points dressed up as “comedy.”

Queue the "Applause" sign now.

In the end, Colbert’s cancellation was less of a tragedy and more of a mercy kill. Maybe now, CBS can get back to doing what it used to do best—inform and educate—rather than parade failed entertainers as thought leaders.