In a move sure to escalate their ongoing public feud, CNN correspondent Tucker Carlson told his Crossfire audience Tuesday night that the pissing contest between he and The Daily Show host Jon Stewart is just getting started. "Oh, it's on!" said Carlson, right before challenging Stewart and his crew to a dance-off.
Carlson, known for his bow-ties, conservative views and daredevil dance moves, made his challenge in response to Stewart's appearance on last Friday's Crossfire when, among other things, Stewart called Carlson a "dick" and described Crossfire as "partisan hackery."
Of course, it didn't help matters that during Monday night's taping of The Daily Show, Stewart led the crowd in a chant of "You got served! You got served!" while showing a photoshopped picture of Carlson sharing a private moment with what appeared to be either a goat or fellow correspondent Bob Novak.
"That bitch (Stewart) came into my house and disrespected me," said Carlson, obviously still stinging from Stewart's dis. "I'm a grown-ass man, and he tried to chump my crew on national TV! I can't let that shit go unanswered. I'd lose my street cred. And that's why I'm gonna blow it up the only way I know how: straight street and all hood."
By way of explanation, Carlson added, "If you want respect, you've got to take it. We're going to settle this like men... on the dance floor!"
When asked for comment this morning, Stewart responded that Carlson "better recognize" who has the top crew, before he gets "blown up on the floor." Stewart then added, "Chatter chatter chit chit. That boy is straight trippin'. We gonna drop it like it's hot!"
Heading into the competition it would seem Stewart's crew, long recognized as the fake news industry's top group of dancers, has the definite edge. Carlson's crew, however, features some of the cable news industry's top poppers and breakers, with an obvious old-school influence from the presence of Novak, a true "Robot" phenom. (This is due in part to his three pacemakers and the metal plate in his head, which make all his movements appear jerky and hinky-dinky. Also, he never blinks.)
Details of the dance-off are still being worked out, although sources say the two crews are leaning toward a PPV event, with behind-the-scenes specials planned for both CNN and Comedy Central.
Article comments
1 - Eric Olsen
hilarious - reminds me of the Britney-Justin dance-off on SNL. Thanks!
2 - Bill Lamb
It would be so much funnier if the conflict wasn't about the pathetic status of television news today. Carlson still doesn't seem to get that Jon Stewart's primary concern is that our so-called news media is attempting to pass off political theater as real debate and a service to the public.
3 - Jim Carruthers
Challenging Jon Stewart to a cutting contest isn't the smartest thing Mr. Carlson has done. He should go back to Cincinnati, after all, there's still that turkey incident to atone for.
If TC is really pissed about a professional funny-man intruding into the serious job of political fluffing, maybe he could venture into a Friars Club Roast, and see what happens. Isn't that how it usually works in duels, one opponent picks the weapons, the other picks the venue?
4 - Eric Olsen
great pic, didn't see that last time!
I agree Bill, Stewart's point was right, his methods were poor.
5 - boomcrashbaby
With the exception of the word 'dick', what Jon Stewart did to the pundits is the exact same thing the pundits do to politicans. It's a critique well earned all the way around.
Tucker Carlson challenging Jon Stewart in a debate and a battle of wits would be like Bambi challenging the X-Men's Magneto.
Jon should go after Robert Novak, and not the little guy. But maybe not playing fair is what it's all about.
6 - andy marsh
hey...Bambi's pretty tough!!!
7 - copygodd
when you consider bambi's lack of metal, she would indeed be a formidable opponenent for the master of magnetism.
i'd love to see tucker carlson try his hand at standup. but isn't kevin meaney already working the crazy bow-tie crowd?
8 - Jim Carruthers
While I might say it would be like "Bambi Vs Godzilla", I know the whole tone of the debate would be "Lupo the Butcher".
9 - Jim Carruthers
I'm a big believer in facts and consequences (you might call me "reality-based"), so please name the guy who challenged the Sex Pistols to shock him on national teevee, and one thing he did afterwards anybody paid attention to.
And for future reference, that's where you'll find the participants of "I'll Kick Your Ass".
10 - copygodd
i'd totally forgotten about lupo.
thanks for the link.
11 - jack e. jett
jon stewart is really funny but tucker carlson is more fuckable.
i loved that episode of crossfire as i thought it was the most real moment i had every seen on that show. crossfire has become the jerry springer show without the hookers.
it is a shame that mr. novak wasn't there to enjoy it.
jack e. jett
12 - Matthew Kuehl
testing. testing..1.2..3
Matthew Kuehl
13 - Mark Kuehl
Chicago has come to Chicago. See Matthew Kuehl.