Colbert Report: The elitist menace among us
In light of recent accusations of elitism being hurled against Barack Obama, Stephen Colbert decided it was time to examine "the elitist menace among us."
"Recently, polls have Senator Obama slightly ahead of John McCain," Colbert began. "However, there's still a major obstacle standing in his way -- he thinks he's so smart. ... There is a word for people like Barack Obama -- and in this election, you're hearing it everywhere."
Colbert then played a montage of John McCain, Hillary Clinton, and various media pundits saying, "elitist ... elite opinion ... elite candidates ... Gucci-wearing, latte-drinking ... latte liberal ... elite, effete snobs."
"Nothing stings like being called an elitist by the humble, working-class members of the media and politics," Colbert noted.
He went on to say that "it's not just Barack Obama. These elitists have been with us for years. In fact, I recently dug up an educational film I saw back in grade school that really opened my eyes."
Colbert then presented The Elitist Menace Among Us, -- a parody of 1950's educational films which asks, "Has your teacher ever tried to tell you something you don't need to know? Like where to find Europe on a map? ... Then your teacher is an elitist."
"If we're going to stop these elitists, first we have to identify them," the film concludes. "Here's how -- look for someone using a napkin ... or sipping drinks with foreign names. ... Once you've identified an elitist, it's time to 'delite' them. First get them drunk and take them hunting. With any luck, they'll shoot themselves."
This video is from Comedy Central's The Colbert Report, broadcast June 10, 2008.
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