By Colin Campbell 2/27 7:50am

Comedy

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Jon Stewart Takes on Dov Hikind and the ‘War on Purim’

Assemblyman Dov Hikind may have offered his sincere apology for dressing up as a “black basketball player” for Purim, but that doesn’t mean The Daily Show can’t have a little fun with the incident. Accordingly, that’s exactly what happened last night.

“If you live in the New York area, you may be familiar with State Assemblyman Dov Hikind,” the show’s host, Jon Stewart, began as he ticked off allegations of anti-Semitism Mr. Hikind has leveled against others. “Some of this may seem like a bit of an overreaction, but the guy is standing up for a group, whenever he feels this group has been unfairly maligned or held up for ridicule. So what’s he been up to lately?” Read More

By Colin Campbell 3/28/12 7:38am

CO-OP'T

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The Daily Show Roasts Park Slope Boycott Politics

The Park Slope Food Co-op may have voted down the controversial ban of a handful of Israeli food products last night, but that won’t stop outside observers from making fun of the entire debate.

The Daily Show, filmed before the ultimate vote took place, made sure to wade into the discussion.

“The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has raged for decades with countless casualties on both sides,” the show’s segment began, displaying militaristic scenes from the violence. “But perhaps there’s one aspect of this war that’s most tragic of all: the Park Slope Food Co-op in Brooklyn, New York.” Read More