It will come as no shock to Stephen that the Colbert Bump is very real. However, it might break his heart to learn that Republicans appearing on his show reap no discernible reward. Democrats are the sole beneficiaries. He'd probably counter the evidence by editing Wikipedia to say the opposite or else note, simply, that of course it doesn't help Republicans: what could you give the politicians who already have it all?
For my own part, I anticipate enjoying some tangible, positive effects for attending the show's taping on April 17th. No doubt my students' test scores will go up, my butt will have grown re-accustomed to my bike seat over night, and I'll be better looking to boot.
Incidentally, The Daily Show was particularly weak on Thursday. I know that much of their success depends on the source material, but Colbert has now, in my opinion, eclipsed his predecessors. Of course, he's always been a talent in his own right. Strangers with Candy would have been vastly inferior without his influence and currently he's using his considerable coattails to elevate some of the shows over at Adult Swim, too.
Prediction: if a Democrat is elected President, The Daily Show's trembling flame - so essential during our darkest days - will flicker and possibly go out. Lack of fuel. But The Colbert Report will experience a renaissance.
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