On August 6, 2015, comedian Jon Stewart rapped up his sixteen and a half year long career with Comedy Central’s ‘The Daily Show’. As America wishes him well on his future endeavors, celebrities, politicians, and the average American alike are remembering how much he meant to the nation as the host of America’s favorite political satire show.
If anyone is able to make us laugh in situations that make us want to cry, it’s Jon Stewart. Aside from being a comedic genius, Stewart proved himself to be a man of integrity and warmth with a clear, profound sense of purpose and desire to make a difference in the ways he knew best. Over the years he became the voice of the people, using comedy to address real issues and express both his frustration and pleasure with how they’re addressed and handled by the media and politicians.
Jon Stewart was one of my favorite people on television, and I am full of nothing but love and respect for a man who was such a humble force for truth and good in the world. I know I’m not alone in thinking it will be weird to see someone else taking his place behind that desk, but I’m excited to see what Trevor Noah will do with the show. Stewart’s decision to leave for his mental health and to spend more time with his family is definitely respectable, and I wish him the best of luck with the animal sanctuary in New Jersey.
I know we haven’t seen the last of Jon Stewart, and I’m looking forward to seeing where he goes from here.
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