Comments on: Colbert mocks me again

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Thu, 21 May 2009 23:17:16 +0000

[...] for some reason the publisher didn’t put any blurbs on the back cover! So, once again, we see my attempts to be on Colbert’s show in any way have been [...]

By: Kevin

Kevin — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 02:20:26 +0000

Hah! Colbert didn’t get Node 3 named for him. I knew the people at NASA weren’t complete idiots.

I won’t say anything else, in case people want to watch his show.

By: Steve Ulven

Steve Ulven — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 04:24:58 +0000

Well, Phil, at the very least you’ve introduced me to a new astronomer to keep an eye out for. I hope you do finally get on the show, though. You completely deserve it and I am very sure with this book (along with your personality) would get you repeat visits on the show.

By: Daffy

Daffy — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 13:53:19 +0000

JM,

I trust you are joking. You do realize that Colbert is a parody of right wing broadcasters, right?

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By: JM

JM — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 06:39:17 +0000

Phil, you are truly a legend in your own mind. Colbert would have a field day exposing your blather for what it is – pure $^%$&%^$

By: fred edison

fred edison — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 03:33:31 +0000

I wouldn’t have Colbert on my show because he’s too animated for my taste, but I’d sure as heck invite Phil & Neil on to dissect the joys of death by a black hole. What I’d like to see (any show, any time) is Phil & his friend Randi on together to debunk all the crap out there that passes for “helpful” information.

Colbert, get on it.

By: Bigfoot

Bigfoot — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 01:40:59 +0000

Well, if it’s any consolation, Colbert has never had me on either.

By: Phineas J Whoopie

Phineas J Whoopie — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 01:39:55 +0000

Aha!, we’re all just living on the humble planet of Plait. You haven’t been referenced on the Big Bang Theory either. That should be worthy of a future column.

By: Talis Mahn

Talis Mahn — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 23:50:40 +0000

Hmm, Colbert is already calling Phil his arch nemesis! (Or was it just nemesis?) It shouldn’t be too long now.

By: Project Savior

Project Savior — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 22:45:27 +0000

I added my vote on ColbertNation Forum to get Phil on the show, I’d get my minions to vote as well but cats don’t type very well.

By: Chet

Chet — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 20:57:10 +0000

I agree with Jose. Support the naming of the new ISS module as Colbert, and you’ll at least get mentioned, if not a guest spot. Personally, I support the Colbert name — think of the publicity. The average American has completely lost interest in space exploration, and sees it as a massive waste of money. Getting a prominent celebrity on board will at least get attention for the space program. Besides, I can’t think of a more sleep-inducing un-awe-inspiring name than “Serenity”. Sorry, NASA.

By: Davidlpf

Davidlpf — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 20:39:29 +0000

We mock you and you don’t have to leave boulder.

By: José

José — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 20:34:45 +0000

I hate the way ColberT is pressuring NASA to name Node 3 for him. Heck, he’s even got stupid congresspersons saying NASA should do it!

It’s joke! The congressman has a sense of humor. They don’t really care if it’s named after him.

Phil, if you really want to get on the show I bet something like “Prominent astronomer Phil Plait demands that NASA names the module after Colbert”, would do the trick. Or you could just add a new chapter to your book on the threat of space bears.

By: Daffy

Daffy — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 20:29:54 +0000

Good Lord, Phil, why would you even want to be on his show?!?!

I like the show itself…but the interviews are ANNOYING, and I always turn them off. I realize it’s a parody, but when he has a guest on who actually has something interesting to say, he still won’t let them get a word in edgewise. Bleccch!

Go for the Daily Show!

By: gss_000

gss_000 — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 20:28:39 +0000

Phil, you must be really pissed then that Mr. Pitts was interviewed on the Rachel Maddow show a couple of nights ago, where they talked about the Virginia meteor event. Now he’s encroaching on your turf!

By: Kevin

Kevin — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 19:47:20 +0000

I hate the way ColberT is pressuring NASA to name Node 3 for him. Heck, he’s even got stupid congresspersons saying NASA should do it!

By: The Science Pundit

The Science Pundit — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 19:47:10 +0000

As per Matthew’s recomendation, I just called my bookie to change my bet,

By: sardonicchemist

sardonicchemist — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 19:40:39 +0000

@Michael L

I think the best Phil could hope for is Palin-Plait, though I think his head would explode before the first primary. “I betcha no one would notice if Nasa were gone, dontchaknow.”

By: Matthew

Matthew — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 18:55:02 +0000

As for cages matches… Pitts wins hands down. The man has REACH.

By: Matthew

Matthew — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 18:53:49 +0000

Hey! Keep your mouth shut about my old boss, Phil!

By: Hoonser

Hoonser — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 18:43:46 +0000

@Brock: You make a good point.

By: unquiet_mind

unquiet_mind — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 18:43:22 +0000

i’m thinking Tyson is definitely your best bet, Phil.
hey, you could offer to ‘referee’ the ~~death~~ cage match!

that being said, Colbert is just so random and…bizarre. i thought Pitts hung in there quite nicely.

–just spreadin’ the Philly love

By: Michael L

Michael L — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 18:24:01 +0000

Plait & Palin 2012, anyone?

By: Michael L

Michael L — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 18:23:31 +0000

Yo are all forgetting the ONE SURE way that will guarantee Phil a guest spot on the Colbert Report: Phi, you need to run and get elected… as a REPUBLICAN congressman.