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grasswire

(50,130 posts)
Wed Dec 12, 2012, 07:59 PM Dec 2012

Stop calling Crowder (punched at rally) a reporter or journalist.

He's a comedian and blogger. He is not a news reporter, a news commentator, or even a news analyst. Why he showed up at a rally in Michigan is worth questioning.

Here's how he describes himself on his own web page:

Before being brought in as one of FoxNews’ youngest contributors on record,
Steven began his career in entertainment starting with voicework in children’s cartoons (most notably voicing the character of “The Brain” on the hit series “Arthur”) along with acting in both television and film.

After beginning to perform stand-up comedy at the age of 18, he was quickly scouted as the youngest Comedian ever to perform at the world famous “Just For Laughs” comedy festival in Montreal. Afterward, he went on to win Myspace’s national “So You Think You’re Funny” contest. Still unsatisfied, Steven decided to take his brand of take-no-prisoners, politically incorrect, comedy-club-favorite humor… to the Internet. Before long, his viral videos were being posted all over the web. Steven then began making the rounds on every major cable news and radio program in the country, bringing his unique and irreverent point of view to the mainstream. You name the show, Crowder’s done it. During this time, Steven delivered a stand-out performance in the nationally successful Christian film, “To Save a Life.” Impressed with his ability, FoxNews invited Steven into the family as a full-time contributor. A true rebel of the entertainment industry, Steven continues to please audiences with his no-holds-barred style of comedy and poignant social commentary across the globe.
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Stop calling Crowder (punched at rally) a reporter or journalist. (Original Post) grasswire Dec 2012 OP
Wow. Great credentials. narnian60 Dec 2012 #1
That blurb is masterful in making two credits seem like a career. slampoet Dec 2012 #2
This message was self-deleted by its author WhoIsNumberNone Dec 2012 #3
And That Just Being Politically Incorrect Makes You Funny Yavin4 Dec 2012 #4
That was a lot of words to say mostly nothing. His comedy is terrible. JaneyVee Dec 2012 #5
bad writer, too nt grasswire Dec 2012 #6

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Yavin4

(35,441 posts)
4. And That Just Being Politically Incorrect Makes You Funny
Wed Dec 12, 2012, 08:31 PM
Dec 2012

Using bigotry in your act makes you edgy and funny.

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