I give people the truth, unfiltered by rational argument. I call it the 'No Fact Zone'. Fox News, I hold a copyright on that term.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Colbert mocks his own style by calling it an unfiltered 'No Fact Zone' and claiming copyright on the term.
- In plain terms
- I give the truth without logic, and I own that idea.
- What can you take from it?
- Satire often ignores facts on purpose.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can comedy be factual?
- How do we separate satire from news?
Another view
It relies on the audience knowing the context.
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