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It's time to replace Trevor Noah


Look, it's not that we have to be stuck with Noah. I mean, in every business it's like this: if you are not competent you get fired.

Noah is not smart enough, also pointed out by him saying things like 'I didn't expect there would be so much journalism involved', he brings down the ratings, and he is by far less funny than any single member of the old crew. The constant laughing about his own jokes doesn't help either.

Yes, nobody can replace Stewart, but at least do your best to find someone who *understands* the concept. Do your due diligence before making such a big move.

Comedy Central really screwed the pooch by not considering/ignoring/letting Samantha Bee leave. She was the perfect choice. Just look at her current ratings. By the way, she brought with her the two head writers from Stewart's team.

And about the old crew, look at the new crew. Someone like Trevor Noah attracts mediocre talent, mediocre writers and a mediocre production. That is why Jessica Williams is leaving this week.

There are enough smart not-too-young women and men who can do a much better job. But if they don't make me laugh out loud to begin with, then don't even bother.

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I've been binge watching The Daily Show with Jon Stewart 2012.

Doing that makes the difference between the old and new show so very clear.

The new team makes the show less intelligent, but moreover Jon Stewart really brings important messages with actual weight whereas Noah feels like a teenager shouting prompter-read lines without a sophisticated intellect.

Most viewers just gobble it up, not understanding that there could be a much better Dialy Show for the same amount money and energy.

It's a waste of broadcast time.

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Well, what a surprise: no Emmy nomination for Noah. Do we really need more hints?

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I think Trevor Noah really didn't benefit from being dumped right into the fire with the 2016 American Election. He's had his brilliant moments there, but that's something I think really could've benefited more from Jon Stewart's more experienced hands. This election needed more Jon Stewart to be the Slayer of *beep* rather than Trevor Noah being aghast at the *beep* along with his audience. At least there's Samantha Bee for that. And John Oliver to a lesser extent though he's more of a "explaining and deconstructing the *beep* in-depth" kind of commentator, which is what I think Noah is more of at heart but without Oliver's British-ness.

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