‘Daily Show’: Dubya Meets ‘Legs Benedict’
In this "Daily Show" special feature, "Blessed Week Ever," Jon Stewart surveys the American media's scintillating coverage of Pope Benedict XVI's visit, from brilliant observations about the pope's "gentle" ways to the glory of his White House visit, and offers his own take on just what President Bush might have said upon first meeting the pontiff. Popemania!
In this “Daily Show” special feature, “Blessed Week Ever,” Jon Stewart surveys the American media’s scintillating coverage of Pope Benedict XVI’s visit, from brilliant observations about the pope’s “gentle” ways to the glory of his White House visit, and offers his own take on just what President Bush might have said upon first meeting the pontiff. Popemania!
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