Stephen Colbert Launches "Campaign" for Consideration in Trump's "Dishonest & Corrupt Media Awards" | THR News

Stephen Colbert Launches "Campaign" for Consideration in Trump's "Dishonest & Corrupt Media Awards" | THR News

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Stephen Colbert humorously campaigns for recognition in Donald Trump's 'dishonest and corrupt media awards.' Trump announced the awards via Twitter, targeting fake news media. Colbert, not nominated for the Golden Globes, jokes about the awards and buys a Times Square billboard for his campaign. He hopes to win in categories like 'least bright party' and 'Fakest dishonesty.' The segment concludes with a call to action for viewers to tune into the awards.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main purpose of the Fakies Awards as introduced in the video?

To recognize outstanding journalism

To highlight dishonest media

To honor the best media outlets

To celebrate the most popular TV shows

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did President Trump announce the Fakies Awards?

Through a press conference

Via a television broadcast

On his personal Twitter account

In a newspaper article

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Stephen Colbert's reaction to the announcement of the Fakies Awards?

He criticizes the awards openly

He is indifferent to the awards

He plans to boycott the awards

He humorously campaigns for recognition

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What strategy did Colbert use to ensure he is noticed for the Fakies Awards?

He organized a protest

He hosted a special episode

He purchased a billboard in Times Square

He wrote an open letter to Trump

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a category Colbert hopes to be nominated in?

Least bright party

Eric Trump Memorial Award for disappointment

Best news anchor

Fakest dishonesty