In the recent episode “The Colbert Report”, Political satirist Stephen Colbert made fun of China’s USD 100,000 donation for the Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) victims in the central Philippines. A video clip from the said episode got praises and laughs from Filipinos which the same has starred over Facebook and Twitter.
Stephen Colbert was quoted saying, “Seriously, the nation of China pledge only USD 100,000? I bet the Colbert nation can give more than that! You know what folks, nation, let’s do it. Let’s out-donate China! Let’s kick China’s ass at being compassionate because we’re a brotherhood of men, you stingy jerks!”
To prove his worth, Colbert then encouraged all his viewers to support Convoy of Hope’s mission to provide food and water to the typhoon victims. He requested to send a text message “Colbert” to 50555. And each SMS sent is equivalent to a $10 donation to the mission. Come Saturday, Colbert was able to raise more than USD100,000 in just one day immediately after the said episode was aired.
At some point, China’s donation also became a mocking thought for some political analysts saying that the puny move of China maybe something associated with its territorial dispute against the Philippines.
On Saturday, Colbert announced that they’ve already amassed over $100,000, beating China’s pledge.
Stephen Colbert was quoted saying, “Seriously, the nation of China pledge only USD 100,000? I bet the Colbert nation can give more than that! You know what folks, nation, let’s do it. Let’s out-donate China! Let’s kick China’s ass at being compassionate because we’re a brotherhood of men, you stingy jerks!”
To prove his worth, Colbert then encouraged all his viewers to support Convoy of Hope’s mission to provide food and water to the typhoon victims. He requested to send a text message “Colbert” to 50555. And each SMS sent is equivalent to a $10 donation to the mission. Come Saturday, Colbert was able to raise more than USD100,000 in just one day immediately after the said episode was aired.
At some point, China’s donation also became a mocking thought for some political analysts saying that the puny move of China maybe something associated with its territorial dispute against the Philippines.
On Saturday, Colbert announced that they’ve already amassed over $100,000, beating China’s pledge.
Colbert Nation beats China! $100K+ for Philippines relief! I demand a seat on the UN Security Council! Text COLBERT to 50555 to donate $10.
— Stephen Colbert (@StephenAtHome) November 15, 2013
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