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Will Stephen Colbert hold a “Restoring Truthiness” Rally?

September 02, 2010 6:09 pm ET by Karl Frisch

Fans of Comedy Central’s resident faux-servative Stephen Colbert have taken to the internets in a drive to organize a “Restoring Truthiness” rally on October 10, 2010 -- that’s 101010:

What: It's time to Restore Truthiness to America! 

When: TBA (Ask Stephen Colbert)

Where: TBA

Why: America, we are at a crossroad. Truthiness in this nation is at an all-time low since the inception of the concept was founded by the great American, Stephen Colbert. In its rich history over the past five years, Truthiness has become synonymous with American values such as freedom, honor, and Taco Bell. Recently our nation has suffered a truthiness drain. In fact, untruthiness is as common as measles vaccinations that cause cancer. We as a nation have stopped relying on our emotions and gut. We need to get back to what makes this nation great. Act on impulse not fact. Stop wasting time analyzing and just take what people say on face value. Why think when someone else can think for you. It’s superficial. It’s quick. It’s American. Restore Truthiness now!

How can you help? Spread the word. Tweet, Facebook Like, Join the Facebook Group, Share, Upvote, Do whatever you have to do. Make this be tomorrow's news!

The effort, an obvious poke at Fox News’ resident rally-vangelist Glenn Beck’s 8-28 “Restoring Honor” fringe-fest, even has an official Twitter feed.

Those not familiar with the tenants of “truthiness” should watch this video for a refresher:

Early crowd estimates for the “Restoring Truthiness” rally, which hasn't even taken place yet, peg attendance at more than one billion people, a figure confirmed by Fox News and conservative blogs.

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    • Author by eweston8542983 (September 02, 2010 6:34 pm ET)
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      All I want for Christmas is a Restoring Truthiness Rally!

      Damn, I just getting pumped for the semi annual War on Christmas when someone found my price.

      Woe unto the holiday though if I don't get my price.

      Mercenarily,
      The guy with the wild look in his eyes.
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    • Author by MidnightWriter (September 02, 2010 6:48 pm ET)
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      I am so there.

      Time to start a Draft Tina Fey to be the Keynote Speaker drive as well.
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    • Author by bintx (September 02, 2010 6:49 pm ET)
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      I hope so. I told a friend the other day that Colbert should create a "Purple Robed Posse."
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    • Author by IRONY 101 (September 02, 2010 6:49 pm ET)
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      I want to attend a LET'S MAKE FUN OF GLENN BECK RALLY.
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    • Author by fredmast (September 02, 2010 7:49 pm ET)
         
      Of course, that would be "TENETS of 'truthiness'", not "tenants".
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      • Author by cst (September 03, 2010 7:04 am ET)
           
        No, I'm pretty sure truthiness is currently being inhabited by a family from Michigan.
        (Of course, before Colbert fixed the place up, there were squatters.It's in a rough section of town).
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