With the presidential election fast approaching, Lewis Black, a popular comedian, expressed his dissatisfaction with undecided voters on “The Daily Show.”
Black became a frequent contributor to the show in 1996 and gained recognition for his “Back in Black” segments. These segments typically featured his comedic monologues on political and societal matters. Black’s contributions spanned the terms of hosts Craig Kilborn, Jon Stewart, and Trevor Noah, making him one of the longest-serving correspondents on the show.
In his characteristic style, Black used humor to criticize those still uncertain about their vote in a highly divided political environment.
“We still have no idea who the (expletive) is gonna win! And that’s all thanks to one very special group of morons,” Black stated during his segment, expressing his frustration with voters who remain undecided even after two years of campaigning. He compared undecided voters to people in an ice cream parlor “asking for 12 mini spoon samples” before picking a flavor, stating, “It’s a $3 cone, (expletive).“
Given the comprehensive media coverage and political debates of this election cycle, Black expressed surprise that anyone could still be unsure. In a sarcastic remark aimed at voters still researching, Black said, “Go ahead, do your own research. Hopefully, the library will let you huff paint inside.”
Black also criticized the influence of celebrity endorsements on voter decisions, referring to an undecided voter who was influenced by Taylor Swift’s endorsement. He argued against relying on celebrities for political guidance, saying, “If you’re waiting for a Kardashian to tell you who to vote for, go ahead and sit this one out.”
In a final appeal, Black suggested undecided individuals to abstain from voting on election day, thus concluding his monologue with a sense of surrender.
