Fear

“Facts, not fear. Not fear! Even though we’re using the fear music, with the fear voice, and the fear font! That’s to get your attention so we can tell you, ‘Everything’s cool. Don’t be afraid.’”

—Jon Stewart, The Daily Show, 2007.

• Editorial Comment: Jon, that was then. Any update?

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