Hollywood just can’t help themselves. Everything is politics now.

First, Stephen Colbert is hosting. And he just can’t help himself.

Video: hot leak from Russia! Sorry, not the one you've been waiting for. pic.twitter.com/QyXM3gi8Xg

— Stephen Colbert (@StephenAtHome) September 17, 2017

And the Emmy show writers just can’t wait to make a political joke.

Big “Washington-related stunt” planned for Emmys tonight, per @mikeallen https://t.co/wljzY4uraU pic.twitter.com/16GAuFy5x7

— Michael Calderone (@mlcalderone) September 17, 2017

When the moment came, the stunt was…. more of a punking of the audience than anything else.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gX4PuMyxLZU
Really, Spicer? Really?


No one was impressed with his “moment” in the spotlight. Neither left…

Sorry to be a spoilsport, but I don't think it's funny that Spicer is tacitly admitting to his falsehoods and using it for image rehab

— Aaron Blake (@AaronBlake) September 18, 2017

So, the 'joke' of bringing Spicer out at the Emmys was that he consistently lied from the podium?

— Chris Cillizza (@CillizzaCNN) September 18, 2017

There's nothing funny about the damage he assisted in planning, defended, & celebrated when he worked in The White House. https://t.co/j4Hr8l3Lg9

— deray (@deray) September 18, 2017

It's bullshit that all these shows are welcoming Sean Spicer on like he's all cute and cuddly now. I haven't forgotten what he did.

— Carmen Sognonvi (@carmensognonvi) September 18, 2017

Apparently Spicer was worth a ratings boost. Shame on the Emmy's.

— Rob1963 (@Rob162816) September 18, 2017

… or right.
https://twitter.com/RebaWWarren/status/909583252352053248

Oh Spicey.

— Jonah Goldberg (@JonahNRO) September 18, 2017

On minute 14 second 55 of his fame

— Shaun Lysen (@shaunlysen) September 18, 2017

When neither side is happy, I’m not sure what that makes the intended “joke.” You make the call.