The latest sketch from The Daily Show with Jon Stewart called "Second Amendment Do's and Don'ts" fell flat as it plunged into predictable territory of white people carrying guns vs. black people carrying guns.
The sketch was created in response to the NRA advising those that have recently open carried into restaurants that it is "bad manners" for gun owners to do so as it could be considered inappropriate or dangerous by other customers.
Featured in the sketch are Michael Che and Jordan Klepper, both donning hoodies and Klepper with a rifle. The hoodie comes into play later in the sketch when it appears to freak out the white guy, à la Trayvon Martin, almost resulting in a shooting.
Here is a look at the commentary that is shaping the social and political minds of young Americans -- The Daily Show Effect.
White guy: Hi there, now when you bring your gun to a restaurant, do calmly inform the other patrons that you are there just to eat and not to shoot anyone.
Black guy: And when you bring your gun to a restaurant, don't be black! Because even if you tell them you're not going to shoot, they're probably not going to believe you.
WG: When trying to get your waitress's attention, remember, don't shoot into the ceiling, just point at the ceiling, gently wave it in a circular motion and remember, turn on your laser sight because that's how she'll see you.
BG: Don't carry a gun if you're black, okay? Or anything that looks like a gun. Don't even carry gum. It sounds too much like gun.
WG: Do be a gentlemen, hold the door open for a lady with the muzzle of your AR-15. Not the butt, OK? Just remember the rhyme: Don't be a nut, it's muzzle not butt.
BG: And remember this rhyme: If you're black, don't try any of this sh*t. Alright? This is for white people.
WG: Do keep several copies of the Bill of Rights in your pocket to pass around to angry mothers and terrified bus boys. [reaches into pocket]
BG: Whoa, whoa, whoa. Don't reach in your pockets for anything, all right? Keep your hands visible at all times. Get one of them wrist wallets if you have to.
WG: If the manager asks you to leave, do so politely and leave at least a 10% tip on the table along with your menacing note.
BG: Black people, don't even go out, all right? Make it a DiGiorno night.
WG: If approached by a police officer, do show him your permit and invite him to your place for beers and target practice.
BG: Don't say sh*t to the police! All right? They will use that sh*t against you, all right? Just get on the ground and cuff yourself! Don't do anything that draws attention, OK? I don't even know why they've got me in this hoody! I'll take this off.
WG: [points gun] It's a hoodie! It's a hoodie!
BG: Whoa, whoa, whoa. Hey man, did you happen to see the Ted Talks with Brian Larry talking about Mackelemore?
WG: You know, I loved that. The things he said about Ryan Lewis?
BG: Wasn't that good! Hey, do whatever it takes to make paranoid white people feel comfortable. All right? Why don't we discuss this matter over brunch?
WG: Oh! I love brunch. It's my favorite meal portmanteau!
BG: Don't actually go to that brunch. All right? $17 for two poached eggs? Now that's a crime!


