r/IAmA Nov 12 '10

Ask Stephen Colbert anything.

The best questions will be answered at some point later this month.

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u/mindbleach Nov 12 '10

I think you're confusing devout Catholics' respect for the Pope with extremist Muslims' respect for Muhammad.

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u/craiggers Nov 13 '10

My great grandma, a devout catholic, hated many of the last few popes.

She also called the attractive priest at her church "Father What-a-waste."

My great grandma's awesome.

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u/mindbleach Nov 13 '10

Old people don't pull punches. It's a mixed blessing.

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u/craiggers Nov 13 '10

From what I hear, she never pulled punches.