This morning, certain members of Congress are probably hoping their constituents don't watch The Daily Show.

Host Jon Stewart laid comic waste to a June 14th Congressional video game hearing in a lengthy segment titled "Player Haters" on last night's show. You can view the program here.

Some Stewart highlights:

"Violent video games were the latest target of Washington's election year ire. Hearings were held to... what, exactly?"

"Who wants to be the first person to sound like an out of touch jackass? Oh, you! Congressman Upton..." (Rep. Fred Upton R-MI)

Mimicking Nebraska Rep. Lee Terry's halting declaration that he was concerned about the game play of his three young sons, Stewart said:

"...and as I... stand there... watching them play these violent games... helpless to do anything about it... I can't help but wonder... where the system has failed..."

Stewart also mocked Rep. Joe Pitts (R-PA) who, in a bizarre opening statement at the hearing, opined that well-to-do suburban kids "can play Grand Theft Auto or similar games without turning to a life of crime but a poor kid who lives in a neighborhood where people really do steal cars or deal drugs... might not be so fortunate."

"Wealthy suburban kids don't do those things," Stewart said, "Like my good friends those Columbine boys... Seriously, the House of Representatives is filled with insane jackasses."

Stewart then cut to a silly stand-up with Daily Show regular Samantha Bee, billed as the programs's "Senior PlayStationologist," reporting from San Andreas. Action from the GTA game was projected behind Samantha as she spoke, saying in part, "Nobody believes there is really a connection (between game violence and real violence). This issue has been resolved in studies. Politicians are just beating a dead hooker here."

GP sends a shout-out to several readers who tipped us off in time to Tivo this one: Kyouryuu, monte924, Ravenousrattle, Dan Zuccarelli, The Jesus and Matthew "Zero Beat" Stange.

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