Nearly as soon as the news emerged Tuesday night that Jon Stewart will be leaving “The Daily Show” later this year, the entirety of the Twitter universe exploded in a frenzy of activity. Here are some of the most notable responses:
Comedians paid their respects:
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Some other celebs chimed in too:
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Media Twitter got in on the action:
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Replacement suggestions abound:
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Last but not least, some valuable context during this difficult time:
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