I've heard it called self-deprecating humor, and sometimes he uses it to good effect, other times it's just an annoyance. But all things considered, he's a very effective commentator (or un-common tater if you will) of some of the silliest political and journalitic antics. His feelings for Fox 'news' peso-nalities is fairly obvious, which is why it would be a hoot to put him in charge, assuming he would even take the job.