"Satirical Backlash: CBS's Attempt to Silence Colbert Fails Miserably Comedy Central's Stephen Colbert has once again found himself at the center of a high-profile controversy, this time over his viral 'Only in Monroe' comeback. The satirical sketch, which poked fun at a small town's response to a viral challenge, has become a social media sensation. However, in an effort to protect its intellectual property, CBS - the parent company of Comedy Central - filed copyright notices against the clip. But in a stunning turn of events, the move has backfired, sparking widespread outrage and ridicule from fans and critics alike. As the debate rages on, one thing is clear: Colbert's biting satire has once again left the establishment scrambling to keep up."
CBS filed copyright notices against Colbert's viral "Only in Monroe" comeback. It backfired.