It's hard to remember what the news was like before Jon Stewart took over The Daily Show in 1999. Stewart spent 16 years providing much-needed comedic relief for media and current events.
Now, after bashing everything from Fox News to foreign policy, Stewart is leaving The Daily Show, much to the dismay of his faithful audience who have grown up alongside the 52-year-old TV host.
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So to celebrate Stewart's long run at the helm of the most entertaining news program on cable, here's a GIF from every year behind The Daily Show desk.
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