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VH1 | February 11, 2015 1:15 pm

Last night,Jon Stewart, The Daily Show host of 16 years, revealed he was leaving the late-night series. Stewart and fans shared a tearful goodbye, while Twitter blew up with longtime viewers begging him not to go. Theres no exit date yet (and he may not be leaving until September), but were certain there are folks who are counting down the days.

The political satirist is a comedy pioneer who knew no boundaries, making fun of serious racial, religious, and political situations, and influencing TV personalities to come. Here are five people we imagine are more that excited about Stewarts impending departure.

1. Politicians

Stewart once referred to President Harry S. Truman was a war criminal and confronted Senator John McCain face-to-face about his hypocrisy. No one is safe.

2. Political Commentators

Glenn Beckisone of many who repeatedly got owned by the wrath of Stewart. Other usual suspects include Don Lemon and Ann Coulter.

3. Republicans

The liberal anchor often takes the conservative party to task. Recently, he noted their lack of any discernible human emotion during President Obamas State of the Union address, saying: Are you sitting because youd prefer a lower stock market and fewer jobs? Do you sit because you want higher inflation? No. What is clear is that the glue that holds us together as a people is not nearly as strong as the glue holding the wood of John Boehners chair to the wood of John Boehners ass.

4. Donald Trump (because heshis own species of human awfulness)

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5 People Who Will Rejoice at Jon Stewarts Daily Show Departure