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While some might say Donald Trump’s inauguration marked a somber day in U.S. history, The Daily Show‘s Jon Stewart had dick jokes aplenty.

The comedian and political host incised the D.C.

affair with one-liners aimed at those in attendance (from their fashion choices to their general decision to show up at all), X owner Elon Musk’s odd/potentially terrifying salute and outgoing POTUS Joe Biden’s down-to-the-wire blanket pardon.

As for those present, Stewart marveled at the people who had previously denounced Trump - as a fascist and otherwise - who dropped by: “George Bush seemed kind of there - definitely high.

Even Mike Pence showed up, I guess to let the crowd finish the job. Only Michelle Obama seemed to have the consistent ethical stance of saying, ‘When they go low, I stay the f— home.'”

Fashion statements were also made, giving Stewart an opportunity to lob a dig at Melania Trump’s innovative hat, which “doubled as an effective [barrier to Trump’s attempt to kiss her