In a recent episode of The Late Late Show with James Corden, the host and his guest Keith Urban delved into some interesting topics that had the audience laughing and engaged. They touched on everything from COVID-19 to turkey pardoning traditions and even had a funny exchange about hugs.
Corden kicked off the show by expressing his disbelief at the fact that every year, two turkeys are pampered and spend a night in a luxury hotel suite before being pardoned. While he acknowledged that many Americans enjoy this tradition, he couldn’t help but find it a bit odd. He asked the audience if they felt the same way, and unsurprisingly, many agreed.
The conversation then took a lighthearted turn as they discussed President Biden’s upcoming involvement in the annual White House Thanksgiving tradition – the turkey pardon. Corden humorously remarked that this was a longstanding tradition that takes on a deeper significance this year, especially since one of the turkeys involved was from Indiana, marking the first time an Indiana turkey has been at the White House since Mike Pence. The audience burst into laughter, and Corden joked that he didn’t know how Pence would recover from such a scathing comment.
As the show continued, Corden couldn’t help but comment on President Biden’s approaching 79th birthday, mentioning that he looks his age for his age. This led to a jovial conversation about what Biden might do to celebrate, with Corden suspecting that ice cream might be involved. The banter continued, and the audience enjoyed every moment.
In between the laughs, Corden touched on a vandal in Washington, D.C., who destroyed a car by defacing it with the words “Mike is a cheater” in spray paint. The twist? The car didn’t even belong to anyone named Mike. Corden found it amusing that someone wouldn’t know a single person named Mike, prompting the audience to join in the laughter.
The chat show then shifted gears to discuss Reese’s limited-edition pie for Thanksgiving. Corden expressed his excitement about the larger-than-life pie, the largest Reese’s peanut butter cup ever made. Unfortunately, the pie sold out immediately, leaving Corden disappointed that he couldn’t make jokes about it. But he was thrilled that one would be sent to the studio, sparking laughter from the audience.
Lastly, Corden shared a story from China where a man was banned from an all-you-can-eat barbecue restaurant for eating too much. The humorous angle being that in an all-you-can-eat establishment, one would expect people to eat to their heart’s content. Corden playfully banned the restaurant from advertising on his show, emphasizing his role as the decider.
To round off the lively episode, Corden mentioned a study that revealed the perfect hug should last between five to ten seconds for the most positive impact. It led to a playful moment as Corden called someone from the audience on stage to demonstrate a perfect hug that lasted longer than expected, showcasing the warmth and camaraderie that the show exudes.
The Late Late Show with James Corden continues to bring laughter and engaging conversations to its viewers. From discussing peculiar traditions to playful banter about current events, Corden and his guests always manage to entertain while creating a welcoming atmosphere for everyone involved.
