On a recent episode of "The Late Late Show with James Corden," the talk show host kicked off the show by expressing his excitement for the day's events. He was especially ecstatic because it happened to be his son's 12th birthday. Corden couldn't believe how quickly his son has grown up, reminiscing about the days when his son was just a baby. He joked about how his son's birthday wishes have changed from wanting Paw Patrol toys to now wanting a specific pair of Jordans and vinyl records.
Corden went on to share a heartwarming story about his own childhood birthday experiences. Being tight on money, Corden's parents couldn't afford to throw extravagant parties. Instead, they would take him and his sisters to the theater as a special treat. Corden recalled how even though there wasn't a big party, he still felt like they were celebrating because going to the theater was such a special event.
After the lighthearted birthday talk, Corden moved on to the much-anticipated news about Donald Trump. According to reports, Trump and his advisors spent the day anxiously awaiting a potential indictment. Corden couldn't help but make a joke about the situation, comparing it to the suspenseful finale of "American Idol." He teased the audience, saying, "It's time to find out whether or not Trump is getting arrested."
Interestingly, it seems that Trump himself wants to turn his surrender to authorities into a spectacle. He has reportedly expressed a desire to be handcuffed and do a "perp walk." Corden couldn't resist poking fun at Trump's hand movements, joking that he already moves his hands like he's wearing handcuffs.
Corden then switched gears to discuss President Biden's upcoming trip to Ottawa to meet with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. He playfully expressed his admiration for President Biden, joking that he had an impressive lineup of guests recently, from Niall Horan to the cast of "Ted Lasso." Corden cheekily suggested that Biden should consider running for president again, given his abundance of famous guests.
The conversation took a turn towards a new study revealing that American IQ scores have dropped for the first time in a century. Corden, in his usual humorous manner, pretended to be dumbfounded by the news, joking that he didn't know how to help raise the scores because he himself "is dumb as hell." He playfully highlighted the irony, considering his role as a talk show host.
Moving on, Corden discussed an unexpected mishap at JP Morgan Chase, where they discovered that $1.3 million worth of precious metals they were storing turned out to be bags filled with rocks. Corden couldn't resist making a joke about his own experience of mistaking something for love, saying, "Honey, I found our dream house! Oh wait, it's just a bag of rocks."
The discussion then turned to Nickelback, a band that has become a punchline in popular culture. Corden defended the band, jokingly saying that people unfairly piled on the band and that their music can be enjoyable after a few beers. He playfully compared the lead singer's hair to Shakira's, suggesting that the resemblance was more striking than people realized.
Corden lightened the mood by talking about a list of the best and worst tourist attractions in the world. Surprisingly, the Hollywood Walk of Fame ended up on the worst attractions list, much to the surprise of the audience. Corden joked that it's not even an attraction but just a sidewalk. He then humorously asked if the Hungarian Parliament building had Antonio Banderas' name on it, highlighting the absurdity of some tourist attractions.
Before wrapping up the show, Corden mentioned that scientists at Columbia University created the world's first 3D printed cheesecake. He marveled at the idea of a cheesecake being assembled by a 3D printing machine and cooked by lasers. Corden humorously remarked that while the 3D printed cheesecake may taste delicious, nothing beats the taste of a homemade cheesecake made by grandma.
Overall, James Corden delivered an entertaining and lively episode of "The Late Late Show," filled with humorous anecdotes, playful jabs, and fascinating news snippets. As always, Corden kept his audience engaged and entertained, leaving them eagerly anticipating the next episode.
