Meanwhile at The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the host Stephen Colbert never fails to entertain his audience with his witty humor and hilarious monologues. In a recent episode, Stephen started off by introducing his guests for the night, the talented actor Bob Odenkirk and the musical guest Canan Fortune beer.
But before diving into the celebrity interviews, Stephen took a moment to talk about his obsession with finding the most interesting and unique news stories. He humorously described his process as scouring the “lonand dry zones” for newsworthy gems and refining them to create his nightly monologue. Sometimes, he even joked about breaking into an abandoned High School wood shop and crafting a “cursed hobos demon doll of news” out of a broken desk.
Moving on to the entertainment news, it seems that classic rock fans who are also doll enthusiasts have something to look forward to. Fleetwood Mac’s iconic singer Stevie Nicks now has her very own Barbie doll. Stevie expressed her excitement about the doll, saying that it authentically represents her 27-year-old self. The Stevie Nicks Barbie comes complete with a moon pendant, tambourine, and a nod to her wild past with a “buttload of cocaine.”
In other news, a recent study reveals that the southern accent is slowly disappearing, and Gen Z is apparently to blame for it. Stephen jokingly listed off the things that Gen Z has already “killed,” including malls, marriage, offices, magazines, television, cursive, and now, the southern accent. As a Southerner himself, Stephen shared his love for the accent but admitted that his show auto-tunes his accent to cater to a broader national audience.
Not only did Stephen entertain with his witty banter, but he also highlighted some recent legal battles in the fast-food industry. McDonald’s and Wendy’s came out victorious in a false advertising lawsuit claiming their food didn’t look as appetizing in person as it did in the commercials. Meanwhile, White Castle customers were left feeling disappointed but not enough to file a similar lawsuit, as they passed out in the drive-thru.
And what talk show segment would be complete without a dash of animal escapades? Stephen brought back his beloved segment, “Monkey on the Lam.” This time, the spotlight was on an escaped monkey wreaking havoc in an Indianapolis neighborhood. The monkey, named Momo, managed to avoid capture despite his owner’s best efforts with a peach. However, after a series of failed attempts to lure him, Momo was eventually caught, much to Stephen’s comedic disappointment.
Switching gears to military news, the Marines made an interesting announcement regarding their camouflage uniform shortage. To cope with this shortage, they temporarily relaxed regulations, allowing Marines to wear desert camo instead of forest camo. Stephen amusingly shared the playful nickname they have for camouflage uniforms, “cammies,” and imagined the tough Marine drill sergeants using cuter terms like “cammies” instead of the expected tough love.
Lastly, Stephen mentioned a daring 104-year-old Chicago woman who went skydiving. Her determination to live life to the fullest sparked a debate among the staff about whether they could match her fearless spirit. With a touch of humor, Stephen jokingly questioned why God wouldn’t let her die, mimicking the woman’s bold outlook on life.
As Stephen wrapped up the episode, he mentioned that this year’s Halloween pumpkins would be extra large due to a wet summer. He couldn’t resist adding a humorous twist by mentioning a fictional new Cardi B single called “wet ass pumpkin,” inspired by the oversized pumpkins.
With Stephen Colbert‘s trademark humor and knack for finding the most engaging stories, it’s no wonder The Late Show with Stephen Colbert continues to draw in viewers and keep them entertained night after night.
