In a recent episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, host Stephen Colbert kicked off the show with a spooky Halloween theme. The show’s legendary director, John Carpenter, set the tone with an incredible show open and Halloween theme song. Colbert wasted no time in delving into the Halloween spirit, reminding kids to always say “trick or treat” when they arrive at a stranger’s house. He humorously mentioned that if kids come to his door and remain silent, he shuts the door, stating that there has to be a clear social contract between the kids and the homeowners.
Colbert went on to discuss the popularity of costumes for this year’s Halloween. According to Google’s fighti EST website, the most popular costume this year is Barbie, while the cheapest costume is Oppenheimer. Colbert jokingly commented that the Oppenheimer costume reminded him of his experience watching a movie and how it made him think, “I am become swampass, destroyer of cushions.” He advised kids to make the best of their treat buckets, even if they contain candy knockoffs due to rising candy prices. “Twacs senior mints” and “just the 1em” were among the amusing suggestions he provided.
The Late Show also touched on the Halloween festivities in Washington, D.C., where the White House hosted its annual trick-or-treat event. This year’s theme was “Hello Read,” and First Lady Melania Trump handed out books to kids. Colbert couldn’t help but make a playful comment, saying, “Don’t give kids books on Halloween. No one wants to suck on a copy of Catcher in The Ride; it’s phony.” Alongside the First Lady, President Trump gave out Hershey’s kisses and little boxes stamped with the presidential seal. Colbert humorously expressed that in a country as powerful and rich as the United States, the White House should be giving out full-size Snickers bars.
Before concluding the Halloween segment, Colbert received breaking news concerning the new Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson. Johnson, who has made headlines for his extreme anti-LGBTQ views, had been picking a fight with GOP defense Hawks over Ukraine Aid, which put him at odds with Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell. Colbert humorously warned Johnson about picking a fight with McConnell, stating that it never ends well.
Furthermore, Colbert highlighted a peculiar aspect of Johnson’s personal life. Johnson and his wife, Kelly, host a podcast called “Truth be Told,” where they present “thoughtful analysis of hot topics and current events from a Christian perspective.” However, Colbert found it contradictory that a conservative Christian couple named their latest podcast episode “69.” He joked they were sending mixed messages and added that Kelly runs “Onward Christian Counseling Services,” which controversially equates being gay with bestiality.
Colbert humorously remarked on the strangeness of Kelly’s beliefs, as she categorizes people into 13th-century categories like “Melancholy, Choleric, Sanguine, Supine, and Phlegm.” He cheekily connected these beliefs to Mike Johnson’s plan to replace Obamacare with the “affordable leech act.” Colbert playfully commented on the irony that Kelly’s counseling website became inaccessible shortly after Johnson became Speaker.
All in all, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert provided an entertaining blend of Halloween humor, political satire, and societal commentary. Colbert’s lively and comedic style ensured an enjoyable experience for viewers tuning in to the show.
