In a recent episode of the popular talk show “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” host Stephen Colbert covered a variety of intriguing topics, ranging from President Biden‘s birthday celebration to the release of footage from the January 6th Capitol riots. As always, Colbert infused his signature wit and humor into the discussion.
First, Colbert couldn’t resist joking about President Biden‘s 81st birthday, playfully questioning how the Secret Service allowed him to eat his own cake. He then delved into the release of a letter from former President Donald Trump‘s physician, claiming that Trump is in excellent physical and mental health. Colbert, however, couldn’t help but mockingly remark that we all know Trump’s health is more accurately portrayed in the “before” picture.
Moving on to the January 6th footage, Colbert couldn’t contain his sarcasm when discussing Speaker Mike Johnson‘s decision to release 40,000 hours of footage. Colbert quipped that if he wanted to see people attacking each other, he’d watch “The Real Housewives.” He also derided the misleading spin that some conspiracy theorists have attempted to put on the footage, suggesting that it shows demonstrators peacefully marching while police officers stood by. Colbert’s humorous observation was that the lovely footage reminded him of a pleasant weather documentary.
Naturally, Colbert couldn’t resist poking fun at some Republican politicians who used the footage to promote their own conspiracy theories. He singled out Senator Mike Lee for retweeting a theory that an undercover federal agent was mistaken for a Capital rioter due to a badge. Colbert’s satirical response to this claim was a comical reimagining of a scene straight out of an action movie, complete with a badge becoming a weapon.
But it wasn’t just Senator Lee making far-fetched claims. Louisiana Representative Kay Higgins also caught Colbert’s attention during a hearing with FBI Director Christopher Wray. Higgins asked Wray if he was familiar with the concept of a “ghost bus” and proceeded to describe it as a vehicle used for secret purposes, insinuating that the buses seen in the footage were filled with FBI informants disguised as Trump supporters. Colbert couldn’t resist using humor to point out the absurdity of these claims, referencing Occam’s razor and suggesting that Higgins may be cutting off his own ears.
Switching gears, Colbert turned his attention to some former Trump aides who recently spoke out against him. He discussed a Washington Post interview with 16 former Trump aides, all of whom expressed the belief that Trump should not be president. Colbert amusingly compared this situation to a hinge profile stating that “All My Exes testified against me at the sentencing.”
One of the most vocal critics of Trump mentioned in the interview was his former Chief of Staff, John Kelly. Colbert showed a clip of Kelly expressing his disbelief that anyone could still support Trump after everything he has said and done. Colbert playfully commented that Kelly looked just as calm as a cup of chamomile tea while making the remark.
In a final lighthearted segment, Colbert shared a fascinating scientific study on bat behavior. Researchers discovered that some bat species engage in non-penetrative sex, instead relying on close contact and the use of their large penises during the act. Colbert added his own comedic twist, mentioning that the researchers received an unsolicited email from a Dutch retiree who had been recording bat sex in a church attic.
As always, Colbert’s unique blend of humor and insight made for an entertaining and informative episode of “The Late Show.” His ability to find humor in even the most serious topics creates a lively and engaging atmosphere that keeps viewers coming back for more. So, whether you’re a fan of Colbert, the talk show genre, or simply crave something out of the ordinary, “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” is sure to provide an entertaining and memorable experience.
