In a recent episode of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” the host entertained the audience with his signature wit and humor. The show began with a musical introduction by Louis Po and the L show. Colbert thanked everyone for joining in, including the special guests Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen, who would be hosting CNN’s New Year’s Rock and Eve. He jokingly remarked about their expected levels of drinking for the evening, adding an extra dose of anticipation to the upcoming event.
Colbert then encouraged the audience to stay tuned until the end of the show, as Louis K and the Late Show band would be performing some Christmas music. He also mentioned a new song called “Christmas Time,” composed by their very own Nega Santos, which was sure to be a hit during the holiday season.
Shifting gears, Colbert moved on to his daily routine of keeping up with the news. He compared it to creating a splendid Christmas tree, meticulously selecting the most relevant stories and trimming them with topical ornaments. Adding a humorous touch, Colbert described a wild scenario involving hiding from poachers and using a chainsaw to bring down a telephone pole, all in the name of news.
In the “Meanwhile” segment, Colbert highlighted a peculiar news story: California regulators had approved rules to recycle waste water into drinking water. This initiative came in response to the state’s recent extreme droughts, including the driest three-year period ever recorded. Colbert couldn’t resist injecting some humor into the topic, jokingly asking the audience, “Would you drink toilet water?” and comparing the situation to Michelob Ultra’s slogan.
Moving on to another satirical news item, Colbert mentioned Tinder’s new $500 per month subscription, which allowed users to send messages without matching with someone. He showcased his quick wit by humorously commenting on the newfound ability to send unsolicited pictures while also admitting to being bad with money.
Colbert then segued into a contrast between a Swedish city’s effort to combat seasonal affective disorder by encouraging residents to greet each other and New York City’s residents dealing with the mysterious drops of water entering their mouths. He wittily pondered whether the water could have come from an air conditioner, highlighting the different approaches to lightening the winter mood.
The host dropped some surprising news about CBS potentially being sold, revealing talks of a merger between Warner Brothers Discovery and Paramount, CBS’s parent company. Colbert expressed his excitement about the prospect of a media mega-entity and listed the already significant media properties owned by Warner Bros.
Amidst the entertainment news, Colbert couldn’t resist sharing the latest celebrity baking update: Taylor Swift made cinnamon rolls for Travis Kel‘s pregame meal. He humorously questioned the choice of cinnamon rolls right before a football game but humorously attributed Kel’s performance in the third quarter to a food-induced nap.
Finally, Colbert concluded his energetic show by highlighting Victoria Beckham‘s viral video of her husband David Beckham working out. The audience was treated to a clip of the heartthrob’s intense fitness routine, further cementing his status as an international icon.
With the promise of more exciting episodes to come, Stephen Colbert bid farewell to his audience, wrapping up another night of laughter and entertainment on “The Late Show.”
