In a recent episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, viewers were treated to a mix of hilarious monologue segments and intriguing news stories. Host Stephen Colbert kicked off the show by introducing the audience to the talented John Cena, who was set to appear on the show. But before Cena took the stage, award-winning poet Kwame Alexander also made a special appearance.
Colbert then reminded everyone about the upcoming Super Bowl, which would be aired live on CBS. He excitedly announced that immediately after the Super Bowl, a post-game show called “The Late Show Super Post Game Super Show” would feature an extraordinary lineup of guests, including John Krasinski, Ryan Gosling, and the legendary John Stewart. With their magnetic personalities, these guests were sure to keep viewers entertained on this special Super Bowl night.
Switching gears, Stephen Colbert‘s unique sense of humor took center stage as he recounted some interesting news stories. First, he mentioned the bizarre heist of a massive taxidermy polar bear at a resort near Edmonton, Canada. Despite the lack of leads, Colbert humorously suggested that the culprits could be college students, prompting a hilarious mental image of frat pledges being forced to dry hump the stolen bear on campus. Although the police were clueless, Colbert cheekily implied that it wouldn’t be difficult to find the stolen bear, as it was sure to be used as a bong.
Next on the agenda was a runaway monkey in the Scottish Highlands. Scottish authorities were using thermal imaging drones to track the escaped primate. Colbert playfully criticized this approach, joking that only animals could arrest other animals, according to the UN Charter. He further amused the audience by sharing a local’s account of spotting the monkey in his backyard, describing the interaction as “shocking and wonderful.” A few moments later, Colbert was informed that the monkey had been successfully captured and sedated, then returned to the park.
To conclude his segment, Colbert shared a fascinating story from England. A 285-year-old lemon, found inside a 19th-century cabinet, was recently auctioned off for a staggering $1,780. Colbert couldn’t help but poke fun at the absurdity of the situation, joking that Elbert Hubbard’s saying “when life gives you 285-year-old lemons, don’t make lemonade – someone will pay almost two grand for it” perfectly captured the irony.
With the energetic John Cena as the star guest and entertaining news segments ranging from stolen polar bears to runaway monkeys and centuries-old lemons, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert proved once again why it remains a must-watch talk show for comedy lovers everywhere.
