On the latest episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, viewers were treated to an entertaining and lively discussion, covering a range of topics from the upcoming snowstorm to an epic Super Bowl win. Host Stephen Colbert kicked off the show with his trademark welcome, expressing his hope that viewers in the Northeast were prepared for the impending snowfall. He sarcastically mentioned that while New York City was expecting a snowstorm, it’s not something to be ashamed of since the region hadn’t seen much snow in the past two years.
Colbert then dove into the biggest news of the night – the Kansas City Chiefs’ thrilling overtime victory against the San Francisco 49ers in the Super Bowl. But what really stole the show was Travis, who managed to get drunk between the end of the game and the trophy ceremony. His dedication earned him a much-anticipated smooch from Taylor Swift, which added an extra layer of excitement to the night. Colbert playfully mentioned that he won a bet of $500 since there was no tongue involved in the kiss, much to the delight of the audience.
The discussion then took a political turn as Colbert addressed the controversy surrounding an ad supporting Independent presidential candidate Robert Kennedy Jr. While the ad featured images and music from his uncle John F. Kennedy’s 1960 campaign, Kennedy’s own family criticized it. Bobby Shriver, Kennedy’s cousin, expressed his mother’s disapproval, emphasizing her dedication to health care equity and respect for science and vaccines. RFK Jr. responded with a somewhat sarcastic comment, pointing out that his mother’s DNA was altered by the vaccine.
Colbert couldn’t resist mocking Kennedy’s subsequent tweet, in which he apologized if the ad had caused any pain to his family. Colbert found it somewhat insincere that Kennedy had pinned the ad at the top of his Twitter feed. He entertainingly compared it to sending someone a card apologizing for rubbing your ass on it and then sealing the envelope. The audience erupted in laughter, appreciating Colbert’s sharp wit.
Moving on, Colbert discussed the conspiracy theory circulating among right-wing internet wackos who believed that the NFL had rigged the Chiefs’ playoff game to ensure an endorsement for President Biden during the halftime show. Biden, however, playfully trolled the conspiracy theorists with a tweet featuring the dark Brandon meme and the phrase, “Just like we drew it up.” This tweet showcased Biden’s sense of humor and his ability to handle critics in a lighthearted manner.
Taking a lighter note, Colbert touched on Biden’s Super Bowl address on Twitter. Biden took a moment to address the shrinking size of sports drink bottles and the fewer chips in a bag, humorously calling for companies to put a stop to this “playing for suckers” tactic. Colbert entertained the audience with his impression of Biden, highlighting the president’s care for the American public.
The discussion then turned to a serious topic: the recently released report from the special council investigating Joe Biden‘s retention of classified documents. While the report found insufficient evidence to charge Biden with any crime, it did describe him as an elderly man with a poor memory. Colbert humorously compared the report to a jury stating that the defendant is not guilty but also pointing out his lack of physical appeal and questionable fashion choices.
The segment concluded with Colbert addressing concerns about Biden’s age. Democratic operatives had suggested better lighting or makeup to improve Biden’s public appearances. Colbert playfully suggested that under a harsh fluorescent bulb, Biden looked old, but in natural light, he looked much better. This playful banter about Biden’s age set the stage for a dramatic showdown between him and former President Trump.
The episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert was filled with laughter, political commentary, and entertaining moments. While viewers eagerly await the next episode, it is clear that Colbert continues to provide an engaging and lively talk show experience for fans of all ages.
