On a recent episode of “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” the host kicked off the show with a bang. After the Opening Ceremony for the 2024 Paris Olympics, Jimmy Fallon shared his excitement with the audience. With 206 countries, 10,000 athletes, and even some honeymooners attending, Fallon couldn’t help but make a few jokes about the event.
One of the highlights of the Olympics was when LeBron James served as one of Team USA’s flag bearers. Fallon humorously commented that no American is more French than LeBron, receiving cheers and applause from the audience.
Fallon also mentioned that Peacock will be streaming over 5,000 hours of Olympic content, joking that they might be struggling to come up with enough programming to fill all that time. He even played a promo showcasing the extensive coverage Peacock plans to offer.
Taking a lighthearted jab at the British Olympic team, Fallon shared that they had flown in an extra chef to Paris because the food at the Olympic Village was subpar. He quipped that the food must be truly terrible if even the British couldn’t stomach it.
Making the audience laugh once again, Fallon showcased the official logos for various Olympic events. However, he revealed that these logos could easily double as unofficial logos for other unrelated things, leading to some hilarious visual associations.
Moving on to political news, Fallon shared that the Obamas had officially endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for President. He even played a video of the Obamas personally calling Harris to give their endorsement, creating an uplifting moment on the show.
In another unexpected turn, Fallon revealed that former President Trump would be delivering the keynote address at the world’s largest Bitcoin conference. He joked that Trump and crypto were “ruining all of your Thanksgivings since 2016,” eliciting laughs from the audience.
Switching gears, Fallon mentioned that Chevrolet had unveiled its new Corvette, boasting it as the most powerful V-8 ever produced in America. With a price tag of around $200,000, Fallon playfully commented that anyone driving the car must have a small dog due to its compact size.
Continuing with his entertaining monologue, Fallon shared a story about a man in China who broke a world record by spinning his phone on his finger 320 times before promptly dropping it in the toilet. The audience couldn’t help but sympathize with his unfortunate mishap.
Concluding the lively episode, Fallon mentioned that the highly anticipated movie “Deadpool & Wolverine” had hit theaters. He even played a hilarious segment featuring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, who jokingly teased each other about their respective characters.
The “Tonight Show” had an incredible lineup of guests for the night, including Nick Jonas, Sue Bird, Megan Rapinoe, and Ice Spice. The audience was in for a treat with interviews and a performance from the talented artists.
Jimmy Fallon‘s charm and humor continue to captivate viewers on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.” With his witty monologues and engaging interviews, it’s no wonder that the show remains a favorite among talk show fans.
