Colbert further highlighted the solidarity shown by Outback Steakhouse, which lowered their Bloom Onions to half-mast in response to this lamentable news. He amusingly pointed out that one of the complications of TGI Fridays‘ bankruptcy is the fear that customers might redeem $50 million in outstanding gift cards, potentially rendering them worthless.
Colbert took a moment to bid farewell to TGI Fridays, playfully reminiscing about their iconic dishes like loaded potato skins, boneless buffalo shrimp, and bourbon-battered Maple loed beer fried donkey poppers. He gave a comical salute to these delicacies and concluded that, regardless of what happens, it will always be Friday in our hearts.
Moving on to a more serious topic, Colbert discussed the impact of Trump‘s presidency. He mentioned that the Department of Justice is working to wind down criminal cases against him before he takes office. Colbert humorously compared this to the lyrics of the song “I Fought the Law and What I Won.” It seems that Trump is already reaping the benefits of being President-elect.
Colbert then shifted the conversation to RFK Jr, a persona known for his distinctive behavior. He mentioned that RFK Jr has done some peculiar things, such as dumping a dead bear in Central Park as a prank and beheading a whale, which he then strapped to the roof of his minivan for a five-hour drive home. Colbert jokingly attributed this behavior to a worm that got into his brain and ate a portion of it.
The late-night host expressed his disbelief at the fact that RFK Jr is being considered for a major role in American health despite his eccentricities. Trump has declared that RFK Jr will “go wild on health,” but Colbert cheekily commented that he prefers his medicine to be wild.
Colbert also touched on the geopolitical situation, mentioning that North Korea has sent 10,000 troops to Russia, potentially impacting the war in Ukraine. He humorously speculated on how the troops could be distracted by their newfound online freedom and the abundance of pornography available to them. Colbert even offered a satirical welcome to North Korean soldiers to the world of tomorrow.
The talk show host couldn’t help but comment on Equatorial Guinea’s financial investigator, Balazar Ibang Anggonga, whose 400 sex tapes have leaked. Colbert jokingly stated that this man looks exactly how one would imagine someone with 400 sex tapes holding up one finger to represent the number of women he hasn’t had sex with.
Closing the segment, Colbert addressed the escape of 43 monkeys from a South Carolina research facility. He playfully sang a modified version of “Under the Sea” to express his desire to see these monkeys spreading rabies and causing mischief.
Stay tuned for more exciting and amusing moments on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
