In a recent episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live, host Jimmy Kimmel kicked off the show by expressing his excitement for wrapping up the year 2024. He shared that the office had recently held a secret Santa gift exchange, which reminded him that even though coworkers spend a significant amount of time together, they often have no idea about each other’s preferences.
However, one person in particular was required to attend the staff holiday party this year – Geo, who had skipped the party the previous year claiming he didn’t have a babysitter. Jimmy made Geo swear that he would not only show up for the party but also stay until Jimmy left, which he agreed to. Jimmy also took the opportunity to lay out a few rules for his coworkers, including not asking him to be on their podcasts.
Moving on to the main highlight of the show, Jimmy discussed Donald Trump being named Time magazine’s Person of the Year. Tracing back the history between Trump and Time magazine, Jimmy humorously mentioned Trump’s previous comments about the magazine while also highlighting that being named Person of the Year was a no-brainer given the impact Trump has had.
While Trump was celebrating his achievement in a hilarious fashion on the New York Stock Exchange, Jimmy shifted focus to President Biden, who had recently commuted the sentences of almost 1500 Americans serving time for nonviolent crimes. This act of clemency marked the biggest in modern American history.
Jimmy also brought up a recent cyber attack on Crispy Cream, joking about the safety of donuts in the internet age. He shared a personal anecdote about how donuts were obtained in his childhood, emphasizing the greatness of the treat regardless of their online accessibility.
The show also touched on recall calls from 2024, highlighting various products that were recalled due to potential hazards or contamination. With a humorous twist, Jimmy presented a compilation of the year’s most memorable unnecessary censorship moments, showcasing TV instances that were bleeped or blurred for comedic effect.
As the show came to a close, Jimmy concluded by reflecting on the year’s best TV moments and teasing viewers about what’s to come. Overall, this episode provided a lively and entertaining look at the happenings in the world of politics, entertainment, and pop culture.
