In this segment, Colbert humorously touches on various news stories and pop culture tidbits. First up is a rebranding announcement from Coors Light, which is changing its name. Colbert jokingly hopes that the new name won’t be misleading. Moving on to sports, an amusing video of NFL star Xavier Legette eating a squirrel from his yard surfaces. Colbert playfully emphasizes the shock factor of an NFL player indulging in such a peculiar snack.
Next, a study reveals that paper straws, often hailed as eco-friendly alternatives, may not be as environmentally friendly as previously believed. Colbert light-heartedly points out how they at least prevent everything from tasting like paper, even though they don’t necessarily work as well as desired.
Television news takes center stage next, as actors from the TV show Severance promote the launch of their second season by reenacting scenes inside a glass cubicle in New York City’s bustling Grand Central Terminal. Not to be outdone, Netflix promotes its widely popular show Squid Game by staging a murder on a sea train.
In a surprising revelation, retail giant Walmart unveils its first logo refresh in nearly two decades. Colbert notes the significance of such a change and humorously comments on the bold new design.
Colbert then shifts the spotlight to some rather peculiar news stories. In Australia, marbleized mystery balls have caused the closure of nine Sydney beaches, leaving locals and visitors puzzled. Meanwhile, in Italy, a soccer team called Lazio fires its far-right Eagle mascot handler over his social media posts about his recent penile prosthesis surgery, which allegedly improves sexual performance.
One of the major headlines discussed is the impending shutdown of TikTok in the United States. With users scrambling to find an alternative, many are turning to the Chinese-owned app, Rednote. Colbert amusingly points out that Americans may struggle with the app as it is primarily designed for a Chinese audience, complete with Mandarin as the default language.
To add a touch of entertainment news flair, Colbert reveals in an interview that actor Rob Lowe recorded a yacht rock demo with the band Toto while under the influence of cocaine. This revelation, according to Colbert, solidifies it as the “most ’80s sentence” ever uttered.
As the segment concludes, Colbert teases the upcoming guest, actress Kate Winslet. It’s clear that The Late Show continues to deliver entertaining and lighthearted moments for fans of late-night talk shows.
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