In political news, Trump hinted at keeping TikTok around for a few more months through an executive order. Jimmy had fun with the idea, comparing the endless scrolling on TikTok to thinking you’re done but ending up scrolling for a little longer. He also joked about the TikTok CEO being excited to attend Trump’s inauguration, saying that “spying in person hits different.”
During his farewell address, President Biden warned against the dangers of oligarchy and a tech industrial complex. Jimmy playfully questioned where this side of Biden was during the election, joking about his sudden use of complex terms like “oligarchy” and “tech industrial complex.” Biden proposed higher taxes on billionaires, a ban on congressional stock trading, and term limits for the Supreme Court.
Moving on to lighter news, Jimmy shared a humorous story about a Southwest Airlines flight being delayed due to the pilot being arrested for a DUI. He couldn’t resist making a comparison to Spirit Airlines, known for their strict protocols. Jimmy entertained his audience with a segment called “Sports Smash,” covering various sports events happening at the same time, including the NFL playoffs, the college football national championship, and the Australian Open. He even joked about DirecTV introducing a sports package that included a pickleball channel.
As always, Jimmy had some entertaining and unexpected moments in the show. He shared a joke about Progresso releasing a chicken-noodle-soup-flavored hard candy, amusing the audience with his funny commentary. He also poked fun at people giving up on their New Year’s resolutions halfway through January.
Throughout the show, Jimmy interacted with his cameraman, Dan, who mistakenly thought he could perform a segment called “Songs from the Cameraman.” Jimmy had to stop him and call security, creating a comedic moment. Additionally, Jimmy shared some quirky news stories, including a woman finding weed with her Burger King order and a man complaining about fries coming with his White Castle burger.
To end the show on a high note, Jimmy presented the “Tonight Show Superlatives” segment, featuring NFL players from the Baltimore Ravens and the Buffalo Bills. The awards given out were humorous and brought a lot of laughs to the audience.
Overall, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon provided its usual dose of laughter and entertainment, touching on political news, amusing anecdotes, and sports highlights. With Jimmy’s wit and comedic timing, it’s no wonder the show continues to be a hit among viewers.
