Stephen Colbert compares Trump’s presidency to ‘explosive diarrhea’ as late-night hosts weigh in on the election

On November 8, 2024By Pranco

Following the results of the 2024 presidential election, late night hosts are addressing the serious elephant in the room while trying to keep things light.

Seth Meyers opened Wednesday Late evening show by saying that it is “a privilege to be here with you, to not feel alone,” and that “we will not let anything take away that joy, even if we talk about things that are not particularly joyful.” ‘

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After admitting he voted for Kamala Harris, Meyers continued his opening statement by saying what many Democrats already know. “I don’t think Donald Trump is a good person. I’d even go so far as to say he’s a bad person. In my defense, I’m just basing that on everything I’ve ever been taught about what makes someone good or bad.

While he acknowledged that it is still a privilege to live in a democratic country, he went on to say the mission of Late evening was “finding laughter, finding connection, finding joy, even when things are bleak.”

Meanwhile, Stephen Colbert got straight to the point The late show. “Well, f… It happened… again. After a bizarre and brutal campaign fueled by a desperate need to avoid going to jail, Donald Trump has won the 2024 election,” he said in his opening monologue.

“The deep shock and sense of loss are enormous. But let’s look on the bright side: at least this way there will be a peaceful transfer of power. Mike Pence, olly olly ox free,” Colbert added. “Yesterday I walked around all day, proudly wearing my ‘I voted’ sticker. Today I wore my ‘I’m questioning my fundamental belief in the goodness of humanity’ sticker.”

The comedian noted, “As a late night host, people often say to me, ‘Come on, part of the show has to want Trump to win because he gives you so much material to work with.’ No, no. No one says to the guy cleaning the bathroom, “Wow, you must love it when someone has explosive diarrhea.” There is so much material you can work with. ”

On a more serious note, Colbert explained that several people apologized for having to put on a show after Trump’s victory. “That’s nice of them to say, but I don’t have to do a show. I get to do a show tonight,” he said said.

“Because what do we most want to become, especially in times like these? Not the only one,” Colbert added. “So thanks for being here.”

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