Late Night Highlights: Comedians on Politics and Media
Michael Kosta expressed his skepticism regarding L.A. mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt, commenting on Pratt’s continued political ambitions following the midterms. He humorously referred to Pratt’s candidacy as something akin to a reality TV show, drawing a parallel with historical figures in politics.
Kosta also addressed the broader cultural context, suggesting a decline in literacy with his remark, “How did this country get so stupid? Oh, that’s right, we stopped reading books.” This comment hinted at societal shifts contributing to unusual political scenarios.
“Spencer Pratt is standing up for the rights of all hard-working voters who look like ecstasy dealers.” – Michael Kosta
Jimmy Kimmel weighed in on the impending runoff election in Los Angeles, where Mayor Karen Bass was set to face off against Spencer Pratt. He remarked on the unusual nature of the candidates and speculated on the outcome, suggesting humorous scenarios about Pratt’s potential future endeavors if not elected.
“Spencer Pratt should not be a top two finalist for mayor. He should be D.J.ing the worst New Year’s Eve party in Reno right now.” – Jimmy Kimmel
Kimmel also noted that Pratt appeared to have already capitalized on the election by filming a reality show documenting his campaign, underscoring Pratt’s priorities.
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Greg Gutfeld humorously reported on CBS’s decision to fire ’60 Minutes’ anchor Scott Pelley, mentioning that even the iconic ’60 Minutes’ stopwatch was metaphorically ‘terminated.’ This added a comedic twist to a serious news event.
“CBS just fired longtime ‘60 Minutes’ correspondent Scott Pelley after he criticized his new bosses.” – Jimmy Fallon
Jimmy Fallon commented on the broader implications of media decisions, suggesting a shift in CBS’s political alignment and speculating on possible programming changes motivated by a desire to align with political figures. His quips illustrated the ongoing dynamics between media and politics.