Late-night comedians Steve Colbert, Jimmy Kimmel brought and Seth Meyers humor to the forefront as they dissected the recent selection of Louisiana Congressman Mike Johnson as the new Speaker of the House by the Republicans. With their unique comedic styles, Colbert and Kimmel illuminated the political landscape in a way that only they can.
Who is Mike Johnson, the 56th Speaker of the House?
In his regular “Talking Heads” skit, Colbert introduced the 56th Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson, in a hilariously unfiltered manner. The choice of Mike Johnson may have left many Americans scratching their heads, but Colbert pointed out that this obscurity might be Johnson’s greatest strength.
Colbert quipped, “The fact that no one knows who he is might be Johnson’s greatest strength because apparently, there doesn’t appear to be anyone who hates Johnson enough to sabotage his rise.” It seems the 56th Speaker’s relative obscurity helped him avoid the pitfalls that have befallen more prominent Republican figures.
Late-Night Jokes is on Speaker Johnson’s Controversial Views
As Colbert dug deeper into Speaker Johnson’s background, he uncovered the Congressman’s controversial views, especially regarding the 2020 election. Colbert humorously revealed that Johnson played a significant role in the effort to overturn the 2020 election and even had some rather extreme beliefs. Johnson’s assertion about “gender fluid space lasers” added a layer of absurdity to an already bizarre situation.
House Republicans’ Unconventional Celebration
Colbert couldn’t help but point out the unusual celebratory atmosphere among House Republicans as they gathered on the steps of the Capitol. He remarked, “They celebrated their momentous achievement of having a leader. That’s the sort of ceremony that’s usually celebrating the passage of Medicare or ending the war.”
This peculiar celebration raised eyebrows and provided ample laughing material for Colbert and Kimmel.
Kimmel‘s Take on Kevin McCarthy’s Loss
Jimmy Kimmel weighed in on the situation, focusing on the biggest loser of the day, former Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Kimmel hilariously criticized McCarthy’s idea of returning as Speaker with Jim Jordan as his “assistant speaker,” a role that, according to Kimmel, might not even exist.
Kimmel mused, “How would an assistant speaker work? Like, McCarthy says something, Jim Jordan goes, ‘I also say that.’ But that isn’t happening now that Johnson is in charge.” Kimmel’s sharp wit added a new dimension to the unfolding political drama.
Biden’s Reaction to Mike Johnson
President Biden’s reaction to Mike Johnson’s election was a source of amusement for Kimmel. He recounted that Biden, in a typical presidential gesture, called Johnson to congratulate him on his victory. However, Johnson’s response was far from ordinary, as he openly expressed his intent to “burn democracy to the ground.”
The Irony of Republican Support for Mike Johnson
Kimmel couldn’t resist pointing out the irony in the Republican Party’s overwhelming support for Johnson, even from prominent figures like Mike Pence. He highlighted how Pence, who was targeted during the January 6 events, now endorsed Johnson. The humor was in the stark contrast between the chaos of that day and the GOP’s present unity behind their newly elected Speaker.
Seth Meyers’ Hilarious Take on Speaker Mike Johnson
Late-night comedy took center stage as Seth Meyers joined the fray, offering his own brand of humor and insight into the selection of Mike Johnson as the new Speaker of the House. Meyers quipped, “Today, a new speaker, a far-right conservative who almost no one has heard of named Mike Johnson. I think they’re hoping to bore everyone into forgetting how extreme he is.”
Meyers didn’t hold back when it came to poking fun at Johnson’s relatively anonymous persona. He humorously suggested, “Mike Johnson is the fake name they give you when you call tech support. So it sounds like you’re talking to someone in Kansas when you’re definitely talking to someone in Albania. [Albanian accent] Yes, I am Mike Johnson. Did you try to unplug and plug in again? [Normal voice]”
Meyers highlighted the lack of knowledge even within the Republican Party about their new Speaker. He shared that Senator Susan Collins admitted she’d have to look him up, a fact that generated laughter from his audience.
In classic Meyers style, he concluded, “Well, when you Google him, you’re going to need to put in more information than just the name Mike Johnson. Mike Johnson is such a common name. Most of us went to school with one. My Mike Johnson played baseball.”
Late-night comedians continue to lampoon the ever-evolving political landscape with their unique lens through which to view the current state of American politics. With their clever observations and comedic timing, Colbert, Kimmel, and Meyers have succeeded in transforming an obscure political figure into the subject of much laughter and conversation. Hey, finding humor in the most unexpected places, transforming the mundane into the extraordinary, is here to stay and who says that is not helpful in our heated polarized society.
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