As a seasoned gamer who has spent countless hours navigating the virtual worlds of politics and satire, I must say that last night’s Late Show with Stephen Colbert was a nostalgic trip down memory lane. For over a decade, we’ve been entangled in the 2016 news cycle, thanks to none other than Donald Trump. It feels like a game of Candy Crush that just won’t end!
I hopped over to Philly myself, as a gamer, to catch Stephen Colbert’s election eve interview on The Late Show with Tim Walz. This former high school football coach-turned VP candidate offered us all an inspiring locker room talk before the big game on Tuesday.
Gov. Walz wasn’t able to appear at the Ed Sullivan Theater because it’s not located in a swing state,” Colbert jokingly stated on Monday evening, prior to airing a pre-recorded conversation with Kamala Harris’ vice presidential candidate, which was filmed at the Johnson Hall coffee shop in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. (Paraphrased)
At the outset of the interview, Colbert inquired about Walz’s ups and downs during the campaign trail; to which the vice presidential candidate replied there were no lows. In response, the host of “The Late Show” humorously wondered, “Not even when you shared the stage with J.D. Vance?
“OK, that was not great,” Walz admitted.
“What he enjoys most? Encounters with his old pupils, many of whom return to visit him at various events.
Walz’s quick 10-minute softball chat delved into various topics such as his encounter with his wife, Gwen; his fondness for Diet Mountain Dew; and the most effective Midwestern jabs like “I’m not mad at you, I’m mad at your actions.” During this conversation, they even engaged in a game of paper football.
When queried about his feelings towards the deadlocked election surveys, Walz expressed no shock. “I find it disheartening,” he stated, “as I believe the decision between us is extremely clear. However, given the nation’s current division, it’s not unexpected.
He clarified, as asked by Colbert, the idea of an opportunity economy using the analogy of auto repair.
As a gamer, I’d rephrase it like this: “Your game is running a bit slow, but it’s still playable. If it’s an old one, you could give it a tune-up, specifically focusing on the carburetor, which is like the middle class of your game’s engine. A small investment in this area can greatly improve the overall performance of the game. It ensures smooth operation and better airflow, much like how investing in the middle class benefits the entire system.
The conversation concluded with Walz delivering an inspiring speech. “We understand that we’ve reached the last two minutes of this game,” he stated. “We’re going to give our all, knowing full well that we must give everything we’ve got on the field because, you see, the essence of democracy is at risk here.
Previously, on “Last Week Tonight,” host John Oliver had a chat with Colbert following an appearance by Governor Walz. During their discussion, they shared insights about their long-standing comedy coverage of former President Donald Trump.
Oliver remarked that since 2016 arrived, it seems as though it’s always been around. In fact, we’ve been immersed in the ongoing 2016 news cycle for a total of eight years.
Colbert previously showed a 2015 clip from The Late Show featuring Oliver expressing indifference towards Donald Trump’s initial presidential bid. On Monday, Oliver expressed a longing for such a time, saying, “How wonderful it would be to return to that era! I just yearn to be in a place where I no longer have to worry about him. So, I want to go back to my original mindset – one in which he holds no significance.” Essentially, Oliver wishes for a return to a time when Trump’s presidency didn’t matter to him.
In a different part of the interview, Colbert brought up Elon Musk’s ongoing disagreement with John Oliver, the comedian from Last Week Tonight.
Oliver observed that one aspect of the billionaire Trump supporter is his apparent affection for comedy. However, he’s attempting to be humorous, and unfortunately, wealth doesn’t guarantee humor. So, inherently, he may never truly be funny, which could be causing him distress since he strives so hard to be amusing. Every time he tries, it seems as if the laughter he desires remains elusive, constantly out of reach. This unattainable laughter will likely leave a void in the core of his being for quite some time.
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2024-11-05 08:54