Late Night Highlights: Comedy Takes on Current Events

Welcome to Late Night Roundup, where we recap the highlights from recent late-night comedy shows. This helps you catch the humor even if you can’t stay up yourself.

‘Mango Loco’

President Trump plans to celebrate his 80th birthday along with America’s 250th anniversary at the White House this Sunday.

Jimmy Fallon joked on “The Tonight Show,” calling Trump “the only 80-year-old yelling, ‘Get on my lawn!'”

He added that for his birthday wish, Trump wants “Peace for the world,” while humorously noting Trump’s simultaneous interest in building a boxing ring at the White House.

“The U.F.C. fight will be a nice change for Trump. He can go from sleeping inside a sporting event to outside.” – JIMMY FALLON

Jimmy Kimmel added his own take, stating that U.F.C. C.E.O. Dana White assured the fight would proceed despite any weather concerns.

If God wanted the White House to be struck by lightning, that would have happened 18 months ago, so I think they’re pretty safe. – JIMMY KIMMEL

Kimmel also joked about the Monster Energy sponsorship:

Could there be a better metaphor for this administration than a giant Monster Energy logo on the White House lawn? – JIMMY KIMMEL

He humorously suggested “mango loco” as a fitting nickname for the president.

Desi Lydic chimed in with her perspective:

Peace in the Middle East is one thing, but a U.F.C. fight is obviously more important, you know? It’s like how Franklin Roosevelt missed the end of World War II to be at WrestleMania. – DESI LYDIC

The Punchiest Punchlines (Knicks Edition)

The NBA playoffs sparked plenty of jokes, especially with the recent win by the Knicks.

Jimmy Fallon greeted Knicks fans in his opening monologue:

Welcome to ‘The Tonight Show,’ and if you’re a Knicks fan, good morning. – JIMMY FALLON

Jimmy Kimmel likened the victory to a cinematic triumph:

This was the biggest victory for the city of New York since defeating Vigo the Carpathian in ‘Ghostbusters 2.’ – JIMMY KIMMEL

Fallon joked about potential future Knicks fans:

It was a wild night of partying here in New York City. I have a feeling a lot of future Knick fans will be born in about nine months. – JIMMY FALLON

Reflecting on the Knicks’ unexpected success, Fallon quipped:

Yeah, no one saw this coming. This would be like Mike Pence being named grand marshal of the pride parade. – JIMMY FALLON

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