Late Night Roundup: Comedy Highlights

The late-night comedy shows delivered laughs with their takes on recent events and happenings. Hosts like Jimmy Fallon covered several amusing topics, allowing everyone to sleep easy while they kept up with the comedy.

Happy Birthday, America!

President Trump recently held a rally for America’s 250th anniversary. There was a change in musical plans as artists withdrew. Jimmy Fallon quipped about this on “The Tonight Show,” saying: “It’s the first event where B.Y.O.B. means ‘bring your own band.’” He continued with jokes on the event, mentioning the military flyover and performances, jesting that even Trump’s fans might have felt like it was a repeat event. The celebration launched the large Great American State Fair on the National Mall, boasting a variety of foods typical to such venues. Fallon humorously listed items offered like funnel cake and corn dogs, adding that these are typical foods even during Trump’s colonoscopy. More laughs followed with remarks on JD Vance in a dunk tank and Kash Patel in a ‘drunk tank’. The fair included attractions like a 110-foot Ferris wheel, though Fallon joked that Marco Rubio might be too short to enjoy them. While the fair promised fun, Fallon joked about the dubious source of water for any won goldfish.

The Punchiest Punchlines (World Cup Edition)

The U.S. team’s upcoming match against Turkey in the World Cup, despite being inconsequential as both teams already had their fates decided, still provided fodder for comedy. Fans made humorous signs, one asking “Who is this for?” and suggesting players use their hands for fun. Greg Gutfeld noted that a Brooklyn escort service was charging World Cup players high fees, attributing it to the time it takes the players to score. Josh Johnson brought humor to how T.S.A. strictly monitors passengers, specifically about bringing ranch dressing as carry-ons.