Stephen Colbert And A Cat Shredded The Debate From Home
Ron Dicker
While we would hesitate to call any political comedy warm and fuzzy, Stephen Colbert’s take on the second presidential debate was about as close as you can get.
Because no new “Late Show” aired Monday, host Colbert spoke from his study with a cat he called “Mr. Whiskerpants.” The former launched a few good zingers and even sang a folk song about Ken Bone.
But Mr. Whiskerpants stole the show, serving as an important prop when Colbert said, “We learned that Donald Trump believes that if you’re a star you can grab women by the, um .....
Perfect timing, Mr. Whiskerpants.
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He pledged Jimmy Fallon's money to charity.
After auctioning off a portrait of himself for $26,000, Colbert went on his show and announced that Jimmy Fallon had agreed to match those funds. Only problem was, he never told Jimmy he was going to do that. As Fallon explained in an interview with our own Arianna, "Literally he did not call me or ask me or consult with me and see if I would ever match $26,000 to a charity." We guess Colbert just KNEW his BFF for six months would come through.
He also testified in character before the House.
A lot of people weren't amused by Colbert's in-character testimony before a House hearing on undocumented farm workers, but his appearance shed critical light on an issue that most people don't understand, while also mocking that misunderstanding at its source.
He ran for President Of The United States Of South Carolina.
Colbert heightened the absurdity of forming his own Super PAC by deciding to "explore" running for President Of The United States Of South Carolina. But before he could enter the election, he was legally required to hand over the reigns of his Super PAC to a trusted source, i.e. Jon Stewart.
He copes with rejection like a boss.
After Daft Punk cancelled their appearance on "The Colbert Report" the day before the taping, Colbert took the high road and mercilessly mocked them, MTV and Viacom. He also revealed the reason: that Daft Punk was to be a surprise performer at the VMA's in September. So... SURPRISE!
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He makes the most of every 'sponsortunity.'
It is a brave marketing director who gives Stephen Colbert money for a branded segment. In this Wheat Thins episode, Colbert read an actual memo sent to him by the company, explaining Wheat Thins' role in all of our lives.
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