I know this is a matter of personal preference but I absolutely cannot stand John Oliver. Every joke feels so tangential and contrived that it's nearly a non sequitur à la Family Guy cutaway gags, and almost none of them ever seem to land for me. Then again, I think the target demographic is moreso Gen X than younger generations so maybe that's why.
That makes sense and I've felt the same with a few bits they've done recently, and they harp on things a little too long sometimes (Lyndon Johnson's nuts, for example), but I still think he/the writers make compelling arguments and present them in interesting ways.
It's amusing and informative, perfect for laugh-crying about the state of the world.
I think people underrate the other hosts on that show. Desi Lydic, Jordan Klepper, Ronny Chieng, and Josh Johnson are all outstanding. Store brand Rob Riggle guy is OK.
Seth Meyers. I actually think he's a better late-night host than Colbert, though I like them both. Seth is much more willing to let his staff take risks and do silly experiments that may or may not work. I think landing the Late Show gig infected Colbert with "Smart White Guy Whose Success Renders Him Unable to Smell His Own Farts" syndrome. Not that he's not a talented comedian, he is, but after the show found its footing it started to feel pretty same-y to me.
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prole@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 45 pts · 81d
The Daily Show? Jon Stewart hosts on Monday nights and it's just like the old days
warbond@lemmy.world · 19 pts · 81d
And Last Week Tonight with Jon Oliver.
For the late shows I like Kimmel well enough, but he just doesn't have the same charisma as Colbert.
YaBoyMax@programming.dev · 4 pts · 81d
I know this is a matter of personal preference but I absolutely cannot stand John Oliver. Every joke feels so tangential and contrived that it's nearly a non sequitur à la Family Guy cutaway gags, and almost none of them ever seem to land for me. Then again, I think the target demographic is moreso Gen X than younger generations so maybe that's why.
prole@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 5 pts · 81d
Yeah I feel this, and I feel like it's gotten worse. It's often borderline "omg so randumb!!1!eleven! Holds up spork" type shit
warbond@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 81d
(oops, it's John, not Jon)
That makes sense and I've felt the same with a few bits they've done recently, and they harp on things a little too long sometimes (Lyndon Johnson's nuts, for example), but I still think he/the writers make compelling arguments and present them in interesting ways.
It's amusing and informative, perfect for laugh-crying about the state of the world.
queerlilhayseed@piefed.blahaj.zone · 8 pts · 81d
I think people underrate the other hosts on that show. Desi Lydic, Jordan Klepper, Ronny Chieng, and Josh Johnson are all outstanding. Store brand Rob Riggle guy is OK.
muffedtrims@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 81d
Hey! You can't say that about what's his name
Kolanaki@pawb.social · 23 pts · 81d
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver.
Also I highly doubt Colbert will just retire or go away. He'll probably do live shit or a podcast until he gets another show going.
WeirdGoesPro@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 2 pts · 81d
I dream of the day he joins Team Coco.
Kolanaki@pawb.social · 5 pts · 81d
It would be perfect.
COnan & COlbert.
queerlilhayseed@piefed.blahaj.zone · 18 pts · 81d
Seth Meyers. I actually think he's a better late-night host than Colbert, though I like them both. Seth is much more willing to let his staff take risks and do silly experiments that may or may not work. I think landing the Late Show gig infected Colbert with "Smart White Guy Whose Success Renders Him Unable to Smell His Own Farts" syndrome. Not that he's not a talented comedian, he is, but after the show found its footing it started to feel pretty same-y to me.
BarneyPiccolo@lemmy.cafe · 2 pts · 81d
Seth is my favorite late night host. His Closer Look segments are great.
noxypaws@pawb.social · 5 pts · 81d
Tim Heidecker and whatever pure good he and The Onion keep doing with Infowars
_haha_oh_wow_@sh.itjust.works · 4 pts · 81d
Daily Show? Last Week Tonight minus the guests?
Chef@sh.itjust.works · 3 pts · 81d
Walter Masterson is probably the closest I can think of when he baits MAGA.
slazer2au@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 81d
Not since Sir Michael Parkinson died.
Proprietary_Blend@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 81d
Is Morton Downey Jr still on?