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TexasTowelie

(118,371 posts)
Sat Jan 18, 2025, 01:35 PM Jan 18

No laughing matter? What will comedy be during Trump admin 2.0? - CNN



After the notoriously thin-skinned President-elect engaged in a spat with NBC's last night host, Seth Meyers just this week, comedians and viewers beg the question... what will comedy and late night shows look like through another Trump administration. Comedian Roy Woods Jr. weighs in at the Table for Five.
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No laughing matter? What will comedy be during Trump admin 2.0? - CNN (Original Post) TexasTowelie Jan 18 OP
It will resemble Soviet comedy in the '80s. louis-t Jan 18 #1
i don't expect there will be much to laugh at YoshidaYui Jan 18 #2

louis-t

(23,902 posts)
1. It will resemble Soviet comedy in the '80s.
Sat Jan 18, 2025, 01:38 PM
Jan 18

Almost non-existent. I'm sure he will appoint someone to monitor all late-night hosts. He will quash all criticism of himself, then tell U.S. citizens how 'free' they are.

YoshidaYui

(43,106 posts)
2. i don't expect there will be much to laugh at
Sat Jan 18, 2025, 01:57 PM
Jan 18

especially when some serious stuff hits the fan.... everyone will be running for cover.

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