Father Guido Sarducci’s Conclave Analysis Won Late Night This Week

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In the phrase of “The State,” The Pope is on his way! This week marked the initial papal conclave during the YouTube livestream era, culminating with a new pope from Chicago who has an affinity for the Bears football team, “The Bear” television show, Malört liquor, and other delightful cultural symbols. Let’s delve into how the late-night entertainment world reacted to this historical event.

Initially, both Jimmy Fallon and Jimmy Kimmel utilized a captivating video of a cardinal locking the Sistine Chapel doors, hinting at an extravagant dance party inside once sealed. Kudos to The Tonight Show, for selecting a specific tune for the college of cardinals to boogie down to – “Abracadabra” by Lady Gaga. Stephen Colbert deserves recognition for discussing the peculiar outfits of Vatican guards, while The Daily Show spotlighted Lewis Black’s opinion on who should be the pope. However, I would also like to acknowledge After Midnight, which delved into a race equally significant in global affairs: the newly established Best Podcast category at the Golden Globes. They are both noteworthy in their standing and relevance! Here’s who else received papal approval this week in late-night television.

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A Tribute to Fan Fiction From Everybody’s Live

https://youtube.com/watch?v=watch?v=k_h2jSksL20

In conclusion, it’s refreshing to hear honesty towards influential figures, and by “influential,” I refer to the ability to control fan-made videos with a “Persuasive” setting by Doechii featuring SZA. The overzealous fanbase of the Saturday Night Live stars from the mid-2000s has become excessive, and it’s reassuring that John Mulaney addressed the issue. As someone who has enjoyed a single TikTok tune by The Lonely Island, I can attest to the overwhelming volume of content I’ve been exposed to, suggesting Seth Meyers and Stefan’s lawyer/artist, Shy, as a couple. It’s hard to fathom. Mulaney and Andy Samberg read a genuine fan fiction about them, which perfectly captured the discomfort. If they had licensed explicit content from Archive of Our Own (AO3), it would top this list.

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John Oliver’s Paddington Impression

https://youtube.com/watch?v=watch?v=RCunT46vxmg

John Oliver must accept the reality that the old brickyard he once frolicked in as a child (or where he enacted scenes from Bleak House as a youngster, call it potatoes if you prefer) is set to transform into a Universal Studios amusement park. That’s a tough pill to swallow, pal. To cope with this loss, Oliver channeled what a Paddington Bear raised in Bedfordshire might sound like, and it was quite moving. A few points are taken off because Paddington belongs to StudioCanal, not Universal. However, Oliver did correctly identify the Minions as embodying soccer-hooligan spirit.

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John Green Displays His Party Trick on The Daily Show

https://youtube.com/watch?v=watch?v=2uppLo4lZRc

God seems to enjoy a good puzzle, and John Green has certainly unraveled an intriguing one with his book titled “Everything Is Tuberculosis“. It leaves the common folk scratching their heads, wondering, “Alright, smarty-pants, how does _____ relate to tuberculosis?” Remarkably, Green manages to find a connection for every concept that Desi Lydic can conceive. This knack for tying everything back to your favorite subject is a skill worth developing. For instance, I can trace anything back to “Buffy the Vampire Slayer“. My husband, on the other hand, can do the same with the Cold War. In essence, discover what you’re passionate about, then learn to weave it into everything else, and you’ll find your understanding deepens significantly.

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Nick Offerman’s M:I Shtick

https://youtube.com/watch?v=watch?v=aJQQO88qeL0

1. What about rephrasing it like this: Instead of saying “Who doesn’t love a big entrance bit?”, you could say “Everyone seems to enjoy making grand entrances, don’t they?”

2. For Nick Offerman promoting his role in the final Mission: Impossible, you might write: Nick Offerman is talking about his part in the last Mission: Impossible movie, so naturally he decided to pull a humorous prank on one of Cleto and the Cletones. Jimmy Kimmel ought to make better use of his band for skits, or else he may end up losing them just like Seth Meyers did. These house bands are true national treasures and deserve to be featured more prominently in sketches.

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A True Expert on The Late Show

https://youtube.com/watch?v=watch?v=mmRVuB5exLM

It’s surprising that one of NBC’s properties didn’t feature Father Guido Sarducci this week, especially given that Don Novello brought his well-known character from SNL to The Late Show to discuss the papal conclave. Watching Stephen Colbert, who is a real Catholic, grapple with the sacrilege was an interesting addition. Did Father Guido talk more about Sonic the Hedgehog than expected? Yes, but isn’t Sonic somewhat like a Christ-like figure too? Moreover, what better way to honor the first American pope than by resurrecting an old sketch-comedy character. Perhaps a hot-dog-eating contest, but other than that, nothing else comes close. It’s also amusing to see someone smoking on late night. This week, Robby Hoffman and Andy Samberg were seen vaping on Everybody’s Live, but cigarettes will always beat vapes in terms of popularity.

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2025-05-09 18:33