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Less Epic, Less Furious
On Monday, President Trump referred to the U.S. attacks on Iran, formally known as Operation Epic Fury, as a “miniwar.” On Wednesday, he called it a “skirmish.”
“First, it was an excursion. Then it was a miniwar, and now it’s a skirmish,” Jimmy Kimmel said.
“Next month it’ll be a tiff. It will be a $200 billion tiff.” — JIMMY KIMMEL
“Aw! That’s fun. It’s a little miniwar. It can’t be illegal if it’s just a lil’-ol-thing. [imitating Trump] ‘I call it World War .003. It’s just a little — my beautiful little war.” — SETH MEYERS
“They’re just renaming it. They’re treating the war like it’s HBO. They went from HBO to HBO Go to HBO Now to HBO Max to Max back to HBO Max. Although if you ask me, a much simpler name would just be, The One That Has ‘Game of Thrones.’” — SETH MEYERS
The Punchiest Punchlines (M.C. Marco Rubio Edition)
“Really, Marco? A little inappropriate to be quoting old rap lyrics while you’re talking about war. I mean, can you imagine your doctor telling you, ‘If you’re looking for the tumor on this scan, whoop, there it is. I’m afraid it’s actually spread from the windows to the walls.’” — DESI LYDIC, on Marco Rubio saying Iran’s leadership was “insane in the brain” during a White House briefing on Tuesday
“Sounds to me like somebody’s been listening to his hip-hop hits of 1993 CD.” — JIMMY KIMMEL
“I’m sorry, we’re getting breaking news that rap is no longer cool.” — DESI LYDIC
“When asked yesterday during a press briefing what his DJ name is, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said, ‘You’re not ready for my DJ name.’ Based on how lame you are, I’m going to guess DJ Secretary of State Marco Rubio?” — SETH MEYERS, regarding Rubio DJing a recent family wedding
“How is no one in this administration busy? Marco Rubio’s DJing, Kash Patel is partying in locker rooms, R.F.K. is working out with Kid Rock, Donald Trump has scheduled nap times in the middle of meetings.” — DESI LYDIC
The Bits Worth Watching
A Tony-nominated creator and star of “Titaníque,” Marla Mindelle, spoke with Desi Lydic about the show’s journey to Broadway on Wednesday’s “Daily Show.”
What We’re Excited About on Thursday Night
The “Last Week Tonight” host John Oliver will appear on Thursday’s “The Late Show.”
Also, Check This Out
The 27-year-old singer, songwriter and guitarist Towa Bird got her start on TikTok, and now she’s releasing “Gentleman,” her second LP of confident, clever rock songs.
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