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All That Glitters
President Trump is selling gold commemorative coins in conjunction with the U.F.C. “Freedom 250” fight taking place on the South Lawn of the White House this Sunday, his 80th birthday. According to the website selling them, the president designed the medallions, which have his face on them and are priced as high as $12,000.
Desi Lydic did a spit take at the price on Wednesday’s “The Daily Show.”
“$12,000? For a coin? Does it come with a used Honda Civic?” — DESI LYDIC
“Oh, oh, OK. Ending the war is important, but a collab with U.F.C., I mean, that doesn’t come along every day. Although, I’m not really sure that a coin is the right way to commemorate a U.F.C. fight. Seems like the kind of thing you commemorate with a tramp stamp.” — DESI LYDIC
“But a coin seems a little weird, like a weird fit for U.F.C. bros, doesn’t it? ‘[imitating U.F.C. bro] The only thing I love more than fighting is cherishing sweet memories with decorative coinage.’” — DESI LYDIC
“This is classic Donald Trump. No amount of money is too small for him to try to grift someone out of. The guy will skim off $2 billion with a global crypto scheme one week, and the next, he’ll try to steal your uncle’s beer money with a coin that’s got his face on it.” — DESI LYDIC
“You really have to hand it to Trump. I mean, it takes a special kind of con man to sell your supporters money they cannot spend any place.” — JIMMY KIMMEL
The Punchiest Punchlines (Thanks For Staying Home Edition)
“Tonight in New York City, it was Game 4 of the N.B.A. finals between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks. The highest priced ticket for tonight’s game was over $100,000. Yeah, and Knicks fans were willing to pay double if Trump stayed home.” — JIMMY FALLON
“President Trump was not at Game 4. He elected to fart-nap at home tonight. He decided to stay home and get booed by his wife instead.” — JIMMY KIMMEL
“Yep, President Trump decided to skip tonight’s game, but he said, ‘Don’t worry, Knicks fans, I’ll be sleeping there in spirit.’” — JIMMY FALLON
“A video has gained attention online that appears to show President Trump sleeping during Game 3 of the N.B.A. Finals. At Madison Square Garden. With the Knicks up two to nothing. Maybe the loudest thing I can imagine sleeping through. His white noise machine at home must be set to ‘explosion at the fireworks factory.’” — SETH MEYERS
The Bits Worth Watching
Kenny Loggins joined Jimmy Fallon, The Roots and Kevin Bacon for a “Classroom Instruments” medley on Wednesday’s “Tonight Show.”
What We’re Excited About on Thursday Night
The “Las Culturistas” co-hosts, Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers, will return to Thursday’s “Late Night with Seth Meyers.”
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Across the United States, orchestras are programming more live performances of movie soundtracks like “Star Wars” and “Harry Potter” in a bid for box office revenue.
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