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Cool It
The Department of Homeland Security has asked employees of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to avoid using the word “ice” in descriptions of winter storms, fearing negative associations with poor weather conditions and immigration enforcement officials.
“Just think about it: ICE is so unpopular, they want FEMA to not use the word ‘ice,’” Seth Meyers said on Monday.
“You know your federal agency is doing well when they’re concerned that mentioning its name can damage winter’s reputation.” — JIMMY KIMMEL
“I mean, freezing rain is great, but what do you call it when it’s no longer in the air? Is FEMA going to start posting signs that say, ‘Watch out for solid cold ground rain’?” — SETH MEYERS
“Also, frozen water has dibs on the word ‘ice’ — these guys should have to change their name. Call them what they are, someone’s loser uncle salivating over handguns. Oh, wait, never mind — that’s SLUSH.” — SETH MEYERS
“ICE’s approval rating is negative-27 points. They are colder than actual ice. I’m sorry — they are colder than freezing rain that has come earthbound and then formed into a slippy substance on the ground.” — SETH MEYERS
“I think we can all agree: [expletive] ice.” — STEPHEN COLBERT
The Punchiest Punchlines (Melania: The Movie Edition)
“On Saturday night, as the nation was mourning the tragic events in Minneapolis, the Trumps hosted a special screening of the new ‘Melania’ movie at the White House. It was attended by Donald, Melania, Tim Cook, the C.E.O. of Apple, Tony Robbins and Mike Tyson. I sure hope they had some cameras rolling when Melania made small talk with Mike Tyson because that is the documentary I would like to see.” — JIMMY KIMMEL
“President Trump hosted a screening over the weekend at the White House of first lady Melania Trump’s new documentary ‘Melania,’ and it’s already getting some award buzz for Least Animated Feature.” — SETH MEYERS
“Man, they are really testing his ability to stay awake: ‘Sir, would you like to sit in the dark and watch a movie about your wife? Sir? He’s already out.’” — SETH MEYERS
“Move over, ‘Avatar’ sequels — here’s another movie that wasn’t necessary.” — JON STEWART
“The film was a $75 million gift to the Trumps from Amazon, and the president was very grateful. He said that without this documentary he’d know nothing about his wife.” — JIMMY KIMMEL
“Also, love the tagline to the movie: ‘Melania, the inspiring true story of how an online shopping billionaire paid millions to curry favor with the president.’” — JON STEWART
The Bits Worth Watching
New York City’s mayor, Zohran Mamdani, made a surprise appearance during Jimmy Fallon’s Monday night monologue on “The Tonight Show.”
What We’re Excited About on Tuesday Night
Niecy Nash-Betts will promote her role in the new Audible comedy series, “Big Age,” from the “Blackish” creator Kenya Barris on Tuesday’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live.”
Also, Check This Out
The former “Grey’s Anatomy” star Patrick Dempsey plays against type as an assassin in the new Fox thriller “Memory of a Killer.”
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