“You know your campaign is going terribly wrong when people only want to talk about your shoes,” the guest host said of rumors that DeSantis wears lifts to appear taller.
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Must Be This Tall to Ride
The Florida governor and presidential hopeful Ron DeSantis shot down rumors this week that he wears lifts in his shoes or heels to make him appear taller.
“You know your campaign is going terribly wrong when people only want to talk about your shoes,” said Charlamagne Tha God, guest host of this week’s “The Daily Show.”
“[imitating reporter] Yeah, yeah, yeah, we’ll get to Israel-Palestine in a second. First, what the [expletive] is up with those boots, bro?’” — CHARLAMAGNE THA GOD
“We need a short president, anyway. People always talk about Napoleon complexes. Well, that guy ruled the entire continent. Abraham Lincoln was tall and he got shot in the head, so you tell me — you tell me who is more successful.” — CHARLAMAGNE THA GOD
“But at least now I know why DeSantis is in that huge fight with Disney: It’s not because of wokeness; it’s because you got to be this tall to ride the Magic Teacups.” — CHARLAMAGNE THA GOD
“One of the most important qualities we consider when choosing a leader is that person’s height. That’s why I’ve been pushing for a President Kareem for many, many years.” — JIMMY KIMMEL
“But it does seem that Ron DeSantis may be wearing heels. I tell you what, throw in a tube of lipstick, and suddenly it’s illegal to teach kids in Florida public schools about their own governor.” — JIMMY KIMMEL
The Punchiest Punchlines (Halloween Edition)
“Happy Halloween, everyone. As you can see, I’m dressed as the scariest thing there is: an intelligent Black man with an opinion.” — CHARLAMAGNE THA GOD
“It’ll look less like Halloween and more like the Running of the Barbies today.” — JIMMY FALLON
“It’s a great day to ride the subway and try to figure out who’s covered in fake blood and who’s just covered in the regular kind.” — SETH MEYERS
“The website CandyStore.com recently released a list of the most popular candy in the country, including Sour Patch Kids in New York, Butterfingers in Massachusetts, and Marlboro Reds in Florida.” — SETH MEYERS
The Bits Worth Watching
The British band Depeche Mode performed “My Favourite Stranger” from their album “Memento Mori” on Tuesday’s “Tonight Show.”
What We’re Excited About on Wednesday Night
The actor Henry Winkler will discuss his new memoir, “Being Henry: The Fonz … and Beyond,” with Seth Meyers on Wednesday’s “Late Night.”
Also, Check This Out
The Metropolitan Opera House staged an 18-hour, all-star reading of Malcolm X’s autobiography last Sunday ahead of Anthony Davis’ opera “X,” opening this Friday.
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