Stephen Colbert - Monologue and Opening / In Wellington, New Zealand 11/19/19

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[trusty elf]

1. These Colbert videos help me to get through this nightmare.

Loved the jazz club!

[Rhiannon12866]

2. That's why I post them, my friend!

They help me keep sane as well - and the humor sure helps!

[pazzyanne]

4. They help me to temper my rush to panic!

Again, thank you Rhiannon12866!

[Rhiannon12866]

5. I know - I have the same reaction and that's why I post them

It's reassuring to see that others are paying attention and that we're not alone!

[Fritz Walter]

3. NZ is now on my bucket list

The clip from this show was amazing, hilarious, and just a little bit cringe-worthy (when he tried to sing the national anthem)*. Nice job blending in there, Stephen!


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*Still infinitely better than watching cadet bone spurs mumble and stumble through our own patriotic songs!

[Rhiannon12866]

6. He did a really good job with this and plans to show parts of his trip all week

The only part that made me cringe was the snake in the can - I knew what was coming and was grateful that the PM didn't agree to have some "peanut brittle" while she was driving!

And it looks like a wonderful place to visit - my parents have been there and liked it a lot, my mother even went twice! Though I'm not a big fan of flying so I'm not sure I could take it - it takes almost a whole day in the air to get there!