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In reply to the discussion: Colin is kinda bombing is he not. Some jokes get no laughs. I do really like him though [View all]PatSeg
(48,464 posts)36. I felt badly for him
It is a really tough gig and the jokes often fall flat especially with that audience. I like him a lot on Weekend Update, but this is a different venue. Of course, I've seen quite a few really funny comedians bomb at the White House Correspondence Dinner, so he is in good company.
That said, I got teary eyed toward the end when he compared Biden to his grandfather. It was very touching.
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Colin is kinda bombing is he not. Some jokes get no laughs. I do really like him though [View all]
Trueblue1968
Apr 27
OP
Ok, I take it back. Colin's closing is extremely powerful. And I don't think I've
LauraInLA
Apr 27
#12
Jokes about Bernie Sanders chasing an early bird special were funny in 2016. It's just trite now.
Earth-shine
Apr 28
#38