Jimmy Kimmel Pledges to ‘Faithfully Satirize, Criticize, Lampoon’ President Trump (Video)
“Today was either a great day for the USA — or the eighth chapter of the book of Revelation,” late night comedian says
Rosemary Rossi | January 20, 2017 @ 7:52 PM
Last Updated: January 20, 2017 @ 11:11 PM
Now that Donald Trump is President, will comedian Jimmy Kimmel continue to make fun of the Most Powerful Man in the World on his late night show?
“Yeah. Of course!” the host joked on Friday’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”
Apparently, it hasn’t been all that easy for the funny man to make up jokes about the Obama family for the past eight years. He said he’s had to actually force himself to poke fun at the former First Lady’s vegetable garden. But Kimmel will have no such difficulty coming up with material for the new POTUS.
“You think I am not going to grab this pumpkin by the guts and shake it until all the seeds pop out?” said Kimmel. Like most comics, pointing out the presidents’ quirks (no matter who they are), is pretty much a given.
“When President Bush couldn’t open that door? When this – magic moment popped up out of nowhere — to delight us all, I was there, calling him Aunt Nancy,” Kimmel said. “When President Obama — slipped his skinny hips into a pair of Mom jeans — to throw out the first pitch at the All-Star game… I was there.
“What I’m saying is — while Presidents may come and go – this monologue happens every night. And tonight — I rededicate myself to taking our leaders to task.”
I, James Lando Calrissian Kimmel, do solemnly swear to faithfully satirize, criticize, lampoon and harpoon the President of the United States.
I believe in truth, justice and the American way – and Superman is dead – so there aren’t many of us left!
So you know the old saying – when life gives you lemons, make lemonade?
Well – guess what? Life just gave us an orange as President – so lets make some of that orange drink they used to serve at birthday parties at McDonald’s!
This is my pledge to you – so help me God.
“Jimmy Kimmel Live!” airs Monday-Friday 11:35 p.m. on ABC.
What 14 Stars Will Do Instead of Watch Trump's Inauguration (Photos)
Donald Trump isn't just having a hard time getting stars to perform at his inauguration -- many don't even want to watch it. Here are a few celebrities who have other plans on inauguration day.
Judd Apatow is among stars taking part in a "Love-a-thon" on Facebook Live to raise $500,000 to raise money for progressive causes.
Jane Fonda will appear during the Love-a-Thon.
"Savage Love" sex columnist Dan Savage volunteered on his podcast that on inauguration day, "I am going to be getting high, listening to musicals and sucking a d---. ... I am going to have a media blackout."
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Jamie Lee Curtis will also appear during the Love-a-Thon.
Moby says he turned down a DJ gig for the inauguration, and will instead perform at a benefit show on Friday at The Hotel Café in Los Angeles.
Christopher Guest will bring his comedic genius to the "Love-a-Thon."
"Gilmore Girls" actress Kathleen Wilhoite told TheWrap: "I'll be sitting shiva for democracy and equal rights while periodically getting up to go WWE on a punching bag I've colored orange and adorned with tiny doll hands."
John Leguizamo is leading a protest, writing on Twitter: "At noon tomorrow turn your TV's on to anything but the inauguration and lower its ratings as protest to not having a Latinx in his cabinet! ... In solidarity of not 1 Latinx in #trumps cabinet Im asking artists to do a live feed at noon as a protest to #trump at noon time est!"
Oscar winner Patricia Arquette is another "Love-a-Thon" participant.
Beau Willimon, creator of “House of Cards,” will spend part of inauguration day taking part in TheWrap and Politico's Inauguration Hub event in Washington, DC -- a day of issue-oriented discussions.
Tim Robbins is another "Love-a-Thon" guest.
"Absolutely Fabulous" actress Mo Gaffney told TheWrap: "I'll be in NYC girding my loins, figuratively (and literally because...well Trump and grabbing) to head to the Women’s March on Washington. Plus some mourning of democracy and common decency in the U.S."
Jeff Tweedy of Wilco will provide some "Love-a-Thon" music.
Actor and Academy Award-winning director Fisher Stevens will also join TheWrap and Politico's Inauguration Hub event.
Dan Savage has very specific plans for what to do instead of watching Trump
Donald Trump isn't just having a hard time getting stars to perform at his inauguration -- many don't even want to watch it. Here are a few celebrities who have other plans on inauguration day.
