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Some commentators posit that changing demographic tastes—particularly among younger viewers—favor more extreme or provocative content. This is evidenced by recent political polling, such as Virginia’s Attorney General race, where radical or extreme messaging—though unpopular with the general populace—can boost individual approval among specific segments. Similarly, Kimmel’s increasingly venomous monologues and attacks seem to cater to a shrinking, niche audience that demands more controversy and less traditional comedy.