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Furthermore, modern late-night boasts a different tone—more preachy, less humorous. These shows often feel like scolding sessions rather than entertainment, targeting specific political ideologies and alienating significant portions of their audience. The humor has become secondary to political messaging, which critics argue has stripped away the essence of what late night used to represent.
Colbert's Self-Perception and the Culture of Tragedy-Porn
In his speech, Colbert attempted to frame his career as a journey rooted in love and loss, quoting Spike Jonze about creating a show centered around love. He reflected, somewhat paradoxically, that his show became a reflection on loss—loss of his own platform, and perhaps a broader cultural sense of losing certain values or traditions.