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The Decline of Late Night TV and the Personal Struggles Behind the Shadows

A Humorous Take on America’s Weight Loss and Media Failures

Recently, a humorous statistic made waves online: Americans are projected to collectively lose 135 billion pounds by the midterm elections. To put that into perspective, if divided equally among the approximately 343 million Americans, each person would need to shed about 393 pounds. While undoubtedly exaggerated and likely pulled from thin air (or perhaps from the imagination of a comedian), it highlights the absurdity often used in political and social commentary to underscore larger issues.