Trump Named Time's Person of the Year & NJ Drones Incite Conspiracy Theories | The Daily Show

Summary

In this comedic monologue, the host humorously dissects the announcement of Time Magazine's 2024 Person of the Year, Donald Trump. With sharp wit, the host comments on the finalists, including Kamala Harris and Kate Middleton, questioning the choices while mocking the editorial process. The segment shifts to an absurd story about mysterious drones over New Jersey, with a variety of humorous conspiracy theories, including a fictional Iranian mothership. The skit concludes with a bizarre reveal—Santa Claus is behind the drones, using them for his holiday operations, adding a humorous twist to the chaotic narrative.

Takeaways

• 😀 Time Magazine revealed Donald Trump as the 2024 'Person of the Year,' though the announcement was made with little enthusiasm.
• 😀 The list of finalists for 'Person of the Year' included Kamala Harris, Kate Middleton, Elon Musk, Benjamin Netanyahu, and Donald Trump, which sparked criticism about Joe Biden's exclusion.
• 😀 Trump’s acceptance speech at the New York Stock Exchange included an odd anecdote about an old woman having to return an apple due to high grocery prices, which was met with mockery.
• 😀 The Time Magazine announcement and Trump’s win were met with humor and sarcastic remarks, highlighting the disconnect between the magazine’s decision and public reception.
• 😀 A new mystery unfolded in New Jersey with reports of large, mysterious drones flying at night, causing public concern and speculation.
• 😀 Drones in New Jersey were reported to be unusually large and often flew with their lights off, adding to the mystery of their origin and purpose.
• 😀 The public's response to the drones ranged from fear to ridicule, with some even suggesting they might be UFOs or alien technology.
• 😀 Local authorities, including New Jersey State Police and Homeland Security, admitted to having no information on the drones' origin, fueling conspiracy theories.
• 😀 A New Jersey Congressman, Jeff Van Drew, claimed that Iranian motherships were launching drones over the U.S., though the Pentagon denied these claims.
• 😀 The humor in the script escalated to a joke that the mysterious drones were actually Santa’s, trying to deliver gifts in a more modern way, which was used to poke fun at the absurdity of the situation.
• 😀 The script concluded with a comedic twist, suggesting that the drones were part of Santa’s new operation, including selling state secrets to Iran, which was further ridiculed with the idea that Santa might be Muslim.

Q & A

Why is Time magazine's Person of the Year reveal so significant every December?

Time magazine's Person of the Year reveal is a yearly tradition that garners attention because it reflects who had the most influence in the world during the year, even though the relevance of print media is declining. It's a way for the magazine to maintain visibility.

What was unusual about the finalists for Time's Person of the Year in 2024?

The finalists for 2024 included figures like Vice President Kamala Harris and Kate Middleton, which surprised many. The inclusion of Kate Middleton, who wasn't a direct political leader like Joe Biden, was particularly striking to the host.

What story did Donald Trump share during his acceptance speech for Time's Person of the Year?

Donald Trump told a story about an elderly woman who had to return one of her three apples at the grocery store because she couldn't afford them. He used this anecdote to highlight economic struggles, though the story was met with laughter due to its oddness and lack of substance.

How did the host respond to Trump's story about the woman at the grocery store?

The host humorously compared Trump's story to a fabricated bedtime story, mocking its simplicity and lack of emotional impact by likening it to a situation where a parent makes up a boring story for their child.

What is the mystery surrounding the drones over New Jersey?

Residents of New Jersey have been concerned about mysterious drones flying at night, some of which are unusually large and appear to be flying without lights. This has sparked fears of unidentified flying objects or even surveillance operations.

What humorous take does the host offer about the drones in New Jersey?

The host humorously refers to the drones as 'unidentified [BLEEP] objects' and jokes that they could be a national emergency, mocking the dramatic reactions of the public while making light of the situation.

What was the initial explanation provided by local authorities for the drones in New Jersey?

Local authorities, including New Jersey State Police and Homeland Security, claimed to have no information about the drones or their origin, which only added to the public confusion and speculation.

What bizarre claim did New Jersey Representative Jeff Van Drew make about the drones?

Representative Jeff Van Drew claimed that the drones were being launched by an Iranian mothership off the U.S. East Coast, a highly improbable and unsubstantiated statement that was later debunked by the Pentagon.

How did the federal government respond to Van Drew's claims about the drones?

The Pentagon denied the claims, stating there was no Iranian mothership off the U.S. coast and no evidence to suggest that Iran was involved with the drones in New Jersey.

What comedic twist does the host give to the mystery of the drones?

The host humorously suggests that the drones are actually Santa Claus's drones, used for delivering gifts and spying on people to keep track of their behavior, including monitoring infidelity, thus blending holiday magic with conspiracy theory humor.