has anyone noticed the surge of potato-based humor on The Late Show, recently? Colbert has had a recurring bit in which he mocks russian inadequacies, and the punchline is always "... is potato."
example (paraphrased), said in a mock-russian accent: "decadent western imperialists close all McDonalds, but glorious mother russia will respond with our new burger for the people! if you look inside bun of patriotic new burger, you may see something that look like potato... smell like potato... taste like potato... <awkward pause, then apologetic shrug> ...is potato."
a lot is in the delivery so doesn't translate well into the written form... but regardless, i have mixed feelings about this. on the one hand, this cultural recognition of the importance of spuds is long overdue. on the other hand, colbert is clearly mocking the almighty tuber. definitely has me questioning whether or not any publicity is good publicity.
