Buttigieg BOMBS as Fill-in Host for Jimmy Kimmel

newsbusters.org ^ | 3/13/2020 | Aiden Jackson

[rktman]

Here is a fun riddle for you. Which is more obnoxious, a lefty late night host posturing as a politician, or a Democrat politician assuming the role of a lefty late-night host? Unfortunately, the teaser is no longer one of abstract concept but a reality, brought to life by former Mayor Pete Buttigieg’s stint as a fill in host on Thursday’s Jimmy Kimmel Live.

The hosting gig choice was certainly a strange one on the part of Kimmel’s booking staff. Alas for Buttigieg, his anchoring responsibilities were off to a wonky start as he walked out to an almost non-existent audience:

…Now this is a very strange night for us. Not only because this is my first time hosting a talk show -- because we're doing it without a regular studio audience. Due to public health concerns over the coronavirus, we have cancelled the studio audience tonight. A few kind Kimmel staffers and some friends, my husband Chasten, all here instead, we're going to have a great time.

In essence, the only people occupying seats were those that were paid to be there or relationally obligated on the part of close proximity to Mayor Pete. Next he attempted to offer guidance on the virus in the form of a political statement:

[hal ogen]

You really don’t want to know what “skills” this loser pervert possesses.