"A Very Cold War Christmas" - A Late Show Animated Holiday Classic

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 12 ธ.ค. 2022
  • It's Christmas eve, and after Vladimir Putin demands Ukraine for Christmas, Santa must defend the North Pole against a Russian invasion. President Biden delivers much needed aid to Santa via bicycle drawn choo-choo train, and then sends an elite elf squadron of North Pole's best to the Kremlin in a Top Gun style mission culminating in an epic face off in Red Square. Are you ready to "Ride into the Manger Zone?" Grab your “IS POTATO” mugs and T-shirts now at www.cbsstore.com/collections/.... 100% of The Late Show’s proceeds go to World Central Kitchen to help feed the people of Ukraine. #Colbert #Comedy #ChristmasMovies #Santa #IsPotato #WorldCentralKitchen
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  • @jattikuukunen
    @jattikuukunen ปีที่แล้ว +602

    The part from 7:53 is actually touching when you remember how many children have much worse Christmas this year than last year because of Putin's war.

    • @jabbermocky4520
      @jabbermocky4520 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      Give to World Central Kitchen if you can. Thank you.

    • @mamatboy84
      @mamatboy84 ปีที่แล้ว

      When Ukraine block the fresh water supply to their former citizen in Crimea, none of the western media report it. It never be a "Human Rights" issues. But, when it comes to Russia and Qatar, everything is "Human Rights" issues. Same thing currently happen in France right now with their preparation for 2024 Olympics with thousands of undocumented workers working in harsh conditions, what you do or say? Nothing. The hypocrisy of westerners and western medias.

    • @user-zk3md8hk4q
      @user-zk3md8hk4q ปีที่แล้ว

      Clown, what Christmas are you talking about? Ukrainians close Russian Orthodox churches and imprison priests

    • @danielwhyatt3278
      @danielwhyatt3278 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Toooo true.😭 If only this could be the true revenge.

    • @freya8133
      @freya8133 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      And the Ukrainians tortured by the Russian army. Don't forget them.

  • @henriblack8673
    @henriblack8673 ปีที่แล้ว +339

    "Way too many children this year have only one wish, to survive your selfish war." right in the goddamn feels!

    • @Alonzo2k8
      @Alonzo2k8 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Amen to that

    • @condorX2
      @condorX2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      8 years of shelling by Ukrainian troops of territories that did not recognize the Nazi coup D'etat in 2014 with numerous casualties among civilians (14.000 people died).
      Shelling was carried out mainly non- military infrastructure facilities and villages in the hope of making life there unbearable and encouraging the local population to leave this territory.
      Their argument (words from a video from a Ukrainian soldier in a trench) is that there are no pro- Ukrainian residents there, pro-Ukrainian people have already left for Ukraine they are separatist, you can kill.
      All these steps, fatal for Ukraine were made under the influence of Western countries and led the war.
      Russia made all diplomatic overtures to prevent such a development of events. Minsk agreements ( these are concrete steps to resolve the conflict within Ukraine between the new UN resolution of February 17, 2015 No. S/ RES /2202(2015) adopted for mandatory execution) ignored by Ukraine.
      In December 2021, Russia send Requests to NATO and the US to ensure security for Russia- refusal from NATO and refusal from the US.
      The question is closed. Russia acted not just logically, but super logically- it began the process of denazification and demilitarization of Ukraine in order to stop all threads.
      I think the US would not even bother to do so in such a situation and carried out such a thing even if there was a hint of threat.
      I draw this conclusion on the basis of all the pretexts for starting all military operations on the parts of the US over the past 60 years (and if you dig deeper you can unearth more than one case of far- fetched US military intervention in military conflicts around the world). Everyone remembers about 836(!!!!!!) US military bases around the world?836 Carl!!!.
      And already in mid-April 2022, in his interview with the BBC, Zelensky said that the country had begun preparing for a clash with Russia since December 2021. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky revealed his(?) plans.
      According to him, Kyiv was preparing for clashes with Russia long before Moscow announced the start of a special operation. Judging by the state of the Ukrainian army and Zelensky's lack of independence, plans to start a war with Russia came from abroad.
      " We started this war even earlier", the head of the Ukrainian state said, referring to the beginning of the special operation of the Russian Federation.
      Thus, he indirectly admits his guilt in inciting the conflict with Russia. Zelensky called pumping Ukraine with Western weapons part of the preparation for the upcoming conflict. At the same time, in addition to public agreements with the US and NATO, Kyiv also conducted closed negotiation with them regarding military assistance. " We non-publicly agreed on certain supplies", ' the President of Ukraine admits in the same interview.
      This interview of the President of Ukraine, given by the BBC, interested Russian Investigators. Zelensky inadvertently blabbed about what he should have kept quiet about.
      The head of the Investigative Committee of Russia Alexander Bastrykin instructed to check the words of Zelensky. He believes that the statements of the Ukrainian leader may fall under the article on planning and preparing an aggressive war.
      Thus, we can conclude that Zelensky's curators are striving to create such conditions in Ukraine that are guaranteed to draw Russia into a military conflict. And the brother will begin to kill the brother ( historically, this is one people).
      This is ideal in the eyes of US. With his statement, he only confirm what Russian politicians and experts have always said: NATO was preparing Ukraine for war with Russia. That is, in fact, Zelensky framed his curators.
      Further more interesting. In April 2022 the US Congress approved the supply of weapons to Ukraine through Lend Lease, but this proposal was submitted for consideration( attention here!).
      January 19, 2022- almost a month before the start of Russia's special military operations. After all, than no one could predict the development of events. That is, the West was very interested in drawing Russia into the conflict, and he was preparing for this.
      Everything had already been calculated and the West was sure that Russia would intervene in response to military operations against the Donbass. Ukraine had to start.
      But Russia preempted it by only a few days,( judging from the documents that Russia got from the Ukrainian headquarters). Thus, many lives of civilians were saved."
      -R H
      😎

    • @courtney5796
      @courtney5796 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@condorX2 "The question is closed. Russia acted not just logically, but super logically- it began the process of denazification and demilitarization of Ukraine in order to stop all threads."
      So the proxy war(s) were a "logical" reason for a full invasion of Ukraine? How is that 'super logical' move by Putin working for him? His military armament is completely depleted. His military personnel want nothing to do with his 'denazification' excuse BS. Putin's comrades will end him before they let him launch one nuke, because they are not crazy like your boy Putin.
      The question is closed: It was one of the biggest military blunders in history.
      -C M
      😎

    • @terranova1203
      @terranova1203 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Those poor kids....

    • @noradanielle971
      @noradanielle971 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@condorX2 Proof?

  • @Inamichan
    @Inamichan ปีที่แล้ว +160

    Omg Tucker dancing for putin was so funny 😂😂

    • @terranova1203
      @terranova1203 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      And very very true...

    • @truthisfree7297
      @truthisfree7297 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yup, tucker is a sniveling putin-kissing worm.

  • @williamkittler
    @williamkittler ปีที่แล้ว +183

    On behalf of my friends from Ukraine, some are refugees and others are fighting in the front lines. Thank you for supporting their efforts to keep their homeland safe and free!
    🇺🇦 Slava Ukraini, Heroyam Slava! 🇺🇦

  • @robertray6021
    @robertray6021 ปีที่แล้ว +369

    What an awesome video! That car Biden is driving at the end was actually a real concept built by GM back in the fifties. It was called the Firebird. This production was very clever.

    • @MausMasher54
      @MausMasher54 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      You do know Putin will be seeing this for breakfast...LOL

    • @B__C__
      @B__C__ ปีที่แล้ว +21

      @@MausMasher54 And that breakfast will of course be a bowl of Potato Krispies.

    • @Mondfischli
      @Mondfischli ปีที่แล้ว +6

      ...that means that car is ten years younger than POTUS 🤔

    • @erichancock6815
      @erichancock6815 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Also, a good representation of Biden's actual Stingray.

    • @JamesAllmond
      @JamesAllmond ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@MausMasher54 and he will not be pleased, and I am tickled by that...

  • @ProfessorJayTee
    @ProfessorJayTee ปีที่แล้ว +274

    "...is potato." I was waiting for it. Just this week, I met a refugee from Ukraine now living here in Japan with his family. They managed to get out just before the war kicked off in February, and now that he has been able to find a job doing translation, they have been sending back part of his salary each month to help their country. At the time, I was wearing my "The fight is here; I don't need a ride, I need ammunition" sweatshirt; that's why he spoke to me. Слава Україні!

    • @DesiGalCrochet
      @DesiGalCrochet ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Where can I get that t-shirt? I would wear it everyday!

    • @chrishigh3858
      @chrishigh3858 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@DesiGalCrochet cbs store! sizes coming in hourly

    • @Lorrdd
      @Lorrdd ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I'll take "Things that never happened" for $1,000, Alex.

    • @charlesmaximus9161
      @charlesmaximus9161 ปีที่แล้ว

      And then everybody clapped, right? Cool story, brah.

  • @HeckleJeckle87
    @HeckleJeckle87 ปีที่แล้ว +92

    Biden acting all, Biden
    Elf: "How OLD is he?"
    Santa: "He's been this way since high school"
    Ok, THAT was funny!
    🤣

  • @jasonflay8818
    @jasonflay8818 ปีที่แล้ว +314

    Damn it late show, I didn't expect this to make me cry. Slava Ukraini, and may peace come to the people of Ukraine.

    • @vrt6545
      @vrt6545 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      J.F., so good to know I've got company -- instant tears. Slava Zelenskyy, too!

    • @SteveCalamia
      @SteveCalamia ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Also me! 😭😭

    • @corrij1
      @corrij1 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      me too

    • @shaun906
      @shaun906 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      i thought it was just me 💕 slava ukraini and merry christmas

    • @verafedorak5444
      @verafedorak5444 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Me too!! Slava Ukraini 💙💛🇺🇦

  • @susanfarley1332
    @susanfarley1332 ปีที่แล้ว +138

    I love the way you captured Marjorie Taylor Green's crazy eyes! The potato always makes me laugh. I was expecting Putin to get a ton of coal dropped on him but the potato was better.

  • @kjamison5951
    @kjamison5951 ปีที่แล้ว +100

    Stephen: “Hi Kenny, we’re doing our annual animated…”
    Kenny L: “Hell yeah! Make it great!”

  • @MSK-jd5fi
    @MSK-jd5fi ปีที่แล้ว +108

    Well I didn’t expect to have tears in my eyes from this video. Thinking about the kids in Ukraine wanting peace and safety from Santa just broke me

  • @davidlundquist1979
    @davidlundquist1979 ปีที่แล้ว +170

    Wow, I didn't imagine a twelve minute cartoon could be that hilarious and yet so touching at the same time. Santa's dramatic "I don't need weapons to defeat YOU." had some serious end of a Gundam series vibes to it. Plus, we got the best "...is potato" of all time! Amazing.

  • @macuser7048
    @macuser7048 ปีที่แล้ว +109

    I like how one of the elves looked like Tom Cruise. Love all the Top Gun references. Epic funny short.

    • @kittehgo
      @kittehgo ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I actually had to go back a few secs on the vid to confirm that I had seen him 😸

    • @shannonlawhorn1674
      @shannonlawhorn1674 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Drawn actual size.

    • @ammaleslie509
      @ammaleslie509 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh THAT'S who that is! I saw an odd looking elf but didn't get the joke. Now that you tell me, it does look like him.

    • @Elitist20
      @Elitist20 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      'Hit it, Kenny Yule-Loggins.'
      🎵'Highway to the Manger Zone.'🎵

  • @ImperfectXIII
    @ImperfectXIII ปีที่แล้ว +165

    Russia's hottest boy band is a pile of turnips? I could have sworn... is potato.
    EDIT: 9:57 HOLY SHIT, IT IS POTATO! THANK YOU, SANTA! XDDDD

    • @jattikuukunen
      @jattikuukunen ปีที่แล้ว +21

      All I want from Christmas.... is potato

    • @hawkeye5955
      @hawkeye5955 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@jattikuukunen : You thought it was Mariah, but no, it's potato!

  • @mariag.8242
    @mariag.8242 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    My brother and his two sons are spending their Christmas helping at a shelter for Ukrainian women and their kids. The women have to find information, make plans for the next step and then get the documents they need and all the resources they can muster to take that step. Meanwhile, the children are at the shelter, confused, missing Daddy and wishing Mom was with them. I’m proud of my guys choosing to be with those kids, trying to keep spirits bright while they can. So grateful for a cartoon that reminds us that when we start thinking about what Putin’s war is costing us, we need to remember what he’s costing those kids.

    • @DesiGalCrochet
      @DesiGalCrochet ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Your brother and his two boys are true heroes. You must be very proud of them. I may just be a stranger but I hope you will please tell them for me how very proud I am of the work they are doing and then I think they are amazing human being who deserve all the good in the world to come to them. Tell them to keep up the good work for sure. And those Ukrainian women... Never have I seen strength like they display just holding their family together. May the end of this war come quickly and may every soul that is on the side of good be blessed!

    • @a.sobriquet6220
      @a.sobriquet6220 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hello! I wonder if you could please give the contact info for this shelter? I’d love to volunteer if possible. Thank you!

  • @cmw12
    @cmw12 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    “Way too many children had only one dream this year: to survive your selfish war.” Damn. That hit hard.

  • @notsure8513
    @notsure8513 ปีที่แล้ว +466

    These animators are some of the best in the industry.

    • @danielwhyatt3278
      @danielwhyatt3278 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Weeeell, that’s stretching it a little bit, but these people are still good.

    • @gcharb2d
      @gcharb2d ปีที่แล้ว +10

      This is limited animation, so not quite the best animation ever made, but it is entertaining! 😉

    • @R.U.1.2.
      @R.U.1.2. ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@gcharb2d No potato for you.

    • @LordMoldoma
      @LordMoldoma ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Honestly, with the time they had and the budget they had, what they created was pretty impressive. Any idiot can kill a man using a semi-automatic rifle, but only a true master can kill a man using only a pair of chopsticks.

    • @stonetrouble5053
      @stonetrouble5053 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They smell good too!

  • @radiogoodguy6287
    @radiogoodguy6287 ปีที่แล้ว +668

    This cartoon deserves an Emmy! I hope Biden watches this. 🎄❄️⛄

    • @babyteano1977
      @babyteano1977 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      I'm teary eyed when Biden appeared with the missiles

    • @jabbermocky4520
      @jabbermocky4520 ปีที่แล้ว +63

      I think the President will see this. And he will laugh along with the rest of us. Cos he's a human being. For a change. ( apologies to Al Franken for borrowing that line without a gratuity ).

    • @freya8133
      @freya8133 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      @@jabbermocky4520 Yep. The Orange Foolius would have had a fit. No sense of humor.

    • @JB-pu8ik
      @JB-pu8ik ปีที่แล้ว +18

      @@freya8133 no sense of humor, no pets. Honestly it was surreal having that weirdo live in the White House compared to other human beings, even the deeply flawed ones.

    • @cev12
      @cev12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ...I'm really beginning to wonder if Colbert is working for the US government, with all of this genuine US propaganda.
      (I don't think Colbert's stupid enough to not see the truth-- that the US, UK and NATO provoked this war, and then repeatedly scuttled peace agreements. Now the Ukrainians are ravaged and freezing, and "yay"?)

  • @michellejester9734
    @michellejester9734 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    Makes your heart heavy to think of all those children in Ukraine whose lives have been turned upside down by the worst Grinch the world has ever seen. Somehow, I don't doubt they'll be singing and celebrating with love like the Who's down in Whoville, but still can't help but have an ache in your heart for them bc of the bad, bad Potato Man Poo-tin

  • @stephengeorge416
    @stephengeorge416 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    That was a long walk to the inevitable "is potato" punchline, but totally worth it lol

  • @patriciatoomingtheplantpar2558
    @patriciatoomingtheplantpar2558 ปีที่แล้ว +305

    How many whirlwinds of emotions can a short cartoon Christmas parody take you threw... it's 🥔!

  • @michaelteret4763
    @michaelteret4763 ปีที่แล้ว +107

    You know what the best thing about Christmas is? Is potato.

  • @meganbarber3599
    @meganbarber3599 ปีที่แล้ว +153

    The Manger Zone? Ingenious! As a Top Gun fan, I approve! This whole thing was brilliant. I'm amazed at how well the drawings are. They all look just like the people they're portraying. I must admit, when you said some kids' only wish was to survive Putin's war, I teared up. I pray you raise a lot of money for Ukraine. God bless you for doing that.

  • @hummingbird2050
    @hummingbird2050 ปีที่แล้ว +292

    As a Ukrainian, I'm watching this and crying. Thank you, The Late Show!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤

    • @rebeccaestep9700
      @rebeccaestep9700 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Slava Ukraine

    • @dashfatbastard
      @dashfatbastard ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Well, here and abroad, we've fallen in love with Ukraine. The struggle there reminds us that freedom is fragile, and that lust for power rarely sleeps. My cousin is an expat who fell in love and joined his wife there, and sadly, he had to flee. They're future is uncertain, but nearly as uncertain as the millions who cannot run.

    • @zoecolquitt1355
      @zoecolquitt1355 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      america will help you

    • @harrisonlittrell1140
      @harrisonlittrell1140 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@rebeccaestep9700 And suck it, Satan! I mean Skeletor! I mean... Putin!

    • @murray8224
      @murray8224 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      Slava Ukraine we stand with you

  • @rudeinterplanetjanet
    @rudeinterplanetjanet ปีที่แล้ว +87

    Highway to the Manger Zone! Really? And a Tom Cruise Elf? It's the little touches that make this awesome!

    • @Ugly_German_Truths
      @Ugly_German_Truths ปีที่แล้ว +1

      to be fair, Tommy is already elf sized *shrug*

  • @shermanculbertson6244
    @shermanculbertson6244 ปีที่แล้ว +449

    All the writers deserve a raise. These are always fantastic and so entertaining.

    • @bthsr7113
      @bthsr7113 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Don't forget the animators.

    • @barbarina012
      @barbarina012 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      amen

    • @JJ-ze6vb
      @JJ-ze6vb ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Don’t forget the animators, the voice over artists, the designers, the production teams.

    • @Kpimpmaster
      @Kpimpmaster ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They deserve a very large Christmas bonus

    • @TrickOrRetreat
      @TrickOrRetreat ปีที่แล้ว

      Only 15k people on TH-cam liked the video though. Mind-blowing, i would give it 10/10. But i guess people love Putin so much they would rather dis the video 😏😣 I thought Ukraine had better support from people here.

  • @bunnynooryani7020
    @bunnynooryani7020 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    Very funny and very moving. I got teary-eyed. Too many kids suffering because of one man’s ego.

  • @NeuroD369
    @NeuroD369 ปีที่แล้ว +90

    “I’m made of CHILDREN’S DREAMS, Biotch!!”
    OMG I was streaming tears down my face.
    Well done, team. Well done. Thank you and Happy Holidays!

  • @mikegendron3723
    @mikegendron3723 ปีที่แล้ว +129

    A lot of emotional reactions that I did not expect watching a cartoon! EXCELLENT JOB!!!

  • @squirrel8185
    @squirrel8185 ปีที่แล้ว +208

    I thought this was supposed to be funny. Then why am I ever crying!?😭
    I give this cartoon 🥔🥔🥔🥔🥔. Excellent job.

    • @elizward6413
      @elizward6413 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Me too too too 👍🇺🇦👍

    • @terranova1203
      @terranova1203 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They should make this into a TV series or movie on Paramount+

    • @cybergal29spanics33
      @cybergal29spanics33 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@terranova1203 I second that!

    • @terranova1203
      @terranova1203 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@cybergal29spanics33 Thanks. Merry Christmas!

    • @cybergal29spanics33
      @cybergal29spanics33 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@terranova1203 You are so welcome and Merry Christmas from Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada 🤗

  • @phoenix3872
    @phoenix3872 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    'He's been this way since high school' 😂

  • @christophertenwolde936
    @christophertenwolde936 ปีที่แล้ว +104

    From Helsinki, Finland, the home of Santa ... we all approve this message!

    • @Lorrdd
      @Lorrdd ปีที่แล้ว

      Bitch please, Canada owns the North.

    • @romazone101
      @romazone101 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I thought Santa lived here in Canada.🙂

  • @atiredfloridian777
    @atiredfloridian777 ปีที่แล้ว +271

    Every year, I look forwards to this and every year it never disappoints. Thank you Stephen, best present ever. Vladimir... is potato.

    • @Maya_Pinion
      @Maya_Pinion ปีที่แล้ว +6

      🥔🥔🥔🥔🥔🥔.

    • @CynAnne1
      @CynAnne1 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Old, warty potato! 😖

    • @mercator79
      @mercator79 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      this is insult to glory of potato. Vladimir is potato blight fungus

    • @8088I
      @8088I ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Excellent!!

    • @sithembisobuthelezi903
      @sithembisobuthelezi903 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Same

  • @cherylsibson2529
    @cherylsibson2529 ปีที่แล้ว +279

    Nice touch. had a tear in my eye, Slav Ukraine thank you to all the service men and women from Canada and elsewhere in the world, who went to Ukraine for all of us, Happy Holidays!

    • @mamatboy84
      @mamatboy84 ปีที่แล้ว

      When Ukraine block the fresh water supply to their former citizen in Crimea, none of the western media report it. It never be a "Human Rights" issues. But, when it comes to Russia and Qatar, everything is "Human Rights" issues. Same thing currently happen in France right now with their preparation for 2024 Olympics with thousands of undocumented workers working in harsh conditions, what you do or say? Nothing. The hypocrisy of westerners and western medias.

    • @PADS62
      @PADS62 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I'm standing right next to you with my heartfelt thanks also! Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦!
      I pray for the Brave people of Ukraine every day! 🙏🏼❤️
      May the Lord Watch Over You and Keep You Safe! In Jesus name I pray. Amen 🙏🏼✝️🙏🏼

    • @pdoylemi
      @pdoylemi ปีที่แล้ว +14

      My niece and her husband are both US Army officers stationed in Germany. As a Ranger, her husband was sent to a base along the Poland/Ukraine border. He and his men are training hard with allied forces just in case, but my niece tells me he is frustrated. In his combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan he never felt he was in a fight worth fighting, and now he is just over the border from a fight that he thinks is worth the risk and sacrifice of fighting, and he can't get in it.

    • @playnicechannel
      @playnicechannel ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@pdoylemi Rangers - Lead the way ! 👍👍👍 thanks to the men and women through out history willing to stand in the breech against evil and for the protection of those in peril ❤

    • @pdoylemi
      @pdoylemi ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@playnicechannel
      Mark is a very good man. Part of me wishes he could be in this fight, and another part is glad that he can't.

  • @Soylarimar
    @Soylarimar ปีที่แล้ว +29

    This was the best Christmas cartoon yet… I laughed… I cried… wow.

  • @stannieholt8766
    @stannieholt8766 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Someone really did the research! In the end credits at 11:55 Santa is wrestling with the Russian equivalent of Santa Claus, Ded Moroz (“Grandfather Frost”). Splendid job from start to finish.

  • @jessetorres8738
    @jessetorres8738 ปีที่แล้ว +344

    Watching The Late Show's Animated Holiday Cartoons has become 1 of my favorite traditions to look foward to each December.

    • @questionablynerdy
      @questionablynerdy ปีที่แล้ว +13

      This is the first year I've known about it, which is surprising as I've been watching for years. Definitely looking forward to it next year now!

    • @jerk9036
      @jerk9036 ปีที่แล้ว

      What a loser

    • @teonnaweakfall1606
      @teonnaweakfall1606 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Love these 😊

    • @Kampela99
      @Kampela99 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      , It is funny,its radical and it kills me... mister biden failing withbike, Lolz

    • @JusticeAlways
      @JusticeAlways ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@Kampela99 pretty sure Biden himself will laugh as well...😁

  • @ARK1X
    @ARK1X ปีที่แล้ว +41

    Let's get Gilgamesh has to be the funniest old person burn I've ever heard 🤣.

  • @expatannie6958
    @expatannie6958 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    The LSSC writers and animators who created this deserve an Emmy! Funny, yes, but also touching and very true. And OMG, the Tucker Carlson and MTG animations were so spot on. Love it. And I hope the "Is potato" shirts and mugs will earn a good sum for Ukraine. Every penny counts.
    I live in Western Europe, and the weather here has been brutal the past week. It's been unusually cold: when I go out with my dog I am freezing, but then I come back to a warm house. I can't imagine what the poor people of Ukraine are going through. I pray they will persevere and put a stop to Putin's madness!

  • @davidfreeman1033
    @davidfreeman1033 ปีที่แล้ว +108

    To everyone involved in the creation of this. Thank you. That was epic.

    • @terranova1203
      @terranova1203 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      They should make this into a TV series or movie on Paramount+

  • @Miguel_Altmann
    @Miguel_Altmann ปีที่แล้ว +167

    Damn... this made me laugh and cry...Wasn't expecting that. Great job!

    • @TrickOrRetreat
      @TrickOrRetreat ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I loved the Tucker and MTG. I read it on a post on the internet that i wrote myself

    • @phriedokra6158
      @phriedokra6158 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me too....

    • @JayPooler
      @JayPooler ปีที่แล้ว

      me toooo

    • @trumpet12345
      @trumpet12345 ปีที่แล้ว

      with ya there

    • @eleanormay729
      @eleanormay729 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me too!

  • @yabutmaybenot.6433
    @yabutmaybenot.6433 ปีที่แล้ว +1099

    Thank you for featuring a realistic Tucker Carlson. Missed his manic laugh.

    • @TheMulToyVerse
      @TheMulToyVerse ปีที่แล้ว +73

      That laugh of his is haunting… it’s not natural at all. It’s like he sees “pretend like you know how to laugh” on his prompter and then he does the worst job imaginable because he’s never known how to genuinely laugh in his life
      My laugh is no prize-winner mind you, but still… his is just wrong

    • @mamatboy84
      @mamatboy84 ปีที่แล้ว

      When Ukraine block the fresh water supply to their former citizen in Crimea, none of the western media report it. It never be a "Human Rights" issues. But, when it comes to Russia and Qatar, everything is "Human Rights" issues. Same thing currently happen in France right now with their preparation for 2024 Olympics with thousands of undocumented workers working in harsh conditions, what you do or say? Nothing. The hypocrisy of westerners and western medias.

    • @yabutmaybenot.6433
      @yabutmaybenot.6433 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mamatboy84 So the west are hypocrites for only caring about some human rights?
      Well then what do you call Russia, who cares about no human rights at all?

    • @lolawants2008
      @lolawants2008 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@TheMulToyVerse it’s definitely manufactured just like his angry confused baby face is.

    • @stefanschleps8758
      @stefanschleps8758 ปีที่แล้ว +55

      We should all send MTG and Tucker a vibrating potato for Christmas.
      Nothing say's love like a vibrating potato.

  • @traceybrown2399
    @traceybrown2399 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Damnit I was crying 😢
    Pity this can't be released in theaters for consideration for an Oscar in the best animated short category

  • @margaretpeabody243
    @margaretpeabody243 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I love it, "Santa's made of children's dreams".

  • @captainsparkle-fingers2744
    @captainsparkle-fingers2744 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Biden pulling up on his bike!😆 Another classic 👍🏼👍🏼

    • @TheStockportHatter1986
      @TheStockportHatter1986 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I know they make fun of Trump, Putin but making fun of Biden falling off his bike made me chuckle even though I support Biden over that over guy

  • @pennychurchward1481
    @pennychurchward1481 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Love Tom cruise being one of the elves……hahaha

  • @kylearmstrong21
    @kylearmstrong21 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I literally want this to be a full length film with collectibles. I want the Rudolph Jet 😆. Too awesome

  • @OHsunshine100
    @OHsunshine100 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    Love you, Stephen, and everyone at The Late Show, for presenting this. You're the Best! Thank you for your support of Ukraine. Happy Holidays! 🌻💙💛🌻

  • @carsonm7292
    @carsonm7292 ปีที่แล้ว +117

    I can't believe I hadn't heard of these animated cartoons. Spectacular.

    • @chezmoi42
      @chezmoi42 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      You can search YT for 'LSSC song parodies' - not all animated, but all super fun. A wonderful person, Cat C, has made a playlist of all of them.

    • @ammaleslie509
      @ammaleslie509 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Have you seen them all? I have a playlist but don't know how to make it public

    • @akinpaws
      @akinpaws ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@ammaleslie509 Go into your playlist and select the pencil icon to make changes. Click the arrow to save the changes.

    • @ammaleslie509
      @ammaleslie509 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@akinpaws I'll try that. THANKS

  • @SpaceForceCommander
    @SpaceForceCommander ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Nice cameo by Kenny “Yule” Loggins.

  • @OctavioJackson
    @OctavioJackson ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Thanks again, everyone! Not often we get such high quality fun for free!

  • @debbiemarlow3953
    @debbiemarlow3953 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    How about a Tshirt with BIDEN on the bike and the Choo Choo comment.. absolute best 😂🤣 cartoon ever 🎄

  • @DishonestTrack6
    @DishonestTrack6 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Tom Cruise as an Elf had me dying!

  • @markdowse3572
    @markdowse3572 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    "What a Borscht-hole!" That's about as rude as Santa is allowed to get, I reckon! 😁
    Add this one to the list of cracking Christmas cartoons! 👍✨🤗 Made me laugh out loud and made me cry. Brilliant!
    M 🦘🏏😎

  • @sorahdubitsky8681
    @sorahdubitsky8681 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Made me cry. Would it be that the world were this simple. Bless you Stephen Colbert and Late Show

  • @VictorHernandez-cz1be
    @VictorHernandez-cz1be ปีที่แล้ว +8

    IS POTATO!!!!
    I love the simplicity if this ongoing gag 😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @MrWallace484
    @MrWallace484 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Tom cruise is an elf was hilarious

  • @auroragb
    @auroragb ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Highway to the Manger Zone should be released as a single!!

    • @tarmaque
      @tarmaque ปีที่แล้ว +1

      "Martha!" (Mrs. Claus' name is Martha too) "Something new to slip into the holiday music mix!"

    • @MichaelDerryGameitect
      @MichaelDerryGameitect ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I agree.
      It would be a rare Christmas song that I could probably stand to listen to more than 2-3 times per year. I've recently developed a very low tolerance for Christmas music.

  • @meganbruce2844
    @meganbruce2844 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    "I'm made of children's dreams, be-otch!"
    I love Christmas specials where Santa is a badass.

  • @serendipityshopnyc
    @serendipityshopnyc ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The incorporation of the running "Is potato" joke into this cartoon was nothing short of brilliant.
    (Oh, and I appreciate that 45 was absolutely nowhere to be found in it.)

  • @LDVTennis
    @LDVTennis ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Santa and Biden make quite a team. Bravo!!!

  • @cynthiamason4069
    @cynthiamason4069 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Peabody, Emmy, Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval, more gold stars than my kindergarten teacher ever had, you can have my tetherball trophy.....DAMN!!!!

  • @limel710
    @limel710 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Thank you for your continued support to Ukraine ❤❤❤

  • @qwerty_and_azerty
    @qwerty_and_azerty ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Gotta love America. Elf has to sell his clothes to afford gas, but there’s plenty of money for a fighter jet (and jet fuel) for that same elf to pilot

  • @kjamison5951
    @kjamison5951 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    “Tower, this is SleighRider, requesting a fly-by.”

  • @MeMenno88
    @MeMenno88 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    This animation was fantastic to watch. Every person who worked on this, hats off to you guys!

  • @nathandi_maggio8297
    @nathandi_maggio8297 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    I look forward to this every year and this one brought a tear to my eye, I only wish this could actually happen

  • @davidanderson_surrey_bc
    @davidanderson_surrey_bc ปีที่แล้ว +8

    And now my current ear worm is Highway to the Manger Zone.

  • @Vivalarosa45
    @Vivalarosa45 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I can't get over it. Kenny Yuleloggings. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @davidbayliss4415
    @davidbayliss4415 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love the development of the history of Santa & Biden's relationship!!

  • @SrJackquito
    @SrJackquito ปีที่แล้ว +18

    These animated Christmas cartoons are getting better every year!
    Keep em coming Stephen! Just good stuff 😂

  • @bluegreenglue6565
    @bluegreenglue6565 ปีที่แล้ว +88

    Everyone involved in the making of this is my favorite person tonight! : )

  • @keanelimusic
    @keanelimusic ปีที่แล้ว +128

    This was surprisingly epic and moving

    • @saar144
      @saar144 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Not surprisingly

    • @jabbermocky4520
      @jabbermocky4520 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@saar144 Never surprised by the novel work of the LS/SC writing and creative crew. Always delighted.

    • @mamatboy84
      @mamatboy84 ปีที่แล้ว

      When Ukraine block the fresh water supply to their former citizen in Crimea, none of the western media report it. It never be a "Human Rights" issues. But, when it comes to Russia and Qatar, everything is "Human Rights" issues. Same thing currently happen in France right now with their preparation for 2024 Olympics with thousands of undocumented workers working in harsh conditions, what you do or say? Nothing. The hypocrisy of westerners and western medias.

    • @danielwhyatt3278
      @danielwhyatt3278 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yep, this was sooo much more epic than I was expecting.😂👌🏼

  • @auntieangie6546
    @auntieangie6546 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    On the 10yr anniversary of these, I'll need a full length feature film please!!

  • @DucatiKozak
    @DucatiKozak ปีที่แล้ว +24

    This is a Christmas classic!
    I can't stop watching on repeat!
    Excellent work! So funny!
    Please do t forget to support Ukraine this Christmas and Orthodox Ukrainian Christmas January 7th.
    Slava Ukraini!
    💙💛

    • @terranova1203
      @terranova1203 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They should make this into a TV series or movie on Paramount+

    • @cybercat29
      @cybercat29 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@terranova1203 I second that and be out on DVD/Blu-Ray!

  • @UNDERSIA
    @UNDERSIA ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Laughing, , shouting YEAH , crying and laughing again
    That was awesome 😂😊

  • @bethanyk.5378
    @bethanyk.5378 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This was so worth the wait, lol. The cracks about Biden's age citing much older conflicts/cultures/etc had me rolling.

  • @kasrasharifan
    @kasrasharifan ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Magnificent! Christmas comes to ANY town, regardless of its geography. Top Gun was the correct theme for this year's animation.

  • @arenzejeanette1120
    @arenzejeanette1120 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I might have seen way too much "World of Gumball" cuz the President sound a lot like Mister Dad 😅 great Christmas short again this year. It has become s Christmas tradition in our household 😂

  • @shabumkinspleen1971
    @shabumkinspleen1971 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    That was brilliant, and strangely moving as well... I had a lump in my throat by the end... Weird! :D

  • @jennybugsification13
    @jennybugsification13 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I laughed. I gasped. I teared up. That was beautiful. That was art. Thank you!

  • @brandonyoung-kemkes1128
    @brandonyoung-kemkes1128 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    That was some production man. I think this could become its own little Christmas movie. I’d pay for this.

  • @TheRabidWolverine
    @TheRabidWolverine ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Mrs. Claus call sign "nutcracker standing by" OMG 🤣🤣🤣 Classic🤣🤣🤣

  • @vanessawhitneypro
    @vanessawhitneypro ปีที่แล้ว +55

    Always brilliantly funny and SO well written! AND, a good cause! Happy Holidays Stephen & LSSC Crew!

    • @danieleddie9847
      @danieleddie9847 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello Vanessa! Can I ask you a question?

  • @tsarfox3462
    @tsarfox3462 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    I may need a "Is Potato" mug to drink vodka out of.

  • @catmomjewett
    @catmomjewett ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Out of the park once again! Got shirts coming for me & hubs. Love WCK. Love to all at Late Night! Slava Ukraini! 🇺🇦

  • @gardnerhill9073
    @gardnerhill9073 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    11:53 - That's Grandfather Frost (the Russian version of Santa Claus) wrestling with Kringle in the end-credits. Nice Easter egg!

    • @user-ie9tq2ej6k
      @user-ie9tq2ej6k 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      RE: Easter egg: If the Colbert animation staff can do an Easter animation with psanky (Ukranian Easter eggs) being part of the joke, I will be very, very happy.

  • @bamse1618
    @bamse1618 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    That Tom Cruise elf that they slide in around 5:18 was a good placement.

  • @knightshade71
    @knightshade71 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Ahhhh. This is the most Christmasy I have felt this holiday season. God bless us, everyone.

  • @iamelcapitan
    @iamelcapitan ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I don’t know who did the danger zone parody at the end but it needs to be added to every Christmas song lists asap.

  • @auapplemac2441
    @auapplemac2441 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Is potato! A golden potato. Thanks to the crew that put this together.

  • @Amoraszune
    @Amoraszune ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Haha Peter Stormare as Putin is some inspired casting ;) Great work again as always!

  • @GoldSag1
    @GoldSag1 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    One of my favorite Christmas traditions is watching The Late Shows Christmas animation!! They did not disappoint 👏 It was heartwarming, funny and well produced. Bravo to all who worked on this.

  • @psicologiajoseh
    @psicologiajoseh ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Fantastic, epic. I hope this gets viral in every country around the world.

  • @robincosta8973
    @robincosta8973 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    This is just so funny! Love you Stephen and the Late Show crew.

  • @lauraelaineallen21
    @lauraelaineallen21 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    What the hell is wrong with me? This made me cry.

    • @chezmoi42
      @chezmoi42 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Nothing. It's a good sign.

    • @ammaleslie509
      @ammaleslie509 ปีที่แล้ว

      All of them have touching sentimental moments. Just beautifully done all around!!!

  • @thomasbrownlee5499
    @thomasbrownlee5499 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Absolute perfection. Zero notes. You guys frigging nailed it. 👍👌

  • @Dark_Brandon_2024
    @Dark_Brandon_2024 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    This is truly a Christmas miracle, what a masterpiece!

  • @zoraficarra-cheatham6844
    @zoraficarra-cheatham6844 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Fabulous cartoon! Well done. Funny but delivers a wonderful message for Ukraine

    • @mamatboy84
      @mamatboy84 ปีที่แล้ว

      When Ukraine block the fresh water supply to their former citizen in Crimea, none of the western media report it. It never be a "Human Rights" issues. But, when it comes to Russia and Qatar, everything is "Human Rights" issues. Same thing currently happen in France right now with their preparation for 2024 Olympics with thousands of undocumented workers working in harsh conditions, what you do or say? Nothing. The hypocrisy of westerners and western medias.

  • @danielwhyatt3278
    @danielwhyatt3278 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Yeeeep, this animation totally deserves an Emmy or something. Above/below comment is right. Biden totally needs to watch this. This is really what should’ve happened from the beginning I mean, Putin is going to fricking hate this one, considering this is again how he has now forever been immortalised, but it was tooootally worth it.😁👌🏼😎
    BTW, everybody if you can, please donate to World Central Kitchen to help feed the people of Ukraine