Introduction

In a comical twist that has everyone buzzing, late-night hosts are having a field day with the idea of renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the "Gulf of America." Desi Lydic quipped, “I guess ‘Gulf of America’ does have a ring to it — as in, ‘There was another horrific oil spill in the Gulf of America.’” This tongue-in-cheek remark has sparked a cascade of laughter and debate across the comedic landscape.

Stephen Colbert's Sarcastic Take

Stephen Colbert chimed in with his signature sarcasm, elaborating on the proposed geographical overhaul: “So now, if I understand this correctly, the Gulf of Mexico will become the Gulf of America, New Mexico will be Dry America, and Cinco de Mayo will be the Fifth of Mayo.” His wit perfectly encapsulates the absurdity of it all, declaring, “It’s going to be a long four years.”

Greg Gutfeld's Creative Chaos

Meanwhile, Greg Gutfeld added more fuel to the fire, jesting: “That is not all — he also wants to change New Mexico to ‘Even Better Mexico.’” This playful commentary highlights the creative chaos of potential name changes that could come from such a proposal.

Jimmy Kimmel's Cynical Approach

Jimmy Kimmel took a more cynical approach, stating, “He still has no health care plan. He stayed up almost all night drinking Diet Cokes to come up with the Gulf of America.” His humor signals a deeper concern about the real issues facing the country amid the shenanigans of renaming territories.

Seth Meyers' Satirical Silver Lining

Seth Meyers provided a satirical silver lining to the proposed changes: “So, bad news: Groceries will still be expensive. Good news: Everybody’s getting new maps.” This quip resonated well, as it stuck a humorous chord with those frustrated by rising costs.

Jimmy Fallon's North Pole Scenario

Jimmy Fallon joined the fray, humorously suggesting that those who moved to Canada after Trump's victory might now be contemplating a journey to the North Pole, saying, “Right now, everyone who moved to Canada after Trump won is like, ‘Well, I guess it’s off to the North Pole.’” He also reflected on America's polarization: “If you think America’s divided now, imagine if half the country spelled ‘color’ with a ‘u.’” And with a laugh, he remarked on Trump's hypothetical plans to merge with Canada, implying that we’re “close to him offering a throuple with Mexico.”

Desi Lydic on Canadian Identity

Desi Lydic concluded with a light-hearted take on Canadian identity, humorously declaring, “This is insane. Canada can’t become part of America. That’s the country I pretend to be from when I’m traveling abroad.” She finished her segment with a mock welcome sign for Canada, stating, “Well, welcome to the United States, Canada. Locker rooms are over there, our Wi-Fi password is ‘hawktuah-69-420,’ and you pay for health care now.”

Conclusion

As late-night comedy continues to reflect and frivolously critique current events, it’s clear that the idea of rebranding the Gulf is offering plenty of material for laughs—and perhaps a deeper look at issues that matter more than the names we call places!