WASHINGTON—Late night comedians found themselves in a comedic crisis this week. They struggled to explain Donald Trump’s recent ‘joke’ involving Jesus. The former president posted an AI-generated image. It showed him as Jesus walking on water. This sparked a wave of confusion and mockery. Many questioned the theological implications. Others just found it baffling. The meme became a trending topic. Late night hosts seized on the absurdity. They dissected every angle of the bizarre ‘joke’.
Theological Pundits Baffled
“I’ve studied theology my whole life,” stated Dr. Bartholomew Higgins. He is the Chief Hermeneutician at the Institute for Questionable Interpretations. “This isn’t a parable. It’s a political stunt. The AI clearly didn’t get the memo on divine humility.” Higgins suggested the image was more ‘political commentary’ than a spiritual statement. Many news outlets also weighed in. They offered various explanations for Trump’s Jesus post. Comedians used these explanations as fodder. They found the attempts to legitimize the meme hilarious. This whole Jesus ‘joke’ saga provided endless material.
Late Night Hosts Try to Make Sense of It
One host quipped, “So, is he the Son of God or just really good at Photoshop? The lines are blurring faster than his tan.” Another show featured a sketch. It depicted Jesus returning to Earth. He finds Trump’s meme and asks, “Did I miss the memo about the sequel?” The persistent explanations for Trump’s Jesus ‘joke’ only amplified the comedy. It was a masterclass in deadpan delivery. Audiences found the earnest attempts to unpack the meme funnier than the meme itself. The late night laughs continued well into the week.
At press time, sources close to the former president confirmed he was considering a follow-up. It would feature him as Moses parting the Red Sea. He reportedly wanted to ‘own the libs’ again.
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