CBS’ Stephen Colbert on Friday said, “The Atlanta Falcons versus the New England Patriots (in Super Bowl LI). It's a divided country right now and we all know who President Trump will be rooting for: Russia. But also the New England Patriots because -- and this has upset a lot of people -- Patriots quarterback and every straight man's gay hall pass, Tom Brady, is friends with President Trump. In fact, the two play golf together. I know, that's surprising. Do you know how hard it is to deflate a golf ball? ... Trump is also buddies with Patriots Owner Robert Kraft and coach Bill Belichick, which is probably why Kellyanne Conway showed up to Trump's inauguration dressed like the Patriots old logo. ... We have no idea if Trump's team is going to bring home another ring on Sunday, but a poll shows that 53% of Americans are rooting for the Falcons, which means the Patriots will win the electoral college” (“The Late Show,” CBS, 2/3).
NBC’s
Jimmy Fallon said he was really “excited” about Super Bowl LI. Fallon: “I don't know about you, but I'm just glad to see a major event where nobody argues about the size of the crowd. ... Tom Brady said that his kids told him the Atlanta Falcons are really good and they're not sure he can beat them. In response, Brady said, ‘Monsters are real and they live under your bed. Good night.’ ... This will be the first time the Falcons and the Patriots have faced off in the Super Bowl. It's also the first time a
Lady Gaga fan has seen a football game. During a press conference yesterday, Lady Gaga said not to worry about any wardrobe malfunctions during her halftime show. Of course, most people are trying to figure out what a wardrobe malfunction with Lady Gaga would even look like. ... This year's Super Bowl commercials will feature fewer celebrity endorsements because they're not as effective as previously thought. When asked how they figured that out, ad executives said, ‘
Hillary Clinton told us.’ ... Indianapolis Colts punter
Pat McAfee is leaving football and his $3 million contract to pursue a career in comedy. One of his teammates said, ‘Good luck,’ while the rest said, ‘We're paying our punter $3 million?’”
Friday night’s edition of NBC’s “The Tonight Show” also aired the recurring segment “Thank You Notes.” Fallon said, “Thank you Atlanta Falcons logo for letting me know what would happen if the Post Office logo hooked up with the Sprint Logo” (“The Tonight Show,” NBC, 2/3).
