Times Sheboygan was mentioned on Stephen Colbert’s 'Late Show'

SHEBOYGAN – The word “Sheboygan” has graced living rooms for years.

The Kenosha Kickers polka band that John Candy’s character is part of in the 1990 holiday classic “Home Alone” is popular in Sheboygan, and Chicken Joe from the 2007 animated family movie “Surf’s Up” is from the city. A character from medical drama “ER” was from Sheboygan, too.

More recently, Sheboygan was also mentioned in aState Farm ad with Caitlin Clark, andU.S. Rep. Glenn GrothmanandJohnsonvillewere mentioned in late-night television.

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Repeated mentions of the city have been made on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” many during the 2024 presidential campaign. The novelty of Sheboygan being named on the show attracted the city’s attention that summer, with Mayor Ryan Sorenson’s officesending a care package and inviting Colbert to visit.

With “The Late Show” ending its11th and final season on May 21, we wanted to revisit several times Sheboygan has been named on the late-night show.

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In December 2024, Colbert made ajoke about the name of the town Luigi Mangione, who has since been charged in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, was found. He was arrested in Altoona, Pennsylvania.

“Classic bad guy mistake,” Colbert said. “Fleeing to one of America’s funny name towns. Police will always find you right away, whether it’s Altoona, Pennsylvania, Rancho Cucamonga, California, or Sheboygan, Wisconsin,” Colbert said, drawing out “boy” as “boing.”

After the audience whooped and applauded, Colbert said, ““We have some native She-boingers here tonight.”

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"The Late Show" named Sheboygan two times within the same week in summer 2024.

First, Colbert made a joke about President Donald Trumpcalling Milwaukee a “horrible city."Milwaukee was hosting the Republican National Convention the following month.

Colbert cautioned Trump in dissing Milwaukee, saying he learned his lesson about making jokes about the city in 2020. After thecancellation of the Democratic National Conventionas a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the show aired a segment saying people could still visit through a virtual tour, with a virtual tailgate and things like an “abandoned mall” and “abandoned factory.”

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The jokes didn’t bode well in Milwaukee, and Colbert apologized on air before accepting an invitation to attend aMilwaukee Brewers game the following year. He also ran in the beloved Sausage Race.

“I learned my lesson the hard way and have since learned to appreciate Milwaukee, the eternal city,” he said. “The Paris of Wisconsin. Suck it, Sheboygan.”

Two days after the “horrible city” bit, Colbert named Sheboygan in another joke about Trump, this time abouta rally he attended in Racine. Trump told the crowd it was better being with them along Lake Michigan than sitting on the Pacific or Atlantic coasts, where there are sharks.

“Sure, that’s what everyone associates with Wisconsin,” Colbert said. “No sharks. Remember this scene from Jaws.”

A shark attack scene from the movie played with a voiceover of, “I should’ve moved to Sheboygan!”

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Another mention of Sheboygan came in fall 2023, when Colbert made jokes aboutformer President Joe Biden’svisit to Philadelphia to talk about his “Bidenomics” agenda.

“It’s good to be almost home," Biden said, greeting the crowd in the clip shared on the show. "Hey guys, I live in Delaware, OK? And by the way, I’m a big Pennsylvania guy, I should have an advantage in Philly. One, I married a Philly girl. Two, you’re between Scranton and Wilmington. You know, Scranton — you guys have no sense of humor, man.”

The crowd responded with scattered chuckles.

“Those were punchlines?” Colbert said.

In response to Biden’s attempt to share a sense of local pride with the crowd — though Scranton is about two hours away from Philadelphia and Wilmington, respectively — Colbert exchanged his glasses for black lens aviators, likening the president.

“Thanks for coming out to the Chuckle Hut,” Colbert said on the show in his Biden persona. “I love being in Milwaukee, but actually I’m from Sheboygan. It’s about an hour north, 50 minutes if there’s no traffic on 43. Wow, it’s a tough room. You can also take 57 to 23 East. Nothing? That joke usually kills on Google Maps.”

ContactAlex Garnerat 224-374-2332 oragarner@usatodayco.com.

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Rod Stewart tells King: Well done for putting ratbag Trump in his place

Sir Rod Stewart told the King he had put “that little ratbag in his place”, in reference to Donald Trump.

The veteran singer congratulated the monarch for his “absolutely superb” visit to the US last month, at a celebration ofthe 50th anniversary of the King’s Trustat the Royal Albert Hall on Monday.

Sir Rod, 81, told the King: “May I say, well done in the Americas. You were superb, absolutely superb,put that little ratbag in his place.”

During the four-day state visit, when the King and Queen were hosted by Mr Trump and his wife Melania,the monarch addressed Congress.

He touched on topics such as Nato, support for Ukraine and the “collapse of critical natural systems”, issues which appeared to be out of favour with the White House.

Later, in a speech at a state dinner, the King joked to his hosts that “if it wasn’t for us,you’d be speaking French!”

On Monday evening, the King appeared to laugh offSir Rod’scomment, as Ronnie Wood,the Rolling Stones guitarist, grinned next to them.

Sir Rod then turned to the Queen and told her: “I was just congratulating your husband on his wonderful performance in the Americas – so great, so brave, so proud.”

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King’s Trust celebration

The event brought together ambassadors, alumni, staff and volunteers to celebratethe work of the King’s Trustand the achievements of the young people it has supported for the last 50 years.

The royal couple were greeted on the red carpet byAnt and Dec, King’s Trust ambassadors and hosts for the evening.

The King told the duo that they never looked any older when he saw them, to which Ant joked that it was “all make-up”.

The King and Queen also spoke toperformers Rita Ora, Anne-Marie, Craig David, Skye Newman and Jools Holland.

They were joined by Benedict Cumberbatch and Sir Idris Elba, the British actors, George Clooney, the Hollywood star, and Amal Clooney,his lawyer wife.

At the end of the night, the King and Queen switched places with Ant and Dec, coming out on stage while the comedy duo took their place in the royal box.

“I’ve always wondered whether someone would put Ant and Dec back in their box,” joked the King.

He went on to thank all the staff, mentors and volunteers involved inrunning the King’s Trustand said he hoped it would go on for “as long as possible”.

The trust says it has helped more than 1.3 million young people across Britain in the past 50 years as part of its commitment to ending youth unemployment and helping young people create better futures.

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Duffys fire back after Pete Buttigieg, husband attack new road trip TV series: 'Radical, miserable left'

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and his wife, "Fox & Friends" co-host Rachel Campos-Duffy, fired back on Friday after former Sec.Pete Buttigiegand his husband launched a barrage of attacks against the Duffys' upcoming "Great American Road Trip" reality TV series.

The feud ignited Friday after the couple announced the new show on "Fox & Friends." Chasten Glezman Buttigieg quickly took to X to bash the project, accusing the Duffys of taking a "multi-month, taxpayer-funded family road trip" while gas and grocery prices soar due to "Trump's war of choice."

He went on to call the couple "unfocused, unserious, and out of touch," and aired old grievances about the Duffys' past criticism of Pete Buttigieg working from his son's ICU bedside.

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Pete Buttigieg joined in on the attack on X, adding, "I love a good road trip, but this is brutally out of touch: a Trump Cabinet member making a documentary about himself while regular families can’t afford road trips anymore, because Trump and his war put gas prices through the roof."

Rachel Campos-Duffy replied to Chasten Buttigieg's post, telling him to "stand down," and clarifying the production was funded entirely by a nonprofit, The Great American Road Trip, Inc.

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She said her family participated for free to celebrate America's 250th birthday and noted the series was filmed in short one- and two-day stops over seven months.

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"You and I both know that my husband hasdone more in one yearto transform the DOT and ATC than your husband did in over 4 years on the job," Campos-Duffy said.

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Sean Duffy waited until Saturday to deliver a blistering response, claiming the "radical, miserable left" hates the series because it is "too wholesome," "too patriotic" and "too joyful."

He confirmed career ethics and budget officials at the Department of Transportation fully reviewed and cleared his participation in accordance with federal rules, emphasized zero taxpayer dollars were used, and said filming took place strictly during short windows like weekends and his children's spring break.

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He also defended his fast-paced record at the DOT, highlightingmodernized air traffic control, the removal of illegal truck drivers and a 20% annual increase in hiring controllers compared to his predecessor.

Following the Duffys' corrections, Chasten Buttigieg pivoted his line of attack, reposting multiple creators on X Saturday who took aim at the road trip's corporate sponsors, which include DOT-regulated entities like Boeing, UnitedAirlines, Toyota and Shell.

The reposted critics alleged a conflict of interest, claiming the companies funded an "extended vacation" for the secretary. The posts also attempted to tie the sponsorships to claims that Duffy hashalted safety standards, pardoned airlines that violated consumer laws,and hasn't fined a single airline in over a year.

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Despite the political mudslinging and moving goalposts from critics, the Duffys continue encouraging families to ignore the "haters" and explore America'snational parksand monuments ahead of the nation's 250th birthday.

"Our message is really simple: to love America is to see America," Sec. Duffy said. "So put the phone down, hit the open road, and rediscover what makes America great."

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Your morning coffee could be silently changing how you respond to touch

Coffee could be slowly changing how thebrain responds to touchand one’s own body movements, a small new study suggests.

Millions worldwide take acup of coffeein the morning to increase wakefulness, alleviate fatigue, and improve concentration and focus.

Normal doses of about a cup or two ofdaily coffeehave between 50 and 400 mg of its active ingredient caffeine.

Exactly how higher doses of coffee affect the brain’s perception of touch remains less studied.

Now, a new study has assessed how normal and high doses of caffeine affect a specific brain process.

This brain process is assessed using a method called short-latency afferent inhibition (SAI), in which a mild electrical shock is sent to the wrist shortly before sending a magnetic pulse into the brain.

The sensory signal from the wrist travels up the arm and enters the brain’s somatosensory area, and milliseconds later, the magnetic pulse hits the nearby motor cortex to trigger a thumb twitch.

To suppress the twitch, the brain typically requires a coordinated effort among specific chemical messengers in the brain.

This brain process typically acts as a filtering system to keep movements smooth and controlled, preventing the brain from overreacting to every single touch.

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In the latest study, researchers assessed this filtering process in 20 healthy adults, who received either 200mg of caffeine or a placebo.

Scientists stimulated the motor cortex of the patients with magnetic pulses using a non-invasive method, and then measured how their brains reacted.

They found that caffeine increased the brain's ability to restrict muscle response after a touch, indicating that coffee could “enhance SAI”.

Scientists suspect caffeine acts by blocking adenosine receptor proteins in the brain.

Blocking of the receptors could lead to an increase in acetylcholine, a chemical messenger that helps control how our senses and muscle movement work together.

“This finding aligns with findings that cholinergic-enhancing drugs like donepezil also enhance SAI,” researchers wrote.

"Caffeine's effect may result from its modulation of the cholinergic system,” scientists wrote, adding that the findings offer insights into the drug’s physiological action and how it may be tied to disorders like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.

Scientists hope to conduct further studies with more participants, using more than 400 mg of caffeine.

“In light of the results discussed so far, subjects should continue to abstain from caffeine before SAI examinations,” they concluded.

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André Gomes, Malte Amundsen top Columbus Crew injury updates at NYCFC

TheCrewexpectmidfielder André Gomesto play against New York City FC on May 10 at Yankee Stadium, but he's technically considered questionable along withdefender Malte Amundsenandforward Jamal Thiaré.

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Gomes, a lineup regular, was injured April 18 in a 2-1 loss to the New England Revolution and has missed three games with a calf issue.

Thiaré sustained an apparent knee injuryin a 4-1 victory over One Knoxville SCon April 29 in a U.S. Open Cup match andmissed a 3-2 loss to Minnesota Unitedon May 2 at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field.Crew coach Henrik Rydstromalso said Thiaré is dealing with a "cough."

Amundsen played the first half against Minnesota before leaving with a hamstring issue that Rydstrom has stopped short of calling an injury. Amundsen was replaced by Yevhen Cheberko at the start of the second half, which contributed to the Crew changing its tactics in a gutting loss that included them allowing three straight goals off set pieces.

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"It was no injury," Rydstrom said. "He felt [something] in his hamstring, and that also made it a little bit ... he has been very, very important for our game, so we didn't have a quite natural replacement for him."

Rydstrom was asked about injuries during a special May 5 training session for supporters at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field and initially said Amundsen wouldn't play against NYCFC. He quickly walked that back, saying Amundsen, Gomes and Thiaré are each being re-evaluated daily.

Gomes, however, has returned to full training and should play in New York. StrikerWessam Abou Aliis out for the season following ACL surgery to repair a knee injury.

Blue Jackets reporter Brian Hedgercan be reached atbhedger@dispatch.comand@BrianHedger.bsky.social

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Billy Bob Thornton Shares Rare Health Condition That Led to His Restrictive Diet: 'I Just Assumed Everybody Felt Like S---'

Billy Bob Thornton opened up about the rare condition he has that he believes contributes to digestive issues

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• Thornton, who now avoids several food groups due to his dietary restrictions, said that as a child he "just assumed everybody felt like s--- after they ate"

• The actor also talked about creative snack combinations that he enjoys as a result of the diet restrictions

Billy Bob Thorntonis opening up about the rare health condition that limits his diet.

In the May 5 episode ofHowie Mandel's podcast,Howie Mandel Does Stuff, the 70-year-oldLandmanactor discussed the rare reason for his restrictive diet after the comedian host, also 70, brought up a story about a snack their sons once shared.

Thornton explained that his diet is “very restricted” during the conversation with Mandel, and elaborated after the podcaster tilted his head and donned a curious expression.

“Well, I'm allergic to wheat, dairy. I have type AB-negative blood, which is the rarest type in the world. It's, like, less than 1% of the population of the world has it,” Thornton explained. (Per theRed Cross Blood Donation, less than 1% of the United States population has AB-negative blood, which makes it “the least common blood type among Americans.”)

TheBad Santaactor went on to explain that, at least for him, the rare blood type caused some stomach issues, on top of other unrelated dietary restrictions.

"It means you have less digestive enzymes. That's one of the things that goes along with it,” he said of his blood type. (No studies have shown a clear link between eating according to your blood type and better health, though Dr. Peter J. D'Adamo of the “Blood Type Diet” fame believes that people with type AB blood “tend to have low stomach acid,” perWebMD.)

Thornton, who lived in Arkansas and Texas as a child, said that additionally, he “grew up with a lot of allergies but “ate everything.”

“I just assumed everybody felt like s--- after they ate. I didn't know,” he said of his childhood health woes. “But anyway, I can't have dairy, wheat… can't eat meat, like, you know, pork or beef or any of that stuff.”

“You've just listed the entire pyramid,” Mandel then joked, and asked what Thornton is able to eat given the limitations of his health conditions.

TheSling Bladeactor then revealed that before arriving to film theHowie Mandel Does Stuffepisode, he had eaten a “bowl of blueberries” and drank a decaf coffee. “But when I get home, it's, like, wide open,” he explained of his eating habits.

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“I'm going to have some gluten-free chips with some dairy-free cream cheese,” Thornton said. “So, I'm really looking forward to that.”

Thornton first learned of his rare blood type in the late ‘80s, which prompted him to eliminate wheat, dairy, red meat and more from his diet, according toMashed. And in 2020, he summed his diet up on theMental Amandapodcast, stating, "I call myself a vegan who cheats — but I don't cheat that bad.”

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The topic of diet arose after Mandel recalled a peculiar snack that Mandel's sonAlex, who is friends with Thornton's sonWilliam, had while visiting theBanditsstar's house: “Bagels, cream cheese and ketchup.”

Thornton owned the dish, stating, “That's a hillbilly bagel,” as Alex, who was on the set of the podcast recording, chimed in to say, “Yeah. No, it was really good.”

TheLandmanstar also revealed that he found another odd but enjoyable snack combination at a recent event for the Paramount+ series with one of his costars,Sam Elliott.

“We were at this place, and normally in these green rooms, they got a spread. You can usually find something,” Thornton recalled to Mandel. “And they had one little silver tray that was nothing but like salami and prosciutto and another tray full of crackers and stuff that I couldn't … all the starchy things were over here on this tray. But that's all they had. And I'm like, ‘Well, s---. I can't have any of this.' ”

“But in the middle of the cracker thing, they had some grapes,” he continued. “And I got a white grape. I'm like, ‘Okay, so I'll be bored as hell with this.' And then I saw some spicy Dijon mustard and I thought, ‘Now, I wonder.' ”

So, he dipped the grape in the mustard — and according to the actor, it was a treat. “It was one of the best things I ever had in my lifetime,” Thornton said. “So now it's become a thing for me.”

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Taylor Swift’s Black Floral Midi Dress Is Perfect for a Spring Date Night

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Taylor Swiftis back in London, this time not with with herLondon boy, but with her husband-to-be,Travis Kelce. Yesterday, the pop superstar and the NFL tight end spent the most romantic night out in the city, attending Sadie Sink’s West End showRomeo & Julietand grabbing dinner at Indian restaurant Gymkhana.

Swift and Kelce coordinated in sharp looks for the evening. Kelce showed off his maximalist style in a gray Louis Vuitton monogram suit, which he styled with a black T-shirt and Bottega Veneta’s black, woven leatherSunday slippers. He added an extra ounce of luxury via a diamond tennis necklace.

The “Opalite” singer, meanwhile, was lovely in a black floral-print dress from Zimmerman (a brand she’s tappedmore than once). The piece had a sweetheart neckline, a corset bodice, and a flowing skirt.

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Swift paired the springtime staple with a sleek black coat that reached down below her knees, and a mint-green basket bag fromJW Anderson, for a fresh pop of color. Stepping into the warm months, Swift slipped on a pair of strappy stiletto sandals that criss-crossed up her feet and gave a peek at her pedicure: a shimmery showgirl pink.

Dangly diamond earrings and a delicate diamond necklace accessorized the 14-time Grammy winner’s ensemble. And for glam, she stayed loyal to her signature look: wispy bangs, a black cat eye, and a reddish lip.

Swift and Kelce’s West End date night does not come as a total surprise, as Swift is good friends with Sink, the star of the newRomeo & Julietadaptation. The actor and the singer worked together onAll Too Well: The Short Film, released in 2021. Sadie starred opposite Dylan O’Brien in the project, which won several Best Video awards, including a Grammy. Now, Swift is showing her support for Sink, who will finish her run in the play at Harold Pinter Theatre on June 20.

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