As the clock counted down to midnight on New Year’s Eve 2024, comedian Whitney Cummings delivered a moment conservatives didn’t know they needed. Her bold roast on CNN’s "New Year’s Eve Live" didn't only produce a viral video but also a vestige of validation.
For conservatives, long alienated in a liberal media hellscape, this performance was a refreshing breath of honesty cloaked in laughter. Cummings did not hold back, delivering one fiery punchline after another. Her roast wasn’t just funny; it was brave.
Cummings declared:
“The Democrats couldn’t hold a primary this year. They were too busy holding up a body.”
This jab was directed at the bumbling President Joe Biden, whose frailty ultimately sank his bid for reelection. In the aftermath of the Democrats' loss to President-elect Donald Trump, numerous revelations surfaced about the media's efforts to downplay Biden's declining physical and mental condition.
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As the CNN co-hosts feigned shock for the cameras, the reality is much more grim. Hearing this basic truth about the cover-up of Biden's condition stunned both Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen, who are supposed to be journalists in search of it.
Cummings continued:
"It was amazing that the pro-choice party didn't give their voters one when it came to the presidential candidate."
Then the comedian took aim at Vice President Kamala Harris, stating:
“Kamala was forced on us so hard you’d think she was patented by Pfizer.”
The line drew both gasps and laughter. But Cummings didn’t stop there. She also took aim at CNN’s dwindling viewership.
Cummings quipped:
“I’m now playing, like, 3,000-seat theaters, which is about the viewership of CNN these days."
😂ANDERSON COOPER IN SHAMBLES: “The democrats couldn’t hold a primary…they were too busy holding a body upright.”
— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) January 1, 2025
“The pro-choice party didn’t give their voters one.”
“Kamala was forced on us so hard you’d think she was patented by Pfizer.”pic.twitter.com/tbfGvz9CRV
At the end of the clip, Cummings remarked about how Cooper gave her "a very scary look," a moment that encapsulated the tension between her daring humor and the traditional constraints of the network. Cooper’s reaction symbolized the unease of the mainstream media when confronted with unfiltered critique. His expression seemed to embody a mix of disbelief and discomfort, as if he was caught off guard by Cummings’ willingness to "go there."
This moment wasn’t just comedic; it highlighted the fragile veneer of control that networks like CNN try to maintain during live broadcasts. For conservatives, it felt like a small victory—a crack in the carefully curated facade of liberal dominance in mainstream media.
In an era where political humor feels one-sided, Cummings’ roast was a reminder of what satire can achieve. It wasn’t about pandering; it was about exposing truths in a way that made people chuckle—and think. Cummings showed that humor can challenge power, question narratives, and bring people together—even if it’s just for a laugh.
As we step into 2025, her performance serves as a beacon of what political humor can be: sharp, fearless, and, most importantly, fair.
But comedy isn't just a reprieve for conservatives long forced into a liberal media hellscape; it's also a weapon.
In Sun Tzu’s "The Art of War," he wrote:
“If your opponent is of choleric temper, seek to irritate him.”
Particularly sharp and unapologetic comedy has the ability to provoke reactions, expose vulnerabilities, and dismantle the opposition’s facade. Whitney Cummings’ performance on CNN embodies this strategy, as her daring wit forced even the most guarded liberal establishment figureheads to confront uncomfortable truths.
This moment wasn’t isolated. Other comedians are increasingly embracing conservative audiences and using their platforms to challenge mainstream narratives. Joe Rogan, while not strictly conservative, often pushes back against woke culture and media hypocrisy on his wildly popular podcast. Rob Schneider has become an outspoken critic of leftist orthodoxy, injecting humor into serious critiques of modern politics. These figures demonstrate how comedy is becoming a vital front in the culture war.
By embracing voices like Cummings’—fearless, witty, and unafraid to call out double standards—conservatives can continue to win hearts and minds. In a world where politics often feels polarizing and heavy, humor might just be the key to keeping the momentum alive in 2025.
