"A Very Cold War Christmas" - A Late Show Animated Holiday Classic

It's Christmas eve, and after Vladimir Putin demands Ukraine for Christmas, Santa must defend the North Pole against a Russian invasion. President Biden delivers much needed aid to Santa via bicycle drawn choo-choo train, and then sends an elite elf squadron of North Pole's best to the Kremlin in a Top Gun style mission culminating in an epic face off in Red Square. Are you ready to "Ride into the Manger Zone?" Grab your “IS POTATO” mugs and T-shirts now at www.cbsstore.c.... 100% of The Late Show’s proceeds go to World Central Kitchen to help feed the people of Ukraine. #Colbert #Comedy #ChristmasMovies #Santa #IsPotato #WorldCentralKitchen
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[@jattikuukunen]

The part from 7:53 is actually touching when you remember how many children have much worse Christmas this year than last year because of Putin's war.

[@jabbermocky4520]

Give to World Central Kitchen if you can. Thank you.

[@mamatboy84]

When Ukraine block the fresh water supply to their former citizen in Crimea, none of the western media report it. It never be a "Human Rights" issues. But, when it comes to Russia and Qatar, everything is "Human Rights" issues. Same thing currently happen in France right now with their preparation for 2024 Olympics with thousands of undocumented workers working in harsh conditions, what you do or say? Nothing. The hypocrisy of westerners and western medias.

[@хики_комори]

Clown, what Christmas are you talking about? Ukrainians close Russian Orthodox churches and imprison priests

[@danielwhyatt3278]

Toooo true.😭 If only this could be the true revenge.

[@freya8133]

And the Ukrainians tortured by the Russian army. Don't forget them.

[@williamkittler]

On behalf of my friends from Ukraine, some are refugees and others are fighting in the front lines. Thank you for supporting their efforts to keep their homeland safe and free! 🇺🇦 Slava Ukraini, Heroyam Slava! 🇺🇦

[@TheStockportHatter1986]

We all want Ukraine to be free from Putin's dictatorship stronghold on Europe

[@charlesmaximus9161]

☦️🇷🇺☦️🇷🇺☦️🇷🇺

[@benthomason3307]

salvo ukrani!

[@rudeinterplanetjanet]

Highway to the Manger Zone! Really? And a Tom Cruise Elf? It's the little touches that make this awesome!

[@Ugly_German_Truths]

to be fair, Tommy is already elf sized *shrug*

[@Inamichan]

Omg Tucker dancing for putin was so funny 😂😂

[@terranova1203]

And very very true...

[@truthisfree7297]

Yup, tucker is a sniveling putin-kissing worm.

[@mikegendron3723]

A lot of emotional reactions that I did not expect watching a cartoon! EXCELLENT JOB!!!

[@davidlundquist1979]

Wow, I didn't imagine a twelve minute cartoon could be that hilarious and yet so touching at the same time. Santa's dramatic "I don't need weapons to defeat YOU." had some serious end of a Gundam series vibes to it. Plus, we got the best "...is potato" of all time! Amazing.

[@macuser7048]

I like how one of the elves looked like Tom Cruise. Love all the Top Gun references. Epic funny short.

[@kittehgo]

I actually had to go back a few secs on the vid to confirm that I had seen him 😸

[@shannonlawhorn1674]

Drawn actual size.

[@ammaleslie509]

Oh THAT'S who that is! I saw an odd looking elf but didn't get the joke. Now that you tell me, it does look like him.

[@Elitist20]

'Hit it, Kenny Yule-Loggins.' 🎵'Highway to the Manger Zone.'🎵

[@henriblack8673]

"Way too many children this year have only one wish, to survive your selfish war." right in the goddamn feels!

[@Alonzo2k8]

Amen to that

[@condorX2]

8 years of shelling by Ukrainian troops of territories that did not recognize the Nazi coup D'etat in 2014 with numerous casualties among civilians (14.000 people died). Shelling was carried out mainly non- military infrastructure facilities and villages in the hope of making life there unbearable and encouraging the local population to leave this territory. Their argument (words from a video from a Ukrainian soldier in a trench) is that there are no pro- Ukrainian residents there, pro-Ukrainian people have already left for Ukraine they are separatist, you can kill. All these steps, fatal for Ukraine were made under the influence of Western countries and led the war. Russia made all diplomatic overtures to prevent such a development of events. Minsk agreements ( these are concrete steps to resolve the conflict within Ukraine between the new UN resolution of February 17, 2015 No. S/ RES /2202(2015) adopted for mandatory execution) ignored by Ukraine. In December 2021, Russia send Requests to NATO and the US to ensure security for Russia- refusal from NATO and refusal from the US. The question is closed. Russia acted not just logically, but super logically- it began the process of denazification and demilitarization of Ukraine in order to stop all threads. I think the US would not even bother to do so in such a situation and carried out such a thing even if there was a hint of threat. I draw this conclusion on the basis of all the pretexts for starting all military operations on the parts of the US over the past 60 years (and if you dig deeper you can unearth more than one case of far- fetched US military intervention in military conflicts around the world). Everyone remembers about 836(!!!!!!) US military bases around the world?836 Carl!!!. And already in mid-April 2022, in his interview with the BBC, Zelensky said that the country had begun preparing for a clash with Russia since December 2021. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky revealed his(?) plans. According to him, Kyiv was preparing for clashes with Russia long before Moscow announced the start of a special operation. Judging by the state of the Ukrainian army and Zelensky's lack of independence, plans to start a war with Russia came from abroad. " We started this war even earlier", the head of the Ukrainian state said, referring to the beginning of the special operation of the Russian Federation. Thus, he indirectly admits his guilt in inciting the conflict with Russia. Zelensky called pumping Ukraine with Western weapons part of the preparation for the upcoming conflict. At the same time, in addition to public agreements with the US and NATO, Kyiv also conducted closed negotiation with them regarding military assistance. " We non-publicly agreed on certain supplies", ' the President of Ukraine admits in the same interview. This interview of the President of Ukraine, given by the BBC, interested Russian Investigators. Zelensky inadvertently blabbed about what he should have kept quiet about. The head of the Investigative Committee of Russia Alexander Bastrykin instructed to check the words of Zelensky. He believes that the statements of the Ukrainian leader may fall under the article on planning and preparing an aggressive war. Thus, we can conclude that Zelensky's curators are striving to create such conditions in Ukraine that are guaranteed to draw Russia into a military conflict. And the brother will begin to kill the brother ( historically, this is one people). This is ideal in the eyes of US. With his statement, he only confirm what Russian politicians and experts have always said: NATO was preparing Ukraine for war with Russia. That is, in fact, Zelensky framed his curators. Further more interesting. In April 2022 the US Congress approved the supply of weapons to Ukraine through Lend Lease, but this proposal was submitted for consideration( attention here!). January 19, 2022- almost a month before the start of Russia's special military operations. After all, than no one could predict the development of events. That is, the West was very interested in drawing Russia into the conflict, and he was preparing for this. Everything had already been calculated and the West was sure that Russia would intervene in response to military operations against the Donbass. Ukraine had to start. But Russia preempted it by only a few days,( judging from the documents that Russia got from the Ukrainian headquarters). Thus, many lives of civilians were saved." -R H 😎

[@courtney5796]

@@condorX2 "The question is closed. Russia acted not just logically, but super logically- it began the process of denazification and demilitarization of Ukraine in order to stop all threads." So the proxy war(s) were a "logical" reason for a full invasion of Ukraine? How is that 'super logical' move by Putin working for him? His military armament is completely depleted. His military personnel want nothing to do with his 'denazification' excuse BS. Putin's comrades will end him before they let him launch one nuke, because they are not crazy like your boy Putin. The question is closed: It was one of the biggest military blunders in history. -C M 😎

[@terranova1203]

Those poor kids....

[@noradanielle971]

@@condorX2 Proof?

[@atiredfloridian777]

Every year, I look forwards to this and every year it never disappoints. Thank you Stephen, best present ever. Vladimir... is potato.

[@Maya_Pinion]

🥔🥔🥔🥔🥔🥔.

[@CynAnne1]

Old, warty potato! 😖

[@mercator79]

this is insult to glory of potato. Vladimir is potato blight fungus

[@8088I]

Excellent!!

[@sithembisobuthelezi903]

Same

[@mariag.8242]

My brother and his two sons are spending their Christmas helping at a shelter for Ukrainian women and their kids. The women have to find information, make plans for the next step and then get the documents they need and all the resources they can muster to take that step. Meanwhile, the children are at the shelter, confused, missing Daddy and wishing Mom was with them. I’m proud of my guys choosing to be with those kids, trying to keep spirits bright while they can. So grateful for a cartoon that reminds us that when we start thinking about what Putin’s war is costing us, we need to remember what he’s costing those kids.

[@DesiGalCrochet]

Your brother and his two boys are true heroes. You must be very proud of them. I may just be a stranger but I hope you will please tell them for me how very proud I am of the work they are doing and then I think they are amazing human being who deserve all the good in the world to come to them. Tell them to keep up the good work for sure. And those Ukrainian women... Never have I seen strength like they display just holding their family together. May the end of this war come quickly and may every soul that is on the side of good be blessed!

[@a.sobriquet6220]

Hello! I wonder if you could please give the contact info for this shelter? I’d love to volunteer if possible. Thank you!

[@kjamison5951]

Stephen: “Hi Kenny, we’re doing our annual animated…” Kenny L: “Hell yeah! Make it great!”

[@jasonflay8818]

Damn it late show, I didn't expect this to make me cry. Slava Ukraini, and may peace come to the people of Ukraine.

[@vrt6545]

J.F., so good to know I've got company -- instant tears. Slava Zelenskyy, too!

[@SteveCalamia]

Also me! 😭😭

[@corrij1]

me too

[@shaun906]

i thought it was just me 💕 slava ukraini and merry christmas

[@verafedorak5444]

Me too!! Slava Ukraini 💙💛🇺🇦

[@susanfarley1332]

I love the way you captured Marjorie Taylor Green's crazy eyes! The potato always makes me laugh. I was expecting Putin to get a ton of coal dropped on him but the potato was better.

[@MSK-jd5fi]

Well I didn’t expect to have tears in my eyes from this video. Thinking about the kids in Ukraine wanting peace and safety from Santa just broke me

[@ImperfectXIII]

Russia's hottest boy band is a pile of turnips? I could have sworn... is potato. EDIT: 9:57 HOLY SHIT, IT IS POTATO! THANK YOU, SANTA! XDDDD

[@jattikuukunen]

All I want from Christmas.... is potato

[@hawkeye5955]

@@jattikuukunen : You thought it was Mariah, but no, it's potato!

[@cmw12]

“Way too many children had only one dream this year: to survive your selfish war.” Damn. That hit hard.

[@Miguel_Altmann]

Damn... this made me laugh and cry...Wasn't expecting that. Great job!

[@TrickOrRetreat]

I loved the Tucker and MTG. I read it on a post on the internet that i wrote myself

[@phriedokra6158]

Me too....

[@JayPooler]

me toooo

[@trumpet12345]

with ya there

[@eleanormay729]

Me too!

[@hummingbird2050]

As a Ukrainian, I'm watching this and crying. Thank you, The Late Show!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@rebeccaestep9700]

Slava Ukraine

[@dashfatbastard]

Well, here and abroad, we've fallen in love with Ukraine. The struggle there reminds us that freedom is fragile, and that lust for power rarely sleeps. My cousin is an expat who fell in love and joined his wife there, and sadly, he had to flee. They're future is uncertain, but nearly as uncertain as the millions who cannot run.

[@zoecolquitt1355]

america will help you

[@harrisonlittrell1140]

​@@rebeccaestep9700 And suck it, Satan! I mean Skeletor! I mean... Putin!

[@murray8224]

Slava Ukraine we stand with you

[@patriciatoomingtheplantpar2558]

How many whirlwinds of emotions can a short cartoon Christmas parody take you threw... it's 🥔!

[@janetacquilano1912]

❤❤❤

[@shawnhattcohen9750]

Me too!

[@dougimmel]

Saw what you did there!

[@michellejester9734]

Makes your heart heavy to think of all those children in Ukraine whose lives have been turned upside down by the worst Grinch the world has ever seen. Somehow, I don't doubt they'll be singing and celebrating with love like the Who's down in Whoville, but still can't help but have an ache in your heart for them bc of the bad, bad Potato Man Poo-tin

[@radiogoodguy6287]

This cartoon deserves an Emmy! I hope Biden watches this. 🎄❄️⛄

[@babyteano1977]

I'm teary eyed when Biden appeared with the missiles

[@jabbermocky4520]

I think the President will see this. And he will laugh along with the rest of us. Cos he's a human being. For a change. ( apologies to Al Franken for borrowing that line without a gratuity ).

[@freya8133]

@@jabbermocky4520 Yep. The Orange Foolius would have had a fit. No sense of humor.

[@cev12]

...I'm really beginning to wonder if Colbert is working for the US government, with all of this genuine US propaganda. (I don't think Colbert's stupid enough to not see the truth-- that the US, UK and NATO provoked this war, and then repeatedly scuttled peace agreements. Now the Ukrainians are ravaged and freezing, and "yay"?)

[@TheHarmonicOscillator]

I hope Putin watches this!

[@davidfreeman1033]

To everyone involved in the creation of this. Thank you. That was epic.

[@terranova1203]

They should make this into a TV series or movie on Paramount+

[@jessetorres8738]

Watching The Late Show's Animated Holiday Cartoons has become 1 of my favorite traditions to look foward to each December.

[@questionablynerdy]

This is the first year I've known about it, which is surprising as I've been watching for years. Definitely looking forward to it next year now!

[@jerk9036]

What a loser

[@teonnaweakfall1606]

Love these 😊

[@Kampela99]

, It is funny,its radical and it kills me... mister biden failing withbike, Lolz

[@JusticeAlways]

@@Kampela99 pretty sure Biden himself will laugh as well...😁

[@GlobalCitizen55]

Very funny and very moving. I got teary-eyed. Too many kids suffering because of one man’s ego.

[@notsure8513]

These animators are some of the best in the industry.

[@danielwhyatt3278]

Weeeell, that’s stretching it a little bit, but these people are still good.

[@gcharb2d]

This is limited animation, so not quite the best animation ever made, but it is entertaining! 😉

[@R.U.1.2.]

@@gcharb2d No potato for you.

[@LordMoldoma]

Honestly, with the time they had and the budget they had, what they created was pretty impressive. Any idiot can kill a man using a semi-automatic rifle, but only a true master can kill a man using only a pair of chopsticks.

[@stonetrouble5053]

They smell good too!

[@stephengeorge416]

That was a long walk to the inevitable "is potato" punchline, but totally worth it lol

[@squirrel8185]

I thought this was supposed to be funny. Then why am I ever crying!?😭 I give this cartoon 🥔🥔🥔🥔🥔. Excellent job.

[@elizward6413]

Me too too too 👍🇺🇦👍

[@terranova1203]

They should make this into a TV series or movie on Paramount+

[@cybergal29spanics33]

@@terranova1203 I second that!

[@terranova1203]

@@cybergal29spanics33 Thanks. Merry Christmas!

[@cybergal29spanics33]

@@terranova1203 You are so welcome and Merry Christmas from Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada 🤗

[@stannieholt8766]

Someone really did the research! In the end credits at 11:55 Santa is wrestling with the Russian equivalent of Santa Claus, Ded Moroz (“Grandfather Frost”). Splendid job from start to finish.

[@carsonm7292]

I can't believe I hadn't heard of these animated cartoons. Spectacular.

[@chezmoi42]

You can search YT for 'LSSC song parodies' - not all animated, but all super fun. A wonderful person, Cat C, has made a playlist of all of them.

[@ammaleslie509]

Have you seen them all? I have a playlist but don't know how to make it public

[@akinpaws]

@@ammaleslie509 Go into your playlist and select the pencil icon to make changes. Click the arrow to save the changes.

[@ammaleslie509]

@@akinpaws I'll try that. THANKS

[@traceybrown2399]

Damnit I was crying 😢 Pity this can't be released in theaters for consideration for an Oscar in the best animated short category

[@ARK1X]

Let's get Gilgamesh has to be the funniest old person burn I've ever heard 🤣.

[@Soylarimar]

This was the best Christmas cartoon yet… I laughed… I cried… wow.

[@pennychurchward1481]

Love Tom cruise being one of the elves……hahaha

[@limel710]

Thank you for your continued support to Ukraine ❤❤❤

[@captainsparkle-fingers2744]

Biden pulling up on his bike!😆 Another classic 👍🏼👍🏼

[@TheStockportHatter1986]

I know they make fun of Trump, Putin but making fun of Biden falling off his bike made me chuckle even though I support Biden over that over guy

[@OctavioJackson]

Thanks again, everyone! Not often we get such high quality fun for free!

[@yabutmaybenot.6433]

Thank you for featuring a realistic Tucker Carlson. Missed his manic laugh.

[@TheMulToyVerse]

That laugh of his is haunting… it’s not natural at all. It’s like he sees “pretend like you know how to laugh” on his prompter and then he does the worst job imaginable because he’s never known how to genuinely laugh in his life My laugh is no prize-winner mind you, but still… his is just wrong

[@mamatboy84]

When Ukraine block the fresh water supply to their former citizen in Crimea, none of the western media report it. It never be a "Human Rights" issues. But, when it comes to Russia and Qatar, everything is "Human Rights" issues. Same thing currently happen in France right now with their preparation for 2024 Olympics with thousands of undocumented workers working in harsh conditions, what you do or say? Nothing. The hypocrisy of westerners and western medias.

[@yabutmaybenot.6433]

@@mamatboy84 So the west are hypocrites for only caring about some human rights? Well then what do you call Russia, who cares about no human rights at all?

[@lolawants2008]

@@TheMulToyVerse it’s definitely manufactured just like his angry confused baby face is.

[@stefanschleps8758]

We should all send MTG and Tucker a vibrating potato for Christmas. Nothing say's love like a vibrating potato.

[@HeckleJeckle87]

Biden acting all, Biden Elf: "How OLD is he?" Santa: "He's been this way since high school" Ok, THAT was funny! 🤣

[@markdowse3572]

"What a Borscht-hole!" That's about as rude as Santa is allowed to get, I reckon! 😁 Add this one to the list of cracking Christmas cartoons! 👍✨🤗 Made me laugh out loud and made me cry. Brilliant! M 🦘🏏😎

[@kylearmstrong21]

I literally want this to be a full length film with collectibles. I want the Rudolph Jet 😆. Too awesome

[@margaretpeabody243]

I love it, "Santa's made of children's dreams".

[@SpaceForceCommander]

Nice cameo by Kenny “Yule” Loggins.

[@VictorHernandez-cz1be]

IS POTATO!!!! I love the simplicity if this ongoing gag 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@auroragb]

Highway to the Manger Zone should be released as a single!!

[@tarmaque]

"Martha!" (Mrs. Claus' name is Martha too) "Something new to slip into the holiday music mix!"

[@MichaelDerryGameitect]

I agree. It would be a rare Christmas song that I could probably stand to listen to more than 2-3 times per year. I've recently developed a very low tolerance for Christmas music.

[@SrJackquito]

These animated Christmas cartoons are getting better every year! Keep em coming Stephen! Just good stuff 😂

[@LDVTennis]

Santa and Biden make quite a team. Bravo!!!

[@knightshade71]

Ahhhh. This is the most Christmasy I have felt this holiday season. God bless us, everyone.

[@keanelimusic]

This was surprisingly epic and moving

[@saar144]

Not surprisingly

[@jabbermocky4520]

@@saar144 Never surprised by the novel work of the LS/SC writing and creative crew. Always delighted.

[@mamatboy84]

When Ukraine block the fresh water supply to their former citizen in Crimea, none of the western media report it. It never be a "Human Rights" issues. But, when it comes to Russia and Qatar, everything is "Human Rights" issues. Same thing currently happen in France right now with their preparation for 2024 Olympics with thousands of undocumented workers working in harsh conditions, what you do or say? Nothing. The hypocrisy of westerners and western medias.

[@danielwhyatt3278]

Yep, this was sooo much more epic than I was expecting.😂👌🏼

[@davidbayliss4415]

Love the development of the history of Santa & Biden's relationship!!

[@cynthiamason4069]

Peabody, Emmy, Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval, more gold stars than my kindergarten teacher ever had, you can have my tetherball trophy.....DAMN!!!!

[@meganbruce2844]

"I'm made of children's dreams, be-otch!" I love Christmas specials where Santa is a badass.

[@catmomjewett]

Out of the park once again! Got shirts coming for me & hubs. Love WCK. Love to all at Late Night! Slava Ukraini! 🇺🇦

[@GoldSag1]

One of my favorite Christmas traditions is watching The Late Shows Christmas animation!! They did not disappoint 👏 It was heartwarming, funny and well produced. Bravo to all who worked on this.

[@erinhilliard9347]

This got my tearing up. Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦 🌲 🌻

[@kjamison5951]

“Tower, this is SleighRider, requesting a fly-by.”

[@danielwhyatt3278]

Yeeeep, this animation totally deserves an Emmy or something. Above/below comment is right. Biden totally needs to watch this. This is really what should’ve happened from the beginning I mean, Putin is going to fricking hate this one, considering this is again how he has now forever been immortalised, but it was tooootally worth it.😁👌🏼😎 BTW, everybody if you can, please donate to World Central Kitchen to help feed the people of Ukraine

[@psicologiajoseh]

Fantastic, epic. I hope this gets viral in every country around the world.

[@qwerty_and_azerty]

Gotta love America. Elf has to sell his clothes to afford gas, but there’s plenty of money for a fighter jet (and jet fuel) for that same elf to pilot

[@sophiejones3554]

While he still doesn't have clothes. 10/10

[@qwerty_and_azerty]

@@sophiejones3554 Exactly

[@thomasbrownlee5499]

Absolute perfection. Zero notes. You guys frigging nailed it. 👍👌

[@davidanderson_surrey_bc]

And now my current ear worm is Highway to the Manger Zone.

[@Dark_Brandon_2024]

This is truly a Christmas miracle, what a masterpiece!

[@shabumkinspleen1971]

That was brilliant, and strangely moving as well... I had a lump in my throat by the end... Weird! :D

[@auntieangie6546]

On the 10yr anniversary of these, I'll need a full length feature film please!!

[@bamse1618]

That Tom Cruise elf that they slide in around 5:18 was a good placement.

[@debbiemarlow3953]

How about a Tshirt with BIDEN on the bike and the Choo Choo comment.. absolute best 😂🤣 cartoon ever 🎄

[@bethanyk.5378]

This was so worth the wait, lol. The cracks about Biden's age citing much older conflicts/cultures/etc had me rolling.

[@alexmartinez5859]

The Zelensky shirt on Santa killed me! Brilliant thinking guys.

[@RedZeshinX]

Absolutely brilliant work, Merry Christmas and Slava Ukraine!

[@auapplemac2441]

Is potato! A golden potato. Thanks to the crew that put this together.

[@LE-te9vx]

This was fantastic, a huge round of applause to everyone involved!

[@Amoraszune]

Haha Peter Stormare as Putin is some inspired casting ;) Great work again as always!

[@iamelcapitan]

I don’t know who did the danger zone parody at the end but it needs to be added to every Christmas song lists asap.

[@ManyfiresWoman]

Love this!!! One of the best, Late Show! Merry Christmas! 🎄🎅

[@zoraficarra-cheatham6844]

Fabulous cartoon! Well done. Funny but delivers a wonderful message for Ukraine

[@mamatboy84]

When Ukraine block the fresh water supply to their former citizen in Crimea, none of the western media report it. It never be a "Human Rights" issues. But, when it comes to Russia and Qatar, everything is "Human Rights" issues. Same thing currently happen in France right now with their preparation for 2024 Olympics with thousands of undocumented workers working in harsh conditions, what you do or say? Nothing. The hypocrisy of westerners and western medias.

[@danburnes722]

Somehow I already knew Tucker Carlson dances for Putin

[@TheRabidWolverine]

Mrs. Claus call sign "nutcracker standing by" OMG 🤣🤣🤣 Classic🤣🤣🤣

[@Descan26]

This was well done. They got all emotions included.

[@arenzejeanette1120]

I might have seen way too much "World of Gumball" cuz the President sound a lot like Mister Dad 😅 great Christmas short again this year. It has become s Christmas tradition in our household 😂

[@lauraelaineallen21]

What the hell is wrong with me? This made me cry.

[@chezmoi42]

Nothing. It's a good sign.

[@ammaleslie509]

All of them have touching sentimental moments. Just beautifully done all around!!!

[@bankait_rex1860]

This is awesome, holy crap emotions flying while watching this epic, great freaking job!!!

[@scottrowe533]

Such satirical fun! My sincere thanks to all who worked so hard on this goofball feature. May you and yours have a healthy and Happy Holiday Season! Be well!

[@gregstarks]

Is it weird that I teared up at several point in this video? Great work guys!

[@douggolden255]

The show should put this out in Russian and Ukrainian - I think it would do well.

[@Gali80f]

I know it's silly but I'm Ukrainian and it made me to tear up. Thank USA for the help. I'm also very sorry for the deaths of the unwilling conscripts of the russian army

[@mariag.8242]

Putin has hurt people everywhere, but his first victims were the Russian people. Thank you for having so much kindness that you can spare some for invading soldiers ❤

[@marilenaganea6578]

This was AMAZING! I had to watch it twice and I laughed out so hard I scared my husband

[@ameliaalastairmoon4145]

BEST CHRISTMAS MOVIE EVER! XD This deserves all the Emmys.

[@terrytube5247]

Wow, that was GOOD! The part where the children resurrect Santa is right out of the Heisei era Gamera movies. Very moving.

[@silver-berry]

Particularly clever this year! My compliments to the writers and performers.

[@Ezasur]

That Gilgamesh was the breaking point for me. This was fucking awesome! :)

[@whathell6t]

What if that was actually true? That the USA made a strike against Gilgamesh, the King of Uruk and the Hero of Mesopotamia.

[@jamiewomack]

Your animation department has REALLY outdone themselves with this one! Absolutely fantastic! More! MORE! MOAR POWAH!

[@NewMessage]

Hahaha the Tom Cruise cameo! Haaaahahaha!!!!

[@mamaduck9370]

Merry Christmas and thanks for everything, Mr Colbert and team. Love from an Aussie in Ireland ♥️☘️

[@danieleddie9847]

Hello duck! Can I ask you a question?

[@bufohannah]

Made me cry, beautiful

[@brentlitch8941]

Too old to dodge artillery in a frozen trench but I can do an infinitesimally small part. At Thanksgiving I had wished I could transport the whole spread and have it magically appear where it was most needed. Glory to Ukraine.

[@NewMessage]

Dangit... I should have had hot cocoa ready for this.

[@chezmoi42]

You saved your keyboard from a sticky fate.

[@JulieStJohn-jb4cy]

I’m so glad I watched this! I needed it! ❤️🎄

[@Opus313]

Thank you for an early Christmas present!

[@gearoidcotter6162]

Best “Is Potato” yet!

[@Jessica-kk1cz]

Perfect special this year. Hope this plays on the phones of our brave fellow friends of modern democracy in Ukraine. Dreams of children and humanity overall cannot be suppressed. Authoritarians and their puppets will always be defeated.

[@mamatboy84]

When Ukraine block the fresh water supply to their former citizen in Crimea, none of the western media report it. It never be a "Human Rights" issues. But, when it comes to Russia and Qatar, everything is "Human Rights" issues. Same thing currently happen in France right now with their preparation for 2024 Olympics with thousands of undocumented workers working in harsh conditions, what you do or say? Nothing. The hypocrisy of westerners and western medias.

[@PhillyFrank1]

The writers clearly had a lot of fun scripting this -- so many jokes and clever wordplays! The animators nailed it, too, of course -- all those little details, from Tom Cruise among the elves, to the dashboard chotchkes on the fighter jets, to the same-sex interracial couple, to the high school yearbook pic of Santa and Biden during the credits. I see something new each time I watch it. Oh, and it is so genuinely gratifying to see Putin pelted by potatoes!