SmartLess "Jimmy Kimmel"
Sep 14, 2020
Jimmy Kimmel, the charismatic comedian and host of 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!', shares a delightful blend of humor and heartfelt anecdotes. He opens up about living with narcolepsy, recounting a memorable encounter with a police officer. The conversation flows into amusing reflections on childhood pranks and the role of faith in their lives. Kimmel also discusses the unpredictability of hosting major awards shows and the challenges of producing without a live audience, all while maintaining his signature comedic flair.
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Wikipedia Pranks
- Jimmy Kimmel pranked John Krasinski on Wikipedia by claiming his family owned Craisins.
- Krasinski quickly removed the edit, but Kimmel’s Justin Theroux prank lasted longer.
Radio Firing
- Kimmel got fired from a radio station for a parody song about the Seattle Mariners' owner.
- The Mariners and McDonald's pulled their ads, costing the station $8,000, half of Kimmel's annual salary.
Quitting The Man Show
- Jimmy Kimmel and Adam Carolla quit The Man Show because they felt the audience misunderstood its satire.
- An audience laughing at an old, unoriginal joke was the final straw for them.