'She used our bit, title, logo': Jimmy Kimmel roasts Nikki Haley for stealing his 'Mean Tweets' segment

’How would you like it if I launched a disastrous campaign for president?’ Jimmy Kimmel asked Nikki Haley
PUBLISHED FEB 10, 2024
Jimmy Kimmel called out Republican candidate Nikki Haley after she uploaded a video that looked very similar to the host’s show segment ‘Mean Tweets' (@JimmyKimmelLive/Youtube, Getty Images)
Jimmy Kimmel called out Republican candidate Nikki Haley after she uploaded a video that looked very similar to the host’s show segment ‘Mean Tweets' (@JimmyKimmelLive/Youtube, Getty Images)

MANHATTAN, NEW YORK CITY: The morning of February 8 saw Nikki Haley share a campaign video via Twitter, drawing inspiration from 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'s 'Mean Tweets' segment in a bold move to take a dig at Donald Trump, but, the late-night host didn't find it entertaining.

Later that day, during his monologue, Kimmel began roasting Haley by disclosing the perplexing text message he received following the release of her Twitter video.



 

Jimmy Kimmel calls out Nikki Haley for copying 'mean tweets' segment

Despite her opposition to Trump, Kimmel still found Haley's name somewhat unfamiliar.

"I woke up I had a text asking 'did you have Haley on the show?'" Kimmel said and added, "It took me a while to figure out what Haley meant. Like Hailey, who, Duff? Haley Joel Osment? I didn’t know."

"I didn't know so I went online and learned that Nikki Haley who is running for her life right now Co-op one of our bits", Kimmel clarified. 



 

However, Kimmel swiftly came across the tweet and didn't hold back in addressing Haley's blatant "co-opting" of the well-known segment.

"She used our bit, our title, our logo, our graphics," Kimmel pointed out. "She called it Nikki Haley Live. And, worst of all, she added the fakest fake laugh track maybe I’ve ever heard," he added.

Kimmel's dissatisfaction with Haley's blatant imitation of his famous segment was palpable, and he doubted that Haley would appreciate a similar gesture directed at her.

(@JimmyKimmelLive/Youtube)
(@JimmyKimmelLive/Youtube)

Addressing her directly, he questioned, "This is not how it works you can't just take our thing and do it yourself but how would you like it if I launched a disastrous campaign for president?"

Kimmel remarked at his question, saying, "This is why you lost Nevada to ‘None of the Above'," continuing his jest. 

The host then concluded his roast by humorously warning Haley that she could expect to hear from his "attorney, Rudolph Giuliani."

Internet erupts in laughter as Jimmy Kimmel roasts Nikki Haley

As is often the case, the internet erupted in laughter following Kimmel's hilarious monologue, with some users humorously remarking, "Nikki Haley had a good bit on SNL, but that doesn't make her a comedian."

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'Nikki Haley had a good bit on SNL, but that doesn't make her a comedian' (@JimmyKimmelLive/Youtube)

Other comments read, "Strongest border president, ever"? Nah, he meant borderline president."

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'Strongest border president, ever"? Nah, he meant borderline president' (@JimmyKimmelLive/Youtube)
(@JimmyKimmelLive/Youtube)
'Not just "None of the above' (@JimmyKimmelLive/Youtube)

One user said, "Not just "None of the above," but "None of the below," as well!"

Praises were in line for the late-night host and the team as well, with one writing, "……To all those who produce the James Kimmel Show…. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!"

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'To all those who produce the James Kimmel Show' (@JimmyKimmelLive/Youtube)

"We definitely love Jimmy Kimmel!" declared another user.

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'We definitely love Jimmy Kimmel' (@JimmyKimmelLive/Youtube)

"Thank you Jimmy and team! You bring levity in these dark times," expressed another user.

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'Thank you Jimmy and team!' (@JimmyKimmelLive/Youtube)
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'Excellent Show Jimmy' (@JimmyKimmelLive/Youtube)

One user simply said, "Excellent Show Jimmy!"

This article contains remarks made on the Internet by individual people and organizations. MEAWW cannot confirm them independently and does not support claims or opinions being made online.

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