The Late Show with Stephen Colbert delivered more than satire — it delivered a statement. Colbert’s “Five-Star Douche” Zing Sparks Media Firestorm — What He Really Meant, and Why Everyone Is Talking…
Setting the Stage: Who Is Pete Hegseth — and Why Colbert Cares
The Monologue Moment: “Five-Star Douche” and Beyond
The Internet Roars: Memes, Reposts, and Moral Firestorms
What Does This Reveal? Power, Media, and Outrage Culture
Repercussions — Real, Imagined, and Ongoing
A Cultural Mirror: Why the Moment Resonates
Final Thoughts: Did Colbert Overstep — or Did He Do What Needed Doing?
