Colbert Launches A Facebook Alternative

2025-12-08 17:496 min read

In this episode of The Late Show, host Stephen Colbert celebrates Friday and engages in humorous banter about weekend plans. He addresses the current trend of people deleting their Facebook accounts, humorously suggesting that many do so after check-ups on their exes. Colbert criticizes Facebook for treating users as products rather than customers and highlights the absurdity of its data collection practices. He announces the launch of a parody platform called 'Amish Book,' where users can share thoughts physically instead of online, emphasizing a humorous take on privacy and technology. Throughout the segment, the comedian blends observational humor about social media with witty commentary, aiming to entertain while reflecting on contemporary issues surrounding technology and personal privacy.

Key Information

  • Stephen Colbert hosts the Late Show and welcomes the audience, highlighting it is Friday.
  • Colbert discusses weekend plans and jokes about how Facebook knows everything about its users.
  • He mentions the trend of people deleting Facebook accounts after checking on their exes.
  • Several businesses have left Facebook, including Playboy.
  • Colbert humorously notes the challenge for people to find adult content without Facebook.
  • He mentions that he has not deleted his Facebook page because he never had one.
  • The segment reveals how people found that Facebook keeps extensive records, including call logs.
  • Colbert announces a parody service called 'Amish Book,' which is similar to Facebook but without the internet.
  • The segment includes features like facial recognition and invites participation in farm games.

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Content Keywords

Late Show

Stephen Colbert welcomes viewers to the Late Show and discusses the upcoming weekend plans.

Facebook

Colbert humorously critiques Facebook, mentioning that many users realize they are not treated as customers but as products. Many people, including businesses, are leaving Facebook.

Privacy Concerns

Discussion on the invasion of privacy by Facebook, detailing how users have discovered that Facebook keeps records of various personal information.

Amish Book

Colbert announces a new service called Amish Book, highlighting its premise as a privacy-focused alternative to Facebook where users write their thoughts in a physical book instead of using the internet.

Facial Recognition

Colbert jokes about the facial recognition feature of the Amish Book, likening it to Facebook's technology.

Farmville

Colbert references Farmville as a game available on Amish Book, humorously claiming it as his own farm and asking for help with it.

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