The fact that Kimmel chose Canada has made his exit even more intriguing. “At least in Canada, when someone says’maple syrup,’ they don’t mean a conspiracy theory,”
he joked in his statement. This has been seen by fans nationwide as a lighthearted jab at the status of American politics and the difficulties of pursuing late-night comedy in a divisive environment.
The title of one Toronto newspaper read, “Kimmel Bids Farewell to the U.S.—Can We Offer You a Tim Hortons Coffee, Eh?” The Canadian media has already grabbed on the story. In the meanwhile,
Canadians are excitedly speculating about the comedian’s potential position in his new nation; some have even suggested that he may provide his incisive political commentary to Canadian television.
Kimmel responded with a lighthearted statement: “Perhaps I’ll begin a late-night program on Canadian public television.” Let me call it Kimmel, shall we?
