LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Mike Pence's campaign in Iowa is becoming a hot topic for late-night comedy, and Jimmy Fallon couldn't resist poking fun at the former vice president's recent underwhelming turnout at a campaign event.
Fallon's roast, which took place on 'The Tonight Show,' included a photograph that has since gone viral on social media.
Jimmy Fallon roasts Mike Pence's Iowa campaign turnout
Addressing his audience, Fallon set the scene, saying, "A lot of people are talking about this, you guys. Mike Pence is still on the campaign trail, and he recently held an event at a pizzeria in Iowa, and only 13 people showed up."
Fallon's audience erupted in laughter as he displayed a photograph of Pence addressing a less-than-packed pizzeria in Iowa.
He couldn't help but make a quip, saying, "It's never a good sign when all of your followers can be fed by two pizzas, you know? You know you had a bad showing when you were drowned out by the sound of someone deep-frying garlic knots."
The television host continued to roast Pence's campaign, highlighting a particularly amusing aspect of the story. "You can tell the campaign isn't going well because Pence also grabbed a job application," he said. The joke resonated with the audience.
Jimmy Fallon roasts Mike Pence's pizza preferences
In a light-hearted manner, Fallon delved into the former vice president's pizza preferences. He commented, "While he was there, Pence ordered his favorite pizza slice - a plain pie without sauce or cheese." The humorist drew more laughter from the audience with his witty commentary.
Moving on to an amusing yet slightly melancholic photograph, Fallon couldn't resist sharing it with his viewers. "And Pence also spoke to some supporters at an Iowa drug store. Take a look at this photo," he urged.
Fallon couldn't help but offer a lighthearted commentary on the image, saying, "This is real sad. I mean... Looks like he's going after that all-important empty-chair vote." The audience chuckled at the absurdity of the situation.
"It's just - He was so dull that they moved him to the sleep-aid aisle," Fallon continued, emphasizing the bleakness of the situation.
In the photo, Pence is seen addressing a seemingly disinterested shopper. Fallon's humor shone through as he joked, "Yeah, [Laughter] He's sitting there like, 'How do I say this in the most polite way? I'm just here for the flu shot. I mean, I don't want to insult the guy.'"
