Good 'Late Night' Jokes

Jay Leno

• They’re saying close to 60 million people may have watched the debate. In fact, the only person who didn’t tune in was President Obama.
• President Obama talked last night about finding other sources of energy for the future. Other sources? He couldn't muster up enough energy for the 90-minute debate!

Conan

• At one point last night, President Obama said the one thing about being president is learning to say no. Especially when someone asks, "Do you feel ready for this debate?"
• Mitt Romney went after PBS last night. It's about time someone went after those guys. It's about time someone took some starch out of their collars.



Cover of Bert & Ernie

• During last night's debate, Mitt Romney said he would cut funds to PBS even though he loves Big Bird. And he said he's definitely against whatever Bert and Ernie are up to.

Jimmy Kimmel

• The president seemed a little bit out of it last night. He had all the enthusiasm of a husband talking to his wife's friends at a dinner party.

Jimmy Fallon

• Last night was the first presidential debate at the University of Denver. Of course, a lot of big names didn't show up for the event — Joe Biden, Nancy Pelosi, President Obama.
• It was not a good night for the president. In fact, the president seemed to give long-winded, disjointed answers during last night's debate. Even Gary Busey was like, "Dude, you've got to focus."