So, Colbert's run on "The Late Show" is finally over. Ten years of preachy lectures disguised as comedy from the Ed Sullivan Theater. Geoff Bennett's doing a post-mortem on it for "CANVAS," probably gonna be a glowing tribute to the guy who single-handedly saved democracy or something. Whatever.

Let's be real, Colbert's whole shtick became unbearable years ago. He started as a funny guy on Comedy Central, but then he went full corporate shill, pandering to the woke mob with his predictable anti-Trump jokes and virtue signaling. He turned late night into a cringe-fest of performative activism. Remember the glory days of Letterman, just making fun of stuff? Now it's all about 'raising awareness'. Pass.

The Ed Sullivan Theater used to be about entertainment, now it's a safe space for libs to feel good about themselves. It's like watching a bunch of rich elites lecturing flyover country on their moral failings. No wonder ratings are tanking across the board. Nobody wants to be lectured by a comedian, especially when the jokes are so predictable.

Now that Colbert's gone, the big question is: who's gonna replace him? Will it be another woke puppet, carefully vetted by the HR department to make sure they don't offend anyone? Or will CBS actually take a chance on someone with a sense of humor and a willingness to challenge the narrative?

Bennett's "CANVAS" piece will probably try to spin this as some kind of cultural turning point, but let's be honest, it's just another corporate shakeup. The real story is whether late night can ever be funny again, or if it's doomed to be a platform for woke propaganda.

The problem with Colbert and his ilk is that they think they're smarter than everyone else. They believe they have a monopoly on truth and morality, and they use their platform to preach to the unwashed masses. It's condescending, it's boring, and it's not funny.

What late night needs is a comedian who's willing to take risks, to push boundaries, and to make people laugh, even if it offends a few snowflakes along the way. Someone who isn't afraid to challenge the status quo and to call out the hypocrisy of the elites. Good luck finding that in today's media landscape.

The legacy of Colbert's "Late Show" will be one of political correctness and comedic mediocrity. He turned late night into a safe space for liberals, but he also alienated a huge chunk of the audience in the process. Hopefully, his replacement will learn from his mistakes and bring back the funny.

So, as the curtain closes on Colbert's reign of terror, let's raise a glass to the possibility of a brighter, funnier future for late night. Maybe, just maybe, we'll get a comedian who isn't afraid to tell the truth, even if it hurts. But don't hold your breath. It's more likely we'll get another corporate drone who's more interested in virtue signaling than making people laugh. Remember when comedy was edgy and dangerous? Now it's just another tool of the establishment.

The real question isn't about Colbert's legacy, it's about whether late night can survive in the age of woke. Can comedy still exist in a world where everything is offensive? Or is it doomed to be just another casualty of the culture wars? Only time will tell, but one thing is for sure: Colbert's exit is a chance for a change, even if it's a slim one.

Let's pray they don't replace him with some diversity hire who's only qualification is checking boxes. The only thing worse than Colbert is a Colbert clone who's even less funny. Give us back the irreverence! Give us back the edge! Give us back the comedy! The end of Colbert marks the chance for late-night to evolve. Or it can devolve into further wokeness.