It's A Worm-derful Life

This 10-minute animated holiday special parodies the transition to an incoming Trump administration through the lens of Christmas at the North Pole. Santa and his workshop face a bumpy sleigh ride when Elon Musk is put in charge of Christmas efficiency as part of his D.O.U.C.H.E. (Department of Ultimate Christmas Handling Efficiency) program. Santa must either pledge absolute loyalty to Trump (portrayed as "Trumpus Maximus" in ancient Roman emperor fashion) or face a gladiator battle of ancient Roman proportions in the Colosseum. The special features political satire with appearances by Trump, RFK Jr.'s brain worms (including "Colonel Sandworm" in Trump's brain), Rudy Giuliani, Mitch McConnell, Wolf Blitzer, and Joe Biden. The story culminates with Santa's message of kindness prevailing over tyranny, ending with a parody holiday carol "Joy To The Worms" performed by the brainworms.

Duration: 611 seconds (approximately 10 minutes). Upload date: December 20, 2024. Animated special with no live-action footage. The special references RFK Jr.'s revelation earlier in 2024 about doctors finding a dead parasitic worm in his brain. Features Joe Biden struggling to stay awake throughout. Includes a "Stop the Sleigh" hat parody. Animation style consistent with previous Late Show holiday specials. Matt Witham credited as animator.