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What is the 'tarps off' trend that men are engaging in? Find out in the quiz

Published May 22, 2026, 9:01 AM UTC

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This week, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert went off the air forever. This leaves only the quiz to carry the torch of wicked political satire jk haha LOL.

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