Ronny Chieng, known for his work on 'The Daily Show,' joined Jimmy Kimmel Live! to talk about his recent experience riding along with LA firefighters battling the ongoing blazes. Chieng shared his insights into the challenging work of first responders and discussed his upcoming Hulu special, 'Lonely Flowers,' which explores themes of societal unity and connection.
Published: Jan. 14, 2025, 1:31 p.m.If nothing else, the exchange during Monday’s episode of ABC’s “ Jimmy Kimmel Live! ” shows what it takes to stop the quick-witted Wood in his tracks. He obviously wasn’t thinking about going political when he visited Kimmel’s show to talk about a visit with Los Angeles firefighters andWood told Kimmel that he’d wanted to get a firefighter T-shirt to help promote first responders who’d been fighting thedevastating the Los Angeles area.
After some mockery of his “slow motion” descent of the firehouse pole — “I’m 46, man, you can’t just be racing down the pole like that” — Wood talked about a ride-along that stretched out as one call followed another. And yes, one was a blazing dumpster. “Oh year, it was a dumpster fire,” said Wood. He paused and decided to pass up on the opportunity to pile on. “I was a dude on a truck learning about what other benevolent people are doing for the people of southern California.” Firefighting was the first job he ever wanted, he said, but the physical fitness requirements put him off and he decided to major in journalism instead.about the “very scary, very stressful, very strange week” the show’s staff had experienced.
For viewers interested in hearing more about Wood’s upcoming special and his life after “The Daily Show,” his appearance revealed an insight or two.
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