{
  "id": 19756616,
  "title": "Desi Lydic Regrets Mississippi Senate Race Joke After ‘Daily Show’ Crowd Groans: ‘That Doesn’t Deserve Applause’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/desi-lydic-regrets-mississippi-senate-race-joke-after-daily-show",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-13T04:26:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TheWrap",
    "slug": "thewrap",
    "url": "https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/tv-shows/desi-lydic-regrets-mississippi-senate-race-joke-audience-reaction/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "During Thursday's episode of \"The Daily Show,\" host Desi Lydic made a joke about Mississippi turning blue in the 2020 Senate race, which drew a strong reaction from the studio audience. Lydic expressed regret, stating that her wildest dreams did not include her turning blue with an Avatar lady in an M&M store. The joke prompted the crowd to groan, leading Lydic to clarify that such a comment \"doesn't deserve applause.\" She later highlighted the historic significance of Scott Colom becoming the first Black Senator elected in Mississippi in 150 years, while also noting Hyde-Smith's previous appointment block that led to Colom's candidacy. Lydic emphasized that the win was a pivotal moment for Mississippi, Black Americans, and those who thrive on petty revenge.",
  "summary": "“No that doesn’t deserve it,” the comedian adds as the audience eventually begins to clap The post Desi Lydic Regrets Mississippi Senate Race Joke After ‘Daily Show’ Crowd Groans: ‘That Doesn’t Deserve Applause’ appeared first on TheWrap .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}