Late-Night Hosts Mock Hawaii's Accidental Emergency Alert | THR News

Late-Night Hosts Mock Hawaii's Accidental Emergency Alert | THR News

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The transcript covers late-night hosts' comedic reactions to a false ballistic missile alert in Hawaii. Trevor Noah, CBS's Late Show, and Jimmy Kimmel each provided humorous takes on the situation, highlighting the absurdity and the laid-back response of Hawaii's residents. The segment underscores the blend of humor and seriousness in media reactions to unexpected events.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Trevor Noah's humorous observation about a man's reaction to the missile alert?

The man decided to hide in a bunker.

The man started a party on the beach.

The man took an Uber to the airport to escape.

The man ignored the alert completely.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did a hotel employee do during the missile alert that was highlighted in the news?

He evacuated the hotel immediately.

He continued to answer guests' questions at the front desk.

He locked himself in a safe room.

He left the hotel to find shelter.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did CBS's The Late Show humorously address the missile alert?

By broadcasting a documentary on missile safety.

By showing a live news report.

By re-airing a classic concert interrupted by an alert.

By interviewing the governor of Hawaii.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What aspect of Hawaiian culture did Jimmy Kimmel poke fun at in his coverage of the alert?

Their love for surfing.

Their laid-back attitude.

Their traditional dances.

Their cuisine.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long did it take for the correction to be issued after the initial missile alert?

15 minutes

1 hour

5 minutes

38 minutes