Like that coffee mug that Stephen Colbert sported on Thursday’s episode of “The Late Show”? CBS hopes you did, enough that you’re willing to plop down $15 for it.
Colbert announced during the show that his coffee mug that commemorates the 28-day partial government shutdown — which is emblazoned with the words “Don’t Even Talk to Me Until I’ve Had My Paycheck” — is now available for viewers to buy.
But it’s not a simple cash grab for CBS.
Also Read: Colbert Looks at 'Director's Cut' of Trump's Border Wall Address (Video)
The network said that all of the profits from the mug sales will go directly to Chef José Andrés’ nonprofit organization, World Central Kitchen, which is providing free meals to federal workers and their families during the government shutdown. Many federal employees are currently furloughed or working without pay during the shutdown, which began on Saturday,...
Colbert announced during the show that his coffee mug that commemorates the 28-day partial government shutdown — which is emblazoned with the words “Don’t Even Talk to Me Until I’ve Had My Paycheck” — is now available for viewers to buy.
But it’s not a simple cash grab for CBS.
Also Read: Colbert Looks at 'Director's Cut' of Trump's Border Wall Address (Video)
The network said that all of the profits from the mug sales will go directly to Chef José Andrés’ nonprofit organization, World Central Kitchen, which is providing free meals to federal workers and their families during the government shutdown. Many federal employees are currently furloughed or working without pay during the shutdown, which began on Saturday,...
- 1/18/2019
- by Tim Baysinger
- The Wrap
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