“Stephen Colbert” rises from “Stephen Colbert’s” ashes on The Late Show

Because he “cannot reasonably argue I own my face or name,” Colbert the late-night host had to lay “Stephen Colbert” the character to rest (again). Luckily, Colbert keeps a spare handy, in the form of “Stephen Colbert’s” identical twin cousin, “Stephen Colbert.” This new guy seems every bit as patriotic as the former Report host and, since he didn’t attend Dartmouth, he’s probably even less informed. And if that short-sleeved American flag shirt is any indication, this guy likes to party and/or misinterpret the Constitution.

Now, there’s no telling how long this newest “Stephen” will be around, especially once the presidential race is over, and half the country is either in ruins or in the process of seceding. But, if he wants the job, it comes with its very own “The Werd” segment, which is not to be confused with the Colbert Report’s “The Word” segment, because come on, they’re totally spelled differently.