Jimmy Fallon jokes the US is a 'Taylor Swift-based economy' amid sales of 'The Eras Tour' film tickets
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Jimmy Fallon, the ever-charming host of 'The Tonight Show', knows how to turn even the most significant cultural phenomena into a lighthearted laugh-fest.
Recently, he couldn't resist sharing a few comical observations about Taylor Swift's massive influence and the release of her documentary film 'The Eras Tour.'
Fallon delightedly remarked that the premiere of the new Taylor Swift movie was "one of the biggest events of the year," setting the stage for his playful jests.
The film, which opened to thousands of eager fans at a giant mall in Los Angeles, immediately showcased the magnitude of Taylor Swift's star power.
Jimmy Fallon hails Taylor Swift's mall magnetism and box office bonanza
Fallon couldn't help but be astounded, humorously noting, "Yeah, that's how powerful Taylor is. In 2023, she can get people to a mall."
'The Tonight Show' host didn't stop there. With a comedic flourish, he described the present state of shopping malls in a Taylor Swift-dominated world.
"Right now, the friendship bracelet section at Claire's looks like a Walmart on Black Friday," Fallon quipped.
Delving into the film's immense potential, Fallon couldn't help but express his amazement at the numbers. He shared, "Yep, Taylor's movie is expected to have the biggest opening ever for a concert film and could make $200 million."
Jimmy Fallon's humorous joke on Taylor Swift's concert film craze
Finally, in his signature style, Jimmy Fallon ingeniously summarized the situation, jokingly stating, "At this point, the United States is essentially a Taylor Swift-based economy."
The comedian couldn't help but acknowledge the film's interactive appeal, mentioning that theaters were encouraging moviegoers to sing, dance, and take selfies.
In a humorous twist, Fallon predicted the film's burgeoning popularity might necessitate a change in venue.
He whimsically proposed, "The movie is so popular; they're going to have to start showing it in stadiums, and it's going to be called Taylor Swift The Eras Tour The Movie The Tour."