The Late Show with Stephen Colbert is blasting “Karens” nationwide and gay icon Dolly Parton is part of the act – whether she wants to be or not.
Set to Parton’s hit “Jolene,” the show tweaked the words a wee bit to change it from a lover’s lament to an epic smackdown of the white women in the news whining about their “right” to speak to the manager.
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In real life, the country singer read books to kids on social media to help comfort them during the global coronavirus pandemic.
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“I think it is pretty clear that now is the time to share a story and to share some love,” Parton said at the time.
The singer has also made recent headlines as Tennessee legislators search for a replacement for a memorial to former Klu Klux Klan leader and former Confederate soldier Nathan Bedford Forrest. Parton is a candidate.
If chosen, a statue of Parton, known for steering clear of politics and bringing her sassy brand of cheerful love for all, would stand in the Tennessee Capitol building.
