Bill Clinton reunites with balloons on The Daily Show

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published 16 September 2016

Former President Bill Clinton made an appearance on The Daily Show to speak about everything from Hillary Clinton's recent health scare to the ugliness of the 2016 election. By the end, host Trevor Noah wanted to give a gift to show his appreciation. But what exactly does a person give Bill Clinton?

The answer is obvious: balloons, of course.

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Clinton, who brought joy to the hearts of many when he pranced around the stage chasing balloons at the end of the Democratic convention in July, was clearly delighted by the gift. "When I saw the film of the end of the convention, I realized it more than anybody else, I was there playing with the balloons and they were going to have to hook me off the stage," Clinton said. "I thought, you know, I really am in my second childhood."

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Jeva Lange was the executive editor at TheWeek.com. She formerly served as The Week's deputy editor and culture critic. She is also a contributor to Screen Slate, and her writing has appeared in The New York Daily News, The Awl, Vice, and Gothamist, among other publications. Jeva lives in New York City. Follow her on Twitter.

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