In a plot twist that even Hollywood couldn't script, everyday Americans are starting to whisper the unthinkable: Could Stephen Colbert, the silver-tongued host of 'The Late Show,' actually be Rosie O'Donnell in an elaborate disguise? The theory, which has gained traction faster than a viral cat video, hinges on one irrefutable piece of evidence—you never see the two of them at the same time. Ever.

Proponents of this outlandish idea argue that it's no coincidence. 'Think about it,' says self-proclaimed expert and basement dweller Jerry from Ohio. 'Colbert's got that sharp wit, O'Donnell's got that fiery passion. What if it's the same person switching wigs and attitudes like Clark Kent with a bad haircut?' Social media is ablaze with memes superimposing Colbert's face on O'Donnell's body, and vice versa, leading to some hilariously confusing results.

Experts in the field of celebrity doppelgangers—yes, that's a thing now—are weighing in. Dr. Eliza Fakenews, a professor of Pseudoscience at Online University, explains, 'The absence of joint appearances is damning. We've seen Colbert interview everyone from presidents to puppets, but never Rosie. It's like they're avoiding each other on purpose... or because they're the same entity!' She pauses for dramatic effect, which works better in person than in print.

Detractors, of course, are quick to dismiss the notion as pure lunacy. 'This is dumber than flat Earth,' scoffs TV critic Lana Laughless. 'Next, you'll tell me Jon Stewart is actually Whoopi Goldberg.' But even she admits the timing is suspicious—Colbert's rise to fame coincided suspiciously with O'Donnell's brief hiatus from the spotlight. Coincidence? Or calculated career swap?

The conspiracy has even sparked calls for a public showdown. Petitions are circulating online demanding that Colbert and O'Donnell appear together on live TV, perhaps in a cage match or a friendly game of charades. 'If they can't be in the same place, we'll know the truth,' declares petition organizer Tina Truthseeker. So far, neither celebrity has responded, which only fuels the fire—or should we say, the O'Donnell-Colbert inferno?

As this absurdity spirals out of control, one thing's for sure: In the age of fake news and alternative facts, nothing is too ridiculous to believe. Who knows? Maybe tomorrow we'll discover that Jimmy Fallon is secretly Ellen DeGeneres. Stay tuned, folks—reality is getting weirder by the minute.