First Annual Tonight Show Burger-Off with George Motz | The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

In honor of summertime, Jimmy and Tariq Trotter compete to find out who can make the best burger, judged by burger scholar George Motz.
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[@Da_Baron]

Being a George Motz fan, as soon as I saw the ketchup I was like, "YOU FOOL!"

[@Da_Baron]

@Nicholas Fouch Actually, I always think of Gilbert Gottfried on Hollywood Squares whenever I shout "YOU FOOL!"

[@riffwizardsupreme]

I know, right? I straight felt my asshole clench when I saw that damned red shit.

[@MDev1997]

Sameee 🤣

[@RamonLovesRockandPie]

Just as a burger fan, I saw ketchup and was like, uhh no.

[@LaLaGrunge]

No mayonnaise on burger. Nasty.

[@TherealFroyoz]

Finally George gets his day!! The burger boss

[@jpados]

100%!

[@user-dj4zf1fq1s]

Да

[@user-dj4zf1fq1s]

@@jpados ???

[@chanquysu7363]

@@user-dj4zf1fq1s .

[@user-dj4zf1fq1s]

@@chanquysu7363 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@hopeclayburnsax9369]

Still badass Tariq made his own bun. It’s been said he’s the real deal when it comes to cooking.

[@DarkstarAndrew01]

Tariq was awesome

[@kindablue1959]

It was a nice bun, but just wrong for the job. The ratio of meat to bread is key in a burger, about 1:1 is right. That bun was about twice the size of the meat. A brioche is typically eggy and sweet - the classic burger bun is the potato bun - it's simple and not a distraction from the main flavor event - the meat.

[@Slicknewt]

@@kindablue1959 i do love brioche but yeah see this guy gets it ^

[@theoccasionalmoonlight4050]

yo when he singled out the bun in his critique I felt Tariq die a little inside lol

[@longboardvid143]

I would have rather seen George grill up a cool regional burger tbh

[@EatCarbs]

Me too .. I can't stand Fallon

[@Iloveyouallalittle]

Same

[@Jadeskorpion]

So impressed with Tariq's effort. Above and beyond.

[@Rawdilz]

Love George Motz and the burger show!

[@priyankandatta5644]

My man: George Mohtz. Fav guy on the internet

[@NewMessage]

If Jerry Springer and Wolverine had a secret lovechild.

[@omnitrix1992]

Or just Wolverine in "Logan"

[@bpattison]

You have to give George a smash burger to have a chance. That’s his jam. :) Love that he was on Fallon. ❤️

[@Tyrunner0097]

That and NO KETCHUP. George is okay with a ketchup-based sauce on a burger, but that's as far as he is willing to usually go with it. The only burger with ketchup he was okay with was the Cuban Frita, and that was because ketchup is what has always been on that burger, and he will respect that history.

[@catherinedean3796]

"What are you tasting?" "Yes" God I love George

[@Brooksie603]

George is a huge fan of a smashed burger

[@MichaelxHell]

Any time i get to see George, it's a good day.

[@Th3Treasoner]

This can't be George Motz, he didn't burn himself.

[@jsngallery]

he burned in the green room

[@trixyparra9150]

Jimmy's accent! 😂😂😂 Great Burger-off! Love when they do these cooking challenges! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 Now I'm hungry and craving a burger! 😅

[@rodriguezmj11]

"I know dope people. I do dope shit." My guy!

[@ryanschroer5724]

It's an old quote from kany west

[@cookwithcaydn8255]

😂😂 love ya jimmy

[@joelhenderson4450]

Let’s get a hamburger expert who hates ketchup but don’t tell the guys…

[@groalerable]

I think it's more a philosophical stance, or even obsessive tick than a true taste bud reaction.

[@Jllyrol311]

They really should have known George’s aversion to ketchup, unless they literally just Googled burger expert.

[@SydneyKong]

“Ronald mcfuckingdonald” LMAOOOO AHAHAHAHAHA

[@zakstone9821]

Glad they hugged.

[@saxonde68]

Bring George back and let HIM cook YOU a burger!

[@wendywillason3984]

I love George Motz omg LOL

[@nikitasafronov9700]

These series are awesome 😁

[@biglou1938]

Came for George Motz. Not enough George Motz burning himself on a hot griddle, but I will accept.

[@omnitrix1992]

Potato buns are so much better than brioche buns.

[@loveforeignaccents]

Yep!

[@senshai1267]

Saw the thumbnail, and George Motzzz babyyyy!! I'm here for it !!

[@cerveza2297]

Jimmy is adorable 😍

[@kindablue1959]

Ketchup on a burger is such a cop out - it just masks all the other flavors with sugar and vinegar. George's ideal in a burger is all about the flavor of the meat being the center of attention, and then it needs the proper ratio of meat to bread. Tariq took $50 worth of Wagyu and smothered it in ketchup - and then his bun was twice the size of the burger!

[@bothellkenmore]

George like most knowledgeable food experts probably thinks turning Kobe beef into hamburger is a crime. Since this was a comedy bit and likely not even an authentic competition I wouldn't be surprised if that was just regular hamburger though. The truffles looked real though. I have noticed some of George's favorite burgers don't even have a condiment on one of the buns.

[@BeardedDanishViking]

Grinding up meat like Wagyu and Kobe into burgers is utterly redundant and also massively pretentious.

[@NineteenEightyFive]

@@bothellkenmore there’s an ep of his burger scholar show where he makes a steakhouse burger out of some very expensive beef, so he does have an appreciation for it. But yeah, if you were gonna go ahead and grind Kobe beef into a burger, slathering ketchup on it is a travesty.

[@RamonLovesRockandPie]

This right here. Ketchup ruins the burger in being more high quality.

[@jsngallery]

it's food, you eat it and shit it out. ketchup on a burger is not a cop out it's just something to shit out later

[@terrikennedy5038]

Congratulations, Jimmy!!! LOL

[@jsngallery]

jimmy can't even do his "kids go to bed" bit correctly he's so excited.

[@EmpyreanLightASMR]

I love this segment. This episode was tight!!! both burgers looked so tasty

[@hypnosis4207]

Take notes! The Scholar is in the house! I can't wait to hear the bleeps lolol

[@marvinmuth1]

Love this episodes of food battles

[@eniolaadetimilehin1400]

Love this

[@grabsak]

As soon as jimmy said smash burger I knew he was gonna win. Fans of Motz know he loves his smash burgers.

[@arvidvanthorre6547]

this is what i signed up for love it

[@ahnanda68]

I'm loving that champagne shaper idea 💡🤭

[@TrueCrimeQueen]

Love these videos! Stay safe everyone ❤️❤️

[@mattk2740]

I don’t know why this is a pet peeve of mine, but it is “first inaugural”. Then, if it continues, “second annual”. Love it tho!

[@luckylibra6131]

Omg, I would get on your nerves i had no idea

[@q_p-q_p]

First inaugural is a tautology, I think.

[@mattk2740]

@@q_p-q_p oh true. Just “inaugural” is all that’s needed.

[@judyfrancis4515]

@@mattk2740 But, "second annual" still works!

[@amycrowder7842]

Loving Jimmy's suit!!

[@alfie3836]

Where is Tariq’s restaurant...we’re coming over!

[@bklynkat23]

Jimmy finally got that W. I too am not a fan of ketchup on burgers. But I definitely would have liked Jimmy's Burger with Tariq's drink

[@pikachuthunderbolt3919]

yea same

[@Lu-uw1lx]

I hope this is a reoccurring segment! 😂 👏🏽

[@Honeybee13.18]

Love the Robin Leach accent 😂😂

[@user-lt6nf4zh6j]

amazing sir

[@muddyconfluence]

JIMMY FINALLY WON!

[@aprajitaplaysmusic]

jimmy's english accent is hilarious 😅

[@annettesjoy]

Corden's would be better lol. He's a lot more funny too.

[@ChrisFlahurrTee]

I did *not* expect Jimmy’s burger to win…

[@jennifercoleman6218]

Omg we chef Gordon Ramsey to roast Jimmy's burger

[@RizenAgidyne]

WHAT. WHAT THE FU-

[@thebigstudio6291]

OMG ! Jimmy Fallon is amazing 🤗 New subscriber 😊

[@Yashuop]

Can we appreciate how you brings us high quality content everyday

[@denirferraz737]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/gWG7ppdsnbCmiM0 🎤🎤🎤🎼

[@sbohlongwa9150]

That's Kanyes line "I know dope people..." 😂

[@Teaganbear]

Ahaha I forgot how funny and goofy our old friend Mr Fallon can be

[@miikaluhti4969]

Among the people that out star Fallon, we have the greatest of the all, George Motz!

[@jenndowell6446]

Then he turns to Turiq and says, no you're the winner! Thank you so much! 🥰

[@tatid6743]

that ending was painful lol

[@Spaceboundwitch]

After learning that George was the judge I knew Jimmy was going to all the right places BUT THEN he added the ketchup

[@MDestron2282]

Motz is a god damn legend!

[@coolisack]

Jimmy was surprised that he won!! Let do a recount and an audit.

[@angelapiccolella1491]

Wow, .3 seconds into watching and this comment spoiled it.

[@ross-carlson]

@@angelapiccolella1491 What moron reads comments BEFORE watching a video - then gets mad about it? HAHAH

[@ross-carlson]

Yep, then another recount, then lie about it for weeks, start a riotous insurrection then after everyone else knows you've lost continue to lie about it for months and months until a huge number of people are so ignorant they believe you actually did win. It's the American way.

[@angelapiccolella1491]

@@ross-carlsonReal genius, huh? I didnt open the comments... it was viable when I opened the video. I shouldn't have to hold my hand over the bottom half of my phone when I open a video as to not see a spoiler.

[@jillisaacs8448]

Love how Tariq referenced Chapelle talking about the first time he met Kanye 💯💯❤❤

[@sonarasolomon]

Loki impression is on point!

[@boneyskeleton101]

The potatoe trick is a rare trick

[@yathandersondemirandafeito3063]

This episode was very hungry. Yummy 🌭🍕☕

[@theavengers.]

Look deliciouss 🔥🔥

[@carlosmarin3265]

Yumm looks delicious.

[@angiealbania3133]

wow first ever before to see jimmy wearing so much goldie jewelries...WOW JIMMY UR JEWELS WORTH A BUCKS$$$$😘😘😘

[@221blaufeyson7]

JIMMY IS ADORABLE

[@LethaNewlan]

George freaking rocks! It's in the history books I swear!!!

[@exVengeance]

This is annual now? It truly is the Motz wonderful time of the year

[@thisisstupid956]

This really flew off the wheels at the end there

[@leodegas7731]

Many years later in their official Biographies, " It was the Cook Off's that were the beginning of the end." 😆🍔🥂

[@whoamiwhoami1877]

>>>>>>>>>>>>

[@MrV4nd4l]

I demand a recount!

[@boatymsboatface3929]

I want that DRINK!!!

[@marcokuhner2445]

This is like the best shit ever 😂

[@aprajitaplaysmusic]

lmao the golden hamburger looks rlly pretty

[@bethb7965]

Tariq does some serious grilling!

[@terracotta6294]

Tariq is the dope! I want his recipe. Yum! 😋

[@thurgooddukes5224]

Silly, silly, silly!!!😊

[@FramesPerSecond]

My man!🍔

[@sharonshin4574]

Congratulations, Jimmy!! 😎❤️🍔

[@peterstark5386]

I wanna see George Motz's reaction to Jimmys video of making the burger

[@subhampati1503]

1:41 He sounds like Moss from IT CROWD here

[@HLGFiberOptics]

George Motz is the fucking man!

[@lifeinkorea333]

Food is a huge passion of mine, and because I want to eat whatever I want, I run every morning, and then I do weights a few times a week. It's just how I can balance eating pancakes in the morning, a big burger for lunch, and then a fat steak and cheesecake at night. Love from Korea🇰🇷💕

[@onlyyuh]

that looks gooddd

[@clerfect6974]

Popular Opinion: Everyone will surely agree that we need dark gamez

[@denirferraz737]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/gWG7ppdsnbCmiM0 🌻🎤🎤🎼

[@jdog3690]

I’m just here for George motz

[@TheTwan85]

I saw George Motz in the thumbnail I saw ketchup going on the burgers... Uh-oh...

[@jonathanlo7607]

Jimmy finally wins something! 🏆 lol

[@jackthrasher9097]

George!

[@nhbilly]

Motz is so cool guy.

[@jamesdrill8692]

"GAWT DAM!"

[@tomkvideo]

MOTZ ON THE TONIGHT SHOW?!

[@matt014908]

Motz is the man!

[@LahainaStrong444]

Jimmy is acting so cray cray

[@billubilli5247]

💕💕💕💕💕

[@clerfect6974]

Popular Opinion: Everyone will surely agree that we need smoker boy

[@ginashin]

영어 ABC 알고 단어 몇개 알아듣지만 그래도 오늘도 시청 합니다. ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

[@malcolm6107]

Robin Leach lmao

[@larryy794]

i like jimmys

[@sergezede]

This was so fucking great!

[@gerrie2477]

3:40 HEY, . . JIMMY, . l saw that ketchup stain on the right side that disappeared between cam cuts

[@MJorgy5]

I'd try both of them. All three, if you count the double.