“How Do You Poop In Space?” - Stephen Answers Real Questions From Real Kids

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[@FVWhimsy2010]

Just want to mention that Endea is so beautiful. It's nice that they take time to acknowledge the band/band members achievements, because it is really is interesting.

[@NewMessage]

Every time I look up into the sky and see a shooting star streak across the sky, I smile softly... and remind myself that there's a good chance that it might be astronaut poop.

[@Leftatalbuquerque]

It gives a whole new connotation to "it burns! It BURNS!" Insert Taco Bell reference here.

[@thisbushnell2012]

at least we're spreading _quality_ manure around the cosmos..........

[@anandasala4712]

I was crushed when I learned a shooting star is the death of a star.

[@andrewtorrens7790]

@@anandasala4712 and then later you learned that they weren't, but were actually meteorites hitting our atmosphere, right?

[@nicolelebel9872]

When you see a 'shooting star", whatever it is because it could be numerous things, it's of significant size. Human crap ejected from a capsule that's not even compacted together is nothing in size compared to the large chunks of burning metal/rock that's lighting up that teeny streak you see. I don't think you'd ever see poop even if it does enter our atmosphere, it's just too small. If anything, it should freeze and become part of our weather system.

[@o.b.7217]

Q: "Do you believe in reincarnation?" A: "No, I don't. But I hope I'll do in the next life!" XD

[@BuildinWings]

Everyone's laughing, meanwhile I'm here wondering if space poop really IS how life gets on other planets.

[@ryanbauer3680]

"Why are we here?" "Because Xrrl-Lok-Garl got the 5 credit Cosmic Box with the Loaded Galactic Bean Nachos from Space Taco Bell for lunch and couldn't wait till he got back to his homeworld on the drive from work."

[@bruincatjove24]

Yes it does

[@MTMF.london]

Very well could be. After all, poop is organic matter and millions of bacteria live there.

[@VRtheFuture]

It’s crazy to think that we almost lost Tom on Apollo 13 and here he is now to grace us with such wisdom. Thank you NASA

[@itzamia]

We also almost lost him in Vietnam when something bit him.

[@i_am_m3384]

Luckily he also survived Omaha Beach!

[@XSpImmaLion]

Tom Hanks explaining how life on Earth came to be... how inspiring! xD

[@OriginalPiMan]

I was expecting "Stephen Colbert Punches Your Kids."

[@Microfoot]

I hope Justice's parents print out that graphic and put it on the fridge.

[@robkoper841]

Let's face it: When we eventually meet the Tom-Hanks-Poop-Aliens on their homeworld, they will probably already have an Oscar.

[@lazyperfectionist1]

They'll probably have _many_ Oscars. It's a _very_ common name. A whole crop of Tony's as _well._

[@matthewcebrian]

OMG that’s exactly how life spreads throughout the universe

[@ToniGlick]

I wonder which alien's poop we evolved from?

[@Tuturial464]

I love how Stephen’s crew messes with him on his Stephen loves kids segments

[@deanwilliam459]

Solid waste is collected in a canister as part of the waste hygiene component of the space station’s toilet, and those canisters are disposed of during destructive reentry of cargo spacecraft. Urine is collected separately and sent through the station’s Water Recovery System’s distillation assembly which helps transform urine from crew members into usable water.

[@karasene2091]

today's coffee is also tomorrow's coffee

[@jensue3034]

I 💜 your sweater ! You look like a dapper Mr. Rogers.

[@elizabethpeters6890]

If Elvis Costello, who is a bass player, chose her to play with him, she must be top shelf!

[@mightyone3737]

Always a highlight when you chat with the band!

[@kellybraille]

😂 I'm glad you like it! For many of us, it is the worst, most unbearable aspect of the show that we have to suffer through. I like the show, the band is good at music, but when they get chatty, I always wonder why they don't edit it out of the broadcast. It's so boring! (And was twice as bad with the old band leader, because you could tell that they were friends, and it went on FOREVER 😂). I'm sorry to rant so long (speaking of boring!), but I've just genuinely never seen anyone that actually likes when he talks to the band. Is there something particular you enjoy about it? Maybe I can learn to elevate my mood from "extremely agitated" to "mildly annoyed..." 😂

[@5thdimension665]

I just can't bring myself to believe someone actually waits in anticipation to watch this show....how and why is talking to the band a highlight, it was genuinely the most underwhelming non-significant thing - you HAVE to be a bot otherwise I have no more hope left in this world

[@Styphon]

Next time, answer questions from Kids in the Hall

[@infamousElle]

My 4 yr old asked about my pregnancy. I told him sometimes babies just start growing when no one expects them - like pumpkins. ( We had volunteer pumpkin seeds grow some lovely pumpkins that year - also unexpected, so that made sense to him)

[@peggydetmers6911]

I was traumatized at 8yo after my mom again said babies just appear when people get married and love one another. Then a few weeks later a neighbor boy said he was going to marry me and I FREAKED. I was one of those tomboys who thought babies were gross.

[@kristym8641]

When I was little I came up with a theory that baby pills were a thing so you take a pill to get pregnant because how else would a baby get in your stomach? And I was taught to be careful around pills. Little did I know they're used to prevent pregnancy 🤦‍♀️

[@itzamia]

Dad was drunk and very insistent and I forgot to take one of the pills in that round plastic case over there and that's how Gabbie got here, now go out and play. Dinner will be ready soon.

[@cguyre]

That seems irresponsible, you don’t have to go into graphic detail at that age but misinformation is not good either

[@clothilde1623]

@@cguyre Oh come on, how on Earth are you meant to sanitise sex for a four-year-old?? Let kids keep their precious innocence and wonder while they have it. It’d be different if they were tweens or teenagers and there could be consequences, but if they’re small enough to still believe in the tooth fairy then I think pumpkin seed babies is just fine. For some reason when I was wee I was convinced babies were put in pregnant ladies’ tummies through their belly buttons? I never worried one would sneak into mine though!

[@suchanhachan]

I think Hattie and Alma definitely have a future in comedy...or possibly cool designer hats...

[@stevensprunger3422]

I don’t believe in reincarnation but I hope to find out my next life ha ha ha ha

[@napoleonibonaparte7198]

I swear, Justice might just be a justice.

[@MTMF.london]

It would be ironic if he went the other way - he would be called "Criminal Justice" 😜

[@joshrabatin]

I really got to thank baby Stephen for giving us Late Night Stephen 🙌

[@patrickjordan2233]

I would theorize space poop would explain some weirdos here on Earth? 🤔🤣😂🤣

[@makeracistsafraidagain]

And that’s how life on Earth started.

[@wbuynicki]

The woman playing bass violin is a Goddess! You empower women with your beauty!

[@lazyperfectionist1]

2:16 "Stephen Colbert is _short_ and _punchy."_ _Yeah!_ He's a regular _scrapper!_ He'll knock your _block_ off, ya _bum!_ _Yeah!_ 😈

[@americasmomloveeveryonenoe7517]

Loved this!

[@cindy1568]

How do you poop in space? Very carefully, that's not tootsie rolls floating around!

[@Kreepyb5]

Love you Colbert ❤

[@benjones1452]

Lovely thanks Steven

[@hereigoagain5050]

OMG! The first manned space mission was 1961, and Elon Musk was "born" in 1971. His greatest dream is to return to space to visit his space poop parents.

[@ThierryVerhoeven]

Well, he seems like a real piece of shit, so I guess it checks out.

[@dark_neverland]

I love this running gag with the inability to settle on a title for this segment

[@HappyLife693]

The Late Show band is terrific, Elvis Costello knows. I love to know the band has so many cool gigs.

[@TheChefmike66]

That was pretty funny! Thanks!

[@theblah9316]

seriously don't think i'd survive without Stephen Colbert.

[@Kreepyb5]

Lmao!!!😂😂❤

[@sirtainlee8725]

Stephen should have come back from the Time Machine with one sleeve a different color. Suggesting that not everything is the same. His travels permanently changed him in some way which will become obvious in time (by the end of the show tonight.)

[@kevinfager.]

Justice Justice would also host a second show called “Double Jeopardy” where all the other court show judges fight bare knuckle. Or “Burden of Proof” A baking show that’s like Wipeout and contestants have to dodge things as they bake. Or “Cross Examination” A medical professional berating people while they perform their examinations.

[@jackl4laughs]

What Tom Hanks said really makes you think, are we life that came from an aliens poop? I'd like to think so, plus it's likely where corn came from.

[@ericdpeerik3928]

I know, from meeting alot of people, that some people are more alien poop than others, but everyone is at least part alien poop!

[@GrisouIII]

Tom Hanks really saved this segment.

[@rgnldrse193]

lol. 'short and punchy'...I thought they would have gone with ... "Stephen Short Punches Your Kids" .. lol

[@colleenfraserdoggiekisses]

Thanks for picking Kaysen, he is going to be so excited when I show him!

[@jayfolk]

Stephen Kolbert’s Kids Korner

[@beverlynbarnes8659]

Good morin Steven. We have to have Faith in our life. One love.

[@round105]

Bring back, big questions with even bigger stars

[@kenaustinardenol1338]

One of the most hilarious encounter between a comedian and kids is definitely Russell Howard in Playground Politics. Check it out!

[@JesseSauveandfamily]

As a parent (no indication of maturity mind you) I appreciate the kid ? Skit. It was priceless and funny, thanks for that 👍

[@elizabethpeters6890]

There used to be a cooking show down South hosted by Justice Gustin. Say it fast. His food was good, though.

[@sharmanr.hankins8372]

Endea is phenomenal 💖🏆🎼🌹

[@MaidenHelll]

just is “Justice Justice Justice”

[@HerbertLandei]

Honestly, the answer to the baby question was quite sensible.

[@peggydetmers6911]

Actually, to a young girl, it is frighting to think at any time a baby can start to grow in you when you don't want it to.

[@scottpetersen9660]

Tom hanks ❤

[@ssssssssssss885]

Thanks Tom! Next question! Kayle: Did we too come from poop?

[@dmilove2000]

Don't feel bad for scraping tickets off your friends, even Steven does it.

[@elizabethobrien5702]

OMG baby Stephen is that you? 😂

[@pizzaishappiness7994]

😂

[@cherylsibson2529]

Endea's dress is gorgeous

[@poodlewater666]

yaaaas more silli bits! Thats silly with an i!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@bruincatjove24]

Our kids passed the public school system after watching this "educating" series.

[@dennisreed3382]

If you want to know about poop ask Colbert, he shovels more than anyone.

[@Marshall_Stacks]

And you LOVE IT.

[@parkiwi4787]

There is a chance for the US! Those kids are your future, sadly won't remain adorable, hopefully intelligent.

[@marineforces3214]

It is not just a kid’s question , it is to put human intelligence into a perspective ! 🤪

[@beatpirate8]

Who is the musician ? She is talented and so at ease!

[@justinmohns8279]

Kids on the Beat; Kids on the Beat; BEAT KIDS! Beat Kids! KidShow did it best.

[@krisfrederick5001]

"If a fart happens in space...does it make a sound?" 🐖💨

[@danz845]

The constellation U-rine. (Apollo 13 joke)

[@bjarnemcdonald6333]

What is your third most favourite dinosaur...? Had a kid in school asked me that, and when I answered Pterodactyl he nodded and said: Me too...

[@rachelsremedies2602]

This is a man with lots Integrity and he has to answer a stupid question ! 😱😱

[@paulleverton9569]

You've got to like kids to enjoy this type of thing. Kids are like farts - you only enjoy your own.

[@BroAnarchy]

Do you believe in Reincarnation? Me : ..... Wait, WHAT

[@GodTierComments]

2:20

[@squee599]

Ok Tom, I have a follow up, if the astronaut's buttcheeks form a seal with the space-toilet, how do they wipe?

[@cosmiccorgigaming5517]

short and punchy... "Stephen Colbert Punches Kids"

[@GaudyMarko]

honestly expected the title to involve punching short people... possibly children

[@MichaelSmith-xj1dx]

Good thing none of those kids asked what you were doing on those flight logs.

[@polyclot1976]

now i want to know if that whole 'poop evolving' thing is possible

[@OriginalPiMan]

That particular method isn't quite viable because it would actually all crash back to Earth, but it's not far off one theory of how life began on Earth, called panspermia.

[@dennisbloodnok2737]

@@OriginalPiMan which prompts the question which came first, the poop or the life form?

[@OriginalPiMan]

@@dennisbloodnok2737 Panspermia does still require an initial lifeform to form from a non-living substance; it just changes the calculations on how frequently that must happen galactically for life to still be probable on an Earth-like planet.

[@sjmullen6691]

How do you poop in space? Very carefully

[@ElectraAlan]

How do you poop in space? As best I can tell, the shit is SUPPOSED to hit the fan.

[@BigMFWrubez]

I bet that voice was Ava lol

[@dredgerivers7730]

Astronauts poop in space by briefly tripling the air pressure in their helmets. If that doesn't work, they have a chair to spin them around the edge of a round room at high speed.

[@saxmidiman]

I was impressed like everyone, When man began to fly, Out of earthly regions, To planets in the sky. With total media coverage, We watched the heros land, As ceremoniously They disturbed the cosmic sand. In awe with admiration, We listened to the talk. Such pride felt they, Such joy to be Upon the moon to walk. My romantic vision shattered, When it was explained to me, Spacemen wear old diapers In which they shit and pee. Oh, the intergalactic laxative, Will get you from here to there. Relieve you and believe me, Without a worry or care. If shitting is your problem, When you're out there in the stars, Oh, the intergalactic laxative Will get you from here to Mars. They don't partake like you and I, Of beefy burger mush. Their food is specially prepared To dissolve into slush. Absorbed by multi-fibers In the super diaper suit, Otherwise the slush would trickle Down inside the boot. Oh, the intergalactic laxative, Will get you from here to there. Relieve you and believe me, Without a worry or care. If shitting is your problem When you're out there in the stars, Oh, the intergalactic laxative Will get you from here to Mars. You may well ask now what becomes Of liquid they consume. A pipe is led from penis head To a unit in the room. The water is recirculated, Filtered for re-use. In case of anti-gravity - Pee gets on the loose. Oh, the intergalactic laxative, Will get you from here to there. Relieve you and believe me, Without a worry or care. If shitting is your problem When you're out there in the stars, Oh, the intergalactic laxative Will get you from here to Mars. Wherever man has conquered, On the quest for frontiers new, (Da da da da) I'm glad that he's always had to do The number one and two. It makes it all so ordinary, Just like you and me, To know the greatest heroes, They had to shit and pee. The intergalactic laxative Will get you from here to there, For cosmic constipation There's none that can compare. If shitting is your problem When you're out there in the stars, Oh, the intergalactic laxative, The intergalactic laxative, The intergalactic laxative, Will get you from here to Mars. Donovan Leitch🧐😎

[@lazyperfectionist1]

5:30 "Do you believe in reincarnation?" "I do not. But I _hope_ to in the _next_ life." Ah. So then you're not hoping to reincarnate as a _Catholic?_

[@singalongwrudy8690]

Use the Force..

[@clairec6618]

Isn't that baby crib prop the same one from iCarly?

[@bryanandrews5214]

I ... Think I actually learned something. I thought it would be a simple tube with a pneumatic response that balances based on pressure to avoid sucking your guts out, then a wipe.

[@karenk3593]

Stephen, who picked out that boring tie?

[@Archangelsword]

You don't, you poop in the space station and then throw it into space..

[@andremimoun1137]

3 to 8 years is the best age ! Grow too fast !

[@jeremyrfritz]

I bet a lot of these kids watch Bob's Burgers.

[@Case16710]

We are all made of space poop

[@victorwadsworth821]

Didn't they asked if anyone needed to go potty before they left the house?

[@lisagoldstein5676]

Judge judy look out! lol. Hmmm. A planet of poop emoji aliens...well it has to go somewhere i guess...

[@jamesdaniels3699]

Is chocolate milk ok for cookies?

[@yednekachewgeremew1886]

Haaaa every body do the tittle specially in town way of life

[@Jerry-vx4le]

I'm pretty sure We are that alien species that evolved from poop

[@jaybrown7381]

That would be messed up at flying poop wiped out space station

[@jthutcherson2031]

That woman is a Goddess. I'm abased, she was so beautiful!

[@CarrieMK]

Enby(?) looks like a goddess!

[@hammerdall]

Huh. What if all life on earth evolved from alien space poop?

[@Greenbambu78]

ahahahah...interesting I didn't know aliens like baby poops..do they like adult baby poops? earth has so much from the terrorist party that aliens can come and get them as much as they like 😆

[@wendy8246]

Any state with a government that isn't completely corrupt?

[@francisdec1615]

That's not possible. A state is morally corrupt by definition, since it's built on oppression. Of course, there's *less* oppression in North America and Europe than in most other places, but it's still oppression.