John Oliver Gets Into Stephen's Personal Space

[@augustus3024]

Get someone who looks at you like Stephen looks at John while trapped in a box

[@strwberrytrash]

Augustus you absolutely right 😳😤🙏🏼

[@maximellow5745]

John is so uncomfortable and it's funnyXD

[@juliast4749]

That seems weirdly specific 😂

[@JaydevRaol]

😄

[@tubehound8]

The results are in. Personal space is a hit.

[@NJ-wb1cz]

Colbert needs to interview Trump in a box.

[@wf6951]

Step 1: Personal space.

[@bobrobert6277]

he so need to do that with other poeples

[@judioregan4210]

Bob Robert - he did with Tom Hanks several weeks ago. But it does need to be a regular feature.

[@mllesavage]

2.) Personal space.

[@johnmccarron7066]

This is what happens when best friends get television shows.

[@shaftymaze]

John McCarron this is what happens when 2 genius comedians are actually being honest and riffing instead of doing a scripted fake celebrity crap show.

[@memento81]

Look for John Oliver on Russel Howard's show here! They have an amazingly funny bromance

[@Ashfer2]

Daniel D Too true. I don't think I've ever seen John Oliver get tickled on any other program lol

[@brianremington6049]

John Oliver Gets Tickled: Thursdays at 7 (6pm Central) only on the Discovery Channel

[@sarahjimenez3329]

Indeed

[@Zyswest]

"i'm literally out of breath and i haven't moved" me daily

[@agarsrish]

John Oliver is secretly gen Z

[@Nateಠ_ಠ]

"Is that a question or an inherent criticism?"

[@teridawn50]

Now I have to watch it...again!

[@asdfasdfuhf]

What's the difference between criticism and inherent criticism?

[@sethescope]

​@@asdfasdfuhf inherent criticism is, in my opinion, when the fact someone needs to ask at all is a criticism of you/your character/etc. let me give you an example: asking JD Vance "did you fuck that couch?" is inherently a criticism because it shows he isn't the kind of person who definitely wouldn't engage in sexual behavior with a piece of furniture. the fact that we need to ask at all says a lot about the kind of person he has shown himself to be

[@SuperSuperballZ]

"A simple, journeyman "F**K" has the soft f and the nice landing of a hard K- it's really the piece of cutlery you want to go into battle with." That's the start of a metal song if I ever heard one.

[@Muser4Life]

He sounded a lot like The Sommelier from John Wick lol

[@drops2cents260]

> That's the start of a metal song if I ever heard one. Two words: Pete Steele.

[@vr-wx9tn]

"Watch Stephen Colbert and John Oliver try uncomfortably to avoid letting their foreheads touch and progressively turn an alarming red and suffocate in a cardboard box"

[@codeywings10]

The who’s your next kiss is smooth as hell.

[@yashiAR]

I love how John went from laughing to 'oh that's sweet' when Stephen said I almost called you Jon Stewart

[@ronaldpetrin5823]

Camera is facing audience. Dah.

[@brianthomas8411]

He was saying good job getting out of that faux pa.

[@alexanderpbyron]

John Oliver describing his curse word of choice was really very helpful for overcoming the bleep.

[@ernestomarcos0103]

Alex Byron Brits love saying fuck and I love how they pronounce it. John especially, he says it all the time

[@judioregan4210]

Ernesto Marcos - ohhh...Fucking hell! Really? Why thank you, dear chap. Awfully decent of you to say so. ;)

[@ashantirobinson7692]

Alex Byron 300th liker!

[@ichijofestival2576]

"Who's your next kiss?" God dammit, that's such a good line. XD

[@MultiOMFG1]

How to tell that someone is a genuinely happy person: when all the wrinkles on their face directly correspond to the creases when they smile. Colbert always comes off as a perpetually happy and joyous individual and incredibly satisfied and at comfort with his life and very few people light up the way he does when he laughs and/or smiles. This "extreme close up" proves how real his joy is. Every wrinkle, especially around his eyes, is EXACTLY where his face creases when he laughs/smiles. This is the face of a man who loves being alive and has spent his life laughing his ass off. : )

[@slanguagefreak2388]

Dvdsky - the man who drew faces.

[@strwberrytrash]

Dvdsky What a beautiful comment 🌹🙏🏼❤️

[@reneelucero2923]

this is actually true. You want to see how much someone's smiled, or frowned in their life? Look at the creases on their face.

[@thraxeadamus]

These two are comedy gold.

[@Pwwh0711]

Colbert is deadpan comedy gold...the other? Well, I was going to deconstruct Oliver's comedic weaknesses but instead I'll simply go with...FUCK OFF!

[@Jay-jv7wj]

I love Stephen Colbert and Johnny from Queens.

[@judioregan4210]

Jamie - I would love to see Johnny from Queens in the box with the Mooch. Badabing badaboom!

[@hazukichanx408]

+Judi O'Regan - Now that would be hilarious. "Eyy, I'mma stab you in the front!" - "Ah yeah? Well, I hope ya miss, 'cause awr healt' care sistum is a disaaastah!"

[@chap666ish]

This is both ridiculous and genius at the same time. And hilarious too. Very hilarious.

[@ashantirobinson7692]

chap666ish 400th liker!

[@sleedeal8010]

Everything we expect from a human inside a cardboard box.

[@MidnightSonnet]

That was hilarious! Can Stephen do more personal space box segments? Next time with Jon Stewart. Please.

[@yingcheong4891]

And please make out too 😂

[@GreenDragon11]

Midnight Sonnet OMG that would be just as hilarious if not more so!

[@judioregan4210]

Midnight Sonnet - I think he should do this with Obama. Or Oprah. Or perhaps Jeff "Ah cain't re-cawl" Sessions. Comedy gold.

[@firsttimeisawjupiter1031]

Midnight Sonnet they wouldn't last a minute with so much laughter

[@bearheart2009]

Yes and Neil deGrasse Tyson.

[@AmiriTheGrey]

I love these two, such amazing chemistry :)

[@TheReal008Zulu]

It's called Binaca.

[@dick8997]

Its called being a clone they are the same obnoxious fuck

[@tastysandwhich]

michael majewski Their comedy styles are quite different, actually.

[@jimwalsh2548]

Separated at birth!

[@unkleturpis9253]

Personal Space needs to become a regular thing. I want to see more people interviewed like this. One of the funniest things I've seen in skit comedy in a long time.

[@spammyhell6566]

+ Unkle Turpis ~ There was one with Tom Hanks not too long ago, also great. Look for it, if you haven't seen it already.

[@judioregan4210]

Unkle Turpis - they need to do this with Obama. I know he'd be up for it. I wonder if Robert de Nero would oblige? That that would be comedy gold.

[@unkleturpis9253]

Spammy Hell , I haven't yet but I will certainly look for it now. Thanks for the heads-up.

[@HABO2210]

Ryan Reynolds would be perfect for that

[@MrBrewman95]

They should bring it back during COVID.

[@fidorover]

I usually have to chug a quart of NyQuil to have a dream half as bizarre as whatever this just was.

[@melissakaye1294]

LOL. Me too.

[@fidorover2]

NyQuil dreams are the most f'd up dreams. In a good way.

[@judioregan4210]

fidorover - indeed.

[@hiredsword]

Try mixing Nyquil and Dayquil next time, makes for some interesting dreams, if you can fall asleep that is.

[@johndanielson3777]

You drink NyQuil? I mix glue and paint and huff that shit.

[@5uck5ome]

The sexual tension just went off the roof when colbert said "Who's your next kiss?"

[@ammaleslie509]

I feel like an idiot... I didn't know that was what he said. I thought it was who was your first kiss, and who was your next kiss (after the first kiss... as in who was your second kiss). I missed the whole moment!!!

[@markharger8435]

Stephen trying so hard not to laugh out loud is the best part

[@TheLibs]

JOHN OLIVER TURNS SO RED WHEN THEY TALK ABOUT KISSING HHAHAHHAHAH

[@maggiee639]

How is john’s queens accent both amazing and the absolute worst at the same time.

[@kaifae]

Sounded a bit Russian

[@lukepascal6023]

I read "The absolute worst" with John Oliver's voice

[@vr-wx9tn]

I think its a mangled version Liverpludlian and proper posh-toff English.

[@guamshady]

First thing I thought... Russian Tony Danza. LOL!

[@Pookie0504kb]

thought the last bit sounded French

[@09spidy]

I nearly pissed my pants, this was so funny.

[@JT-xj1pg]

Spiderous then you are easily entertained

[@lazyperfectionist1]

It's a hit, but I'm getting the impression that this box needs to be a bit higher, or maybe needs an _adjustable_ height.

[@HeadCannonPrime]

I think the physical pain actually adds to the humor of the bit.

[@cceste6885]

Its kinda like hot ones except people don't talk with their mouth full in the box

[@lauragarrido1471]

lazyperfectionist1 ,

[@Nour-hh7ok]

lol if it is higher then they would be in a very awkward position, with almost lips touching lol'ings

[@miriamspringett3797]

No, they must suffer. :D

[@rickycouture7224]

Hands-down, the best interview I've ever seen conducted inside of a cardboard box!

[@Phoenix-yk7ne]

Ricky Couture how many interviews have you seen conducted inside s cardboard box?

[@atlas-vista]

This is funny af

[@atlas-vista]

what are you on about ? all i said was this is funny

[@vedranbileta8346]

he is on some heavy drugs...or perhaps prayers :P

[@thc4825]

alexdapostman has been stuck watching his right wing propaganda documentaries on loop so that every chance he gets he has to REMIND you that he is a republictard and you are a libtard

[@thebohochocobo1674]

I was having a pretty tough morning. Sometimes depression gets the best of me, and I have a hard time expressing it. Often I'll seclude myself to watch youtube and I've been on a john oliver and stephen colbert kick. I cannot tell you how many times ive watched the first ten seconds of this video and laughed so hard I cried. John's hilarious reaction to Stephen's slip up makes me genuinely giggle, and I know I'm rambling a little, but I'm just so happy this exists. If you've read this far, thank you and I hope your day is as amazing as you are!

[@Tonyhouse1168]

♥️

[@thegreatsalad]

❤

[@Cincystone]

I love this bit. Very original and embraces awkwardness in spades, or I guess since John Oliver’s on, Kings.

[@Syogren]

No it's Queens, didn't he tell you? Johnny from Queens!

[@ptosky]

I love them both! John Oliver is amazingly adorable!!

[@soni8995]

Belly laughs. So many.

[@anonym1168]

So Ni What is a belly laugh?

[@q7winq7]

It's what people overseas do when American tourists tell them Donald Trump is president.

[@anonym1168]

q7winq7 So it is a very Intense laugh?

[@q7winq7]

Intense and painful.

[@visceratrocar]

These might be the only 2 men alive who are both comfortable enough with each other and in their own sexuality to pull this off. It's rare and beautiful and might never be replicated. From another angke, this was the untimate budget sketch--all it took was a generic podium, a cardboard box, a sharpie, and THESE guys. It wouldn't have been the same with other guests.

[@AnkushMudgal0396]

I wish the Multi-verse theory is true because that would mean that there exists at least one such universe where John Oliver and Stephen Colbert are my Dads, and Jon Stewart is my Grandpa. And to quote Liz Lemon, "I want to go to there."

[@QuasarRiceMints]

And Samantha Bee is your cranky aunt?

[@AnkushMudgal0396]

QuasarRiceMints She's my cool Aunt who gives me extra pocket money and advice about girls/guys, since my nerd dads can't help me much about that.

[@shayneoneill1506]

I think in my version Ellen is my lesbian auntie who pulls me aside to tell me that its OK to be gay and its cool and I can talk, and I have to cringe and point out "No Auntie Elle, I'm not actually gay, I'm just terrible at girls".

[@Link122]

Hey, don't bring Ellen into this. These two are respectable talk show hosts

[@durnsidh6483]

Ankush Mudgal That's intresting since those two would make a great couple.

[@hellsingmongrel]

Steven had John losing his shit SO HARD in this skit, and it was SO FUNNY!!! 😂

[@pacmanshooter247]

*Stephen

[@LevEakins1]

This was genuinely funny. Works so well because they both are friends who make each other laugh.

[@iiC3QUEENxx]

Who at first thought they were on opposite sides till the end?!

[@AbhijayPaul]

Marissa Marotte I think it's cause they faced the cameras opposite to the audience

[@EpyonRules]

From the audience's perspective, the camera in the box is at the back. There needs to be a hole there to toss the mints in, after all, and the front of the box is where the money (and the logo) is, so the hole needs to be at the back.

[@sprybug]

Yeah, they broke the 180 photography rule, which is why everyone got disorientated on their position. The outside angle shows them on one side, and the inside angle is completely flipped, which is a no-no. However, I totally understand why they did it. They needed to conceal the camera on the other side of the box on the long shot, so I forgive them. :)

[@jetsamperes5762]

This is what we call "crossing the axis". Never cross the axis. Unless you're in a cardboard box.

[@afterthesmash]

@sprybug @Jama I'm pretty think I saw a cut crossing the axis in two separate movies that I've watched recently (both of which moved from an outside scenery shot of a cute, isolated farm house, to an inside shot of said cozy farmhouse): one was _Capote_ and the other was _Looper._ Thus I conclude that 600 square feet of a visually neighbourless 1910 Midwest reliquary also qualifies for the crowded-conditions cinematic switcheroo. _Interstellar_ was big into this trope, too, but that farmhouse was more of a sprawling affair, plus it would probably look bad to mangle simple camera work while you're so conspicuously abusing the fourth dimension.

[@IzzytheMelody]

This... Is amazing is so many ways

[@charlescrosswhite4845]

I can't believe John agreed to do this. He's said before he has personal space issues. This was brilliant!😄

[@majogl188]

I love it when these two get together!

[@FM-ke1wb]

I love how their faces just become gradually redder and redder 😂😂😂

[@tombellas1571]

This ... Was my favourite moment in the whole history of American Late Night ... I'm in absolute stiches ... I can't breathe ...

[@benzaiten933]

Can't wait for the new Last Week Tonight with Johnny from Queens! 🤣

[@latricee_2000]

Hahaha same

[@sipsofhell9018]

TWO DUDES IN A CLOSED SPACE WITH NO VENTILATION AND THEY WONDER WHY THEY ARE OUT OF BREATH

[@JuniperBronze]

The 4th side of the box (the side we see into) is an open side for the camera. It's how Stephen threw in the mint

[@junaydmohammed5901]

My cheeks starting hurting, i couldnt stop laughing. i love and respect both these men very much

[@andrineslife]

I don't know if I needed to see John's nose from this angle.

[@icwiz]

I can catch bass with that!

[@NewMessage]

Imagine what his dentist sees.

[@browneagle9692]

andrineslife; I know Stephen. He loves these types of positions. but John Oliver. It's a surprise but I watched it come out of the box

[@ResidentTarantino]

Sounds like you got nose envy

[@trinaholman4083]

It is something one can not unsee.

[@MsZephyra]

Adorable. Especially love Oliver's witty responses and class resentment!

[@johnmclean6237]

John Oliver's accent sounds really sexy when he talks as quietly as he does in this segment.

[@longhairgreeneyes]

I have no words! So much LOLing while watching this!

[@beatnikmary]

Rewatching this post-Covid really hits differently.

[@Dr_Cole]

This is my favorite bit of theirs out of a large myriad of KZbin material featuring the two of them. The commentary on John’s legs ready to give out, the idea this is secret, the mint/mouth spray, and the bear kiss are just highlights that make this some of the best 8 minutes I have spent on KZbin!

[@e2m514]

They are brother students. John Stewart was their sensei

[@SidPhoenix2211]

E2 M5 that is the truth. Also, it is John Oliver and Jon Stewart

[@gregorybrouckaert3858]

But Oliver surpassed the master

[@mfgmiriam]

"I’m not walking past a quarter." 😂😂

[@robertmillion]

This needs to be a recurring segment! Hilarious! XD

[@pacmanshooter247]

technically it already is - stephen did this with tom hanks as well.

[@robertmillion]

Oh, I didn't know there was another. I gotta watch that!

[@christinejaegle5221]

omg, I almost spit my water out several times during this. Please don't ever stop, I love you both so much

[@mariyanafees9195]

I literally squealed when I got this notification that is how trash I am for these two

[@syd9149]

ALEXANDER HAMILTON bro who isnt 😂

[@mariesia0525]

You're not the only one! 😆

[@CIDILIABRA]

a whole mood

[@arnuvisbcn243]

Both have beautiful smiles! 😍

[@cl6998]

How is this not trending?!!

[@Mediaright]

This was just bizarre and lovely. You’ll have to make it a regular bit.

[@glenhathaway9131]

Mediaright i

[@diyeana]

Two of my favorite men on television. No, two of my favorite men in the world.

[@laneschilmoeller5886]

Oh man. tears and joy. I cannot wait until these two can get back in person after Covid. They had great skits apart, but this is so classic.

[@draculanova6548]

John Oliver looks supremely uncomfortable

[@Zantam70]

lol, this

[@longtail4711]

Not just a parrot, an English parrot. XD

[@Amenti_H]

Zazu the bird.

[@mhilmyfauzi4523]

No one looks comfortable during HIIT excercise

[@edwardv1255]

Not just an English parrot, but an English near-sighted parrot who works at a bank.

[@munirabalim8749]

Love them both. Counting the days for Last week tonight’s return.

[@alternativespicer]

Mike Pence WOULD NOT approve this!

[@F_lippy]

Mother wouldn't let him see it anyway

[@GreenDragon11]

Alternative Spicer I know. Someone make sure he sees it! 😁😂😁😊

[@judioregan4210]

hhjk377 - call me crazy, but I'm thinking Pence would be far happier facing off with Trump's big old fleshy orange backside in there. It would remind him of home. Pucker up buttercup.

[@sada0101]

*Mike Pence doll silently judges you*

[@maxfeigelson]

Alternative Spicer Only with his wife

[@jaridkeen123]

They seem like bestfriends

[@user-cv3fu6xv5c]

This is the best interview/segment!

[@Skankhunt42....]

I hate that Covid has likely ruined this segment forever :( I WANT MORE!! I come back and watch this again every few months haha, absolutely love the concept

[@LadyAneh]

This is the most I've laughed in ages. Thanks you guys. Absolute gold material!

[@deadinside3396]

Oliver and Colbert are awesome together. Encore!

[@CaptainJack63]

Have you ever watched Personal Space while everyone in the house is asleep? Have you nearly died trying not to laugh out loud and waking everyone up? Well, I had one job and I failed that terribly. Now the kids are up!

[@misskarimuyes]

One of my favorite segments. Ever. Do it again. And again!

[@misskarimuyes]

Fuqin ever.

[@sandyarmstrong6511]

Bless you both for shining my smile, that's double fun. You guys are both soooo good.

[@Liononline]

It was a very sensual moment the way they held hands at the end.

[@itravellight]

Holy cow! L-O-L!!! Great skit. These two guys together are like watching a Chaplin and Keaton collaboration. Great stuff.

[@ultra_med_aaron2529]

"It really burns the chin, doesn't it? They don't say that on the bottle." I cried with laughter.

[@JohnSmith-jg8dc]

Are y'all cheating on Jon Stewart?

[@CIDILIABRA]

John Smith they cheatin' also, I love how there's so many fans of Hamilton who watch late night wow

[@TarkaZA]

OMG, this had me in tears! Excellent stuff!

[@Rayofsunshine923]

Stephen and Oliver in a box, K-I-S-S-I-N_G.

[@MedicineMundy]

These guys give me life. Seeing them on tv always makes me smile. ❤

[@tykszeto]

This was the most ridiculous thing that I didn't know I needed.

[@darkblue5]

This is perfect entertainment: they're genuinely funny, they're both smart men and it's impossible not to laugh. Love them both, plus Jon Stewart. Good quality TV.

[@muttananba5071]

All I'm thinking is "Jesus I hope none of these two has bad breathe"

[@frederickmyburg2439]

This was AMAZING!

[@firsttimeisawjupiter1031]

Johnny from Queens everyone!

[@dcrazypersiancat]

Personal space is comedy gold!!! Hahaha such a hit! Hope we could see it again.

[@judioregan4210]

Colbert is getting pinker by the second. There it is folks, a new colour tone has been invented: Colbert Blush.

[@LCarefortheworld]

These two have great chemistry. SO funny.

[@aiwendil1478]

By far one of the funniest skits

[@alexandrabowman3607]

I come back and watch this at least once a week.

[@samiadilrus]

I see John, I click.

[@strwberrytrash]

Samia 11 AMEN 💀❤️

[@loesyahsadima]

06:25 - Stephen's reaction is priceless!

[@yashiAR]

These two together are always hilarious.

[@guiwhiz]

That was one of the funniest pieces of television I've ever seen. I'm still laughing and this is like the 5th time I've seen this.

[@daviddau3350]

It's weird watching this during Covid time 😂

[@ME-zl8ts]

Thank you, I needed this.

[@mellowmelee5024]

Emmy for both just for this bit. Grammys have album and record of the year. Make 6+ categories for the late night variety shows. We are in a golden age of late night and Stephen, James, Seth, Jimmy, Trevor, John, and that other Jimmy should all be recognized. Show them the country appreciates the levity.

[@judioregan4210]

Bill Escobar - only one reason for this golden age: Trump. The sheer embarrassment of comedy riches provided by the Clown in Chief and his Circus of Stupid gives these guys such an abundance of material they could go 24/7 without stopping!

[@shilohartisan]

and Samantha Bee

[@TadanoCandy]

John trying to pick up the mint and Stephen asking for the second kiss were my fave parts xD

[@ResidentTarantino]

It's like they're the the two faces from the optical illusion vase

[@azurebalmung4520]

I never knew footage of two television hosts with their heads in the same box could be so funny to watch.

[@redfoxdelta4051]

John's beak wasn't functioning properly, I notice.

[@shahidabegum4195]

Lmaoooooooo XD

[@alexbenton226]

I freaked out for a second til I saw it was 3 years ago lol