Jokes Seth Can't Tell: Special 50th Edition

In this special 50th edition of Jokes Seth Can't Tell, Amber Ruffin and Jenny Hagel have Seth deliver jokes that just sound wrong coming from him, like the one about a team of Black women climbing Mount Kilimanjaro.
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[@KyleRayner12]

"I cannot stress enough that that's not what's on the card." God, I love Amber.

[@Omni0404]

That wasn't her first margarita 😛

[@ConstantChaos1]

As opposed to Jenny who is like "naw he's never seen them" the angel and devil or one who only tells the truth the other only lies vibes

[@kieranhair37]

I thought this bit was obviously planned and didn't love it as much as a lot of people. But that one line SENT me. So perfect.

[@dietotaku]

@@kieranhair37 i mean yeah it was obviously planned, that doesn't mean seth actually got to see the jokes beforehand. weekend update does this sort of thing every year.

[@lenkacfk7155]

She delivered that perfectly!

[@Zimani08]

“Why did you shrug?” Seth’s panicked face while drawing the cue card in the air “it said ‘shrug’ on the card!” was hilarious!!!

[@michaelrmurphy2734]

Wally should have stepped up to confirm...!

[@DaniRadriendil]

@@michaelrmurphy2734Wally should have stepped in and said "no it doesn't."

[@TheRealLeesyKate]

Amazing. No notes. Seth's panic was palpable and the Jackals will feed on that like the energy vampires we are for weeks to come. 11/10

[@vadimastprojects8770]

"Panic"? He enjoyed it very much! It's called "acting".

[@danielbeshers1689]

I see you are here as well, Colin Robinson.

[@baylinkdashyt]

Do you know that it didn't even occur to me what the Jackals were gonna do...

[@rorychivers8769]

@@danielbeshers1689 Oh shut up, Colin Robinson!

[@Rod-yw6gj]

Jackalicious

[@gregmark1688]

"That's not what's on the card," is easily Amber's best line delivery ever. That girl was having way too much fun with this! :D

[@markm3346]

🤣You could tell she was waiting to drop that one! Perfectly timed!

[@abaigealduda2756]

Totally agree! Great comment!!

[@RLplusabunchofdumbnumbers]

I loved how she was so pleased with the nail salon joke that she forgot she was supposed to act outraged and just bust out laughing from the start.

[@ainesheehan]

Please give these three an award ceremony to host - the potential for chaos would be amazing

[@MariaVosa]

Gods YES! Amber and Jenny must host the Emmys!! And sneak in a fake award for Corrections to mess with Seth 😄

[@johnobrien2373]

This kind of chaos deserves the Oscars. You know, since Will Smith won't be allowed back for a while!

[@paulvamos7319]

​@@johnobrien2373You actually think they can keep Mr. Smith away when he practically owns the award center! 😂 He's been rubbing elbows with the super rich and powerful for decades and doesn't care what us small fry think! They tried to cancel him and he went to Oprah, he is now on her OWN! 😂🤣🍻😎🤘

[@johnobrien2373]

@@paulvamos7319 Nope. Celebrity news usually escapes my attention, because it affects no one outside of southern California on a daily basis. But they DID say they were temporarily banning him, so that's what I'm working with, tbh.

[@eileennovak1656]

Oh. H3ll. YES.

[@alarcon99]

Seth: “Now I’m just going to do them all with pure enthusiasm like I believe it. “ Amber: “Okay, great” Jenny: “Yeah” Audience: “uh-oh”

[@ColoringKaria]

i loved that more than i can express!

[@beetlejuiceblues12]

Seth scanning the audience to see which person so immediately betrayed him 😂

[@alinaigrad]

Happy 50th anniversary. Also Seth is a great sport.

[@arthurmartin4616]

This segment is 50 years old?

[@kieranhair37]

@@arthurmartin4616 Of course it's not. They have no idea what an anniversary is. They probably also didn't get that "we wrote a whole script for nothing" was basically a summary of the writers' strike.

[@tejaswoman]

​@@arthurmartin4616they didn't say it was the 50th anniversary. They said it was the 50th time they have done this segment. Given that they do it probably once a month, give or take, we're talking four or five years.

[@peterslegers6121]

Thanks for luring out the Jackals. 🦴 😁

[@arthurmartin4616]

@@tejaswoman Read the comment I initially responded to

[@mindybee96]

Watching seth realize in real time that he would be reading the punch lines had me laughing until my face hurt 😂🤣🤣 Happy 50th!!

[@OriginalCreatorSama]

That was 100% the "oh no i'm gonna get cancelled/fired!" face. I've seen enough streamers do that at Text To Speech

[@garyvoigt321]

Hilariously uncomfortable and wholesome at the same time. The trust and friendship shines through between the 3 of them.

[@OvSpP]

My favorite segment ever has now hit 50. So proud of the ingenuity and brilliance that they’ve created over the years. So glad that Jenny and Amber could bless us with this for all these years.

[@ghilemaer]

Amber and Jenny torturing Seth like this is the BEST, especially for the reactions it got from him. Well done, ladies! Amber, that margarita was well deserved 🥂

[@alias093001]

I'd love to see an entire episode like this. Seth's tortured expressions are the best.

[@johnobrien2373]

​@@alias093001Cruel, yet fair. Please elaborate further.

[@hannahep5148]

did you ever see that snl sketch where seth and amy poler are married and passive aggressively fighting at dinner? same energy from seth.

[@timothygraham4304]

​@@johnobrien2373What's to elaborate on? They said what they would like to see. It's not rocket surgery.

[@johnobrien2373]

@@timothygraham4304 Fair point. I was mainly hoping for extra details, since this is the only KZbinr who reads the comments section, (perhaps to get suggestions?), but perhaps it was simply naivete on my part.

[@cantantenoel]

"You girls know what I'm talkin about!" "I mean, yeah, but..." DYINGGGGGGGGGG

[@harridahobbit]

I don't think I've ever loved Seth more than this 😂 Their sheer joy at his horror is spectacular 💚

[@getnkosi]

🎉same

[@susanfanning9480]

Yes, the horror😂

[@vadimastprojects8770]

"Horror"? He is clearly delighted! And so are we.

[@gracelovely3838]

This is seriously my favorite bit on late night TV right now

[@geekdivaherself]

Ditto everything times 2 billion!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@KazKcatta]

I can’t even begin to express how much joy this show brings me. I had a smile on a face for a solid 17 minutes (I watched it twice in a row)

[@LaurenceWillis]

They did Seth dirty, I loved every minute of it.

[@shelleymaclean3181]

My cheeks hurt from smiling through that. I **love** the chemistry the three of you have, and how absolutely tickled they were with themselves! "Real champagne to go with your REAL discomfort" 😂😂😂

[@wharris123184]

This show has become the epitome of "When the inmates are running the asylum." And I love it.

[@withalittlehelpfrom3]

Only difference is: somehow, the warden is also an inmate.

[@brenta2634]

Agreed

[@3StarPanda]

There's that moment of panic in Seth's eyes right before they tell him the twist. That's when he figured it out and that first drink was, "I'm going to need this." If this was faked Seth is actually one of the best actors in the world.

[@hikarimouto5062]

The fact that Amber has a margarita is the best thing ever.

[@JohnDough-yr2zt]

That’s not acting she’s doing there.

[@MeloniousThunk]

The princess dress… the marg… It’s the most on-brand Amber moment of the season and I’m here for every second of it. Only way it could be even more Amber is if she was singing insults at her sister 😂

[@TrippingtheBrightFantastic]

In the champagne flute, too. That was a nice touch.

[@markwilliams2620]

Amberita

[@AndrewMcColl]

@@MeloniousThunk and if she incorporated a bow tie into her ensemble.

[@WooMaster777]

Not just thrown under the bus... Tied, gagged, and dragged for miles under the bus! I feel guilty for laughing, but I keep coming back for more. Love it! Love you girls! Love you, Seth!!! ❤❤❤

[@robguttridge6591]

The ladies are resplendent. Costume budget well spent.

[@Omni0404]

Amber wore that dress for a good 3 hours after she was done with this segment.

[@EricaGamet]

RIP Ian's career at Late Night.

[@duncansonoryan]

​@@EricaGamethe looked good while he had a job. Lol that outfit.

[@dogtato]

probably just hit the SNL costume dept

[@LindaC616]

​@@dogtatoI remember the Easter parade that Amber did during the pandemic when she showed off the gowns that she has worn to events once, and then they take up space in her closet. I'm pretty sure that's one of those.

[@bjbrownbob]

"I cannot stress enough that's not what's on the card", I WAS DYING!!!😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@fourier27]

I’m sure work environments in this business can be utterly stressful, but I don’t find it hard to believe that most of these writers and staff are thoroughly enjoying their jobs - and that really shines through.

[@YouMakeItHappen]

Yea, like can someone go to HR for inappropriate comments?

[@nikobatallones]

I doubt it -- there's always the fear of a Surprise Inspection.

[@justincase7848]

These ladies have the real spirit of comedy- just going big and bold and joyful. The utter and complete randomness of ball gowns and a royal announcer is just the perfect touch.

[@birbluv9595]

Only Seth could do this. He’s perfect in this “uncomfortable” environment. And the two writers are terrific. I’ve been a big Amber fan since i first saw her on the show.

[@AAZEDLARC]

Amber's two books written with her sister are exceptional! Well worth checking out :)

[@birbluv9595]

@@AAZEDLARC thanks! I didn’t know about these books, but will look for them!

[@AnimefortheLazyman]

I love this bit, but it could be funnier if they did it like Michael Che does it to Colin Jost on SNL: little to no reaction. That lets the horror sink into the audience

[@All-due-respect-I-disagree]

Been a Seth fan since MADtv

[@lisagulick4144]

@@AAZEDLARC Two?! I've only read "You'll Never Believe What Happened to Lacey"...I'd better hit a book site today!

[@workthecatwalkable]

Stage producer: So you will all have glasses of champagne... Amber: 🤨 child please

[@akindcrone5644]

Omg watching Seth turn red in embarrassment is priceless 😂🤣😂

[@cynmann4584]

This was easily the BEST of this segment the show has ever done! Well done Amber and Jenny. Seth did okay.

[@JustMeJH]

Ok, I freaking love this segment! Way to go Amber and Jenny for pulling of the surprise! And congrats to everyone for 50 segments! ❤❤❤

[@antoineswine2029]

Jokes Seth Can't Tell is my favorite bit from this show, and this one, BY FAR, takes the cake! Congratulations to Amber and Jenny, flawless execution!! Also well done Seth for playing along!

[@ryshow9118]

Amber having a margarita in her champagne glass is incredible 😂

[@Igaveyoumyfakename]

With a salt-lined rim. (As it should be.)

[@cosmicphoto05]

Seth's visible discomfort is so adorable and hilarious. It's a good day when we get a 'Jokes Seth Can't Tell' segment, and this was the best yet.

[@wooniscloud]

This episode alone shows what a great work environment late night must be!

[@epichaiku]

That always make me feel so calm, knowing the effort to listen that goes into the show. Nobodies perfect, but we should all be trying to listen anyway.

[@ericdwhitmorec]

Some late night spaces ..some

[@johnobrien2373]

ONLY this show! Fallon's writers hate him. Colbert and Kimmel each have ONE writer allowed on screen regularly. That's it, on those shows. Seth includes them all!

[@piccalillipit9211]

*THEY BOTH LOOK* absolutely gorgeous...!!! Budget well spent.

[@charlesharris3373]

I love it when Seth's writers are on the show, especially these two.😊

[@epichaiku]

My husband had me back it up to rewatch when Amber and Jenny first came out. He wanted me to see how much Seth's posture looks just like his Dad when his Dad's on the show! After all the conversations on Family Trips and Strike Force Five where Seth has shared about how much he's much like his dad, it's been fun to see it show up in ways we hadn't noticed before. So excited for the family episode in two days. We love you Larry!

[@kykwiltz402]

Hilarious! And can we just mention how awesome those ladies looked? Happy 50th segment!

[@patlynch6517]

Yes! And of course - Amber has a margarita instead of champagne

[@CharmChampion]

Amber looked like Brandy as Cinderella. 😍

[@earltroske]

The camaraderie and love for the others is palpable. Really enjoy watching them having fun together.

[@MrBaskins2010]

this is why i love this show and your team. the chemistry and diverse perspectives make segments like this fun. that CPT joke was the chef's kiss

[@debjoy12]

3:28 a near play-by-play reenactment of one of the best Jost/Che joke swaps 😂😂😂

[@jonathonalsum9063]

This was the best. 😂 Letting writers feel open to mischief is what real freedom looks like. Good comedy, great production. 🎉😊

[@cheetoprincess]

The terror in that man’s eyes. Delightful.

[@BigVictor]

Everything these three do on screen together is awesome!

[@frankierizzo]

First, the birkenstocks got me. Those writers are so pleased with themselves they can barely contain it, I love how much fun they're both having.

[@beetlejuiceblues12]

Seth's bafflement and horror when he realized there was a PROP

[@themurph930]

Best late show host by a mile. I love Seth, the writers, the crew, the whole vibe. Corrections is something I look forward to every week. So glad the strikes are over and that the unions achieved their goals, more or less.

[@tabaxikhajit4541]

Covid and the strikes showed us who was good on their own and who stood behind their coworkers.

[@adamhansard4647]

This the hardest I’ve laughed in a MONTH!! Thank you Jenny and Amber!!

[@jsanf44373]

because it allows two faced liberals to be racist and still feign innocence

[@flamedealership]

Seth's expression is priceless: from "I can't believe they're doing this to me" to "I knew this would bite me one day right from the start". WELL PLAYED, Ladies!!

[@mathewbainbridge9508]

"We chose it to go with your real discomfort!"😂😂😂😂

[@raggedrec]

they just Double Jost'd him. too funny. MORE PLEASE

[@PluribusProject]

So refreshing to see happy people and have a laugh. Meyers is natural and the writers are getting better with camera time

[@NoThatRyan]

_This_ is the kind of segment we need right now.

[@XOguitargurlOX]

I'm so glad they went on strike so Amber and Jenny could buy tiaras to wear with their ballgowns! 😆 It made those two ladies look like the royalty they are 👑

[@alextosto3809]

I personally believe that Seth is thee most inclusive and equalizing latenight host. My opinion, but its correct ❤🤘

[@ajwasp3642]

I miss Ross The Intern.

[@kieranhair37]

You can tell from his face that he already knew this "twist" was happening. Not to mention that the twist itself has always been part of the bit. Your opinion is based on patronizing lies.

[@RevVoice2]

@@kieranhair37Ah yes, Karnak, able to read the mind of a man who has been trained to be unflappable in the face of challenges, keep calm to make sure the show goes properly, and trusts his employees to not do something too disruptive in the name of good television. Yes, you, Lord Maestro of ESP and mentalism, thank you for gifting us with your powers.

[@ajwasp3642]

@peterg5383 I ❤️ peter

[@tejaswoman]

​@@ajwasp3642that makes one of us. Ross remains on my bad side for blowing off Ozomatli when he was nobody and they had won a friggin' Grammy and were still willing to talk to him.

[@IliyaMoroumetz]

I love how much fun they're all having. It's what makes this segment so wonderful!

[@Tacopartytube]

I feel like you are doing something really special here. I think this is what people really want from a late night talk show. Thank you so much. Also, who wants to get in on a jackal corrections pool?

[@clashpoet]

I'm already in my swimtrunks and at the swim-up bar with my Negroni.

[@ellengrace4609]

Sign me up! 😂

[@johnobrien2373]

I don't care WHO is in, I wanna know HOW to get into the one the crew already has going!

[@klfjoat]

I laughed out loud against my will too many times for 2am. This was masterful! You know A&J cooked this up years ago and were waiting for the right time. 🤣

[@De13373r]

I would give ANYTHING to have seen Seth’s face the moment the intro changed

[@AndrewJohnson-oy8oj]

If you're wondering about the look on his face as the bit starts, that's their boss dealing with his show getting taken over by his employees. The level of trust he has in his staff is impressive.

[@rojak225]

This is the best segment on any late night show. Congratulations on the 50th.

[@raisedmilehigh6342]

This is always my favorite bit you all do- it's so obvious you all are having a blast with it. This one was the best of the best- absolutely fantastic, kudos to Seth for holding it together and not breaking down laughing!

[@obbayazit]

The best one yet. Also the way Seth went with it in the last few jokes was priceless

[@vadimastprojects8770]

Exactly. He loved it!

[@Joshudan64]

"uh-oh!" Love it!

[@AuthorCertifiedGoof]

Here’s to 50 more of these!! Can’t wait to see what they do for the 100th!

[@TrevorCopter]

JACKALS UNITE!!!!

[@phobos258]

I'm so excited for the 100th episode of Corrections. It's going to be glorious!

[@---l---]

So pedantic, so necessary.

[@PieBandit]

Amber and Jenny: OG Jackals

[@KP-tz4fy]

Did you see Seth look at Shoemaker as the segment began? Priceless!

[@PeanutsAssorted]

Every single second of this is pure perfection, it's the kind of twist you can only pull off once but god damn was it worth it

[@PhoebeFayRuthLouise]

Well done, Amber and Jenny! You two really pulled this off!

[@thetextilealchemist]

I am tattooing this moment on my heart because these two are amazing. I can't believe Canada almost missed this.

[@mjb7015]

This is the best Jokes Seth Can't Tell so far. Congrats on 50 of these things, I just love how Amber Jenny and Seth play off each other.

[@MurasakiShikibu-w4q]

50? That's fantastic. Much love to Amber, Jenny and Seth! (and all the other staff and crew who work so hard to make a fantastic show)

[@dietotaku]

you can tell the whole intro was amber's idea just so she would have an excuse to wear one of her fancy dresses (edit) okay i love that this is basically the colin jost/michael che joke swap on SNL, where each tries to write the most horrifically offensive punchlines for the other to read. LOVE IT!

[@TimmyRiordan]

Agreed, but this was kid gloves compared to what Che does to Jost.

[@minoltaaraya]

This, is, art. Best one yet, Amber and Jenny are just incredible from entrance to expressions, Seth was quite the sport 😭🤌🏾💋💨👸🏾👸🏻

[@louiebee6745]

Amber and Jenny played the UNO-reverse card that Seth NEVER saw coming!😂🤣😂

[@rockanroleropr3467]

This just shows how much Seth and Co. love what they do and that same love is garnered for the audience… we love you too, guys! ❤❤❤

[@Fandommember]

I love this segment. This one was amazing. Honestly was surprised they didnt make a lesbian dressing up joke.

[@tejaswoman]

As they walked out, I was entirely prepared for Jenny's ball gown to be a split skirt (i.e., pants/trousers that appear to be a skirt)

[@H.P.Loveshack]

I was fully expecting something like "Seth is as uncomfortable in this segment as Jenny is in this dress."

[@tubabelle]

@tejaswoman Yes, I thought the same thing! I was waiting for it to turn into pants! Jenny looked fabulous though, either way.

[@abbywilson5988]

When I saw Amber come out I was hoping Jenny's gown would be flannel

[@YearsinSeason]

I’m so glad that you decided to do these segments. Honestly, it’s my favorite part of the show!!!

[@davidstorrs]

This was utterly brilliant. Amber, Jenny, you guys are the bomb. Seth, you are an amazingly good sport.

[@ashleyc.6189]

This segment is ALWAYS hilarious! I hope we get 50 more! Love Jenny and Amber so much!

[@Ms333Girl]

I stopped watching a video and clicked on this the second I saw the outfits! YES!!!! LOVE YOU BOTH!

[@JillKnapp]

SAME!

[@randomperson2777]

When Seth said “You girls know what I’m talking ‘bout!!” I just about lost it 🤣

[@caitlyne8146]

"This desk is sacred" The same desk where he made the 3D printed jackal versions of himself kiss during Corrections?? That desk?? slay

[@jameschan9634]

imo, Late Night with Seth Meyers is by far the best late night talk show, and Jokes Seth Can't Tell is pure joy, for us and quite obviously, for Seth, Amber and Jenny.

[@ivyinabottle]

Seth is even closing his eyes in horror after each joke, just like Colin Jost in the joke swaps lmao this must have been super uncomfortable for him, but I loved every second of watching him panic.

[@debjoy12]

I thought the same thing, this had SNL Joke Swap vibes written all over it 😂😂

[@nieawiggins512]

I wanted to say this has Michael Che written all over it

[@dolphingirl3698]

This defintely felt like SNL's joke swaps. I love them both.

[@brandonnewby178]

"To be clear, Seth doesn't know..." Ooo. They funny.

[@amberbanuelos7053]

Easily one of the top five moments of the show, this was incredible! Seth’s turn at the end, the audience member’s audible reaction, how well Amber and Jenny planned everything, this was just perfection!!

[@distractdelude7121]

I love this, Happy 50th! Amber & Jenny looked amazing, Seth was a good sport, and Ian has clearly already found his new career.

[@Domdrok]

My face hurts from smiling so hard.

[@michaeldemocko443]

The love between these three is amazing! It makes me happy.

[@shaylafey]

The panic in Seth's eyes is glorious, man was either pleading with the crew or looking for exits there at the end.

[@StephanieAly]

The look on Seth's face at 2:24 when he realizes what they're about to make him do - priceless

[@duncansonoryan]

I love this for Seth. And Amber and Jenny so much. They deserved this!

[@CalvinLimuel]

the crowd was already laughing even before they came out 😂

[@FirstnameLastname-nq3oj]

Amber rocking that natural crown right along with her crown is giving pure queen❤

[@abelfett734]

Words cannot describe how much i love this. So wholesome and hilarious

[@TheMacacoco]

This had me tearing up with laughter. This time it became "Jokes Seth DID Tell"

[@aguynamednathan]

Bless you all, for keeping this wonderful, wonderful style of humor alive amidst such divisive times.

[@SwoleCole89]

That was probably the most delightful thing this show has produced and I've watched every episode of Corrections 😂😂

[@davidheiblim8789]

Colin and Michael loaned their bit out, how sweet of them.

[@RandallChase1]

That was amazing!! Should win an Emmy for just that episode!

[@mosesbacke2311]

"Those two are the best!" How true.

[@ryanmcmurphy6715]

This is my favorite thing you do. My best moment all day. Thank you.

[@terrimitchell5616]

Amber has the best laugh! And Seth is such a sweetheart of a boss to go along with this! ❤