Meanwhile… Belgian Beer Cyberattack | Italy’s Traffic Laws | Vaping Harms Mental Health

Meanwhile… The makers of Duvel beer in Belgium suffered a cyberattack, Italy apparently enforces its traffic laws, and scientists are urging people not to vape because of serious effects on mental health.
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[@mhyl02]

So there was a beer segment, and you didn’t use it to push Cerveza Cristal…..

[@mlong1968]

That's what I was trying to remember!

[@Echo81Rumple83]

* sad Darth Vader Noise * "noooouuuuuhhh!" TT_TT

[@rachelstanger6079]

This comment gave me a sudden realization. Most of these late night shows don't have running gags like that. Yeah, they have themes or narratives, for want of a better word, but their thing is taking the latest news and joking about it. Outside of that, they don't have running jokes. Except for Seth Meyer's Corrections, which is entirely dedicated to inside jokes.

[@CrymsonNite]

CERVEZA CRISTAAAAAL

[@angeliquesapone0525]

Brain cancer patient here...your show actually makes chemo a little less hard. Just a little. Thank you sir.

[@SafetySpooon]

May I echo Stephen in wishing you a swift & complete recovery!

[@bluemoyie8618]

Sending you big hugs and sunshine to light your way. I hope that you have loving friends and family to support you. 🐕

[@pamelacourts5989]

​@@bluemoyie8618 Very important!

[@yogeshkmrful]

Notice how he didn't say sorry. Just said he feels sad for patients lol

[@phriedokra6158]

Recommending lotsa laughter and organic food diet for a short spell....

[@robd3747]

That first part hit home. Our family is at the beginning of cancer journey and Kate's diagnosis was a reminder that anyone anywhere at anytime can be the next to get the horrible news. Cherish every day with those you love.

[@stoneoffarel]

Same here

[@kayecastleman6353]

And next time, maybe leave a family dealing with serious medical issues in peace.

[@rolandofgilead43]

i don't really give any thought about the royal family at all i'm not from the UK so there is that however i am sorry she is going through that though it sucks. that was really kind of Stephen and the writers to put that in before the bit

[@user-sk6mq5ng9i]

@@kayecastleman6353they joked about photoshopped images. Stop pretending you care and aren’t just here to say anything negative on a left leaning show.

[@kayecastleman6353]

@@user-sk6mq5ng9i You so clearly know not to whom you speak, bot.

[@matthewbaynham6286]

The British royal family should get the best healthcare, but so should everyone else in the UK, the NHS has been underfunded so that people in the UK have a greater chance of death. On the subject of a cancer the longer the waiting list for each type of treatment the more people die and the less cancer testing the more people die. The NHS in the UK is a million times better then the American model where people without money are just left to die, and the NHS is much cheaper then the American healthcare system, but NHS does need some funding and not only have the government been cutting funding what funding there is has been spend on external contract with people who are friends of politicians so that the rich keep stealing the money whilst peoples lives are on the line. I hope the royals get well so, but I also hope everyone else in the UK who is having to suffer the greed of the wealthy can get an NHS that is able to help them.

[@nicolad8822]

We need to pay more and make work conditions better. If you are working in the NHS you should not be paying for your education for a start, certainly not nurses. We are are too reliant on overseas workers, most do a great job but it’s no way to run a health service. That said there are some great screening initiatives picking things up earlier and earlier. Kate’s Doctors are not just in Ivory towers either, they will all be treating Joe Public too.

[@SugarandSarcasm]

This sounds like a PBS fundraiser for the NHS in the beginning

[@kayecastleman6353]

Thanks for a sound, informative comment. Nice to see someone taking this topic in an enlightened direction.

[@kayecastleman6353]

@@nicolad8822 Great comment. As a Canadian, we have our own healthcare woes, though perhaps not as serious as in the UK. They continue to be works in progress.

[@melanies.6030]

*than, not "then" Geez, learn to speak your native tongue.

[@stephenbarber6381]

If only some of your politicians were as humble and self aware as Stephen!

[@wymanbartlett4648]

if they were humble and self aware then they wouldnt be politicians.

[@stulora3172]

any* politicians

[@dm-dx7hs]

Yes. Thank you for respect for Catherine and wishing her well. Appreciate acknowledgment/apology at the beginning. Prayers for her and all individuals and their families struggling with the hell that is cancer 😞 🙏

[@Max-zg2ci]

That parsel-tongue joke was 🤌🏾🤌🏾🤌🏾🤌🏾

[@brianmeadows1137]

Good on Stephen for being decent. We need more media like him.

[@gaflor44]

Well said! He didn’t apologize for being a comedian and making a joke, but he took the situation and the feedback seriously. A man of class!

[@livetoloveandlaughlivefora6800]

But isn't it sad that the British media under royal family created this mess so they can get attention And the attention that they're getting they're finding it's not pleasant so now they have to come out with somewhat of the truth that we the public still don't know the facts Because the same time Charles came out with his they could have mentioned her but they did not want Kate Middleton Cancer diagnosed Cancer diagnosed or non diagnosed Shine the king Quietly told her to Quietly told her to handle her medical issue But now people have questioned and all they're doing is But now people have question and all they do is lying So I agree with you at the same time I disagree that So I agree with you at the same time I disagree that you should name the same thing at all

[@skatopolisii624]

I just saw an American beg for forgiveness from British royalty for jokes. The British Army/Royals have increased cancer rates around he world SIMPLY by supporting nuclear weaponry development "Their widespread use in atmospheric testing has caused grave long-term consequences. Physicians project that some 2.4 million people worldwide will eventually die from cancers due to atmospheric nuclear tests conducted between 1945 and 1980" Idgaf any royal getting cancer when they could have stopped UK nuclear weapons testing/development and DIDNT.....

[@SH-vj2ce]

No. He's attempting to backpaddle.

[@charliefarlie2884]

He did what all passive aggressives do to excuse themselves 'I was only joking'. Americans might have been 'talking about the mystery of Kate Middleton's wherebouts' , but everyone else in the world knew where she was - recovering from an operation. No idea who he is anyway. Life isn't a soap opera. Yee har!

[@Matt67012]

Why are there so many Colbert bootlickers out there? Does he put coke on his shoes or something?

[@Kittymancer78]

THIS is why I respect and admire this gentleman so much, his ethical compass will not be broken. Thank you sir for being such a wonderful shining example of a truly good human being and a class act.

[@PennywiseThedancingclown-ws1lh]

As someone dying because of cancer that made me cry a bit thanks Stephen I pray to see you live one day before it's too late

[@berneysharp3940]

He did t even apologise for it

[@azishappy2035]

❤

[@anna_luin]

Cancer or no Cancer he shouldn't of speculated.

[@wolfpacrule]

@@berneysharp3940 he made a well wishes let me guess you are one of those fanatics who read news from telegranpa.

[@kilmer009]

@@anna_luin "Should not have", "Shouldn't have" or "shouldn't've". Wtf is "shouldn't of". Anyway, he's a comedian and the royals did not say anything for the longest time. Considering their position, it's not shocking people would speculate. That said, Stephen made jokes, not speculatory accusations (like Kate's husband cheating) like trashy British media did. He doesn't need to apologize for doing what is essentially part of his job, which is to jest. He did however show humanity in bringing it back up after the fact and showing solidarity. That takes courage and class.

[@TheLastChickenWing]

quite honestly, I wish even a fraction of the population had as much integrity as he has and is proud of.

[@tompatchak8706]

Just like when he talked about Toby Keith. I’m not a fan of his work, modern country music kind of sucks ass, but to see Steven all teary-eyed and classy, like that really brought tears to my eyes to see him with tears in his eyes.

[@rolandofgilead43]

@@tompatchak8706i missed that i haven't watched him in awhile like until a week or so ago i didn't know he got a new bandleader who's name i already forget

[@tompatchak8706]

@@rolandofgilead43 the band leaders name is Lewis. He’s a funny guy although not as funny as John Baptiste. Lewis is a really good musician. Just keep watching. He doesn’t add into as much as a conversation as Jon did with which is fine. Steven met Toby Keith a bunch of years ago and they became friends and they text each other normally and they hung out in public and when Toby Keith died Steven was really bent out of shape

[@rolandofgilead43]

@@tompatchak8706 why did Jon leave ? His music ? He's a talented guy and thank you I cannot stand Toby Keith but I was sorry that he died and so young too. I also wasn't close with the man I can respect stephen colbert for showing emotion in front of fans not every celebrity does that

[@honorsilverthorne7227]

That's the Carolina upbringing he had. ❤😊

[@LoveandGrace22]

my respect for Stephen and the Late show staff for taking a moment and talk about what they had said. My respect and prayers for Kate and her family Cancer isnt something any family wants to go through.

[@d.lawrencemiller5755]

A piece of advice that has stayed with me, It's important to know when to apologize. NOT - "it's important to apologize when you're wrong" - no. It's important to know when to apologize. There are times you will have done no wrong but still need to apologize because it's possible to do no wrong but still cause harm.

[@maryalove5534]

(: 100% True ... ☺ (: It is just being human ... but like the Song says, "Sorry seems to be the hardest word"!!!!! (: Also, making mistakes is also human, but most often, there is a way to correct them, and not always with an eraser!!!!! Convenience isn't always the way, nor should we disregard our mistakes either!!!!! ... ☺ (: "To err is human ... But to forgive is divine" ... ☺

[@justinsims655]

If you apologize to people who find harm where there is no fault, you are enabling their delusions.

[@skunkrat01]

Well said, very true

[@alalalala57]

@@justinsims655 Harm can exist where there is no fault. Not knowing that, you're either a child or, y'know, delusional.

[@rjpittman4510]

Want to know why Colbert resonates with so many? Watch the first 2 minutes of this episode. Class act, as always. When the situation changes, he is unafraid of saying he was wrong to do something, but self aware that while he manages to minimize them, jokes can hurt. Part of the job. Love you Colbert and if Pete Buttigeg runs for president, you should be his running mate. Imagine that ticket!

[@SpaceForceCommander]

Airlines will charge extra, bit by bit, for every seat away from the bolted door.

[@Plantbliss]

Soon if you want air to come through that emergency air mask you’ll have to swipe your credit card for the air 😳

[@arnezbridges93]

Adorable if you to assume the door has any bolts.

[@ThatOpalGuy]

"bolted"

[@ThatOpalGuy]

@@Plantbliss please insert five dollars for more seatbelt clasp time.

[@rendratvandonkereschrijver2912]

the irony is that door is the seat just behind the wing which used to be eh safest seats on the plane

[@tytn9978]

Your opening today is the reason I admire you. Yes, you make fun of people when that is appropriate and.or deserved, but you also offer compassion when compassion is needed. I recall once saying something off the cuff, and truly hurting someone without realizing it, until she came up to me and explained how what I had said was insensitive, at least to her, and possibly to others. I listened, absorbed, and and then replied , "Yes, you are right, and I apologize for my thoughtlessness!" ... and that was all that she required of me. So, I am now thankful that you have mirrored that level of grace for your audience.

[@heidistewart1108]

Except Stephen didn’t address or apologise for spreading gossip about an affair, which is the reason why people were upset.

[@kayecastleman6353]

There was no apology in that opening, only explanations and excuses. Nice words, but no accountability.

[@flyingfox707b]

Enjoy your mold responsibly!

[@shidab1724]

😮 I blushed so hard at parseltongue. Stephen, you bad boy!!

[@gasparinha]

FR, that was 🌶️

[@BlindMeadows]

I'm appalled at this heinous conduct. Have you not considered how this impacts the feelings of people all over the world? Duvel is an amazing beer! Maybe the best there is.

[@MichaelPallada]

Duvel is nice, 3 of those and your legs stop working 🤣

[@markkaeder9018]

It's good "waking up drunk" beer. Use with caution.

[@SomewhatBaffled]

My record is well past 6. Couldn't count after that and ending up falling off my bicycle twice that night.

[@JJVernig]

@@SomewhatBaffled you were somewhat baffled? Thinking of that, that's probably also a Belgian beer...

[@malavoy1]

Must be the mold doing it's job 😁😁

[@blarkin145]

I've never got past two before!

[@NewMessage]

Duvel.. it's no Cerveza Cristal.

[@naylas3908]

Duvel is much stronger than Cristal.

[@lizbergmans2695]

www.cristal.be/ sure isn't, is Belgian tho...

[@dr.braxygilkeycruises1460]

I am mad at you now. It took a WEEK to stop singing 🎶 *Cerveza Criiiistaaaallll* 🎵 and now it's back in my head!!! 😠 😆 🤣 😂

[@sueyourself5413]

@@naylas3908 Duvel is an actual beer. Cristal is lager water.

[@volvobeliever2427]

Colbert has no understanding of what was offensive and completely inappropriate about his comments related to Princess Catherine. His words were a justification with no regret. The truly undeniable aspect is that the "jokes" were not at all funny. It would be as funny as saying. "Hey, I hear your mom wasn't sad when your dad's plane crashed because he had been cheating on her since the day they married." See? Not true, or is it? But unnecessary and certainly not funny in the least. I cannot emphasize enough, his joke wasn't funny so what was his purpose in telling it? Kimmel is now my choice.

[@Ralphieboy]

The Bottle of the Belge!!!

[@eulbart]

This joke is Ardenne of to get, but it is Patton...

[@dylanmaxey2531]

I love this man, he shows us how to be a good person in this weird world we live in. Flaws, wounds and all this is how a common man/person should strive to raise above the harshness of the world.

[@dorothyedwards7225]

Yes, Stephen Colbert, honorary Italian!!!❤🤍💚

[@EliSpizzichino]

veramente no...

[@lellab.8179]

As an Italian, it was so cringe to hear that segment 😆

[@jadacreating]

ma anche no.

[@francesinez126]

Man, the wordsmiths that come up with those "Meanwhile" intros...! Boggles my mind every time. Can't imagine what it must be like to be inside their minds. *Kudos* to the "Meanwhile" staff!

[@Echo81Rumple83]

two important elements i can think of: one: a writer's table. and two: shared ADHD/ASD superpowers. those an an audio recording or similar for note-taking.

[@196cupcake]

See, this is why Colbert is a class act. For what it's worth, Louis Cato is crushing it as band leader.

[@laraq07]

He shouldn't have brought the Baroness of Cholmondeley into his crass 'joke'. It was an insult to her, her husband and her children.

[@lisajean228]

And he’s a snappy dresser, too

[@thaisstone5192]

@@lisajean228 He looks like he shops in the women's section.

[@jasonjimerson7046]

Belgium beer??? I am still crazy for CERVEZA CRISTAL!!!

[@naylas3908]

Belgian beer. We have over 400 different beers.

[@jasonjimerson7046]

​@@naylas3908And I bet each and every one is special.

[@nigeh5326]

@@naylas3908yep but none are as good as John Smiths Bitter 😉 🇬🇧 🇧🇪

[@RabblesTheBinx]

​@@naylas3908 but are any of them 🎵CERVEZA CRISTAL🎶?!

[@thaisstone5192]

I like the Czech stuff, myself.

[@RebeccaMooreFrey]

THAT WAS REALLY COOL OF YOU, MASTER COLBERT

[@okcdan69]

Cato and company! You folks rule, much love to you all. Mega-talents every one.

[@moonlightpixie9976]

Steven Colbert again showing what a respectful and empathetic person he is if everyone had half his respect and compassion the world would be a much better place....

[@moonlightpixie9976]

@msmissy6888 he's been a lot nicer than I've been..and even without the word apology it was still very respectful and the world could learn something from him..

[@SpaceForceCommander]

Adult fans of Lord Of The Rings will never be over it, isn’t that right, Stephen?

[@Plantbliss]

😂😂😂

[@mattgies]

The captain doth protest too much, methinks.

[@IMArt-kx2ci]

About adult Harry Potter fans. I'm on vacation in Porto, Portugal, where the famous library that J.K.Rowling discovered when she lived in Porto and later portrayed in the book (the one the kids visit to get whatever), has a long queue of adults any day at any time, that seems they're giving away the new Iphone. Today 80km/h winds, rain, 12°C and there was the queue. As a matter of fact, that language that Colbert named is based on the Portuguese language, that has 4 different "s" sounds.

[@SugarandSarcasm]

You bet your sweet, sweet candy. Bam.

[@Highonwater3X]

​​@@mrvalski The "adult" part applies to the word "fan" in the OP, not LOTR. He's not saying anything about the Hobbit or LOTR being for adults or kids, he's making a joke about how Colbert is a massive fan and nerd of the entire LOTR and related books and writings about the setting (Hobbit, Silmarilion, etc) because Colbert was making fun of adult Harry Potter fans in the clip. Point of joke - you make fun of adult Harry Potter fans, but you're a massive adult LOTR fan. What's the difference?

[@NewMessage]

Life's short.. . Choose to laugh.

[@patsquach4080]

Laughter is the best medicine !!

[@ClipsNSnips]

Life's short... start watching at 4:12 😉😉

[@mechanicaldavid4827]

Meanwhile: The writing team wishes to remind you that language is a gift of mental gymnasticism ready to pull off the triple somersault if you are ready to catch it.

[@luciatheron1621]

Best comment. Thank you😊

[@lousialb8962]

This just in: not all laughter is good for you. That derived at the expense of another actually makes you sick and may cause side effects such as lack of empathy, unmitigated violence, inability to accept consequences for one's own choices, and a frequently incurable condition known as MAGA.

[@planespeaking]

America is really missing out by not having genuine Belgian beer.

[@50-50_Grind]

But they have guns and freedumbs ... while we have hangovers they've got shootings. Lots and lots of them.

[@griggbaylee5808]

Things have improved recently with the craft beer revolution, prior to that the term American beer was a term used in Canada as a joke about coloured water

[@planespeaking]

@@griggbaylee5808 I'm sure America has good beer too but Belgies make some of the best.

[@mattgies]

Yeah, I felt sad for him that he's never heard of it. It's one of my favorite imports.

[@duB420Grass]

Germany: We have the best beer! Czechia: We have the best beer! Ireland: We have the best beer! Belgium: What if beer was more like wine?

[@sueware8377]

Thanks, Steven, for saying what you did about Kate Middleton...that was very nice, and I hope she and her family hear this or hear about it and come and find this video so she knows that all of us here in the U.S.A. wish her the very best, a speedy and complete recovery, and we wish the Royal Family peace and privacy as they deal with the critical medical issues they are facing with Kate and King Charles. Thank you for doing this.

[@EdwardLindon]

What? Are you kidding? You think millionaire British royals watch American TV or care one jot what you guys think? We're all just ants to those people.

[@laalaa99stl]

Japanese. That's Stephen's Meanwhile intro Kryptonite. God help him now that his writers have figured it out! 😁

[@cloudwatcher608]

His pronunciation wasn’t actually too bad though, I think his errors were more from lack of rehearsal than for lack of knowledge of the language (I.e. he said “kurobutu” instead of “kurobuta”)

[@darthbee18]

...wait until he's somewhat improved on his Japanese pronunciation... at that point his writers should throw him some Korean words 😏😉🤣💀

[@hiroavalon]

Huh, didn't expect Hamamatsu-gyoza to be on the Late Show

[@Kats_Tea_Time]

The amount of people upset about the Duvel beer joke in the comments section is low-key hilarious 😂

[@user-zz1ib1gj3l]

Honestly at least enough of the other guys are feeling “Haunted by the Raven of time that hovers over each moment, a sea of nothing in it’s eyes” I thought I was alone on this one. I’m surprised it’s linked with vaping but I’m not sure if I want to quit just yet.

[@veramae4098]

Now. I've decided to stop drinking, and every day it has to be now. Oh, and rumination also refers to cows chewing their cud. They eat, it goes to their stomach for some acid, then they THROW IT UP into their mouths and chew it some more. That's also rumination. Finally swallow it and it stays down.

[@malavoy1]

Yeah, just think, if you ruminate enough you might get a Pulitzer prize winning novel out of it. 😁😁

[@ZennExile]

it's not. you're fine. Over the same period of time that smoking permanently ended the blood cell mobility of 6 MILLION people, vaping only 'injured' 3000. And that was during that E-oil popcorn lung outbreak that only affected black market THC products. These "studies" are not science. They are the statistical analysis of meta data. And statistics ain't science. It's barely math. There are 6 different ways to 'vape' 6000 or so different compounds that humans have been vaporizing for centuries to thousands of years. Do not buy in to the propaganda and absolutely never spread statistics based propaganda.

[@user-zz1ib1gj3l]

Hmmm 🤔

[@BlackHawk3927]

The nose cone seat looks like a good stretch for my back

[@hellhound1389]

Given as tall and wide as I am that might be the only way I can fly

[@Cancun771]

Thumbs up for the Top-Gear-style Italy joke. Even Jeremy Clarkson makes a point though of getting the German pronunciation of "Porsche" right. We don't add vowels to the ends of words to skip saying them out loud over here. That's the _French_ that do that.

[@istdochallesegal3427]

Perhaps he can issue a pronunciation apology?

[@melanies.6030]

Should we insist the Brits and other Europeans start pronouncing Jaguar correctly? (And yes, I know it's a British company).

[@russellcampbell9198]

Great work, Stephen. Cancer certainly does bring us all down to the same level as people.

[@kayecastleman6353]

I was glad to see Stephen address his comments of last week. Due the seriousness of the situation and the hateful frenzy that his remarks were built on, I was hoping for a clear apology from him. Nice words, but no accountability.

[@EdwardLindon]

Not even close. The rich and powerful vastly exceed us in comfort and care even in sickness and death.

[@Frankjc3rd]

The only thing worse than working for Frontier airlines is being fired from Frontier airlines!

[@shevek2954]

No, working for Frontier while flying on a Boeing.

[@PaulMarceau]

even worse than riding on the nose cone?

[@Awoken_Remmuz]

When reading that sign Stephen turned into Super Mario there for a second X3

[@sweetvegan74]

Much better than Chris Pratt😂

[@Sharonmxg]

Once again Stephen proves he is the stand up guy of stand up guys. An example of human at its best.

[@cliff_hewitt]

By "Big Front Seat", Spirit means they are firing the pilots and charging you to do the work for them!

[@maxanluulnaxam1102]

As a European drunk, the Duvel joke upset me. Hope I get a heartfelt and classy apology tomorrow.

[@davidlavery719]

😂

[@nicolecopland461]

IKR, he'd never heard of Duvel? Kinda surprised me. (And I'm neither.)

[@Amanda57563]

He didn't apologize to the viewers he upset. He apologized to her.

[@gurpreetatwal7765]

'One must be related to royal 👑 family' to qualify for apologies from late night hosts....

[@banksiasong]

Have to first put on your "Made in America" Cloak of Victimhood!

[@ryanrutledge922]

Way to lead by example Stephen . So classy , brave , confident . Way too smart for politics . ❤from🇨🇦

[@laalaa99stl]

Thats-a still-a more authentic Italian accent than Chris-a Pratt.

[@mesmartgnome]

Why? Why would you ever want to make others remember that disaster??

[@CalebGriffinEsq]

My kids loved that movie. And the accent sounded "Brooklyn" enough. We don't need Mario to sound like a caricature.

[@JohnPeacekeeper]

Yeah, I prefer the Brooklyn accent on Mario, since I grew up on the old games and the Super Mario Super Show

[@NuiYabuko]

His voice was fine. But I guess he had-a to speak-a that-a way.

[@HOTD108_]

​@@CalebGriffinEsqMy condolences about your kids.

[@jenniferkelley3777]

That was very very kind and thoughtful of you. ❤

[@titou1again]

We love you,Steven. We know your heart is in the right place

[@darthbee18]

Hey! Have some respect to the strong beer that is Duvel 😅😂🤣💀🔥

[@parkiwi4787]

Kate is dealing with sadly what many deal with. She needs love and support as much as anyone. I mean everyone in her situation, everyone, Kate I'm sure is not asking for anything more than her loved ones support.

[@kayecastleman6353]

And all the gossip mongering, vitriol and bullying has only put a strain on her recovery. I was disappointed when Stephen used her situation for its comedic value. An apology is required, IMHO. This was not that.

[@seandees3028]

Italy has traffic laws?

[@griggbaylee5808]

Omg next I going to hear that the Philippines has driver’s licenses 😳

[@nuudelz3711]

As someone who’s driven from Naples to Milan, and all over the continental US.. Americans shouldn’t judge drivers. You guys are the worst drivers in the world. Exponentially worse when you add in your super duty 3500 diesels to tow your boat once a summer.

[@joesdi]

​@griggbaylee5808 then we'll hear that you actually have a brain

[@Slurgical_3D_Terrain_Channel]

Surprised about the traffic laws too, been to Italy and proposed to my wife on a blue moon. Such a beautiful country felt lawlessness on the road. Regardless….love you Italy.

[@SpaceForceCommander]

Let me guess… the 103 year-old Italian driver was driving at 5mph with indicators on!

[@bmichael3580]

You’ve never driven in Italy have you ?

[@user-yy4jo9pk2b]

I heard you talking about Kate M. being out of the public before knowing her diagnosis and I didn’t think you were off beat at all - I totally agreed with you when you said to give the lady privacy!

[@LillyP-xs5qe]

Once she and the rest of the royal family stop taking public money for being married/born to the right people, then we can talk about privacy, but they don't have such right while they live on Tax payers money , while we all suffer we are expected to pay off their lavish lifestyle.

[@Stephanie-es7wv]

Yes, he was. He speculated that William was cheating on her. That made him look like one of those terrible gossip magazines and Colbert is better than this. I'm glad that people told him that his jokes were not okay and that he apologized.

[@authenticzizie4878]

I didn't hear him apologize about the tasteless affair joke. That is not an apology for bad gossiping.

[@naomiarram5187]

​@@Stephanie-es7wv Except that he didn't apologise. Just wished her well. No actual apology.

[@davidlundquist1979]

@@naomiarram5187 "It might have had the spirit of an apology, but it didn't conform to Greenwich Mean Apology standards. I'll be writing my solicitor."

[@someone6170]

Does Stephen have a PO Box we can send a Care package of Belgium beers to?

[@SilentAdventurer]

What incredible decency! Respect.

[@beymeester5593]

Stephen, you never heard of Duvel?! As a Belgian I am shocked. True story; Red hot chillipeppers told an intervieuwer they did a LOT of dope but the one time they got really effed up was after drinking Duvel at a Belgian festival. Cheers! Also, try Delirium Tremens ;)

[@h00psandy0y0]

you could tell every Irish gene was alive though when he pointed out she has the best medical care

[@jacquelinethijsen272]

Duvel sounds a lot like devil and means the same. It's fairly well known in European countries around Belgium as a specialty beer.

[@LillyP-xs5qe]

They even got a 6.66% apv version of the beer, it's actually weaker than the normal one, which is 8% apv or 16 proof

[@naylas3908]

Yes, Duvel is pretty strong. I’m Belgian.

[@jacquelinethijsen272]

My father liked to have one bottle of either this or a few other specialty beers during the summer. I seem to remember that duvel had to be stored in an upright position to not disturb the yeast that had settled on the bottom. Then carefully pour it into a glass taking care to stop pouring before the yeast reached the bottle opening. Basically stop pouring the moment the beer coming out would no longer be perfectly clear. I was told that drinking the yeast would result in getting extremely drunk from just on bottle or give you a really horrible headache. It's been awhile, so can't quite remember. But I was told that was basically the reason for the name.

[@MasterSandman]

​@@jacquelinethijsen272Yup, the "Devil" is in the (pouring) details! 😂 Pour the yeast in too and you'll have the Devil to pay! Alright, that's enough... I'm sorry, I'll show myself out... 😔🤭

[@yudithcaron8053]

@@jacquelinethijsen272Doest that mean that you could brew your own beer with Duvel yeast? Or better, pour the Duvel, replace it with water and brown bread, wait five days, and get more Duvel?

[@LivingroomTV-me9oz]

Oh, come on. His jokes were fine. He was joking about the photoshopping, not her medical condition. Let’s not get excited because a millionaire got ill. Her life is no more important than the millions who will succumb to treatable illness because they can’t afford the treatment.

[@LillyP-xs5qe]

Well said comrade, the rich have no more right to live than the rest of us

[@Zippidyzay]

He speculated her husband was cheating on her, but instead it’s cancer. Hmmmm.

[@JohnDoe-vy5hh]

I've heard and seen much worse from MAGA.

[@aprilk1948]

It was his words over the false affair between William and Rose Hanbury. Claiming, that was why Kate was still being quiet. Rose's lawyers sent VBS letters threatening a lawsuit if he kept it up. That's the only reason for his walking back and apologizing.

[@sunseeker9581]

​@@aprilk1948it was meaningess speculation

[@actionforanimals4862]

This is why I listen to Stephen Colbert: he's a decent human being. I'll watch him a million over any of those guys on podcasts who claim to know what a "real man" is. Stephen is funny, smart, considerate, and a gentleman. Thanks, Stephen.

[@cannibalbananas]

The Parsal tongue & Spirit nose-cone seat jokes got me 😂😂😂😂

[@TheBHAitken]

Regarding vaping - the symptoms sound very much like nicotine consumption, go figure.

[@MikeSpaa]

Duvel (Devil) is one of the finest Belgian specialty beers [*update: I realise I was wrong: it's not one of the Belgian monastic beers]. So thats your loss Colbert.

[@herwig666]

nothing monastic about Duvel , just a worldwide loved strong belgian beer..Colbert should try some of those .

[@kizmaiaz7671]

Nothing monastic about it but it sure is Colbert's loss.

[@davidlundquist1979]

I'd never heard of it before now either, but based on what I'm seeing in the comments, I'll probably give it a shot.

[@igorschmidlapp6987]

If a beer is monastic, does it make you impotent to help with your vows? ;-P

[@solitare4602]

@@igorschmidlapp6987 That just means that monks brewed it, at least they did at the start.

[@sandrajohnson2489]

Many years ago I got food poisoning from eating at an Arbys. I was sick for two days and was SO sick I couldn't make it to the phone to call an ambulance. This was before I had a cell phone.

[@heckzotica]

I think everyone who's ever eaten at Arby's has gotten food poisoning there.

[@bettyjones113]

In the 1970s, I took apart the sandwich. The roast beef?? was green. I did not eat it and never went back. Then I was a vegetarian for years. Thanks , RB’S. I was really healthy for 50+ years

[@devonbryan1538]

This is why I watch, Colbert is a classy guy who treats people with dignity and respect while being funny. Great way to handle this

[@georgeg331]

The actual joke there is never having heard of Duvel !

[@tytn9978]

I've been to Belgium and haven't heard of this beer! I did have my first "Stella Artois" on the Belgium side of "Drei Ecke Punkt" and still order it at the Boston Pizza in my neighbourhood!

[@NewMessage]

In his defense, a 'trash-packed scrumble pouch of news' is easier on the vocabulary.

[@Heartwing13]

I think it’s completely fine to make jokes about rich famous people not knowing they have cancer. It’s not like he was wishing she had cancer or anything.

[@checkmate3361]

Good Sweet Boy🥰, I Didn’t Know Til Just Now. Prayers🕯️🙏🏻

[@user-nt3hc4rz9r]

I was Italy in November to visit my youngest son. Traffic laws are considered for Italians only. Visitors should take taxis or buses. Pedestrian at your own risk!!

[@jeffbangkok]

You should try Duvel. Been drinking it for years in Bangkok

[@NelsondeQuinhones]

Great words.

[@arthurneddysmith]

7:36 A better joke would have been: "the big front seat ... that's right, Spirit is saving money by having you pay to be the pilot" or something to that effect.

[@JeighNeither]

Never had Duvel Stephen? That's a shame, it's a nice Belgian Pale Ale, that's been around a long time. Perfect bear for after moving the lawn on a hot summer day!

[@mechanicaldavid4827]

Are you trying to scare Stephen by mentioning BEARS

[@mechanicaldavid4827]

Meanwhile: Where are you moving the lawn _TO_?

[@paulmolen4259]

@@mechanicaldavid4827 That's what you get after drinking Duvel, when you're used to Cristal

[@yurielcundangan9090]

Italy risotto always entertains

[@WolfHideANT]

I really respect Stephen addressing the Kate thing

[@naomiarram5187]

Except that he didn't actually apologise

[@seanjones5682]

@@naomiarram5187 he shouldn't have to. No one is above criticism or mockery.

[@StarPlaty]

​@@seanjones5682​The way the Kensington Palace's PR team tried to gaslight everyone was in need of criticism, especially with what has been revealed now.

[@jamesrowden303]

Why should he? His writers didn't know when they wrote those jokes. In any case, it's nothing to what Murdoch's media has said now, and ever since.@@naomiarram5187

[@Shadoweclipse1386]

All people deserve basic respect, but the royals aren't any better than any of the rest. I'm tired of people putting them on a pedestal. Cancer sucks, and I wouldn't wish it on anyone, but I really don't care about the royals.

[@CaliforniaBushman]

Stephen conducting band kicks with his hands at the top was a challenge, and they nailed it!

[@Blindbrick2]

4:17 Duvel = Devil. When we (in Dutch Brabant) order or drink it, we call it a Duvelke (Little devil). Don't pronounce it the French way.

[@katica04]

That wasn't an apology, that was an acknowledgement.

[@trinityrose9950]

An apology wasn't required. The acknowledgement was sincere.

[@katica04]

@@trinityrose9950 i didn’t say it was?

[@janetclaireSays]

Catherine shouldn't have had to get cancer in order to be treated decently. YOU KNEW she was very ill when you slandered her husband and her marriage. I've been a long time fan, and this has been such a disappointment. For a guy who talks about his Catholicism (something I don't care about) and appears to really value his marriage, dredging up a long debunked vicious rumor about an affair was cruel and irresponsible. Catherine, Princess of Wales shouldn't have had to get cancer for him to know that. So glad Rose served him with papers. There is a line even in comedy, and Stephen you crossed it.

[@peaceprevailonearth]

What a gem of a human being you are. 🙏🏼

[@brodull1142]

The problem is Stephen didn't made joke about Kate Middleton, but he made joke about the affair of Prince William. Including naming the missuss in front of live audience and television.

[@rikkiechambers4959]

Ever the gentleman , your apology was lovely and I’m certain most of us kinda feel the same .. cancer sucks ! Best wishes to Kate and family 🙏laughter is healing as long as it’s not mean !

[@naomiarram5187]

Except that there was no apology. Rewatch it. Well-wishing, yes. Apology, no.

[@perryhocking9134]

What apology?

[@nigeh5326]

@@ItalianoYMexicanoas a Brit I don’t get the obsession with royalty so many non Brits have. Plenty of us in Britain just don’t care. I like most don’t wish her or anyone else in the family ill health. But we don’t go mad about them. Generally we take little notice of what they do or say. Its nuts that people in a country that fought a war to win independence from Britain in the reign of King George the Third are such big fans of the royals.

[@markiliff]

@@nigeh5326 Well said

[@jiblitin1520]

@@ItalianoYMexicano I'll never get why people love to pay taxes to people who have millions of dollars.

[@ruslanl4577]

just here to say that Parseltongue joke was solid!

[@marinanjer4293]

Spirit FA: Here is your big front seat sir. Flyer: That's the cockpit ma'am 🤦🤦

[@matsakarlsson]

Nice words, but still no apology... how did we go from The Colbert Report to this?

[@TheBlindingStorm]

If you folks (particularly in the comments) listen carefully, he doesn't actually apologise for anything. He just wishes her well.

[@kayecastleman6353]

It sounded like a politician's word salad to me. No actual accountability. I expected better.

[@jasonhammond4301]

Exactly, he didn't need to apologize

[@julioborjon4389]

​@@kayecastleman6353That high horse is unnecessary.

[@kayecastleman6353]

@@julioborjon4389 But the view is so spectacular! 💖

[@timwooley60]

In the first few frames when Steven pursed his lips he sort of resembled a teenaged Senator Mitch McConnell.

[@sennebelgiee]

I'm crying in belgian... R.I.P Duvel 1871-2024

[@yurielcundangan9090]

A thing called treason😂

[@hansvancamp6284]

Drinking a Duvel right now, in Australia, where most people also don't know how good it is! 😋

[@richardeljay]

Would be interested to see Steven drinking a few Duvels ...often voted the world's best pale ale and 8.5%.

[@CraftAmundous]

Oh please, people need to get over their celebrity crushes and pay attention to their own lives. Good grief.

[@cameroncampbell9118]

Spoken like a true gentleman

[@pirobot668beta]

For a second there, it felt like Walter Cronkite was on the air again. Well said, good Sir.

[@anngerald7770]

Late night show brings laughter after a long busy day of work, schedules and different appointments. When you joked about Katherine like any other late night show nobody knew the reason she vanished was because of cancer diagnosis. For anyone to get upset that you joked about her photo is a joke itself, we all enjoy the late night laughter. Wishing Katherine a quick recovery!!!

[@GraceNoora]

This sounds like a non-apology, too much like a justification for his joke on the affair rumor while the princess was recovering from major surgery, and also minimizing his responsibility. He also had to say he has high standards.

[@marilynjarvis8228]

Well said. If you have to SAY YOU HAVE HIGH STANDARDS, THEN YOU DON'T HAVE THEM, MR KICK THEM WHEN THEY'RE DOWN. 😅Do you think the "religious" colbert would understand a joke about Evie f*ing the next door neighbor again because colbert was missing- when he only was in hospital and then recovering from burst appendix surgery as previously announced by the show? colbert's lack of character and morals is ONLY BECAUSE OF MONEY (LAWSUIT & LSSC), so the NON APOLOGY. NO AMOUNT OF MONEY CAN BUY BACK WHAT HE JUST LOST. POORLY DONE. DISAPPOINTMENT. SHAME.