Meanwhile... Japan's Monkey Queen May Pair With Multiple Suitors This Season

[@Opus313]

Jon: "...the colors I like in the world I love to be in." We are all so lucky to share that world with Jon!

[@cheeseonyomama]

To be fair, that's like saying you love seltzer when that's the only beverage youve been served your whole life.

[@modirofish5186]

@@cheeseonyomama what’s seltzer? ( I’m South African) 😂

[@cheeseonyomama]

@@modirofish5186 spicy water

[@modirofish5186]

@@cheeseonyomama spicy water? Lol ok I need to google this😂

[@modirofish5186]

@@cheeseonyomama oh . Soda water🤦🏼‍♂️ aka sparkling... now aka seltzer... thanks😂

[@jojotheswede8444]

Jon always has the most fabulous outfits , man's got style!

[@henrikelanschuetzer4261]

He is a kind of mascot for fashion people

[@420thebass]

I agree but that pink was a tad bit too bright

[@missanthropist5806]

The fit in this shoot was especially nice. He's adorable. 🥺

[@davidshulimson9491]

Jon is the epicenter of fashion and positivity.

[@GaoUdzu]

"Man got style, man got flair.." kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZiQmYtnqLGUpbc

[@CollinMcLean]

I love Jon's wardrobe And I love how creative the intro to the meanwhile segments are

[@bikingal4283]

I find them amazing and really have to pay attention so I don't get lost in where he's going with it...

[@Dan-Simms]

Bravo to whoever writes the Meanwhile intros, pure chaos.

[@kkurichh3683]

I love Jon....his style is impeccable and distinct! He's uber-talented but most of all, he exudes joy !

[@cindyn7512]

I agree. Jon doesn't get nearly enough camera time and I always feel like I'm missing the best parts of the show b/c we don't hear all of what his band plays.

[@16tangerines]

Yes!Yes!Yes!

[@mariekastler5391]

"The colors I like and the world I want to live in!" Jon's a ray of solar energy that charges my battery!!!!

[@fenrisunchained1926]

Engagement bots suck

[@mariekastler5391]

@@fenrisunchained1926 our words frame our lives. Alive in Gratitude!

[@ThatGuy-iz3vy]

Thank you Japan for giving us an actual Monkey Luffy 🤣

[@laalaa99stl]

I think that's more than a dollop of spring, Jon, and I'm ready for it!

[@Pants4096]

Meanwhile is the balm that soothes the burns left by the searing heat of bad news. Meanwhile is the ointment that delivers healing medicine to the wounds inflicted by the divisive politics of the day.

[@SteveSilverActor]

It is the medicinal cream that soothes the hemorrhoids of daily life.

[@MicksMixedMedia]

Meanwhile is the healing word that brings us back from death saving throws

[@darthvadersith514]

Meanwhile is the terror that flaps in the night.

[@davidsmith4953]

@@SteveSilverActor you have been doing great

[@neerajamb]

Queen monkey made my day!! The only way to shatter that damned glass ceiling-you go, girl!

[@kandreasworld4374]

Jon is so wholesome, it's adorable. 😘

[@Lost-ez6hk]

John's wardrobe makes me happy!

[@StaceWah]

It's absolutely fire. Every. Time!

[@lanenordgren7641]

Cool shirt and major chops. Jon is a great musician and the coolest guy on earth 🌎

[@mariyamwaniki]

He is a fine looking man, isn't he? Always put together but tonight: chef's kiss

[@jaydub5515]

Oh Colby... You're still the best. You are the only late night host who makes me laugh out loud consistently

[@UncleAnaesthesia]

Okay, whoever thought of Macaquelorette needs a damn raise.

[@JerseyJulieBlues]

I laughed out loud for real!!

[@TheSlayneProphet]

Love Jon's reaction to the "covering everything up" joke! HAHAHAHA!

[@tma2001]

Meanwhile I can't believe the writers missed the story about the 2 Irish men in County Carlow who dragged a pensioner's corpse to the local post office to claim his pension after being told previously he had to be present at the counter. They fled the scene leaving the body behind when questioned by staff if he was unwell!

[@Jcorry123]

He's collecting Ireland related stories for the new subsection, Greenwhile.

[@cbailey2376]

They were drunk? 🥴 😄😆

[@astaraoneill9166]

God, that’s horrifying! Why am I not surprised it was in Carlow?

[@traekas7228]

Most criminals, that get caught, are sooo stupid! Even when not caught @ first, their stupidity gets them eventually.

[@gamesandfun781]

And at least one of the guys had the balls to carry the coffin at his funeral afterwards claiming he didn't know he was dead in the post office.

[@CloudsGirl7]

"Since then, another male...named Luffy..." My One Piece-loving brain: "...As in, Monkey D.?"

[@Roslowich89c9040]

“The Flaming Death Rocket of News” 😂🤣😂

[@wandarebeca1]

You slay me, Mr. Colbert! 😂😂🤣 Say hello to your wonderful wife, Evie! Blessings to you both 🙏

[@easygreasy3989]

I NEED a compulation of these Meanwhile openings. I Neeed it.

[@KealohaHarrison]

“The Queen is releasing her own royal condiments” sounds like a euphemism I don’t want to know the meaning of

[@cbailey2376]

Is she taking up cooking?

[@jenniferedson5402]

I love you Jon. You always make me smile!

[@TheRogueStatesman]

I've said before and I'll say it again... Jon Batiste IS the reincarnation of Mr.Rogers! 🤗

[@elram2649]

The monkey's reign won't last, it's too volatile with all that monkey business. 🤣

[@a.delices5613]

Italy juice on wet dough strings is now part of my daily vocabulary 😂

[@ShyGiantSquid]

The part about the son accidentally ordering is true. My son once texted my mom using my wife's phone not to come for the holidays because she "made mum sad because she always thought that mom is not good enough for dad." He was 3.

[@Ayeshteni]

The fact that your son (and I daresay thousands of others) has done it, doesn't make this one true. That's not how it works.

[@sciencenate]

@@Ayeshteni thank god someone said it. By that logic everyone’s car should always work perfectly too.

[@dr.g3860]

Im not calling you a liar or anything, bu if your 3 year old son could type out complete sentences like that, he’s unusually precocious.

[@ShyGiantSquid]

@@dr.g3860 I had wanted to ask my wife the same question but I figured maybe "my son" just didn't need family around that Christmas

[@NaishaS]

My younger sister would text us and my grandparents using Siri

[@lizardguyNA]

Hey, can we talk about how Republicans never actually try to say they're right but just try to dehumanize anyone who bothers to point out why they're wrong?

[@SingleTrackMined]

Everything a requblican says is projection. Don't tell them, but they are giving themselves away when they tell us what they are scared of...(it's what they want to do when they "take power"). I think it's nice to have the warning.

[@lizardguyNA]

@@SingleTrackMined Still, it needs to be talked about more by mainstream sources.

[@tirsden]

You didn't grow up in a Republican household, did ya... especially a religious one. They get off on being right and making sure their gaslit abuse victims are perfectly aware of that.

[@hawkeye5955]

@@tirsden : I'm guessing they misinterpreted the phrase "do unto others as you do upon yourselves"

[@SingleTrackMined]

@@lizardguyNA No worries, they'll never catch on. Smart people would catch on but the requblican platform is: Not what smart people would do. The only thing fascists have for an advantage is they are organized and they will march in lockstep. We have the numbers and we have right on our side. We must prevail

[@pirateking56128]

I never thought I'd get to hear Stephan mispronounce Luffy.

[@D9xAbstract]

Yup kinda made me mad slightly lol ngl

[@jackl4laughs]

Must be rooting for another of the greatest generation...

[@pirateking56128]

@@jackl4laughs The poser that pretended to be Luffy for years XD He pronounced it luhfy

[@userunknownx]

@@pirateking56128 I named my dog after the next Pirate King and the vet's always mispronounce it.

[@sinicide1015]

It hurt. Genuinely hurt.

[@erikaswanson7072]

When a female takes multiple male partners, it's a reverse harem. It's all the rage right now in romance novels and if I could get away with it, I totally would. Long live the queen! 🐵👸

[@mrevilducky]

What romance novels?

[@helenpatterson3858]

@@mrevilducky Yeah, let's put them on the bestseller list.

[@AccidentalNinja]

& why are we applying human relationship standards to other monkeys? Long life the queen!

[@AB-kg6rk]

Your one of those old bag cat ladies that men avoid as partners aren't you?

[@dont-want-no-wrench]

it usually hasnt been difficult for a woman to have several men, no news.

[@modirofish5186]

The colors I like in the world I like to be in. Great stuff. Keep on keeping on everybody ✌🏻

[@BaconTomatoCheese]

My favorite “ meanwhile” intro ever!

[@duniverse3972]

if 'Mr. Rogers Neighborhood' gets rebooted Jon Batiste would be my top choice for host. No question, they got the outifit on right there and its awesome, they have such a perfect attitude and show presence for that as well.

[@komalahayes1535]

Maybe ... Levar Burton? Either one💛💛

[@StrongnBeautiful]

I really like that idea. 🙂 Great fit.

[@SassySimian]

Shocked that no-one in Stephen's team told him it's pronounced "loofee" (as in Monkey D. Luffy, main character of the manga/anime 'One Piece'), not "laffy"... Looks like we need a corrections segment for the Late Show. Stephen should talk to Seth Meyers about that 😁

[@faithfulpoet2810]

I was looking for the comment 🤚✋

[@Sundeep6543]

I was about to comment the same.. I cringed everytime he pronounced it "laffy"..😅

[@Caterfree10]

Right? I keep forgetting One Piece isn’t so universal outside of anime circles. And I say that as someone who’s OP experience is mostly fandom osmosis. ^^;

[@highlandersteve9953]

@@Sundeep6543 get a job lmao

[@Sundeep6543]

@@highlandersteve9953 I do have one actually. Wondering how and why does it matter in this context.

[@shelbipreston3073]

Jon Batiste is a national treasure and must be protected at all costs.

[@susanduplan8702]

I have said those very words and I am Canadian. Then I add Jon is an international treasure. Bless him.

[@Dizizawesome]

Omg “luh-fy” 😭😭 it’s pronounced LOO-FEE, the iconic one piece main character 😭😭 love Stephen but my anime lover heart died a bit hearing that haha

[@Alex1jag]

I hurt inside when he mispronounced the name

[@tonini617]

my soul cringed a little when I heard luh-fi.... I still love Stephen tho

[@maazkalim]

I pronounced it as the very same. Clearly, the newspaper itself didn't care about the pronunciation to enunciate it - so we all non-noobs who don't know the link end up pronouncing that way.

[@seek4wisdom]

I know Steven only knows little about Anime but the mispronunciation of Luffy is killing me

[@jscotthatcher380]

what do you expect from someone who mispronounces their own name? 😜

[@vincenttakeda9157]

we need Jon Batiste to take the colbert questionnert

[@elysamoulding7690]

I love Miller light, it attracts those pesky gardens snails yet so affordable as a form of gastropod drowning death.

[@wilburdacosta4538]

Stephen has a great sense of humour🐯😉

[@rjpittman4510]

They need to start having graphics for the opening story. Would love to watch it happen as he explains it

[@Goshin89]

No anime watchers in the writing staff (a good thing I guess) Luffy is pronounced loofee. Thumbs up to the people naming these monkeys

[@technicallythecenteroftheu1349]

6:21 anyone who gets the reference is a king

[@ahmad55]

The king of the pirates

[@ASMoney13]

Gotta watch out for Luffy's King Kong Gun

[@aslefjeldstad]

Bittersweet to see Stephen singing “Song for my father” by Horace Silver. Fantastic tune.

[@userunknownx]

If Luffy is forming bonds with her she must be a strong, caring leader.

[@TheWtfanime]

That covering up joke was perfect

[@vincentbaca6288]

Steven Colbert a hero? A hero sandwich.

[@GarthTheDestroyer]

And a collective cringe rose from the One Piece fanbase after hearing Stephen mispronounce "Luffy." I don't mind it, though.

[@deadpool569]

Nah it's fine, but I am hoping that the Netflix show gets popular enough when it comes out that Stephen has to talk about it, and hopefully one of his writers realizes that's where the monkey's name comes from.

[@steadfast4837]

Stephen is known for not pronouncing words properly. Maybe he learned whole word instead of phonics.

[@sadiqmohamed681]

Loved the extended metafor, and Jons musical junction, but please Stephen. any country that counts Cheese Steak as cuisine cannot under any circumstances criticise Britain!

[@dont-want-no-wrench]

something to that sadiq.

[@cbailey2376]

Nothing wrong with cheese steak...it's that fried butter 🧈 thing that gets me.

[@xcw4934]

I like picturing Miller marketing department forming two factions furiously arguing whether Stephen disparaging them is actually good for sales and whether becoming one of Stephen's sponsors would be detrimental to sales.

[@mrevilducky]

There's really nothing to argue. They'll check their social engagement analytics after the show across platforms.

[@summerbrewster5555]

Jon is the jazzy Mr Rogers for the modern age.

[@drybonesmalone6974]

mr rogers wasnt extra af

[@kohlinoor]

@@drybonesmalone6974 He was pretty bland, though. *shrugs*

[@brownkemosabe]

Jazz and New Orleanean Soul, to be more exact.

[@summerbrewster5555]

@@brownkemosabe the Mr Rogers of nawlins!!!!!

[@seanpulatie4951]

We should all strive to be like Jon.

[@BryceChillis]

the queen only booted him because he got caught, she knew for decades what was happening

[@robertdora7026]

3:49 = I love how at times Jon Batiste's laugh sounds similar to Jared Leto's portrayal of the Joker 😆 Love Jon Batiste! He seems like a wonderful person

[@flittler]

Colbert, I know you will probably never read this, but I just want you to know that I love your "MEANWHILE" preambles so goddamn much. I truly look forward to the "but just sometimes, folks..." with absolute glee. Thank you, Colbersky.

[@09spidy]

These Meanwhile intros are getting longer by the minute, soon they'll need their own 10 minute segment.

[@laurafay2796]

Sometimes they are too much for me! I’m picturing the writers room as they come up with all those big words

[@sejuanisupportonly7385]

I always skip them. I understand that the show has some fillers to get the clock up, but come on :p

[@Vincer]

And despite that ive became so skilled in skipping then 9/10 i 1 click precisely when it ends

[@roypiltdown5083]

too bad they're not getting "better" or "funnier" or "more entertaining"....

[@laurafay2796]

I also Watch on KZbin the next morning so I’m not fully awake lol

[@3slicessenpai]

I have a feeling that the Monkey Queen is going to be strangled by the Boa Queen for stealing her Lahffy.

[@chriskelly6559]

The show is better with Jon and his crew, sound and style! More Evie please!

[@tammystockley-loughlin7680]

She will probably do a first drafts for valentines day...can't wait. Just love them. Positive vibes from New Hampshire, remember to be kind to each other and yourself during this pandemic and social crisis

[@karibear6504]

Jon's Tiny desk concert is one of the happiest things to come out of the pandemic.

[@madyjules06]

Karibear, thanks!! didn’t know Jon did a tiny desk concert…definitely watching that 😊!!

[@christophermerlot3366]

Lite beer: for those who don't want to get drunk but really enjoy pissing.

[@lisagulick4144]

IPA lot when I drink.

[@christophermerlot3366]

@@lisagulick4144 Oof.

[@rato7718]

Jon looks like a younger Cat from red dwarf and has the moves

[@lauraw.7008]

Ah - Red Dwarf - @ra you’ve brought back memories. I love Cat.

[@ShaniAce]

4:55 Ooooh sick burn! 🔥😱😂

[@krisfrederick5001]

There is no word for Jon's style. It's simply his essence in threads...

[@john-paulhunt451]

"MOTHERFUCKER. This IS the 1970s." I almost cried.

[@SirMasao]

The will of D. is strong, Goro stands no chance against Luffy. Kaizoku Ou ni, Ore was naru!

[@Swish_God]

Dawg ain't nobody fckin with Stephen! He hilarious! 🤣🤣

[@topixfromthetropix1674]

Jon appears to be channeling his inner Urkle.

[@joannejohnson7006]

Looking forward to spring 😘 Love your outfit handsome Mr Baptiste 😉 Love ya Stephen!

[@daniellefaith47]

Just going through, liking all the One Piece comments 😄 if this was Seth instead of Stephen, we'd be in for a *super* corrections segment lol

[@dazzlemasseur]

Jon is my spring Every day of the year

[@tiffanyanderson9437]

Joy’s podcast is everything! #TheReidOut

[@EdsonCruz]

Awesome to see they named a monkey after Monkey D. Luffy. Also John, it is pronounced "Loofee"

[@sapphirology]

I've noticed that since Stephen has been back in the theater doing shows, he interacts with Jon a whole lot more and it's really nice. Before the pandemic, Jon would comment on things, but Stephen would ignore it and speak to some producer on the opposite side of the room. I felt kinda awkward for Jon, ngl.

[@theramonjr]

" You don't know!" .. this dude. LOL

[@robertfrench1956]

Jon has been stylin' big time since he won that Oscar!

[@tmoore4139]

Flaming death rocket of news!!! 😅😂

[@stephenlevine011]

Surely hammered Miller Lite! Very funny!!! 😆 🤣

[@Jabberkong]

The Macaquelorette might be one of the best things I've heard this year

[@jackpippenstock1104]

Aaaahhhhhhrrrggggghhhh I'm on a Peloton!🤣🤣

[@spencersmith3482]

Love how Jon is slowly turning into Ruby Rhod from The Fifth Element.

[@CloudsGirl7]

Now I'm just picturing a reboot with Jon in the role. Super Green!

[@deadeyedmillennialmedia]

Sassy Colbert is my favorite Colbert.

[@Sunny25611]

Jon is really the icing on the Late Show cake! It always feels incomplete when he’s not on board during each show..💕

[@petrab.285]

Love the pink! What a happy color!

[@evolvedhuman1364]

Shout out to the band for the rendition of Horus Silver's "Song for my Father" coming back on from the break.🎶😊

[@tedheinrich]

Thanks Was looking for this

[@bobik4596]

Thanks!

[@TheClearAmbiguity]

3:56 Jared Leto's Joker PTSD flashbacks....

[@b.valentine5283]

Jon Baptiste is such a pure and beautiful soul ♡

[@yanis80]

Macaquelorette!!!!!!! OMG!!!!! I was dying...

[@seaninness334]

"Carbonated disappointment" LOL!

[@elaineberg3095]

It’s not the face Stephen, it’s your sparkling wit and lack of self conscious to bring the news in a light manner.

[@angelapianomusicstudio3816]

Horace Silver “Song for My Father.” Love the tune and the album!

[@darrenbenson2606]

The money maker needs to start giving change! Just kidding I love this man.

[@ayelemensah8816]

They named the monkey… Luffy. I just can’t-

[@joshrabatin]

"Do pass the Italy juice" 😄

[@kieranpriest9609]

In general, if it comes in a jar we call it bolognese sauce. We’re also intelligent to understand if someone is making a sausage sandwich and asks for tomato sauce then they aren’t making pasta

[@IAmJustR]

so no chicken parm or meatball subs🤦🏽‍♀️

[@kenbrown2808]

it also bears mentioning that in the US, ketchup is defined as tomato sauce, while in the UK, ketchup isn't necessarily made from tomatoes.

[@lilaclizard4504]

I'm really confused now! In Australia we just have tomato sauce, or for pasta you'd use the thicker stuff called tomato paste - cause it acts like a paste. I thought the US just had tomato sauce that for whatever reason they called "ketchup", but you have something else called tomato sauce?

[@kieranpriest9609]

@@IAmJustR you mean with parmigiana sauce or meatballs with marinara sauce? Yeah, we have works for those

[@ColoringKaria]

Not smart enough to know what jokes are though.

[@mrlanpp]

“Imaginary can of carbonated disappointment” 🙌👏👌

[@ECO-cf2bs]

John Batista is dressed like Mr. Rogers. 🎶It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood...🎶😁😁😁

[@aohige]

THAT'S NOT HOW YOU SAY LUFFY STEPHEN I died a little

[@wandarebeca1]

Jon Batiste looking crisp and cool, channelling Mr. Rodgers. 🙏💞🙂

[@craigfeaster9535]

Monkey Luffy just wants to be King of the Pirates

[@LarkVsOwl-de3op]

the colors i like and the world i love to be in

[@MakeupDrShari]

John is so colorful. I love it!

[@aimeeis.a.beautifulbear7692]

Jockstrap spiced potatoes chips 😂😂🤣🤣