Nate Bargatze Thinks People Should Wear Tuxedos to McDonald’s (Extended) | The Tonight Show

Nate Bargatze talks about his Grammy nomination for his comedy special The Greatest Average American, getting recognized in public and building a koi pond for his mom.
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[@zaxbitterzen2178]

Nate's line delivery is so unique I love it. It has an air of laziness, boredom, and complacency, but it belies an intelligent side I think lol.

[@justinmayfield6579]

Great description. I agree. He even comes across as pretty smart if you hear him speak in certain situations where he’s not doing bits.

[@lindakaymills8746]

@@justinmayfield6579 I’m here but can’t hear what you’re saying just saying

[@ThePaulkitchen]

Laconic

[@scottfortune9016]

Yep.

[@SherrySherry]

Well said!! 👍👍 Couldn't agree more... I luv the way you summarized his unique delivery ☺️

[@kandykaye9981]

He’s refreshingly different. Self-deprecating with a little boy innocence. Timing is perfect, sound and timber of his voice is perfect, I could listen all night.

[@shirleybleazard8049]

He is the best! ❤

[@ogmickeydiamond]

This interview was like another special in itself! Man Nate is so funny, so happy to finally see him blow up (and not because of the diabetes)! Hello Folks! 😂😂

[@the_comedycritic6066]

Let’s go folks!

[@kvmftOriginal03]

LETS GO FOLKS

[@Ang.0910]

It’s part of his act

[@thecreativechristianpod]

Let’s go folks!

[@RebekahDunne]

Let's go folks

[@bricked2343]

I always love when comedians are interviewed. It doesn’t matter what they are asked, they just shoehorn in their bit. “Are you setting resolutions?” “The other day I went to McDonald’s…”😂😂

[@CJ-gy8ie]

Yea... we all kinda know that they're gonna do prepped bits, but this question-to-answer flow was SO obvious... I actually feel kinda bad for Nate here, even though the fault is on him for not flowing it well enough. I know the prepared the entire interview, but you can't blame Fallon here for Nate's robotic responses (not saying you did blame Fallon... but, still, just saying)

[@brianhigdon9484]

@@CJ-gy8ie huh. Nate crushed. It is all planned by the segment producer. Was great

[@paulvander120]

I think Nate just skipped a beat in his response where he was supposed to mention eating healthier or something before the McDonald’s story

[@SheilaR.08]

@@CJ-gy8ie He was great. Maybe it's because I have ADHD, but I followed him perfectly. New year's resolutions? I'm doubling down on McDonald's! 😂😂😂

[@SuomyOna]

@@CJ-gy8ie is it possible that this is just how he thinks and speaks? If you follow Nate Bargatze, you may have heard his interviews on podcasts. He doesn't sit down and write jokes. He has specifically said that if he has an idea, he maybe writes "I eat a lot of sugar" on a piece of paper somewhere, and that's the last time he ever looks at it. After that he's talking it out on stage.

[@Redandranger]

One of the first bits from Nate that put me on the floor was when he talked about his plan for dealing with a home invasion, mentioning "my wife sleeps closer to the door. She's pretty tough. She's from Alabama ........"

[@Tonyhouse1168]

“It’ll give me a couple minutes to practice my knife skills”

[@Jo-Anne.Clarke]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@jodiej243]

Nate is my favorite!! That was the least interruptive I've ever seen Jimmy Fallon.

[@Michael_Braddy]

He couldn't stop laughing the whole time. That was great.

[@buffalobilly6046]

The question about his parents was "code" for "let's wrap this up we gotta go to commercial"

[@michaelcruse5372]

Nate is my all time favorite comedian. His relativity, tone and delivery are top knotch.

[@aleabcooper]

I've never been so proud in my 37-ish years on this planet as I am everytime I tell people how amazing Nate Bargatze is, that he's from TN like me, play clips or his specials for others & see them light up & experience physical pain from laughter & joy! AND that's saying something bc I'm a momma & I have 2 kids & they're doing alright.... but we all LOVE Nate Bargatze! Hope to take my family to see him live soon! Stay blessed Bargatze family!

[@Amanda-hq9of]

His joke about not being able to prove he’s from the future if he time traveled kills me every time!

[@mcho21]

Legitimately one of the funniest concepts for a joke I have ever heard.

[@dcastro5551]

If my family was held hostage and their release was based on my knowledge of President names, I'd carry their memories to the grave.

[@DJ-il4rs]

That’s the first joke I heard by him!

[@CJ-gy8ie]

"Ok, who's the next president?" "oh boy..."

[@Edninety]

Love that, also love his "sixth sense"-routine, or the coffee one, or the McDonalds one, or the dead horse one, ok Imma stop or it won't stop

[@Mtransactions]

I loved how Jimmy asks Nate about his New Years resolutions and Nate disregards and immediately starts talking about McDonald's 😂

[@steveteske]

His New Years resolution is clearly to eat healthy haha

[@DJ-il4rs]

I noticed that too 😂

[@goodlookatatbone7301]

Or he only wanted to talk about his prepared material 😬

[@Melon-Lord]

He’s the most relatable

[@JacksonDreyer]

I mean, it was a bland switch in subject and he strangely slipped in that he talked with Kate Blanchett

[@libbyworkman3459]

He is a naturally funny man. And the part where he’s having this conversation with a guy who’s thinking about becoming a comic, that is so real life.

[@officialJOY1229]

He’s wholesome and awesome 👏 Don’t sell out Nate! Keep God and family 1st! God Bless!!

[@JohnSmith-l7c]

God isn't alive, now or never. Just look around you, this is what a God came up with? 🤔

[@margaretvasquez6509]

He’s truly hilarious and I love that his humor is clean!!!

[@johnjohn-ne8fw]

Not only is he smart funny but also comes off as a genuine nice guy. Hard not to wish him the best👍

[@kv7213]

Love this! Exactly how I feel.

[@rosaglem1905]

I watched his netflix show and have been searching through youtube watching as many of his videos I can find. I love this guy, no screaming, yelling as if the audience is hard of hearing, just the perfect tempo. I can't get enough.

[@stacymenendez2133]

Me too and me neither! I found him on KZbin, and I know that I've watched each of his videos at least 2 times! Everyone i send his videos to absolutely love him. He appeals to everyone!

[@justayoutuber1906]

I've loved this guy for years. Glad he is getting the recognition he deserves.

[@patrickfiles6080]

Nate is a gas. I like it when he ignores Fallon's question about resolutions. It seemed like Nate might work in a resolution response when he was talking about pre-diabetes, but no, he stuck with ignoring, which cracked me up.

[@Diana-ze8wu]

and the look on Jimmy’s face 😂

[@tenareif1013]

He deserves every accolade. Naturally hilarious. 🔥

[@nathanthreeleaf4534]

I went to Nate's show in Reno back in July of 2021. Anyone that has followed Nate for a while knows that his dad is a magician/comedian and at the Reno show, his dad opened for him and was brilliant and hilarious. However, the most moving thing was how he closed his act and that was by saying, to a packed house by the way, "Thank you all for loving my son." It was so beautiful and moving and I just about get choked up thinking about it. Of course the crowd went nuts too. It was a great show and Nate was just as funny as always. It's great to see him doing so well.

[@shannonleon-it5bj]

😍😍😍😍😍😍 this guy. I loooooove him and rewatch his specials, interviews and any clip of him OVER AND OVER!!!!! He gets more good~looking every year. And his humor is stellar.

[@myactualfullname]

Nate is so naturally hilarious, like his voice was made for comedy

[@ferise1]

He carved his voice by doing years of comedy

[@MamaShmoi]

@@ferise1 But makes it seem spontaneous and natural...amazing skill!

[@a.j.4024]

He's such a humble, genuine, kind human. It would be awesome to be friends with him for so many reasons! I will always be grateful that one night I was alone and bored, having never watched comedians on TV before, I decided to try watching "The Stand-Ups." I've been addicted to him ever since! I've watched his Specials so much, I know every line! Haha!! *LOVE YOU NATE! YOU DESERVE ALL THIS SUCCESS!*

[@_GandalfTheGrey_]

Except he would use up all the ketchup!

[@Eye_Said_So]

“I ate gummy bears last night in the hotel and I didn’t want to but I love them so much… and I love French toast and pancakes, I eat them everyday and it makes me so tired.” 😂🤣 That was the best rant ever. I’ve definitely been there.

[@Trobtwillis]

#Me2!

[@clairewillow6475]

“Is there any money in that?” 😂😂 omg strangers can be such jerks. I love how Nate just uses those unpleasant encounters as material for more jokes ❤

[@pattimaeda6097]

You’re naive if you think that really happened

[@clairewillow6475]

@@pattimaeda6097 👽

[@Trobtwillis]

​@@pattimaeda6097 It wouldn't surprise me in the least if that were a true story. True or not, Todd Barry told a similar story. It was hilarious. 😄🗯️

[@jzim10]

This interview is so chaotic... just like listening to the podcast! 😂

[@maranethan]

Let’s Go, Folks!

[@jayvargas7119]

FINALLY, a guy who doesn't have to use vulgarity to make jokes funny, EXTREMELY RARE TALENT !!!

[@eartherinfire]

It’s more common than you realize Check out Dry Bar Comedy

[@terywetherlow7970]

I have been unaware for 60 years how prim and proper people must be with all the pronouncements on lack of swearing How do you manage?

[@stephaniezimbalist3757]

You say finally like it’s an anomaly. You sound like an old person that says there’s no good new music. Step your game up. Brian Regan Jim Gaffigan and loads of guys on the dry bar comedy KZbin channel

[@ethansnana2010]

@@terywetherlow7970 I had just rather not hear most of it. I hear it enough. I don't need a whole comedy hour full of it. Prim and Proper? Naw.

[@pah3108]

WORD

[@richnash2924]

Nate is SO funny he almost makes Jimmy Fallon seem genuine!

[@psychobilly42069]

I was just thinking the same thing lmao

[@TEM14411]

😂😂😂😂

[@_GandalfTheGrey_]

Jimmy never seems genuine 😂

[@mediamannaman]

... Naaaahh!

[@johnsondoan294]

Hey Jimmy & The Tonight Show, this guy is SIMPLY THE BEST. I don't know why Nate is all of sudden blowing up but he is by far just the funniest nicest guy EVER. lol! great interview. (have him back! would love to see him and jimmy do a skit)!

[@sandramcinnis-fibreinsanity]

Nate is by far my favourite comedian. I could watch his specials over and over again and laugh just as hard each time. His Nateland podcast is great. I prefer to watch the video version on KZbin. He’s awesome 🤩

[@ferise1]

Really? Your brain doesn’t go « oh l’ve seen this before « ? Doesn’t your brain work?

[@princesssummerland7269]

Love his podcast Nateland ❤

[@RockyJoRocket4]

⁠@ferise1 Rewatching funny stuff is fine with me too! Better than focusing on on the negative or judging others.

[@barfymann362]

Nate, the people's comedian. Serving a youthful porpoise.

[@OvieObaro]

RIP NORM

[@ImAnEmergency]

Porpoise

[@ArmorOfGod7]

This reminds me of that tragedy...

[@19MichaelDixon]

🐬

[@-Stop-it]

@@19MichaelDixon + youthful mind you.

[@apt7777]

"and it makes me so tired..." Gold Jerry!

[@MrsBungle78]

Yeesss, Nate!! It’s about time people started to wake up to the comic genius that is Nate Bargatze!

[@kcamerak]

I grew up right where this dude lives in Old Hickory, Tennessee. It's so nice to see a home town guy doing us proud. He has quickly become my favorite comedian, bar none. And he does it all with clean material and total class. A testimony to the idea that you don't have to be raucous to be successful, relevant, and mainstream in stand up comedy. God's blessings on him.

[@ForteCatholic]

So good to see Nate back on the show. I listen to every episode of Nateland Podcast

[@HelloAwesome]

Hello folks!!

[@CaptChrispy]

So funny. And basically not telling jokes, just mostly pointing out absurdities and saying things in a fun way.

[@DJ-il4rs]

Observational comedy

[@mntwinsfan1988]

See that's why he's one of the best ever imo. You saying he's not telling jokes is a testament to how effortless he does tell jokes. He absolutely has it down to where it seems like he's just talking but I promise this is all practiced. He's honestly brilliant.

[@paulspelman202]

@@mntwinsfan1988 This is totally true. You can see it if you ever watch different performances. He delivers the jokes in almost exactly the same way each time. The same pauses, the same stammers, it's brilliant really

[@bloamy8498]

@@jon8004 the best comedians trick u into thinking they're not trying to be a comedian

[@lindajones8019]

Love this man’s comedy. The best & so humble!!

[@faith.s_mom]

Nate is my go-to comic for any time I need a chuckle (or belly laugh) at the end of the day, and I don't want to have to think too much (I go to Dave Chappell for that!), just relax before I go to sleep~ always with a smile on my face. My second choice for that is Leanne Morgan~ she's kind of the female version of Nate, but closer to my age. They're both fucking hilarious and all they have to do is casually talk about their lives and I'm rolling on the floor. If anyone reads this who hasn't seen the SNL he hosted not long ago, it's a MUST SEE!! Hilariously brilliant from opening monologue to every skit he was in!!!

[@Gogreenoo3]

Nate, just so funny. Love all his standup. No one else has his delivery and phrasing, is just so unique and hilarious and unassuming

[@MiTmite9]

After I watching this Tonight Show segment, I went to NetFlix to see what Nate is all about. He's terrific. There's one line, where he says to his wife ( when she tracks him via his phone to a Krispy Kreme shop) -------- "I can't live like this" --------- that just absolutely slayed me.

[@Shambolicoholic]

That shallow grave bit was killer. 🤣 As someone who watches a lot of true-crime, I've always wondered that... well now I know thanks to Nate.

[@ihill6533]

I love how comedians can control their interviews

[@Dan-Simms]

He's not lying, digging a hole is so damn hard...spent a summer digging a big ditch and my god all the rocks in the earth...fucking hell.

[@EricKaunitz]

No joke. Every man should have to dig at least one hole in is life. Will bring a new sense of purpose.

[@Tonyhouse1168]

Roots are the absolute worst.

[@ronnieronnbilz8131]

Love this guy's humor/act. First saw him on Netflix stand-ups 👍...He cracks me up!

[@Dogsrfurever]

This dude is hilarious.

[@joshuafoulds8107]

Reminds me of the Jim Gaffigan bit on McDonald's. Both guys are gems because they are so funny while remaining clean.

[@jbugs6283]

Gaffigan was no longer funny to me when he became political. Why not just keep it to yourself?

[@bengotagun]

This is great. He has such a natural delivery. I love his style.

[@debbiekelley9968]

He’s on top right now it’s all Nate all over the world!!! Winning! Bravo 🎉

[@aaronatkinson1049]

Nate has great comedy instincts that make being funny look completely effortless.

[@skbnvacaville]

Nate is smooth easy listening! Just what the nation needs! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@alvinwagner6085]

He did basically ten minutes of his stand-up sitting down😂Just a naturally funny guy.

[@6272pifer]

Always have to find some Nate videos, love his comedy!!!!

[@carriecardwell608]

I love this guy! Never fails to brighten my day!

[@theGACattack]

Loved Nate ever since I saw him on The Stand Ups. Unique delivery and just genuinely funny!

[@jeffkellogg8548]

Check out his special “yelled at by a clown” it’s on KZbin but audio only. But worth the listen.

[@jeb11505]

LOVE NATE!! I will watch EVERY episode that Nate is on. The world is a happier place with Nate Bargatze in it. Let's Go Folks!

[@maranethan]

Let’s Go!!!

[@dontavoidthenoid]

Nate is definitely my favorite comedian. That koi pond joke killed me

[@tiffanybromley8580]

He's my absolute favorite. Saw him on The Tonight Show years back, and never missed anything since!

[@elizabetha788]

I laughed so hard this whole interview! LOVED IT!!!

[@rickmcgee2628]

Word count: Nate 4,683 Jimmy 6

[@christopherm5561]

Let's go, folks! Nate crushed it! So good

[@heatherhellickson9166]

Amazing! A genuine and grateful human being! Unheard of!! He is not famous for being rich and famous-hallelujah!!!❤ you Nate! You helped me get through the pandemic and now beyond 💚💙💜❤️!!

[@maggiemae8519]

Love this man! Thank you for keeping it real and clean!!!

[@zosodubbs]

Always hilarious. One of favorite comedians of all time.

[@xiomaraortiz4044]

He is grateful and talented❤

[@kmackblack]

This is the best comedian interview I’ve seen, I think ever.

[@spiraljoe1273]

I really have come to love this guy in my Top 5 comedians. Love his voice and his timing.

[@luisitaps]

If you love Nate make sure to watch/listen to his podcast. It’s the best.

[@kennethoriger4939]

Hello folks!

[@jodyvollmer4125]

I absolutely love, Nate! I can also relate because I have hand dug my Koi pond, and it takes forever! It’s taking me 25 years to get it as long and deep as it is ha ha

[@Ganeden999]

Nate is so very cute and more importantly so NATURAL I love him 🤗

[@lyndainlv]

I think Jimmy was actually laughing, Not his fake laugh either. Nate is my kind of dry. Like extra dry champagne, the extra dry dryer setting, cotton mouth dry, desert dry. I love him.

[@kimipranger1173]

Nate is always so funny!!! One of my favorite comedians! Thanks for making us laugh, Nate!

[@ms.bkaraokeb4307]

NATE DID AN AMAZING JOB. LOVE THAT DUDE!

[@jeffhodge7333]

Nate is so easy to listen to. Great delivery. He deserves all the success he has.

[@Creativefunnyname]

Dang, not one sound from the crowd for "Hello Folks!" They don't know what they're missing on the Nateland podcast.

[@CharlotteCushman1]

You are so right!

[@Unz360]

Ya I was hoping for that. Well I'll do it, LET'S GO FOLKS!

[@jessie2325]

Oh my gosh he cracks me up!! I absolutely love his humor 😂 he is one of a kind

[@dannysanchez9919]

He came to do what he does. Just rapid firing joke after joke. Maximizing his 12 min 😂😂❤

[@Barbbfly]

Thank God for clean very funny Comedy ! Thats classsy

[@beccalove8791]

I love ketchup too. One time when I was eating at a restaurant and kept asking the waiter for more ketchup, the waiter told me the cooks had a bet going to see if I was going to use all that ketchup. I did. Haha

[@elbolsillo]

I usually think that most comedians are funnier in real life, or on a podcast etc. But Nate is genuinely a funny guy, AND his standup is also hilarious.

[@gilliganmcneuter4550]

I'd be so stoked to meet Nate Been a fan for years Love his comedy 🤩

[@ChristopherCopeland]

This is one of the few times I believe jimmy’s laughter hahaha. He really just set him up and let him rip.

[@sharonjack8582]

So funny. No cursing and vulgarity. REFRESHING!!!!!!

[@debbiesantacruz1546]

I love this guy!! Humble and hysterical!!

[@RebeccaGarcia-v3m]

I saw Nate perform in San Jose, CA at SAP Center and it was an 6:44 amazing set (still chuckling over his hilarious stories about his earlier years) 😂 Nate: get yourself to a doctor for follow-up testing for pre-diabetes ASAP! Please go soon 🙏

[@shirleybleazard8049]

He is so funny! I love ketchup, Coke, pancakes too! I listen to him “every” day!

[@alannamorris977]

His jokes keep coming!

[@jayleigh_bee]

So excited I’m going to see him live in a few weeks!

[@murraygraham4753]

Nate's awesome!😂 he should add to the koi pond story, "...is above ground. It's a disaster. We've had to build steps to it"

[@rikkiechambers4959]

He is so funny .. glad he is doing well 😊 also really glad your back from break I missed you guys

[@jetfitzpatrick6624]

that interview was so solid I would've paid full ticket price to see it. Nate is always on his game. just naturally funny. I don't even think he has to try

[@shmooveyea]

"Hello Folks" bombing on the tonight show is the best part of this clip

[@drea2228]

This sounds like it was a good audience. Sometimes there are really funny people on these talk shows yet the audience is so quiet. Nate is obviously really funny and it was great hearing the audience engaging with laughter!

[@TheStlcards31]

You’re welcome.

[@bradymurphy1435]

They are using g laugh tracks over and over… notice how it’s the same octave laughs every time… the real audience laughs are the nuisances and oddities

[@Thea1d2r3i4a5n6]

used the interview time to give the people a free stand-up, good man

[@fitztastico]

My mom laughed the other day after trying on an old jacket and showed me how there was no hope she could ever lose enough weight to button the midsection. I'm gonna show this video to her and Nate's tiny lil' blue coat since I guess it's a fashion forward look now 😎💁‍♀️

[@joshcarper266]

This guys the best!

[@DK-zu6tt]

I love Nate. He is always entertaining to watch with his stories, but I end up giggling, laughing aloud and just grinning the entire time. I think I am chemically addicted to him. **happy brain chemical abundance

[@VioletJoy]

Nate is so naturally funny!!

[@JonnyDIY]

Killin it Nate! 🤣💕 Got me in tears 👍

[@joshcarper266]

His podcast, "Nateland" is great!

[@JackieOgle]

Love him so much!❤

[@mv5075]

I love him so much!!! I can't wait to see his stand up in person!!