Seth Holds Another Surprise Inspection of His Monologue Writers

[@KhjjnJustDance]

Seth’s relationship with the writers is what makes this show shine

[@lynnhettrick7588]

I agree! It’s the best. Love Seth and his crew!

[@TwoMarshmallows1]

So true!

[@justinwuycheck7966]

I think you are right. Letting the writers shine improves Seth's work. I really respect him.

[@jorgegonzalez-larramendi5491]

man some beautiful girls ! beautiful + funny + 100% brains = hope for Mankind

[@davidhill2020]

Conan's great that way, too. He could've gotten millions more from NBC, but he demanded a big chunk go to his staff. He's still doing pretty well.

[@elmando6522]

Seth you're so unfair. The owl jokes were a hoot.

[@nicoleiohnson7314]

No no 😂

[@Nothanku_]

It must have gone all the way around his head

[@RichGarner]

just... don't. 😂

[@CyberBlastoise]

They can be real pygmy ups

[@brandonwei2430]

Owl give this a pass

[@maret1729]

We need a surprise inspection of the graphics department.

[@SeppelSquirrel]

There have been plenty on the Corrections videos. The bird wearing a snorkel, the stationary car with motion lines, the cigarette smoking cockroach, the wall of vertical bricks, and many more.

[@Qermaq]

"You're inspecting us? Did we do something bad, hmm??"

[@Myron90]

😏🤫

[@zazouille2264]

This is long overdue!

[@multifoiled5850]

It would just look like one of those "cat hoarders" houses where all the cats just hiss and piss on the floor while making aggressive eye contact. X3

[@marciaguy10899]

I’m so in love with the direction this show has taken. Ironically, quarantine was one of the best things that’s happened to you guys. I think embracing the KZbin commenters has given Seth and his crew a TON more confidence. ‘Oh no. The audience didn’t laugh. However will we handle it? Oh Right OUR SKIN IS MADE OF STEEL! WE WITHSTOOD THE COMMENT SECTION YOU HAVE NOTHING ON US!’

[@squidcaps4308]

Absolutely so, Seth is carrying the Ferguson torch now, in his own way. There is tons of deconstruction happening.. And with Conan also gone from late night, this transformation could've not have had better timing.

[@RainbowsieTheRiveter]

"YOU THINK JUST BECAUSE I CAN SEE YOUR FACES, YOU COMPARE TO THE JACKALS? NOT A CHANCE."

[@cumincalamity9867]

Yes! Thank God for Covid! Wait.... hold on a minute..

[@ScottDieken]

Lol, He is just not that funny, and the lack of audience laughing is now proof of what I have known for months now.

[@RainbowsieTheRiveter]

@@ScottDieken …then don’t watch him?? KZbin is entirely voluntary bro. Maybe go watch someone you do find funny?

[@awdbeast2089]

when the audience doesnt laugh at a joke and seth turns to the camera and just blankly stares at it, is the look of thank god I know everyone in front of their phones or computers is laughing

[@revidual]

Where is the audience? There is just a laugh track.

[@sunshine3914]

@@revidual Wrong show, bud.

[@adamlaski9128]

Seth has become my favorite late night show host. I love the laid back, off the rails way the show has become since quarantine. It sets itself apart from the rest and is a lot more relatable and just fun

[@whatcanidooo]

Yeah he's the only one that doesn't make me cringe

[@IamAMenaceToS0ciety]

Can’t agree more. It’s kinda sad actually.

[@DanielLevy51]

@@whatcanidooo him and Stephen Colbert for me

[@brounwynsmith848]

Me too.

[@decent.genius]

Are you all joking?

[@bibliophilelady6106]

I am absolutely qualified to make this correction as I am currently teaching Of Mice and Men to my sophomores. Lennie does not kill any rabbits in the book. He kills a mouse, (or found it dead, but George questions his honesty about that point as he has a history of killing mice) a puppy, and Curley's wife.

[@juliaconnell]

oh *thank you* - is been a while (umm good 30 plus years...) since I read/studied this book - was going 'rabbits' - don't remember any rabbits..

[@blakecandesign9628]

The jackals have spoken!

[@irishartn]

Are we SURE Curley's wife wasn't a rabbit?

[@Niyati99]

@@irishartn I mean, she wanted to be a movie star right?

[@Niyati99]

Tbf he liked petting rabbits

[@Losark1]

I think it's really great that Late Night gives its writers names and faces. I think it is a rare thing for hosts to give this kind of direct credit, or even acknowledge that it takes a team to make these shows happen, even in a sarcastic, disparaging way as in this bit.

[@commontater8630]

'sarcastic, disparaging'? You know the writers are digging it.

[@nanoglitch6693]

You guys found a format that makes even the "bad" jokes fn hilarious. I love it.

[@011keepers]

I like when he scolds the audience for laughing at the LAME jokes.

[@dominikbeitat4450]

I never realized Karen is such a palate cleanser. Like, when Seth tells a joke and it tanks, just whip out Karen's photo, crowd goes "Awww" and move on like nothing bad ever happened.

[@aidanyelsma7762]

"You went to Harvard and I went to Manhattan College, and we have the same job. Now who makes bad decisions?" -Mike Scollins in a palm tree tank top

[@asterix7842]

I feel bad for any nice person named Karen.

[@JosephLSelby]

I want to play a clip of Tim Curry as Darkness from Legend. "In-no-cence!"

[@Qermaq]

Someday Karen won't be as youthful and adorable. Wait, what am I talking about??

[@UltimaHolyFlare]

Unlike Amber Ruffian who is a colon cleanser

[@NealKlein]

You didn't need to do this to have us love your writers, but it was nice to have faces to go with the jokes. Seriously, Seth, your show's humor is my balm in this sick times. If I see you or your staff in person, I will be obliged to buy you all adult beverages. I sincerely love what all of you do.

[@jorgegonzalez-larramendi5491]

indeed no substitute for Heart.. nice comment : )

[@MonkeyJedi99]

I had this image of "adult beverage" meaning a glass of milk that has been sitting on the counter for at least 18 years.

[@busylawbee]

The R Kelly joke was a Scollins classic! I'm still chuckling 😆

[@js2010ish]

Assault of minors is always HILARIOUS :/ /s

[@virginiachris80]

The R Kelly joke was hilarious.

[@silentjay01]

For the pumpkin shortage jokes, I also would have accepted the punchline, "leaving many to ask, "Where's your Gord now!?!""

[@Bill_Garthright]

Heh, heh. That's actually better, even with the misspelling of "gourd." Maybe you should work for Seth.

[@exnihilog.4421]

I love getting to know the writer's humor and putting a face to them. Seth's ability to deliver a "bad joke" is brilliant. Even if something tanks they know we are laughing and enjoying it just as much. This is such a gem of comedy, really a yummy treasure. The owl joke and the jack-o-lantern were good!

[@KdubbleYT]

I love it when scollins writes more darker jokes like the Lenny and R Kelly one😂

[@mori1bund]

Or that Hitler joke.

[@DannyYankou]

Yes, more edgy jokes please!

[@Exasperaties]

@@mori1bund I thought the baby hitler joke was Karens

[@mori1bund]

@@Exasperaties Oh, right! I meant darker jokes in general. 😅

[@Exasperaties]

@@mori1bund fair enough, I misinterpreted haha.

[@luuketaylor]

- Before even watching this, I'm SO GLAD this is back. I need this so often! - I now think which writer wrote which joke every time I listen to the monologue. - It's such a fun way to personalize the writers! I don't know writers on other shows!

[@angrymikko]

Surprise inspection graphics are just 10/10😂

[@TheGreatAtario]

They should pay me to fix this. Easy to do: Just 2× it and call it a day

[@ivaylodimitrov9909]

We need surprise inspection of the graphics department now

[@Qdobafett]

Don’t encourage them

[@alumpyhorse]

they slay me 😂

[@TzadikTheManic]

@angrymikko I’m happy I read your comment before watching, really I don’t think I would’ve found the graphics that funny (def low-budget) but as I went in prepared, it was funny af - thank you

[@juliaconnell]

this is why I admire and respect Seth so much - with all his work - on this show, on SNL, he's like the guru of jokes - good, bad and 'wtf' - and genius enough to make the latter two a hilarious bit - though new i LOVE this bit - especially as they are real jokes by his (magnificent) writing team - this - and the bit where writers have to explain their joke - are *awesome* - like a masterclass in comedy

[@js2010ish]

Yes I always ask myself what would Seth Meyers think when writing a joke

[@SpaceForceCommander]

That’s a Massachusetts “Joke Seth Can’t Tell” from Scollins.

[@Matt-xc6sp]

Scollins being a fellow Masshole makes so much sense

[@fjmization]

For real though, Seth’s delivery of the turtle joke killed. I snarted.

[@commontater8630]

@@Matt-xc6sp Fellow to whom? Seth's from New Hampshire.

[@Matt-xc6sp]

@@commontater8630 to myself

[@arndonbevarah]

Owl admit, these jokes are gourdgeous

[@justinbellotti7838]

👏👏👏

[@psa921416]

Just don't. 😂

[@maxryder995]

69Dude🙃

[@Dark3y3]

This joke made the baby Hitler cry.

[@WAMTAT]

much love to the writers, they're doing their best.

[@jasonengland6372]

I wasnt much of a seth fan he kinda came off like he was to good for it but this show has completely changed my opinion Seth is awesome and relatable and fun. And him basically showcasing his staff while under the guise of busting their balls is awesome. Hes giving them the credit they deserve while still making it fun and funny thats a real talent.

[@bokani79]

Me too, I started that way.

[@commontater8630]

Well said. With Seth I think it's not just the talent, it's the heart.

[@uosdwiSrdewoH]

I can now tell every joke Scollins writes. He has a, let's say, unique style.

[@maazkalim]

You mean.. Hackneyed?

[@uosdwiSrdewoH]

@@maazkalim That'll do.

[@maazkalim]

Mr Cromwell, is that you?

[@romulusnr]

I've realized what makes Seth's show great. He shows us the *inside* of television. Something we rarely see especially these days. And I've always said the best television is when it's people just having fun and/or things not going to plan.

[@behindclosedheart]

The R Kelly joke should have made the cut 🤣🤭 Mike Scullin wins 🏆

[@gamewiz720]

*Scollins

[@TheYoungDoctor]

All I can say is thank gourd for Ally.

[@Qermaq]

No - thank Hord.

[@KhjjnJustDance]

Some of the unusable were pretty funny, especially the “WHO?” Joke 😂😂

[@ericminch]

Seth didn't deliver it with the proper upvoice. He *wanted* to kill it.

[@cmel7841]

Ive already told that joke twice since Im from MN, not surprisingly my 17 yr old son did not laugh

[@lynnhettrick7588]

I guess I like dad jokes cuz I liked the owl joke! I’m originally from Mpls and my mom volunteered at the MN zoo pre-Covid, so I might be biased.

[@commontater8630]

@@ericminch He sacrificed that joke for the greater good.

[@tiny99990]

I love this segment, this whole show is just the best late night talk shows has to offer, it's just pure gold.

[@elliebee4305]

The R Kelly joke felt like a Weekend Update joke. My fav was the gourd joke. So cute.

[@Niyati99]

I can hear Che say it lmao. Or during a Joke Swap

[@S.Pociecha]

The gourd joke reminded me a little too much of the Big Plot Twist at the end of the Book of Jonah. Which is pretty gourddambed funny.

[@gregl4645]

All the pumpkin shortage jokes are GOLD

[@raywalker7029]

I love that someone in the graphics department had to hunt for the Hitleriest baby from stock photos.

[@AccelerateYourSuccess]

That baby was actually cute. Poor kid's gonna hate his parents when he's older and sees what they let happen to him.

[@DavZeugme]

This comment is the fucking winner of today's internet.

[@SimonBuchanNz]

I mean, I get that they could find one with a comb over, but the mustache was an incredibly lucky find!

[@mikealan208]

That voice crack at 0:50 to emphasize that these are real jokes! 😂

[@lynnhettrick7588]

Yes! I thought he might pause and mention it!

[@addie_is_me]

Yes!

[@brothajohn]

Is it wrong I genuinely laughed out loud at the Baby Hitler joke? I mean the graphic sold it for me

[@alanwong8195]

But who wrote it? Seth slipped over that one.

[@istdochallesegal3427]

@@alanwong8195 I think we all know who wrote Mein Joke...

[@Qermaq]

Please do not compliment graphics. That cannot go well.

[@maazkalim]

#MeToo° How about making it even more "uN-pC"?

[@maazkalim]

I know write, sounds like a deliberately "safe" choice to not reveal the name, Mr "@@alanwong8195". Maybe he was concerned about the 'pop-Interweb' multiverse the said creative would've ultimately gotten.

[@ashleywalton3877]

Do not ever kill this segment, it’s perfect 🤩

[@theRandy712]

The genius of this bit is that it proves how brilliant Seth is at punching up jokes

[@PaPaJ77]

That Thank Gourd joke was a brilliant play on words! 9.5/10!

[@IsItOrNot]

This segment is quickly becoming one of my favourites. Nothing will ever dethrone Corrections, but this is fun 🙂

[@Mx.RumpusParable]

This and Corrections are the best parts of the show for me.

[@TwoMarshmallows1]

I loved all of these! The jack-o-lanterns one was very clever. This segment is so much fun.

[@dr.braxygilkeycruises1460]

Hey, that "pray to gourd" joke was FUNNY!!! As was the R. Kelly joke. 🤣😂🤣

[@briannasaenz4568]

I just heard Karen on Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me! This week and she was wonderful! Every joke she made, I smiled! Thank you Karen!

[@Starman_Dx]

Thank Gourd for Scollins. He's a real hoot.

[@JBear87]

I love how I can mostly predict who wrote the joke now thanks to these segments. It's really nice getting to know all the writers and see how they relate to Seth.

[@dietotaku]

you know you're part of the corrections crowd when you hear karen's joke as "a surplus of jackal-anterns" and think she's taking a dig at you

[@LindaC616]

Right!?

[@AccelerateYourSuccess]

Dude, thanks for spelling that out, 'cause I totally missed that it was "jackal-anterns". Yes, it def. should've stayed in.

[@reg2611]

CORRECTION #3: JACKAL-LANTERN IS THE BEST JOKE OF THE SEGMENT! KAREN IS A SWEET COMEDY TREASURE AND DESERVES OUR LOVE AND ADMIRATION! correction for Karen- we promise there will not be a shortage of Jackals. #WeGotYourBackGirl #MeyersIsAMonster

[@SGast]

This joke was just for us. Maybe Karen wanted to let us know, that she is on our side. Welcome to the fold, Karen.

[@-xirx-]

I think there was jackal bait planted in the Hitler joke previous!

[@maret1729]

Are we making #MeyersIsAMonster a thing? I'm ok with that

[@daniellem4804]

Karen for jackal President!!

[@TheBlarggle]

@@daniellem4804 Absolutely not. There are no "leaders" of the Jackals. It's an independent collective of like-minded people. There is no hierarchy.

[@addie_is_me]

He's right, we wanted to cheer for Karen because we felt so bad, but it was, "Too late!" LOL I liked the "Baby Hitler," joke as well as Seth's Stock footage joke about it. Poor Mike Scollins for that tank top pic, even if he deserves it, but still... Seth's a relentless monster. Relentlous!

[@floriantinschert5542]

One could say he’s a jackal about it

[@YourMajesty143]

Correction: *Relentless!

[@bradsmith1314]

i could just imagine homer Simpson cracking up at that "who" joke lol

[@mysterialite]

Okay "pray to gourd" made me chuckle

[@ashlei315]

One of the great things about the pandemic era of this show was getting to see the interaction between Seth and the writers. Glad you’re keeping this going!

[@emiliemanes9499]

OMG I love this show and crew 😂

[@Jaffo]

Even before the reveal, you always know when it's a Scollins joke. 😂

[@andiwaters1888]

The owl joke wins... I knew where it was going and it landed full dad.

[@Tht1Gy]

I know, right?

[@AccelerateYourSuccess]

The "baby hitler" joke WAS good. The stock photo just made it EVEN better.

[@SomeKidBoom]

Seth's awesome. This segment is like making the audience part of the crew. Still quiet enough at times to only hear crew snickering at the bombs. Hilarious.

[@craigborrenpohl1233]

Seth's going to get blasted for "Mice of Men." Can't wait for corrections this week.

[@roslansky-1877]

That owl joke was GOLD! Dad jokes are fantastic

[@hexenwulfen]

"Pray to gourd" man that killed me.

You should do surprise inspection for graphics staff

[@whackbag3606]

Gotta be tough writing for Seth. You can even pass it off like oh my boss just doesn't know anything, when your boss was the head writer for SNL

[@jasonoliveira2149]

CORRECTION: That is NOT a picture of Bon Iver. The band Bon Iver should at least include the lead singer Justin Vernon. This photo appears to have a strangely bearded Gerard Way from My Chemical Romance.

[@littleredchucks2758]

I am here for all owl jokes!

[@brianh.4185]

Couldn’t help myself. Laughed out loud at the turtle joke. Touché.

[@revengefrommars]

I understood that reference.

[@ingridfong-daley5899]

Matt's 'tenured Jello' joke was actually a good chuckle. Like, more of an 'internal giggle' than an out-loud 'actual laugh' but still... clever :) Also, possibly factual. I've seen that jell-o. I think it might even be a historical landmark now.

[@christophermerlot3366]

I hear locals give directions using that jello: go down this road two miles and hang a right at the jello. You'll be at ___________ monument and waffle house in no time. Also: it can be seen from space.

[@jbtpa895]

Internal "giggle" or internal"jiggle"?

[@ingridfong-daley5899]

@@jbtpa895 OMG well-spotted! :) I think that particular 'vintage jello' they're referencing stopped jiggling a long time ago. And also, giggling. thanks for that :)

[@ingridfong-daley5899]

@@christophermerlot3366 "Hang a right at the Jell-O" is my new favourite phrase. And your topping it with the intersection of a Waffle-House... Primo! This is what i read comment sections for. :)

[@LindaC616]

@@jbtpa895 👏👏👏

[@johnpearson5575]

The jell-o is really old. It’s been there for like 10 years, or however long it takes to get tenure.

[@howamilooking5952]

Ahahah. Thanks for that. That joke had crap on certain professors all over it.

[@meowmeow8591]

@@howamilooking5952 I thought it was crap on bad cafeteria food that has been sitting out too long?

[@LindaC616]

It was a two for one. You apply for tenure after 5 years, the process takes about 1 year. 7 years later, you apply for full professor (assuming you started as assistant)

[@markfairbanks3533]

I'm still confused. I thought we cancelled Cosby, but not Jell-O, why doesn't anyone want to eat the Jell-O?

[@doindaworst5824]

I’m so sorry Seth. It’s Of Mice and Men, and Lenny didn’t kill bunnies, they only dreamed of it… just the bunnies, not the killing.

[@addie_is_me]

No, he did kill a bunny. He says he did, he talks about it. Burgess Meredith was just telling him a fantasy. He knew they could never have that farm with lots of bunnies.

[@bibliophilelady6106]

@@addie_is_me George says he has killed every mouse he ever had, but there is absolutely no mention of him ever killing a rabbit. There are also no rabbits actually in the book except for the imaginary one at the end.

[@Jenisonc]

He killed a puppy

[@doindaworst5824]

@@Jenisonc Yes, and I remember that woman too cause her soft hair. I just liked a comment saying ‘killed a puppy’ yikes

[@Qermaq]

@@bibliophilelady6106 He's clearly killed at least one bunny from the narrative. This is the worst kind of jackalhole.

[@CraigJudd]

I liked Karen's pumpkin joke. A nice absurdist brain-twist!

[@doglady9334]

Me too!!!

[@summerscentfreak]

Can someone please explain that one? (Genuine question)

[@ender749]

@@summerscentfreak there is a pumpkin shortage because they have all been used to make jack-o'-lanterns 🎃

[@professormancaptain4210]

I chuckled and said "yeah, but that's a good joke though." Decent turn out for a less than decent setup

[@summerscentfreak]

@@ender749 gosh, I thought it was something deeper 🤦🏻‍♀️ thank you (and gourd)!

[@Dani-tv2kd]

I want to carve a pumpkin of a jackal just for Seth (aka jackle lanterns)

[@GreatCharade]

Correction: the jokes can't be unusable on the show if you are using them on the show. It seems like, if anything, they are MORE useful on the show because they have garnered their own segment.

[@Maskami]

they required additional jokes to make them funny. they are basically refurbished jokes.

[@Qermaq]

Oh no, now the writers will fill pages with bad jokes to get on this segment.

[@rachelrachel9152]

They are unusable in the context of the monologue with no other supporting artiface

[@frowningprince]

I got the chance to be part of the audience yesterday, it was a great show!

[@cdarklock]

I'm sorry but all three of those pumpkin jokes were absolute gold

[@revengefrommars]

You're out of your gourd. 🎃

[@dannypittstoller7777]

ATTN: Corrections *OF Mice and Men Also, Lennie doesn’t actually crush any rabbits in the story. He crushes a mouse and some other creatures but only wishes to get his hands on some rabbits.

[@christinabeard222]

Came here to say that!

[@lynnhettrick7588]

My husband said that Lennie crushed a puppy, but I thought it was a bunny.

[@addie_is_me]

A mouse? What about before they arrive at the farm. He talks about having killed a bunny I think he does.

[@nadiafedkiw]

@@lynnhettrick7588 he kills a puppy, too. Puppy + mouse. Sad times for all.

[@nadiafedkiw]

@@addie_is_me the dream farm has bunnies. He pet them once and is obsessed with them, but no bunnies were harmed. Unlike the humans and other animals. 😅

[@greggvossler2153]

This segment is brilliant. Please keep doing it.

[@berserkirclaws107]

Thank you Brian for your joke 🤣🤣🤣🤣 And The Mice and Men joke is great 😂😂😂

[@Elena-ly9my]

"Not one of you laughed for Karen" Me, on my way out the door to fight people for Karen's honor: "I DID"

[@TheDigitalDecade]

This is my new favorite bit, it’s fucking immaculate, I am crying.

[@keelahrose]

Come on that R Kelly joke and the "pray to Gourd" joke were FUCKING AMAZING.

[@marlesimms]

The portrayal of Scollins as a recurring villain in the writing team is so funny. The best way I can sum it up is like affectionate hostility

[@generalZee]

If it weren't for Corrections, this would be my favorite segment.

[@dianaclark3698]

Was so worried about the audience coming back but Seth just keeps getting better and better.

[@_whatsername1911]

I'll be dressing as a Jackal- antern for Halloween. I'll be needing a knitter. See ya Friday!

[@stenna9274]

I saw this just yesterday, and I’ve replayed the owl joke at least 10 times since then. PURE. GOLD.

[@chrisgeorges1906]

I love this segment. The cringe followed with the culprit reveal is so satisfying

[@artemisialomi6666]

I love the surprise inspection graphic tbh. It's the perfect vibe for this whole show in the best way possible

[@EthanKristopherHartley]

Correction: 2:40 Both the book AND film are called "*Of* mice and men", not "Mice and men" taken from the most famous line of Robert Burns' poem To a Mouse - "The best laid schemes o’ mice an’ men. Gang aft a-gley”. I'm pretty sure that an American should be more likely to know one of the most famous American novellas from the last century... And Scollins - Bravo! That one made me giggle right in the feels! 😁👏😢

[@bdp8102]

... on the other hand, Lenny did not kill rabbits. Seth didn't read the title, but Scollins didn't read the book :D

[@EthanKristopherHartley]

@@bdp8102 Maybe he got his Alfalfa mixed up with his more "medicinal" greens? 😁

[@sybilmcpherson2240]

Loved surprise inspection! Your writers signed up for more than the usual late nite writer obscurity! Its a great twist and will be your legacy, Seth!

[@jb888888888]

Correction: Lenny never kills rabbits in the book. (There have been several movies so he might kill them in one of those.) He kills mice, and Curley's Wife.

[@lesleyghostdragon3149]

Absolute genius segment! Love the presentation of the "bad" jokes with pics of their authors. Jokes well churned out, well delivered. Kudos to the whole Late Night with Seth Meyers crew / family xoxo

[@doindaworst5824]

Jackal Lantern

[@tanadarko6991]

I knew immediately that R Kelly was Scolins. I love that Seth is highlighting the writers behind the scenes and we can see what kind of things they write that's fun

[@gayahithwen]

Seth, you're a dad too, you can get away with some dad jokes if you want to (and judging by the audience's reaction, they don't mind). 😁👍

[@lindaward3156]

l like how we, the "audience", can still connect with the staff we've come to enjoy. l live in Massachusetts and l resemble that remark...☮

[@Cobralalalala]

The Of Mice and Men joke cracked me up hard! Also, of course the jack-o-lantern joke was Karen's. It was so sweet. 🙂

[@JJ-ti5lh]

My GOD, this segment is fantastic! So glad it came back

[@editmel]

This show has gotten delightfully weird, 100% the true successor of "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson" Vibe.

[@Mx.RumpusParable]

While no one so far can touch Ferguson, Seth/the show has definitely taken a delightful turn more in that direction at heart i totally agree and love that.

[@editmel]

@@Mx.RumpusParable its no talking robot but like... its got characters. RIP Secretariat Interns

[@Mx.RumpusParable]

@@editmel For sure - to both. I’m enjoying the increased level of the silliness this show has taken over quarantine and now.

[@biancamillan4692]

this is one of the best late night segments i’ve seen in a while; i loved getting to know the writers. late night with set meyers is really gonna stand out for this one!

[@adonisfernandez3425]

Awful jokes can make great content if you packed it right. That's the motto of Nickelodeon.

[@julieharden2433]

This is becoming my new favorite segment. I hope this is a weekly thing.

[@jake2963]

At the beginning of the segment, the audience gives ITSELF a round of applause. Back in my day, when the show had no audience, we never had to endure such abominations.

[@neliusbresnan3766]

And he fields it pretty nicely - but lets face it - it would be better without them.

[@maryrosekent8223]

@@neliusbresnan3766 I think he’s made a good compromise between his pre- and post-pandemic shows. He’s kept the casual look, which I personally like because he also kept the ongoing interactions with his crew at this higher-than-before level, giving the overall show a much mellower vibe. Plus, he doesn’t wait as long before charging on with the next joke while the audience’s clapping has yet to fade, which is a great compromise in a profession where the clapping (and laughing) is the real objective of the whole enterprise. I mean, we can’t really be disappointed that he brought back the audience...the audience _is_ the whole gig really. Or at least it was...

[@neliusbresnan3766]

@@maryrosekent8223 Its the best we can hope for I think. But it'll never be the same :-(

[@maryrosekent8223]

@@neliusbresnan3766 I’m not saying I prefer it this way-I’m just being as pragmatic as possible given that he could have easily gone the Colbert route.

[@maazkalim]

Don't we all?

[@AnimalLover101195]

I just love the direction of seth's show has taken! It's just amazing!