Stand-Up Battle with Jerry Seinfeld

Jerry Seinfeld and Jimmy take turns delivering some short stand-up routines written by Jerry to determine once and for all who is the better Seinfeld.
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Stand-Up Battle with Jerry Seinfeld
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[@Latigo]

Jerry: "You know this is all set up. This is not real". I love how Seinfeld is always dropping truth bombs whenever he's invited to talk shows.

[@michaelrobinson55555]

You mean treating the audience like idiots? Who thought it was real?

[@jimd1617]

Do you think they even filmed this on Thanksgiving? Colbert tapes his Friday shows on Thursday.

[@code23hyper44]

He’s got aapergers and ocd. If something isn’t exactly right, he can’t just let it be. It’s why he is so awkward. It’s why his comedy is so literal and perfectly scripted. It’s what made him great. It just makes him suck sometimes too.

[@evanmeeks]

Yeah he is. But it's not all scripted. They're reading off cue cards

[@sidolanters1394]

the "generator"

[@DCARA06]

I love how Jerry is cracking up over his own jokes

[@totallybored5526]

DCARA06 somebody has to

[@stonedsasqwatch]

He's not laughing at his own jokes, he's laughing at someone doing an impression of him. I hate Fallon, but his Seinfeld impression is pretty good.

[@sarahparadise9407]

@@totallybored5526 LMAO

[@embracingchina1744]

If you ask Jerry, he's actually cracking down.

[@bentaylor8589]

I mean if you can’t laugh at your own jokes how do you expect anyone else do? It’s the same with musicians, if you’re writing a song that excites you when you’re writing it, it’s a pretty good indicator others will like it too

[@deondewit3175]

Jerry's joke about with kids everything's "up" and with adults everything is "down" is sheer comedic brilliance but so true.

[@blakemcnamara9105]

Seinfeld always seems slightly pissed off.

[@juanappleseed]

He is lol he has said he hates people a lot. And he had meditated his whole life lol

[@skeevetheimp]

Well yeah...he's a comedian. Anger is crucial to laughter

[@mart_en]

That's what smart and self-assured people mostly are. They see through stuff easily and get bored ...

[@totallybored5526]

Firstly he claimed other people ripped his concept of comedians in cars getting coffee when other people where doing the same thing years before. Now he’s doing something else that is trying to masquerade as something original when there was a show before called “set list” and was done at the Edinburgh Fringe for years

[@justinz9225]

He is. He hates talk shows.

[@atwajesper9434]

Jerry has always been fascinated by how Jimmy impersonates him. He can't help laugh even though he has heard him do it a million times... Lol

[@menaceman9011]

Jerry says “this is all set up, it’s not real” and Jimmy looked flustered so he took it back

[@Xfacta12482]

Eh I dont think he was actually mad

[@menaceman9011]

Mark Shull flustered doesn’t mean mad.

[@Annie-lj4vh]

Yeah, that was the joke.

[@menaceman9011]

Steph, I thought you were the joke

[@DravenSlaven]

I'm pretty sure every one of these "random" generator things he does has always been scripted. I'm sure Jerry figured most people knew that lol

[@heathermiller6046]

I love Jimmy's Seinfeld impression, it's so hilarious and accurate, even down to the inflection. And the fact that Seinfeld finds it funny makes it even better 😘

[@NickTheCat_DieGoettlichenZehn]

I misread the start of your comment as "I love Jimmy Seinfeld impression" and because I instant forgot Seinfeld's first name, all I could think of was "how odd is that sentence and which impression of Jimmy Seinfeld does she love?" - 1 minute until I was like "oh crap ..." 😂😂😂

[@Chronos127]

Fallon did this on SNL, was great!

[@maureenlaneski2802]

Whenever Seinfeld genuinely laughs I feel like we're seeing his face as a little boy. It's really endearing.

[@Heffey02]

7:19 “Yeah it’ll have to go to charity because it’s gonna be a horrible show.” 😂 I laughed so hard after he shot Jimmy’s idea down like that. That was perfect timing, and quick.

[@lakegenesis]

Jimmy's impression of Jerry's voice is hilarious (and pretty spot-on)! :)

[@syd2248]

Jerry saying “oh yea, yea this one is good” for all of his bits is priceless

[@Trevco]

Jerry Seinfeld was spot on with his Seinfeld impression

[@wyattbraunstein1658]

I think “Stand-Up Standoff” is a better name

[@guepardo.1]

The actual title is just a stand-in.

[@hhijazi6296]

It's okay that some people think Jimmy is a bad host, but I just want to say that I love him and I think he's such a positive and lovely dude to be around

[@stsk7]

Gimme a break

[@cstevens16]

Thanks

[@ifwecouldvote]

Ur part of the problem

[@zanaddams2650]

H Hijazi he’s cool jus not funny

[@buckhorncortez]

So, then you hang out with him regularly so we can take your word that he's a "lovely dude to be around"? Because, unless you're with him a lot, I'm not sure I can believe you...

[@cooleustary]

I love how jerry is dying of laughter every time jimmy went on especially on the high pitch!

[@sarahparadise9407]

"oh oh birthday clown" "What's funny about that" LOL dying

[@jesussaves1566]

Great username

[@Randomgeneratedhandle]

The "wait up" is legendary

[@kevinfoster6813]

A Fuluus that was the worst one...

[@Randomgeneratedhandle]

Kevin Foster you haven't seen the whole bit. It's on a special somewhere

[@eamonoregan3095]

It's hacky like all of Jerrys stand-up

[@ryanmstevens7766]

It's from a Halloween book

[@sarahparadise9407]

LOL it is!!!

[@nola2119]

You've got to have talent to keep up with Jerry Seinfeld. This was so great. Even Jerry himself was impressed.

[@billykatz6078]

PLEASE MAKE THIS A REGULAR SHOW WITH ALL STAND UP COMEDIANS

[@weareone2854]

Honestly, Jimmy is consistently the best impersonator I’ve ever heard across the board.

[@donniedarkestra7771]

7:05-7:26 is the funniest part of all of this. I love how jerry delivered that last line lol.

[@ericsurf6]

Great idea for a new show bit. Keep this series going for sure! Thanks Jimmy and Jerry for the laughs.

[@tribalpeacock]

Jimmy does a better Seinfeld than he does a Fallon!

[@PedroAugusto-tb2zo]

"The birthday party clown always corners me, wants some advice on his comedy career" lol

[@chloerines]

i thought maybe seinfeld was targeting jimmy by talking like that lol

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

1:15 the roots made it feel so authentic. #skills 🎶

[@andrewpegman7959]

Pure gold. My favourite comedians

[@aoalr]

2:01, they cut the scene after Jimmy says "I like that bit"

[@JeremyGalloway]

He updated his Seinfeld impression to fit the older Seinfeld better! It’s very impressive!

[@tiscayea5000]

That rubber divider bit is a damn good bit

[@LordKalte]

Are they really made of rubber in the US? They're made of plastic here

[@EternalCosmicTruthOrchestra]

@@LordKalte Rubber is a funnier word though.

[@Figureight]

Jerry Seinfeld had a whole rant about don't introduce someone using superlatives, yet walked to the mic like "Oh this is good, you'll like this one".

[@immaculateflyness]

“good” is not a superlative though?

[@anon-y-moose]

Best is the superlative, good is just the default. Good, better, best.

[@sexysadie2901]

Good is not a superlative.

[@noahyes]

he did it because he knew the cocky approach would get a laugh, and it did. that one was free.

[@reinforcedpenisstem]

Trying to catch out comedians in contradictions 😂

[@Boygonebad]

It’s great to see how much Seinfeld enjoys watching Fallon impersonate him.

[@AlliancecarpentryLLC]

Seinfeld is funny... even funnier in person... had the opportunity to go to one of his shows and it was good.. beginning to end...🔥🔥🔥

[@andrewpappas9311]

The Pizza Hut one was absolutely amazing, that one was probably my favourite. I also feel like they should've also started some of their lines with "What's the deal with..."

[@UnPhayzable]

George is in the background feeding them lines

[@Melkor235]

Carlin?

[@allyshasmith]

lol true😂😂😂

[@jacobdimauro6743]

You mean larry david right?

[@duality7]

WORLDS ARE COLLIDING

[@JPatelLive]

Kramer'sliding through the doooors....

[@JunBuns]

The fact that Jimmy could keep up with Seinfeld is phenomenal.

[@yusefendure]

He had cue cards for fuck's sake! Seinfeld hadn't done those bits in fucking years, but just seeing the name of the routine was all he needed to do it from memory. THAT'S phenomenal.

[@davidvolcano]

Junayd F. Ali 99004r556jukr 5

[@HerreraAlonso]

Its all real as we know

[@Kenneth_James]

Junayd F. Ali he couldn't, his impersonation sucked.

[@AdrianVanOyan]

Yusef Endure it was probably all rehearsed jerry basically even said that at the start.

[@laminediallo9014]

Do this with Dave Chapelle

[@purplepurple8179]

It wouldn't work because dave's style is more story telling type stuff as opposed to old school joke telling. Someone could do an impression but they couldn't really emulate the style.

[@tage393]

Lamine Diallo been searching for this comment all over here.... Seinfeld wasnt funny to be honest... Dave would have killed it

[@SHaro-np5wd]

Nah bruh most of his jokes contain "nigga".. He dont wanna get his ass beat by the roots lmao

[@ion1992]

Lamine Diallo not a chance

[@nyeso7445]

Yesssssss

[@_Merovingio]

I love Jerry Seinfeld and Jimmy's impersonation has always been pretty good.

[@kaykay12152]

Omg dyingggg *I didn't know they were both going to be Jerry.*

[@TheAdrianMD]

I love how he just outright says the segment is set up. Its always been pretty obvious with these “randomizer” bits, but it was just funny to hear it from Jerry. He goes, “Oh, birthday clown,” like he just knows it off the top of his head 😂

[@0802turtleman]

Jimmy Fallon is the best thing that has happened to The Tonight Show since Johnny Carson. He is a comedian and musician!

[@deadball121]

While listening to this with my phone in my pocket I became convinced that Jimmy sounded more like Seinfeld than Seinfeld did!

[@PrimitiveBaroque]

Jimmy's rubber dividers impression was hilarious

[@philipbrister]

What a creative premise. Well done Jimmy.

[@dianecrane3419]

Jimmy is so good. He was impersonating the voice perfecting!!!!

[@anewbugmusic]

“Its gonna Have to go to charity bc that would be a terrible show” lmao

[@DaggerMan11]

SAVAGE

[@contaalt4742]

I never understand the shit people give about shows being rehearsed. It's a show for a reason. I don't get mad when I go see a movie and see actors, who rehearsed for their lines. It's entertainment, just enjoy it.

[@thesilvershining]

^ This

[@MichelleCoxPhotography]

I love Jimmy's impression of Jerry.. so funny ! haha

[@welltoucansamatthatgame]

I forgot how good an impressionist Jimmy Fallon is.

[@OwenGalicia]

Love the wait up bit! Reminds me of his book!

[@SDGuy1981]

My parents favorite thing to say was “honestly” and “will see”😂 lol

[@MyloshEK]

Thanks to Jerry and Jimny! You were great!

[@rodrigodias9925]

Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee feat. Jimmy was, in my opinion, the best one so far. They just get along so well that it's amazing.

[@seeyalaterstinky]

So, what's the deal with *airline food* ??????

[@jasonbeetham7421]

speaking of airline .....what's the deal with the helmet when you're sky diving?????

[@billsandiego3385]

Billy mays back from the dead

[@bluelambo5]

Jason Beetham it's to keep your skull from exploding while you're free falling. The pressure makes your head blow up but the Helmut keeps the skull together.

[@elevenseven4455]

😄

[@anthonyross4348]

@@jasonbeetham7421 You fall from that height, the helmet is using you for protection.

[@PuneKa]

Jimmy is extremely talented and funny and I love watching his show. I love almost all of the talk show hosts. Colbert, Seth, Conan, Fallon etc. they all have their different styles. Bashing any of them is so boring and unoriginal. Jimmy is awesome and you commenters are annoying. I'm drunk. Good night.

[@JustinCase99999]

Pune Kar In vino veritas.

[@MachiavellisThePrince]

Pune Kar, sick burn, bro.

[@PhillipNutt]

broooooo i agree with you so much. I definitely don't love jimmy's style and don't watch it but he's a funny guy and some of the youtube clips of his banger skits are great! i dont understand the hate for him (usually cuz the show is so light hearted instead of serious)

[@madelyneinot2126]

I love this comment

[@LeatherCladVegan]

In Biro Bullshitas.

[@PassionFashionArt]

I love this show, I think Jimmy Fallon is a good host, yes he is awkward and his laugh isn't the greatest but I honestly think he is genuine. Its just that he is awkward so his laugh sounds awkward but his so talented.

[@miltonngcomedy]

Oh man, this was downright hilarious! Just watching this before my standup tonight, shedding good inspiring ideas myself and Jimmy does a great voice of Jerry!! I want to see more!

[@shifty1558]

Jimmy is laughing about birthday clowns and Jerry is like why u laughing I haven't even got to the punch line yet?

[@jesus3300]

I think its because he already knows what it is and couldnt help but laugh at it

[@ACZiemba326]

Jimmy Fallon was amazing here, very impressed keeping up with a comedy genius

[@elenaocean5232]

Fallon’s idea for that comedy show was so good! That should happen!

[@aasthaagrawal8697]

I like how Jerry is praising every bit of his material

[@hortencekeitatcs]

Jimmy admires Seinfeld so much!

[@kjsciacca]

Was Jerry shooting down the Charity idea scripted? Usually i can tell but Jimmy looked legitimately upset

[@uTubeMeltsYourBrain]

It really was a stupid idea. But seemed earnest. And jerry Seinfeld really is kind of a dick. It didn’t seem scripted hahahah

[@independenttermite]

Comedians doing other comedians bits??....bad form old boy.

[@vep8434]

idk if its some taboo for comedians to do other comedians bits...or Jerry was upset that so many comedians would be there and wouldn't be getting paid ..all to charity...idk

[@jacobfloyd6975]

I don't think it was scripted. It pretty much threw Jimmy the last couple of minutes. He was trying really hard to redeem himself by making fun of Jerry for saying, "Oh, the birthday clown." He was done. Jerry's the man.

[@lottyl7249]

love this I can listen to this all day long!!! Thanks

[@mariesmith8454]

Jerry's one of the few comedians I can binge watch.

[@jesusortega5053]

The Pizza Hut one was kind of cheesy

[@Bobelponge123]

Get out

[@plushpuppy32]

Don't forget to tip your waiter

[@DERL3TH]

This is literally the first comment I've ever upvoted.

[@EdiCallier]

People like you make the world a better place.

[@turdferguson7112]

That was gouda! You deserve to get paid some cheddar for that!

[@sxxxxxlxxx]

I love the Jerry impression 😂

[@elysefairchild5111]

I love watching Jerry Seinfeld laughing at Jimmy doing a Seinfeld impression.

[@JohnCampos062298]

I'm loving the Sesame Street riff by The Roots with every joke intro and outro.

[@solodolotrevino]

I love Jerry not playing along and reassuring the audience this was rehearsed. Why would you expect anything else?

[@crazedxi2098]

I wasn’t fully looking at my screen and genuinely thought seinfield was the only one doing it 😂

[@dangerousaniimals]

Jerry's comment at 7:20 was probably the funniest part of this whole video.

[@uTubeMeltsYourBrain]

I actually don’t think that was scripted

[@pushmotivation-__asher1335]

I love these guys, so happy and positive

[@ilisten1163]

The funny thing about the Pizza Hut bit is now they’re making a Cheez-It pizza

[@EndureFlash]

This video should be titled: “Jimmy does a Jerry Seinfeld impression in front of Jerry Seinfeld”

[@Vyrkgrl]

Jimmy Fallon should patent himself as an antidepressant. I've never seen Jerry smile so much.

[@thesilvershining]

I was just about to comment this 😂

[@BrandonLongwell]

I really want to see a Stand-up Battle segment again. This was hilarious! I want to see it worked up to something like a legit stand-up improv against TJ Miller.

[@DillyDilly13]

“I have an idea, this is actually an idea.” You don’t say Jimmy.

[@Littlesaintfortnite]

Jerry great for first segment niceeee

[@kingsleycheng6681]

saintcharlezful i thouht you were a piece of hair

[@Howard007]

Fallon always graced us with our favorite tv icons back and better than ever

[@alexiscontreras4448]

When Jimmy goes up, Jerry is really just laughing at his own jokes lol

[@billpaxton7525]

Good job. It's like Jerry was right there, coming into every orifice of my skull.

[@bvuksharma]

Great Impression Jimmy

[@FredHerrman]

Love Seinfeld. Perfect delivery every time.

[@paulinechapman9319]

My luv of Seinfeld has been consistent over these many years...comedy always timely and believable bc he talks about everyday people and events...his comedy is so relatable ...admirably his comedy is clean..you can take your family to his performances..Seinfeld forever...❤️❤️🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@veronicam2942]

It seems like Jerry is purposely trying not to sound like himself. 😂 He doesn’t want Jimmy to win.

[@PickupthePieces76]

Jerry seinfeld in a 'who is the best jerry seinfeld' competition? Rigged.

[@totallybored5526]

PickupthePieces76 he’d did better than Charlie Chaplin who entered a Charlie Chaplin look a like contest and came third. True story

[@DailyFoodie]

Like this segment. Need to do more

[@Fifthelement203]

Rubber dividers was the best bit lol. Great job jimmy

[@englishgarden5702]

It’s just the way he laughs, people. Get over it!!!

[@RH-tv9hk]

Yesss!

[@shagunkhandelwal3414]

Yayyy!!! Thanks Tonight show

[@shagunkhandelwal3414]

On point with uploads 😍

[@trdidion]

6:46 sounds like the Matlock theme and the "Birthday Clown" bit reminded me of Eric The Clown from the "The Fire" Seinfeld episode. "You're hung up on some clown from the SIXTIES man!"

[@ChickenNuggetGangsta]

I had this playing in the background and I sometimes honestly couldn't tell the difference in the 2.

[@icedmelonsalad]

Jimmy's impression is so funny.

[@Spot-0n]

As much as I love Fallon, Seinfeld is Seinfeld

[@rt1110]

Something about the sound of that selector is mesmerizing

[@unitedstateser]

The music when they walk to the microphone cracks me up.

[@Acoustribute]

First time I ever noticed Jimmy looking visibly nervous for a competition...

[@dappleben7223]

Wooo!!! Jimmy Seinfeld in da houuuussee!!!

[@jaywjr2456]

"Yes, it would have to go to charity because that's gunna be a horrible show." I LOVE JERRY SEINFELD!!!!!

[@AAmoroso]

Dude. Jimmy. Comedians doing their favorite bits for charity. That is genius! Make it happen!