Stephen Holds A Town Hall Meeting

[@lednerg]

Such a good sketch. Stephen's kicking ass, lately. "Would you mind mouthing the words 'Thank You' as you sit down?"

[@plantsvsjunior2967]

+lednerg that was LOL material

[@lednerg]

Homster T Oh, geez. I didn't even get that it was referencing a specific thing. I forgot to watch the Town Hall and saw The X-Files instead (which was a disappointment, but some critics say it gets better.) Good job with the link, Hom.

[@Mercerenies]

+lednerg The first one was okay-ish. I was impressed by Founder's Mutation though, and critics seem to be saying the third one will be the best one.

[@cgnefarious5785]

+Homster T I've got to say, that bit is way funnier after knowing about the plant slip-up.

[@robertjenkins6132]

Thank you for your service.

[@charisamartin2152]

"I'm a child." - Stephen Colbert yes. That's why he's the man.

[@Clymaxx]

"I am a Netflix." Yes, I have known many like you, and more appear every day.

[@SaikumarKamtam]

+Clymaxx Thank you for your service

[@zelda6378]

+Clymaxx i live 2.5 miles away from netflix main headquarters nigga

[@aliensarerealancient]

+Clymaxx DOES HE KNOW HE'S AN AD?!

[@AGL23]

+Clymaxx I love how you totally screwed up his bit! EPIC.

[@Clymaxx]

AGL Captial Excuse me?

[@mariokarter13]

"The people watching at home became aroused when you started going casual. Do you have a message for them?" "Thank you for your self-service."

[@shiftywily]

I LOVE THAT AT 8:42 the old guy in the corner says "Samuel Jackson"

[@cloudmapper9501]

+06109633 hahah man, you got a sharp eye

[@Krissieo]

Holy shit. How did you spot that? That's bloody brilliant.

[@margaritam.9118]

How on Earth did you manage to spot him? :D Do you have a radar for old white guys who can't tell one black actor from another? xD

[@xanon4210]

+06109633 Freaking Jedi precognition over here.

[@treyreeves4015]

How did you see that? I was looking for it and it still took me forever

[@hungrylikethefox]

This is really one of the best sketches of Stephen on the Late Show so far. Brilliant jokes of a talented staff, great interviews with truly interesting people, the 'unintentional' educational value of the show and Stephen simply crowning that with his personality - his intelligence, quick wit, authenticity and humour. So, why on earth are these videos not getting more views??? Television ratings is one thing, but KZbin videos? I don't quite get it... it's just sad.

[@shannoncook4152]

Questions..."thank you for your service." Well done Stephen, well done.

[@fleurinoue4928]

I will never hear the word caucus the same way ever again, thanks Stephen

[@Nateguy632]

Stephen thank you for your service!

[@Buenomars]

Lol, the bearded dude nearly broke character but Stephen had things under control and made the situation comfortable.

[@lethalenoki]

Truths.

[@xs10086]

Why do birds suddenly appear every time you are near LOL

[@ronin19xx79]

5:01 The woman in the back is horrified by what she is seeing XD

[@SpoonDono]

The way you said caucus the second time reminds me of Jon Stewart I miss him coming into my bedroom each night .......on my TV

[@dougmercer]

One of the best sketches Colbert has done on the Late Show to date.

[@cierrafasken7849]

I like that bit of calf I'm seeing Stephen, don't be shy now

[@CandyflossCottonCandy]

Random Fact Guy is here In 30 minutes, your body gives off enough heat to bring a gallon of water to a boil Goodbye

[@lifeconfirmed5486]

why would I ever become cold?

[@djoakeydoakey1076]

+Candyfloss Ok then. Well try and find a way to contain that heat and make me a cuppa then pal

[@agentfungus9742]

+Candyfloss : Thank you for your service.

[@Arion661]

Man, Stephen's calf game is on point.

[@ronin19xx79]

I was hoping for Lawrence to ask him "Stephen what would you choose? The red pill or the blue pill?"

[@rmjungleberry164]

Stephen is on form when it comes to politics.

[@carstereobandits]

+RMJungleBerry Colbert and politics? Who would have thought?

[@sumairb9978]

We should thank him for his service

[@RockinSi]

This is a masterclass by Stephen, it's an incredible 10 minute single take sketch, at many times off autocue. What a performer!

[@okrajoe]

Stephen inspires us once again.

[@LIscariot]

The way he said "caucus" really felt like he was channeling Jon there.

[@rafaeltrivino1790]

Stephen had to drink a Bud Light? That poor man.

[@bloggs24]

hillary's questions were planted!

[@bloggs24]

+Homster T Stephen knew it too, that's pretty much what the biggest joke of this segmented was

[@SoNiKSh0t]

Not a planted question, but hand selected in favor of Hillary. The kid made a post on Twitter denying the allegations. I have no reason to believe he is lying, for he has no reason to.

[@itsashaka9574]

+- Adam - it's close enough to the same thing. Just like the large tendency for ignorant questions directed at Sanders that seem favorable, close enough to natural but still slanted.

[@shiftywily]

+- Adam - I agree, he isn't lying. But if you pay close attention to the questions Sanders got and compare them to Clinton's, and even more, how they were asked pfffff it's a joke. I mean, there's a reason why CNN corp is a top donor of the Clinton campaign.

[@Elohim83]

Brilliant, Colbert & staff on form.

[@glimeertwin2]

Samuel L. Jackson's question sucked.

[@erricomalatesta2557]

+Guilherme C. his name is Django you bumbling fuckwits

[@Erikaaaaaaaaaaaaa]

+Titty Mcgee That's Morgan Freeman you nitwit!

[@ajmoody457]

+Jen'Ari-Asha lmao its Lawrence Fishburn for crying out loud.

[@nickhill7024]

No, that was Shaquille oneal. Geez.

[@Erikaaaaaaaaaaaaa]

Agatha Jane Nice try! We all know its Michael Jordan.

[@oscarg2692]

why the hell would you watch 11 hours of a political hearing?

[@meandmrrogers8696]

I doubt he did

[@oscarg2692]

If he's crazy enough to enthusiastically support Hillary I think he's crazy enough to sit through 11 hours of boringness.

[@pearlfountain]

maybe not all at once

[@tonyatthebeach]

+Himps McGimps He's a retired middle class white guy, how many times can you mow the fucking lawn?

[@oscarg2692]

tonyatthebeach those people don't mow their lawns. They pay the immigrants they're always complaining about to do it for them

[@5ADSADIST]

"Mmm, that is domestic."

[@safealaswas2001]

just when you think Stephen can not get anymore awesome ;)

[@intrepiddk]

Colbert is so meta. Does it go over some viewers heads?

[@williamcortelyou4524]

+SpocketteINFJ Hey, may i ask what meta means in such contect? I use it as a term for the current ladder worthy lol chars.

[@intrepiddk]

+William Cortelyou I mean the metalevel. Maybe I used that term wrong here. I meant that Colbert often has some sort of subcontext in what he says or does. He's self referencial sometimes. The joke is between the lines if you will. Does anyone know what I mean?

[@poz1]

+intrepidro yes i do, its just satire of the things going on in the media or in politics, i think its awesome :)

[@Clymaxx]

+William Cortelyou Meta primarily comes from metaphysics, wherein physics deals with the physical realm, metaphysics deals with a level beyond the physical, like intangible concepts like the mind or spirit. You were referring to metagame, which is _the game within the game._ In gaming, there are the rules, and then there are the patterns. For example, in tennis, there are the rules that everyone follows. However, the *metagame of tennis* is the little things they do _to win_ such as putting some top spin on the ball, or spiking it down on the line, that are not mentioned in the rules. LoL has its own patterns that everyone follows without saying it. Meta used in this context refers to how Stephen acknowledges his satirical nature while also performing it live and realistically. It's a show _within a show._ He breaks the Fourth Wall by openly admitting planted audience members etc. Meta in literature and entertainment usually refers to a space wherein the work itself comments on the nature of itself or the genre, mode of entertainment, the audience, etc. It's like when characters know they're characters.

[@williamcortelyou4524]

Clymaxx Thank you so much. That was a great explanation and i am smarter for it. You sir, did me a service and i tip my cap to you

[@zanedietlin7645]

Duluth represent! You go beard guy!

[@twstf8905]

I honestly didn't know there was a Benghazi movie lol have I been living under a rock?! 😂

[@Bennirae]

the little bird in the beard quote was legit

[@TBird4490]

Thank you for your service.

[@TheActiveAssault]

A lifting joke, love it.

[@arcad1an292]

Thank you, for your service

[@Rhidalgo789]

Samuel L. Jackson is looking good these days.

[@liveslowordie5052]

Go Bernie!! #NotMeUs #feelthebern #Sanders2016

[@tomesther317]

Thank you for your service, Stephen.

[@kenobiadc]

Colbert is Great!

[@Moh4a4d]

Hillary Clinton turned into a reaction channel during that democratic town hall....

[@hyperion1028]

lol

[@JackHiker14er]

Fine Bros. should sue her

[@GrizonII]

I think this might be one of my favorite Late Show bits; it’s great. The “thank you for your service” is especially great.

[@jamesiu1234567]

omg the professional audience plant is cartoon hillary clinton!

[@agentfungus9742]

Stephen's almost as white as Conan, but Stephen doesn't glow in the dark because of random glow filtering dark body hairs. I love Stephen.

[@yasiryonus2114]

"I am a child", aren't we all!!!?

[@LisaLisa-rl3pm]

Anyone notice how quickly & comfortably he gripped that brewsky?!! 😂 Stephen, hon, get some sun 🌞 0X0

[@auditect950]

5:07 Seeing he's such a big Star Wars fan, did anyone else expect him to say "...as my Jango Fett"?

[@starrychloe]

6:16 Professional audience plant... LOL!

[@gedoplanet]

Lol professional audience plant. "I can see why they gave you this question."

[@greg-op2jh]

I am rewatching this..it's just very sad at where we are at now.

[@tweepy123]

"Get a room, guys" XD LOL

[@heyspinsugar]

So happy Colbert gets to do what he does best on the late show. love love love it

[@rnburton57]

7:00 It's "The Hammer" from "strangers with candy"!

[@noras.5355]

Awesome!

[@LordGodfrey]

Best sketch so far

[@NhemLee]

lmao the full time ceo gets me everytime. Thank you for you service.

[@moe2366]

0:38 Steve Harvey doppleganger in the bottom left

[@alfonshomac]

+Zonda _ That's Esteban Arby's at 3:38

[@MusicOrLoseItTV]

Double check the envelope

[@dr.edwardrichtofen365]

+Zonda _ Illuminati confirmed?

[@alanjhaugen]

Lovely stuff.

[@pepe6666]

great bit. really nailed the tropes

[@poz1]

This is brilliant. Satire at its best.

[@gunnin82]

This is the funniest Colbert sketch i've ever seen... Made me LOL the whole time. PS. Maybe it's because I live in Iowa

[@starwbh1]

So funny! Loved it.

[@prosecutorgodot519]

oh man, this episode was probably stephen's best yet!

[@LisaLisa001]

But rolling down the sock though... Omg lmao

[@cheekypasta55]

hahahaha omg. The family guy scene of undecided voters where Mayor West "answers" questions perfectly describes this.

[@mattaydlett8832]

hey that was jill newslady from real news tonight!

[@KingOfMadCows]

It's a bit premature to be concerned about the end of the Iowa caucuses. The situation is quite fluid and while some candidates are just limping along, there's still some stiff competition. We are far from the climax of the presidential campaigns. I'm sure Stephen can build a good rhythm for the coverage, pump out some great jokes, really give his audiences what they want. As the race gets tighter and tighter, and the excitement rises and rises, Stephen can fill his show with more and more election jokes, culminating with an explosion of hilarity that will leave everyone satisfied.

[@donnelwaddledee965]

Cum...thought someone should be blunt

[@funhippocampus7827]

You never disappoint. What's your Twitter handle?

[@DarkHorse0]

+KingOfMadCows You must have been very pent up. Keep letting it out. You'll feel so much better.

[@BlueyMcPhluey]

+KingOfMadCows I think you mean it will leave everyone feeling the bern (It's funny because it's a better sex joke and it's true)

[@johnclavis]

you know what else is fluid? The stuff in my pants!

[@bowlofrice1006]

CBS needed to blur out that calf, oh my Stephen you're giving us the vapors!

[@campos3452]

That guy's like Oh snap! it's "Morpheus"

[@TheStanishStudios]

As proud as I am to live in Iowa and have the opportunity to get at candidates first, we really did drop the ball by not asking the hard questions. Fair play, Stephen :P

[@Egg-mr7np]

Check out that line reading from Lawrence! Real acting right there.

[@mrmeeseeks6787]

ayo! today was leg day and totally hitting the beers to this hah love from NZ

[@KyRich2003]

1:53 weird that they show the clip where he says madam secretary on this show...which is a CBS show....and madam secretary is a CBS show. How ironic!*sarcasm*

[@adam_g88]

Just noticed the WLTX Coffee mug under his desk--- I love how proud he is of SC!

[@corsair4309]

Now I see just how long and how much Letterman and Leno were phoning in their jobs.

[@MrBloodbunny]

That was like Mrs Clinton: Hillarious! From Hungary I have to say: Stephen, thank you for your service.

[@randyd9414]

colbert you need some sun son

[@khadejahwhyte161]

I love this show. Stephen always nails it.

[@PrincessTS01]

i feel the bern

[@bananablama]

I laugh every time he drinks beer during his shows. XD

[@kouvaaj123]

illuminating

[@Rainy-In-The-Desert]

Yikes, I was hoping Colbert would keep removing clothes!! **cat calls**

[@kght222]

it isn't the last time you can say caucus on the air until the next, it is just the last time that you can use it as innuendo until the next.

[@peterschlemihls]

That's why I love this show.

[@edhardyguy715]

He didn't mention the way the questions were exposed. One of the people asking the questions fumbled and said "Oh i get whyd they give you that question" when it was his turn to ask hillary his "own" question.

[@1dareu2mov3]

What's with the audio skipping at 0:44?

[@forstefter35]

"why do birds suddenly appear every time you are near?"

[@samland9570]

*mouths* Thank you

[@TitoTimTravels]

...and a surprise visit by Cowboy Curtis!

[@EmmaSpAce111]

Minnesota beard man, cool! I am a Minnesota not bearded woman, I get irrationally excited every time I hear about my state.

[@Heartwing13]

Aww beard guy was nervous you can hear his voice trembling.

[@wilsonslusher3743]

5:22 Hillary is making a reaction channel now?

[@redrum0127]

apparently i have the same watch as Lawrence Fishburn. coooool

[@ArwenUndomiel406]

When I saw Stephen taking off his jacket, loosening his tie & rolling up his sleeves the only thing i could think of was:"PLEASE SPANK ME, SIR!!!!!!!!!!"

[@keishaproctor1448]

He had a sexy nerd moment. LOL

[@dhargetezan]

Colbert for president!

[@mr8ty8]

Actally i find that a very good question that was asked to O''Maley.all 3 candidates should be asked that question,Even to the republicans.

[@MrGrownman455]

Morpheus ???? WOW.. You should be the one asking him the questions about the MAtrix. lol

[@MultiRawrWaffles]

I think Stephen should run again.

[@AmiPropagator]

i really cant believe i never heard the cockus joke before, smh

[@Thefanworld]

I love Stephen