Stephen's Dark Night of the Sandwich

[@Drumit22]

Watching this makes me miss Letterman even more

[@superfantastic613]

I was really hoping they would blame the 'new cook' who would turn out to be letterman.

[@nothing-2-live-4]

+Fridge Magnet lol you're smarter than the writers.

[@MARDIUNO7]

NOW YOURE TALKING !!!...

[@chase-bank]

As brilliant as that is it would never happen, but they could still pull it off with someone else like Stewart

[@jamieohjamie]

@@chase-bank I would love a running gag of Jon Stewart popping up doing random menial jobs in skits like this.

[@leyroy1980]

That would have been hilarious

[@donvito7616]

I know its a joke. I know it was written to be awkward, but there was no magic like Letterman and Rupert had. I feel that’s what made it uncomfortable. Come back Dave!

[@JosephHenzi]

You're right, he just comes off rude.

[@BrianWardPlus]

Love seeing Rupert again!

[@victorkong82]

For everybody complaining that this remote was awkward, that's the whole point. Rupert's been on the Late Show since the 90s, his whole shtick is that he's a bit awkward and ambivalent towards the bits. Hopefully we'll see more of him in the future.

[@timothygraham4304]

This one seems to be about his business not being of high quality and that isn't on.

[@fseesauras]

This is for people who are familiar with the character Stephen Colbert. I thought it was funny.

[@ceeIoc]

He's not awkward, just shows zero emotion

[@LampoonGoon]

@@fseesauras But Colbert is doing a character anymore, that ended when he left Comedy Central. He's just being himself now, which has turned out to be rather unfunny.

[@TheClash122]

Timothy Graham I agree. Unfortunately Colbert is the person making this bit awkward. It seems mean spirited, even if it isn’t intended to be so. Not to mention, the whole premise is not that funny or even original.

[@bronzenrule]

Rupert Jee! Happy to see Stephen paying Homage to Letterman.

[@WilkinsonX]

Colbert has his moments, but this was just brutal. I need to watch a Letterman/Rupert sketch now to wash the taste of whatever this was out of my mouth. Rupert, you deserve better.

[@funnyfaceaz]

Yes!!! This skit was not funny. I felt badly for Ruppert. He's such a nice man.

[@billyb4790]

@@funnyfaceaz it's difficult enough to see Rupert so old (makes me feel old too!!!) but to have Colbert come in and mock him is just cringe. Love you Rupert!

[@peteregan5974]

this bit is severely undercut by the fact that there clearly is a slice of tomato on that sandwich

[@psterud]

+Peter Egan Yeah, strange bit. There's totally tomato on that sandwich. If there's anything missing from that sandwich, it's the Q-quality of his show.

[@TheShoeCheese]

+Per S Yeah you can even see a tomato seed on it

[@privateeromally]

+Peter Egan except there wasn't

[@JoshMarshain]

it looks like that's just more bacon...considering he's the one who ATE the sandwich you can probably trust that...stop trying to poke holes at nothing

[@TheQuietfun]

even if thats bacon on the bottom.. gotta make sure its a photo that lacks the possibility. good bit regardless.

[@Buenomars]

After he pointed to the bacon and lettuce, I thought he was going to point to the bread and say "toast."

[@brucejeanduc841]

Now I realize the talent of Letterman.

[@SimranKaur-qj7ng]

I really want letterman to be a guest soon

[@xzabath1]

I think Dave is on Conan's side.

[@shivavision8223]

@@xzabath1 What does that even mean? Conan and Colbert support each other. There are no sides to be on.

[@MatthewSchellGaming]

Always considered BLT a lunch sandwich.

[@ayatollahrocknrolla]

+Matthew Schell I've always considered sandwiches a lunch thing full stop. Is sandwiches for breakfast an America thing or something? It sounds weird. Next thing someone will tell me they have cereal for lunch.

[@JonathanCormier]

+ayatollahrocknrolla Cereal for lunch, yes. But only when getting up so late that lunch becomes breakfast.

[@jackschmit4696]

+Matthew Schell I've never considered one for breakfast myself, but now that the idea is out there I approve!

[@ayatollahrocknrolla]

+Jonathan Cormier I had a friend who insisted whatever the first meal you eat in the day is breakfast (breaking your fast I guess) but it never made sense to me because why would people say "I skipped breakfast"?

[@pennywisethedancingclown775]

Yep. I have a egg sandwich every morning, maybe even tuna some days.

[@romxxii]

Man, I felt sorry for Rupert.

[@dianewinters8628]

It was all planned in advance. Rupert's doing great.

[@shivavision8223]

@@dianewinters8628 It wasn't questioned if this was planned or not. Of course it is. But they made him look very bad.

[@SANTAMU3RTE]

lettuce is just crunchy water ...

[@mariokarter13]

Now that's just offensive to the flavor explosion that is standard tap water.

[@sumairb9978]

... and water is just 🅱️oneless milk

[@Koldeman]

We feel the same way about him, Rupert. Class? Nope. Tact? Nope. Funny? Well....he tries.....I think. I did a search for Late Show & Rupert and this was recommended. You should have countered "there's something very important missing from this COMEDY sketch..."

[@wenting2457]

No, if there's one thing that we know in this world, it's that the mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell.

[@Symphing12]

:)

[@dchan6002]

is that not a slice of tomato under the lettuce? i mean it's not a lot but it's there

[@tylerdragonwizard3281]

Yeah, there was tomato on that sandwich. Kinda made the whole skit senseless. Think they could have at least taken the tomato off the sandwich before taking that picture.

[@HQMatt]

That's b pretending to be t, g.

[@rdhdhttt]

+D Chan Yes, you can even see the seeds of the tomato if you look close.

[@drewwood6790]

+HQMatt Ha!

[@Lavvysuperstar23]

i think it's bacon

[@OmarDelReal45]

Ohh Letterman received his sandwiches without Tomato. I think Stephen needs to adjust

[@guellow23]

Nothing like going after a beloved character like Rupert for "laughs"...

[@chuckgriffith4539]

More Hello Deli please...😂

[@goal2004]

Someone heard "extra tomato", and probably wrote "x tomato", and then whoever prepared it assumed it meant "no tomato". lol

[@apatel478]

Any skit that brings back Rupert Jee's Hello Deli on the Late Show is a great skit.

[@operationcwaI789789]

it would have been funnier if Rupert offered another BLT to deliver.... Stephen would return to the show and wait for the sandwich... Rupert would walk in with the food, maybe on a silver platter.... Lid is lifted to reveal a BLT with a whole tomato.. Then Rupert would shout "SUCK IT, COLBERT" and walk off stage That's what would have happened if Dave was there!

[@MikhailKalashnikovMiG]

So glad to see Rupert return. He was one of the greatest recurring bits on Letterman! Oh and Stephen, on behalf of everyone with even the slightest bit of OCD, screw you for leaving that slice of tomato in the goddamn picture!

[@meghasharmaJ1]

so people just see Stephen Colbert on the street and keep walking?

[@jakemarsing2615]

Yes. It's New York City.

[@Sma5hy]

New Yorkers don't give a fuck.

[@ThisOldHat]

+megha sharma Jaded New Yorkers, what can you do?

[@ZAKITASHI]

+megha sharma Am i the only one who saw the bodyguards standing on the street?

[@meghasharmaJ1]

haha. New Yorkers don't seem to have a good rep. here :D and BLACK_WOLF I just saw the bodyguard too. That might explain the lack of reaction from people

[@PBTophie]

This would've been funny if it were Letterman doing the bit.

[@ericbrucker]

He’s no Letterman...

[@fairphil2890]

I LOVE Colbert, but this wasn’t “funny awkward.” This was “awkward awkward.”

[@allstar856]

Letterman always did skits to be positive of Rupert's shop. he suggested Rupert put in a Slurpee machine and then promoted it , he had Donnie Deutsch (branding expert ) create a commercial for him, Englebert Humperdink sing in his shop. All Colbert could come up with is a skit that essentially is a negative food review on nationl television , skit writers obviously didn't take business in college

[@cjever6625]

The second thing Colbert could come up with to pay tribute to Rupert Jee's retirement party was THE FRICKING LOBBY OF THE THEATER??!! A month ago Barbara Gaines' channel posted the tribute show that the staff and Paul Shaffer gathered for Rupert and his wife. I think it's a bit sad that they were placed on the lobby.

[@KingOfMadCows]

I can't believe Stephen wasted so much thyme on this. And just so he could vine about tomatoes. He's going to work extra hard if he wants to ketchup to his competition and apeel to a wider audience.

[@ikemanderson]

+KingOfMadCows We talked about this, dad.

[@KingOfMadCows]

***** It's a pun. Notice how I also said "thyme" instead of "time," "ketchup" instead of "catch up," and "apeel" instead of "appeal."

[@akadua1045]

+mprulez no it should be wine. thank u.

[@patrickhare_]

Yes

[@patrickhare_]

+Aka Dua no. Vine is a pun replacement for whine not wine

[@SukalpMishra]

I am sorry..sticking to conan for the remotes ..that was awkward and not funny

[@rafazeppelin]

I love Colbert but that was not funny at all. I cringe a little.

[@twocentzzz]

This isn't close to cringe

[@TheClash122]

@@twocentzzzYou’re right it’s beyond bring.

[@celtic745]

THE TOMATO IS RIGHT THERE! I CAN SEE THE TOMATO SEED OOZING OUT

[@tbx59]

Rupert would have been a better replacement.

[@johnsimmons831]

Excruciating. Rupert deserves better.

[@duckqueak]

i know its staged, but Steven being mean to someone in food service just isn't funny. There are people who actually get this upset.

[@petitequinte]

+duckqueak But that's precisely the point. He's poking fun at the people who do that shit. The guy in the restaurant is an actor who regularly appears in Colbert bits-so no, he's not actually being mean to someone in food service-and the punch line that really brings the satire home is that he is easily placated by free chips. It's actually a biting indictment of our "the customer is always right" bullshit that turns people into self-entitled pricks. And I think Stephen is poking fun at himself by portraying himself (ostensibly as "himself" and not his blatantly pompous character) in that way. It's actually pretty insightful, if you think about it.

[@duckqueak]

+ludwig van biteme huh, i didnt think about it like that. That guy looked so real lol.

[@JaredsGaming]

He's not an actor. That guy is the actual owner of the Hello Deli. www.hello-deli.com/faqs.php

[@marcaoutar2713]

@@petitequinte rupert G owns that Deli.

[@kordarron3501]

"And the potassium is good for, ya know, my... potassium stuff." 10/10 average U.S nutritional knowledge.

[@rickdeckard9810]

Haha nice to see Rupert still on the show.

[@Mariusioannesp]

"How does 'Sorry' put tomatoes on my sandwich?" Sounds like something my mom would say.

[@TheClash122]

Yeah that was out of line.

[@VariedVids]

Rupert returns! YAY!!!

[@chewyrocks]

MORE REMOTES!

[@lawrencedz3638]

Bring back letterman

[@LittleGreyBag]

Super awkward...funny remote idea but tone the stern attitude down, man.

[@local_peanut]

It was staged

[@local_peanut]

It's a bit

[@johnnyla]

I was hoping Dave would be the one working the grill.

[@IIODINII]

Ripert hahaha oh the good ol' times, I wish dave made a cameo.

[@Jason_Sutton]

Dave built him up and made the Deli a huge success and now the first bit with Colbert is making the deli look bad....not cool.

[@TheClash122]

Jason Sutton You’re right, this skit cast Rupert’s shop in a negative light. Not funny at all. Not to mention the material itself was unoriginal and not funny.

[@GameGuyG]

He should have handed him a Tomato at the end

[@BruceHansen]

We need more bits with Rupert Jee please

[@thepleblian2079]

That was stupid...

[@badad0166]

Bumpy. Magic was making Rupert do shameful things. Shaming him is not as good.

[@matthewbucher8227]

Rupert is the best. Ever

[@jontheroadagain]

Rupert deserved so much better than this remote. His earpiece bits with Dave were the best.

[@oliver7763]

I miss Rupert!

[@mirimu9300]

David Letterman rules!!!!

[@saeedkhan4302]

Free Chips ... I couldn't stop laughing

[@steveburns9939]

His assistant is cuuuuuuuuuuttteeee

[@FieldMarshalFry]

the CORRECT way to make a BLT is with *BACON*, lettuce and tomato, a single slice the latter two hidden under layers of bacon

[@pennyfarting]

+Field Marshal Fry Ah, a graduate of the Culinary Institute of Ankh-Morpork, I see.

[@Xalgucennia]

This really wasn't nearly as funny as when Letterman did this, I know it was a joke but it came off kinda mean whereas David Letterman came off more like a kooky friend

[@OneLove-ij2ss]

Dave and Rupert were a great team. Colbert is stiff and awkward.

[@mperer1687]

B.L.T Bacon Lettuce Toast

[@mariokarter13]

I'm getting the distinct impression I just saw a local sandwich commercial... "The Colbert Sandwich: Now available at random New York sandwich shop!"

[@groofay]

To all the HATERS in the comments: Yes, there was obviously tomato in the picture, but Stephen said he ordered extra tomato, which means it should be clearly visible in a cross-section of the sandwich in question. However, the order paper that Stephen produces doesn't seem to have "extra tomato" written on it, which should honestly be considered a more grievous offense than "a little mayo" because that means less tomato. On the other hand, even a normal amount of tomato should be reasonably visible in a cross-section of the sandwich, and not the tiny, shriveled excuse of a serving of tomato on display here. All things considered, I'm absolutely on Stephen's side in this case. A BLT with extra tomato should have more T than either B or L. A BLT without extra tomato should have an amount of T equal to that of B and L. If T

[@CaptPancake001]

BLT: Bacon Loads of bacon Ton of bacon

[@TheNetIsForever]

I can't believe they dropped Paul's name from the sandwich. You must make this right. bring Paul to your show and apologize.

[@eblackadder3]

The name of the sandwich has since been restored to the Paul Shaffer. I had one not long ago.

[@MAMoreno]

First the Soul, then the Scarecrow, and now the Sandwich. The Dark Night trilogy is complete.

[@billeyd.williams1111]

What is he talking about? You can clearly see the tomato under the lettuce.

[@petitequinte]

+Sébastien Henri that'sthejoke.jpg

[@mdevres]

The Fundamental truth of the Universe: Breakfast is the most important meal of the day! - Stephen Colbert

[@Tacomayor]

Yea yea Tomatogate for sure!!! Still a good way to get into the Hello Deli for a bit. Next bit: Colbert acts if something isn't right --'something's still bugging me' -calls the Hello Deli and orders enough BLTs for everyone in the audience and see what Rupert can deliver by the end of taping!!!

[@legasiguy551]

So nice to see Rupert! :D

[@Dept_Of_Ducks]

Yeeeeah. There was definitely tomato in that sandwich, Stephen. The description here is pretty great too: "But when it comes to sandwiches, nothing is every simple". Very? Ever? Which was intended? I must know!

[@mustardsfire22]

It's not tomato, it's more bacon. The oozing stuff is part of the bacon grease mixing with bread crumbs.

[@TheClash122]

Are you on drugs? That’s a piece of tomato.

[@knessing7681]

I use to work at a Deli sandwich shoppe, and 95% of the time, giving away a free bag of chips solve most disputes (customers unsatisfactory) in my experience.

[@022171]

not funny at all. even rupert understands that.

[@SamRiesgo]

Too much noise just for a sandwich, not funny :( Poor guy!!!

[@local_peanut]

It's a bit, it was staged

[@dre1122able]

There is tomato in that sandwich. Still love you Colbert

[@timothygraham4304]

I'm all for Rupert getting tv time but this seemed to me like he's being shat on. #badform

[@akadua1045]

+Timothy Graham what are u talking about? it's a bit, it's not real.

[@1houroflove186]

I'm stressing: Did Rupert REALLY forget the tomato or is he playing along with the gag? 🥪🥓🍅

[@badad0166]

My hunch would be actual sandwich inspired an homage to an old Dave bit. But the chemistry was off. Two standing around awkward bogged down. Thank goodness they had a solid out or that would have been historically not good.

[@cagedbeast43]

It’s television. That should answer your question 😬

[@rajnisharma6200]

He could not even make rupert laugh !!! Letterman would have made him laugh his "A" out

[@luckyjasonfan]

Stephen can be a jerk sometimes! Poor Rupert lol

[@JonathanHudgins]

I can't believe he made The Paul Shaffer into the Cobert! lol

[@nancymcmonarch]

That was mean.

[@azmendozafamily]

it is 3am.. I now want a frickin' BL(A)T.. bacon lettuce avocado tomato.. mayo with a sprinkle of crushed pepper on a toasted Orowheat oat bread... curse you Colbert... wait, his T is silent... why couldn't it be that his sandwhich's Tomato pays homage to his silent T by being absent?

[@jahimjauh-hey5653]

This doesnt work because it seems like its scripted. When Dave interacted with Rupert you got the sense that the interaction was genuine and Dave was teasing him in the moment.

[@CyanCooper]

He didn't say there was no tomato, he said there was a lack of it. He specifically requested extra tomato but that's all he got. Keep up if you're gonna hate!

[@DeesonJame]

Who the hell is Steve? 6:34

[@nicholasschoonbeck6866]

I love how many people saw discolored bread in a GIANT photo of a sandwich & decided that was the tomato even tho the man speaking said there was no tomato & the guy who made the sandwich said there's no tomato YET they insist they see tomato. This is why we can't have nice things.

[@TheClash122]

nicholas schoonbeck Huh? I think you need to look again, bro. There’s a slice of tomato on that sandwich.

[@BURCHDOGSHOW]

I really hope the restaurant doesn't close down once he retires

[@XzTS-Roostro]

... ... ... ... ... Free chips?

[@adj789]

I hate tomatoes

[@Drumulater1]

I really only clicked on this because I like Rupert Jee, and I saw Rupert Jee. We love you Rupert, we'd watch you all the time if you had a show. Stephen Colbert is a nothing to me. Honest to God . Thanks Rupert for the great entertainment! We love you! 3:54

[@buellerferris]

This show really went downhill after Letterman left. Even though I used to watch Leno back in the day, at least Dave was creative and many segments.

[@arjunk6]

I love tomatoes on my sandwich as much as Stephen does!

[@simransimran9339]

Oh Steven, you child! Don't give up the fight man. For chips, at least get a free sandwich!!

[@tigerbalm666]

breakfast is sooo over-rated...you won't die of starvation. Skip dinner, and you will di di die!

[@ktktoo8462]

Classic Rupert! Ahh...so good to see him. :)

[@Iwasunaware]

What will be part II after this Colbert sandwich introduction ? Michael Douglas as guest and remaking of Falling Down Coca Cola part in which he confront that Korean guy ? It would be excellent to see Michael Douglas with baseball tree again and Rupert G is perfect for the role as Korean guy.

[@zelda6378]

this is colbert's steve jobs moment however hes only talking about a sandwhich lol

[@MassiveScore]

My dad has pretty bad vision, even he saw the tomato when he was watching the show last night.

[@smr144]

Miss letterman... :(

[@haruruben]

The tomato just gets in the way of all that bacon- that’s a pretty generous portion of bacon