John Leguizamo vs. Crazy Legs: The History of Breaking in NYC | The Daily Show

[@melanielaura111]

As a New Yorker, this feels really special and I teared up when Crazy Legs talked about the Olympics and how far breaking has come. It's been such a treat to see these skits hand-picked for the guest hosts. I loved hearing about this history and wouldn't ordinarily expect to see this on TDS. The food looked so delicious and felt familiar. I wish both the dancing and the conversation had gone on longer. It felt bittersweet due to the length but also so valuable.

[@diskoeric2248]

subjective events shouldn't be in olympics. we already have problems with gymnastics and skating

[@FunkyChi1d]

@@diskoeric2248 It's only "subjective" when clear judging points aren't laid out.

[@diskoeric2248]

@@FunkyChi1d subjective as in the judges make the decisions.

[@FunkyChi1d]

@@diskoeric2248 I understand "subjectivity." However, if everyone (judges, athletes, etc.) knows the judging criteria, then the "decisions" can't be subjective.

[@diskoeric2248]

@@FunkyChi1d except when McKayla was robbed of Vault gold. Or do you remember the big ice skating scandal with Canada?

[@amyhester188]

As a 43 year old boxer still training and trying to keep up with the youngins, I feel that ambulance comment deep in my old, old soul.

[@ryanvoelker716]

😂

[@omggiiirl2077]

Oh so you calling me old at 45, I'm offended sir!😂😂😂😂 Naw i feel i feel it too. Now let go and rub my joints with this liniment here!

[@houseofknox8066]

Enjoying Leguizamo’s week immensely

[@mikekim1219]

I knew John was a top tier actor but he is killing it as a host. Make him permanent,please

[@silverserpent420]

I second that!!

[@renee149]

Agree!

[@rmr3528]

I third!!!

[@howamilooking5952]

Did great, but not my top pick

[@dreamrestore213]

AGREEEEEEEEEEEED...!!!!

[@kristinnelson-patel442]

It’s so cool watching John L get more relaxed and better at interviewing- and choose super interesting topics- through the course of the week.

[@DarmokAtTanagra]

TBH thought he hit the ground running, dude is a total pro, totally natural and authentic behind the camera. If he was the permanent host I'd be all in, he set the bar

[@BK2dafullist]

I was literally in tears watching the Olympic Breakers. To be there when it all began and to the global heights this has reached, is beyond anything I can put into words. Many if not most who were not in the culture doubted us, vilified us and shunned us. 🇵🇷 Shout to all NYC and Global Crews, all writers and The Almighty Universal Zulu Nation!

[@garyvanliew2689]

it's great that Crazy Legs is raising awareness about the Olympic team financial obligations. This should not be an issue.

[@sumnersvensson7237]

I didn't know it was an Olympic sport, guess more awareness needed

[@idkalan00]

​@@sumnersvensson7237 for the 2024 Olympics in Paris, Break Dancing will make its debut. The justification as to why the IOC is bringing "Break Dancing" is that it's a spinoff of floor gymnastics, which has been an Olympic staple for decades.

[@drew1980ish]

He's. Perve ! Sending dicl pics to chick's and not giving credit to TBB who actually Like batch and shark and jimmy dee

[@jesipohl6717]

The olympics are corrupt and pandering to autocrats and dictators on the reg. It's a testament to breakers own commitment that they have achieved any recognition in that environment, I'm not surprised about cashflow.

[@_Ph0enixx_]

I met crazy legs at a rave like 20 years ago and he was just the most charismatic and down to earth people I’ve ever met. I mean he really shows his passion for his people and he really spreads the love of breaking in dancing in such an amazing way😊

[@dlerious77]

I was a Breaker for more than 10 years with the crew Tha Nxt Level in my early life in NY and then some in FL and had been to Summit in CA, Rocksteady reunion in NY and the Pro-am in FL, met Crazy Legs danced with tons on crews and met some amazing people from all around the world where the only language we all understood was respect for the music and the dance. Ahhhh.....miss the old days.

[@romengoneg238]

Man you went to some dope jams. I only went to the freestyle sessions I was young and broke to travel. Ny would of been a dream to visit.

[@roskar]

I quit before my crew went to the big New York international contest, I believe it was in 1985, were you there?

[@dlerious77]

@@roskar bit before my time, I didn't start b-buying til 98

[@chinoasesino3465]

Loved this episode! Props to John Leguizamo n Crazy Legs....#NYCLegends

[@belindawilliams122]

So impressed with JL’s contribution to the Daily Show. Makes me feel proud to be Latino and I’m a South African. 🇿🇦😂

[@entlove1]

🤣😂🙌

[@sherriew36]

They should make John a regular..he's brilliant

[@cassandrabell6256]

😁

[@LindaC616]

😅

[@drebugsita]

😅🤣🤣🤣!!! One love for real though 💛!!!

[@spitfire4sergi]

WATCH HIS STANDUP!!! It’s an awesome blend of pure storytelling / drama and hilarious comedy. The older I get the more I cherish each of his specials.

[@pachucotirili]

I love how John Leguizamo does what everyone else does AND provides perspectives that no other late show does.

[@hmenef]

Yes he’s very skilled in the art of lying. For years this guy was claiming he was Puerto Rican and then we found out he had no Puerto Rican parents.😳😳

[@Trumptardz_eatadeek]

@@hmenef seriously? Never heard that? Idk why? Colombia is a beautiful country! 🇨🇴🇨🇴

[@thebratqueen]

Absolutely love this bringing more awareness to breaking being at the Olympics and what the dancers need to be supported. Great idea for a feature. Thank you!

[@myrahj1482]

He is so likable, just makes me feel happy watching him. 💕

[@vishortridge]

As a Puerto Rican, I accept you as a Rican and love you #johnleguizamo #boricua 🧡

[@WynterDragon]

It's cool to see John keeping it so real, even eating while talking!

[@dceplay]

And he’s 62 years old!!!

[@udntknomeXX]

Maybe it's just me. We woulda had to dance tomorrow cuz there's no way I'm walking away from that table of goodies 🤣🤣 So remember watchn crazy legs as a kid. Props to these guys for gettn down. I think I wretched my back & tore my acl just from watchn 😂

[@VictorAntonioLive]

You had me at 'alcapurria' 3:42 lol Metele Boricua!

[@ronnytaveras9431]

Thank you so much for this.. john you and crazy legs are legends..

[@pschreiber71]

That meal looks delish!

[@johnguillen68]

I'm 55yrs old from Flushing Queens and grew up in the breakdancing era. I had my own crew and we were awesome but RSC was the crew to beat besides NYC Breakers. I loved every moment of that era and wish to go back. Graffiti and breakdancing were my life. I love everything about Crazy Legs. All of Crazy Legs' documentaries should be put into one whole documentary.

[@speedtopia2013]

...it was a fun watching this segment. I am from the boogie dowb, Bronx and had the pleasure of meeting crazy legs and the rock steady crew when my son street danced with the breeze team usa back in the early 90s... those were such fun days ....

[@BebbaDubbs]

62 years old and still just as hansdom as EVER! Ps, I was so convinced JL was Puerto Rican, as a kid we'd call him "our cousin" 😂

[@msqunhua]

He claimed he was too.

[@knickemup5117]

He duped us

[@fugithegreat]

It's awesome that breaking is now an Olympic sport!

[@dodierules3102]

Bro John is soooooo under rated , I have all his stand up specials and every time I watch them they still have me dying , this is the only way I'd watch this show 💯 please keep him on

[@junito611]

Im 50 and I still kick it ,got into so many battles at the handball court in Brooklyn.Represent!

[@laalaa99stl]

Probably wasn't kidding about the ambulance on standby. That was pretty impressive considering their age.

[@wanderingyoutube]

Can't lie. When they started busting out moves, I feared for their lives 😅

[@Zr0din]

Amazing! If I tried some of those moves now, my knees would blow out!

[@matthewlockhart6159]

"You got information late. You're from Queens..." 😂😂😂

[@JUSLOFI]

I felt that... I'm from Queens.

[@yassqueen4069]

Never get tired of listening and watching you. You are so passionate about any topic you discuss that I can’t stop listening to you. Blessings John.

[@Erica-en2qz]

All these years, I thought he WAS Puerto Rican! Had to pause the video and look it up. Turns out he's Colombian. Second surprise of the video: Breakin' going to the Olympics in 2024!! Whaaaat!

[@drebugsita]

Makes sense that he’s from queens then

[@puertoriconnect4611]

Johnny Legs is the king 👑 Would be dope if he got his own show.

[@m.ericwatson968]

He should host this one full-time

[@Dangic23]

He had one

[@drebugsita]

Just me or does he look like he could be Fred Armison’s brother? If he has a show Fred HAS to make a cameo!

[@djdedan]

He got a new one about Latinos... i think it's on NBC....

[@hugh_jasso]

I love the Salsa John is dipping the Daily Show in with his guest appearance.

[@NomoOrelSax]

Wow, I've seen so many of my favorite comedians take that chair recently, many of whom I would definitely root for to take over, but JL is SPECIAL.. Has them John Stewart qualities.. Very funny, Very Intelligent, and actually cares about people.. I've always loved his work, his Netflix special on educating society Latino history was Amazing.. Would LOVE to see him get the opportunity to be the new permanent host!! 👏👏👏

[@drebugsita]

Yeah you can really tell his heart is in it, not that others aren’t, but it feels like he really has a sense of camaraderie

[@hustlenomickz7578]

Props to the PR's pioneering break dancing !!!!!!!!

[@CannaVic]

Man once they showed that up close shot of the food, when they first brought it out, I was done. I couldn't focus on anything else. That pernil w da rice!!

[@neftalinegron4611]

Being part of those wonderful times growing up in Brooklyn, NY, seeing lots of my friends dancing ,rocking, and having fun was the best time of my life . Thank you to you all

[@kenmasonj4812]

70, 80 and 90 !!! Old school MEMORIES !

[@pumpkinspicedragon7450]

Johnny Legs and Crazy Legs breaking after all that food😄

[@justblushapril3799]

The story was great idea! Thanks for sharing :-)😊

[@ninoflex3974]

it was awesome being the dj for this episode ! blessed ! keep the culture alive !

[@Carlos-xz3vi]

Oh man! Leguizamo taking advantage and giving props to the NYC latino culture! I see you!

[@js-zf1fu]

Breakdancing comes from black American culture

[@podracer35]

Interviews over a meal is awesome and I'd love to see more

[@drebugsita]

THIS WAS EPIC!!! Next level uncharted territory! Past, present, and future all wrapped up in comedic genius making history!

[@Dapper_Dean]

I met Crazy Legs in the early 90's at the peak of house dance and breaking, in a Zulu Nation convention(San Francisco). My man still had it. A true legend in the culture indeed.

[@Tony_AM009]

I just learned today that it's supposed to, or at least usually, called breaking rather than break-dancing. Glad I watched this video!

[@sweatygonzalez3412]

They are not the historians of hip hop..

[@jasonbean2764]

Jon is a national treasure!:)

[@untouchableMCs]

I fkn love this sketch

[@scpitts]

Beautiful culture, represent!

[@Eastsid3]

What a great interview. Don't hear about Crazy legs too often.

[@Klos1neMN]

Yeah...there's a..uh, reason for that. Do a KZbin or Google search. A lot of cats turned their backs on Legs and RSC. He's a legend for sure but he maybe didn't have the right response to a recent development.

[@melanielaura111]

@@Klos1neMN Would you mind posting a link? I did a search but not sure I found what you're talking about. I'm curious.

[@Klos1neMN]

@@melanielaura111 kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZqlkGh_nt6Jn9k

[@Klos1neMN]

@@melanielaura111 Legs was accused of sending pics of his nether regions to women at a certain point of time. He did own up to it, he admitted wrongdoing.

[@marissaelera5817]

I want to burst into tears of pride seeing John’s success and excellent ambassadorship of my heritage. If he became permanent host, I would watch every single day.

[@CardLady]

That was something i didn't know! Thank you for woking me up!!

[@KODmasta07]

Legit interview, real questions, and a sprinkle of comedy while being themselves

[@Sooopa_Doopa]

That Queens slander at 4:15 mark was uncalled for!!! 🤣 QGTM!

[@lorrainescandia6267]

Brings back a lot of great memories for me. Great segment.

[@rmr3528]

Yessss Leguizamo for Daily Show host!!

[@sandrar852]

I loved this so much!!! Too funny! Wish you could share even more about hip hop dance.

[@diamoneyes3737]

I grew up in the Bronx in the 80s n 90s and this was special! Thank you John.

[@pvj2234]

70s and 80s then moved to l.a., til this day I can’t explain it, the atmosphere was very unique, had to be there to really understand

[@mlggamer5296]

Wow John won that battle congratulations man! Both of y'all did your best even if you weren't like in your Prime I didn't even know John could do that. I just learn more about these hosts more and more every week

[@jesipohl6717]

Freak was Epic, I did not know Crazy Legs was choreographer, awesome connection.

[@819phoenix]

Yes. Hopefully John and crazy goes to the Olympics next year to see the breakdancing

[@clumsiii]

this should be a segment! Send John to the Olympics! Great idea * I mean as a field correspondent, lol not to compete

[@819phoenix]

@@clumsiii that would be dope.

[@clumsiii]

@@819phoenix yaya! Like Tepper but Leguizamo! PS it's you're idea and it's awesome **also not "like" like tepper..just the mic in the field. I really hope the daily show rotation keeps rotating! So many possibilities

[@MishaFoomin]

How is Crazy Legs not on the US official team as coach, or as a judge at Paris?

[@idkalan00]

​​@@MishaFoomin same reason why Tony Hawk wasn't a judge or coach for skateboarding in the Tokyo Olympics, because they have other judges for that

[@MC-dk7tr]

😂 he got ‘em with the worm comin’ out the gate! 🤣😉

[@virginiamiller4890]

Thanks for giving a name to the dance I've loved for so long!

[@emiliodiaz8082]

I knew Crazy Legs’ cousin back in PR. We used to make fun of him for his thick Newyorican accent but the kid could also breakdance like a madman.

[@idkalan00]

When I heard a couple years ago that they were adding "Break Dancing" to the IOC, I thought it was due given how it's a spinoff of floor gymnastics. I know people don't like to think about that relationship between the 2 because of classicism but it's true. The skills needed just to do a fraction of the moves breakers do with their bodies is on par with gymnastics.

[@warnutztheloser]

Dope interview 💯💯

[@mitsumeeshi]

Whoah! We need this every week! :-) John and Crazy Legs eating and breaking! ;-)

[@anadepina2696]

He said, “biting.” 🤣🤣🤣

[@QLivin]

Latinos do that very well

[@jonathanrio6587]

Mr. Leguizamo is KILLING it as a host! I LOVE that he is bringing all these Latinx voices on too!!!!!!!!

[@vorhese]

I wish I had some of Leguizamo's genes. He's 16 years older than me and I look like his grandpa, his old pale white bald grey gramps.

[@surewhatever8843]

Loved this interview! Can we get John as a regular special correspondent to do more pieces like this?

[@mlggamer5296]

John Leguizamo is cool officially

[@lightwarrior1]

John Leguizamo is a Great Host for the Daily Show!! 😂😂🤣🤩😍🥳 I'm watching all Jhon's episodes 😂 🤣he's so funny!!! He's Just perfect for this job!!😎👍👌😃

[@imhereforthework]

Amazing show style and presentation. Different and real authentic.

[@nicolehunter5927]

Yes ! The Bronx! Graffiti on the trains, Beat Street , breaking, Krush Groove.

[@msavina9129]

Breakin’, Breakin 2 Electric Boogaloo. Chaka Khan. Laying out the cardboard in the parking lot/driveway to break on. Those were the days.

[@shaynejenkins446]

John Leguizamo only started break dancing to fit it into his stand up skits. Yeah way way back in 2012 LOL.

[@haetienne]

John L is a person true authenticity that you typically to see at this point in their careers

[@DogonChild]

This is from the hip hop archive ❤

[@fabc1966]

Most hilarious dance off ever!

[@mlggamer5296]

Look at the food though! 😍😍😍😍 I'd like that any day

[@ColorWaters]

I truly enjoyed this video.

[@romievthedon]

Love seeing my culture represented. Puerto Rico deserves more representation! Luis Guzman and Jenna Ortega had amazing roles on Wednesday. Bad Bunny and Rauw Alejandro are worldwide. We bring high quality entertainment and our people still suffer as second class citizens on our beloved island. Viva la isla del encanto. Puerto Rico esta bien cabron!

[@burt1851]

Word up!!! 💪😎

[@_Ph0enixx_]

My friends that are Puerto Rican are some of the funniest, most loyal and special people I’ve ever met. They always just wanna bring joy to everything and it feels like life is a celebration all the time around them. I’m so blessed to have been introduced to the culture because it’s a beautiful one. You’re all so spicy and I love it. 💜💜💜

[@dryinkdryink675]

Breaking ain't yall Culture. It's Black American Culture that yall copied. Bad Bunny...lol..be serious

[@chopitupradio4286]

Break dancing ain’t Puerto Rican culture, it came from Black American culture. Salsa is your culture.

[@MikeDMinor]

I wondered if he was still dancing like he used to... Better him than me! LOL

[@mansacatlett1893]

Yo as a person from Indiana, thanks for representing the generation.

[@fejimanz]

This segment shows that John would do a great job hosting any show.

[@generalinformation3507]

That segment brought back a lot of memories. I used to go to school with rich at JFK high school in The Bronx. Always a cool brother👍🏿

[@Kohibabeatz]

Props to crazy legs a tru hip hop legend The contribution RSC had to hip hop culteure was huge … Respect

[@roskar]

I performed for Puma with my crew at the fashion show in Munich in 1983, and New York Puerto Ricans did the show for Adidas. I'm pretty sure it was Crazy Legs with his crew, they were amazing, fantastic times!

[@thefpvlife7785]

John is such a great man to unite all Latinos of all walks. TY John for this epic battle with a legend.

[@TheAvargas687]

I grew up in the 80s and it was a pleasure and a life time full of happiness ,the best memories as a kid ,the 80s was the best decade ,music ,clothes ,sneakers ,cartoons ,toys , 😊

[@soupadoopafly]

Yooooo! Im lifted by this! Big up

[@patrickscannell6370]

Doesnt look a day over 35 is right :O John L. is over 60 years old!

[@imani0518]

The FOOOOODDDDDD!!!!!

[@phraydedjez]

Word, as someone who is going through culinary school to become a chef thats all I was looking at!! I wish they talked more about the food. Im about to bounce to the kitchen and get my chew on. lol. actually JL could start a dope TV show about food.

[@LindaC616]

Did you see the movie they did on the food truck?

[@debbiedoodiedandi]

I know! I rewatched the clip to see the name of the place. I hope I get a chance to eat there some day

[@StewChicken42]

Leguizamo's so funny, man. 😂

[@gadeyeye6268]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾✊🏾👍🏾💪🏾✌🏾 Respect brother gods. Support this brother.

[@BoricuaNyc]

LEGEND👑🤸‍♀️🇵🇷🗽

[@andreaj9049]

This was way cool!! Crazy Legs a legend❤!!!

[@ShinRyojin]

My introduction to Crazy Legs was from Def Jam Fight for NY and from there started learning about the Rocksteady Crew. Such a legendary figure and crew ❤