The Criterion Episode | The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers Podcast Episode 39

[@alexisnicholson2441]

People Getting Punched Before Eating is criterion and this is the hill I'll die on.

[@toastedjoe1013]

It won for the music alone.

[@jonathankiwi4670]

I'm on that hill with you Quaid

[@TimeTravelingBunnis]

Yep!

[@Alfareon]

Seth and his cronies clearly don't get it

[@supernovaqq]

You can't spell CRITERION without PGPBE. And none of this namby-pamby alternate category nonsense, either.

[@katieorr3903]

I think you guys criminally underrate Doppleganger. Judge all you want- I laughed for like 5 minutes when they sincerely couldn't tell Andy and Horatio apart. I still love that sketch.

[@videogamechangers605]

Seth's sketch comedy career peaked when he tapped that wall. It should be criterion for his sake.

[@eddiegonzalez8168]

Seth Myers: "imagine it's October 2001" Mike schur: "it's October 2001? Well there's anthrax in the building we have to leave" Dude that was such a quick witted and hilarious response that it made me think ”ahhh yes, this is why parks and rec, the good place & Brooklyn 9-9 are among my all time favorite comedies". Well done schur.

[@rzerobzero]

Hearing Michael Shur aver his fandom and state the importance of The Lonely Island to SNL and comedy in general is so fucking validating to a die hard fan like me. Love the pod.

[@OSUMustard]

I think they missed the best part of laser cats. The "sketch in a sketch" of 2 guys bothering lorne with increasingly bigger bait. Laser cats is criterion. All 7 in as 1 spot. Its own subcategory

[@DTylereRod]

It's like the Marvel 18 year arc. It's the whole thing that is impressive. They took the dumbest idea ever and rode that pony to the damn moon. Lonely Island in a nutshell.

[@2nd3rd1st]

SubCATegory, I see what you did there

[@LemonZest]

They all say "I should note." It's like 3 Seth's up there 😂❤

[@Idefilms]

Amazing catch 😄

[@nannerz1994]

I started doing a count of "I should note" and "I will say" In the comments on every podcast and late night clip Seth did but it just got so exhausting I couldn't even pay attention to the actual thing.

[@LemonZest]

@@nannerz1994 That's how you know there's too many lol I love it though

[@daylightrambler]

36:05 United Way is a top ten all time SNL experience- this was before the Mannings were omnipresent, and hearing him toss his squeaky-clean image away in 3 minutes was a revelation. I laughed my ass off.. and it still holds up! Peyton cussed those kids out sooo fluently

[@flowershavesacs]

What these slightly older guys don’t realize is when Laser Cats came out us younger guys had been making videos like that in high school with our friends. And now one of them was actually on SNL! It was like one of us made the big time and maybe the rest of us could too

[@clever-username]

Yes! They keep mentioning how the Lonely Island was a sea change for comedy, yet can't see how Laser Cats epitomizes everything about that generational shift. Making goofy shit with your friends isn't just the concept of Laser Cats, it's the Lonely Island as a whole.

[@sircolejerkin9540]

I think it’s very simple. You can’t have one laser cats without the others it’s a collective. Therefore, I argue the Laser Cats Saga should join the criterion as one spot because of their influence and historical value

[@TimHotchkin]

Instead of choosing one installment, perhaps all Laser Cats could be entered as a single body of work into the criterion collection.

[@mnchls]

as their box set, Bergman style

[@eruption257]

The Godzilla boxset of this Criterion Collection

[@TimeTravelingBunnis]

If you're gonna do one though, I vote for the one with Steve Martin comparing it to King Leer, then being told to get out.

[@Flash007b]

40:17 - Seth's impression of Andy singing is always spot on, same with the Greatest look in the world

[@delray8762]

Forever bewildered that no one involved in the pod loves and respects the actual work of art that My Testicles is. It's Criterion to ME!

[@alejandracartwright8923]

I had never seen it before the pod, but you bet I voted Criterion!

[@eruption257]

@@delray8762 My Testicles is on equal footing with Xavier: Renegade Angel, the Tim & Eric œuvre and the works of Neil Cicierega as a formative reason my sense of humor is so goddamn weird and I will love it forever for that. It's Criterion in my heart.

[@primis82]

I got excited with the intro, then I got sad I wasn't getting my weekly fix of new TLI content, then I got happy listening to clips of the shorts again ❤❤❤

[@Tig.]

here is the rundown of the first 34 digital shorts as judged by Jake Tapper and Mike Schur split into the established categories. the number before the names are order of appearance on SNL. when a discrepancy exists I clarify in parenthesis. Watch this podcast before moving on to the list if you dont want anything spoiled. (HARPOON CATEGORY) 13. Harpoon (Schur placed it above criterion, Tapper voted kim's videos) CRITERION 2. Lazy Sunday 6. Natalie's Rap 8. Lazer Cats 1 (Tapper, Schur votes syllabus or kim's videos) 14. Dick In A Box 21. Dear Sister 24. I Ran So Far 28. The Mirror 30. Andy's Dad (Tapper, Schur votes just no) SYLLABUS/ADDITIONAL READING 4. The Tangent (Schur, Tapper votes kim's videos) 12. Cubicle Fight (Schur, Tapper votes just no) 22. Roy Rules (Tapper, Shur votes kim's videos) 24. I Ran So Far KIM'S VIDEOS 3. Young Chuck Norris 17. Body Fusion 29. Hero Song (almost criterion for both) 33. Best Look In The World JUST NO 1. Lettuce 5. Close Talkers 7. Doppelganger 9. My Testicles 10. Peyote 11. Andy Walking 15. Lazer Cats 2 16. Nurse Nancy 18. Andy Popping Into Frame 19. Business Meeting 20. United Way (both no but Seth made a new category for it as ESPN CLASSIC) 23. Talking Dog 25. Brian Diaries 26. People Getting Punched Right Before Eating 27. Grand-kids In The Movies 31. Lazer Cats 3D 32. Daiquiri Girl 34. Japanese Office

[@lb5368]

🫡🐾 Thank you for your service!

[@NiklausJAX]

Doing the Lord's work!

[@sherinameless1618]

It's a rarified audience indeed who listen to the podcast, and are fans of Lonely Island and Seth. But unless they also watch Corrections and are part of Jackaldom, they are not really part of the elite. Sorry, Tapper.

[@abarfriedrich5027]

So I am now officialy (spelling? - asking from Germany) an elitist 😳

[@langleymneely]

@@abarfriedrich5027I prefer the moniker “THE Elite”, gives us more self made authority!

[@abarfriedrich5027]

I'll go with that 🌻😀🌻​@@langleymneely

[@silverXnoise]

Mike Schur made _Parks & Rec_ so I think he’s basically a TV God, and as such, omniscient. Tapper, on the other hand, better consider his words and actions very carefully.

[@nannerz1994]

If Seth fans are Jackals what do you call Lonely Island fans? Islanders?

[@FestivaGuy]

Correction for Seth's Seinfeld sketch: The iconic bass line for the Seinfeld theme song was actually played on a keyboard. No bass guitar was used. Therefore the sketch should feature a keyboard player, not a bass player. The 360 Systems MIDI Bass was an early sampled bass unit that was used to create the show's signature slap bass sound.

[@DNTXPCTMCH]

Jake tapper took Seth’s “I Should Note” ❤😂 I am one of the fans Jake describes. I love seeing the flashbacks! Thank you for this conversation. I always enjoy when Jake is a guest on Seth or Stephen.

[@sammyjeanh]

I also remember where I was when Lazy Sunday came out/ seeing it live on tv- being 13 years old at home, and loving it

[@gratefuljackal8183]

Every Monday, I can't wait to listen to this. But these bring me so much joy that I save them until I'm having a really bad day. 💙🐾🐾

[@MitchMeetings]

Dear sister is top 10 and i dont know why but i will die defending it.

[@fightthepowerman]

RIP Mitch we hardly knew ye

[@SceneComparisons]

Laser Cats is Criterion for sure

[@chabnormal]

Yea, the whole arc

[@DNTXPCTMCH]

I love how Jake keeps calling lonely island ding-dongs. 🤣 dong. I bet Andy loves it

[@danielbeshers1689]

LI&SM listeners are the criterion collection of KZbin consumers.

[@lb5368]

I'll take my spot at Kim's Video, with the ultra-niche underground weirdos 🐾🤣

[@mr.deadbutdreaming9628]

I love that this is how I start my Mondays now

[@ILostYourSoul]

Not on Instagram, so didn't vote, i agree with firm five, but The Mirror is a no (additional reading). People Getting Punched Right Before Eating is so joyously silly i would make it a YES. And Lazer Cats should be yes as all 7 in one, if only because my 8 year daughter asks to watch Lazer Cats more often than Frozen.

[@alanp6103]

God, a Lonely Island Criterion disc à la the Beastie Boys Anthology is all I want right now.

[@tylermbussey]

commenting to leave a thought for the gang: just wanted to say that for whatever reason, Andy's recurring line from the Shana sketches "me too as well" lives rent-free in my head and is something I say whenever the opportunity arises, it is one of my all-time favorite "no one thinks this is as funny as me" things

[@carriefrazier1809]

Tossing in my vote (again) for People Getting Punched Before Eating- I think this is the one I rewatched the most out of TLI’s early shorts, and seeing all the other support for it here in the comments I’m not alone in my love for it

[@TimeTravelingBunnis]

"People getting Punched" fucking rules. I imagine being close to it in the comedy world can change your perception of it. It's so good though.

[@bryanfountain]

"My testicles" is so fucking criterion. Maybe Kim's videos, because there was a point in time where you couldn't find it on KZbin. But personally criterion. It might be my favorite thing the lonely island ever did. So Seth Myers and mose from the office blew it.

[@delray8762]

It's a nice day! Relax!

[@linsle]

Justice for people getting punched!! It’s always been one of my hubs and i’s faaaaavorite.

[@joeydaniewicz6980]

Excited to listen to this, despite Jake Tapper's recent role in smearing Rashida Tlaib. Up yours, Jake!

[@Alfareon]

laser cats: the series is like a 301 class with pre-reqs

[@LemonZest]

They all say *I should note." It's like 3 Seth's up there 😂❤

[@DNTXPCTMCH]

I noticed immediately too!

[@langleymneely]

54:23 This made me laugh so hard I almost choked on my breakfast! Goddamn Tapper! Lmao!😂🤣

[@chabnormal]

An Criterion episode

[@snogrog]

Here to say that Laser Cats as a whole should be in The Criterion Collection. It’s too hard to say only one is great and they are important as a collective. It should be viewed as the “Laser Cats Box Set.” You think EVERY Godzilla movie should be in the Criterion Collection? No way, but as a piece of pop culture? Yes way.

[@hazalbulut5809]

Can’t believe I am being made to listen to Jake Tapper bc I like the lonely island.

[@Idefilms]

That _is_ quite a sentence.

[@MaiaZewert]

Say what you will about the choices made in this episode, “That’s the ethical standard these ding-dongs have” is the quote of the episode and I will not hear arguments.

[@joshwalker8243]

I was pleasantly surprise by Jorma's cameo in Sonic 3. Doesn't look like he cameoed this episode.

[@silverXnoise]

Well, if he cameos too many times on the podcast, it stops being so special.

[@Lechugameister]

The levels of joy I achieved to see Jorma grace a Sonic movie is something I can’t disclose to just anyone

[@Compasskraft]

I mean this with as much respect as possible: who gives a hot shit what Jake Tapper has to say about any of this?

[@mattranney6686]

2025 should be the year of the video podcast for The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers podcast.

[@fernandabarrerarivera3965]

I can't believe United Way didn't make criterion but The Mirror did? Hacks!

[@degreekelvin]

Neither of them wanted to be accused of transphobia on social media. They basically traded Andy’s Dad for The Mirror. The user vote got it correct

[@Skinney135]

United Way is criterion in my book. Mirror shouldn't even sniff criterion.

[@mildsoup8978]

They talk about her all the time but I've never seen Anne Goldenera as a cast member on SNL was she a writer???

[@lb5368]

🤣

[@katebell1974]

Nan Golden

[@Alfareon]

after the full criterion canon gets established, the cover short must be crowned.

[@MitchMeetings]

I was on fence about tapper getting a say, Mike sure I get it he is a comedy genius but by end I think Tapper is passionate enough about the sketches while also being very well spoken from being broadcast journalist, so he can organize his thoughts very well.

[@MitchMeetings]

Sorry but Doppelganger is amazing

[@silverXnoise]

I’m watching all of these old eps in-full as you get to them, enjoying everything, very much, as it is being regretted by the boys. Is Tapper doing that? He better be. They need to be the _best of us_ if they want the power and authority they claim. Mike Schur can do no wrong, keep making perfect television, sir 🫡 no notes…watch it, Tapper 🤨…

[@Alfareon]

the laser cats with Kenan playing the moonwalking death robot belongs in criterion

[@saxmaverick]

23:17

[@gorogg_]

I am now caught up with The Pod.

[@TheNejD]

people getting punched before eating is 100% critereon, its the perfect andy sketch.

[@erikshaw7]

If Jorm doesn’t talk about Sonic 3 we riot

[@Roughngreedy]

wtf? Why Jake tapper? Naw I’m good on this one

[@connell8]

Wait, is Seth saying there was a viewer vote because I haven’t seen anything and I can’t seem to find where any voting has taken place…

[@Kelsbels15]

There was a link on Instagram stories a couple of weeks ago 😊

[@primis82]

Link to the form is still on the insta, not sure if it's closed yet or not

[@connell8]

Y’all the best, thanks for pointing me there! I follow like every other account but somehow missed they created an Insta for this pod. Found the form and filled it out! Thanks again!!

[@rankinsean]

Finally out of the (criterion) closet!

[@rentfn]

United Way is Criterion and crimes were committed!!!

[@jbiquez]

Laser Cats is criterion... Period!

[@jonathankiwi4670]

I am annoyed as Body Fusion is not Kims Videos/ Additional Reading. I think how they talked about it on the pod is so impressive how they where able to accurately achieve the look of those videos and everyone's performance really brings up the quality also. Any other Quaids argee with me?

[@eruption257]

Well, now we need one of these episodes with Bill Hader, someone who's actually been in the Criterion Closet multiple times who can REALLY judge what's Criterion-worthy. Bonus points if he hasn't seen any of these ahead of time and just keeps comparing them to Luis Buñuel movies none of the other shock jocks have seen.

[@jacksonlange851]

I’m really sad that Andy punching people right before they eat didn’t get a nod at anything, everytime I watch it I die of laughter like die then have to come back to life, please next review Andy punching people right before they eat gets a nod at underground favorites.

[@lockelamorra9375]

Jake does news stuff!! Thats too fucking funny

[@pgavin]

Rewinding for a sec - you were way too hard on yourselves for My Testicles. I mean, not Criterion but it was WAY better than you remember it being. Love the throwback hip-hop lingo and as Lorne would say (or as you would say Lorne would say) "You see Tom Hanks, Amy, Maya and it has the LOOK"

[@dannyjersey7767]

People getting punched in the face is absolutely syllabus for the comedic and editing techniques that they applied through the following years of the journey.

[@lb5368]

Just because we're not on insta doesn't mean you should disenfranchise us, Seth! Give us the voting link!

[@mikehenderson2232]

Will there be an episode with Bill and Jonah to cover the roast of James Franco? At least an honorable mention for Andy's anti roast?

[@katebell1974]

I love Andy’s anti roast! I think it is one of the most creative roasts I’ve ever seen. He just crushes as always

[@Angelicanothamilton]

At least one laser cats should be criterion. There should just be a whole episode where you guys decide which laser cats makes it in.

[@ngr_nj]

Yes to the mirror and no to the Hero song, punch people before eating, and Roy rules ???? I feel insulted

[@withiddenoise]

The bass for Seinfeld was played on a keyboard.

[@fightthepowerman]

My whole life has been a lie.

[@Psychotron7x2]

Take out The Mirror and add Roy Rules, then we’re good. 👍🏻

[@jbtoy]

Travis Kelce, Eli Manning were also amazing actors.

[@matthewgeiger9188]

United way is criterion for me

[@BobSiefken]

#JusticeForLaserCats

[@Hi-Im-High]

Nooice!!!

[@TheNeojanus1]

Time checking the pod in the pod

[@garrykanter5773]

No Lasercats?! That would be like keeping Pete Rose out of the Hall of Fame!

[@geefbird]

45 seconds after upload, I am here. Crazy.

[@langleymneely]

I love moments like that!

[@sammyjeanh]

You would say Dear Sister was nostalgic when it was parodying something barely 2 years old?

[@mildsoup8978]

Shout out to Rob Kerkovich for being the reason I started watching Brooklyn 99

[@sheridan7475]

You should’ve told them you love them Seth why so stingy with your love ❤️

[@chrismurphy5787]

where does one vote?

[@BeeranProductions]

Amazing! How can I also vote?

[@matthewwisner2153]

39:08 Giving this one criterion but not Punching People Before Eating is shocking to me.

[@fanciestofcats7111]

I have so many questions about this show. But in honor of Jake Tapper, I will not be making and follow-up questions

[@amandajorrin]

seth didn’t tell us he loved us at the end 😔

[@camilagnorth]

The legend of the legends mike schur !!!

[@nannerz1994]

Lol they tell you who's talking in case you don't know

[@hannibalsolo4409]

Is the Criterion collection a bit or are you actually releasing a Criterion collection, because I feel like maybe you should. Maybe it's just nostalgia talking, but I want a physical media collection. Fuck digital. I mean, not digital shorts. Love digital shorts. I wish it was hot enough to wear shorts.

[@Skinney135]

Where the heck was this poll? I wish I could have voted

[@y0uareatube]

30:52 Laser Cats 2 is Criterion

[@adamadamadam321]

I was asleep in bed on a Sunday morning and received a drunken phone call from a friend at 7am. He asked if I saw Lazy Sunday, I told him I would go check the DVR, and he screamed something about how I didn't deserve Mr. Pibb and Red Vines and then hung up on me.

[@missuschainsaw]

Gasp! The People Getting Punched Before Eating erasure is real!

[@roarmalf]

I put off watching the weekly LI&SMP episode as long as I can reach week, but i rarely make it past 10am. While it's insane not to have a Laser Cats in criterion, it's even more insane not to link to the voting in the KZbin description. This is the worst decision I've seen since the casting of Bird Bane (Josh Meyers being the obvious choice).

[@jasonroosa2475]

No Ferrell talking down to dogs ?

[@ohb1kenobi859]

October 01, weird pick Seth It was a time for mourning Seth

[@madeofmarble8514]

people getting punched & laser cats are 100% criterion, mirror maybe but only if there's room.

[@langleymneely]

I’m outing myself as having terrible taste but I’ve never really thought Dear Sister was that great? I love the absurdity of it but the references did nothing for me. I think I was just too old to care? Lol

[@tompappalardo]

It's more of An Criterion Episode, really.

[@ABlochead]

When they said no to laser cars, i lost all respect for these guys

[@nathancuevas1238]

Look forward to the pod every week by far the worst episode don’t care for Mike or Jake at all. Hopefully we go back to better next week