Seth Meyers deeply regrets eating ice cream with Joe Biden
When he does his job correctly, Seth Meyers is able to shine a light on his Late at night guests and their upcoming projects.
But much to his chagrin earlier this week, it was Meyers who was getting all the attention after an impromptu ice cream party with Joe Biden.
On Monday night, the comedian pulled off a real coup when he received a personal visit from the President of the United States to help celebrate Late at nightIt’s the 10th anniversary. The two discussed many topics, from the president’s age to Taylor Swift conspiracy theories. After the interview ended, Biden invited Meyers to join him for ice cream, which the host happily accepted. That’s where things got “weird,” according to Meyers.
A few hours after finishing work, Meyers came home, sat on the couch and tried to relax by “doing what all Americans do to relax: listen to cable news,” Meyers said . “And I was stunned, stunned, you could even say moved” to realize that the images of his visit to the ice cream shop were broadcast on almost all the channels on his television.
CNN’s Kaitlan Collins perhaps best dramatized the footage of the two men eating ice cream cones when she explained that “the president made a spontaneous announcement at an ice cream shop after taping a segment with late night host Seth Meyers. , that’s why you see him standing next to her,” she said by way of explanation.
If the sight of two grown men eating ice cream cones together wasn’t bizarre enough, Biden decided to answer a few questions from the assembled reporters, including one about a long-awaited ceasefire in Israel and Gaza.
“It was really strange,” MSNBC’s Joe Scarborough said, which might be the understatement of the year.
“You I think it was strange for Youasked an incredulous Meyers. “I was standing right next to him. Usually, I’m the one who watches the news more closely. Now I’m in the news, which means it’s time to take a closer look at me. »
Meyers then gave a hilarious description of his surreal moment of being part of history, noting that he was ashamed that he had “forgotten the first rule of comedy: When the Middle East happens, put down your ice cream cone! »
“Never in my life Calm your enthusiasm the music was louder in my head than it was at that moment,” Meyers said. It only got worse when he realized the ice incident had become a global news story, with BBC News offering its take on the now-viral moment between Biden and… Seth Mayer .
“Seth Mayer?!” Meyers shouted indignantly Wednesday night during a segment he retitled “A Closer Lick.”
“Well, the hits keep on coming!” Who is Seth Mayer? You make me sound like John Mayer’s less cool brother. While Jon Mayer is having a blast on stage, Seth Mayer is standing on the sidelines eating ice cream.
Ultimately, Meyers was most offended by a pro-Trump user on
“He’s not alone,” Meyers raged. ” I am here ! My name is Seth Fucking Mayer and I deserve some respect! »
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