On a recent episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live, the charming and hilarious Kumail Nanjiani made an appearance to discuss his latest animated film, “Migration.” But before diving into the details of the movie, Nanjiani shared a heartwarming story about his beloved 15-year-old cat, Bagel.
Nanjiani proudly displayed a set of custom-made sake cups at the beginning of the interview. These cups were designed to look like his cat Bagel, and Nanjiani’s daughter, Katie, had made them. Bagel holds a special place in Nanjiani’s heart, hence the nickname “Everything Bagel.” However, he jokingly admits that their love for the feline may be a bit excessive.
Revealing that Bagel recently turned 15, Nanjiani shares that people often react surprisingly when they hear her age. “It wasn’t like when George mentioned his dad was 90 and no one blinked an eye,” Nanjiani jokes. The realization that Bagel is quite advanced for a cat took him by surprise since cats don’t experience typical milestones like humans. Nanjiani humorously notes that Bagel still doesn’t understand English and hasn’t learned anything new since he first got her.
The conversation then takes a comical turn as Nanjiani recounts taking Bagel to the vet for health issues. He admits that he was initially thrown off when the vet referred to her as “geriatric.” Curious to know if veterinarians are “real” doctors, Nanjiani googled it, only to discover that they indeed face rigorous education and training. In mock disbelief, Nanjiani humorously recalls his attempt to challenge the vet’s diagnosis by asking if this was the behavior of an adult, waving around a laser pointer.
Later, Nanjiani shares a hilariously awkward encounter with a British vet. He describes a moment when the vet fumbled while trying to find something, ultimately ripping off a piece of that thin, loud paper used on the patient table at doctor’s offices. Observing Nanjiani’s emotional state, the vet assumed he was about to cry. Attempting to decline the piece of paper, Nanjiani unintentionally burst into tears, using the ineffective paper to no avail. The situation left him looking like Freddy Krueger in the rain.
Despite the emotional rollercoaster of caring for Bagel, Nanjiani remains optimistic. He admits that getting her to take her medication is a challenging task, comparing it to a scene out of a horror movie. Nanjiani humorously describes the concept of hiding pills in her food, likening it to finding Tylenols in spaghetti at a restaurant.
As the conversation progresses, the topic shifts towards Nanjiani’s role as a duck in the film “Migration.” Surprisingly, Nanjiani admits he didn’t do much research for the role, aside from a quick Google search. However, he did discover some intriguing facts about ducks – namely, that they have spiral-shaped penises. This unexpected tidbit led to laughter and banter between Nanjiani and Jimmy Kimmel.
Wrapping up the interview, Kimmel expressed gratitude towards Nanjiani for bringing such a funny and entertaining animated film like “Migration” to the holiday season. Nanjiani makes a lighthearted remark about not having to audition for the role of Hitler, referencing another film being promoted on the show.
Fans of Kumail Nanjiani and animated movies are undoubtedly eager to catch “Migration” when it hits theaters on December 22nd. With its star-studded cast and Nanjiani’s comedic talent, this film promises to be a delightful holiday treat for audiences of all ages.
