In a recent appearance on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” comedian Seth Meyers opened up about his new standup special and shared amusing anecdotes about his family life, particularly his role as a father.
Meyers, known for his witty humor and insightful commentary, revealed that his latest standup special is titled “White Man Walking.” While the title may raise some eyebrows, Meyers explained that it was inspired by a funny story involving his wife and children. He described how he and his boys have a tradition of saying “Red Hand” or “Green Man” when crossing the street, but one day, his wife pointed out that the signal was more “white” than “green.” This prompted Meyers to question the appropriateness of yelling “white man” in New York City. The audience, like anyone who hadn’t seen the special, reacted with laughter and surprise to the unexpected title.
Throughout the interview, Meyers emphasized his love for his family while also poking fun at their quirks and behaviors. He playfully shared a clip from his special that highlighted his irritation with his children’s inability to keep two dice on the table when playing games like Monopoly. Meyers jokingly advised them to remember that they were in a breakfast nook, not a craps table at the Bellagio.
Reflecting on his daughter’s development, Meyers humorously revealed that she has recently taken to telling him, “I only love Mama” every day. He recounted how his daughter would sometimes go out of her way to inform him of her affection for her mother, even going as far as saying it first thing in the morning as he helped her out of her sleep sack. Meyers jokingly expressed his gratitude for any morsel of affection his daughter threw his way, no matter how small, highlighting his low self-esteem in a lighthearted manner.
Amidst the jokes about his children and wife, Meyers acknowledged that his wife has been a wonderful collaborator, often providing him with improved punchlines for his stories. He admitted that he does make jokes about her on stage, but emphasized that as long as she is portrayed as being right in the story, she supports his comedic ventures.
Meyers concluded the interview by discussing his standup special “Dad Man Walking”, which is currently available for streaming on Max. Fans of Meyers’ witty and relatable humor are sure to enjoy this hilarious and heartwarming exploration of fatherhood in the modern age.
Be sure to catch Seth Meyers‘ appearance on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” for more insights into his standup special and his humorous take on family life.
