In a recent appearance on the talk show David Letterman, Seth Rogen took a dive, quite literally. Dressed up for the occasion, Rogen and Letterman engage in a lively conversation about dogs, motorcycles, and Rogen’s upbringing in Vancouver.
Rogen reveals that his girlfriend wants a dog more than anything, but he’s hesitant to fulfill her wish because he fears it will lead to “baby thirst.” He hilariously compares dogs to gateway drugs into having babies, stating that “dogs are to babies what weed is to crack.” To negotiate the dog situation, Rogen proposes that if his girlfriend gets a dog, he gets to drive a motorcycle, a mode of transportation she despises.
Letterman, intrigued, questions Rogen’s confidence and challenges him to a jumping contest. Rogen declares that he can jump farther than the dogs on the show, even in his street clothes and suit. The audience eagerly awaits Rogen’s attempt to out-jump the canines.
Amidst the banter, Rogen shares some stories about his hometown, Vancouver. He attended a summer camp called Camp Miriam, which was a socialist labor Zionist camp. Rogen humorously reflects on the “child labor” experience at the camp, where he painted cupboards and realized that six-year-olds are responsible for fixing everything.
The conversation takes a heartwarming turn as Rogen mentions his grandparents in Canada, expressing their enthusiasm for his success. He recalls a humorous incident where his grandmother called a reporter to cover her 90th birthday party without his knowledge, revealing her desire for a big press event.
Discussing his acting career, Rogen mentions his involvement in a big-screen adaptation of the 1966 TV show, “The Green Hornet,” where he plays the protagonist, Britt Reed. He jokingly admits that he needs to get into better shape for the role and shares how he recently started working out with a personal trainer, despite only hiring him due to the short distance between their homes.
The interview concludes with Rogen sharing his experience of pushing himself to the point of throwing up during a workout session with his trainer, who seemed disappointed rather than supportive. Letterman encourages Rogen, saying he’ll make a fine Green Hornet.
After the engaging conversation, Rogen takes up Letterman’s challenge and attempts to out-jump the dogs in the tank full of urine, as Letterman jokingly mentions. With a towel in hand, Rogen gives it his all, leaping into the water. While he doesn’t beat the dogs’ impressive 23-foot jump, Rogen earns applause for his effort.
Fans of Seth Rogen and David Letterman will undoubtedly enjoy this lively and entertaining interview.
