There's a reason Seinfeld did so we'll in the 80s and 90s. Postmodern ironic detachment reigned and sincerity was something to be mocked. Seinfeld's humor never grew beyond it.
I love both these men and I can’t stand how poetic Stephen sometimes goes off to be. Of course, I’d pretend to care and listen if I were there, but the fact thag Jerry doesn’t give a fuck and does this - I not only laughed out loud when I first saw him but respected him so much more.
If someone has less than a minute to spare but really wants to understand what kind of a person Stephen Colbert is, send them this clip. And if someone has less than a minute to spare but really wants to understand what kind of a person Jerry Seinfeld is, send them this clip.