-Now, David, I don't need to tell you,
one of the most popular features in "The New Yorker"
are the cartoons.
-That's right, Seth.
We have a strong tradition of balancing
our hard hitting-journalism with ridiculous jokes.
-Yeah. That sounds great.
-You should try it some time. -Okay, that's a burn.
[ Laughter ] That's a Remnick burn.
And now, in what has become a tradition here on "Late Night,"
every time you appear on the show,
we present Live: "New Yorker" cartoons.
-And I professorially explain why each cartoon is funny,
because we all know that the true key to comedy, Seth, is?
-Timing.
-No, it's me, the clown prince of cartoons himself.
David Remnick. -Oh, right. That's right.
Can't argue with that. So, without further ado,
our theater troupe in residence, "The Late Night Players,"
are happy to debut their newest piece --
"Live: New Yorker Cartoons Part Eight:
'Ride hard with a Vengeance.'"
[ Explosion ]
Our first cartoon is by Benjamin Schwartz.
-Damn it.
Cilantro ruins everything.
[ Laughter ]
[ Cheers and applause ]
-Now, David, would you care to explain that cartoon?
-Seth, do you like cilantro?
-It's fine.
-It's not fine, Seth. It's disgusting.
It destroys everything from fish to salad to this man's marriage.
-Ah, yes.
And, David, just curious,
what do you think of people who do like cilantro?
-They're sociopaths.
-Okay, excellent. [ Laughter ]
Alright. Our next cartoon is by John McNamee.
-Let me start by saying, "No one is a bigger feminist than me."
[ Laughter ]
[ Cheers and applause ]
-Very strong.
Very strong.
David, what did we just see?
-Seth, as interesting as it would be for us,
two white men of deep privilege,
to have an engaging discourse about feminism,
I think the true meaning of this cartoon
would be best explained by the woman at the stake.
-Yes. Okay, Allie, what does this cartoon mean?
-Men are the [bleep] worst.
-Okay. [ Laughter ]
Yes. [ Cheers and applause ]
-She has a point.
I don't think I could have said it any better.
-Me neither. You know, we have --
we have a couple seconds
while our crew sets up the next cartoon.
So, I was just wondering, could I show you a cartoon
that I drew myself today
and could you tell me if it's good enough
for "The New Yorker"?
-Mm-hmm. -Okay.
Ready? Be honest. Alright.
It's two guys on a desert island,
and one of them is saying, "I can't find the stapler."
[ Laughter ]
-Well, you know, Seth,
we have three baskets at the cartoon meeting.
-Oh, great. -Yeah.
"Yes," "maybe," and the other basket.
-Okay, great.
-That's where I think the stapler goes.
[ Laughter ]
-Okay. [ Applause ]
Now, because I showed it to you, do you have to pay me?
-Yeah. [ Laughter ]
-Our next cartoon is by Maddie Dai.
-Do I need it?
Does it spark joy?
[ Laughter ]
[ Cheers and applause ]
-David, talk us through that one.
-It's a good boom box.
Seth, Marie Kondo.
You know Marie Kondo? -Yes, of course.
-Marie Kondo has caused a worldwide phenomenon
with her Konmari method of decluttering,
and this burglar is simply putting it to use.
-Okay. [ Laughter ]
Now, I have a question.
What do you, David Remnick, own that sparks joy?
-That would have to be my Bowflex.
You know, you may not know it, Seth, but from the neck down,
I'm Hugh Jackman. -Oh. Wow.
[ Laughter ]
And what would be the second thing you'd keep?
-All "The New Yorkers" I have not yet read.
-Okay, and how many is that? -Almost all of them.
-Oh, just like everybody else? [ Laughter ]
Now, we learn something new every day.
Our next cartoon is by Edward Steed.
-This explains the penis we saw downstairs.
[ Laughter ]
[ Cheers and applause ]
-David, I have many questions. -Shoot.
-First, what was that? -I have no idea.
-Okay, next question.
Where did that cartoon take place?
-Don't know. -Okay.
Were the two people in an apartment
belonging to a giant
or was it a museum where some sort of giant was on display?
-No clue.
-Okay, and were the people in the cartoon very, very small
and the naked man was normal size
or were the people normal size and the man was very, very big?
-Don't know. -Okay, final question.
Why do you like that cartoon? -It has the word "penis" in it.
-Ah, great. [ Laughter ]
Is there anything you'd like to say
before we look at our final cartoon?
-No. Instead I'd like to talk to my teenaged fans out there.
-Oh, you have teenaged fans?
-I'm a teen icon, Seth.
-Okay, great. [ Laughter ]
Go ahead. [ Cheers and applause ]
-What up, all you Remaniacs?
it's the leader of our squad, David Remnick,
telling you that, once again, the hippest, grooviest party
in town is "The New Yorker" festival,
running from October 11th through 13th,
and all your favorites will be there --
Billie Eilish, K-pop bands BTS, GOT7, Exo, Blackpink,
and a special performance by Post Malone.
So be there or be square.
-Yeah, David, I read the New York festival listing,
and I don't think any of those people are supposed to be there.
[ Laughter ]
-That's a shame. You're right. I read the wrong card.
-Gotcha.
-I meant Speaker of the House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi.
-Oh, right, right, right. [ Cheers and applause ]
That makes more sense. That makes more sense.
-But she will be giving out free doses of Molly.
-Oh, well, okay. There you go. [ Laughter ]
You are a teen icon. -Yes.
-Our final cartoon is by Drew Panckeri.
Let's take a look.
-Alright, but just one more episode.
[ Laughter ]
[ Cheers and applause ]
-"The Late Night Players," everyone.
We'll be right back.