-David, as we were saying, one of the most popular features
in "The New Yorker" are the cartoons,
and you ultimately pick which ones are in each issue, correct?
-That is correct. -And 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, acting as your cartoon Niels Bohr,
break down the mathematical properties
of each cartoon that caused one's mouth to expand
and emit a "Ha"-like sound.
-I'm sorry, what does that mean?
-Well, I explain why it's funny. -Okay great.
Well, then let's get to it, everybody.
Without further ado, our theater troupe in residence,
the "Late Night" players, are happy to debut
their newest piece -- "Live 'New Yorker' Cartoons
Part VII: Raiders of the Lost Snark."
[ Whip cracks ]
[ Cheers and applause ]
Let's take a look at our first cartoon.
This one by Liam Walsh.
[ Laughter ]
-It keeps me from looking at my phone every two seconds.
[ Cheers and applause ]
-Wow. David, you care to explain that cartoon to us?
-Absolutely, Seth. The man in this cartoon
is wearing a cone around his head to prevent him
from checking his cellphone.
Much like a dog wears a cone around his head
to prevent him himself from licking
his surgically removed testicles.
[ Laughter ]
-I see, I see. Yes.
-This cartoon effectively explores our addiction
to technology, but it most importantly allows me
to do one thing I've always wanted to do.
-And what's that, David? -Say the word "testicles"
on national television.
-Well, we're so very, very happy for you.
Congratulations. -Thank you.
-Our next cartoon is by Liana Finck.
-It's not you, Adam. It's men.
[ Laughter ]
-David, what did we just see there?
-Seth, are you familiar with the common breakup expression,
"It's not you, it's me"? -I am.
-Well, by simply adding the letter "N" --
"N" to the end of that phrase,
we now have a piece of social commentary
that delivers a profoundly and brilliantly nuanced message.
-Which is what? -That men are absolutely
the [bleep] worst. -Ah, yes, understood.
[ Cheers and applause ] Understood. I get it now.
-Yeah.
Our next cartoon is by Jon Adams.
[ Laughter ]
-Let me just charge it for ten more seconds.
[ Laughter ]
[ Cheers and applause ]
-All right. David, talk us through that one.
-Yeah, Seth, I could go on and on about how this cartoon
is rooted in our shared experience
of wanting to charge our devices up to the very last minute,
even if it means being burned alive in a house fire.
But that's not why I ultimately chose this cartoon. No.
-Why did you choose it?
-There's just something very funny
about a man wearing tighty-whities
and calf-length socks.
-That's very, very true.
David, our next cartoon is by Zachary Kanin.
-Memoir, chapter one.
At times, I think I may have
never fully gotten over the death of my parents.
[ Laughter ]
[ Applause ]
-David?
-Seth, are you a Batman guy or a Superman guy?
-Well, it's interesting, David.
Because in terms of origin story,
the character's emotional journey,
not to mention his epic battles with villains like Sinestro
and the Black Hand, I would have to go with the Green Lantern.
-God, what a dork. -A dork? Me? All right.
Is there anything you'd like to say about our final cartoon?
-No. -Okay.
-Seth, I'd like to address your teenage viewers
with a Thanksgiving Day message.
-Oh, our teenage viewers. Go.
-Gobble, gobble, teens.
It's "The New Yorker"'s head Turkey, Dr. D-Rem.
Anyway, I know there's a lot for you kids to be thankful for.
Being lit, for example.
[ Laughter ]
Nicki Minaj's beef with Cardi B.
[ Laughter ]
And most important, long-form literary journalism
from "The New Yorker" magazine.
You know that nothing makes you look cooler
between puffs on your e-cigs than reading
a 10,000-word dissertation on the extinction
of the moderate Republican.
So, teens, teens, get a subscription
to "The New Yorker" magazine today.
It'll get you laid. -Wow. That's very --
-Yes. It'll get you laid. -Wonderful, wonderful message.
[ Cheers and applause ]
All right. Our final cartoon is by Mick Stevens.
Let's take a look.
[ Laughter ]
-You never think it's going to happen to you.
[ Laughter ]
[ Applause ]
-The "Late Night" players, everyone.