Yeah, he's awesome.

Who doesn't hate children?

Sure, most people like their own brats, but aren't that fond of the rest of them.

And if you don't have kids, you hate 'em all.

Contrary to what the article's author stated, Sendak more than equal to the challenge posed by Colbert. It was a great interview.

Yes subby, we already knew that. Dr. Seuss hated children too. Pretty much everyone who has a child over the age of 5 hates children.

I missed the show last night -- I was actually laughing out loud at a lot of that. Hilarious.

MightyPez: Or at the very least hate parents that won't shut the fark up about their kids.

Yes yes, your little genius developed enough motor skills to grab your finger for 10 seconds, I'd start shopping for schools now if I were you!


Sorry, I'm pretty proud of my 3 year old daughter. She has figured out what tools she needs to complete a job, and where in the house to find them, and she has figured out how to make up her own jokes.

Of course, I actually LIKE kids, what's not to like? We were all kids once, the least I can do is give them the benefit of the doubt that people gave me. I'm not one of the people who whined about paying taxes for education when I didn't have kids either. Maybe I'm unique.

Unfortunately, uproxx is blocked here at work, I'll have to check this out when I get home, I guess.

Best In The World: This biatch should write herself a sequel called Thurrr Tha Wild Thanks Are about a young black child from a single parent household. His momma spent all the GVT aid on weed, crack, & lotto tix so he has no hope of never seeing tha Knicks. Well, one day he make himself some sneakers from tires & fabric and runs away 2 madison square garden & hangs out wit the Knicks. That old hard part would be telling this hurrr story in under 55 wordz like tha 1st book.

Looks like Fark has another performance artist.

So I caught the interview once I figured out that's all it was, not an article that happened to mention it.

Not sure where the 'He hates kids' came from. He likes them better than adults, which he DOES hate... :-) Loved the interview. Colbert is one of the best interviewers we currently have, because on top of being funny, he actually asks the important questions.

I have to wonder, though; Does he give anyone a heads up about the interview style, or just hope that they've caught some of his shows and/or are in on the joke? Sometimes the people seem a little off guard by the questions, so I've kinda wondered if they go in totally cold, or if he at least makes sure they understand that satire and comedy are a large part of his approach..

Also, has Maurice Sendak had a stroke or anything? I see no signs of paralysis, but his speaking style sure sounds like that. What a great interview though. I'm glad they're doing it in two parts, because I think many of Colbert's interviews are actually too short.

cretinbob: Yes subby, we already knew that. Dr. Seuss hated children too. Pretty much everyone who has a child over the age of 5 hates children.

Sendak doesn't have children though, right? I thought he was gay, and lived with his partner for like 40 years or something.

He said he likes kids more than adults, but that isn't saying much. Heck, I feel the same.

LeroyBourne: Oh, it seems he was "in" on the joke from get go.

I didn't necessarily mean him specifically, just everyone in general.

Mikey1969: I have to wonder, though; Does he give anyone a heads up about the interview style, or just hope that they've caught some of his shows and/or are in on the joke? Sometimes the people seem a little off guard by the questions, so I've kinda wondered if they go in totally cold, or if he at least makes sure they understand that satire and comedy are a large part of his approach..


Colbert warns his guests pre-show in the green room:
Answer honestly... Disabuse me of my ignorance. Don't let me get away with anything. Don't try to play my game. Be real. Be passionate. Hold your ideas. Give me resistance. Give me traction I can work against. The friction between reality, or the truly held concerns of the person, and the farcical concerns that I have, or my need to seem important, as opposed to actually understanding what's true... Where those two things meet is where the comedy happens. So be real. That's the best thing you can do. And call me on my bullshiat.

penthesilea: Colbert warns his guests pre-show in the green room:
Answer honestly... Disabuse me of my ignorance. Don't let me get away with anything. Don't try to play my game. Be real. Be passionate. Hold your ideas. Give me resistance. Give me traction I can work against. The friction between reality, or the truly held concerns of the person, and the farcical concerns that I have, or my need to seem important, as opposed to actually understanding what's true... Where those two things meet is where the comedy happens. So be real. That's the best thing you can do. And call me on my bullshiat.


Cool... Yes, I know most people 'get' it going in, but I always kind of wondered. I still don't think we have anyone out there who can give a better interview. Sometimes it's the questions not asked and answered that actually make all of the difference.

Pslightly Psycho: That is absolutely hilarious. I literally laughed out load at my desk. Now I'm getting weird looks.

Probably because you laughed out "load"... ;-)

Mikey1969: Pslightly Psycho: That is absolutely hilarious. I literally laughed out load at my desk. Now I'm getting weird looks.

Probably because you laughed out "load"... ;-)

I believe they call that "snowballing".

I have always likes him ever since he scared the bejeebus out of me as a little kid when I read The Night Kitchen (new window).

Mikey1969: MightyPez: Or at the very least hate parents that won't shut the fark up about their kids.

Yes yes, your little genius developed enough motor skills to grab your finger for 10 seconds, I'd start shopping for schools now if I were you!


Sorry, I'm pretty proud of my 3 year old daughter. She has figured out what tools she needs to complete a job, and where in the house to find them, and she has figured out how to make up her own jokes.

Of course, I actually LIKE kids, what's not to like? We were all kids once, the least I can do is give them the benefit of the doubt that people gave me. I'm not one of the people who whined about paying taxes for education when I didn't have kids either. Maybe I'm unique.

Unfortunately, uproxx is blocked here at work, I'll have to check this out when I get home, I guess.

You answered your own question there.

/hated kids when I was one
//hated being a kid
///hate kids now for all the same reasons