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1 Black yodeler Mike Johnsonon the all-time Mike Johnsons list?
Desus dutifully read from the cue cards and pretended he was on a serious show.
Thats fine thats a fine running bit to do.
But its not maximizing Desus Nices potential.
Dude is a shit-talker; let him talk his shit.
And isnt that what topical humor is really all about: being a dick to other dicks?
Jimmy Kimmel Pulls Some Strings
You know who doesnt waste a single opportunity?
Thats not just work-life balance, thats praxis.
Desus Talks to Real New Yorkers
See, this is where Desus Nice excels.
Let the man speak extemporaneously, and mostly about chopped cheese!
Desus did the work of aDaily Showcorrespondent while actually serving as aDaily Showhost by doing some man-on-the-street interviewing.
Its a classic, endlessly repeatable format for a reason.
And real New Yorker is a perfect thing to interview people on.
Thats kind of beautiful.
Colbert got to know comedianMae Martinand let them introduce themself to a wider audience.
Sometimes the job is just to be enchanted by another human being.
He started with recounting some light negging from his parents, but thats just British culture.
He got booed surrounded by Muppets, and thats a top-tier feat.