For being an iconic interviewer, Larry King isn’t always that great at interviews.
The journalist made a name for himself in the late ’70s and in the 1980s, thanks to his eponymous shows on Mutual Broadcasting System, followed by his longest-running stint: Larry King Live on CNN.
But over the years, he’s had a few questions that kind of make it seem like he doesn’t live on this planet. Take for example, when he couldn’t figure out Julia Louis-Dreyfus’ hyphenated name.
Never forget when Larry King accused Julia Louis-Dreyfus of having “a man’s name” because he doesn’t understand hyphenation pic.twitter.com/iioj1DSusd
— Doug Dodson (@DougDodsonENews) December 22, 2020
But the interview that’s getting recent attention is one with Community and Mythic Quest: Raven’s Banquet star, Danny Pudi.
Pudi is star on another notable show, but we’ll get to that later.
The month-old interview was unearthed thanks to a TikTok trend started by @missbeifong, where people share their favorite celebrity interviews.
One person shared now-infamous Pudi/King exchange.
In the interview, King wants to know the luxury Pudi can’t live without. Pudi immediately says “Coffee.” King, not happy with the answer, asks again.
This time, Pudi — an avid runner — says “Socks.”
King is still not happy and finally gives an example of what he’s looking for. A private jet.
The end of this tiktok is maybe the hardest I’ve ever laughed pic.twitter.com/XhDowMP7lT
— Kristin Chirico (@lolacoaster) December 22, 2020
People loved Pudi’s brutal-yet-humble honesty.
The end of this tiktok is maybe the hardest I’ve ever laughed pic.twitter.com/XhDowMP7lT
— Kristin Chirico (@lolacoaster) December 22, 2020
“Larry, I’m on Duck Tales” is the perfect catchphrase to close out 2020.
From now on when someone assumes I have way more money than I have my response is going to be “Larry, I’m on ducktales” #DuckTales
— Scot Pollard (@ScotPollard31) December 22, 2020
And of course, the memes came rolling in.
I had to do it #ducktales pic.twitter.com/5WY0olxbMM
— ✨ Nik ✨ (@nikkieverettart) December 22, 2020
brb gonna get “larry i’m on ducktales” tattooed on my ass pic.twitter.com/7jXZqGsn2u
— 🎄bowl full of jelly🎄whore (@katerinajensen7) December 22, 2020
Someone even brilliantly compared it to Dakota Johnson’s takedown of Ellen DeGeneres around the same time last year.
2019: “actually that’s not true, ellen”
2020: “larry, I’m on ducktales” https://t.co/lzIX2l2UNp— Ibby (@IDiomande) December 22, 2020
Bless Danny Pudi forever and ever.
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