Craig Ferguson 11/29/10C Late Late Show tweetEmail

[FeeLtheHertZ]

Wow...Arthur..."idk..and you"...can't think of anything creative there buddy?

But props to Craig for how he handled this, that's all.

[FamGuyFreak100]

3:44 Cut to 9 months later....

[zodiacdrummer66]

This is funny now cause Craig's in France this week filming shows.

[SinisterSkyline]

@dgoetze23 The CSI response was pretty neat...but if i was him i'd be pretty nervous, Craig could've crushed him by turning the audience on him un the blink of a eye or something in that area. But it's all nice, man he did take on craig's style but let's use music as an example, pretty much EVERYBODY has copied either The Stones, The Beatles, Deep Purple, Led Zeppelin or Black Sabbath it dosen't make everything they do shit.

[lejendjackson]

@SinisterSkyline take those examples themselves. Led Zeppelin directly copied a lot of their own music from some unknown bands and got big off them... Stairway is one of the songs.

[thefungarian]

I wonder if any French people thought the model of the Eiffel tower decorated in stars and stripes to be in bad taste. (even though it was a present from Arthur)

As an example let's reverse the scenario: wouldn't Americans find it distasteful if a model of one of their national monuments was decorated in the colours of another country?

[SinisterSkyline]

@thefungarian That'd be going out of your way to take offense, it's a gesture of kindness if you taint that with contempt that's pretty low

[thefungarian]

@SinisterSkyline I agree with you. Just playing devils advocate.

[Rippenrayray]

@dgoetze23 cut him some slack, english isn't his first language. It must be incredibly difficult to be as quick as craig when his primary language is french.

[Calixxtus]

I think the german letterman would have been a better guest to show that late-night-shows can work in other languages. Its not a bad thing to steal an idea and fill it with jokes french, german or italian people can relate to but being a lame and uncarasmatic dude like this french bloke one can only loose sitting next to CF. Embarrassing! Not even one joke, not even something he had prepared. I pity you, men and women from France! 

[ITheChild]

Holy crap, I cracked on 5 euro=1dollar joke.

I like Arthur. I don't care if he stole (or did not steal) something. Haven't seen his show, but people say he's not funny - well, he just started. Give him some time =)

[Lasbike]

Well, like i said 6 weeks ago, arthur is a giant douche bag, and i'm french ! (but seriously, most of the french people think he's a douche). He was terrible on this video, probably wondering what he was doing there. By the way, mad props to Craig Ferguson (i watch him online every day) for inviting him. That's what i call being clever and "fair play". Way to go craig, keep going, love your show :)

[mithrandir1988]

"Category:

Pets & Animals"

??? *g

[nonwatcher]

People are so naive. There's no trial cause there's no law broken. If there would be any copyright violation believe me CBS would be on it, and its not Craigs personal call not to sue.

[bobekfpj]

To all haters - every show has a license and if you buy one you can copy the show in your own country, that what happened to top gear. And that's probably why there is no suing it is just a licensed show

[SueBeaWho]

He seems like enuf of a nice man why is everyone so mean???? He seems polite and respectful of Craig and can take a joke. What more can you ask??

[allison5972]

They answered my question about the secret to happiness! That's three for me this year. :)

[MrBellaGuerra]

@allison5972 Where to send email/tweet?

[yes4me]

It doesn't matter who is copying who really.

What matter is that Craig is still the best no matter who try to imitate him. Maybe Arthur humor fits French audience. In that case, I say good for France TV.

PS: I am French and American citizen

[Nacchicamui]

Arthur was definitely impressed, and his english is far from being perfect (in case that wasn't obvious). It's probably the first time he had to joke in english.

The guy is actually far from being a douche and can be pretty funny. He's only been a talk show host since last month, usually his guests are the ones supposed to be funny...

Anyway, Glad Ferguson took all that well and turned it into something hilarious.

[titi321321]

I like Arthur. He is way more funny in his shows. I think he was impressed. Forgive him ;-)

[readerchick1989]

I love how Secretariat wore a French flag as a saddle. Craig is classy to the nth degree! :o)

P.S.:

Craig: Do you have e-mails on your show?

Arthur: Not yet. ...

Craig: This is from Marie in Paris, France.

XD

[readerchick1989]

Haha, oh God, I laughed out loud at the French Press part XD

[sfreelancer]

i'm french and have seen Arthur on tv for years now. I'm not a big fan of Arthur but i'm a really big fan of Craig and nobody here knows who he is ! So i'm glad Arthur did that tribute to him which got him on lots of news show since Craig responded. I hope people were curious to know more about Craig after that and check those vids ! it was a nice gesture to invite him in the Late Late Show !

[iamadamsusername]

Fair play to Craig. Should have known he'd invite Arthur on the show. Any other host probably would have sued

[teacherofcrazy]

@iamadamsusername perfect description of craig. i love that about him

[is0hell]

Oh boy, he doesn't get any of Craig's jokes...

[EclipseTyrant]

Whats with the hate, this guy was charming as hell and as with Craig I'M NOT EVEN GAY but damn Arthur is one like-able guy. Also I hope Craig goes on the show in France as an appearance, it will be great.

[bwahahachick]

@EclipseTyrant Yeah I don't get it either. I mean, if Craig doesn't even care, which he doesn't if anyone would read his and his producer's response to this debacle, then why should we? They'd see Craig and his crew are much classier people and would not sue the guy.

[moonerman100]

Not yet, not yet, not yet, not yet, not yet, not yet, not yet...

[realfreakaynaughtay]

@moonerman100 tbf his english isn't that great.

[WackoRhailent]

Has anyone ever noticed that the skeleton robot on the jingle has his toes inverted?

[indoorin]

I love the LLS with craig ferguson the way it is but sometimes I wish he would do that experiment he did back in 09... Who was the guy he did that with? Where he just sat and talked. No audiance or anything like that.

[normals]

@indoorin Stephen Fry ;)

[citizenkeane]

@indoorin Stephen Fry

[keybladelordus]

lol geoff would make a better french talk show host than arthur

[keybladelordus]

et tu, arthur? i know that makes no sense in context but you haave to love craig for being such a boss

[penguinlaughter]

If Craig goes to Arthur's show he'll have to talk in French :O I hope his personality outshines the language barrier!

[emilysisi]

Arthur isn't as funny as Craig, but Craig was super classy by having him on the show rather than sueing.

Also I believe the exchange rate is currently around 1.6 dollars per euro XD

[Galactic123]

Craig's last words to Artur were "But seriously, stop copying my fucking show."

[terentule]

Okay, I haven't heard about Arthur until now. He looks okay. I know French people who know him wrote they don't like him, but I can't judge. I don't like he copied Craig, but maybe they had permission, I don't have such connections so I could know...But that doesn't matter. Everybody now knows about him, so he would be stupid, if he'd continue. And I'm glad Craig was so kind and had a laugh about it. Great show! *bows*

[Gimpy2k7]

That guy and Craig are hilarious together! Love it

[modechick101]

I can't help but like him either. if this guy was in the States then that'd be different and I think Craig might get a little bothered by it. but he's doing his show in France. and I honestly think he is an awe of craig

[modechick101]

calm down people .. it's not like this guy is gonna take Craig's job. Craig is obvs having a laugh about it so why don't you?

[Juliexo06]

@modechick101 Exactly what I was thinking.

So much hate for absolutely nothing. People, learn something from Craig.

And that "french compliment" was adorable, kind of. I don't know how honest though.

And the thing with the 5 Euro's was quite a clever joke!

That's about it, I guess.

[kaylashalaylaaaaa]

i don't think he didn't say much because he's "lame," but because i'm sure he's just absorbing the shock of what's happening... plus i always hear that different countries have different humor, AND not to mention craig's show isn't like ANY other talk show out there; he says stuff and you're like, "wait, did i really just hear that?"

[synicalrules]

Nothing against the Frenchie.

[NoName21234]

oh my god i can't believe that just happened, hahaha!!

[VieShaphiel]

I tried to think that this Arthur guy is slow because he's not speaking his language... But then I went back to watch the Jet Li interview in 2008 and found that even Jet is doing a better job.

[QBlackGriffin]

@VieShaphiel hey, Jet Li has been acting in english for a loooong looong time, you know.

[simpkal35]

haha there's a guy in the audience that sounded like he was having an orgasm when secretariat came out.

[Skydive4ever]

Ahhh Craig, Imitated but not duplicated :-)

[Rachelw]

I cant help it i kind of love Arthur. How can you fault a guy who really likes Craig and wants to pay tribute to him.

[HLM190586]

@Rachelw

What Arthur is doing is simply wrong.

If he's really wanna pay tribute to Craig, he shouldn't copy most of the format Craig does.

I mean look at Arthur's intro, the use of puppets and monologue style, that's just plagiarism in my opinion.

[sandyDE543]

Wait...did I get this right??? Craig telling him "I´m not even gay and I´d do you"????

Of all the guys, ALL the great guys on the show, ever, he´s saying that to HIM!!?!?!

O man, Craig...

[sorkinfanatic]

This was absolutely adorable. The french dude is so delightful to watch. Watch which jokes he gets. It's a fun little game :) Edith Piaf is hilarious!

[CrookedPeas]

aww loved that this happened, also the French guy is hot

[xaxasdf]

Give him a break.He was nervous.Who wouldnt be sitting next to a comedy genious like Craig?

[kyleinfante]

On the ground laughing!

[DusmarFilms]

do we have a picture of Paul McCartney?

[WATSONMUTH]

5€=6.50$

[Elsa5Silver]

Craig is one class act!

[KidMillions]

... on second thought I may be overestimating Arthur. :D

[aria111]

come on, so many bankers....

yeah i see that guy is not funny, not a good host, but why is it necessary to hate him?

We're gonna love Craig and his comedy forever, and after a week nobody's gonna remember Arthur

[KidMillions]

That joke was about the euro dropping fast currently with Ireland's debt problems, of course it's still worth more than the dollar.

[Michaisi]

I wonder how the guy that told Craig on tweeter that he's copied in France feels now...

[Eldarwen333]

@dgoetze23 I don't think he meant to be lame... He's french, he probably didn't understand half of what Craig was saying.... But I agree that he (Arthur) is a bit of a douche: the joke about the euro cannot have been appreciated by Americans (I'm European myself; from Belgium)

[shatner85]

This is a severe mind fuck. Lots of french people in the comments. Hello french people I am scottish my litttle country has produed a talk show host way better than any you have. So there. We Win. Love you guys kisses.

[TemariSand7]

That french bastard couldnt even keep up with Craig's awsomeness during the tweetemails.Craig is such a classy man for putting up with that french douche! Thank you Craig :)

[DasNutellamaedchen]

I just realised how unique this show is. People can try and copy Craig, but they are not him. I guess this should teach us all somethig about creativity; Instead of doing someone elses job we should rather be ourselves and come up with our own stuff.

[froggybenoit]

@DasNutellamaedchen u wanna talk about creativity? Tell me why all late night shows on American TV use the same set? (homely desk, couch, fake night skyline, mugs) not to mention the monologue... Not one dares to be different than the blueprint "Tonight Show"... lulz

[HLM190586]

@froggybenoit

Well lopez tonight is different than oher late show.

The show didn't use home desk, there's no fake new york background.

[DasNutellamaedchen]

@froggybenoit Yes, these shows are all very similar. Of course, it´s the same set again, but Craigs style is very different. I never meant the furniture. I never said... oh, forget it!

[hamarin86]

not too familiar with Arthur, but I thought it was hilarious.

[x0xxbittersweetxx0x]

those damn europeans!

[1LadyM7]

You could actually see Craig thinking 'uuuugh that was corny' when the guy said that thing about happiness and being on his show

[freakinsweet07]

euro is stronger than the dollar mates

[akamola11]

Only slightly, not 5 times stronger, as Arthur was insinuating.

[armida55]

craig =class act!

french douche = french douche

[msaudreylee]

 lol at the Eurotrash jingle

[karibou666]

Arthur is most despictable son of a b... france have ever seen, it's just a shame that he managed to avoid a trial and gain respectability by being on air with Craig Ferguson.

These dudes are NOT playing in the same league at all, Arthur is lame, so lame that it makes me sick.

Craig you should have sued his ass for good. I'd rather see your show subtitled in France than Arthur's Garbage Show. Now for French people you are equal and friends, that is SO wrong.

Arthur espèce de voleur, misérable !

[Funpants94]

you'd think after all this time he'd have figured out how to play the harmonica

[TheHaggiseater49]

5€=1$ ??

even if the € goes down, it is still stronger than the $ !!

[TheHaggiseater49]

CBS You are making a huge mistake by not sending Craig in France. Like, seriously. :) f*** off csi, I want Craig!!

[Malmignatte]

Craig is really a Prince. He even gave Arthur a couple of opportunities to shine but it didnt work, Arthur should hire better english teachers, maybe he'd have had something funnier to throw out there than facepalms.

Or maybe the problem isnt the language? Just wondering :)

[BaptainBalcon]

Almost looked like the Edith comment insulted him ;)

[JinowinGreg]

"You're a charming bastard aren't you? You charming bastard! You just charm me! I'm not even gay! "

[nirmanjohan]

professional. indeed

[kubek]

He didn't say much.

[FroobRadio]

I don't know what you guys are talking about.

Arthur fits in just fine in the show.

[mojochrys]

Gosh that Arthur can pull off those tight pants!

[sweetphenom6642]

Love the Present =)

[kaishaku83]

this just shows, how great a person craig really is, for not punching that imposter straight in the face....

[lillithdv8]

Bet Arthur is gonna steal Tweet-Emails segment as well

[M3mPHiS]

French ppl hate Arthur. Don't be deceived.

[angusMCjamison]

@M3mPHiS we're not deceived, we just dont know. so how come french ppl hate this arthur?

[mrhammer1777]

i liked the chemistry between the two, shame its only one night....if he came on for a week every year people would love it!

[pepperw99]

"if you were gay, would you marry a dude" lol

[McMullersAMM]

lol Arthur fits well on this show.

[perrygrahamislove]

Dude, such a liar. He does the email/tweets on his show. I feel the need to kick his french ass. Hard. Almost wish I wouldn't have sent that tweet to Craig so that Arthur wouldn't have had the chance to meet Craig. Blerg.

[FrauAnja]

@perrygrahamislove maybe Arthur was JOKING????

[keybladelordus]

@i know how you feel, but just think about how much more awesome craig is for having brought him on the show

[muhmuhak]

I was kind of surprised that he could actually speak english after that intro. but he seems reasonably nice. but was that whole 5 euros are 1 dollaer supposed to be funny or did he have no clue? 5 euros are about 6 dollars right now

[mojochrys]

Arthur is yummy here!

[revolutiongrl]

Craig was a gentleman, a GENTLEMAN.

I would have torn this guy a new one.

[DearyLeary]

One of the better mouth organ segments in recent memory.

[Jerevinan]

This is sad to watch... I'd have more to say than him. Once out of his confort zone, he is totally clueless... and he is a veteran show host in France.

(And forJerryKitich : I don't think of a word that would mean exactly the same thing but owned is translated to "possédé" but cannot be used as the meaning you're thinking of, i suppose)

[Dostwyn]

5€ are $6.51

[deciphyer]

@Dostwyn it was a joke, lawyer.

[OcularPolitics]

@Dostwyn that's 2 hours old... it already changed xD

[taeteck]

@Dostwyn That's right, i guess the french say that as a compliment

[goaliegal31]

I feel only slightly better about Arthur... Craig's still sexier

[DecodeSousa]

@ProtestantIRA $1 is 0,76 Euro actually^^

[supergirljadg]

lil corner of europe :) And if craig went to france that would be AWESOME!

[MissBananaHappy]

You're a charming bastard aren't you xD

[LeSingedelEspace]

@MissBananaHappy Oh no no no ... please ... no ...

[ProtestantIRA]

5 Euros is $1? Wow didnt know that.

[sweetForgiveness]

maybe he just come over to steal geoff??? OMG!

[JerryKitich]

can you say owned, in french?

[LeSingedelEspace]

@JerryKitich You can say it in a bad way like "Dans le cul !" for example. I think so.