John Mulaney on Watching an Erotic Film with His Girlfriend’s Mom

Summary

In this engaging interview, John Mulaney discusses his new album 'Baby J' and shares amusing anecdotes about bonding with his wife Olivia's mother, Kim, over Korean period dramas. The conversation takes an unexpected turn when they watch the intense and erotic film 'The Handmaiden,' leading to a humorous misunderstanding about their viewing preferences. Stephen Colbert surprises Mulaney with a keepsake from their past encounter, celebrating his personal growth and success.

Takeaways

• 🎤 John Mulaney released a new album titled 'Baby J'.
• 🏡 Mulaney has been spending a lot of time at home with Olivia's mom, Kim.
• 👭 Mulaney and Kim bonded over watching Korean period films every night.
• 🎬 The film 'The Handmaiden' was particularly memorable for its intense and graphic content.
• 😳 An awkward moment occurred when Mulaney and Kim watched an explicit scene together.
• 😂 Kim's comment 'Hormone, everybody got them' lightened the mood after the awkward scene.
• 📝 Olivia found a list of Korean movies that Mulaney had noted down to watch with Kim.
• 🤔 Olivia's lack of interest in the Korean films led to her suggesting Mulaney and Kim watch them together.
• 🎁 Stephen Colbert gifted Mulaney a medal related to their past encounter in Georgetown.
• 🤝 The interaction between Mulaney and Kim showcases a good relationship between them.
• 📺 The conversation took place on a talk show, presumably hosted by Stephen Colbert.

Q & A

What is the name of John Mulaney's new album?

The new album is called 'Baby J.'

How does John Mulaney describe his relationship with Olivia's mom, Kim?

John describes his relationship with Kim as spending a lot of time together, day and night, and becoming instant friends.

What type of films did John Mulaney and Kim watch together?

They watched Korean language films, including historical and period pieces from medieval Korea.

Why did Olivia not want to watch the Korean films with John and Kim?

Olivia did not want to watch the films because they were not to her taste, so she let John and Kim watch them together.

What was the title of the Korean film that John and Kim found particularly interesting?

The film they found particularly interesting was called 'The Handmaiden.'

In what century is 'The Handmaiden' set?

'The Handmaiden' is set in the early 20th century.

What was the unexpected turn in 'The Handmaiden' that surprised John and Kim?

The unexpected turn was that the film became very graphic and erotic, which was not what they anticipated.

How did John describe the intense erotic scene in 'The Handmaiden'?

John described it as an intense, physical, and historical Korean moment that was off the charts.

What was Kim's reaction to the erotic scene in the film?

Kim's reaction was to say, 'Hormone, everybody got them,' implying that everyone has hormones and such reactions are natural.

What gift did Stephen give to John during the interview?

Stephen gave John a medal that he had received from a man trying to make St. Gabriel the patron saint of handguns.

Why did Stephen decide to give John the medal?

Stephen decided to give John the medal because it reminded him of the day they first met, and he had been meaning to give it to John for many years.

Outlines

00:00

😀 John Mulaney's Unexpected Bond with Olivia's Mom

In this segment, Stephen Colbert interviews John Mulaney about his new album 'Baby J' and his unexpected bonding experience with Olivia's mom, Kim. John shares that he and Kim have spent a lot of time together, even watching 1-2 Korean period pieces every night. Despite Kim being from Vietnam, they both enjoy the medieval Korean media. John humorously recounts an incident where they watched an intense erotic historical Korean film, leading to an awkward yet humorous moment when Kim comments on the universal presence of hormones.

05:00

🎁 Stephen Colbert's Special Gift to John Mulaney

Stephen Colbert surprises John Mulaney with a special gift, a medal he received years ago from a man trying to make St. Gabriel the patron saint of handguns. Stephen explains that he met John in Georgetown on that day and has kept the medal as a reminder of their encounter. He presents it to John as a celebration of his getting his life together, which is met with cheers and applause from the audience.

Keywords

💡John Mulaney

John Mulaney is a stand-up comedian, actor, and writer known for his work on 'Saturday Night Live' and his own comedy specials. In the script, he is the guest being interviewed, and his new album 'Baby J' is a central topic of discussion, indicating his role as a comedian and performer.

💡Olivia's Mom

Olivia's Mom, referred to as Kim in the script, is a significant character in John Mulaney's story. She is depicted as having a close relationship with John, bonding over watching Korean films, which is a key element in the narrative and showcases the personal and humorous dynamic between them.

💡Korean Period Pieces

Korean period pieces are films set in historical Korea, often featuring elaborate costumes and narratives that reflect the culture and history of the time. In the script, John and Kim watch 1-2 Korean period pieces every night, which becomes a humorous anecdote about their shared interest and the unexpected content they encounter.

💡The Handmaiden

The Handmaiden is a specific Korean film mentioned in the script, known for its intense and erotic storyline set in the early 20th century. It serves as a pivotal point in the narrative where John and Kim's viewing experience becomes unexpectedly graphic, leading to a humorous misunderstanding.

💡Eroticism

Eroticism in this context refers to the portrayal of sexual desire and romantic tension in the film 'The Handmaiden.' The script uses this term to highlight the unexpected nature of the film's content, which leads to a comedic moment where John and Kim awkwardly discuss the film's themes.

💡Hormones

Hormones are chemical messengers in the body that regulate various functions, including sexual desire. In the script, Kim uses the term 'hormone' to humorously diffuse the awkwardness of the erotic scenes they are watching, suggesting that such feelings are natural and shared by everyone.

💡English Over Dub

English over dub refers to the practice of replacing the original audio of a foreign film with an English-language version. John mentions doing an 'English over dub' of the intense erotic scenes, which adds a layer of humor to the situation by implying his own commentary on the film.

💡St. Gabriel

St. Gabriel is mentioned in the script as a potential patron saint of handguns, a quirky detail that connects to a past encounter between Stephen and John. This reference adds depth to their shared history and provides a humorous anecdote that ties into the gift Stephen gives John.

💡Patron Saint

A patron saint is a saint who is considered the heavenly advocate of a nation, place, craft, activity, class, or person. In the script, the concept is humorously applied to the idea of a patron saint for handguns, showcasing the absurdity and providing a backdrop for the gift exchange.

💡Medal

The medal mentioned in the script is a symbolic gift from Stephen to John, connecting to their past encounter and the story of St. Gabriel. It serves as a humorous and heartfelt gesture, marking their long-standing relationship and the shared experiences that have shaped it.

Highlights

John Mulaney discusses his new album 'Baby J' and his time at home with Olivia's mom, Kim.

John and Kim bond over watching Korean period films every night.

Kim, originally from Vietnam, shares an interest in medieval Korean media with John.

John finds Olivia's note about the effort he's put into bonding with her mom over Korean films.

John and Kim watch the film 'The Handmaiden,' which leads to an awkward but humorous situation.

The film contains unexpected graphic and erotic scenes, surprising John and Kim.

John humorously recounts the intense and awkward moment shared with Kim during the film.

Stephen Colbert jokes about John trying to get people into watching Korean films.

John shares the humorous misunderstanding with Kim about the film's content.

Kim's casual response to the film's erotic scenes normalizes the awkward situation.

Stephen Colbert presents John with a gift related to their past encounter in Georgetown.

The gift is a medal from a man trying to make St. Gabriel the patron saint of handguns.

Stephen reminisces about the day he met John and the significance of the gift.

John is touched by the gesture and Stephen places the medal on him.

John's album 'Baby J' is available now, and he will be followed by Darius Rucker.

Transcripts

>> Stephen: HEY, EVERYBODY, WE ARE BACK WITH JOHN MULANEY.

THE NEW ALBUM IS "BABY J." YOU'VE BEEN HANGING OUT AT HOME

A LOT WITH OLIVIA'S MOM. YOU GUYS HAVE FUN TOGETHER.

>> John: YEAH, ME AND OLIVIA'S MOM KIM HANG OUT HANG OUT ALL

DAY AND ALL NIGHT. AND W WE HAD THE BABY, SHE CAMEO

HANG OUT WITH US AND WE BECAME LIKE INSTANT FRIENDS.

AND WE WATCH 1-2 KOREAN PERIOD PIECES EVERY NIGHT.

>> Stephen: KOREAN LANGUAGE FILMS.

>> John: YES, KOREAN LANGUAGE FILMS.

MS. KIM'S -- OLIVIA'S MOMS FROM VIETNAM.

BUT THERE'S A BIG SWATH, THOUGH MIKE OF MEDIA, OF MEDIEVAL

KOREA. AS WE WATCH A COUPLE A NIGHT.

OLIVIA DOESN'T WANT TO WATCH THIS, SO SHE'S LIKE YOU TO DO

YOUR THING. AND SHE ONCE FOUND A NOTEPAD OF

A LIST OF KOREAN MOVIES THAT I'D READ GOOD THINGS ABOUT TO READ

WITH MISS KIM AND SHE WROTE THIS IS MORE EFFORT THEN YOU'VE PUT

SO ONE NIGHT, I'M SITTING WITH THE WONDERFUL MISS KIM, WE ARE

ON THE COUCH TOGETHER AND WE FIND THIS KOREAN FILM CALLED

"THE HANDMAIDEN." ONE PERSON REACTED.

IT'S SERIOUS. SENT IN THE EAR EARLY 20TH CENT,

IT'S ABOUT THIS BOOK COLLECTOR AND THIS KEPT A WOMAN AND WE ARE

WATCHING THE FILM, IT'S RIGHT UP OUR ALLEY.

KOREA, OLD-FASHIONED, PERFECT. IT BECOMES THE MOST GRAPHIC

EROTIC -- THE MOST LIKE I WAS TRULY LIKE THIS IS WHAT PEOPLE

MEAN BY EROTIC. THIS IS LIKE -- SO, WE ARE

WATCHING THE SCENE AND THE KEPT WOMAN AND THE WOMAN THAT VISITS

HER BEGIN A RELATIONSHIP TOGETHER.

THE TWO OF THEM ARE LIKE -- I CAN'T UNSEE THIS.

THEY ARE REALLY LIKE IT'S AN INTENSE EROTIC HER HISTORICAL

KOREAN MOMENT, OKAY? >> Stephen: A FAIR AMOUNT OF

THIS? [LAUGHTER]

>> John: NO, THIS IS LIKE -- I WAS DOING THE ENGLISH OVER DUB

OF THERE'S AN INTENSE EROTIC OF KOREAN THINGS KOREAN THINGS.

>> Stephen: YOU'RE ON THE STREET TRYING GET PEOPLE IN

THERE. >> John: SO I LOOK OVER AND

IT'S A VERY INTENSE -- I CAN'T SAY ANYMORE ABOUT IT.

VERY SERIOUS, VERY PHYSICAL. ME AND MISS KIM ARE UNDER THE

SAME BLANKET. >> Stephen: OH, NO.

>> John: SO JUST LIKE THAT WERE KIND OF LIKE.

AND OLIVIA'S MOM LOOKS OVER AT ME AND LIKE I THINK THEY LOVE A

LESBIAN, WHAT YOU THINK? [LAUGHTER]

AND THEN THERE IS AN ORIOLE SEX SCENE THAT'S OFF THE CHARTS.

>> Stephen: OH, MY GOD. IT IS THIS AVAILABLE ON NETFLIX,

WHERE ARE WE? >> John: ALL TEXT YOU.

AND IT IS SO MUCH THAT YOU HAVE TO LOOK AT EACH OTHER.

SO I JUST LOOK OVER AT HER AND SHE STARING AT ME AND SHE GOES,

HORMONE, EVERYBODY GOT THEM. WHAT DO YOU THINK?

[LAUGHTER AND APPLAUSE] >> Stephen: IT'S A GOOD

RELATIONSHIP. >> John: IT'S A GOOD

>> Stephen: LISTEN, WE'VE GOT TO GO, BUT BEFORE WE GO I WANT

TO GIVE YOU SOMETHING. I HAVE A GIFT FOR YOU.

>> John: YOU DO? >> Stephen: I'VE MEANT TO GIVE

THIS TO YOU FOR MANY YEARS. I THINK YOU MENTIONED THE FIRST

TIME YOU WERE ON T WE ACTUALLY T IN GEORGETOWN.

YOU DESCRIBED YOURSELF AS A HUNG OVER LITTLE GREMLIN AND I'D GONE

DOWN THERE TO DO A PIECE ON SOMEONE WHO WANTED TO MAKE

ST. GABRIEL THE PATRON SAINT OF HANDGUNS.

I INTERVIEWED THE GUY AND THEN WENT DOWN TO TALK TO A JESUIT AT

GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY. I RAN INTO YOU THAT DAY AND WE

WENT OUR SEPARATE WAYS UNTIL WE ARE SITTING HERE TOGETHER.

BUT THE GUY WHO'S TRYING TO GET THE PATRON SAINT OF HANDGUNS

GAVE ME A MEDAL THAT DAY. SINCE THE DAY YOU CAME ON THE

SHOW, IT REMINDED ME WE MET THAT DAY, I DUG THIS OUT OF MY OWN

THINGS AND IT'S BEEN ON MY DRESSER AT HOME AND I KEEP

MEANING TO MAIL IT TO YOU. I WOULD LIKE TO GIVE IT TO YOU

TONIGHT AND JUST IN CELEBRATION OF YOU GETTING YOUR [BLEEP]

TOGETHER. >> John: YOU'RE GOING TO PUT

IT ON ME? [CHEERS AND APPLAUSE]

THANK YOU. >> Stephen: "BABY J" --

"BABY J"'S AVAILABLE NOW. JOHN MULANEY, EVERYBODY!

WILL BE RIGHT BACK WITH DARIUS RUCKER!