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Jon Stewart was finally a real guest on The Colbert Report, just in time for it to end its run in December. Jon continued the long, proud tradition of he and Stephen trying – but completely failing – to hide their respect for each other.
The new book Bears & Balls: The Colbert Report A-Z covers the difference between how "character" Stephen and the "real" Stephen feel about Jon, and poses the critical question:
"Jon Stewart: great bromance, or greatest?"
So in the spirit of determining exactly where said bromance falls on the greatness scale, here are 14 solid pieces of evidence that make the case for "greatest."
They're on the same wavelength.
Because Stephen's goal is always to make Jon laugh...
…especially when Jon doesn’t want to…
…which is frequently.
Jon has a bobblehead of Stephen in his office
Only Stephen could “fix” Jon when he returned from Jordan.
Their Super PAC debauchery.
This mock tense moment at the Emmys…
…this genuine moment at the Emmys…
…and the love being returned.
When they were supposed be angry, but Jon couldn’t find his mark.
This cosplay.
Those 3 little words.
Because they’ll drop the rivalry charade, and just hug it out.
Read about these and thousands more Colbert Report memories in Bears & Balls: The Colbert Report A-Z, available from Amazon.
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