Let's talk about Late Night With Seth Meyers. Specifically, let's talk about when it actually *is* late night. Is it just me, or is the "late" part a bit of a misnomer?
Because honestly, 12:35 AM? That’s basically the next day! That's practically brunch time in some European countries.
The Curious Case of "Late" Night
I have a confession. I rarely see Seth Meyers live. I'm usually asleep. This probably makes me a terrible talk show enthusiast. I accept that.
But here's my hot take: Anything past midnight shouldn’t be considered "late night." It’s just early morning pretending to be something cooler.
Don't get me wrong. I appreciate Late Night. The "Weekend Update" alum brings a sharp wit. The jokes are clever and the guests are usually interesting.
The Struggle is Real (and Tired)
But who's actually awake to appreciate it *live*? Are we all just lying to ourselves? Are we secretly recording it and watching it with our morning coffee?
I suspect the latter. I picture millions of bleary-eyed people. They're catching up on Seth Meyers while simultaneously scrolling through Instagram.
Maybe I'm just getting old. Maybe my internal clock is rebelling. It demands sleep at a reasonable hour.
Is It Just Me? (Probably Not)
I propose a radical solution. Let's redefine "late night". Let’s make it, I don't know, 11:30 PM? It's still late. But it's achievable.
We could even have a "pre-late night" show. This could start at 10:00 PM for the truly dedicated night owls.
Imagine! You could actually *enjoy* Seth Meyers' monologue. You could be alert enough to appreciate his nuanced delivery. No more nodding off mid-joke.
The Unpopular Opinion Hour
Okay, I know. This is probably an unpopular opinion. I'm probably yelling into the void. It is a void filled with Netflix and streaming services.
But I stand by it. 12:35 AM is not late night. It's the twilight zone between sleep and dawn.
Maybe NBC could consider a West Coast feed that airs a little earlier? A girl can dream, right?
The Final Verdict (and a Plea)
So, what time is Late Night With Seth Meyers on? Technically, 12:35 AM EST. Realistically? It's on whenever you can catch it on demand.
My plea to Seth Meyers (and all late-night hosts): Please, for the love of reasonably-timed sleep schedules, start a little earlier.
Or at least, release a super-condensed, five-minute version for those of us who can barely stay awake past 10:00 PM. I'd be eternally grateful.
Until then, I’ll continue to record it. I'll watch it the next morning. While trying to pretend I'm still cool enough to stay up past midnight.
And maybe, just maybe, one day my "late night" dreams will come true. A girl can dream, right?
