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Jerry Seinfeld thinks he’s autistic

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I can never tell whether Jerry Seinfeld is being sincere or when he’s doing his “comedy” thing, but basically in a segment with Brian Williams for his show Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee, he revealed that he believes he might actually fall somewhere on the autism spectrum (via US Weekly). “I think, on a very drawn out scale, I think I’m on the spectrum,” the sitcom creator revealed. “What are the markers?” an intrigued Williams asked. “You know, never paying attention to the right things,” said Seinfeld. “Basic social engagement is really a struggle. I’m very literal. When people talk to me and they use expressions, sometimes I don’t know what they’re saying.” Huh. I guess anything is possible. However, if he’s functioned this long and become rather successful with no real struggle, it’s probably not anything to worry about. I dunno, I worry that sometimes we live in a society that just wants to diagnose us all the time, or have us diagnose ourselves with any number of disorders. Feeling restless? You have restless leg syndrome! Getting distracted? ADD! I’m not saying those disorders don’t exist and aren’t serious, but you have to put things in context. Most of us are just fine. We’re just humans and life is complicated. Jeez. Follow us on Twitter | Facebook

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Stephen Colbert Will Replace David Letterman on ‘The Late Show’

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It was only a few short days ago when David Letterman revealed that he planned to pack in as the host of The Late Show sometime in 2015, and speculation on who would be named as his replacement has been rampant ever since. Turns out, we didn’t have to wait very long to find out, as Stephen Colbert was announced as the new host of The Late Show on Thursday afternoon – and good for him! I’m a big fan of The Colbert Report, and he seems like such a genuinely awesome guy, so that’s amazing! “Simply being a guest on David Letterman’s show has been a highlight of my career. I never dreamed that I would follow in his footsteps, though everyone in late night follows Dave’s lead,” Colbert, 49, says in a statement. “I’m thrilled and grateful that CBS chose me. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have to go grind a gap in my front teeth.” That being said, I am a little concerned how he’ll translate his trademark sarcasm, biting satire and political commentary from cable to network TV. Also, I really wonder whether we’re going to get Stephen Colbert the character, like on the Report, or actual Stephen Colbert (which might be really weird/not go over well since it’s not what we’re used to). So yeah, overall I’m pretty stoked but I’m also kind of uncertain. That being said, I’m not sure who would have been better. Part of me would have been pretty happy for someone other than a middle-aged white man to take the desk, but then… Colbert is really excellent, so I’m torn. What do you think? Excited? Follow us on Twitter | Facebook