Jon Stewart Returns To ‘The Daily Show’ And All He Gets Is Stale Popcorn

Bruce Haring

February 9, 2024 at 8:59 p.m.·1 min read

Jon Stewart is back. And so is the popcorn last seen in 2015.

A clip of Stewart munching on popcorn during his 1999-2015 time on the show is often seen on social media, a signal that an argument is about to break out.

More from Deadline

Tom Johnson Dies: Emmy-Winning Comedy Writer For 'The Daily Show' Was 55
John Oliver "Surprised" That Jon Stewart Is Returning To 'The Daily Show' & Backs Amber Ruffin Or Roy Wood Jr. To Be Permanent Host
Late-Night Shocker: Jon Stewart To Host 'The Daily Show' Once A Week Through Presidential Election With News Team Hosting Other Nights

In the promo, Stewart stuffs his face with the snack once again, asking producers a very important question. “Is this the same popcorn from the GIF nine years ago?!”

Stewart will be hosting The Daily Show on Monday nights throughout the 2024 election cycle. The show’s team of correspondents will share hosting duties for the rest of the week.

The show airs every weeknight at 11 p.m. ET/PT on Comedy Central and the next day on Paramount+.

Watch the video above and see the classic GIF here:

Jon Stewart Popcorn GIF - Find & Share on GIPHY

Best of Deadline

HuffPost
'So Humiliating': Trump's Big Rally Boast Painfully Falls Apart In Real Time
The former president gets hit with an immediate fact-check.
HuffPost
Podcaster Cracks Up After Donald Trump Calls Himself A 'Truthful Person'
Andrew Schulz couldn't help but respond to the presidential candidate's claim by doubling over in laughter.
The Daily Beast
Trump Gets Unhinged, Even for Him, Over Kamala Harris ‘60 Minutes’ Interview
Donald Trump—who agreed to an interview with the CBS newsmagazine show 60 Minutes before backing out—has gone on the warpath at Kamala Harris for her performance on the show.“The Interview on 60 Minutes with Comrade Kamala Harris is considered by many of those who reviewed it, the WORST Interview they have ever seen,” he wrote, in a Tuesday morning post on Truth Social. “She literally had no idea what she was talking about, and it was an embarrassment to our Country that a Major Party Candidate
HuffPost
Trump Flips Out With 'Dumb Women' Rant After Kamala Harris' Interview On 'The View'
The former president melted down over one particular comment from his Democratic rival.
BuzzFeed
This Picture Of Someone's Strapped Down House In Florida Is Going Viral For Obvious Reasons
We 100% need a post-storm update about this house.
The Daily Beast
Melania Sheds a Little Light on Trump’s Bedroom Habits
Melania Trump has been married to her husband for 19 years, during which time she had a front-row seat to the former president’s bedtime routine. She spilled on one detail of that regimen in a Tuesday appearance on Fox News Tuesday, suggesting that Donald Trump sleeps in something other than pajamas. She joined The Five to promote her new memoir, aptly titled Melania, which hit shelves earlier in the day.Read more at The Daily Beast.Get the Daily Beast's biggest scoops and scandals delivered rig
People
Bride and Groom Saddened Over 'Gale-Force Winds' on Their Wedding Day —Until They See the Photos
As it turned out, the blustery weather was the magical ingredient that created some stunning images on their big day
BuzzFeed
This Paralyzed Man And His Fiancée Explained How They Have Sex, And People Are Saying It Is The Most Informative Content On The Internet Right Now
Amber Cogbill and Neven Hart are being praised for their vulnerability and honesty.
HuffPost
Kamala Harris Sums Up Her Viral Donald Trump Moment With 3 Letters
The vice president's line drew laughter and applause from Stephen Colbert's "Late Show" audience.
HuffPost
Donald Trump: 'Wait Until You See What I’m Going To Do' To The New York Times
The former president issued an ominous threat to the venerable newspaper.
The Hill
Democrats start to hit the panic button
Democrats’ nerves are at an all-time high. Two months ago — even a month ago — they were feeling bullish about Vice President Harris’s prospects of defeating former President Trump. But now, with less than a month to go until Election Day, they’re increasingly worried about a number of issues plaguing the Democratic nominee’s campaign. On…
People
Houston Father Bound, Suffocated and Raped His 8-Month-Old Daughter: 'Worst Kind of Evil'
Luis Luna, 27, was convicted of capital murder in the August 2020 suffocation death of his 8-month-old daughter, Savayah Mason
People
Jennifer Lopez Admits Second Ben Affleck Split 'Almost Did Take Me Out for Good' but Was 'Exactly What I Needed'
" 'Thank you, God. I'm sorry it took me so long. I’m sorry that you had to do this to me so many times,' " Lopez said in a chat for 'Interview' magazine
HuffPost
Seth Meyers Exposes How Much Of A 'Liar' Trump Is With Surprising Comparison
The "Late Night" host was all over an interview the Republican nominee had with Laura Ingraham.
Moneywise
Single mom of 5 confronts Donald Trump on skyrocketing prices — here's what the former president says he'd do
“Drill, baby, drill.”
USA TODAY
Rewatch Tropicana implosion bring down Vegas casino in 'breathtaking spectacle'
The Tropicana Las Vegas will be demolished in an implosion scheduled for Wednesday at 2:30 a.m. local time to make room for a new MLB stadium.
WWD
Pamela Anderson Brings Art Nouveau to Life in Oscar de la Renta Caftan at Glamour Women of the Year Awards 2024
Anderson was honored at the event in New York City on Tuesday.
The Canadian Press
Nazem Kadri book recounts Mike Babcock's behaviour coaching Toronto Maple Leafs
CALGARY — Former Toronto Maple Leafs forward Nazem Kadri's book "Dreamer: My Life On The Edge" delves into coach Mike Babcock's handling of players.
HuffPost
Lara Trump Raises Eyebrows With ‘Beverage Napkins’ Reason For Trashing New Poll
Donald Trump’s daughter-in-law’s airplane claim prompted mockery on social media.
BuzzFeed
Former Trump Voters Are Sharing The Reasons Why They're Voting For Kamala Harris In A New Ad, And This Makes So Much Sense
"I've never voted for a Democrat before in my life... I don't think I have any other choice."

Latest Stories