A scripted segment on Fox News’s The Ingraham Angle drew mockery and comparisons to a famed “Abbott and Costello” moment from social media users.
Ingraham spoke with author Raymond Arroyo on Monday about how audiences liked “anti-woke” television shows such as Yellowstone. When Arroyo mentioned Netflix’s You, confusion ensued during a segment that Arroyo later confirmed was “totally scripted” ahead of time.
“I watched an episode of You where measles came up,” Arroyo said, prompting Ingraham to interject, “When did I mention measles?”
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“I don’t know. It was on You!” he replied.
“What was on me? What are you talking about? I never had the measles. We never did a measles and vaccine episode. Is this a joke?” she said.
“It was on You!” Arroyo replied in kind.
The visibly confused Ingraham asked, “Is this a joke? I have never had measles. What are you talking about? This is stupid.”
“It was an episode of a show, Laura,” Arroyo said.
“What’s it called?” Ingraham asked.
“You, You, it’s a show called You!” Arroyo tried to explain.
Ingraham appeared not to catch on, saying, “I’ve never done a show on measles. I just completely give up. I give up.”
“It’s a show called You on Netflix!” Arroyo replied.
However, Ingraham still seemed confused.
“There’s a show called Laura Ingraham on Netflix?” she asked.
Some used the segment to mock Ingraham, accusing her of a lack of intelligence.
Box of rocks!!!! #Clueless #MAGAts ???Laura Ingraham Has No Clue Netflix Hit ‘You’ Exists, Gets Hilarious Lesson https://t.co/N3zwIjL27p via @TMZ
— And Justice For All–Now! (@MORNINGMANIAC) November 16, 2021
I just…. Laura Ingraham gets paid how much for this?
I don’t get how she has her own show. This is embarrassing.
Also @YouNetflix is amazing in case you haven’t watched it lol
— Malynda Hale (@MalyndaHale) November 16, 2021
Others enjoyed the segment, with some drawing comparisons to comedy duo Bud Abbott and Lou Costello.
wow. Abbot and Costello got nothing on @IngrahamAngle.pic.twitter.com/kuqxaFSyuD
— ken olin (@kenolin1) November 16, 2021
This is beyond belief, in the best possible way. https://t.co/apPxsjuQnA
— Alex Young (@alexwsyoung) November 16, 2021
This is incredible. Who’s on first? pic.twitter.com/jEgVz41gHg
— James Oh Brien (@mrjamesob) November 16, 2021
It’s unclear whether the bit was planned, but some suggested it was an intentional gag considering the pair’s history of jokes on set.
Arroyo later confirmed that it was “totally scripted” and was glad that so many people appreciated the bit.
Thank you @mehdirhasan. We were worried it wouldn’t work via satellite. But glad it landed. Totally scripted! https://t.co/dFdnlk4N56
— Raymond Arroyo (@RaymondArroyo) November 16, 2021
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The segment drew comparisons to “Who’s on First,” a comedy sketch performed by Abbott and Costello in 1938 widely viewed as one of the best comedy sketches of the 20th century.
You is a psychological thriller on Netflix that focuses on a bookstore manager and serial killer who becomes infatuated with an aspiring writer.
