Amy Poehler secretly “cursed” Seth Meyers when he stole Weekend Update jokes during their SNL bagel-time battles.
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Bagel Time Tension
Seth Meyers recently spilled the tea about his SNL days with Amy Poehler.
On her podcast “Good Hang,” he revealed their only real friction point during their 2006-2008 Weekend Update run.
Those morning writing sessions—or “bagel times” as they called them—got surprisingly competitive.
After jokes were divided up, they’d both eye those leftover zingers like kids fighting over the last cookie.
The Joke Tug-of-War
Poehler seemed shocked her joke-grabbing was so obvious.
“I thought I would have hidden that,” she laughed, before admitting it was probably true.
Their dance around the best punchlines became a regular thing.
She’d casually mention certain jokes felt like “Amy jokes” while Seth would practically beg for them.
Their playful standoffs became part of their morning routine.
The Hex Factor
When Seth did score a coveted joke, Amy didn’t exactly take it lying down. “I hex this joke,” she’d declare with mock seriousness.
While he delivered the stolen goods on camera, she’d be just off-screen, fingers wiggling like a cartoon witch casting spells.
Seth recalled her dramatically announcing, “I curse you and I curse this joke” with perfect comedic timing.
No Real Drama
Despite these joke battles, both insist they never truly fought. “I don’t remember us ever fighting at all,” Poehler said.
Their creative tension actually sparked gold—specifically their recurring “Really?” segment where they’d rant about ridiculous news stories.
Their natural ability to get playfully frustrated with each other became comedy magic on screen.
Friendly Friction Fuels Fun
Their disagreements continue to this day, especially about movies and TV shows.
“My favorite thing is when you and I feel very differently about something,” Meyers admitted. “It’s very fun when you’re mad about something.”
This friendly friction keeps their friendship interesting. What started as bagel-time bickering blossomed into a comedy partnership that still thrives years later.