“they put weights on you, and you STILL thrived” holy shit

Steven Yuen is such a well spoken person, and to have him give praise to Bobby is powerful. “You can take the weights off now.” 😭😭😭😭😭

Realest moment in TigerBelly history. Edging out when Gilbits threatened to quit 😂

Here for this iconic moment in (Asian-)American history. Giving someone their flowers while they're still alive is unfortunately too rare. Glad it was captured on camera to be etched in stone forever. And the symbolism of his dad's ashes being present for this moment, and the handoff from Steven & David to Khalyla. Whew.

As a kid I remember you being the only thing I liked about mad tv... you’re a legend Bobby ✊🏻

I feel like what David was trying to say the entire podcast is basically how much he loved and revered Bobby, how he feels like Bobby deserves to be watched and praised because of how great he really is, not to mention what he’s done for the Asian community as well. Bobby Lee, a living, walking legend to all of us. Nosotros papaya!!

Watching Bobby lift up his entire shirt to wipe his tears is exactly what I expected him to do. Love you Bobby! Legend!

I’m really glad david and Steven did that. Bobby doesn’t need the affirmations or confirmations or wherever but deserves them. He’s a Fucking legend

This is some real human shit being said here. I love it.

Steven yeun is beautiful with his words

What’s wild is I’ve literally had this same conversation with another Korean actor friend of mine. We just talked about Tiger Belly and how Bobby Lee is a PIONEER for Asian Americans and ESPECIALLY Koreans, and he doesn’t get that credit enough. Also god damn David Choe is so unapologetically Korean American. When Bobby mentions the deep connection with other Koreans…yes. It’s because of our 한. You can see the 한 in Bobby and Steven, but holy shit you can see it in David Choe.

BOBBY LEE, YOU ARE A LEGEND. You deserve everything good, you've truly worked for it and overcome obstacles in your life to get here.

A true maverick, a pioneer and I’m so damn happy to see him getting his recognition. He did it his way, and broke barriers all along the way. We love you Bobby and We see you. Thank you, King.

"I don't want to cry anymore..." "Why?" "Because it felt good!"

Bobby Lee's a literal living legend. When I was a kid I used to wonder where this unconventional ball of chaos came from. He just seemed so out of place in a world where everyone was obsessed with image. I couldn't look away. As an adult I come back to Bobby, definitely for the laughs, but more so as a beacon of what's good and true, even if not always factual lol. Love you, king.

As a 28 year old white dude who grew up in Asia, Bobby was always someone I looked up to. Legend

I was for real cutting up onions when I was listening to this part and it made it so much harder. Lol amazing moment in podcast history . Giving a legend his flowers while he is still here to accept them . We all bow to you Slept King 👑 absolute Legend.

Brought me to tears. Bobby lee is a true legend .

This is a prime example of a genuine moment where people are giving their flowers to someone while they're still here. None of us are gonna be here forever. It's the way of life. Seeing this is beautiful. I struggle way too much expressing my emotions but seeing this reminds me that "cringe" doesn't matter. Fuck all that shit. Because I'm gonna be dead one day whether that's in 50 years or 2 days. So yeah, time to say it to those you care about.

The way Khalyla talks about Bobby makes me so choked up, and people question whether she ride or die I think this answers it. This pod is the best thing out there much love Nosotros papaya

16:20 it's gets real fast, for someone who feels belittled myself and have always been hard on myself, this cry of appreciation was truly felt.

I have huge huge respect for David Choe after this... What an amazing FRIEND!!

Omg, 3 legends. Love how David Choe forces Bobby to feel a genuine moment and thank you

I'm glad they did this. Always better to appreciate ppl while they're still hear on earth

I was emotional watching this last night and now I’m watching it again

I shed a tear for Bobby hearing this. Dude is a legend has been for a long time. I'm very proud of him and what he has done with Tigerbelly

Having someone like Bobby in the media was rare to find. I always felt fish out of water being a Korean American myself. But having him was someone that always helped me feel less alone. Always appreciate you.

Bobby doesn’t need to do a PSA. This is it. Just succeed and that will speak louder

To have a friend like David... wow. Amazing

Love you Bobby. I'm Mexican but when I saw you on MAD TV for the first time I was just blown away with hilarity. I didn't think so much about you being Korean you were just killer. But today looking back at my respect has grown immensely considering you blazing trails without Korean examples before you! Powerful Bobby Lee!

“Never give up!! Never surrender!!” - Bobby Lee

i hope in Bobby's darkest days he thinks pf this moment

i was a literal toddler when madtv came out but i remember watching it in secret and always thinking bobby was funny. when i found tb i was so excited to catch up with someone that was actually pretty integral to my childhood and my humor now as an adult. bobby is truly one of one, limited edition, once in a lifetime, what have you - he’s a legend and i’m so happy this moment occurred and that it’s been filmed. i would cherish something like this forever if i had a moment like this with friends of mine to look back on time and time again. best episode yet. nosotros papaya!

10:38-10:52 You can tell Bobby was really taking in what they were saying at this point, he's like a statue, just absorbing all the praise and feeling validated and trying his hardest not to cry. Makes me well up myself.

Bobby Lee is such a good dude years ago I met him in a comedy club/bar and at the time I was struggling financially and I was at the bar asking a rude mother fucking bar tender what I could get to eat for $5 because that's all I had and he overheard me and walked up and paid for a $15 meal and gave me a hundred dollar bill and wished me luck. It was so generous it basically brought me to tears. I'm such a huge fan and will always love Bobby.

Take the weights off, Bobby. You are truly something special and a gift to comedy. I love that these guys brought this message directly. This is beautiful. Ty.

Bobby is the only comic I go out of my way to be in his audience…in clubs, venues, audio, video, social media and I haven’t been in the game since MySpace. Love u Bobby! Ur comedy and person speaks to my sole.

Bro they are giving there flowers to go while he is alive this is so amazing

Real shit bobby is loved in the Mexican community as well mad respect 💯

As a fan. I'm silently applauding this recognition of a masterful human being. Bobby is a person who made me laugh during some of the worst times in my life. Seeing and hearing the support of his true friends and family is uplifting to say the least. Bobby deserves all the respect we have to give him.

Bobby doing a netflix special would be more powerful than any PSA

sh*t! the tears came right out as i watched this. we need more love in this world.

I hope Bobbo stays connected to David and Steven after seeing how much reverence and admiration they have for him. Having people in your corner is a beautiful thing 😌

This is so sweet and genuine, the love in that room is insurmountable. Much love

I love how this conversation can be a metaphor in the lives of any social circle. We all should recognize when someone in our life has integrity and perseverance even if they’re not close to you. That shit is so inspiring even in the microcosms of small communities and can have an impact on more people than we may know.

First time I see a Asian dude on tv and his name was TANK!!! Made me a fan for life, mad scientist was my favorite

I hope Bobby really realizes how much he means to all of his fans. Tigerbelly and bad friends has been such a happy positive thing to listen to and I can only speak for myself but I appreciate Bobby and the tigerbelly team/bad friends. Thank you.

17:30 Bobby in all seriousness exposes his full belly to wipe his tears down with his shirt:D

Bobby is the real Asian man's spirit animal. You give us the courage to be us.

I don’t think he fully understands because he never had someone open a door for him back then he really had to brute force his way in Hollywood

That hit me hard… just pure emotional vulnerability in full display. Truth and humility, we need more of this in the world.

This was the realest podcast I’ve seen from y’all... kuddos to them for coming over and letting you know they respect you!

This has a special place in my heart. As a kid I would always stay up late to watch MADtv just for Bobby Lee, only Asian American I could remember on TV. Then on Vice I found out about David Choe from his thumbs up series and through out high school would listen to David Choe's podcast with Asa. Only real ones know.

I'm black and I have a BUNCH of respect for Bobby Lee as a comedian and actor back in the 90's and early 2000's for getting to this point. Definitely great to hear that he's getting his flowers since he put in alot of work.

Bobby being this open and receptive with his friends was really cool to see. This moment was really special and I appreciate David and Steven for going on the pod and saying what all of us have thought for years.

Steven played my favorite character on TWD. It's awesome that he gives so much credit to Bobby for paving the way for so many artists to flourish.

Bobby is so deserving of these flowers! A true legend in the game!

As a filipinio american i didnt even know asians could be funny before i saw one of the funniest ppl ive ever seen on MADTV. Ill forever be a fan and always grateful for his humor and everythins he is as a person.

The only comedian who doesn't have a Netflix special and yet he would absolutely destroy records if he wanted to but he is so humble he doesn't care about having comedy specials

Best episode soo far!!!! From the beginning i knew David wanted to tell him something! And Steven with “ they put weights on you, and you still thrived, and you’re out here now thriving independent of that and I wonder.... like you know you can take the weights off too ”

David attempts to bring everyone on his level of emotional depth by challenging, but Steven tries his best to get on someone else’s level and reasons with them. We all need people in our life who will look over us and challenge us and then we also need people who will meet us where we are. Let’s remember to be both! Bobby Lee, I love you! I always loved MadTV more than SNL because of you…thanks for everything!

I can't even get through the first minute laughing at the fact Bobby had his Dad's remains right by the seat of his hosts 🤣 what a guy!

Shout out to David and Steven. Bobby really needed to hear this man. He's so hard on him self, but come on Bobby they're so many people that absolutely love you! Long live Bobby! 😀✌️❤️

When glenn from walkin dead n chloe the beast pays their respects goodaammm bobby take it in and know u are the first asian sensation frm madtv, rem tank , n mad scientist hahah

This was very emotional. Much Love ❣️

Bobby is an incredible comedian and person. I'm happy he can talk like this and have love around him this way.

It’s clear to see how hard it is for Bobby to accept the love and praise and that’s what makes him a truly amazing person.

wow this vid brought me to tears. as a firsg gen filipino american even though im not in the entertainment industry bobby really has inspired and empowered me to be ambitious and strive to what i want

I'll cherish this clip forever.

100% all facts. Bobby Lee is someone I can literally watch at my most down and then be better instantly. He deserves much much more credit for all he's done and will do. Looking forward to his Special!

ALL 3 of these men are AMAZING! pioneers in their own right! Bobby deserves all the praise and more! He does not get nearly as much credit as he is due! But it does make me happy seeing what he has built in these last few years! He is WAY too hard on himself! I love this man! he is one of the founding Fathers of Sketch imo. I literally Watch Magnum PI now in hopes Bobby is in an Episode! I only ever turned it on because of him. lol We are all just patiently waiting for your SPECIAL MR LEE!

Right on. I felt that for you, Homie.

Completely forgot about Bobby Lee since Mad TV, just stumbled onto this video, and this is the realest shit I've seen on the internet all year. Bravo to these two guys giving heartfelt props to someone they respect and love. More of this on the internet, in our communities, and in our daily lives please!

The most beautiful thing I’ve seen in a while, bravo guys. Bobby deserves the accolades.

Deep AF. When I stumbled upon Mad TV as a small child, it was my favorite. Me and my cousin would run around the house saying " uh oh Hot dog" - I'll never ever forget bobby lee. It's been almost 20 years and look at him now. He's the fuckin man

This is the most blatant example of the Universe trying to tell Bobby that 'You ARE enough'.

Now can we get a special?!! Please Bobby. We really need 1. Please Bobby. For us. For the culture! I'm a black South African 32 year old and I have been a fan for years!

I am in my mid twenties, grew up in Korea until I was 15. Bobby Lee is still in my heart the true pioneer of Asian American community. Thank you man

This is what good friends do.

Bobby Lee is the man... I loved him on Mad TV and we, all, continue to love him... He's a comic treasure.

I've always wondered why I connect so much with Bobby. This conversation really gave me the gift of understanding how much he had to put up with in the journey of finding himself and making a name for himself. Sometimes the funniest, brightest and and most outspoken people are putting up with a whole lot more than you think. Tito Bobby is so strong, I am so proud of him.

As a little Korean kid, I loved watching Bobby Lee on Mad TV, and I love it when he pops up in other stuff.

Love to see our POC unite and show each other love

bobby...every saturday I would watch madtv and then snl right afterwards. not only was madtv funnier to me, but it showed that someone like me (asian canadian) can excel, and break through barriers that are non conventional to asian north americans. it gave me all the confidence in the world at school to be myself , clown around, be outspoken, and be happy being me. seeing you on madtv every saturday as the ONLY ASIAN among whites and blacks really and truly made me feel that WE have a place in this world (outside of STEM occupations). I need to thank you for everything and shaping who I am today..

GIVE THIS MAN HIS FLOWERS! Bobby been in the game for a minute and the guys are dead on that hes under appreciated

Such a special moment. Loved it so much!

12:02 David Cho: You like it when people hit you. Bobby: *Confused puppy head tilt Awwwwwwwwwwww

Khalyla so proud of her man ❤

Wow, man after being such a huge fan of Bobby for so long, i was really able to feel those emotions and understand their true appreciation for him. Never cried at a podcast clip before.

For real this was such a touching moment

Such a beautiful moment. Steven saying he can take the weights off was really moving. Now that Asian representation is actually starting to actually happen and being the one of the first ones out there who really broke through a horribly difficult and limiting system, he totally deserves the appreciation! He not only broke through but he pushed to be more than the Asian stereotypes they were trying to use him as. Legitimately groundbreaking

The epitome of giving someone their flowers

I still love this! Bobby deserves his flowers 100 times over

17:20 I lost my shit

Bobby means a lot to A LOT. Black man in the bible belt here but watching Tigerbelly not only cured my depression but helped me regain faith in love

Bobby is my Asian Super Hero as a young Asian American man he’s just so inspirational to me

So many creative Artists need to hear this. I needed to hear this. You and I are loved.

Dave and Steve are truly awesome. I really wish more people would have the guts to do something that genuine and kind. Much respect to all of them hosts, guests and crew.

Dam. This was so powerful. I didn’t expect this. Bobby needed this. Gotta little choked up myself.

David and Steven are real for doing this. Bobby is the first Asian American entertainer I became a fan of, he really has done a lot more than he gets credit for.