Stephen Colbert goes to war with North Carolina

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Colbert calls NC BBQ fans 'poor, flavor-deprived'
https://www.wral.com/colbert-calls-nc-bbq-fans-poor-flavor-deprived/18158380/

Talk show host Stephen Colbert is apparently not a big fan of North Carolina barbecue.

On the "Late Show with Stephen Colbert" Tuesday night, the comedian poked fun at the Tar Heel State's beloved barbecue. Colbert grew up in James Island, South Carolina.

It started with a mention of last week's big story – the disappearance and rescue of 3-year-old Casey Hathaway.

"A 3-year-old boy has been found alive and safe after a massive search in North Carolina, which is such great news," Colbert said. "A little boy found in North Carolina, that is such happy news but in a tragic twist, he will have to spend his life eating North Carolina barbecue."

Colbert doubled down by adding, “I welcome your vinegar-stained letters you poor, flavor-deprived bastards."

This isn't Colbert's time bashing North Carolina barbecue. He has previously referred to North Carolina barbecue as a "sauceless, vinegar-based meat product."

(More at above url -- and yes Stephen Colbert is from South Carolina where they eat BBQ that is not fit to feed to your dogs)

 

[Baron]

Ever heard of Kansas City BBQ sauce? Sure!
Ever heard of Memphis BBQ? Absolutely!
How about North Carolina Mustard Sauce? For sure!
Or Alabama white sauce? Yes!

What about South Carolina sauce?

Um. no.

 

[Arnie]

When I was a kid my neighbor would cook a whole hog on burnt out box spring set over a shallow pit. Took all day. The sauce was almost clear, just some vinegar and spices and crushed red pepper. I've never had better.
BBQ around here can vary a lot.

 

[Baron]

When I was a kid my neighbor would cook a whole hog on burnt out box spring set over a shallow pit. Took all day. The sauce was almost clear, just some vinegar and spices and crushed red pepper. I've never had better.
BBQ around here can vary a lot.

You must have grown up in North Carolina. That's where I remember BBQ was served with vinegar based sauces like you described.

 

[Arnie]

No. Virginia. About an hours drive north of Raleigh. This is one of the more popular BBQ sauces in southside VA. I like to mix with KC Original for chicken. Great by itself on pork.

https://www.cfsauer.com/product/bbq-sauce-original-4-pack-bbq4pk/

 

[Baron]

Cool. I was born and raised in Suffolk, Va and lived in Raleigh for about 7 years so I'm pretty familiar with that neck of the woods.

 

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The war escalates...

Gov. Cooper responds to Colbert's criticism of NC BBQ
https://www.wral.com/colbert-calls-nc-bbq-fans-poor-flavor-deprived/18158380/

Governor Roy Cooper responded on Wednesday to talk show host Stephen Colbert's criticism of North Carolina barbecue.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1090744748640555015

On the "Late Show with Stephen Colbert" Tuesday night, the comedian poked fun at the Tar Heel State's beloved barbecue. Colbert grew up in James Island, South Carolina.

Gov. Cooper responded on Twitter, tagging Colbert and saying, "Those are fighting words, @StephenAtHome. Vinegar and tomato have their place -- y'all have a mustard problem."

Colbert's joke started with a mention of last week's big story – the disappearance and rescue of 3-year-old Casey Hathaway.

"A 3-year-old boy has been found alive and safe after a massive search in North Carolina, which is such great news," Colbert said. "A little boy found in North Carolina, that is such happy news but in a tragic twist, he will have to spend his life eating North Carolina barbecue."

Colbert doubled down by adding, “I welcome your vinegar-stained letters you poor, flavor-deprived bastards."

The Redneck BBQ Lab, a two-time WRAL.com Voters' Choice Award winner for best barbecue, has offered to bring its barbecue to New York. In a post on the business' Facebook page, owners said they want to "disprove the misconception of what Mr. Colbert assumes N.C. BBQ to be."

This isn't Colbert's first time bashing North Carolina barbecue. He has previously referred to North Carolina barbecue as a "sauceless, vinegar-based meat product."