Heralded as the biggest showdown in fake news history since the epic Jon Stewart/Jim Cramer face-off from a week prior, acclaimed author Neil Gaiman boldly confronted Colbert Nation leader Stephen Colbert this Monday on "The Colbert Report." How would the admittedly British writer fare against accusations that he won the prestigious Newberry Medal -- an American award -- by stealing it from American writers? Find out in the clip below:
"Obviously, until you write 'F--k It, We're All Going To Die,' the Newberry Medal is going to go to people like me," Gaiman said in response to Colbert's earlier idea for his own, hopeful-Newberry-winning book.
Gaiman's appearance on "The Colbert Report" stems from an earlier Colbert segment titled "Who's Not Honoring Me Now," in which the fake news host fake-lambasted the American Library Association for choosing Gaiman's "The Graveyard Book" as a recipient for the Newberry Medal for children's literature, adding, “An 18-month old escapes the murder of his family by stumbling ahead of an assassin into an old graveyard. Bravo, Newberry! Sounds like a fantastic children’s book. Hey, I’ve got a great children’s book, too! It’s called, ‘F—k It, We’re All Gonna Die!’”
However, it looks like the hatchet has officially been buried between Colbert and Gaiman, with Gaiman even offering advice for Colbert's children's book by suggesting possible illustrators -- namely, "Maus" creator Art Spiegelman -- who fit Colbert's criteria for the job (i.e., that they be American).
What did you think of Gaiman's appearance on "The Colbert Report?" Have you had a chance to rad "The Graveyard Book?" Or would you rather read Colbert's idea for a children's book?