Doppelgänger
A few days ago Doug from Laid Off Dad Twittered: "If you saw David Gregory on The Daily Show, you might think that he and @blurb were separated at birth."
I'm a frequent viewer of NBC news and had never really considered the resemblance between my husband and David Gregory before, but after Doug suggested that I had to take a closer look. And when I did I found myself weirdly attracted to what some have dared called a blustery old douchebag. (I'm looking straight at you, Shan.) I heartily disagree with that assessment, have always thoroughly enjoyed listening to his commentary, and would welcome his correspondence to my white house if you know what I'm saying, not really because I'm happily married, I only said that because now I know Jon's going to cringe whenever I suggest we watch MSNBC. Meaning, I can totally see the resemblance, especially when you behold his moves here:
(thanks, Janet for the link to that video, my porn collection is now complete)
Although I think his resemblance to John Larroquette is far more striking. Consider:
But then so many of you have written to ask me if Jon and Jason Lee were separated at birth. Hmm:
I asked Jon whom he thought he resembled most and he waved his hand dismissing all of them, suggesting that if Brad Pitt was not on the list then clearly it was an incomplete list. Right, because if that were true we'd need to add to the list Denzel Washington.
So I'm taking a poll.
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Anonymous said:
Definitely John Laroquette! Scary really.
08.11.08 - 04:16 PM / 1Tina said:
My vote is for John Larroquette
08.11.08 - 04:17 PM / 2Kelly said:
Laroquette. Although maybe my view is skewed because they share a name?
David Gregory gives me hives though, and your Jon definitely doesn't do that.
08.11.08 - 04:17 PM / 3Amy said:
John Larroquette gets my vote.
08.11.08 - 04:18 PM / 4miriam said:
Larroquette but ruggeder. It's a word.
08.11.08 - 04:20 PM / 5Kat's Mom said:
I have commented to either you or Jon before and I will say it again-- Jon and Jon Favreau really look alike. Jon Favreau has gotten back in shape recently-- making the resemblance quite uncanny. They even spell their first name(s) the same way!
08.11.08 - 04:20 PM / 6Cando said:
Yes, but are his moves that good?
My hub is a dead ringer for Rick Leventhal from fox news.
08.11.08 - 04:20 PM / 7Jace said:
Is John C. Reilly fair game?
08.11.08 - 04:21 PM / 8Audrey said:
John Larroquette, hands down.but Jon is slimmer. I have a feeling Jon is just as hysterically funny.
And while we are on the subject of spitting images of...you are a double for Keira Knightly. Seriously. And she is striking - don't let anyone tell you otherwise.
08.11.08 - 04:22 PM / 9Sally said:
John Larroquette all the way!
08.11.08 - 04:22 PM / 10Delia said:
John Larroquette, definitely.
08.11.08 - 04:23 PM / 11Kat's Mom said:
Check out this link.
http://moviesblog.mtv.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/...
08.11.08 - 04:23 PM / 12Kim said:
John Larroquette for sure!
08.11.08 - 04:23 PM / 13Julie A said:
John Larroquette, definitely!!
08.11.08 - 04:25 PM / 14Anonymous said:
Jon totally looks like Clive Owen. But better.
08.11.08 - 04:26 PM / 15zchamu said:
Rob Morrow (Northern Exposure/Numb3rs fame).
Hopefully this link won't turn into freaky Czech porn as soon as I post it.. well, actually that could be fun too: http://www.vrazednacisla.cz/wp-content/uploads/200...
08.11.08 - 04:26 PM / 16Kym said:
Oh yeah - John Larroquette, without a doubt.
08.11.08 - 04:27 PM / 17Molly said:
Jason Lee (who is hot by the way).
08.11.08 - 04:27 PM / 18Matt said:
Of the 3 choices, Jason Lee.
08.11.08 - 04:28 PM / 19Rose said:
I've always thought that your Jon channelled the intelligent sharp wit of John Laroquette.
08.11.08 - 04:28 PM / 20gingela5 said:
I think John Larroquette is the winner.
08.11.08 - 04:28 PM / 21HouseofJules said:
I think that in order for us to make a fair & balanced decision for this pole that you should post short videos of Jon dancing like David Gregory, saying "Bang the gong...slowly?" like Larroquette, and then skateboarding with a giant mustache like Jason Lee (swoon!)
Just for the sake of being fair & balanced, not for our entertainment purposes or anything.
08.11.08 - 04:29 PM / 22stella said:
I have to concur....John Larroquette. But I sure had a good laugh about David Gregory..I didn't know he had it in him.
08.11.08 - 04:29 PM / 23Pet PEeve said:
I'm going with Jason Lee too. Not so much in this clip, but in real life without the moustache.
08.11.08 - 04:29 PM / 24The Husband said:
I'm going with Jon Favreau and John Larroquette with a smidge of Richard Kind. Only younger.
08.11.08 - 04:30 PM / 25sara m. said:
jason mother-fucking lee, baby!
08.11.08 - 04:33 PM / 26Elizabeth said:
Um . . . he reminds me of nobody on this list. Actually, he reminds me of Harry Anderson from one of the clips shown. He could resemble Harry the ape from Harry and the Hendersons. But I think of all the people Jon looks like, Leta is the tops.
08.11.08 - 04:33 PM / 27keagansmom said:
First, you both are totally HAWT.
and I'm gonna go with if Jon Larroquette and Brad Pitt had a baby, it would be Jon Armstrong.
08.11.08 - 04:33 PM / 28Liz C said:
I dunno, but for a blustery old douchebag (who is 10 years younger than me!), David Gregory does all right. At least he can keep the beat. That is a really rare skill amongst the Olde Douchebag set.
08.11.08 - 04:35 PM / 29Jessica said:
I obviously don't know Jon, but judging from your pictures, I would have to say John Larroquette.
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