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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301. Addiann said:
None of the above, but great videos!! Thanks for the fun.
302. Leslie/Miss Havisham said:
sweetbabyjesus now all these dooce people are invading my SPHERE!
303. Mandy said:
I've always thought a taller Bruce Springsteen.
304. emsxiety said:
Jason Lee totally.
Captcha said peculiar dixon. hehehehe
305. Bee said:
I'm going for Jason Lee, firstly because he is infinitely cooler that the other freaks mentioned, and secondly, because I could just see Jon in Clerks.
306. Debi said:
Jason Lee. No doubt.
307. Steph said:
Jon looks like John Larroquette and Heather looks like Amber Valletta.
308. Caitorade said:
I'd say John Laroquette, definitely. I think it's a forehead thing, although I definitely see it in the eyes with David Gregory.
309. Meg said:
I have always thought your husband looks exactly like Jason Lee. In fact, I can't watch My Name Is Earl without thinking of him. It's kind of awkward.
310. Michelle DePetris said:
i don't know about John, but i've always thought that Leta looks like Liv Tyler.
311. Liz said:
I have to add another: John Corbett. A la Carrie's Aidan.
312. Erika said:
Don't matter none. Jon is hot no matter who you think he might look like. There is nothing hotter than a husband who loves his wife and makes her happy.
Period.
If I had to choose? JL would be the one who is lucky enough to resemble The Armstrong...
313. Anonymous said:
I'm also writing in for John Corbett.
314. Former Salt Laker said:
My vote is for Jim Halpert of "The Office."
And no way in hell would Jon ever do anything like David Gregory's pathetic white-guy dance. I used to like David Gergory until I saw his spot-on impression of a tool.
315. Kate said:
I'm gonna have to go with Mr. Lee...
and no, I don't find it weird that I spent a good 5 minutes pondering this question. Why do you ask?
316. josie said:
Your post about the dog fur made me think about this episode of the Martha Stewart show in which she sent in a huge pile like that of fur from her dog and made a sweater with it. I dare you.
http://blogs1.marthastewart.com/martha/2008/02/on-todays-telev.html
317. Nytro said:
When you signed my book at The King's English... I almost asked him to sign my book as well... and I would have asked him to sign it Jason Lee.
True story.
318. Margaret said:
Jason Lee, definately.
319. Carine said:
I have to say, I'm in Edinburgh so I donlt really know who the other two are but Jason Lee is HOOOOOOOOOOOT!!
Love your blog btw, thanks
x
320. Laura said:
Probably a mix of Laroquette and Lee. But a much cuter Laroquette.
321. Lessie said:
If we're talking about who Heather looks like, Emily Haines from the band Metric. IDENTICAL!
322. Jannie said:
John Laroquette
323. Zak said:
Oh, totally John Larroquette. And I'm strangely attracted to him.
324. Jessica said:
1. John (alot)
2. Jason (mysecretlover)
3. David (notsomuch)
325. MC said:
John L. No doubt about it.
326. Anonymous said:
Laroquette - SORRY!!
327. Margo said:
Resembles Jon Laroquette... but also resembles Jason Lee with a kinda skinny geekish on the exterior but that subdued coolness inside just waiting to come out at the right moment like Jason Lee busting out with that cool skate move in the video. Geek on the outside... Rad on the inside? : )
328. EMP said:
John looks like Hugel
http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/26037035/?GT1=43001&pg=21#TDY_UglyModels
Weird.
329. EMP said:
Crap. Sorry. JON looks like Hugel.
330. kristi said:
Hellloooo Denzel.
331. Numerica said:
Out of the three, I'd say John Laroquette, but I also agree with Kat's Mom that he totally looks like Jon Favreau! I don't really see the David Gregory resemblance at all--perhaps his pic on his Wikipedia article a smidgeon, but definitely not anywhere else.
Love the David Gregory dancing clip--it made me crack up!
332. marianne said:
John Laroquette for sure. And excuse me, Brad Pitt?? I'd take John over Brad any day.
333. Dot said:
Jason Lee is hot! Funny men do it for me.
Your Jon is way hotter than David Gregory. DG's a little creepy dad-ish looking.
334. kobri said:
I always think Jon looks like John Corbett.
335. Melissa said:
I can see David Gregory - but that video made me ill.
And I'm torn between Laroquette and Lee.
If you can get him to grow that terrific "My Name Is Earl" 'stache, well, that would be awesome. And then you'll have your definitive answer.
336. Jill said:
Every time I see pictures of him I think he looks like John Corbett.
337. Sylvie said:
I've always thought David Gregory was attractive because he is tall, slim, well-dressed, clean-shaven, and has all his hair even though white. I now think he is HOT AS HELL! That man has got good moves. I would like to test him myself. As for the resemblance to Jon, don't see it. Nor the other two for that matter. Jon has a unique look and those mentioned suffer by comparison.
338. KARA! said:
I can't even see the Jason Lee thing that people are suggesting.
I do see a resemblance to David Gregory and that video is hilarious.
My vote is definitely for John Larroquette, but your Jon is cuter!
339. ktjane said:
jason=blurb
340. Corinne said:
Yikes. John Laroquette for sure. Totally grateful for you giving us a look at David Gregory's dance moves, though.
341. Jennifer said:
John Larroquette. ALL. THE. WAY.
No competition here people...none.
It's John. THEY even have the same name!
Spelled differently yes, but dude...it's a sign!
342. Jennifer said:
Larroquette. Hands down.
343. Susan said:
I'm so glad you asked because he doesn't look like David Gregory and he certainly does not look like Jason Lee. He's a deadringer for John Corbett. JOHN CORBETT! From Northern Exposure, Sex and the City, Serendipity, an ill-advised country singing career (yeah, WTF?), etc. Anyone else agree? Heather?
344. schmilf said:
LOVE your blog.... and my vote goes for Jason Lee if only because I find him hot... :-) and your Jon is too!
345. Mfree said:
BUT have you seen Jason Lee in Yacht Rocks??? (link below) because Blurb/Jason doing footloose is so entirely memorable that everything else goes blank.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nX1Nh6c80wo
346. chilldogg said:
You confused me with the title of this post.
Do you use the word 'Doppelgänger' in English as well?
347. katrina said:
I would have to say a good mix between David Gregory and Jon Larraquette.
348. Channa said:
Denzel Washington for sure. Easy..
349. Jen said:
I vote John Larroquette!
350. Dodi said:
John Laroquette
351. Amber said:
My write-in vote is for Jack Johnson.
352. Suzie said:
Your Jon and David Gregory??? How can anyone compare Jon to this silver-mopped, monkey face hack who is doing such a white-man's overbite two step? He definitely resembles a Lee-Laroquette hybrid, possessing both the dry but naughty air of Laroquette and the sophmoric Lee. Enjoy.
353. MedinaMan said:
No, I gotta go with Jason Lee, but better groomed.
354. sylv said:
john corbett... is that his name? the guy from my big fat greek wedding
355. Amamsniknup said:
Ahhhh...your pix of the day...its John L. as you said. He is handsome, nonetheless. :)
356. JoeGirl said:
Surprisingly, and most interestingly, I gotta say Jason Lee. This choice made immediately following my second look at the Jon Posing with Chicken Foot video. They both have a quirkiness I adore, and wish my chosen spouse had more of.
Hilarious, you.
357. shond said:
Okay, I just saw the new picture of your man and I think he is totally Jeremy Piven! Dress him up in a suit, instruct him to pace around cursing like, well, Jeremy Piven and let's see what you think.
358. Wasabi said:
Larroquette. No question.