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The Truth About Between Two Ferns

Jan 14, 2026
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In 2008, Funny or Die introduced the world to Between Two Ferns, a talk show parody that saw comedian Zach Galifianakis ask A-list celebrities awkward questions on a minimalist set that featured little more than the two titular ferns. The offbeat comedy show was a major hit among fans who were tired of the standard talk show format, and it even managed to get President Barack Obama to appear as a guest. From the guests who didn't find the jokes all that funny to the one guest that Galifianakis says he will never have on the show, let's take a look at the truth about Between Two Ferns.