Twitter Has Some Bad News For Jay Leno

On August 29th, a Twitter user tweeted, "Jay Leno or David Letterman?" This simple question sparked a slew of responses that ultimately did not sway in Jay Leno's favor. Many people argued that David Letterman outshined Leno immensely. One Twitter user in particular even drafted 10 reasons why Letterman is their preferred comedian. One fan cited Letterman's 9/11 monologue, 2009 Joaquin Phoenix interview, and final show with Norm Macdonald as a few reasons why the 74-year-old is superior.

Others argued that Letterman helped pave the way for Leno. One Letterman fan simply said, "Without Letterman, there'd be no Leno," which received 22 retweets and 605 likes. While the general consensus on Twitter is that Letterman is the better host, a few people mentioned a different set of comedians that hold a top spot in their hearts. Another tweeter said, "Trevor Noah. I know, I know, that's not one of the choices. But I don't like either of them, so..."