Gary Cohen's "Pulchritudinous" Call Sparks Debate
Gary Cohen's "Pulchritudinous" Call Sparks Debate  
Podcast: The Carton Show with Craig Carton & Chris McMonigle
Published On: Tue May 05 2026
Description: They discuss the Mets' weather-delayed series in Colorado and the general lack of excitement surrounding the team's poor play. A debate ensues over SNY's Gary Cohen using the word "pulchritudinous" during a broadcast, leading to a broader conversation about language, historical beauty standards, and the existence of William Shakespeare. 01:00 - Mets Colorado Series Postponed 04:04 - Gary Cohen's Word Choice 07:54 - David Cone's On-Air Comment 14:04 - Spelling Pulchritudinous 18:07 - Shakespeare And Beauty Standards