Retired "Late Show" host David Letterman stunned the public Wednesday when he went for a walk and debuted his new retirement look.
The late-night talk show personality, who has kept a low profile since retiring in May of last year, was seen jogging in St Barts.
Users on Twitter immediately drew comparisons between Letterman's new style and there stereotypical look of Santa Claus.
Thought this was a pic of Santa on vacation but it's actually David Letterman https://t.co/mwVyROefl1 https://t.co/75OhITZC4J— John Breech (@John Breech)1458751950.0
#DavidLetterman looking awesomely like #SantaClaus in retirement https://t.co/dSyz4feEWX https://t.co/GhZUIbxpLF— Michael King (@Michael King)1458771035.0
Others came to his defense.
Stop beardshaming David Letterman
— Patrick Monahan (@pattymo) March 23, 2016
Let David Letterman be.— southpaw (@southpaw)1458752433.0
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