The National Debt: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)

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  • @thaka3
    @thaka3 3 роки тому +4801

    As a Greek person living in Athens, i can't believe that when seeing those images of riots i immediately recognized the dog and went HEY! THAT'S LOUKANIKOS!! Not the buildings, not the screams, nope, the dog! Loukanikos (=sausage) was a stray dog that took part in countless riots ALWAYS by our side, barking at the police.
    RIP Loukanikos, in our hearts forever

    • @crazyratlady3438
      @crazyratlady3438 3 роки тому +291

      The dog is what stood out most to me..in all that chaos I was like look at that puppers trying to play fetch w those tear gas? cannisters.

    • @kendricklamarlover247
      @kendricklamarlover247 3 роки тому +116

      RIP Loukanikos

    • @justjukka
      @justjukka 3 роки тому +86

      That dog is a treasure

    • @sais8681
      @sais8681 3 роки тому +65

      RIP you beautiful bastard. Mad respect 🔥

    • @stoodmuffinpersonal3144
      @stoodmuffinpersonal3144 3 роки тому +133

      I completely understand that is what you picked up.
      It sounds like he was more than just a good boy. He sounds like a fucking Legend.

  • @louenatnine51
    @louenatnine51 3 роки тому +2519

    That poem was so close to being decent::
    “Borrow, Borrow, Borrow
    Enjoy today
    At the price of tomorrow”

    • @Robert_McGarry_Poems
      @Robert_McGarry_Poems 3 роки тому +60

      But, as he explained in the video, I presume you just watched, that is not how debt works. So it may have come out more iambic pentameter, but that doesn't make it good.

    • @AdwinLauYuTan
      @AdwinLauYuTan 3 роки тому +127

      @@Robert_McGarry_Poems So,
      Borrow, borrow, borrow,
      At a simple price of "low",
      for a better tomorrow.

    • @moneer7139
      @moneer7139 3 роки тому +11

      Carpe diem

    • @duyduhh3798
      @duyduhh3798 3 роки тому +21

      @@Robert_McGarry_Poems and he (Oliver) dont know what the fuck he's talking about. His handlers need to stop beating him in the thumbnails.

    • @patrickiamonfire965
      @patrickiamonfire965 3 роки тому +48

      @@duyduhh3798 what is he talking about for 22 minutes with explanation on every point on one topic?

  • @tristanneal9552
    @tristanneal9552 3 роки тому +7086

    "If he's willing to dig a big hole, he's willing to dig a small one" might be the funniest and darkest joke I've ever heard from this show.

    • @LadyTylerBioRodriguez
      @LadyTylerBioRodriguez 3 роки тому +112

      It was very Casino like. Your gonna be digging fucking holes all day.

    • @heathsartorius5844
      @heathsartorius5844 3 роки тому +56

      The small one was for Joe pesci

    • @intercat4907
      @intercat4907 3 роки тому +62

      Yeh - that man spent a LOT of his childhood reading Roald Dahl. Under the covers, late at night.

    • @kazza6078
      @kazza6078 3 роки тому +77

      I saw this comment before I heard the line and I was still not prepared

    • @DJAUDIO1
      @DJAUDIO1 3 роки тому +5

      💯

  • @heyysimone
    @heyysimone Рік тому +105

    "loveable little human rights violation" is the best description ive heard for G Bush

  • @technopoptart
    @technopoptart 3 роки тому +763

    ngl "if they are willing to dig a big hole they are willing to dig a small one as well" is life advice i think more people need

    • @denverarnold6210
      @denverarnold6210 3 роки тому +13

      I'd like to think that applies to metaphorical holes as well.

    • @nhnt-neitherherenorthere7343
      @nhnt-neitherherenorthere7343 3 роки тому +4

      That line has me in stitches 🤣😂

    • @anthonyosode4842
      @anthonyosode4842 3 роки тому +1

      🤣🤣🤣

    • @denverarnold6210
      @denverarnold6210 3 роки тому +10

      @@lifeisshortdontwasteitread2830 not sure that works the other way around. Someone who robs a bank would have no problem shoplifting a candy bar, but I doubt the average shoplifter would be willing to go as far as robbing a bank.

    • @andiward7068
      @andiward7068 3 роки тому +6

      @@lifeisshortdontwasteitread2830 the small hole is dug during the creation of the big hole. It doesn't work in reverse.

  • @kennyrlarsen
    @kennyrlarsen 3 роки тому +9703

    “I have frequently not had sex due to lots of peoples’ personal choices.”
    My new favorite explanation for being single

    • @nilesbutler8638
      @nilesbutler8638 3 роки тому +157

      Yeah, that one made me laugh out loud.
      And put like that, it even includes making the choice yourself.

    • @igorhq1
      @igorhq1 3 роки тому +105

      And then I realised John has wife, and it got awkward :I And quite sad.

    • @shereenj3018
      @shereenj3018 3 роки тому +3

      @@igorhq1 g g go rrbb high
      Am man a

    • @benwillems8584
      @benwillems8584 3 роки тому +121

      "I would have been married now, but my parents in law chose to not have children"

    • @andijacobsen9148
      @andijacobsen9148 3 роки тому +139

      "I'm single by choice. Not my choice, but someones."

  • @DanielGalimidi
    @DanielGalimidi 3 роки тому +739

    10:00 Each time a clip of Sarah Palin is shown, I have to remind myself that she's a real person and not a character Tina Fey made up for Saturday Night Live.

    • @Mediaright
      @Mediaright 3 роки тому +30

      I mean, for all we know, she is a character Tina Fey made up, and there is no real Sarah Palin. It's just as likely.

    • @liviusss
      @liviusss 3 роки тому +5

      Same!

    • @cheesecake00222
      @cheesecake00222 3 роки тому +11

      If only that were the case

    • @eshbena
      @eshbena 3 роки тому +12

      @@Mediaright Don't tease. The world isn't that kind.

    • @BigBadJerryRogers
      @BigBadJerryRogers 3 роки тому +6

      Republicans 🤦🤪

  • @SevenTheJester
    @SevenTheJester Рік тому +192

    I just want to call everyone's attention to the fact that John Oliver just called Ronald Reagan "America's hottest little slut," called George W. Bush a "lovable little human rights violation," and referred to the Trumpster fire as "this fucking guy."
    I have no words for how much joy that brings me. It is truly an indescribable happiness, and it's a perfect example of why I've been a fan of this show from day one. Bravo, sir. You have my admiration, and my viewership for life.

    • @elaineb7065
      @elaineb7065 11 місяців тому +3

      "the Trumpster fire" roflho love it!!!

    • @SevenTheJester
      @SevenTheJester 11 місяців тому +1

      @@elaineb7065
      I wish I could claim it as an original.
      I don't know if he's the first one to say it or not, but I borrowed it from an old friend of mine from school twenty years ago, who is now involved with our town's local government (I think - his dad used to be mayor, I'm not sure what position my friend holds...if he even holds one. But I think he does.)
      I'm glad you liked it, though. Cheers!

  • @Username-or9nr
    @Username-or9nr 3 роки тому +1797

    John Oliver’s poems will never get old

    • @My_Take
      @My_Take 3 роки тому +22

      The only national debt issue worth worrying about is the bottomless pit of military spending. For an analysis on how the Military Industrial Complex controls America, check out my latest video.

    • @roygherbil3276
      @roygherbil3276 3 роки тому +7

      13:06

    • @EverVince
      @EverVince 3 роки тому

      As GOP-senators and representatives.

    • @TearofOblivion
      @TearofOblivion 3 роки тому +15

      We need more Ted Cruz poems

    • @ayehtunohn
      @ayehtunohn 3 роки тому +5

      Someone please make a compilation of that poem!!!

  • @HeyAstor
    @HeyAstor 3 роки тому +5229

    “If he’s willing to dig a big hole, he’s willing to dig a small one.” 😂

    • @RichardCookerly
      @RichardCookerly 3 роки тому +86

      I died when he said that 😂

    • @simonwyzik8661
      @simonwyzik8661 3 роки тому +100

      @@RichardCookerly I think we need another hole

    • @IamJoshuaElijahReese
      @IamJoshuaElijahReese 3 роки тому +31

      Dark AF. 😂😂

    • @blame4889
      @blame4889 3 роки тому +31

      @@simonwyzik8661 don't worry, im making one. Just. For. You. 🙂

    • @RichardCookerly
      @RichardCookerly 3 роки тому +21

      @@simonwyzik8661 can never have too many holes!

  • @FoxSullivan
    @FoxSullivan 3 роки тому +690

    The fact that John Oliver went full Dr Seuss, on a man that has read Green Eggs and Ham as a filibuster, twice at least, is not lost on me.

    • @jadenchen5517
      @jadenchen5517 3 роки тому +49

      it’s a recurring bit, I believe John first did one after showing that filibuster clip, and then has been doing one every time he shows a clip of Cruz saying something stupid.

    • @SuperDanMan11100
      @SuperDanMan11100 3 роки тому +23

      "He does not like that man Ted Cruz."
      "He does not like that man after some booze."

    • @tylergodefroy8713
      @tylergodefroy8713 3 роки тому +15

      and cruze complete missed the point of green eggs and ham (try it you might like it)

    • @DarrylCallowayJr
      @DarrylCallowayJr 3 роки тому

      YAS!! i caught that and BOY was it spicy

    • @ArloMathis
      @ArloMathis 3 роки тому +2

      Yeah, there's three Ted Cruz poems now

  • @AFN2750
    @AFN2750 Рік тому +62

    The number of times John has probably taught little children new swears brings me joy

    • @alfonzog_music
      @alfonzog_music 4 місяці тому +1

      probably fewer than you'd think, since one of those voice-over kids is played by an established VA

  • @rabih.y
    @rabih.y 3 роки тому +218

    Not an American citizen and never visited the US. But I constantly watch John Oliver. His show is very professional in a humorous ambient. There's no better way to deliver an important information to a big crowd other than this method.

    • @johnchristopherlayton1325
      @johnchristopherlayton1325 3 роки тому +7

      Important information? You mean propaganda? 😁😉

    • @viktorvaugndoom
      @viktorvaugndoom 3 роки тому +27

      @@johnchristopherlayton1325 I wonder who you voted for

    • @jmb3608
      @jmb3608 3 роки тому +25

      @@johnchristopherlayton1325 No, he does mean crucial information for the brainwashed voting against their own interests.

    • @johnchristopherlayton1325
      @johnchristopherlayton1325 3 роки тому

      @@viktorvaugndoom who do you think I voted for? You'll never guess... 😉

    • @quinnangeli6758
      @quinnangeli6758 3 роки тому +23

      @@johnchristopherlayton1325 Kanye West

  • @A3racada3ra
    @A3racada3ra 3 роки тому +8579

    "Politicians have traditionally hidden behind three things: the flag, the bible and children." - George Carlin

    • @trixzify
      @trixzify 3 роки тому +212

      and weapons. that describes the usa perfectly. in 2021 politics are still hiding behind the bible and jesus.

    • @bluemoon9530
      @bluemoon9530 3 роки тому +13

      Exactly

    • @PhilLesh69
      @PhilLesh69 3 роки тому +161

      Just ask Matt Gaetz about hiding behind children.

    • @heavystalin2419
      @heavystalin2419 3 роки тому +66

      Children make for a bad meat shield.
      Veterans are at least thicker.

    • @kkeelty64
      @kkeelty64 3 роки тому +14

      Now add to that: The National Debt!

  • @ZFFM
    @ZFFM 3 роки тому +528

    On the children bit at the end, I died when they were saying "great-grandchildren" and it cut to a brief scene of them placing flowers on a grave.

    • @shawns4354
      @shawns4354 3 роки тому +7

      I am so glad someone else noticed that lol

    • @HTphyzycs
      @HTphyzycs 3 роки тому +5

      dude i lost it when I saw that. Comedic genius

    • @UninstallingWindows
      @UninstallingWindows 3 роки тому +13

      Also the urn with ashes at 21:05 - someone is pessimistic about the end of the pandemic

    • @SmallSpoonBrigade
      @SmallSpoonBrigade 3 роки тому +2

      Check out the dates on the urns when they talk about buying precious family heirlooms.

    • @OGimouse1
      @OGimouse1 3 роки тому +2

      So those were for you?

  • @barttfisher
    @barttfisher 7 місяців тому +225

    The U.S. economy relies on ongoing credit and debt generation for sustenance. The Federal Reserve is expected to increase the money supply, leading to further debt accumulation for the average American. Meanwhile, foreign nations continue to desire the U.S. dollar, despite their own economies facing significant challenges, some even worse than that of the U.S. This situation raises concerns about who will ultimately bear the consequences of these economic dynamics.

    • @FinnBraylon
      @FinnBraylon 7 місяців тому +1

      They do say gold will crash in a liquidity crunch However, many of those holding precious metals are preparing for such an event. So they are unlikely to be forced sellers. The paper market would tank and hopefully collapse.

    • @HildaBennet
      @HildaBennet 7 місяців тому +2

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    • @PennyBergeron-os4ch
      @PennyBergeron-os4ch 7 місяців тому +1

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    • @HildaBennet
      @HildaBennet 7 місяців тому +1

      Her name is Sonya lee Mitchell. Hope that helps

    • @PennyBergeron-os4ch
      @PennyBergeron-os4ch 7 місяців тому +1

      I just checked her out and I have sent her an email. I hope she gets back to me soon.

  • @HMBsteve
    @HMBsteve 3 роки тому +2209

    "Anyone willing to dig a big hole, is willing to dig a small one" is absolute gold

    • @cindygr8ce
      @cindygr8ce 3 роки тому +30

      He's def not wrong though

    • @audioeslava
      @audioeslava 3 роки тому +42

      yes! and then "Run away and tell and adult...a non costumed adult" XD

    • @samuelcraig6462
      @samuelcraig6462 3 роки тому +12

      Man I laughed so hard my stomach hurts!!!

    • @TheTolleyTrolley
      @TheTolleyTrolley 3 роки тому +4

      Would've gone with "a slightly bigger hole" personally

    • @paulluna1115
      @paulluna1115 3 роки тому +3

      Definitely the quote of the week

  • @fmartin185
    @fmartin185 3 роки тому +141

    I always love John's genuine laughing smile when he roasts himself. So pure.

  • @agathaking4255
    @agathaking4255 3 роки тому +177

    I don't know if it's actually voice actors or real childerns for the last part, but if those are actual childern....i applaud them for their delivery

    • @c22tch
      @c22tch 3 роки тому

      them childerns look real to me 👀

    • @ubertheif
      @ubertheif 3 роки тому +7

      They're adult VAs that are just really good at doing kids voices due to their natural range being higher
      "Kid" who complained about it not being a clock is Cassandra Lee Morris and tbh I'd recommend checking her roles out she's pretty good

    • @agathaking4255
      @agathaking4255 3 роки тому +1

      @@ubertheif You mean, Morgana Cassandra Lee Morris?

  • @user-cq9pn3kx3b
    @user-cq9pn3kx3b 2 роки тому +59

    I love the idea that John's kid(s) will grow up with all sorts of odd things in their home, from the pillows (

    • @fogrepairshipakashi5834
      @fogrepairshipakashi5834 2 роки тому +5

      To be fair that mug is awesome.

    • @PhilM4
      @PhilM4 Рік тому +5

      They stay in the studio. The same with mascots like Jeff the Diseased Lung (from the Smoking episode) and the Squirrel (from the eat s..t Bob episode)

    • @rebekah1101
      @rebekah1101 Рік тому +5

      @@PhilM4 How do you know this? Do you work in the studio? If TV is anything like theatre, then one is allowed to take certain props home after a production run is over, provided they're unlikely to be needed for any future productions. I, for example, have a pack of fake cigarettes that light up and emit smoke when you puff on them. Don't ask me why. I just do. Lol.

  • @0jhonyrod0
    @0jhonyrod0 3 роки тому +399

    Borrow, borrow, borrow,
    Enjoy today and not tomorrow,
    Because what comes is only sorrow
    There, 2 minutes and IMO way better

    • @weasel7491
      @weasel7491 3 роки тому +44

      Good man. See, all it takes for decent poetry is not to be a serial killer

    • @user-ry5eb8ti9v
      @user-ry5eb8ti9v 3 роки тому +8

      Borrow, borrow, borrow and borrow
      Am Chillin today to screw the tomorrow.
      Life’s gonna be shit and full of sorrows,
      But still imma chillin cuz ... its not on me
      But on the generation that follows!
      Now idk why but I'll add the word narrow,
      To complete the rhyme I’ll again write Borrow

    • @bobfg3130
      @bobfg3130 3 роки тому

      Bingo.

    • @RuiFilipeGSilva
      @RuiFilipeGSilva 3 роки тому

      Sorry... what?

    • @hondaguy9153
      @hondaguy9153 3 роки тому

      Jhonyrod, much better!

  • @kaeyaseyepatch2363
    @kaeyaseyepatch2363 3 роки тому +502

    I cry with laughter every time John recites a Dr.Seuss-esque poem when Ted Cruz is mentioned lol it's like a running joke on this show at this point

    • @cardiganweather
      @cardiganweather 3 роки тому +28

      It's because of the time ted cruz read green eggs and ham to filibuster.

    • @Circlewisewoman01
      @Circlewisewoman01 3 роки тому +10

      It makes me chuckle every single time.

    • @anonymouse8011
      @anonymouse8011 3 роки тому +7

      That last line was just perfect

    • @TabbyCat041
      @TabbyCat041 3 роки тому

      @@cardiganweather that wasn't even a true filibuster

  • @derelict1172
    @derelict1172 3 роки тому +581

    I know he hasn't heard this much in his life, but it's something he is finally due:
    "Nice haircut John"

    • @kolt9051
      @kolt9051 3 роки тому +7

      YES! I was thinking I really like it and the color

    • @alexwork4829
      @alexwork4829 3 роки тому +1

      I actually liked his older style more.

    • @whocares2087.1
      @whocares2087.1 3 роки тому +9

      I liked him better in season 1, with the overworked public defender vibe.

    • @keepmoving1185
      @keepmoving1185 3 роки тому +2

      Indeed!

    • @brycetomecek5065
      @brycetomecek5065 3 роки тому +7

      I called dibs on sexy news daddy.

  • @herluka
    @herluka Рік тому +16

    John Oliver is the reason why I can instantly recognise Ted Cruz on any photo (whilst mumbling to myself: I don't like that man...) 🤣 x

  • @hansgunther6522
    @hansgunther6522 3 роки тому +754

    "I was worried that my wife would get jealous, so this one is to replace my wife."
    Pragmatic.
    😂😂😂

    • @Kostchei
      @Kostchei 3 роки тому +2

      Well, atleast he has something to hold on when he has to sleep on the couch^^

    • @jiehuanchua9551
      @jiehuanchua9551 3 роки тому +2

      Is it just me or did it sound like he was surpressing a laugh right after he said this line?

    • @travellerinthedark
      @travellerinthedark 3 роки тому +1

      @@jiehuanchua9551 He totally was, even while he changed topic he was still smirking about it.

    • @lizabethhampton4537
      @lizabethhampton4537 3 роки тому

      I bet his wife thinks all his crazy spending decisions are hilarious.

  • @LisaBeergutHolst
    @LisaBeergutHolst 3 роки тому +2606

    "We have to reduce this terrible burden on future generations"
    *Plan to cut greenhouse gases*
    "No not like that"

    • @jordinagel1184
      @jordinagel1184 3 роки тому +210

      *Plan to curb the spread of Covid-19*
      No not like that
      *Plan to issue more gun control legislation to decrease the number of firearm deaths*
      No not like that
      *Plan to create more voter disenfranchisement by issuing stricter ID requirements and reducing the number of polling stations*
      No not like- Actually, hold on, this one sounds interesting...

    • @arcturionblade1077
      @arcturionblade1077 3 роки тому +100

      Dems: "Let's invest in more affordable housing, the electrical grid to keep the power and AC/heat on, and public waterworks because people need water to live."
      Pubs: "NO! Those things aren't roads and bridges!!!!"

    • @duyduhh3798
      @duyduhh3798 3 роки тому +3

      I look forward to you buying 3x less manufactured products at twice the price. Won't bother me, it will bother you.

    • @LisaBeergutHolst
      @LisaBeergutHolst 3 роки тому +73

      @@duyduhh3798 I look forward to you learning about the concept of externalities lmao

    • @LisaBeergutHolst
      @LisaBeergutHolst 3 роки тому +70

      @@duyduhh3798 Prices would be a whole lot lower now if we just enslaved people instead of paying them a fair wage. Should we do that as well?

  • @JacksonSadinsky
    @JacksonSadinsky 3 роки тому +1869

    "We're not as scared of being born into debt as we are being born into a country that didn't invest into our future." powerful asf

    • @BlasaGo
      @BlasaGo 3 роки тому +31

      yeah, The gov should have taken debt to create a basic allowance for people like what yang said. everyone in america should receive money from government, not the other way around.

    • @nicoleblack438
      @nicoleblack438 3 роки тому +13

      @@BlasaGo Where does government get the money?

    • @ryexrachel8895
      @ryexrachel8895 3 роки тому +44

      @@nicoleblack438 the Same place it has gotten all money since we ditched the gold standard in the 70's. The vacuum energy of the universe.
      Look up "Modern Monetary Theory"
      debt is meaningless so long as we are expanding our real resources. education level and health of a labor force are resources.

    • @juresichj
      @juresichj 3 роки тому +21

      @@nicoleblack438 It creates it out of thin air. Money is worth what the government says it is worth. There is no reason not to have UBI.

    • @duyduhh3798
      @duyduhh3798 3 роки тому +5

      Sophistry as fuck, since children know nothing about these concepts.

  • @alanburns3194
    @alanburns3194 2 роки тому +60

    This needs an updated version

  • @the_anonymous_spacegoose9384
    @the_anonymous_spacegoose9384 3 роки тому +754

    i need a compilation of all the "I do not like ted cruz" poems, cause lmao

    • @munrhymeswithrunes
      @munrhymeswithrunes 3 роки тому +15

      I second this 😂

    • @ZacksRockingLifestyle
      @ZacksRockingLifestyle 3 роки тому +2

      I think there have just been two

    • @danmorrison8194
      @danmorrison8194 3 роки тому +38

      The Al Franken line in his autobiography about Ted Cruz "I like Ted Cruz more than most of my other colleagues like Ted Cruz. And I hate Ted Cruz.” is just perfect.

    • @r3snaadille
      @r3snaadille 3 роки тому +5

      @@ZacksRockingLifestyle At least three. One when he showed Cruz's stupid poem, one afterwards in one show since then and this is the third one.

    • @mikec9982
      @mikec9982 3 роки тому +4

      There is a youtube video that has all but this one on it, I expect it to be updated soon.

  • @vitico123ful
    @vitico123ful 3 роки тому +756

    In the great words of Michael Che : "Weeeeee don't owe china shit, you owe china. Weeee owe sprint 90 dollars"
    Edit: if you wanna hear him say it it's "lying on your resume, paying taxes and the history of sexting" on youtube, somewhere in the middle of the video.

    • @fauxkamie
      @fauxkamie 3 роки тому +38

      I can even hear that in his voice. *chefs kiss*

    • @zenleeparadise
      @zenleeparadise 3 роки тому +20

      I never heard this joke before and I’m so glad you shared this lol

    • @idalarsen2540
      @idalarsen2540 3 роки тому +24

      Despite not having heard him say that exact joke, I still read it in his voice so easily. So good.

    • @WiskinWaffles
      @WiskinWaffles 3 роки тому +1

      Gooold

    • @growmiegreenthumb8025
      @growmiegreenthumb8025 3 роки тому +1

      That was the drunk weekend update show. Him and Colin are gold

  • @victorhawkins3461
    @victorhawkins3461 3 роки тому +42

    This entire country should be made to watch that fantastic PSA at the end of this week's show! Bravo once again, John...to your, your writers, your staff, your crew. Brilliant!

  • @wjb4578
    @wjb4578 3 роки тому +23

    Who else is loving these Last Week Tonight clips without a studio audience? Just straight facts without a need to pander for fake laughter. John Oliver keeping it 💯

  • @DHxJarsyl
    @DHxJarsyl 3 роки тому +1091

    "I have frequently not had sex due to lots of people's personal choices." Sir, you have just summed up my life.

    • @michaelotis223
      @michaelotis223 3 роки тому +24

      Bruh, its dry out here on these streets.....

    • @daryladams810
      @daryladams810 3 роки тому +10

      By personally choosing not to sleep with you. Lol

    • @IntensePeppers
      @IntensePeppers 3 роки тому +4

      Self depreciating humor to mask actual sad situation

    • @xseqer6770
      @xseqer6770 3 роки тому +8

      Appreciate all of the STDs you've missed out on...

    • @caelcrosby7918
      @caelcrosby7918 3 роки тому +3

      @@xseqer6770 My boyfriend thought he had herpes and we were worried as hell but it was litterally just acne...

  • @jakekneega7400
    @jakekneega7400 3 роки тому +113

    Ya know, no matter what episode I watch or what I think I already know, I always learn something new watching this show. Sometimes it's just interesting, sometimes it's depressing, but it's always educational and entertaining. Y'all do good work over there, Mr. Oliver.

    • @sheilahayden816
      @sheilahayden816 3 роки тому +2

      I feel the same.

    • @izeesh
      @izeesh 3 роки тому

      Bro, after watching this video I concluded ether John Oliver has staff with PhDs writing his monologues, or he's a f*kcing genius as he seamlessly and wittingly navigates complex matters with such humorous suave.....and I thought my country man Trevor Noah was sharp...mmhhhh..mmhhh

  • @sapiensasinum5421
    @sapiensasinum5421 3 роки тому +79

    John's ted cruz poem is just beautiful.

  • @pfguo87
    @pfguo87 3 роки тому +22

    "If he's willing to dig a big hole, he's willing to dig a small one." So true 😂😂😂

  • @TBH-nu2so
    @TBH-nu2so 3 роки тому +5368

    I get the feeling that John has a closet that’s just filled with random products he buys for the show.

    • @NoFantasy
      @NoFantasy 3 роки тому +212

      I think it has surpassed a measly closet by now.

    • @mathislemon7546
      @mathislemon7546 3 роки тому +154

      More like a warehouse

    • @ProletariatPrince
      @ProletariatPrince 3 роки тому +138

      A man cave full of Nick Cage Banana pillows, wax presidents and that Eat Shit Bob squirrel costume.

    • @TehLucario
      @TehLucario 3 роки тому +30

      Don't tell HBO

    • @philomathstudies9226
      @philomathstudies9226 3 роки тому +77

      either that or he has a closet filled with random products that he forces them to put into the show to justify the purchase lol

  • @Pedro-tl7jg
    @Pedro-tl7jg 3 роки тому +82

    Possibly the most consistent show on the internet ever... It's always informative, funny and witty. We're going for another Emmy guys.

    • @Nathan-Higgers_13
      @Nathan-Higgers_13 3 роки тому +4

      You sound like a redditor

    • @Merlincat007
      @Merlincat007 3 роки тому +2

      @@Nathan-Higgers_13 No, you sound like a redditor lol

  • @almostshawn3230
    @almostshawn3230 3 роки тому +599

    Calling it now: Nick Cage is going to make an appearance at the end of the year in an Adam Driver-fashion

    • @princessjello
      @princessjello 3 роки тому +23

      Oh god please i want this

    • @Sinead_OM
      @Sinead_OM 3 роки тому +11

      omg yessss

    • @johnhunter4854
      @johnhunter4854 3 роки тому +28

      Nick Cage is crazy enough to do whatever wild stuff Jon wants. I need to see it happen. Is Cage on Twitter?

    • @Beth-ie
      @Beth-ie 3 роки тому +8

      🤣🤣🤣

    • @FalconsEye58094
      @FalconsEye58094 3 роки тому +10

      And he’ll go crazy in a way that only he can

  • @jasonr.8907
    @jasonr.8907 Рік тому +27

    Great explanation John! You called our current economy we are in now. Raising interest rebates and the replicants want to cut social programs which help Americans who have fallen on hard times.

    • @geneherald8169
      @geneherald8169 Рік тому +1

      either you are dumb or brainwashed. Like seriously, how can someone believe this garbage? Even a 5 year old understand that debts astronomically disproportional to income is a recipe for disaster.

    • @musicauthority674
      @musicauthority674 Рік тому +1

      And the elderly, everyone gets old and a very large amount of those people are going to need social security it's a fact. throwing away money on stupid shit like walls. will only be a never ending nightmare to build and maintain it for no good reason. that's a losing proposition.

  • @jon-williammurphy9780
    @jon-williammurphy9780 3 роки тому +635

    "I thought my wife would get jealous, so I got a second pillow... to replace my wife." THAT is a genius throwaway joke. Is it just me? Ideal misdirection.

    • @ezra6094
      @ezra6094 3 роки тому +11

      That line was great!! 😂😂😂

    • @miroslavmilan
      @miroslavmilan 3 роки тому +6

      You’re right. I usually cringe at his jokes lately, but this one really got me. 😄

    • @furaosentu
      @furaosentu 3 роки тому +9

      honestly, this one I saw coming, but that's probably because “I have frequently not had sex due to lots of peoples’ personal choices.” was aiming in a similar direction. Here's more misdirection: My female roommate got pissed at me, because I walked in on her masturbating. She yelled "why are you walking around the house masturbating, you sick fuck!?" --- some meme on the internet I recently saw.

    • @ebbyc1817
      @ebbyc1817 3 роки тому

      I'm finding it hard to connect to that one. Married to a pillow?? Maybe that's why it went way over my head. 😊

    • @joedo3529
      @joedo3529 3 роки тому +2

      You probably love Anthony Jeselnik, he is one of the best at those.

  • @ロロノアゾロ-h4m
    @ロロノアゾロ-h4m 3 роки тому +1433

    "This little human rights violator" is now one of my new favorite nicknames.

    • @SolaceEasy
      @SolaceEasy 3 роки тому +31

      The quote is:
      "Lovable Human Rights Violator."

    • @shotguntornado
      @shotguntornado 3 роки тому +54

      @@SolaceEasy actually, it's "lovable little human rights violation"

    • @scottm2625
      @scottm2625 3 роки тому +19

      Also kinda like "this f@#$ing guy"

    • @BeRandom2012
      @BeRandom2012 3 роки тому +13

      "who's a good little human rights violator"? That's right, you are!

    • @johndanielson3777
      @johndanielson3777 3 роки тому +7

      It’s a very accurate nickname for 43

  • @OttoLopezValerio
    @OttoLopezValerio 3 роки тому +200

    Oh man! I love when Oliver does "Ted Cruz Rhymes" 🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @RoobieRhoo
    @RoobieRhoo 2 роки тому +86

    I am actually happy you looked into Modern Money Theory (MMT) to put the debt and deficits into context. Well researched, well done.

    • @jumpingspider7105
      @jumpingspider7105 Рік тому

      The debt myth is the biggest lie sold to the American people and the world.
      If we replace the tangled mess of conventional economic wisdom that dominates peoples understanding with the simple, logical, and intuitive model of MMT we would be in a different world, regardless of what policies that leads to.

    • @stanleywang7367
      @stanleywang7367 Рік тому +1

      Idk if it was nuanced though. MMT is STILL a fringe theory.

    • @RoobieRhoo
      @RoobieRhoo Рік тому +1

      @@stanleywang7367 I agree. Everything is theory. Evolution, big bang, etc. A good theory seems to describe events and make predictions well enough. I think MMT does that, at least mechanically and not necessarily of human behavior. MMT didn't predict hyperinflation during the financial crisis, when in fact MMT offered reasons for it not happening. It's the best description of the banking system I am aware of. In theory...LOL

    • @stanleywang7367
      @stanleywang7367 Рік тому +2

      @@RoobieRhoo MMT is not a description of the banking system today. It is a prescription of how the central bank SHOULD be run.

    • @RoobieRhoo
      @RoobieRhoo Рік тому +1

      @@stanleywang7367 Yes, it deals heavily with central banking. And proposes a few other items like a job guarantee which are, of course,, controversial. Personally, I prefer to leave ideology out of it and focus on the mechanics of the theory like investing in our future and the debt it requires. I do appreciate our chat.

  • @jamiweaver6984
    @jamiweaver6984 3 роки тому +1106

    "If he's willing to dig a big hole, he's willing to dig a small hole," Thanks for that!!!

    • @billbolser6473
      @billbolser6473 3 роки тому +2

      Ya right, big holes that's something you know about.

    • @TecraX2
      @TecraX2 3 роки тому +5

      As anyone who has seen the movie Casino knows: "You gotta do it right, I mean you gotta have the hole already dug before you show up with a package in the trunk!"

    • @TranceCore3
      @TranceCore3 3 роки тому +2

      As someone who had to dig a fox holes and a fighting positions, it's not incorrect lol

    • @josephperson7950
      @josephperson7950 3 роки тому

      Lolololol

    • @apelementalityqp
      @apelementalityqp 3 роки тому +1

      I laughed so hard at that.

  • @LemonDrake69
    @LemonDrake69 3 роки тому +498

    That “Uhh yeah no” after the Sarah Palin clip was so genuine it sent me

    • @aronkovacs1386
      @aronkovacs1386 3 роки тому +32

      Let's be real, it's the appropriate reaction every time she talks

    • @PhilLesh69
      @PhilLesh69 3 роки тому +3

      She talks like someone who spends too much time around brain injury patients.

    • @luckyluke2671
      @luckyluke2671 3 роки тому +1

      It's not accurate to american slavery but that was exactly what happened with slaves that pre-dated african expansion like the roman's for example. Back in the old days slavery had nothing to do with race and the way one became a slave was because they gained debt and never paid it back so they were forced into slavery to work off their debt.

    • @LemonDrake69
      @LemonDrake69 3 роки тому +6

      @@luckyluke2671 thanks dad, I’ll make sure I let John Oliver know

    • @palladin1337
      @palladin1337 3 роки тому +2

      @@luckyluke2671 Yes, but also no.
      Yes, this is technically true, however it only holds true for certain cultures during certain periods of time.

  • @LeonConner
    @LeonConner 3 роки тому +236

    He seems to be in a slightly better mood. I actually laughed when he pulled out that second pillow and said that it's replacing his wife lol.

    • @Christopher_TG
      @Christopher_TG 3 роки тому +33

      Not having every week of his show be "what bullshit is happening in the White House this week" is probably a major boost to his spirits.

    • @travellerinthedark
      @travellerinthedark 3 роки тому +5

      @@Christopher_TG Can relate!

    • @Ghesh_Vargiet
      @Ghesh_Vargiet 3 роки тому +4

      @@Christopher_TG it’s been calm

    • @OlEgSaS32
      @OlEgSaS32 3 роки тому +5

      thats the power of the Nicholas cage pillow

    • @cutefandomedits2331
      @cutefandomedits2331 3 роки тому +1

      He has been in a better mood since the elections and its related drama wrapped up. Its so nice to see him happy again 🥰

  • @skitterree2490
    @skitterree2490 7 місяців тому +4

    "I feel like that kid's speech is speeding up... Where is this gag going?" Cue dark music and ominous voice filter.
    I laughed from somewhere between the back of my throat and the depths of my sinuses.

  • @Richard-Lin
    @Richard-Lin 3 роки тому +342

    I love existential dread day with Zazu bird face.

    • @dylanwesley3964
      @dylanwesley3964 3 роки тому +5

      This comment wins

    • @user-qj3jn3ed6v
      @user-qj3jn3ed6v 3 роки тому +1

      We have

    • @BeaverChainsaw
      @BeaverChainsaw 3 роки тому +1

      You mean the nimated wax figure Sherlock Holmes guy or the guy that looks like Ian Duncan from Greendale Community college?

    • @Light-gp4mp
      @Light-gp4mp 3 роки тому +2

      If you’d just watch the episode you know that there is no dread and the dread is actually all fake, you’re buying into the ridiculous scaremongering about the debt lol

    • @Brett_S_420
      @Brett_S_420 3 роки тому

      Brittish MillHouse cut his hair.

  • @arunasuresh3174
    @arunasuresh3174 3 роки тому +797

    Am I glad to see his video? Yes.
    Do I know I will be worried about the world at the end of it? Also, yes.

    • @user-qj3jn3ed6v
      @user-qj3jn3ed6v 3 роки тому +2

      Now the only

    • @fuzzybuzzy3159
      @fuzzybuzzy3159 3 роки тому +1

      P much

    • @Light-gp4mp
      @Light-gp4mp 3 роки тому +19

      Bro ur so embarrassinggggg literally this episode is about how you shouldn’t worry about the debt lol

    • @davidhollenshead4892
      @davidhollenshead4892 3 роки тому

      "It's the end of the world..."

    • @alaric_
      @alaric_ 3 роки тому +6

      Dr. Strangedebt or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the debt...

  • @AddisonEJayS
    @AddisonEJayS 3 роки тому +597

    “And your great grandchildren!” *cuts to footage of children putting flowers on a grave*

    • @VickeyAllen
      @VickeyAllen 3 роки тому +15

      *Great grandchildren.

    • @bobbypendragon7375
      @bobbypendragon7375 3 роки тому

      Didn't catch that the first time, that's hilarious xD

    • @bcwbcw3741
      @bcwbcw3741 3 роки тому +16

      As someone at the grand-children age, I really want to point out they were making the same stupid the debt is too big and disaster is imminent advertisements when I was a small child 60 years ago. Oliver could have also pointed out that coming out the second world war, the UK's national debt was twice it's GDP. Of course it's debt never went down, just as ours hasn't, instead the GDP grew with growth and inflation and that huge debt became something not worth worrying about - the same joke Mike Myers made with Dr Evil demanding 100 billion dollars in 2010 and getting yawns.

    • @AdishaMusic
      @AdishaMusic 3 роки тому

      That was my favorite moment

    • @loreleiflare7388
      @loreleiflare7388 3 роки тому +7

      @@hwvrg "You paid for it with inflation" is actually a great way of pointing out that inflation, like deflation, is neither good nor bad on its own-actually, inflation can be really good for people who don't have a ton of money or who are in debt, i.e., most people nowadays. "What was a dollar worth?" Sure, good question. Now tell me what the average wage was.
      (And yes, wage growth has still stagnated overall, but us leftists have been trying to tell people to raise the minimum wage and support unions for the last thirty years-don't blame us for Reagan's and Thatcher's mess.)
      ... also, what? "Demographic change is the greatest debt"? What does that even mean?

  • @uncleharm8893
    @uncleharm8893 2 роки тому +7

    7:45 Johnny Carson casually interrupting the president while he's speaking. Hell of a flex.

  • @DrLipkin
    @DrLipkin 3 роки тому +214

    Well, this was a refreshing change of pace. John usually spends 20+ minutes explaining why we're more fucked than we thought. I can't remember the last time he did the opposite.

    • @djfhsusbruh6698
      @djfhsusbruh6698 3 роки тому +6

      Now that Trump is gone ,Everything is fixed , That's how JOHN thinks.

    • @eshbena
      @eshbena 3 роки тому +67

      @@ZybarTanova Um, did you actually listen to what he said? He pointed out that BUSH SR. did a good job on the debt. A Republican. So... maybe stop looking at the world through orange colored glasses and pay attention.

    • @eshbena
      @eshbena 3 роки тому +24

      @@djfhsusbruh6698 Your incredible telepathic abilities must be a terrible burden on you. How do you get through life when everyone's thoughts are so loud and hard to keep out. I pity you.

    • @TheGrumbliestPuppy
      @TheGrumbliestPuppy 3 роки тому +32

      @@ZybarTanova He's criticized Biden pretty hard on previous episodes. I doubt you have anything to counter the info from this video.

    • @YOTUBE8848
      @YOTUBE8848 3 роки тому +4

      *yeah this was some serious U-turn by John Oliver. I didn't expect this from him. How can he say debt is good if spent well, but this time he chose to not talk in detail about something .... you know what it is? Details about spending plans... Money promised by Senators to foreign mafias. Why do we need to help Pakistan's so-called "cancer studies or " when America is in trouble? John won't tell us that.*

  • @stevebennett4959
    @stevebennett4959 3 роки тому +455

    Cruz’s body language is awesome. As soon as a reporter nails his hypocrisy he puts up his hand like “please stop, I can’t defend myself.” Hilarious.

    • @carloscueto74
      @carloscueto74 3 роки тому +3

      I can’t stop laughing at ya comment

    • @manuel0578
      @manuel0578 3 роки тому +1

      We love Ted Cruz! He’s the best!

    • @andrewab1209
      @andrewab1209 3 роки тому +7

      @@manuel0578 hypocrisy is hilarious

    • @aronworlen1752
      @aronworlen1752 3 роки тому +14

      @Michael Maltese New profile so i assume that you are here to misinform people?

    • @agny369
      @agny369 3 роки тому +11

      @Michael Maltese how much are you getting paid to post this gibberish? How does it feel to be less literate than the migrants coming to this country, can we swap the people at the border for your neighborhood ? They'd probably be a net benefit to society considering may theyd actually be able to understand comedy. Congrats on being the only Ted Cruz defender on the planet

  • @GlobalSingeing
    @GlobalSingeing 3 роки тому +128

    "If he's willing to dig a big hole, he's willing to dig a small one."
    Words to live by

    • @nemeceka
      @nemeceka 3 роки тому

      Honestly, "You fit in the big hole" is more real. But his way is funnier.

  • @nigelwaxley
    @nigelwaxley 3 роки тому +40

    "A state with a permanently broader and deeper reach across the economy creates some opportunities. Low rates make it cheaper for the government to borrow to build new infrastructure, from research labs to electricity grids, that will boost growth and tackle threats such as pandemics and climate change. As societies age, rising spending on health and pensions is inevitable-if the resulting deficits help provide a necessary stimulus to the economy, all the more reason to embrace them."
    -From the Economist

  • @GuyPerson-jt9tv
    @GuyPerson-jt9tv 3 роки тому +441

    "I was afraid my wife would get jealous, so this one is to replace my wife." 😂

    • @OlYables
      @OlYables 3 роки тому +1

      Classic Henny Youngman humor.

    • @talesfromthemidwest
      @talesfromthemidwest 3 роки тому

      INTEREST RATES ARE LOW BECAUSE THE FED KEEPS BUYING UP BONDS.

    • @FlawlesSanshiro
      @FlawlesSanshiro 3 роки тому

      you can almost see him smile as well...

  • @youtubeisawebsite7484
    @youtubeisawebsite7484 3 роки тому +57

    i liked the jokes that subverted my expectations more than the repetition ones in previous videos. "I was worried my wife would get jealous so I bought another to replace my wife" and the "family heirlooms" one implying John literally died genuinely made me laugh

  • @uncreative5766
    @uncreative5766 3 роки тому +268

    It's only 10 AM Pacific Time, but it's still always too early to listen to Sarah Palin.

    • @barneada
      @barneada 3 роки тому +25

      and always too sober

    • @manhattanprojekt1275
      @manhattanprojekt1275 3 роки тому +5

      I already watched this shit on HBO MAX at 1 AM Eastern Time and it was still too early

    • @twonumber22
      @twonumber22 3 роки тому +8

      Still can't believe McCain tried to pull that one on us. Wft was he thinking? 😭

    • @Nikki_Catnip
      @Nikki_Catnip 3 роки тому +6

      Her voice is like pouring acid into my ears.

    • @AkDragoon
      @AkDragoon 3 роки тому +1

      I apologize on behalf of all Alaskans.

  • @vexxama
    @vexxama 3 роки тому +82

    “We care about the children so much that we’ll give tax cuts to the wealthy, run on cutting inheritance tax and rig the system against upward mobility by allowing a minority of Americans to accumulate the majority of wealth. We do care about the children, but just a very few select children”

    • @potaterjim
      @potaterjim 3 роки тому +2

      "we care about their ability to flip burgers and buy iPhones"

    • @g.d.graham2446
      @g.d.graham2446 3 роки тому

      Exactly

    • @RyanD8293
      @RyanD8293 2 роки тому +1

      That some good "pro-life!"

  • @Craxin01
    @Craxin01 3 роки тому +490

    Let's face it, John Oliver bought that Nicholas Cage pillow and looked for a reason to work it into the show.

    • @melanopygus
      @melanopygus 3 роки тому +14

      And then the show was an excuse to buy a second one.

    • @OnionChoppingNinja
      @OnionChoppingNinja 3 роки тому +19

      I guess that HBO's financial department stopped asking questions in regards to John Oliver's budget a long time ago.

    • @Velerios
      @Velerios 3 роки тому +2

      @@melanopygus And you think that he only bought 2 and that the two he hugged are the same as the two on the chimney?

    • @DeathByMinnow
      @DeathByMinnow 3 роки тому +5

      @@Velerios To be honest I'm a little surprised he didn't unveil a massive bed covered in Nicholas Cage pillows and sheets.

    • @mcgilj1
      @mcgilj1 3 роки тому +1

      C'mon. He bought Russell Crowe's leather jock and pictures of rat f+-&ing... So if course he bought Nicholas Cage pillows. Lol

  • @Sam-ih4qr
    @Sam-ih4qr 3 роки тому +2591

    They are actually afraid about the consequences for their children??????
    *Climate crisis:* let me introduce myself

    • @fdfischer
      @fdfischer 3 роки тому +86

      "Liberal Science" is probably their response

    • @okkietrooy6841
      @okkietrooy6841 3 роки тому +42

      Do they really think that cooperation will want to spend money and manfacture stuff If the roads are crumbling, the bridges collaps, with recurrent power outages. If americans are not well educated, they will time containers or leave the country.
      The children will suffer If you don't invest.

    • @FaeQueenCory
      @FaeQueenCory 3 роки тому +101

      "think of the children" is the classic white supremacist argument to try and convince themselves that they're somehow not white supremacists while doing white supremacy.

    • @Juicy_J713
      @Juicy_J713 3 роки тому +18

      @@FaeQueenCory Yea, for all 4 white supremacists in America. White supremacists are not a meaningful threat.

    • @MelkorTolkien
      @MelkorTolkien 3 роки тому +4

      They are both problems, honestly.

  • @ProletariatPrince
    @ProletariatPrince 3 роки тому +213

    They were complaining about the China debt when I was a kid and I gotta say Im 27 and the government still hasnt asked me to write a check and the Chinese government still hasnt blown me to smithereens.

    • @My_Take
      @My_Take 3 роки тому +16

      The only national debt issue worth worrying about is the bottomless pit of military spending. For an analysis on how the Military Industrial Complex controls America, check out my latest video.

    • @ProletariatPrince
      @ProletariatPrince 3 роки тому +27

      @@My_Take Yeah buddy gonna hard pass on that.

    • @krejados1
      @krejados1 3 роки тому +1

      Nor has anyone forced us to learn Mandarin...

    • @ProletariatPrince
      @ProletariatPrince 3 роки тому +1

      @@krejados1 -_-

    • @toadjiang7626
      @toadjiang7626 3 роки тому +12

      Actually China is also deeply in debt - $7 trillion central government's debt + $6 trillion local governments' debt + $11 trillion state-owned companies' debt. Since China's GDP is only about 2/3 of US GDP, China is even more in debt than the US.

  • @SkylarConover
    @SkylarConover 3 роки тому +5

    I love how the video went to a grave when they said ‘great-grandchildren’. Quality

  • @ScooterDoge
    @ScooterDoge 3 роки тому +102

    The ted Cruz poem is my favorite set of words.

  • @Miss_ESL
    @Miss_ESL 3 роки тому +501

    "This loveable little human rights violation" - I spat my coffee!

    • @Tommyoda
      @Tommyoda 3 роки тому +7

      this one got me too

    • @sylviatamieanan4088
      @sylviatamieanan4088 3 роки тому +38

      I hate Trump, amongst other things, because he made me forget how much I hated the Bushes.

    • @Myawesomeguineapig
      @Myawesomeguineapig 3 роки тому +3

      Everyone hates him

    • @gunver79
      @gunver79 3 роки тому +3

      ​@@Myawesomeguineapig Except the 74 million people who voted for him, apparently.

    • @brazilianh2759
      @brazilianh2759 3 роки тому +7

      To think our education system has failed 74 million...

  • @kelsiparker7990
    @kelsiparker7990 3 роки тому +352

    It is delightful to realize he probably charged those two pillows to HBO as a business expense.

    • @abhi739
      @abhi739 3 роки тому +1

      Also remarkable how John gayliver invents topics to divert from British Royal Family racism

    • @adampena919
      @adampena919 3 роки тому +14

      @@abhi739 ???

    • @SamSung-pf5zw
      @SamSung-pf5zw 3 роки тому +19

      @@abhi739 you must work for Newsmax...?

    • @kk-wh3hb
      @kk-wh3hb 3 роки тому +9

      @@abhi739 gayliver?

    • @kelsiparker7990
      @kelsiparker7990 3 роки тому +18

      @@abhi739 . . . you do realize the show consists of more than the clips uploaded to this channel, right? He did a segment back in March to address the interview and was firmly against the royal family.

  • @oldsesalt8496
    @oldsesalt8496 Рік тому +1

    I'm glad you said "WE" John. You're in this too. And thanks for volunteering.

  • @ellensheppard1466
    @ellensheppard1466 3 роки тому +988

    “I was worried my wife would get jealous so this second pillow...is to replace my wife” 😂 god I love John Oliver

    • @Mofi357
      @Mofi357 3 роки тому +1

      America’s system for conducting death investigations is a mess. John Oliver explains why we should all be a little more concerned about fixing it.

    • @ellensheppard1466
      @ellensheppard1466 3 роки тому +16

      @@Mofi357 dude calm down. Also wrong video maybe? This is a video about national debt ?

    • @bix3185
      @bix3185 3 роки тому

      Matze h anrufen

    • @ricksmith3045
      @ricksmith3045 3 роки тому +2

      Now that pillow is scared.

    • @jc.1191
      @jc.1191 3 роки тому +1

      🤣 love it

  • @anthonydeltoro-
    @anthonydeltoro- 3 роки тому +73

    I love how in the last week, in my Macro economics class, my professor talked about GDP and US debt. It’s awesome to basically see my knowledge now be validated in this episode 😭.

    • @LadyTylerBioRodriguez
      @LadyTylerBioRodriguez 3 роки тому +5

      Thats how I felt when a professor I saw do a lecture was briefly shown on Last Week Tonight.

    • @duyduhh3798
      @duyduhh3798 3 роки тому

      Compare the content of that lecture and this video. Was your prof talking about a border wall?

    • @theBear89451
      @theBear89451 3 роки тому

      Did your professor explain how young people cannot afford homes because of the US debt?

    • @anthonydeltoro-
      @anthonydeltoro- 3 роки тому

      @kevin mcconnell Understandable, and no offense taken. I kinda agree. But to get dumb stable job Ima probably hate i gotta have the credentials to show im at least educated in it. If you want an actual reason Im going it’s just stability of hopefully finding a decent job. But with the skills im hopefully learning, I want to open up my own business of selling comics with my friends. I just need to find more people who are willing to help make it happen.

    • @anthonydeltoro-
      @anthonydeltoro- 3 роки тому

      @kevin mcconnell Thx for kind words

  • @nicomartin289
    @nicomartin289 3 роки тому +1790

    +"Please uncle Sam, stop digging", -"BUT I SMELL OIL!"

    • @visiblerat
      @visiblerat 3 роки тому +6

    • @MkeKen67
      @MkeKen67 3 роки тому +20

      Uncle Sam thought Breaking Bad was a documentary, and didn't see the whole series. (He was looking for Walter White's barrels of cash.)

    • @doubleyousee72
      @doubleyousee72 3 роки тому +8

      DID SOMEONE SAY OIL???

    • @Mofi357
      @Mofi357 3 роки тому +3

      America’s system for conducting death investigations is a mess. John Oliver explains why we should all be a little more concerned about fixing it.

    • @XBarajasX
      @XBarajasX 3 роки тому

      Yep, they digged and now produce more than Arabia. Before, they imported it and always paid for it, even from Irak.

  • @bm4755
    @bm4755 2 роки тому +8

    I worked for the Durst family and I’m so happy he squeezed a dig at them lol

  • @tiannalinsei6465
    @tiannalinsei6465 3 роки тому +189

    "You can absolutely lose the Duke, it's actually perfectly in his character to start something he doesn't finish." Lmaoo

    • @FalconsEye58094
      @FalconsEye58094 3 роки тому +5

      technically there were riots in the streets throughout 2020

  • @calvinmaimbu
    @calvinmaimbu 3 роки тому +152

    "Not having sex due to people's personal choices"😂😂..he's really killing it .

  • @smurph13
    @smurph13 3 роки тому +324

    I love the random crap he buys just to insert for a bit. Mr. Oliver, you’re a treasure.

    • @TheMouseMasterYT
      @TheMouseMasterYT 3 роки тому +7

      And helping our economy!

    • @YOTUBE8848
      @YOTUBE8848 3 роки тому +2

      He doesn't buy crap, HBO buys it for him and then they recuperate all of it from this kind of engagement on youtube and elsewhere.

    • @ThatWeirdFinn
      @ThatWeirdFinn 3 роки тому

      I don't. It gives money to the people making them -> they will make more. I hope there's an assistant somewhere getting these second hand or something. We really do not need more of that stuff on Earth.

    • @Ugly_German_Truths
      @Ugly_German_Truths 3 роки тому +1

      One day his Studio with the accompanying "Stuff bought for a single show and then kept lying around" cupboard will turn the Truman Show into a true prediction and be visible from SPACE.... (okay with the right camera they already are, we're down to 2-3 inches resolutions already as far as the public knows, but that image assumes IMO the naked eye of an astronaut to actually "work" as announced)

    • @scifibri2376
      @scifibri2376 3 роки тому

      I got to start making random crap just for John Oliver to buy! LOL

  • @guidobeninca9256
    @guidobeninca9256 3 роки тому +28

    and yet, the US feel entitled to burden 3rd world countries like mine (Argentina) with huge interest rates

    • @dennisligma4958
      @dennisligma4958 3 роки тому +3

      says who? us poor people always get screwed in u.s. and just about everywhere. its nothing new.

    • @Sahdirah
      @Sahdirah 3 роки тому

      +

  • @jennaheiser625
    @jennaheiser625 3 роки тому +37

    I keep asking myself why I seek to feel uncomfortable every Monday morning when I see these thumbnails, but remember it’s the price of both learning and change...and I go back to being extremely grateful this show has kept doing this for so long!

  • @marlenewulf5051
    @marlenewulf5051 3 роки тому +982

    “This lovable little human rights violation” I’m in TEARS

    • @rodricomanning165
      @rodricomanning165 3 роки тому

      @wnnalis cioov a4

    • @Gabryal77
      @Gabryal77 3 роки тому +14

      It is interesting that every single Republican president was demonstrably worse than the one before, going back to at Eisenhower. I still can't believe Reagan wasn't impeached for Iran Contra

    • @Astrobucks2
      @Astrobucks2 3 роки тому

      Be right back, going to watch Biden bomb the sh*t out of Syria.

  • @xenasBS
    @xenasBS 3 роки тому +345

    The rare "stuff isn't as bad as it seems" last week tonight. Enjoy it, people, these don't come around often!

    • @IncendiarySolution
      @IncendiarySolution 3 роки тому +3

      Oh thank the stars

    • @Ugly_German_Truths
      @Ugly_German_Truths 3 роки тому +10

      Technically this was an "if we let them continue to lie to us about what the reality of this situation is we are FUCKED" episode ;)

    • @IncendiarySolution
      @IncendiarySolution 3 роки тому +4

      If I owe you 10k, I have a problem. If I owe you 10T and have the strongest and most robust military force the world has ever seen, you have a problem.

    • @derVilli
      @derVilli 3 роки тому +1

      @Luís Andrade why?

    • @IncendiarySolution
      @IncendiarySolution 3 роки тому

      @Luís Andrade eh, maybe

  • @js66613
    @js66613 3 роки тому +3

    I'm sorry, but that "that's not a clock!" kid is hilarious. Loved the bit at the end.

  • @noble1266
    @noble1266 3 роки тому +758

    "I have not had sex due to lots of peoples personal choices" Me too me too

    • @redlightmax
      @redlightmax 3 роки тому +9

      noble1266 17:25 "No cracks!"🥁
      [crickets]
      I'll show myself out.

    • @haileyharper7296
      @haileyharper7296 3 роки тому +14

      I felt personally attacked

    • @NGEternal
      @NGEternal 3 роки тому +7

      Same, also due to my own choices. What with never leaving my house and all...

    • @andretokayuk8100
      @andretokayuk8100 3 роки тому +1

      Y'all still have sex?)/* I feel only people in government get laid.. likely by the "virtue" of state rape..)

    • @alvatrous
      @alvatrous 3 роки тому +2

      #metoo

  • @papyfaceermis4971
    @papyfaceermis4971 3 роки тому +334

    As a greek when i saw the title i already knew that greece would be there god damn it

    • @Tommyoda
      @Tommyoda 3 роки тому +10

      underrated comment 2021 👆

    • @theboxthinker4153
      @theboxthinker4153 3 роки тому +7

      λμαο

    • @andreasv9472
      @andreasv9472 3 роки тому +4

      How's Greece doing now?

    • @papyfaceermis4971
      @papyfaceermis4971 3 роки тому +32

      @@andreasv9472 if you consider that the economy started to grow in 2019 and in 2020 covid destroyed it once again not so good.

    • @raqcem99
      @raqcem99 3 роки тому +1

      😂 this dude got meee

  • @beastiebro
    @beastiebro 3 роки тому +170

    “Now, that suddenly sounds like something that’s gunna require 3 pages of your notes app” is a genius joke that made me choke on hot coffee hahaha

    • @theacp6687
      @theacp6687 3 роки тому +3

      Can you explain for those who totally missed it?

    • @Innerbrave
      @Innerbrave 3 роки тому +5

      @@theacp6687 It's a meme that influencers who need to apologize for whatever do so on the iPhone notes app. Then the screenshot is posted on their gram or whatever kids use these days. There, I killed the joke for you.

  • @michaelmcguire1269
    @michaelmcguire1269 6 місяців тому +1

    You guys need to do an updated version on this.

    • @qwerty6574
      @qwerty6574 5 місяців тому

      2024 - nobody can afford anything😂

  • @crisdacaptain
    @crisdacaptain 3 роки тому +331

    My favorite thing about this clip is that there's NO ADS!!!

    • @GraysonJStedmanjr
      @GraysonJStedmanjr 3 роки тому +17

      Business Daddy doesn't advertise on his videos

    • @NavySeal2k
      @NavySeal2k 3 роки тому +1

      UA-cam dosn't have ads...

    • @denverattaway136
      @denverattaway136 3 роки тому +3

      ....compared to real truth tellers and shows that get youtube ads every 2 minutes. I think John Oliver has been co opted.

    • @LeftyPencil
      @LeftyPencil 3 роки тому

      UA-cam vanced can block ads, intros, self promo...

    • @maxschmidt666
      @maxschmidt666 3 роки тому

      YT has no ads.

  • @fangthedergon1863
    @fangthedergon1863 3 роки тому +123

    'Looks at my TI-89 platinum' my god I just realized I have a favorite graphing calculator

    • @masteroziniii2486
      @masteroziniii2486 3 роки тому +7

      Oh you use your TI-89 just for graphing? I use mine to play super mario bros!

    • @raysmith6731
      @raysmith6731 3 роки тому +7

      TI-Nspire CX all the way 😁

    • @Stelus42
      @Stelus42 3 роки тому +3

      I came into the comments just for this. Leave me and my ti-nspire alone John 😭

    • @MrSandChess
      @MrSandChess 3 роки тому +2

      My Ti-84 CE has a special place in my heart

    • @jebril
      @jebril 3 роки тому

      89 is where I learned how to program on, I used it to cheat in math lmao.

  • @FalconsEye58094
    @FalconsEye58094 3 роки тому +96

    I never needed unemployment or anything else before this pandemic, to quote Cinderella Man "I think we live in a great country, a country great enough to help a man out financially in his time of need"

    • @growmiegreenthumb8025
      @growmiegreenthumb8025 3 роки тому

      Did you just pat yourself on the back? You's special you's smart and people love you.

    • @agiar2000
      @agiar2000 3 роки тому +8

      I needed unemployment insurance benefits for 18 consecutive months, including the entire year of 2011. I am extremely grateful for the emergency benefits extension signed in by Pres. Obama during that time. It made a massive difference in my life, and I am doing very well financially now. I am definitely in favor of continuing to help those who need it.

    • @jesusrodrigues2471
      @jesusrodrigues2471 3 роки тому +3

      What resources made it possible for you to not need unemployment?

  • @jerrybarber6848
    @jerrybarber6848 2 роки тому +15

    I would like too see John revisit the National Dedt. He pointed out that the two things we had to be concerned about with a large dedt are rising interest rates and inflation, both of which are increasing at historical rates. At the time he filmed this segment both were very low.

    • @seigeengine
      @seigeengine 2 роки тому +1

      I mean, maybe if he did a segment on the current economic conditions some of the trogs could stop spewing nonsense, but it doesn't really change anything said here.

    • @jonnydegani
      @jonnydegani 2 роки тому +5

      Yeah, this segment aged like milk

    • @Ironbattlemace
      @Ironbattlemace Рік тому

      Yeah, US is on the verge of defaulting and that is going to be one hell of a ride and there is no getting off.

  • @tmsppp
    @tmsppp 3 роки тому +137

    The dog in Greece tried to catch the smoke grenade, cute doggo

    • @eileensnow6153
      @eileensnow6153 3 роки тому +25

      Forbidden Dog Toy

    • @jonjenaye1911
      @jonjenaye1911 3 роки тому +10

      There was a protest dog in Chile too. Just a street pup who became the national protest mascot. It would bite police and protect protestors.

    • @awildmalik9000
      @awildmalik9000 3 роки тому +4

      @@jonjenaye1911 i wanna see that
      what should i search for

  • @Abshir1it1is
    @Abshir1it1is 3 роки тому +695

    "Run away and tell an adult, a non-costumed adult."
    Batman will remember that.

    • @JanusChristensen
      @JanusChristensen 3 роки тому +20

      Non-costumed adults rule out the cops as well, I guess. Probably for the best.

    • @Tenchigumi
      @Tenchigumi 3 роки тому +4

      John shouldn't play any Telltale games.

    • @antonyduhamel1166
      @antonyduhamel1166 3 роки тому +3

      @@JanusChristensen A police uniform is only a costume if the person wearing it ISN'T A POLICE OFFICER. If they are, it's not a costume: it's a UNIFORM.

    • @KingAneelo
      @KingAneelo 3 роки тому +8

      batman isn't wearing a costume, its a disguise, stealth combat disguise.

    • @niclas8777
      @niclas8777 3 роки тому +7

      @@antonyduhamel1166 but how do the kid know if it's and officer or a guy in a costume?

  • @maddie9602
    @maddie9602 3 роки тому +657

    Ah, Sarah Palin, that's a voice I haven't heard in a long time. And one I could have stood to go longer without hearing again.

    • @hydrocarbon82
      @hydrocarbon82 3 роки тому +42

      Unless it's really Tina Fey...

    • @albertalbert4333
      @albertalbert4333 3 роки тому +26

      Amen. I am very glad she has faded into obscurity.

    • @AmazingJayB51
      @AmazingJayB51 3 роки тому +13

      It’s like nails on a chalkboard! Lol

    • @mikemattis1204
      @mikemattis1204 3 роки тому +1

      GFY

    • @masaba45
      @masaba45 3 роки тому +13

      Without Sarah Palin we wouldn't have classics like Nailin' Palin starring Lisa Ann

  • @matthewseamster2686
    @matthewseamster2686 2 роки тому +19

    Well this aged well…

  • @snaggiz
    @snaggiz 3 роки тому +125

    The jokes in this episode were so on point, excellent stuff.

    • @kninenights
      @kninenights 3 роки тому +4

      Agreed!

    • @333333joshua
      @333333joshua 3 роки тому +1

      Character assassination. Missing the the point

    • @333333joshua
      @333333joshua 3 роки тому +1

      Inflation is the problem and Recetion. Joe Bidon is going to cause inflation.

    • @epicspaceship2161
      @epicspaceship2161 3 роки тому +2

      Yeah, by far one of the best episodes.

  • @MsSarahlynn2013
    @MsSarahlynn2013 3 роки тому +143

    “I do not like that man Ted Cruz”
    Every time this poem is art ❤️

    • @CharlesHepburn2
      @CharlesHepburn2 3 роки тому +4

      Ted Cruz is the walking, talking definition of a conniving, sniveling, dirty weasel.

    • @Vaderi300
      @Vaderi300 3 роки тому +2

      @@CharlesHepburn2 Pretty good, missing a bit of that Seussian flair though. :D

    • @abdukystain9411
      @abdukystain9411 3 роки тому +1

      @@CharlesHepburn2 *"most" politicians*

    • @CharlesHepburn2
      @CharlesHepburn2 3 роки тому +1

      @@abdukystain9411 I get what you are saying, but Ted Cruz really does stand-out in the pack, and deserves a special dis-honorable mention.

    • @jschuler53
      @jschuler53 3 роки тому

      @@CharlesHepburn2 HA ha. Yes he does. I like that stand-out in the pack. Here's another excellent candidate for the pack. Gov Cox from Utah wants to ban porn. That's funny Cox wanting to ban porn. But it gets better. He wants five other states to join him. Is there some Amendment 25 that says if Rep or Senators are kookaboo they can be removed.

  • @DreynHarry
    @DreynHarry 3 роки тому +209

    His Ted Cruz rants in rhyme are always the highlight of the week :-D

    • @Ugly_German_Truths
      @Ugly_German_Truths 3 роки тому +1

      They are so Doctor SUESS. (that's not a misspelling, that's the german word for SWEET)

    • @hawkeye5955
      @hawkeye5955 3 роки тому +2

      When I saw Ted Cruz appear in this segment, I was hoping for more poetry. I was not disappointed. 😂

    • @ncdogg425
      @ncdogg425 3 роки тому +1

      "I do not like this man Ted Cruz". If anyone says this ill immediately stop and listen to what they have to say.

    • @DreynHarry
      @DreynHarry 3 роки тому

      @@Ugly_German_Truths well.... that would be "süß" or SÜSS (in capital letters) ;-)

  • @gordalot
    @gordalot 2 роки тому +1

    The kids they find for these commercials are a real delight and just nail it every time!

  • @Monsteroflopogis
    @Monsteroflopogis 3 роки тому +508

    Something I learned as I got out of poverty, poor people are afraid of debt because the only kind of debt they know is the kind that doesn't work for them.

    • @samaraisnt
      @samaraisnt 3 роки тому +34

      But so are a bunch of those rich people talking about fiscal responsibility. That just sounds like "poor people are ignorant about debt." No, most people are ignorant about debt, that's the problem.

    • @Nostripe361
      @Nostripe361 3 роки тому +28

      @@Hideo_Kojima_yt debt can be used to grow though. You can go into debt to purchase stuff that will make you more capital in the long term. The issue is not completely avoiding all debt it’s avoiding debt that you can’t collect enough capital to pay back later with.

    • @SomewhatSlightlyBored
      @SomewhatSlightlyBored 3 роки тому +13

      @@Hideo_Kojima_yt I don't think you're really Hideo Kojima.

    • @azx9995
      @azx9995 3 роки тому +21

      @Jo Piscine Spoken like someone who doesn't actually understand business or government. The government can and routinely does make investments to increase their income, just like a business. Investing the money in infrastructure and educational programs will increase tax revenue in the long term. Thus, if we can borrow money to make expansions to these programs at a lower rate than the benefits of the programs, we absolutely should. This happens in business all the time. Building another factory is a huge decision, and, whether it is done with borrowed or saved money, the decision-making process is mostly the same. The only real question is whether we are borrowing to make wise investments or to give rich people tax breaks. Are we making our country more secure or funding the world's most expensive military? As for whether the government should be concerned with these growth opportunities in a capitalist democracy, YES THEY SHOULD! Increased tax revenue without increasing taxes means that your workforce is making more money, and the financial security of its citizens should be one of the concerns of a government. Or, at least the founders of our country though, but what the heck did they know, right?

    • @50jakecs
      @50jakecs 3 роки тому +9

      @Jo Piscine You apparently missed the whole point of this episode of Last Week Tonight. Grow up and learn to read.

  • @SecretEyeSpot
    @SecretEyeSpot 3 роки тому +351

    "thats not a clock!!" that kid is going to be a boss one day

    • @cagiestquasar8784
      @cagiestquasar8784 3 роки тому +1

      Lmao, messah thinks it's an adult voice actor.... 🧐🧐

    • @JustChuck1982
      @JustChuck1982 3 роки тому

      @Nature की paawari चल रही है The COVID spending was actually proposed by Donald Trump 1st & Joe Biden 2nd. It had nothing to do with preventing COVID deaths & everything to do with helping prevent small businesses from going bankrupt. Even Trump new that Wall Street doesn't give a sh** about mom & pop, so the government has to.

    • @amphilochusofmallus5070
      @amphilochusofmallus5070 3 роки тому +1

      @Nature की paawari चल रही है hey look, you sound like a crazy person! You're intent on distracting and subverting the narrative! Also, making an impressive amount of wild assumptions in an impressive absurd rant! Good job lunatic!

    • @amphilochusofmallus5070
      @amphilochusofmallus5070 3 роки тому +2

      @@JustChuck1982 and wtf are you talking about?? Dump truck trump gave wall st billionaire wild tax breaks while raising or leaving the absurd tax rate of lower income people exactly where it was. Someone is being disingenuous... Or, just is very very very gullible. Not sure

    • @JustChuck1982
      @JustChuck1982 3 роки тому

      @@amphilochusofmallus5070 Yes he did give a massive tax cut to the top 5% of Americans. But he also gave out the very 1st COVID stimulus. You sound like you think those 2 things are somehow exclusive? They are not.

  • @mattforbes7833
    @mattforbes7833 3 роки тому +470

    "Think of the children" *same breath* "climate change isn't real"

    • @michaelschaefer1904
      @michaelschaefer1904 3 роки тому +3

      Yes, the Democrats are the party of science and the fetus is a blob of tissue.

    • @bryansanchez6352
      @bryansanchez6352 3 роки тому +23

      @@michaelschaefer1904 If you think that climate change is not true, then you don’t care about children, and shouldn’t even be discussing the subject of abortion

    • @asneakychicken322
      @asneakychicken322 3 роки тому +21

      @@michaelschaefer1904 Republicans care about life until the moment its birthed, then it can go fuck itself apparently.

    • @mattforbes7833
      @mattforbes7833 3 роки тому +19

      @@scrypher Democrats are not even left of center.

    • @mattforbes7833
      @mattforbes7833 3 роки тому +13

      @@scrypher Most Democrats are right of center.

  • @maureenc.782
    @maureenc.782 Рік тому +1

    The genius of cutting W. Bush down to a " loveable little human rights violation"😂😂😂Outstanding! 🍻 to the writer of that one!