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[Vigilant Walrus]

What a great segment. None of the jokes made me laugh, but this was a great one, and one that hits too close to home.


You see, it's not just an American problem about translators not getting a break in war. In Denmark, we too have been treating translators like garbage and just seen them slowly die off to bullshit.
I particularly loved how Oliver didn't spin it in a anti-War rant or any of that. Regardless of how you felt about what has happened over there, this treatment of anyone in any situation, anywhere on earth just hits you in the gut on a personal level. It's the very definition of ungratefulness. I also loved the little tidbits he made about the Vietnam Evacuation.



The entire lack of proper translators during the initial invasion of Afghanistan was insane. I heard a crazy figure being thrown around that less than 10 people where working as translators during the initial Afghan invasion. That is fucking crazy if you're trying to occupy a country and don't have anyone to speak the language. I have a feeling these translators have a big part to play in less people on both the civlian and american military side.

 

[FantasticMrFoxdie]

Nearly cried at the translator bit. His dad blessed him to take the translation job and it cost his father's life. Damn.


That supreme court bit is genius. Looking forward to people using this.


Fantastic episode.

 

[Vylash]

That last question Oliver asked absolutely destroyed me, another great episode

 

[Frog-fu]

This might be my favourite thing on TV right now.

 

[Dabanton]

I'll echo it was another great episode.

The translator bit was depressing, the bureaucracy once again fucking things up.

The supreme court with animals is the funniest thing I've seen in a while. It did actually make it a lot more watchable.

Loved the chicken stenographer.

 

[Steelyuhas]

New episode tonight

 

[Keasar]

Bits are up on Youtube.

Tonight's feature: Sugar.

And a interview with the always wonderful Jane Goodall.

 

[Frog-fu]

This has yet to have a bad episode.

 

[UrbanRats]

This has yet to have a bad episode.

The sugar bit felt somewhat weak, compared to his previous stuff.

 

[Frog-fu]

The sugar bit felt somewhat weak, compared to his previous stuff.

Weak, definitely, but by no means bad imo.

 

[Vylash]

>insulting the majesty of cranberries

dropped

 

[y2dvd]

Bits are up on Youtube.

Tonight's feature: Sugar.

And a interview with the always wonderful Jane Goodall.

Poothrow Hitler lol. That interview was damn funny!

 

[Sh1ner]

Do we have a non youtube mirror for the latest instalment? I am getting not available in your country...

 

[benjipwns]

The sugar bit felt somewhat weak, compared to his previous stuff.

You're saying it needed a little something to enhance the flavor?

 

[Dr.Acula]

Glad Doug Ford lost, maybe he and and his brother can go back to jacking each other off, and his wife can go back to practicing "Jewdism."

 

[chalkitdown1]

Thought it was a really poor episode this week, easily the worst so far.

 

[Cornballer]

New episode tonight.

 

[Joeku]

Second last one this year, according to their twitter.

Damn.

 

[Coffee Dog]

Second last one this year, according to their twitter.

Damn.

wait what the hell? When's it coming back?

 

[TheAbsolution]

wait what the hell? When's it coming back?

January more than likely.
Could be February too though.

 

[ScribbleD]

Alright bit, but it's gone on way too long.

 

[Jarrod38]

Alright bit, but it's gone on way too long.

Yep

 

[chalkitdown1]

Back with a great show this week.

America sure does vote some scary people into office.

 

[ReturnOfTheRAT]

Phrasing

 

[Keasar]

Bits are up on Youtube.


Home Depot Commercial

Tonight's Topic: State Legislature.

Spoiler

LET MY PEOPLE GO!!!

 

[markot]

Is the dude in the home depot commercial bob from bobs burgers?

 

[Keasar]

Is the dude in the home depot commercial bob from bobs burgers?

Yup, Jon H. Benjamin. Also known as Sterling Archer in his best role.

 

[Cornballer]

- Preview for next week's finale

Wherever news breaks, whenever news breaks, John Oliver will bring it to you on Sunday. Don't miss the season finale of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Sunday, November 9 at 11:15PM, only on HBO.

 

[Hero_of_the_Day]

Yup, Jon H. Benjamin. Also known as Sterling Archer in his best role.

 

[e_i]

The Home Deport bit was ROFL.

 

[blanky]

Weird, I would have guessed this episode would have caused more of a stir than this. Especially considering election season. Even if some bits went on a bit long, that state legislation shit is just straight up wrong. All those horrible politicians running unopposed.

 

[a Master Ninja]

All those horrible politicians running unopposed.

Yeah, the ending to that segment was soul-destroying.

What qualifications would someone need to run against those idiots?

 

[ahoyhoy]

Weird, I would have guessed this episode would have caused more of a stir than this. Especially considering election season. Even if some bits went on a bit long, that state legislation shit is just straight up wrong. All those horrible politicians running unopposed.

Anyone who votes notices that they only have one major-party choice when it comes to some of their local representatives/sheriffs/judges etc. They (including me for the most part) just don't really care.

 

[blanky]

Anyone who votes notices that they only have one major-party choice when it comes to some of their local representatives/sheriffs/judges etc. They (including me for the most part) just don't really care.

I suppose, but it doesn't really seem like an option considering just how productive the state legislation is.

 

[Morrigan Stark]

The Home Deport bit was ROFL.

Thought it was the weakest segment to be honest. Ran on for too long and I just can't identify with the people involved.

The state legislature bit was really interesting, though, but so goddamn depressing.

 

[Keasar]

Yeah, the ending to that segment was soul-destroying.

What qualifications would someone need to run against those idiots?

 

[PseudoKirby]

dont you get INTO office to get money?

 

[Cornballer]

New episode tonight. This is the last new episode of the calendar year.

 

[BigDug13]

New episode tonight. This is the last new episode of the calendar year.

Damn really? Such a long break!

 

[mreddie]

New episode tonight. This is the last new episode of the calendar year.

 

[Jarrod38]

That segment was pretty good.

 

[Cornballer]

Thanks for watching, eastern and central time zones. We'll be back with new episodes on @hbo in February! Don't forget us. Or do. Whatever.

.

 

[Joeku]

Well, that was a fun one in general.

 

[Keasar]

Bits up on Youtube:

Today's Topic: Lottery
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PK-netuhHA

Shit is just depressing, so here is a Salmon Cannon to compensate.

The Salmon Cannon:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9qA8c-E_oA

 

[benjipwns]

As many smarter people than I have said, the lottery is a tax on people who don't understand odds.

 

[neurosisxeno]

.

That is a really long break for a show that doesn't seem to have the most demanding production schedule.

 

[apocalidiot]

I just watched a couple hours worth of stuff on Youtube of this show. It's great info, but there are a lot of times where some horrific shit gets played and then a joke is made after it. I know thats the show and I'm not criticizing it, but personally sometimes I have to just shake my head and wonder what the fuck

 

[Zombie Lyle]

Haven't watched this weeks episode yet. The long break news sucks as it's one of my favourite shows on TV at the minute.

 

[lupinko]

That salmon cannon was goat.

 

[Aiii]

I lost it at the Bloomberg .nyc domain names lol.