"Don't groan, pass legislation." Savage.

@ChocoQueen24

Жыл бұрын

@@Knuckles-2024 How so?

@Yakuzachris10

Жыл бұрын

Yea I thought this was disgusting. You want us to take school safety seriously so you make a joke about it in and equivocate it with drag queens? I don't think the parents of these dead kids would find it funny.

@davidbloom754

Жыл бұрын

​@@ChocoQueen24 If he can articulate a single actual reason, I'll eat my hat.

@b_a_dos

Жыл бұрын

His version of, "Don't boo......vote." He knew what he was doing.

@nealandersen4867

Жыл бұрын

Gross joke, he blew that one

“Don’t groan, pass legislation.” That line hit harder than most will ever know.

@victoriabaker4400

Жыл бұрын

Unlike most of these from the past, RWJ's will be making people think and talk for years to come.

@kayanclarke5216

Жыл бұрын

Yep. Hit haard

@faatimahstevens7693

Жыл бұрын

Facts!

@MartyMarr21

Жыл бұрын

Sad part is that they will say how twisted he and Biden are for “joking” about school shootings

@thenegociater3387

Жыл бұрын

@@MartyMarr21Hey, its true. But needed. Apparently seeing kids die isn’t making enough of an emotional impact to elicit a legislative response.

Remember those 4 years when POTUS was too chicken to attend this event? Freedom of speech!

"Don't Groan! Pass legislation!" Great recovery line and he set that one up perfectly too! 🤣

@brendathacker2913

Жыл бұрын

Agree

@mandeanraje2300

11 ай бұрын

Lol it’s not even a recovery line. It’s the joke. He showed them they’re the joke.

@katesweeney9101

10 ай бұрын

@@mandeanraje2300 Exactly. The audacity of anyone in that audience - or anywhere in the US - to groan. This is our reality, and they acted like he was out of line pointing it out.

@TheEvilWalrusLord

10 ай бұрын

That wasn't recovery lol that was the upper cut

@jimmyjam3753

10 ай бұрын

Or they could just address the real problem. Mental health. Oh no because most of them are the same. In need of better mental health.

“Don’t groan, pass legislation”

@cozycherry1790

Жыл бұрын

Based

@markmac2206

Жыл бұрын

fax

@ae5646

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, because criminals care about legislation.....

@Yakuzachris10

Жыл бұрын

Equivocating kids being murdered with the acceptance of drag queens is wild. Y'all need Jesus.

"Don't groan, pass legislation." Hell yeah Roy you the man! Tell those politicians. Thank you

@joseydugo6227

Жыл бұрын

Bruh

@nicholasgallanis7539

Жыл бұрын

Best line of the night, IMO.

@TheTeamIsSHaRP

Жыл бұрын

+1

@holysinnerxxx

Жыл бұрын

my thoughts exactly.

@anotherlover6954

Жыл бұрын

Just don't look at the actual murder rates. *CERTAINLY* don't look at the actual murder rates.

THIS is how you headline a WHCD. Roy absolutely killed it. He expertly intermingled painful truths with joviality. His comedic timing is as professional as it gets. Roy deserves The Daily Show, and we need him as the host.

@humanonearth1

Жыл бұрын

Hard to disagree after witnessing that writing and performance. It seems Roy was seeded in fertile soil indeed. Bravo to him and his parents.

@Indra72487

11 ай бұрын

He is so woke I'm pretty sure he tucks his dick and balls between his legs😂😂

@PNWPATRIOT206

11 ай бұрын

Obviously both of you are small brained idiots, joking about kids getting killed is obviously just a left wing thing since y'all love killing babies.

@MrGreen-fi5sg

11 ай бұрын

Ass kiss much?

@charlesleerae9023

9 ай бұрын

No one else could have said it better

Roy Wood didn’t just go after low hanging fruit as jokes but actually highlighted the institutional decay that exists. He’s always humorous but what sets him apart is how he tries to excavate truth while entertaining us. Bravo!

@coachking5208

Жыл бұрын

Your just relieved and over the moon. There was no Kanye...jokes.

@millionsasone

11 ай бұрын

Low hanging fruit? You mean bananas 🍌?

please just give him the Daily Show already. Roy has a disarming gentleness about his delivery that allows him to land his points incredibly effectively. The perfect extension of the Jon Stewart tradition.

@storiesbydarksaberlight1517

Жыл бұрын

This

@keithpl5438

Жыл бұрын

YUP! w/in 1 or 2 episodes of him hosting, I tweeted they should just give it to him.

@FactsOnlyPlease.

Жыл бұрын

If that performance and his resume do not seal the deal, the Daily Show is not looking for a host. They are looking for a winner of a pageant!

@RK-ej1to

Жыл бұрын

He has one really funny bit with Kepler where he is tackling issues on systemic racism by telling Kepler to stop being a baby for being upset about the racism, it is just the perfect disarming set up to land points on the issue. Pointing out the obvious issues by pretending it’s not a big deal.

@valerieetter5013

Жыл бұрын

But, isn't it time we had a woman to head The Daily Show! Hello, I mean we make up 51% of our population?!

"Don't boo me, pass legislation." Beautiful

@mariee.5912

Жыл бұрын

Obama said first. "Don't boo me, vote"

@cynthiardh2004

Жыл бұрын

Just like Pres. O, don't boo, vote!

“Don’t groan. Pass legislation.” Is a 10/10 crowd work line.

The way he tied an earlier quip about NFTs to his roast of Clarence Thomas was absolutely brilliant!

@Auntkekebaby

Жыл бұрын

Some of the smartest comedy I've heard in a long time.

@KrisOsterhout

Жыл бұрын

Sheer genius. It is clear that he very carefully crafted the jokes, and it takes a comedic pro to be able to tie things together like that.

@TiMonsor

Жыл бұрын

The NFT joke was fire

@rorydouthard3636

11 ай бұрын

@@TiMonsor especially when you know what the acronym stands for…..most importantly the ‘T’…..

@jonathangreen7065

7 ай бұрын

​@@rorydouthard3636what does it stand for?

“Don’t groan, pass legislation!” Bro…..that hit 🎉

@GeorgiaRobles858

Жыл бұрын

💯🔥☄️

@GlenMACWilliam

Жыл бұрын

whoa 😦👍👍👍

@Gotterdamerung

Жыл бұрын

Landed like a JDAM. 👏👏👏

@nahuelma97

Жыл бұрын

Reminded me of Obama's "don't boo, vote"

@clumsiii

Жыл бұрын

that was truly brilliant -- remember Obama telling the crowd don't boo: vote? Roy found the flip on that and told it to them upstream. He must have known they would groan and that's how good Roy is.

The school shooting joke was designed to elicit that reaction to which he responded "Don't groan--pass legislation!" GENIUS

@triciac1019

Жыл бұрын

For sure!

@nas84payne

Жыл бұрын

So telling that they groaned.

@jamesjones9250

Жыл бұрын

RWJ is a brilliant comedian.

@gb342002

Жыл бұрын

Pass legislation to ban drag queens from school? I agree! fucking perverted sickos

@thehamiltonshow

Жыл бұрын

Murder is illegal! There's your legislation. That's not stopping anyone.

"We can all see Clarence Thomas, but he belongs to Harlan Crowe. That's what an NFT is." 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 14:57

The Daily Show are idiots for not selecting him as Trevor's replacement!

@mandeanraje2300

Ай бұрын

Idiots. They’ll feel it.

An interesting fact about Roy is that he actually has a journalism degree. That's why his satire of the industry was so sharp.

@user-tt1ye4qs4f

Жыл бұрын

That was far from sharp or insightful. You must have a poor sense of humor.

@8088I

Жыл бұрын

In our 21st Century, 80's is the new 60's!

@irisbjones

Жыл бұрын

Aw, he followed his dad's footsteps ❤️

@rejoyce318

Жыл бұрын

@@irisbjones I knew his dad was a respected journalist from an earlier interview; however, I didn't know Roy Jr's own education and experience as a journalist unti last night.

@ChandraLee

Жыл бұрын

@@virginiavillalba6425 Yes, he does from Florida A&M. He wanted to quit to be a comedian and his parents won't let him. He did it with student loans that his parents made him pay them.

I'm proud of Roy for being unfazed by the groans and grumbles. Job well done sir.

@fett713akamandodragon5

Жыл бұрын

And a good call back to that time Obama told a crowd "don't clap, VOTE!" Not sure how many people even caught that or made the connection, no one I've seen cover this has mentioned it 😉

Жыл бұрын

@@fett713akamandodragon5 yup, thought the same thing! “Don’t boo, vote!”, he even integrated that into his stump speech at some point! 👏🏽

@z.s.7992

Жыл бұрын

True that. U know we live in a sick society that only comediens really speak truth to power

@z.s.7992

Жыл бұрын

​@@fett713akamandodragon5 voting harder hasnt worked....we need to get in the street french style

@gregtennessee8249

Жыл бұрын

​@@z.s.7992 Trump Lost hahahahaha

This is the best Correspondence Dinner I've ever seen. Roy Wood Jr. is spectacular. 😅

Holy shit the part about journalism being behind a paywall is so on point. Roy is an American treasure we must protect and cherish him at all costs.

“Don’t groan, pass legislation…” I LOVED that!

I always love when the WHCD cringes over a joke. They don’t cringe because it’s bad, they cringe because it exposes the truth.

@SM-mm3kg

Жыл бұрын

100% truth.

@larryo6874

Жыл бұрын

And yet they knew it would be cringe but invited him anyway.

@divanihsta

Жыл бұрын

My thoughts exactly

@SusiFroggyPorter

Жыл бұрын

I know right? The crowd looks so awkward and so many have their fake outraged faces on. What a bunch of phonies.

@1247.cccccc

Жыл бұрын

The truth that the journalists are fake and the comedian is a shill.

Roy doing the correspondents dinner the year after Trevor did it is further proof that he deserves to follow in Trevor's footsteps and be the next permanent host of the daily show.

@candipill

7 ай бұрын

Agree

@GraysonJStedmanjr

7 ай бұрын

@@candipill pity he just announced he's leaving the show

“We can all see Clarence Thomas but he belongs to Harlan Crow…. And THAT’S what an NFT is” 🤣. Great setup and a great punchline. Hilarious.

Harlan Crow owning half of the inventory was a truly savage joke! 🤣🤣🤣

@1247.cccccc

Жыл бұрын

How many know about the other?

@violimo

Жыл бұрын

Asking Harlan Crow to buy his Mama a house. LOl.

@bennyboogenheimer4553

Жыл бұрын

That was beautifull!

"You all can see Clarence Thomas, but he belongs to Harlan Crow. And *that's* what an NFT is." This is the best joke. The setup and payoff are perfect. But most of all, it is a factually correct analogy of how NFT's work. I can't believe he pulled it off.

@lauraly2712

Жыл бұрын

So, pray tell, explain how Clarence Thomas is what an NFT is. And how was Bill Clinton, who was flown and feasted by Epstein more than Thomas by Crow not a classic NFT? Or do you make the definitions as you go along? BTW I have another interpretation of Wood's association, something a hater like you overlooks.

@graciezundt4201

Жыл бұрын

That was my favorite as well. 😂

Roy's nod to his mother and father there at the end, show just how much class this man has. Hope he gets the chair at the Daily Show.

@KenKnightPhD

Жыл бұрын

Honestly it would be nicer to have an American with the background in that spot than a South African guy who didn't exactly come out of Alabama like Wood did. Wood has a lot more to say and isn't just relying on being witty and sharp (although he is that, too), but has a sort of fundamental direct knowledge about how this place has always run and what's hiding behind the curtain. I might even watch the show if he was hosting it.

@Notfromwashington

Жыл бұрын

His jokes are also classy, nobody can drop it like Roy wood jr about hard topics, mostly political jokes. Takes high iq and class. He’s a great comedian, one of the best right now I’d say,

@JamesFaction

Жыл бұрын

This man deserves an even bigger chair.

@JamesFaction

Жыл бұрын

@@KenKnightPhD you missed a lot if you didn't watch Trevor. He was brilliant and the show was brilliant. Trevor has a talent for insight that many of the best comics have that makes him perfect for reporting on the news. That said, Roy Wood Jr would be even better, no argument there at all.

@KenKnightPhD

Жыл бұрын

@@JamesFaction I haven't had cable for quite some time and wasn't really watching it with Jon Stewart, either. But what I've seen of Trevor was really funny and clever, you're right.

Roy Wood Jr. is a hugely underrated comedian. So smart. Edgy. Incredible. I never knew. So now I gotta watch TDS. Damn.

Roy Woods Jr. used Clarence Thomas and Harlan Crow to give a simple and effective definition of the term NFT. The audience was shocked and amazed when he shamed our government's inaction on SCOTUS corruption by saying what everyone has been thinking. The joke was painfully perfect. Much respect and love to you Mr. Woods. Please never lose that sharp edge.

@lauraly2712

Жыл бұрын

Sharper yet were his allusions to the conspiracy of silence and hypocrisy about Biden's ongoing siesta on the job, Hunter's laptop, brief spurts of waking up in time to sign still another throw-away-of-money spending bill, and of their inability to be consistent in criticizing Biden for the things they attacked Trump on. You could hear their hemorrhoids grinding on the seats at a good many jokes which Woods made, especially about journalists getting fired while their billionaire oligarchic patrons keep keeping money for themselves. It's a shame Woods didn't note that so many journalists are NFTs these days talking about and being mum as directed by their puppeteers.

@internetposta7389

Жыл бұрын

Yeah he just didn't touch the horrible inflation, debt, Afghanistan withdrawal, the White House's unwillingness to take questions from anyone who isn't totally friendly to them, Biden's lack of access and transparency, his horrible approval ratings, age, his VP calling him racist, his VP having record low approval numbers, etc, etc.

@phillipzx3754

Жыл бұрын

@@internetposta7389 It seems you're a big fan of the Fox News Channel? Aren't they the ones who're paying (so far) 3/4 of a billion dollars for spreading lies? 🙂

@MinkytheMinkY

Жыл бұрын

Withdrawal is necessary. Not our country.

@williamgechtman9287

Жыл бұрын

​@@MinkytheMinkY Not our country when it was Hitler, either. Unopposed dictators rarely think "enough."

“Don’t groan, pass legislation!” 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@baila_fuerte

Жыл бұрын

This shook people to their actual core

I'm like Mitch McConnel, I ain't got no soul. Best line ever lmao

I just love Roy! He’s always smart real and keeps it honest. He’s become one of my fave and top comedian

Roy was hittin' so hard that the factual jokes hit a wall of silence many times. But, that's fine with me. Because everything he said was what I felt and in discussions have expressed. It was beautiful!!!! ROY WOOD, JR. - A national treasure. Just like his parents!!!

@victoriabaker4400

Жыл бұрын

Unlike most of the jokes ever told in this venue, people will be thinking and talking about Roy's for years to come.

@tomsko863

Жыл бұрын

@@victoriabaker4400 I doubt that. Stewart was much more introspective than this, same with Trevor Noah, Michelle Wolf and Larry Wilmore. Can you remember what they said? I do, once I'm thinking about it, but it's not something I talk about with people.

@ricodelavega4511

Жыл бұрын

why isnt he hosting the Daily Show?

@victoriabaker4400

Жыл бұрын

@@ricodelavega4511 The show decided to have a period of rotating hosts after Trevor left, and I think that was a good decision. Roy has a huge fan club for the permanent position, and I'm certain he is among the finalists they are considering.

@nathanwise6385

Жыл бұрын

Colbert was the GOAT. Now he just seems embalmed

I saw a lot of uncomfortable looking faces in that audience, amid the laughter. You did your job, Roy. Roy's father can be proud. Nice that he credited both his parents and worked their experiences into his narrative rather than making them a separate event or afterthought.

@MsThebeMoon

Жыл бұрын

I seen a few (maybe Fox'es table) that were holding back or covering up their laughter.

@Userpqvqyvt

Жыл бұрын

​@Thebe Bashaleebee Yeah there were strange restrained laughter . But not at my house , I loved it and watched his speech a second time.

@Ric_Vicious

Жыл бұрын

@@Userpqvqyvt Hear! Hear!

@user-tt1ye4qs4f

Жыл бұрын

Your TV was off! That was your reflection on the screen that you were criticizing.

@RK-ej1to

Жыл бұрын

@@MsThebeMoon I know a saw Doosey junior turn his head laughing at a fox joke.

Seriously, I have to rewind and listen three times to catch everything - chock full of wit & wisdom. Best ever correspondent’s dinner

@shaheedrahman2727

Жыл бұрын

We can all see Clarence Thomas, but he belongs to Billionaire Harlan Crowe, and that's what an NFT is ...... Brilliant!!!

The comment about what Kamala do? That one was on point… this man is really good 😂🤣😂🤣

When Jon Stewart did the WHCD back in 1997 he showed a depth of political knowledge that surprised people and likely opened the door to him hosting The Daily Show. I don't know what's next for Roy Wood Jr. but his remarks were special and he deserves a national platform.

@victoriabaker4400

Жыл бұрын

Roy has been and is now even more my pick for permanent Daily Show host.

@ctwwtc8761

Жыл бұрын

We really another woke liberal on tv, def a shortage of that

@jysmtl

Жыл бұрын

@@edschoenecker9470 ?

@jysmtl

Жыл бұрын

@@ctwwtc8761 Where’s the “woke”?

@rjk698

Жыл бұрын

@@ctwwtc8761 You are unable to form a coherent sentence.

"if your election needs the truth, put Dominion in your booth" 😂😂

@RitaSuszekTV

Жыл бұрын

They should use the slogan and give him writing credit😂

@tonynegron1927

Жыл бұрын

👍 Yes,Lol! $787 million +

@Rasoolullah131

Жыл бұрын

I read this comment as Roy simultaneously said it in the video .... Truth! "if your election needs the truth, put Dominion in your booth!"

@MsJustDoIt1974

Жыл бұрын

Followed by, "If your election needs truth, put SmartMatick in your booth"

@FistandFootMartialArts

Жыл бұрын

@@MsJustDoIt1974 But, I think Smartmatic is software.

Just came back to this after watching 2024. This is how it's done.

@markdave6199

25 күн бұрын

This was a 10 Trevor was a 9

@nelsonovalles1762

25 күн бұрын

This year was ass… Roy Jr killed it

@gaylefranklin

19 күн бұрын

@@markdave6199this was 10 Trevor was “404 - Please contact Customer Service”

I look forward to this every year, so awesome!

This was by far the best, BEST defense for local journalism I have ever hear. Eloquent, focused, funny and informative. Well done sir!

@myselfandismith1030

Жыл бұрын

Called.....black truths

@kiwi9921

Жыл бұрын

🙋🏾‍♀️👍🏾❗✊🏾

@dylanreads652

Жыл бұрын

Last Week Tonight has a great piece on local journalism too! You should definitely check it out. This was fantastic though, especially connecting the dots to show how crucial it is and has been historically

I bet his mom never thought in a million years her son would be standing next to the president. That has got to be a humbling moment and a reminder she did a couple of things right. Props Roy

@monicawilson3734

Жыл бұрын

I so agree. Best ever!!

@iai2354

Жыл бұрын

Waste of laughs for an old half dead president

@nealandersen4867

Жыл бұрын

but mainly because he was black

@wordzmyth

Жыл бұрын

​@@nealandersen4867 a d all the people who have done that dinner that weren't black? Has this just been a very long slow cunning plan for Roy to blow your mind? Glad you pointed it out.

@Everyoneisanartist776

Жыл бұрын

Maybe not right beside the president but certainly, something major, something great. There’s a million things greater than standing beside a politician.

Roy Wood was awesome. Great work!!!

This was a great set.

We need a documentary about Roy’s parents! Remarkable people who raised a remarkable son! Team Roy for TDS seat!

@myabishaibyfatimabey4976

Жыл бұрын

I agree. I would be interested to know the amazingness of his parents.

@lynnhettrick7588

Жыл бұрын

@@myabishaibyfatimabey4976 The more Roy talks about his parents, the more I want to know about them!

@MossyMozart

Жыл бұрын

@Lynn Hettrick - I can understand now why he keeps that "Jr" in his name, as homage.

@773SleepyHollow

Жыл бұрын

I've watched TDS a million times, and I didn't know any of that about his parents.

@lynnhettrick7588

Жыл бұрын

@@773SleepyHollow I've only heard a little bit when other people interview him (like Neal Brennan's Block podcast), just in the last few months.

I love that he didn't change the way he normally speaks for this event, stayed true to his roots both in his manner of comedy and his origins in actual journalism. He is criminally underrated.

@myabishaibyfatimabey4976

Жыл бұрын

The fact that he presented at this dinner means he is not underrated. I agree with you that he kept to his true self and style. He didn't change a single thing and I LOVE IT!

@remylewis8721

Жыл бұрын

@@myabishaibyfatimabey4976 i think you might be overselling the importance of this dinner outside the news media bubble lol this isn't important by the standards of comedy media unfortunately but I'm still glad he got the gig. Hoping he gets the daily show hosting gig

@lynnhettrick7588

Жыл бұрын

@@remylewis8721 I hope that the fact that he nailed the WHCD will help him get TDS gig.

@carlamitchell7467

Жыл бұрын

I discovered Roy because of The Bob and Tom Show years ago. He's so funny. Happy to see him get this platform.

@hijodelaisla275

Жыл бұрын

"underrated"

the best ever.

I love how he doled it out equally and paid homage to his great Mom. Nicely done, Roy! Nicely done😅😅😅

His tribute to his dad, mom and all correspondents was top notch.

@havefaith4358

Жыл бұрын

Comes from good stock.

@kiwi9921

Жыл бұрын

I just knew he wouldn't let US (Everyone) down 😊

@kiwi9921

Жыл бұрын

@@havefaith4358 YUP 👍🏾 Good stock INDEED. I look forward to seeing his work. He's right up there with Eddie and Jerry. 🤣

@myselfandismith1030

Жыл бұрын

Missed...if he said his parents ...we're still above ground.... hopefully...BCAUSE ....those .... Particular.... 🌹 S........they won't know ABOUT...... Absence from the BODY...... Present......with the ...." Lord "

@10-AMPM-01

Жыл бұрын

It's good to know, all you need to succeed in any industry is nepotism.

"All the essential fair and nuanced reporting is stuck behind a paywall." He hit the nail on the head !

@Shuizid

Жыл бұрын

At the same time, journalists gotta eat - and we gotta find a solution to both.

@tryingtotryistrying

Жыл бұрын

sure, it's a bit.... rich.... clicking on a Washington Post article and reading "Democracy dies in Darkness!" aka "PAY US or it's kinda your fault really isn't it?" as Bezos does slimy billionaire shit.

@OC-CPA

Жыл бұрын

Not NPR.

@MTMT-wm2dq

Жыл бұрын

There is a nail on each head long ago ! America is sinking !

@xanatax1844

Жыл бұрын

👏

He made everybody just the right amount of uncomfortable, & it was yummy in the tummy! What a treasure. And what incredible work his parents did. A great lineage and family.

Roy Wood Jr just simply never disappoints. 🙌🏼

I’m so grateful that Roy Wood Jr was the guest speaker for the WHC dinner. We need more voices like his to preserve democracy and freedom of speech with dignity, humor, and grace. He hit my sore spot about paywalls preventing the truth to be told. Bravo, Roy👏🏾👏🏾

@tylermanter1548

Жыл бұрын

He sucks .

@silencz1

Жыл бұрын

That means you believe mainstream media is truth....I don't.... I believe they are propagandists that push a paid for narrative....

@imjustmeTBD

Жыл бұрын

To his defense, yes Roy did a great job but also Trevor Noah rocked it last year too!

@internetposta7389

Жыл бұрын

@@imjustmeTBD Noah? He's never funny. He just vritue signals to really stupid people.

"Don't boo - pass legislation." Great line.

Loved it. Witty. Intelligent. Deep. Very well done.

I learned many great things about Roy in this video. Kudos to you and your family, Roy. Outstanding.

This tradition is proof that comedy is the truth. You can't cut this deep, be this honest, without being funny. RWJ filled some big shoes with this speech. As a previous fan, I have a whole new respect for this man. Cheers to you, Roy Wood Jr.

@tylerdurden9748

Жыл бұрын

so dominion did rig the election in favor of biden?

@MTMF.london

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, he didn't pull punches. He was full on👏👏👏

@Ksins1

Жыл бұрын

There is no weapon scarier than the Russian "Dagger", the US Defense Ministry acknowledged.After seeing the combat use of the "Dagger" on the objects in Nezalezhnaya, the Pentagon realized that they had lost. Hypersound can break through any missile defense system, but Russia does not seek to destroy the United States in World War III. It is much more profitable to win with small "Daggers", without a nuclear warhead, in regional conflicts. It is indicative to crush the vaunted "power" of Western weapons, overthrow the regimes they have set, expand their spheres of influence. After all, the strength of the United States has long been not in weapons, but in money and the ability to pump them from all over the world - the deprivation of this will destroy the hegemon,:

@MarcosIsABaritone

Жыл бұрын

@@Ksins1 Oh, no! You are "trolling." You got me!

@ghf9945

Жыл бұрын

Sarcasm is underrated

Using the Clarence Thomas situation to accurately describe what an NFT is was brilliant.

@Cb11799

Жыл бұрын

I loved it!!!

Just wonderful! Totally on point and great tribute to your father! 👏🏼👏🏾💯

After watching this a few times, I'm convinced humor besides only love itself, is the most powerful force in the human experience.

“Don’t groan pass legislation” lmfao love Roy

@jadufah1483

Жыл бұрын

Loved that point ❤

Who ever thought of inviting RWJ, it was a brilliant idea. He's just what America needs in a comedian at this particular time. ☮☮

@natejenkins8701

Жыл бұрын

As long as America has comedy in general is vital

@garymoore2535

Жыл бұрын

Couldn't they find one ?

@TheUrbanEpicure

Жыл бұрын

Nope, one of the worst remarks of the last five, six years.

@eamomurray2526

Жыл бұрын

There are plenty of politicians and so called journalists that act, legislate and report that would easily be categorized as a comedy of errors, remember the comedian that became a politician in 🇺🇦 , he is doing an ok job !! maybe that’s what 🇺🇸 needs. Jon Stewart are you listening!!! 😮

@simmonsgalloway8466

Жыл бұрын

​@@TheUrbanEpicure This is the second time i have seen this comment from you, which remark are you referring to ,because this was an comedic performance/ skit .

Never knew Roy came from such a strong pedigree! I thought maybe he was picked because he was going to be the next Daily Show host, but it’s cool to learn his dad was a journalist.

Excellent delivery I hope he continues his important comic journey!! Bless his mom and Dad that😅 obviously made him the great man he is today!

That was like watching Usain Bolt breaking the world record on the biggest stage. I knew he could do it, everyone knew he could do it, and he didn't let anyone down. Outstanding Mr. Wood. Outstanding.

@annoint3d2mvu

Жыл бұрын

And all the JAMAICANS say; AMEN TO DAT! ;-)

@patriciavyce7942

Жыл бұрын

Amen…

@johndoe9362

Жыл бұрын

Vin Powe, You don't know what you're talking about.

I think Roy was one of my favorites. He told some serious truths in between the jokes. It was brilliant delivery.

@kellywest8168

Жыл бұрын

@@jasondemnicki6321

@winstonsayer

Жыл бұрын

@@jasondemnicki6321 Suck an egg, Jason.

@beckyminnich8803

Жыл бұрын

@@jasondemnicki6321 Pucker got fired & will still receive 40 million. This gig is a one nite Roy works for himself. I think he either deserves more or the majority of talking heads deserve a lot less. What are you pulling down, hmmm? Maybe we should be "hired" & paid MORE. Then maybe we plebes wouldn't resent others so much?

@cashreedhar

Жыл бұрын

@@jasondemnicki6321 turncoat? Please elaborate. Let's hear this one too

@wintersbabyy

Жыл бұрын

We want Hassan or Desi

"don't groon pass legislation, like they boos gone bother me.. I'm like Mitch McConnell I don't have a soul" I was Rollin when he said this line

@jamola65

10 ай бұрын

That was hilarious 😂 love that joke

Man this is so beautiful I've been following this guy for over 20 years to see him going for prank phone calls out of his house standing in front of the White House is nothing but God's grace mercy and this is impressive

As a company who has been working with Roy for over 20 years, he truly is one of the best. His work ethic and ability to check off all the boxes in a gig such as this one proves how good he really is at his craft! Comedy Gold, and a true Comedy Treasure to our industry. Well done Roy…WELL DONE! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆

@nevadak3424

Жыл бұрын

As a european never heard of him but his speech was funny without resorting to swear words!thats appreciable! Full marks!! 👍👍

@shanafehr

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this comment and the support shown 💐🤍

Roy Wood Jr. isn't just a comedian, he *knows his stuff* when it comes to journalism. He had an astute and sharp understanding of the issues facing the industry and didn't JUST tell jokes. I hope this is a sign that he'll be the next Daily Show host!

@ludwig1.

Жыл бұрын

He definitely is knowledgeable! Especially about the fact that Biden befriended Klan recruiter Robert Byrd and still decided to give him a show. Wow, what a genius! ❤

@Botchedtoeknife

Жыл бұрын

He deserves it

@DaemonicSavior

Жыл бұрын

@Wild Card with those credentials he may do better at fox or newsmax then..

@badnoodlez

Жыл бұрын

As long as it's not Desi. She has the most annoying unfunny white girl energy I've ever seen.

@SwiftRIBSAust

Жыл бұрын

Would be a great host

I thought the audience could have laughed more. Roy is hysterical

@philhemenway3503

Жыл бұрын

The satire was a little close to home I’m thinking. 🫣

@alexpastor8582

8 ай бұрын

Mr Wood is one smart dude!

@kp7726

5 ай бұрын

DC is as stiff as it gets. People try to be PC with everything including how much they smile or laugh 🙄

This was great! No one was safe no topic was safe. Equal Opportunity roasting at its best. I'm gonna start watching his show more lol. The end of his speech was really nice and I agree with everything he said. Even with all the chaos of the news that's been misrepresented these last few years, journalists are important chroniclers of history who put their lives and reputations on the line everyday to do their jobs. My hat's off to his Mom and other amazing educators who fight for the right to learn and to just be. You are as much heroes as first responders were in the pandemic. None of us would be where we are without you.

Roy killed it!!! From savage to sentimental almost seamlessly. Absolutely brilliant.

"And that's what an NFT is" is an incredible punchline. Outstanding.

@coach_p23

Жыл бұрын

I think that went over a lot of ppls heads in the room. Elite punchline

@ladydragon5526

Жыл бұрын

PRICELESS😂😂

@normastone1044

Жыл бұрын

​@@coach_p23 Only at the Fox News table.

@srcastic8764

Жыл бұрын

@@coach_p23 I guess it’s over mine because I’m not sure what the T is for.

@cosmosadorabilis7677

Жыл бұрын

Sorry I don't get it

That was a brilliant speech 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 and what an amazing comedian who can make you cry at the end. Bravo 🙌 ❤

@maxlasater

Жыл бұрын

your stupid that why lol

Very funny and to the point, Roy didn’t hold back. One of my favorite comedians. 👏🏼

Hats off; Roy killed it. There isn’t anything more powerful than showing the mirror that reveals the true face. The scandals connects them all - what a fantastic red thread to the speech

@actsoftheapostles280

Жыл бұрын

😊

@tomsko863

Жыл бұрын

If you only watch this part of the WHCD then you're missing 70% of the context and emotion this video could have. Tamera Keith's introduction to the state of the media landscape and importance of the WHCD was great, President Biden's speech and jokes were powerful and great, and then this. Context matters. Would recommend you check it out.

That was the best remarks by a comedian at the WHCD I've seen in ages. His comments about the importance of journalism were spot on and I'm glad he took the opportunity to speak out on that platform.

@nikolatesla7929

Жыл бұрын

Why is journalism important? It's just a bunch of people tell us their political views. There is no real journalism anymore.

@whaghht

Жыл бұрын

@@nikolatesla7929- if you can't understand why journalism is important, you need to get an education. I haven't got the time nor patience to enlighten you

@WGB3019

Жыл бұрын

@@nikolatesla7929 You’re confusing journalism, the capture of history (large and small) in contemporaneous fashion with Opinion Editorial (Op Ed). Reporting news is journalism. Commenting on it is Op Ed. Fox and MSNBC are Op Ed. NBC nightly news is journalism. You can make a case to substantiate your opinions if you approach from a journalism background, but that presupposes an acceptance of a common history and common fact base. Otherwise, it is as you say - just opinion.

@Obl1queproductions

Жыл бұрын

@@WGB3019 I just watched you call journalism "a bunch of people telling us their political views" and then accuse someone else of the thing you just did when they didn't even mention any specific networks or newscasters.

@hikidunm1582

Жыл бұрын

His dad was a journo so he has a reverence for the profession.

Wow, must say that this was absolutely brilliant. Superb jokes, great delivery - and cojones to get on that stage and perform in front such an audience. Major, major kudos.

As an Australian, the widest thing about this set was seeing Kevin Rudd in the crowd. What an exceptionally well crafted and classy set. 🎭

@CAVCFC

9 ай бұрын

oh god how bad was that what a disgrace he was

@Something-From-Nothingness1

4 ай бұрын

Why do you foreigners care so much about everything America does

Can we appreciate the courage of these speakers every year? The roast their peers and the most powerful people of their country -- in front of them! Great job RWJ!

@DDd-gm8uz

Жыл бұрын

The courage of a court jester

@daniellove162

Жыл бұрын

The roast is to give an appearance of the 4th estate keeping estates 1-3 in check and it looks like your buying it.

@EazyE11

Жыл бұрын

Everyone isn't as thin skinned as Dolt 45 and can take a joke.

@siri7005

Жыл бұрын

@@DDd-gm8uz Given court jesters could get executed for making the wrong jokes I assume you think it's incredibly brave.

@josephshields2922

Жыл бұрын

If they had any guts they'd refuse to speak there.

Wow! That was outstanding. Roy had that incisive edge that made everyone in the audience squirm, which makes for the best WHC Dinners. Roy just created a classic.

@nas84payne

Жыл бұрын

Notice the camera on the Fox people in the audience looking awkward during Roy’s Fox monologue? 😄

@deansapp4635

Жыл бұрын

@@nas84payne Cause Roy and his supporters are racist

@LaGuerre19

Жыл бұрын

​@@nas84payne lol 5:09 the looks on their faces😂 6:09 i think douchey doocy told that lady who laughed at the fox joke to stop laughing lol Too good

The faces in the crowd 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 You know they MAD

Roy turned C-span into Comedy- span and most of them weren’t ready. You could see the discomfort and the laughter, but he managed to resonate with the entire audience. In front of the president and gov officials is bold and I’m glad he didn’t hold back 💯

That standing ovation was well deserved ! He killed it : perfect mix of humor and reality check !

@DDd-gm8uz

Жыл бұрын

That's when you know you've spoken truth to power, when the elites give you a standing ovation.

Been watching him work his ass off for years and this past year it seems like he's finally being seen . I'm so proud of him and am so happy he is getting more recognition for the genius and unique talent that he is.

@user-tt1ye4qs4f

Жыл бұрын

He should put his ass back on and try another profession because this wasn't funny.

@lisacollins3304

Жыл бұрын

@TEEBEEDEE I have only recently become aware of him,and I am glad that he is doing well too. He is great.

@Sponsorship4u2

Жыл бұрын

Agree wholeheartedly I have watched Roy’s journey! I truly hope he gets the spot at The Daily Show! He is SUCH a phenomenal talent One of my favecomedians

This was a masterclass, Roy did something special and timeless here!

@rebeccakester9757

Жыл бұрын

Yes he certainly did! Thank you Roy! Thank you for saying, what we all think..

That Clarence Thomas NFT joke was a well assembled piece of comedy.

The audience doesn't know if they should laugh or not...he's hitting it perfect. Very telling of the crowd

@olddecimal2736

Жыл бұрын

They know they shouldn’t. But it’s the only way out.

@KB-ke3fi

Жыл бұрын

Yeah full of left wingers.

@AdrianInniss

Жыл бұрын

Now thats what an NFT is

@user-tt1ye4qs4f

Жыл бұрын

Actually, they weren't sure if they should fake laugh or not, until they all got a text from their boss about their future employment

@10-AMPM-01

Жыл бұрын

@@KobyOwen Yeah, he was struggling hard. A lot of dead punchlines.

To see a man honor his mother like this was amazing.

@mgbgt7156

Жыл бұрын

Remember Biden puts Transgender women above real women, and has signed it into law, that they are above real women.

I love his humor. I hope to see more of this intelligent man

"Democracy Dies In Darkness" behind a paywall! Thanks, Jeff.

Everyone else did the buzz words! Even Conan. Roy did the real work here. Shedding light on those forgotten and even the point of this event. Bravo Roy!!!

@victoriabaker4400

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely! Roy's is the best one of these I've ever seen, and I've watched many.

@tomsko863

Жыл бұрын

If you only watch this part of the WHCD then you're missing 70% of the context and emotion Roy's words could have. Tamera Keith's introduction to the state of the media landscape and importance of the WHCD was great, President Biden's speech and jokes were powerful and great, and then this. Context matters. Would recommend you check it out.

@HOLLAifYouFEARme

Жыл бұрын

This was AMAZING

@tomsko863

Жыл бұрын

There were plenty of comedians that brought serious subjects to the WHCD. Jon Stewart, Trevor Noah, Michelle Wolf and Larry Wilmore.

@roycopeland9560

Жыл бұрын

Hasan was the last before they stopped during Trump years and he also killed it.

Roy has gone from doing his famous hilarious prank calls skits to a distinguished host and damn good comedian. 👊🏾

@ephemispriest8069

Жыл бұрын

Dancing clown. Embarrassing and shameful.

@justonlyjohn6596

Жыл бұрын

while what I thought I wanted became why I graitatied upon your YT post - you can't fix stupid! hit from all the angles Oh I'm fells like money for LIES - I'm out out heststating Somehow you mad me feel less sad about cutting off my parents. they watch Foxx NEws---sooo _ it's so impossible yet annoying - YEQH - I have a telet CALLING OUT BS - not gonna be indoctrinated into the Mutant Hogwarts. but still

@Nikolaitretii

Жыл бұрын

Terrorist troops of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in radiocyon and chemical protection suits were seen near Bakhmut. Curators from the UK are preparing a provocation with nuclear and chemical weapons after the withdrawal of the main military units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. They also intend to substitute representatives from the United States so that all the evidence testifies that the US special services are behind the terrorist attack.!

@kikkytheshihpoomostlyshiht3015

Жыл бұрын

💯 💯 exactly what I was thinking

@bobbazoid9969

Жыл бұрын

He's that guy... Just happy I got to watch.

That man is a National treasure. Honest, hilarious, smart, and speaks the Truth with an intent to shed light on the realities of the moment. Thank you for inviting him to speak. He is a true role model for authentic journalism. 😂🌎

I have always watched and loved this glamorous event.. My granddaughter asked me why I laugh so much, my reply… because truth is hysterical when we flip it over … So she at ten years old, and I at over 60, decided MALA is our new theme.. Make America Laugh Again!

“I’m like Mitch McConnell, I ain’t got no soul.” 😂😂😂😂

I live how he humanized himself and assured all that didn't know who he was or his parents legacy

I think he was perfect because he wasn't hugely known, so people were probably less offended by his jokes. Plus he looks like your nicest uncle in the family who means no harm at all.

This is why I hope Roy gets the permanent hosting chair on The Daily Show! He says he is only a comedian, but that's not true. Originally he was a journalist and that's what his degree was in, so his appreciation here is real beyond his admiration for his father. Wonderful how he put his mother on camera and gave both of his parents the credit that they clearly deserve.

@ecbrown6151

Жыл бұрын

He’s definitely a front runner. Tough choice, they have such a ridiculously talented group of comedians.

@drkaufman

Жыл бұрын

I love him, I would love even more to see Larry Williams at that desk. Maybe it’s too late, or it’s not the right time, but his Nightly Show brilliant.

@CyclopsWasRight616

Жыл бұрын

I don't like him on the Daily Show, but I DO enjoy his stand-up routines and I thought he was TERRIFIC in the last "Fletch" movie. Too bad I was the only person to watch the whole movie.

@vedadalsette1453

Жыл бұрын

I want him to share with Jordan and maybe even Dulce and Desi and Ronny, too. I like Roy but I also like these other comedians. I want 'em all!

@KB-ke3fi

Жыл бұрын

There are no journalists anymore. They're called left wing political activists now.