Senator Al Franken Reveals Which Senators Are Funny
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The U.S. Senator and 'Al Franken, Giant of the Senate' author is the only former SNL writer on Capitol Hill. He's not the only one with a sense of humor, though.
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"You gotta go to medical school!" Hilarious.
@rhythmfield
4 жыл бұрын
Sea Pig clueless, the Oklahoma Senator is just clueless
It's refreshing when Al doesn't demonize the other side, and discusses interactions with them as colleagues and not as enemies.
@hamburgerhelperflick
7 жыл бұрын
So agree! I just learned something from him. Disarm difficult people at work by joking with them and taking them out for a meal.
@luuketaylor
7 жыл бұрын
I also learned that in his book, Al Franken: Giant of the Senate, he talks about the importance of level-headed leadership!
@kerrieneufeld8545
7 жыл бұрын
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@printdamnit
7 жыл бұрын
every senator does this... seriously.
@adipramana7
7 жыл бұрын
I think senators are, usually, pretty civil with one another. It's just that all we hear about them is when policy is brought up and naturally they land on two opposing sides.
That humorless senator impression has me in tears, holy god. Politics haven't dulled this man, they have honed him.
@srbaruchi
9 ай бұрын
That's because we all know people like that congressman.
The “does it require any formal education to be a doctor in Oklahoma?” thing is such a great burn, especially as a way to open a conversation with said doctor😆
I HOPE HE RUNS FOR Senator AGAIN!
I still miss Al Franken, giant of the Senate.
@Turtleproof
3 жыл бұрын
@eva camille thoroughman Odd that a comedian couldn't stand a little heckling from a mob of political operatives slandering him with the flimsiest, weakest accusations.
@nathyatta
3 жыл бұрын
He would have been a real asset to the Dems. It is a real shame.
@douglasjcox
3 жыл бұрын
@@Turtleproof I think he just wanted to act decently and try and do the right thing. Not something you see from politicians very often.
@mcmlxii4419
3 жыл бұрын
@eva camille thoroughman Agree with you 100%. He was trying to do the honorable thing, unlike the republican (Roy Moore) that sexual deviant that was in the spotlight around the same time as Al Franken's so-called "transgression". What Al Franken did wasn't nearly as disgusting as Roy Moore, and yet Moore fought tooth and nail to stay in office, despite the fact that he preyed on underage girls. There was no comparison between the allegations of the two of them. I so wish that Al Franken hadn't resigned.
@brennanr.697
3 жыл бұрын
@@Turtleproof He did what he thought was best for the country and the party at that moment. Kirsten Gillibrand made the calculation that it was worth it to throw one of the strongest progressive voices in the senate under the bus so that they could fill a senate seat in Alabama with a Joe Manchin-esque Democrat for two years. I am relieved Joe Biden didn't pick her for VP. I don't think I could have cast a vote for her after throwing MY senator under the bus. I hope she gets primaried.
I miss Al in the Senate! His unique blend of satire, humor and intellect is what we need during these tumultuous and challenging times.
@1223steffen
2 жыл бұрын
He should have refused to resign
@lorenerickson6578
2 жыл бұрын
@@1223steffen If Franken didn't do anything wrong, why did he resign? When the going got tough, Al threw in the towel. He IS an intelligent person and although I'm from the other side of the aisle, I think he was an articulate and dedicated Senator. However, in this era, it was just too easy to flush him away.
@greghodson4
Жыл бұрын
He shouldn’t have sexually assaulted 8 woman
@randyschmidt3491
Жыл бұрын
The saddest part of his ouster is that no one stepped up to be a voice for the Democrats in the Senate.
@greghodson4
Жыл бұрын
@@randyschmidt3491 yeah yeah I hear ya but I think the saddest part of it was the sexual assault
He has the most infectious laugh... God bless Senator Al Franken
"I explained to him what jokes were" LOL
I come back to this interview over and over. "Tell ya what. You can take me to breakfast..." That is one of the most classically Oklahoma things I've ever heard.
@deannaw9128
3 жыл бұрын
Why?
@valentinelove8029
3 жыл бұрын
My papa used to say stuff like this all the time lol
@artisan002
3 жыл бұрын
@@valentinelove8029 I still don't know why this is such a thing, here. Maybe it's just because farming is so prevalent. But, I still see it more here than other agricultural heavy states that I've been to.
@firebearva
3 жыл бұрын
They get up way too early on Oklahoma.
@artisan002
3 жыл бұрын
@@firebearva it's a weird place, that's for sure.
*YES!!!* YOU'VE GOTTA GO TO *MEDICAL SKEWL!!!*
This man has the cutest smile I've ever seen
"I was taught to answer questions"
I love Al Franken and I wish all Senators would be like him. Smart, Laid back, funny, family man, just a great guy!
First time I ever saw Al Franken was on Saturday Night Live, where he played a psychiatrist who was trying to help Al Gore through his loss to Bush. Absolutely hysterical! He really should get back into politics. The USA needs him!
Al Franken . . . . simply put, I really miss this man!!
Ok the second time he said "level headed leadership" had me cracking up. Comedy genius.
Al is brilliant. I had the pleasure to see him perform live here in Austin last year. He is sharp!
As a Republican I gotta say, I would have a beer with this guy any day of the week. His timing is impeccable
Al Franken, gotta love him. Stephen too.
6:49 - I love how Stephen hacked a lung into his hand and then goes in for a shake! Gross - Poor Al! LOL!!
@gangstapenguin2773
3 жыл бұрын
especially now
Holy shit Stephen coughed into his hand and then shook Franken’s hand immediately after lol. Shocking to see now
@sbagraim
3 жыл бұрын
Ye😩how times have changed😢
@deannaw9128
3 жыл бұрын
@@c-3vo nope. I was always like that. Most of you people, no
@Salam99-1
3 жыл бұрын
Literally thinking that now! I was horrified ; hope we get old social interactions back some day, and hopefully it'll come without us immediately forgetting any lessons we learned in 2020/21...
@daisyd8790
3 жыл бұрын
Corona virus has changed us all...
@juliedavis7445
3 жыл бұрын
Its disgusting then and now
I love his smile and laugh! I feel like he'd be really easy to talk to irl. :D
That story about Coburn is priceless. If only we had more such anecdotes I like to think we'd spend a lot less time watching Senators and Congressmen posturing.
Al Franken isn’t gold… He’s platinum.😂😂😂❤
That pivoting segment was gold!
He seems absolutely delightful. This was genuinely hilarious. I pity the fools who gave/give this a dislike.
@greghodson4
Жыл бұрын
He shouldn’t have sexually assaulted 8 woman
Frankly, I never knew Al Franken was a comedian and that he has hosted two White House Correspondents Dinner until one day I saw him in an old SNL skit! This guy is brilliant at his comedy!
@boblewis5033
2 жыл бұрын
senator Al was thrown under the bus for no reason other than optics. so... snybody. please. tell me the last time these useless a holes did what we pay them to do. huh? yeah crickets kids. solution? term limits.
Please come back, Mr. Franken!
Al Franken is still hilarious- thank goodness public office hasn't ground that out of him. He's also intelligent, diligent and earnest about wanting to do a good job for the PEOPLE while in office- we need more public servants like him!
I'm surprised that he didn't mention Sen. McCain of AZ. That guy was absolutely hilarious. He had an opening monologue on SNL that was well timed & uproariously funny. So much so he was invited back.
Coughing in his hand and then immediately shaking Al’s hand....that was a different time indeed.
This is why you get the audio form of all his books
OH MY GOODNESS, HE'S RUNNING FOR PRESIDENT!! also I think Stuart Saves His Family is a heartwarming family movie. One of my fave SNL films.
Not everyone can make Stephen laugh like that!
Al Franken is very grounded. He enjoys a good laugh as much as the next grounded person but he doesn't take prisoners in committee hearings.
Al's book is really good. Love Franken.
I will never forgive Kirsten Gillebrand for kicking Franken out of the Senate to eliminate a rival.
@stretchscreamers
3 жыл бұрын
she did?!
@stretchscreamers
3 жыл бұрын
@Light Myst it was more sexual harassment ill give you that. But please don't call people snowflake cuz it can really be used on both sides and its honestly condescending. But @matatas endrey had a point, just cuz we like him we shouldn't be ignorant.
@chineseviruszombie773
3 жыл бұрын
She is the worst politician ever, when she represented upstate NY she was the most conservative Democrat. When she got appointed Senator she became ultra liberal.
@stretchscreamers
3 жыл бұрын
@@chineseviruszombie773 i get that but there has been waaaay worse politicians
@dbolt_
3 жыл бұрын
I'm a democrat and huge fan of Franken from SNL but he was accused of sexual misconduct by multiple women. We need to contextualize things and not summarize things without painting the entire picture.
I'd like to think that backstage Franken was pressuring Colbert to join him in the Senate.
always feel good listening to al
Al Franken just became my favourite US politician. I am cackling like a maniac watching this ahah!
No doubt about it. This is going to be the Al Franken Millennium.
I am so sorry Al isn't in Senate anymore. This is 3 years ago, and he was totally trashed and it was wrong. He's hilarious!!!!!!!
@johnr5252
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks to Gillibrand. B**ch.
@homersimpin664
2 жыл бұрын
@@johnr5252 You are in favor of what Al did to those 9 women? Typical
@johnr5252
2 жыл бұрын
@@homersimpin664 Al did nothing to anyone and you know it.
@homersimpin664
2 жыл бұрын
@@johnr5252 Then why did he apologize, resign, and say his victim was "unable to consent"?
I love his style. Have to be a comedian to do things like this.
Hands down, the funniest interview I've ever seen.
omg stephen had SO much fun in this interview. flawless comedy, senator! The end was my favorite haha when he gives the exact same answer twice and Stephen dies laughing hahahaha priceless
What a well rounded, extraordinary man. So much respect.
@greghodson4
Жыл бұрын
He shouldn’t have sexually assaulted 8 woman and stepped down from the senate
Why does this make me think of the Senate as a Mean Girls high school experience?
From far-off South Africa - Sen Franken will get my vote every time!
@tarrynlea
7 жыл бұрын
Haha glad to know I'm not the only one of us that's waaay too into this American political gemors! At least it makes our own situation seem a little less crazy!
Remember, whenever you're mad that Franken was canceled, direct your anger towards Kirsten Gillibrand
@Turtleproof
3 жыл бұрын
Was Elizabeth Warren one of the people that called for him to resign? I was a big fan of hers, but my mother pointed that out, when Warren said she'd accept bankster money the mask was fully off.
@cesarmadero05
3 жыл бұрын
Kirsten Gillibrand, Elizabeth Warren.... and Sam Bee. :3
@Turtleproof
3 жыл бұрын
@@crispinfornoff206 Franken? He was not. Ever.
@panterxbeats
3 жыл бұрын
@@Turtleproof really? you're no different from those who defend Trump for the horrible things he's said and done to women.
@panterxbeats
3 жыл бұрын
Lol Stephen Colbert comment sections are proof that democrats and republicans are equally biased to their colours and two sides of the same coin. Why would you defend this man for what he did?
Holy crap, he was funny. I'm in tears.
Al's giggle at the end there sounds a lot like Chief Wiggum :P
It's hard to make a comedian legit-laugh, but Franken got Colbert here. Well done.
Al's great! Thanks for having him on the show! Very good and funny!
This is a great interview
I am so proud to be from Minnesota. If he were to run, he’d have my vote
I want to vote for level headed leadership. AL FRANKEN 2020!!!!!
@Lazy_eye_blobFish
5 жыл бұрын
This didn't age well.
That was beautiful. Thank you.
It hangs !!! He's a classic
I remember when I saw his name on tv and it said approved by al franken and I just thought he was a crazy man... now that I see him he is literally the perfect candidate for president. I can vote in 2020 and I say AL FRANKEN 2020
Al 2020, just for the chance of a Trump/Franken debate.
@wolframstahl1263
7 жыл бұрын
Didn't even think of that! Would be unbelievably amazing!
@ValtteriNieminen
7 жыл бұрын
Just hope the electoral college doesn't turn the victory over to the loser again
@MYNAMEISGARY
7 жыл бұрын
His background with comedy and improv would help with one liners, rap battle style.
@datamasked623
7 жыл бұрын
Trump won't be in office in 2020.
@hypernovie
7 жыл бұрын
Al needs to be more progessive... that book has no progressive policy Ideas in it..I will keep supporting Sanders.
I freaking LOVE al! I'd vote for him in a heartbeat!!
Geez...Check out Colbert's pre-Covid germ share at the end!!! Still, mad appreciation for both these guys.
@tmseh
3 жыл бұрын
6 feet. Sixxxxxx FEEEEEEEEET!!!!!
I really like the anecdote about Senator Coburn. He had to be explained what jokes are XD
It's like Al almost has a comedic edge over Stephen. ^^
@karlfisher1864
3 жыл бұрын
I think that Steven is pitch him slow softballs. He is a host. K
I wish like hell Al Franken, Giant of the Senate, WAS running for president in 2020.
I met him when I was 5 at the Minnesota State Fair
Still the great comedian. The timing and the punchline is excellent
People don't realize that satirists are very intelligent people. They walk a fine line between being liked and hated and being funny versus alarming. To dum-dums he's just a comedian, but in reality he's the perfect type of person to be in politics. Someone who recognizes the seriousness of politics, while appreciating the humorous and absurdity of it.
Oh how I wish he would run for president. Now there's someone I would follow. He is the "real deal" A Mark Twain of our time.
@greta9558
3 жыл бұрын
Al Franken is a brilliant harvard educated, empathetic political commentator , writer and Senator who was voted in HONESTLY to the senate.HE has been in a solid marriage for decades.His view points and assertions reflect a man of great intellect, morality and wit.I believe his personal life reflects that as well. The turd in the White House is horrifically corrupt. His ignorance and stupidity has humiliated our country on the world stage by his choice to humiliate and abandon his own intelligence and military. He has a trial of immoral criminal behavior before and during his presidency. Trump belongs in prison with the rest of his cronies ( full stop)
Oh! I Love Al Franken! Can still to this day remember his classic weekly sign on at SNL. "Hi, I'm Al Franken, And You're Not.". What Guy! I wish He was My Senator!!! ROFL!
Looked up a picture of Tom Coburn, totally lost it.
Now, that was hilarious.
He was pretty funny. Don't see much senators with a good sense of humor.
@dmjdmj
7 жыл бұрын
+113829088221678246685 Well, he was a professional comedian until he took office in 2009.
@MYNAMEISGARY
7 жыл бұрын
He has that Obama flair.
@momentary_
7 жыл бұрын
I heard Lindsey Graham is pretty funny.
@muddro420
7 жыл бұрын
I don't know about _that_ but he has a ton of charisma, without a doubt.
@vinnyibarra
7 жыл бұрын
What's humor?
And gosh darn it, people like him.
Don't you mean FORMER Senator Stuart Smalley! HAHAHAHA!
This is fantastic
I would take level headed pivoting over deranged "straight-shooting" any day
Just got through listening to the audio version of Al's new book, which he narrates. Loved it!
Just discovered this....it’s Gold 😂
Funnily enough, I too write about the importance of levelheaded leadership in my book.
PIVOT. PIVOT. PIVOOOT.
Bought the book and loved it! Miss Senator Franken so much!
We need you in Congress Al Franklin.
Stephen coughed into his hand and then immediately reached out to shake Al's hand. hehe
@oriolez5582
7 жыл бұрын
sanjuansteve I thought the same... Reminds me SNL skit about this - making fun of Bernie Sanders
@sanjuansteve
7 жыл бұрын
I think it crossed Al's mind at that moment too. lol
@martinschneider8292
3 жыл бұрын
This comment was ahead of its time. 🧐
Al Franken is so completely cool.
@kilroy987
3 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately after the conditions of his resignation, my opinion differs. Can't see him the same.
This segment was wonderful!
GOLD. GOLD. GOLD. I love this!! So refreshing to see Al put a (humanizing) face on the senate.
"You no Stephen In my book Al Franken Giant of the Senate. I write about level headed leadership. That's why I'm terrified of Trump." Al we need you back so you can continue to expose the lying liars and the lies they tell. Keep pivoting!
Please come back Al ! The country needs you.
@trevmac8362
5 жыл бұрын
Al Frankenstien
@SwirlyJoe
5 жыл бұрын
I agree, but the Democratic party doesn't care about their own people, so they threw him under a bus and used his resignation for political gain.
almost peed my pants on that dr no story..OMG THATS HILARIOUS! al is brilliantly funny!
Omg!! Iaughed my ass off! Love you both. Stay amazing y'all ❤️😘
I am not even American but would vote for Franken
@Joiedevivredesilives
3 жыл бұрын
@tom SMITH you do know that's impossible but do stay in your stupid ignorant bubble if it keeps you off sniffing butane
at 6:50 he coughs into his hand then immediately shakes Franken's hand with it...
@teridawn50
7 жыл бұрын
Oh dear.
@umariqbal2307
3 жыл бұрын
Do have a time machine? because that slip-up is relevant as hell now
I did not expect to be as entertained by that segment as I was!
Mr. Franken is a NATIONAL Treasure !!!!
I want a Franken/Warren ticket for 2020.
@jaysus4316
7 жыл бұрын
Third Eye no
@thirtythreeflavors
7 жыл бұрын
Third Eye yes and yes
@jemert96
7 жыл бұрын
How about a Warren/Franken ticket for 2018?
@ruirodtube
7 жыл бұрын
Third Eye Warren/Franken 2020
@SomethingSeemsOff
7 жыл бұрын
ANYONE but Warren, that lady is very smart when it comes to social issues, but THAT'S IT!!!!! Economically speaking she's just like Sanders, so we would need a better partner for Franken. He deserves a better vp choice. (my opinions aside, i really would love to see Franken run for president in 2020!)
Okay, so I posted a bigass comment before hearing Senator Franken's Tom Coburn story. I nearly choked on my drink.
Just ordered the book, Al Franken Giant of the Senate.
Al Franken's timing is sublime. The other guy goes alright too.