Roy Wood, Jr. COMPLETE REMARKS at 2023 White House Correspondents' Dinner (C-SPAN)

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  • From C-SPAN coverage, Roy Wood, Jr. remarks at the 2023 White House Correspondents' Dinner. Full video here: www.c-span.org/2023-White-Hou...
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  • @VictorRamonethefirst
    @VictorRamonethefirst Před rokem +3834

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

    • @victoriabaker4400
      @victoriabaker4400 Před rokem +83

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

    • @kayanclarke5216
      @kayanclarke5216 Před rokem +44

      Yep. Hit haard

    • @faatimahstevens7693
      @faatimahstevens7693 Před rokem +34

      Facts!

    • @MartyMarr21
      @MartyMarr21 Před rokem +59

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

    • @thenegociater3387
      @thenegociater3387 Před rokem +87

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

  • @TheBayFoto
    @TheBayFoto Před rokem +5673

    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
      @SM-mm3kg Před rokem +118

      100% truth.

    • @larryo6874
      @larryo6874 Před rokem +97

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

    • @divanihsta
      @divanihsta Před rokem +33

      My thoughts exactly

    • @SusiFroggyPorter
      @SusiFroggyPorter Před rokem

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

    • @1247.cccccc
      @1247.cccccc Před rokem

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

  • @billybuck491
    @billybuck491 Před 2 měsíci +34

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

  • @MattStevens9824
    @MattStevens9824 Před rokem +605

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

    • @brendathacker2913
      @brendathacker2913 Před 11 měsíci +5

      Agree

    • @mandeanraje2300
      @mandeanraje2300 Před 11 měsíci +24

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

    • @katesweeney9101
      @katesweeney9101 Před 10 měsíci +8

      @@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
      @TheEvilWalrusLord Před 10 měsíci +6

      That wasn't recovery lol that was the upper cut

    • @jimmyjam3753
      @jimmyjam3753 Před 9 měsíci

      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.

  • @shelleymartin1451
    @shelleymartin1451 Před rokem +560

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

    • @ChocoQueen24
      @ChocoQueen24 Před rokem +17

      @@Knuckles-2024 How so?

    • @Yakuzachris10
      @Yakuzachris10 Před rokem +1

      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
      @davidbloom754 Před rokem +9

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

    • @b_a_dos
      @b_a_dos Před rokem +24

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

    • @nealandersen4867
      @nealandersen4867 Před rokem +2

      Gross joke, he blew that one

  • @MykindofDemon
    @MykindofDemon Před rokem +827

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

    • @GeorgiaRobles858
      @GeorgiaRobles858 Před rokem +12

      💯🔥☄️

    • @GlenMACWilliam
      @GlenMACWilliam Před rokem +7

      whoa 😦👍👍👍

    • @Gotterdamerung
      @Gotterdamerung Před rokem +7

      Landed like a JDAM. 👏👏👏

    • @nahuelma97
      @nahuelma97 Před rokem +30

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

    • @clumsiii
      @clumsiii Před rokem +12

      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.

  • @WxBreakdown
    @WxBreakdown Před 11 měsíci +626

    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
      @humanonearth1 Před 11 měsíci +22

      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
      @Indra72487 Před 11 měsíci

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

    • @PNWPATRIOT206
      @PNWPATRIOT206 Před 11 měsíci

      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
      @MrGreen-fi5sg Před 10 měsíci

      Ass kiss much?

    • @charlesleerae9023
      @charlesleerae9023 Před 9 měsíci +3

      No one else could have said it better

  • @brianbiechele1908
    @brianbiechele1908 Před 8 dny +16

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

    • @markdave6199
      @markdave6199 Před 8 dny +1

      This was a 10
      Trevor was a 9

    • @nelsonovalles1762
      @nelsonovalles1762 Před 8 dny +2

      This year was ass… Roy Jr killed it

    • @gaylefranklin
      @gaylefranklin Před dnem

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

  • @richardpascual5715
    @richardpascual5715 Před rokem +925

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

    • @triciac1019
      @triciac1019 Před rokem +21

      For sure!

    • @nas84payne
      @nas84payne Před rokem +26

      So telling that they groaned.

    • @jamesjones9250
      @jamesjones9250 Před rokem +21

      RWJ is a brilliant comedian.

    • @gb342002
      @gb342002 Před rokem

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

    • @thehamiltonshow
      @thehamiltonshow Před rokem +11

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

  • @Kesslerman1
    @Kesslerman1 Před rokem +790

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

  • @MEMauthenic
    @MEMauthenic Před rokem +496

    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
      @coachking5208 Před rokem

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

    • @millionsasone
      @millionsasone Před 11 měsíci

      Low hanging fruit? You mean bananas 🍌?

  • @graham7980
    @graham7980 Před 7 měsíci +35

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

  • @remylewis8721
    @remylewis8721 Před rokem +1879

    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
      @myabishaibyfatimabey4976 Před rokem +52

      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
      @remylewis8721 Před rokem +21

      @@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
      @lynnhettrick7588 Před rokem +13

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

    • @carlamitchell7467
      @carlamitchell7467 Před rokem +17

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

    • @hijodelaisla275
      @hijodelaisla275 Před rokem +4

      "underrated"

  • @BaimaTV
    @BaimaTV Před rokem +253

    “Don’t groan, pass legislation”

    • @cozycherry1790
      @cozycherry1790 Před rokem +7

      Based

    • @markmac2206
      @markmac2206 Před rokem +7

      fax

    • @ae5646
      @ae5646 Před rokem

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

    • @Yakuzachris10
      @Yakuzachris10 Před rokem

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

  • @jackmedlock5888
    @jackmedlock5888 Před 4 měsíci +155

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

  • @wepri679
    @wepri679 Před rokem +235

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

    • @Auntkekebaby
      @Auntkekebaby Před 11 měsíci +8

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

    • @WxBreakdown
      @WxBreakdown Před 11 měsíci +11

      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
      @TiMonsor Před 11 měsíci +9

      The NFT joke was fire

    • @rorydouthard3636
      @rorydouthard3636 Před 11 měsíci +7

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

    • @jonathangreen7065
      @jonathangreen7065 Před 6 měsíci

      ​@@rorydouthard3636what does it stand for?

  • @williammitchell1804
    @williammitchell1804 Před rokem +1006

    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
      @lauraly2712 Před rokem

      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
      @internetposta7389 Před rokem +18

      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
      @phillipzx3754 Před rokem

      @@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
      @MinkytheMinkY Před rokem +12

      Withdrawal is necessary. Not our country.

    • @williamgechtman9287
      @williamgechtman9287 Před rokem +6

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

  • @adhdmuseum9631
    @adhdmuseum9631 Před rokem +1965

    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
      @monicawilson3734 Před rokem +38

      I so agree. Best ever!!

    • @iai2354
      @iai2354 Před rokem

      Waste of laughs for an old half dead president

    • @nealandersen4867
      @nealandersen4867 Před rokem +19

      but mainly because he was black

    • @wordzmyth
      @wordzmyth Před rokem +44

      ​@@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
      @Everyoneisanartist776 Před rokem +12

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

  • @skylerpittman3454
    @skylerpittman3454 Před 7 dny +13

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

  • @GraysonJStedmanjr
    @GraysonJStedmanjr Před rokem +149

    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.

  • @daquekenfor6901
    @daquekenfor6901 Před rokem +497

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

    • @fett713akamandodragon5
      @fett713akamandodragon5 Před rokem +16

      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 😉

    • @RaulTobias
      @RaulTobias Před rokem +8

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

    • @z.s.7992
      @z.s.7992 Před rokem +4

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

    • @z.s.7992
      @z.s.7992 Před rokem +2

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

    • @gregtennessee8249
      @gregtennessee8249 Před rokem +5

      ​@@z.s.7992 Trump Lost hahahahaha

  • @agett12
    @agett12 Před rokem +572

    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
      @user-tt1ye4qs4f Před rokem

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

    • @8088I
      @8088I Před rokem +2

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

    • @irisbjones
      @irisbjones Před rokem +13

      Aw, he followed his dad's footsteps ❤️

    • @rejoyce318
      @rejoyce318 Před rokem +17

      @@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
      @ChandraLee Před rokem +10

      @@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.

  • @SeanUCF
    @SeanUCF Před rokem +48

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

  • @MsLaBajo
    @MsLaBajo Před 9 dny +6

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

  • @janetallnutt5767
    @janetallnutt5767 Před rokem +1444

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

    • @Shuizid
      @Shuizid Před rokem +57

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

    • @tryingtotryistrying
      @tryingtotryistrying Před rokem

      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
      @OC-CPA Před rokem +31

      Not NPR.

    • @MTMT-wm2dq
      @MTMT-wm2dq Před rokem +2

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

    • @xanatax1844
      @xanatax1844 Před rokem

      👏

  • @LokiDWolf
    @LokiDWolf Před rokem +684

    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
      @victoriabaker4400 Před rokem +22

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

    • @tomsko863
      @tomsko863 Před rokem +2

      @@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
      @ricodelavega4511 Před rokem +5

      why isnt he hosting the Daily Show?

    • @victoriabaker4400
      @victoriabaker4400 Před rokem +11

      @@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
      @nathanwise6385 Před rokem

      Colbert was the GOAT. Now he just seems embalmed

  • @ThomasChurchill3
    @ThomasChurchill3 Před 9 měsíci +12

    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.

  • @jbdeblanc
    @jbdeblanc Před rokem +193

    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
      @KenKnightPhD Před rokem +4

      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
      @Notfromwashington Před rokem +3

      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
      @JamesFaction Před rokem +3

      This man deserves an even bigger chair.

    • @JamesFaction
      @JamesFaction Před rokem +6

      @@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
      @KenKnightPhD Před rokem +1

      @@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.

  • @lesdaniels6567
    @lesdaniels6567 Před rokem +391

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

  • @urkiddingme6254
    @urkiddingme6254 Před rokem +852

    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
      @MsThebeMoon Před rokem +8

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

    • @Userpqvqyvt
      @Userpqvqyvt Před rokem +17

      ​@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
      @Ric_Vicious Před rokem +5

      @@Userpqvqyvt Hear! Hear!

    • @user-tt1ye4qs4f
      @user-tt1ye4qs4f Před rokem

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

    • @RK-ej1to
      @RK-ej1to Před rokem +5

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

  • @Biboche23
    @Biboche23 Před rokem +78

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

  • @tonyhead5132
    @tonyhead5132 Před 8 dny +6

    This was a great set.

  • @sweetpepper13
    @sweetpepper13 Před rokem +397

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

  • @RTKdarling
    @RTKdarling Před rokem +539

    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
      @tylerdurden9748 Před rokem

      so dominion did rig the election in favor of biden?

    • @MTMF.london
      @MTMF.london Před rokem +12

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

    • @Ksins1
      @Ksins1 Před rokem

      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
      @MarcosIsABaritone Před rokem +1

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

    • @ghf9945
      @ghf9945 Před rokem

      Sarcasm is underrated

  • @wendyjov7162
    @wendyjov7162 Před rokem +65

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

    • @shaheedrahman2727
      @shaheedrahman2727 Před rokem +6

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

  • @ricaard
    @ricaard Před 11 měsíci +23

    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.

  • @joelbagodonuts124
    @joelbagodonuts124 Před rokem +877

    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
      @nikolatesla7929 Před rokem +9

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

    • @whaghht
      @whaghht Před rokem +54

      @@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
      @WGB3019 Před rokem +32

      @@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
      @Obl1queproductions Před rokem +9

      @@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
      @hikidunm1582 Před rokem +9

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

  • @wandah03
    @wandah03 Před rokem +895

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

    • @kellywest8168
      @kellywest8168 Před rokem

      @@jasondemnicki6321

    • @winstonsayer
      @winstonsayer Před rokem

      @@jasondemnicki6321 Suck an egg, Jason.

    • @beckyminnich8803
      @beckyminnich8803 Před rokem +10

      @@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
      @cashreedhar Před rokem +6

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

    • @wintersbabyy
      @wintersbabyy Před rokem +2

      We want Hassan or Desi

  • @gangster125
    @gangster125 Před 2 měsíci +9

    “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.

  • @davenc8527
    @davenc8527 Před 8 dny +8

    Roy Wood was awesome. Great work!!!

  • @garybaudino2756
    @garybaudino2756 Před rokem +645

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

    • @havefaith4358
      @havefaith4358 Před rokem +17

      Comes from good stock.

    • @kiwi9921
      @kiwi9921 Před rokem +9

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

    • @kiwi9921
      @kiwi9921 Před rokem +8

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

    • @myselfandismith1030
      @myselfandismith1030 Před rokem +2

      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
      @10-AMPM-01 Před rokem +1

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

  • @MartsEntertainment
    @MartsEntertainment Před rokem +1350

    It was impressive how he didn’t change who he was for this, it was completely honest, and completely forthcoming. Awesome job.

    • @BigTimeTruckDriver85
      @BigTimeTruckDriver85 Před rokem

      Yes a race baiting hand out need my reparations type of dude that should still
      Be a slave . 😮

    • @IhiriTasogare
      @IhiriTasogare Před rokem +22

      Its why him and Trevor Noah get along so well.

    • @joshnic6639
      @joshnic6639 Před rokem

      yeah, this left-leaning idiot. he’s the problem and people like him. I guess I stand alone when I say, I don’t want drag queens, saying anything about sex to my child in elementary school 🤷‍♂️ sex is confusing enough, I don’t need someone who’s confused about their own gender trying to teach my child about it

    • @edvh88
      @edvh88 Před rokem +11

      That’s Roy. He does not have a soul, as he mentioned. Or as I would say, he can’t be bought.

    • @tabaxikhajit4541
      @tabaxikhajit4541 Před rokem +7

      I love when he did the bit about who he was, gave all the wrong answers, then they panned the crowd and you saw the faces of the white guys who were still like, "Yeah, but who are you?"

  • @janistotham-davies4300
    @janistotham-davies4300 Před 8 dny +5

    I look forward to this every year, so awesome!

  • @elledub5891
    @elledub5891 Před rokem +36

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

  • @d.d.jacksonpoetryproject
    @d.d.jacksonpoetryproject Před rokem +329

    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
      @storiesbydarksaberlight1517 Před rokem +3

      This

    • @keithpl5438
      @keithpl5438 Před rokem +5

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

    • @FactsOnlyPlease.
      @FactsOnlyPlease. Před rokem +6

      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
      @RK-ej1to Před rokem +6

      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
      @valerieetter5013 Před rokem

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

  • @happyscooter228
    @happyscooter228 Před rokem +509

    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
      @victoriabaker4400 Před rokem +34

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

    • @ctwwtc8761
      @ctwwtc8761 Před rokem +3

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

    • @jysmtl
      @jysmtl Před rokem

      @@edschoenecker9470 ?

    • @jysmtl
      @jysmtl Před rokem +8

      @@ctwwtc8761 Where’s the “woke”?

    • @rjk698
      @rjk698 Před rokem +15

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

  • @fifis677
    @fifis677 Před rokem +31

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

  • @lenitpadilla8619
    @lenitpadilla8619 Před měsícem +6

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

  • @bueytut8911
    @bueytut8911 Před rokem +484

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

    • @myselfandismith1030
      @myselfandismith1030 Před rokem +7

      Called.....black truths

    • @kiwi9921
      @kiwi9921 Před rokem +4

      🙋🏾‍♀️👍🏾❗✊🏾

    • @dylanreads652
      @dylanreads652 Před rokem +5

      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

  • @setsom2857
    @setsom2857 Před rokem +563

    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
      @natejenkins8701 Před rokem +11

      As long as America has comedy in general is vital

    • @garymoore2535
      @garymoore2535 Před rokem +2

      Couldn't they find one ?

    • @TheUrbanEpicure
      @TheUrbanEpicure Před rokem

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

    • @eamomurray2526
      @eamomurray2526 Před rokem +8

      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
      @simmonsgalloway8466 Před rokem +11

      ​@@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 .

  • @Ti5qu4ntum
    @Ti5qu4ntum Před rokem +24

    Roy Wood Jr just simply never disappoints. 🙌🏼

  • @servantsmith4589
    @servantsmith4589 Před rokem +15

    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

  • @vinpowe4181
    @vinpowe4181 Před rokem +569

    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.

  • @theoriginalNoOne.
    @theoriginalNoOne. Před rokem +435

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

  • @humanonearth1
    @humanonearth1 Před 11 měsíci +19

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

  • @e_4071
    @e_4071 Před 8 měsíci +7

    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 💯

  • @jamesmccormick875
    @jamesmccormick875 Před rokem +447

    Roy did a great job. He didn’t just use this as a platform for himself. He used it to be hilarious and get very important messages out. Bravo Roy, well done.

    • @sanskretro
      @sanskretro Před rokem +4

      Hilarious. Good job to this man. These people take themselves too seriously.

    • @Uygsoerk
      @Uygsoerk Před rokem

      Messages are irrelevant because they only fool the people and give them false hope.

  • @ringerlafinger6031
    @ringerlafinger6031 Před rokem +539

    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
      @victoriabaker4400 Před rokem +17

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

    • @tomsko863
      @tomsko863 Před rokem +3

      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
      @HOLLAifYouFEARme Před rokem +2

      This was AMAZING

    • @tomsko863
      @tomsko863 Před rokem +2

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

    • @roycopeland9560
      @roycopeland9560 Před rokem

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

  • @billyrecard
    @billyrecard Před 11 měsíci +15

    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
      @CAVCFC Před 9 měsíci

      oh god how bad was that what a disgrace he was

    • @Something-From-Nothingness1
      @Something-From-Nothingness1 Před 3 měsíci

      Why do you foreigners care so much about everything America does

  • @catherinebateman280
    @catherinebateman280 Před rokem +11

    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!

  • @marywood8794
    @marywood8794 Před rokem +228

    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
      @ecbrown6151 Před rokem +4

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

    • @drkaufman
      @drkaufman Před rokem +3

      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
      @CyclopsWasRight616 Před rokem +1

      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
      @vedadalsette1453 Před rokem

      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
      @KB-ke3fi Před rokem

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

  • @icitlalistardust9060
    @icitlalistardust9060 Před rokem +364

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

    • @DDd-gm8uz
      @DDd-gm8uz Před rokem +12

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

  • @roundtwo3321
    @roundtwo3321 Před 9 měsíci +7

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

  • @HeavyChevy
    @HeavyChevy Před rokem +15

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

  • @ankurc4053
    @ankurc4053 Před rokem +367

    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
      @actsoftheapostles280 Před rokem

      😊

    • @tomsko863
      @tomsko863 Před rokem +2

      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.

  • @jerrylives2278
    @jerrylives2278 Před rokem +441

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

    • @olddecimal2736
      @olddecimal2736 Před rokem +11

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

    • @KB-ke3fi
      @KB-ke3fi Před rokem

      Yeah full of left wingers.

    • @AdrianInniss
      @AdrianInniss Před rokem +7

      Now thats what an NFT is

    • @user-tt1ye4qs4f
      @user-tt1ye4qs4f Před rokem +4

      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
      @10-AMPM-01 Před rokem

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

  • @EricWBurton
    @EricWBurton Před 9 měsíci +4

    I've said it before and I'll say it again: Roy Wood Jr. is certainly the Roy Wood Jr. of our time

  • @jaden8084
    @jaden8084 Před rokem +13

    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.

  • @dwayneflorence4482
    @dwayneflorence4482 Před rokem +587

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

    • @ephemispriest8069
      @ephemispriest8069 Před rokem

      Dancing clown. Embarrassing and shameful.

    • @justonlyjohn6596
      @justonlyjohn6596 Před rokem +1

      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

    • @user-lt1xm4vv1q
      @user-lt1xm4vv1q Před rokem

      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
      @kikkytheshihpoomostlyshiht3015 Před rokem +2

      💯 💯 exactly what I was thinking

    • @bobbazoid9969
      @bobbazoid9969 Před rokem +2

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

  • @clubbizarre
    @clubbizarre Před rokem +27

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

  • @sharoncruz9901
    @sharoncruz9901 Před rokem +23

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

  • @CinnamonQuills
    @CinnamonQuills Před rokem +463

    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.
      @ludwig1. Před rokem

      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
      @Botchedtoeknife Před rokem +8

      He deserves it

    • @DaemonicSavior
      @DaemonicSavior Před rokem +8

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

    • @badnoodlez
      @badnoodlez Před rokem

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

    • @SwiftRIBSAust
      @SwiftRIBSAust Před rokem

      Would be a great host

  • @AC-gw4qu
    @AC-gw4qu Před rokem +242

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

    • @coach_p23
      @coach_p23 Před rokem +4

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

    • @ladydragon5526
      @ladydragon5526 Před rokem +4

      PRICELESS😂😂

    • @normastone1044
      @normastone1044 Před rokem +1

      ​@@coach_p23
      Only at the Fox News table.

    • @srcastic8764
      @srcastic8764 Před rokem

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

    • @cosmosadorabilis7677
      @cosmosadorabilis7677 Před rokem

      Sorry I don't get it

  • @nancysmith3400
    @nancysmith3400 Před rokem +7

    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. 😂🌎

  • @bzh7648
    @bzh7648 Před rokem +31

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

    • @philhemenway3503
      @philhemenway3503 Před rokem +12

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

    • @alexpastor8582
      @alexpastor8582 Před 8 měsíci

      Mr Wood is one smart dude!

    • @kp7726
      @kp7726 Před 4 měsíci +1

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

  • @LaGuerre19
    @LaGuerre19 Před rokem +364

    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
      @nas84payne Před rokem +16

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

    • @deansapp4635
      @deansapp4635 Před rokem

      @@nas84payne Cause Roy and his supporters are racist

    • @LaGuerre19
      @LaGuerre19 Před rokem +5

      ​@@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

  • @mentonerodominicano
    @mentonerodominicano Před rokem +200

    The bit about the documents and the spy balloon distraction was genius. And the Clarence Thomas NTF was legendary.

    • @agentxyz
      @agentxyz Před rokem

      It's strange the Republicans complain that Biden didn't shoot the balloon down over populated areas but waited until it was over an unpopulated area. And now all the sudden Biden is being accused of using the spy balloon as a distraction from the hunter Biden laptop conspiracy non-issue

  • @LeechyKun
    @LeechyKun Před 8 dny +10

    This was much much better than the Colin Jost 2024 Correspondent Dinner.

  • @joydwaddell6771
    @joydwaddell6771 Před rokem +15

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

  • @pegrathwol
    @pegrathwol Před rokem +457

    Wow! He crushed this. I laughed out loud throughout. I know he's a great comedian. But the last two minutes, when he spoke about the importance of local news reporting, and paid tribute to his mom, brought me to tears. Well done Sir. Mama must be proud.

    • @lPllLcMr
      @lPllLcMr Před rokem +4

      Forget bout momma, what about father?

    • @cky7765
      @cky7765 Před rokem

      ​@@lPllLcMrfoh you f kin incel

    • @MTMF.london
      @MTMF.london Před rokem +4

      @@lPllLcMr If you've listened carefully, he's already paid tribute to his father earlier in the speech.

    • @viokand
      @viokand Před rokem +4

      ​@@lPllLcMr he talked about his father and the risk he took in bringing the news

    • @ShayMarie.00
      @ShayMarie.00 Před rokem +1

      ​@@lPllLcMr He spoke about his dad.

  • @nookdiddy
    @nookdiddy Před rokem +105

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

  • @briansounalath
    @briansounalath Před rokem +55

    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.

  • @bob-wp2tl
    @bob-wp2tl Před 10 měsíci +7

    "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
      @jamola65 Před 9 měsíci

      That was hilarious 😂 love that joke

  • @lynnhettrick7588
    @lynnhettrick7588 Před rokem +618

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

    • @myabishaibyfatimabey4976
      @myabishaibyfatimabey4976 Před rokem +14

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

    • @lynnhettrick7588
      @lynnhettrick7588 Před rokem +14

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

    • @MossyMozart
      @MossyMozart Před rokem +15

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

    • @773SleepyHollow
      @773SleepyHollow Před rokem +9

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

    • @lynnhettrick7588
      @lynnhettrick7588 Před rokem +4

      @@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.

  • @f1ref1rst62
    @f1ref1rst62 Před rokem +91

    “Don’t groan pass legislation” lmfao love Roy

  • @danialkaan
    @danialkaan Před 9 měsíci +4

    Never heard of him but wow, he dismantled the establishment, literally in their backyard 😂

  • @immersivegamer7640
    @immersivegamer7640 Před 6 měsíci +6

    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.

  • @jordanking3715
    @jordanking3715 Před rokem +313

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

    • @mgbgt7156
      @mgbgt7156 Před rokem

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

  • @Ferinex_666
    @Ferinex_666 Před rokem +88

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

  • @meanmr.mustard3511
    @meanmr.mustard3511 Před 9 měsíci +4

    He should be the host of the Daily Show!

  • @pollykor
    @pollykor Před rokem +7

    He did the damn thing!!! Thank you Roy Wood for speaking our story on every stage you walk on 🔥🔥

  • @constancew2790
    @constancew2790 Před rokem +357

    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
      @tylermanter1548 Před rokem

      He sucks .

    • @silencz1
      @silencz1 Před rokem

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

    • @imjustmeTBD
      @imjustmeTBD Před rokem +2

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

    • @internetposta7389
      @internetposta7389 Před rokem

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

  • @D1ona1
    @D1ona1 Před rokem +289

    Roy did an amazing job! My absolute favorite about these things is when the audience is just visibly uncomfortable, hilarious watching them all get called out.

    • @internetposta7389
      @internetposta7389 Před rokem

      Visibly uncomfortable? He gave the left (aka every journalist there almost) a pass and just mostly was a partisan shill. Pretty sad performance.

    • @chemcintosh9704
      @chemcintosh9704 Před rokem

      The open conceit of the reaction to the Chinese balloon story cover for Bidan's BLOWING UP OF THE NORD STREAM PIPELINES ... Roy does a great job obfuscating that HORRIBLE fact. The LEVEL of cringe is beyond comparison and therefore Roy wood has excelled. He might as well be auditioning for the 'black and white minstrel show' as his casual objectification of 'black' people whet applauded by the products of elitism and discrimination and racism in society that this audience represents. Shame on Roy Wood Jnr. Shame in the journalist profession elite and the many members of which are active cia members.... A programme that Obama said he would cancel and then never did. At least on this one point Roy is correct. Interesting how he auto self censored the hunter bidan laptop story and the politicisation/weaponisation of the FBI by Bidan...he obviously knows when to kow tow....

  • @YoungoneYoung-lm4xe
    @YoungoneYoung-lm4xe Před 7 měsíci +4

    It was a well balanced set. With that in mind, he still ruffled some feathers and I like the fact that Roy said he didn't care. My favorite part of his set is when he gave his mother her flowers for her sacrifices and his father as well. Kudos Roy on a job well done.

  • @fayc1804
    @fayc1804 Před rokem +8

    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.

  • @evan.hongzhengyang7135
    @evan.hongzhengyang7135 Před rokem +217

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

    • @RitaSuszekTV
      @RitaSuszekTV Před rokem +27

      They should use the slogan and give him writing credit😂

    • @tonynegron1927
      @tonynegron1927 Před rokem +7

      👍 Yes,Lol! $787 million +

    • @Rasoolullah131
      @Rasoolullah131 Před rokem +4

      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
      @MsJustDoIt1974 Před rokem +4

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

    • @FistandFootMartialArts
      @FistandFootMartialArts Před rokem

      @@MsJustDoIt1974 But, I think Smartmatic is software.

  • @verslalchimie5824
    @verslalchimie5824 Před rokem +163

    All the "oooooooh's" after he said that people can't afford to get to good information and the truth because it's behind a paywall showed that he really struck a nerve. Great point. Well done. And the joke that "at least the conspiracy theories are affordable" was poignant and hilarious

    • @NuiYabuko
      @NuiYabuko Před rokem +1

      Are they supposed to work for free?

    • @AttonBrown
      @AttonBrown Před rokem +9

      ​@@NuiYabuko they could run ads like everyone else

    • @medavis
      @medavis Před rokem

      @@NuiYabuko No, they should get paid a fair wage...but it does point out just how bad corporatocracy has gotten in the United States that not even quality news reporting is freely available to the average American anymore. It used to be broadcast by public news stations over the air. Corporate masted are successfully commoditizing every aspect of life, even the facts.
      We no longer, as a society, tax ourselves to pay for the necessities that make a healthy democracy function, and that made America work so well for its citizens for over half a century. Things like public education, a free press and quality public infrastructure. We don't do it anymore because corporations spent decades and billions of dollars lobbying our politicians to stop providing it, so that they can commoditize those things and turn a massive profit. Every single one of those critical things I've just mentioned (and many that I didn't) show the same pattern across decades: repeated government deregulation and funding cuts so that the ultra-wealthy can pay less taxes while simultaneously earning huge profits by spending up businesses to swoop in and provide higher-cost, lower-quality facsimiles of things the government used to provide.
      Education, infrastructure, prison systems, now accurate information...they've had complete control over the healthcare system for a long time. Soon it will be security (police & fire), mark my words. But no, no, don't look over here... got fight about abortion rights, or social justice, or woke-ism, or whatever is the next culture war that the people really in power want you to spend your time and energy on. Just enough to keep you distracted while they wage a silent class war against 90% of the country.

    • @scaryfaced1
      @scaryfaced1 Před rokem

      Rich people used to buy newspapers, run them at a loss, use that for tax purposes and get money back for their other businesses, essentially subsidizing the news. Then same Rich started influencing the news, then it had to make money for them, and now it's dying in an struggling economy.

    • @jaemesmusic
      @jaemesmusic Před rokem

      @@AttonBrownsadly ads alone can't cover all the costs of a big newspaper such as the NYT.

  • @alberteolivier119
    @alberteolivier119 Před rokem +9

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

  • @velmabourne3848
    @velmabourne3848 Před rokem +11

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

  • @user-ou2gu6sf6h
    @user-ou2gu6sf6h Před rokem +251

    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
      @user-tt1ye4qs4f Před rokem

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

    • @lisacollins3304
      @lisacollins3304 Před rokem +4

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

    • @Sponsorship4u2
      @Sponsorship4u2 Před rokem +1

      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