Bassem Youssef: ‘I’m not an activist, I’m not a freedom fighter’ | SBS The Feed

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  • čas přidán 12. 11. 2023
  • Bassem Youssef might now be known for that viral Piers Morgan interview, but he's been famous for a long, long time. Michelle Elias sat down with him to chat about how he got exiled from Egypt, lying to his mum about performing in a protest, and that viral Piers Morgan interview.
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Komentáře • 276

  • @user-xi8zj2il2o
    @user-xi8zj2il2o Před 6 měsíci +510

    Charismatic, intelligent and a voice that represents millions of people. Thank you Mr Youssef for using your voice to speak up for humanity

    • @strangevibrations
      @strangevibrations Před 6 měsíci +5

      Also jacked 😮

    • @sereanaduwai8313
      @sereanaduwai8313 Před 6 měsíci +1

      Always enjoy listening to the good Dr.

    • @prawncrisp5951
      @prawncrisp5951 Před 6 měsíci

      @@strangevibrationsRight!?

    • @soheilebrahimnia1109
      @soheilebrahimnia1109 Před 5 měsíci

      Dr

    • @pavinivfx
      @pavinivfx Před 5 měsíci

      Humanity for one side is not humanity. The same counts for you.
      You guys didn't even care about this war, you just want to be cool for the most people.
      If media chew something, you automatically swallow it and buy the idea.
      Now, let's question people here if They know hezbollah and hamas is looking for Jews in my country to kill. Of course, you won't know, because media didn't chew anything for your low IQ brain. Asking for people like you to think is too hard.
      To understand that a war is war...Woahhh is almost impossible.
      Don't forget for these people, who don't convert will be killed in their “apocalypse”.
      It would never be so easy to manipulate people like I see on internet today.

  • @PixelogistFacts
    @PixelogistFacts Před 6 měsíci +409

    He not an activist, he not a freedom fighter.
    He is a legend.

  • @paolocastro9006
    @paolocastro9006 Před 6 měsíci +181

    This guy’s face was designed to be a believable revolutionist

  • @StuDisco993
    @StuDisco993 Před 5 měsíci +197

    “You colonised the world, the least we can do is make fun of you” 👌🏼👌🏼

    • @ivywoodxrecords
      @ivywoodxrecords Před 5 měsíci +1

      Screaming at ghosts

    • @freepagan
      @freepagan Před 5 měsíci

      Many Arabs and other Middle Easters are white also. And they've colonized the world also. The Persians did it, the Phoenicians did it. And so did non-whites, like the Peninsular Arabs. So there is no "you colonized the world." That's a trite, mythic narrative that deserves to be busted.

    • @biochemistryproject
      @biochemistryproject Před 5 měsíci

      Didn’t Arabs colonize most of the Middle East and Africa ? 🤔

    • @noamto
      @noamto Před 5 měsíci +1

      He colonised the world just as much

  • @Susushamoneh
    @Susushamoneh Před 6 měsíci +72

    Bassem yousef makes Middle Eastern people very proud. Brave and an intelligent guy!

  • @lovepeace4065
    @lovepeace4065 Před 6 měsíci +60

    WOW so happy the world is finally getting to know him. Articulate, intelligent, wise, charismatic, the list goes on but bottom line truthful and kind 🙏🙏🙏

  • @xeleum
    @xeleum Před 6 měsíci +131

    "You colonised the world, I think the least that we can do in return is to make fun of you" - Bassem Youssef
    Nice one ! 🤣🤣🤣

    • @eastbow6053
      @eastbow6053 Před 5 měsíci +4

      the irony coming from him since Islam (aka his ancestors) colonized half of Asia half of Europe and north Africa

    • @khadijahbegum3546
      @khadijahbegum3546 Před 2 měsíci

      ​@@eastbow6053 really? Coming from a Christian let alone a american or brit. A bit rich coming from yous don't your think.

  • @markhenderson4435
    @markhenderson4435 Před 6 měsíci +54

    What??? Here in Australia???? I am one of the "only known of him for a few weeks", but so grateful for his information, and the charming way that he represents it. Welcome to Australia! May you enjoy your experiences here.

  • @nt9476
    @nt9476 Před 6 měsíci +115

    He’s so smart and an absolute riot. It’s like he has a comedy show playing in his head all the time.

  • @kika-ge5qr
    @kika-ge5qr Před 6 měsíci +90

    Dr. Bassem Youseff is funny. Thank you for educating Piers. Maybe one day,he will be authentic like you. 🇵🇸❣️

  • @yolantida
    @yolantida Před 6 měsíci +91

    What a genius, a legend, and witty guy!

  • @AP-gb3eh
    @AP-gb3eh Před 6 měsíci +93

    Just a brilliant gorgeous man. His humanity and decency shines through, I hope he gets endless air time ,encouraging other artists to add to the conversation through the arts that brings us together ☮️

  • @doofuscreations8173
    @doofuscreations8173 Před 6 měsíci +125

    This man is a legend. Intelligent comedy.

  • @xpedisinusantara7758
    @xpedisinusantara7758 Před 6 měsíci +161

    Thank you for bringing in Mr Bassem 🙏 It's nice to see social media platforms trying to get voices from people that most mainstream media would never want to

    • @ryansmith5251
      @ryansmith5251 Před 6 měsíci +1

      That means you are not reading mainstream news 🤡

    • @bluelines1
      @bluelines1 Před 5 měsíci +1

      SBS is an Australian government funded mainstream broadcaster.

  • @afriCAN4Change
    @afriCAN4Change Před 6 měsíci +82

    Bassem Youssef, from great to phenomenal. His perspectives are spot on even if you don't agree with them

  • @ahimsainthekitchen
    @ahimsainthekitchen Před 5 měsíci +19

    I have followed Bassem for many years. I am so glad that he finally gets the worldwide recognition and appreciation. It is well deserved. He is intelligent, smart and one of the most beautiful humans in the world (both on the inside and on the outside).

  • @misssonja1154
    @misssonja1154 Před 5 měsíci +43

    You can’t help but love this man

  • @malikbekheit
    @malikbekheit Před 6 měsíci +50

    I love his authenticity 🤍

  • @zeeazlan5967
    @zeeazlan5967 Před 5 měsíci +19

    Wow..what brilliant Doctor/comedian and a truthful human being..♥️

  • @sandboxaccountz.zy.7012
    @sandboxaccountz.zy.7012 Před 6 měsíci +46

    never heard of him untill i saw his pierce morgan take
    he managed to break the mainstream media engine in 1o minutes
    thanks

  • @azmasalman9396
    @azmasalman9396 Před 6 měsíci +75

    We love you Bassem, you have exposed the biases of the Western world in a brilliant way!

    • @kberlin85
      @kberlin85 Před 6 měsíci +2

      And yet he IS living there like so many of you. Hypocrits Like always

    • @delilah9334
      @delilah9334 Před 6 měsíci +2

      Most Americans are very tolerant/respectful of other cultures, just don't expect us to start wearing hijabs, give up pork, or start marrying our cousins

    • @SP-do5sm
      @SP-do5sm Před 6 měsíci +2

      Well you can leave the west.

  • @Ghadeer_attar
    @Ghadeer_attar Před 6 měsíci +164

    The man speaks nothing but the truth

  • @fayezakamal3778
    @fayezakamal3778 Před 6 měsíci +58

    You are a hero. Bless you and your satire. It makes a big difference ❤

  • @halaalnahas7722
    @halaalnahas7722 Před 6 měsíci +32

    The comic cardiologist : Using his intelligence to point out the 'unquestionable' truth in the most beautiful, unapologetic, reasonable means of debate, dismantling lies and disarming biases. Keep going Bassem, you are the best !

  • @lisadefries6718
    @lisadefries6718 Před 5 měsíci +4

    Thank you Bassem Youssef 😀 your comedy is refreshing, brilliant and FUN .
    Just what I needs as a European with Jewish heritage but a total disgust with how Israel has been conducting itself since the 7th October.
    Look after yourself and give yourself time out to enjoy Australia and recover from your jet lag and never ever stress about other’s expectations you are doing so much to help world regain its sanity so chill 😎

  • @lesleyelalami2562
    @lesleyelalami2562 Před 5 měsíci +3

    I just love Bassem's take on life, what a good man. xxxx

  • @calvotix
    @calvotix Před 5 měsíci +12

    This guy is such a gem

  • @orrinransfield2569
    @orrinransfield2569 Před 6 měsíci +4

    Bassem Youssef, what a fucken legend. Seriously this dude just exudes charm and charisma for days and he's able to cut through the typical media biasies forced narrative by channeling his fierce intellect into pointed and cutting satirical humor which can completely dismantle his opponents arguments by highlighting how absurd or ridiculous that belief is when taken to its extreme or often just the logical conclusion. He's an absolute f'n G.

  • @blindvisionary415
    @blindvisionary415 Před 6 měsíci +35

    love the artist, respect the heck out of the human being. The world needs more Bassems.
    One planet, one people... we are all Humans!

    • @freepagan
      @freepagan Před 5 měsíci

      But his words "bring your WHITE friends" is a bit weird. Funny how it's sometimes ignored that many "ARABS" are actually white. This includes first and foremost, LEBANESE people (who are Phoenician Canaanites, a Caucasian population). And some Palestinians and Syrians, who hail from the same people. Similarly, it includes the Berbers of North Africa, who are as white as the day is long. And some non-Berber Tunisians and Algerians as well.

  • @juzaileeabduljalil6607
    @juzaileeabduljalil6607 Před 5 měsíci +16

    We must protect this man at all costs

  • @KuzcoEmp
    @KuzcoEmp Před 6 měsíci +30

    love the quote at the end. amazing .

  • @diggsthehigherfrequency7626
    @diggsthehigherfrequency7626 Před 6 měsíci +30

    This guy is a blessing to humanity, solidarity from Wales🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

    • @TheTheoryKw
      @TheTheoryKw Před 5 měsíci

    • @freepagan
      @freepagan Před 5 měsíci +1

      But the title he's using here is a bit weird. "Bring your WHITE friends." Funny how it's sometimes ignored that many "ARABS" are actually white. This includes first and foremost, LEBANESE people (who are Phoenician Canaanites, a Caucasian population). And some Palestinians and Syrians, who hail from the same people. Similarly, it includes the Berbers of North Africa, who are as white as the day is long. And some non-Berber Tunisians and Algerians as well.

  • @anitabarakat3288
    @anitabarakat3288 Před 6 měsíci +23

    Great interview Michelle, well done 😊

  • @florinadrian5174
    @florinadrian5174 Před 6 měsíci +58

    Bassem's superpower is not comedic genius. Just like Jon Stewart, his superpower is sanity. With a dash of communication skills.

    • @daniaboustany9499
      @daniaboustany9499 Před 5 měsíci

      Yes by using the tool of comedy… which is the definition of comedic genius

  • @asmar6514
    @asmar6514 Před 6 měsíci +28

    We love you brother Bassem Yousef.

  • @shaneglasson2759
    @shaneglasson2759 Před 6 měsíci +12

    Bassam I watched you and Pierce Morgan interview . Kudos to you . He wanted to argue and you took away his ability to fluster you .

  • @marco-ze5zi
    @marco-ze5zi Před 6 měsíci +15

    What an intelligent man brave

  • @chelseapoet3664
    @chelseapoet3664 Před 5 měsíci +10

    He's an amazingly powerful voice and the humour makes all the difference. His two interviews with Piers Morgan alone shifted my thinking on the war, even though I've spent half of the last 6 weeks educating myself on Israel and the Palestinians.

  • @vvv4584
    @vvv4584 Před 5 měsíci +5

    Everyone should speak their mind even if they're not an activist. Like he says, that's how we build connection and empathy and grow as a society

  • @casperboreanaz
    @casperboreanaz Před 5 měsíci +2

    Went to the show and it was amazing. I hadn’t seen any of his stand up and got plenty of laughs. Thanks for bringing awareness to such an important topic and helping educate people. I cant wait to visit egypt ❤❤

  • @waldensiansylph4869
    @waldensiansylph4869 Před 6 měsíci +9

    5:25 Very true, stay humble Bassem 🙏🏼 Stay a grounded family man, down to earth and kind 🤲 Don’t let this light crowd your heart

  • @askthepizzaguy
    @askthepizzaguy Před 5 měsíci +2

    I've known about this man since his appearances on the Daily Show with Jon Stewart. Jon, a man with good taste, who recognizes brilliance in other comedians. Egypt was ridiculous to censor this man. Anyone who doesn't listen to him is afraid of being told something true in a funny and ingenious manner.
    I'm not afraid of ugly realities, and he presents them in such a way that you laugh at both the immorality and absurdity of it all. And then seek to change the world for the better.

  • @karindemir7542
    @karindemir7542 Před 5 měsíci +2

    You speak for so many people. Thank you 🙏🏻

  • @Chungabunga
    @Chungabunga Před 6 měsíci +20

    Keep up the great work Bassem!

  • @cosmicrae
    @cosmicrae Před 5 měsíci +2

    From operating hearts to stealing out hearts! 😂 What a shift!

  • @VV-sn3fh
    @VV-sn3fh Před 6 měsíci +23

    This guy is fantastic!!!

  • @paininsoul
    @paininsoul Před 6 měsíci +12

    Loved it. Thank you, SBS. Thanks for the host.

  • @user-kc9ju9jn8x
    @user-kc9ju9jn8x Před 5 měsíci +2

    Bassem is one of a kind! What an amazing man!

  • @minah19845
    @minah19845 Před 5 měsíci +1

    😂 I like the way he imitates the mum
    You went there!

  • @meryemLux
    @meryemLux Před 5 měsíci +1

    Intelligent charismatic
    Super intelligent for not using what happens in Palestine on his shows because this will normalize the situation.
    Bravo Bassem.
    I hope to see you in Europe, I would travel to watch you ❤❤❤❤❤
    Love from Morocco

  • @DiverEgypt
    @DiverEgypt Před 6 měsíci +12

    That Aussie accent ❤❤

  • @Nasser-nq8nf
    @Nasser-nq8nf Před 5 měsíci +1

    Bassem has many talents, the one that stands out is his ability to speak about serious and tragic subjects while infusing humour and satire. He draws you in, the convincing is in no doubt

  • @fzambetta75
    @fzambetta75 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Mr Basseem is a wonderful human being.
    I watched both of his interviews glued to the screen and I was amazed at how charismatic and determined he was.
    He never backed down but he did so with decency, humour and humanity.
    I think Piers must have understood one thing or two through the process as he changed his approach in Part 2.

  • @veronicasanacion
    @veronicasanacion Před 5 měsíci +1

    SBS is the best TV station I have ever watched. And Bassem Youssef is one of the greatest comedians I have seen. Thank you!!!

  • @MV-ew6ty
    @MV-ew6ty Před 5 měsíci +2

    What a gem. ❤🙏🏻

  • @Jkjoannaki
    @Jkjoannaki Před 5 měsíci +4

    He might not be an activist, but a doctors who treats activists during a revolution is even more of an activist that the activists! Hes a legend but hes not full of himself so he doesnt want to accept what he actually is.

  • @b93nk
    @b93nk Před 6 měsíci +4

    Everytime i watch Bassem instantly Mrs.Doubtfire in my head...

  • @sharonglover7221
    @sharonglover7221 Před 6 měsíci +10

    Bassam totally blew the truth out of the water. His method is perfect.

  • @walidbendlal5559
    @walidbendlal5559 Před 6 měsíci +10

    He’s a legend

  • @11hanim
    @11hanim Před 5 měsíci +2

    Brilliant man & humble

  • @Mr79.
    @Mr79. Před 6 měsíci +23

    Piers Morgan, You are a good man 😂

  • @martinriley106
    @martinriley106 Před 5 měsíci +2

    What an amazing man, clearly he has a fantastic sense of humour and is right about getting the Arab world talked about out in the Western world. 👍😆

  • @sikandermahmood7806
    @sikandermahmood7806 Před 5 měsíci

    Brother you are great man and an inspiration. We salute your bravery. Keep it up and give them plenty.

  • @tinkerbell66666
    @tinkerbell66666 Před 6 měsíci +8

    Initially I thought she said hot surgeon instead of heart surgeon 😂😂

  • @Enetrebrab
    @Enetrebrab Před 5 měsíci +3

    I love this man!🙏🌼

  • @theshadow5800
    @theshadow5800 Před 6 měsíci +15

    Yes he is to both. We all are whether ee like it or not, volunteer or not, identify or not. We all are our brother's keeper, some acting more overtly than others. None of us live or survive in a vacuum.

  • @ZuhYt-rz7ko
    @ZuhYt-rz7ko Před 6 měsíci +1

    Absolutely a Legend!

  • @alkhudher774
    @alkhudher774 Před 6 měsíci +5

    The end 😂😂

  • @saharelrefay582
    @saharelrefay582 Před 5 měsíci +2

    God bless you Bassem 🤲❤

  • @imranarhomar
    @imranarhomar Před 6 měsíci +11

    Is it me or this guy has the same smile as Robin Williams

    • @Stitchxavi
      @Stitchxavi Před 5 měsíci

      Omg yes!

    • @cosmicrae
      @cosmicrae Před 5 měsíci +1

      They have the same moon too! Yes he does! I just realized. So is his personality! And voice!

  • @mahlerbech5743
    @mahlerbech5743 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Great bloke, need more of him.

  • @thesystemera
    @thesystemera Před 5 měsíci +2

    Such a wonderful gentleman.

  • @blaircalvin5025
    @blaircalvin5025 Před 6 měsíci +6

    A GREAT MAN.
    Thank God for him.

  • @hanan9307
    @hanan9307 Před 5 měsíci

    Thank you, bassim 👍

  • @hishamabuzir2387
    @hishamabuzir2387 Před 6 měsíci +4

    Never ever mess with MOM!!!😂

  • @mohedsh
    @mohedsh Před 6 měsíci +12

    We love you bassem, From Egypt

  • @faisalis9110
    @faisalis9110 Před 6 měsíci

    Thank you

  • @user-bg9ws7ys4k
    @user-bg9ws7ys4k Před 6 měsíci +2

    Brilliant...

  • @ahmagdy81
    @ahmagdy81 Před 6 měsíci +9

    Go Bassem Go ...💚

  • @bayanbishara6666
    @bayanbishara6666 Před 5 měsíci +2

    you can't stand against a middle eastern mom, that's the greatest power in thw world
    😭😭😭

  • @user-ex9lv7dl5j
    @user-ex9lv7dl5j Před 6 měsíci +13

    Him and Robin Williams have something in common; both are comedians and look alike.

  • @TribeWantedGilligan
    @TribeWantedGilligan Před 5 měsíci +2

    What an amazing human

  • @tykobrayderintergalacticmo1856

    Hi Bassem I'm a big fan from the Philippines. I can't speak arabic and I'm not muslim
    but I really appreciate that you are voicing out your point of view about these Israeli war crimes against Palestinian people aka human babies.

  • @paulgriggs4762
    @paulgriggs4762 Před 5 měsíci +1

    100% respect

  • @audiospotion.
    @audiospotion. Před 5 měsíci +1

    Bassem ❤

  • @jonliapis538
    @jonliapis538 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Love this guy!

  • @FarmanF.O
    @FarmanF.O Před 6 měsíci +14

    I'm not an Egyptian but I believe that this guy was behind the change of the brotherhood government in Egypt. We love Dr Bassam Yusuf 🌹

  • @luciesupstairs
    @luciesupstairs Před 5 měsíci +1

    love him. true leader!

  • @ricopo3522
    @ricopo3522 Před 6 měsíci +8

    What an incredible, under rated art-form comedy is- the most effective way to examine the world, broach difficult, painful subject matter in a way that pierces through our defenses. Seems the very best comedians, comedy are born out of struggle and tragedy. No bitterness or hate- just matter of fact, straightforward, intelligent, consistent, fair- dare I say courageous questioning. He has prompted me to do some self examination- questioning of my own biases and misconceptions. How valuable is that to anyone who yearns to be better?!

    • @helenacook375
      @helenacook375 Před 5 měsíci

      It's why artists are suppressed first in fascist states... Chaplin was on Hitler's hitlist!

  • @maryelaine-blinstrubchambe6083
    @maryelaine-blinstrubchambe6083 Před 5 měsíci +1

    What a wonderful man.

  • @mskerrykemp
    @mskerrykemp Před 5 měsíci +1

    Legend

  • @suzannafenn4484
    @suzannafenn4484 Před 6 měsíci +9

    Omg I love him 😍

  • @IqGAMMER0
    @IqGAMMER0 Před 6 měsíci +14

    Bassem has given a New Identity to the People Of Middle East.

  • @carmanline8011
    @carmanline8011 Před 5 měsíci

    Wawu what a gorgeous journalist, I love her

  • @carlosderegil8674
    @carlosderegil8674 Před 5 měsíci +1

    He is amazing

  • @Breese2382
    @Breese2382 Před 3 měsíci

    Love Bassem Youssef!❤

  • @faridas.8726
    @faridas.8726 Před 6 měsíci +2

    The thumbnail 😂

  • @chachichooch6765
    @chachichooch6765 Před 5 měsíci +2

    What is the reporter Michelle Elias back round country ? She's beautiful and intelligent .

  • @annabaranska2280
    @annabaranska2280 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Warm greetings from Groningen nl but I am proud to be Polish pure Polish

  • @tomito8896
    @tomito8896 Před 5 měsíci +1

    We ❤ Dr Bassem