John Oliver's Quest For U.S. Citizenship Culminated In An "Utterly Petrifying" Citizenship Test
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- The host of "Last Week Tonight" on HBO, John Oliver, passed his citizenship test but not before being shaken to his core by questions like, "what is your phone number?" #Colbert #LastWeekTonight #JohnOliver
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Hey, John... not everyone missed your attempt to embrace the use of "y'all" at the beginning of your interview.
Same here. Lol I'm surprised it wasn't caught
@@DebitAdams I'm not. It just got lost... people weren't paying close enough attention and it was relatively subtle... but you could see that John was kinda sad that it wasn't caught -- hence my comment about it here.
@@Salsuero I noticed his reaction too. I watch a lot of his HBO show, so I am use to his humor.
Stealing our culture.
MrDong101 what culture?
Dude this audience really sucked. John had a whole stack of jokes and they ignored all of them.
Colbert was ignoring him too
Mucktown he missed one joke
The audience only likes anti Trump and political jokes, and Colbert has a huge ego towards other comedians
Stalin Papi if you think the audience only likes anti-trump and political jokes I’m surprised if you even watch the show....they just missed a few jokes because John was too quick for them
Stalin Papi HOW do you watch this video and come to the conclusion that Stephen had a huge ego against John? You’re literally the only one saying that...Idk what video you’re watching lol Stephen always appreciates comedians on his show. Especially John. He’s been on the most.
Poor guy he wanted everyone to notice his y'all at the beginning. Even looked to Stephen for a laugh but nooooo lol
Jordan GamerBoy08 😀😀, 👋 how are you?
I think he was going for a hick trope and then felt the flop. People from Britain assume southern Americans are stupid .
@@revictimator he wasn't trying to make anyone seem stupid he was just saying hey y'all in a southern accent lmao calm your tits dude
revictimator man i think YOU think southern americans are stupid, bc there wasn’t any connotation to that “hey y’all” related to that
don't mock our "y'all"
He's out of breath from doing nothing. HE'S TRULY AN AMERICAN NOW
He still needs to put on about 100lbs and add a 3rd chin to be legit American citizen
In february 2020 maybe it was covid 😅
The image of 8 year-old John Oliver going to Anfield in full kit just in case the team needed him is indescribably adorable
zambonie driver called for goalie....
@Ben Tomasic a) Full-kit-wanker rules don't apply to children, and b) wanker has six letters in it, not four.
And, hilariously, his Brummie accent came out so strongly as he talked about Liverpool.
@@gillothen8913 do you know what brummie is? Liverpool has nothing to do with that
He was such a cute kid too! (He did a movie, I think, when he was little)
No one noticed at 1:25 he said “thank y’all” on purpose to sound American and looked around for a reaction and no one got it
Pepperidge Farm Noticed
Came to the comment section to see if anyone saw that lol
We were politely pretending not to have noticed while thinking, "bless your heart."
Lol noticed aswell
You're right. As a Britisher I can attest to the fact that we don't use "ya'll".
"Just ask India" did not land but boi did it kill me
Crystal Wolcott most of his good joke went over the heads of the American born crowd
As an Indian, _saaaame._
AK K+ I'm an American, and I chuckled when I heard the remark, because I understood the historical reference. But I wasn't doubled over laughing about it. I'm sure it went over the heads of some people, but I'm sure many people understood it. It's just that the India comment was tacked on almost as an afterthought at the end of his previous remark about the British as colonizers, which the audience did understand and laugh at. Your condescending attitude was a bit unnecessary.
That's because, in typical American fashion, no one knows anything about this.
Little Giant Robo+ Do you have a reading comprehension problem, or are you just plain arrogant and clueless? Not that they are mutually exclusive.
The crowd missed so many good jokes! " Just ask India " 😂😂
Im hoping a few chuckled and just werent heard on audio
Pinky finger down
I know right? It had me chuckle so bad and I am an Indian ffs. Most of the Americans have no sense of humour.
@Tim Loves Bacon missing a reference isn't the same as having no sense of humor. Good ole murican ignorance takes care of that. Though, to be fair, India jokes that reference English colonialism aren't really going to hit as well here.
a used joke. first time?
that look Oliver shoots to Colbert after saying "Thank Y'all" and no one laughed is precious
He's still too British too say it properly I think...it sounded closer to "You all" and not enough drawl. I say this as a Californian so take my opinion with a grain of salt lol.
@@robins5828 yeah i think the audience didnt catch it, or were expecting him to continue the southern bit, and the moment kind of fell flat. classic John, to have an iconic entrance and then have his first joke miss the audience
@@TroutBoneless the audience can't laugh without being told to honestly
@@robins5828 sea salt that is.....hardy har har!!!
Thank u' all of y'all
Anyone else notice he started with “hello y’all” and looked disappointed to get no reaction
That fell completely flat, and John and Steven looked at each other for a half second. They knew it didn't land. Which is a shame really because the irony of it flew completely over the audience's head. And remember these people are instructed to be mindful for the jokes and laugh cues. Heh.
Well he is sophisticated.
He says "thank y'all". I think they all misheard it as "thank you" in a weird accent which is why it fell flat.
He actually says thank you all.
But the phrase "you all"
Screams American...
Uneducated American...
I thought it was funny but they John and Stehpen definitely shared a moment of silence.
"Choosing America now is like falling in love with someone who is vomiting all over themselves." I could not have put it any better, John. Thank you for that moving and patriotic analogy. 🍻
Land of the free Home of the brave because he’s unable to answer, he’s just going off what his libtard snowflake friends are telling him. Stop watching cnn bud
@@SuperCritter1 Yash honey $nowflakezzz bro!! CNN. FAEK NEWZZ BRO
@Land of the free Home of the brave the US is an awesome country.. But healthcare is tougher in the US, than any other Western Country..
Land of the free Home of the brave nothing these cry babies don’t have anything else to bitch about. I swear I get so tired of hearing them complain about this country.
@Land of the free Home of the brave Large wage gap, stagnant wages, low standard of education, high cost of living, declining domestic industrial capacity, a semi to very broken system of government, big tech monopolies, government overrun by corporate money, declining foreign influence, higher rates of infant mortality than many among OECD countries, growing white supremacist movements planning to take over the Pacific Northwest and establish a separate ethnostate, general trend of mass shootings, police militarization, low military readiness, increased likelihood of participation in war in foreign countries, healthcare is more expensive than anywhere else, and less effective per dollar spent, food standards are abysmally low, food is expensive, food benefits for the poor are being cut, social security is under seige, environmental protections being rolled back leading to a future of poorer air quality and less drinkable water.....could go on but I'm starting to get depressed.
"Pinky finger down" didn't get nearly enough laughs.
John Oliver made a huge leap from one sinking ship to another.
No, it's worse for him...he's now got a foot on each ship.
@@carpetfluff35 Why go down with one when you can go down with two.
I made the leap in reverse and think you're right on target. Of course, like him, I also knew that when I made the leap.
Actually, it worked for him... He managed to raised to some weird cabin way up there by pointing that both captains are idiots and the ships are sinking.
@@carpetfluff35 that's why the British were originally called "Soutpiele" in Southern Africa. Literal translation meaning "Salty Dicks" since they colonized but kept one foot at home always
Becomes american citizen -> enters like british monarchy.
He's a spy sent to colonize the US again
Nothing slips past you
Jartran72 yes, because it’s easy to act like royal.
'Monarchy' is a form of government. I presume that you mean that he entered as 'royalty'. However, I do not see the point you are making. His entrance employed trappings of a distinctly American cultural history, albeit a white one.
I dont know what you mean, that's how I enter all the time
so he's that anxious even when he's from the UK. Imagine being middle eastern or whatever.
"Or whatever"....funny to me...don't ask me why lol
He's British... and millionaire. And still anxious. And when a millionaire is afraid of something that isn't taxes, well, that's most probably something quite forbidden for normal humans.
Irene Adler ‘or whatever’ LOL so passive-aggressive
@@yammmit that wasn't my intention -- I'm just too lazy to list all the cultures we are prejudiced against
Irene Adler you could say something less aggressive like:
“Imagine being from the Middle East or other areas that the US is frightened of.’
Not ‘or whatever.’ Makes you sound like an angry 11-year-old.
Brilliant!
My Korean wife, who's lived in America longer than she ever lived in Korea, is about to take that citizenship test.
We're so nervous about it!
Allen Hare Good luck to her!!!! She can do it!!
best of luck to the both of you!
She’ll make it brother! I did! Colombian American now.
She’s going to do great and we’re lucky to have her with us!
The irony is that many native-born Americans couldn't pass the citizenship test.
"Choosing America now is like falling in love with someone who's vomiting all over themselves!"
You would be surprised at how many relationships have a similar start!
omg, that's how I met my first love
That’s how I met and first helped
my ex...
she’s now a cop....go figure
I have seen that picture on Imgur. The guy in the stands, trying to look like he's coughing, but each 'cough', is a river of vomit. a RIVER.
Never worked for m and I did practice a lot-
🙄 🤔 😶
That's will not happen bro!?
😹 😹 😹 😹 😹 😹 😹 😹 😹
😉
During my dad's citizenship test, they asked for the date of his wedding anniversary and he totally blanked due to nerves, and mom was PISSED
its ridiculous to expect that people would always remember stuff like that. I don't remember my phone number right now, why knowing it would make me better fit for citizenship ?
@@danilooliveira6580
It's just part of an assessment in this case.
" Due to nerves", good to see you covering for Dad 😉
@@danilooliveira6580 I think they were just trying to establish that he was, in fact, who he said he was. The question was written back when you needed to know someone's phone number to call them, not just their speed-dial.
🤣😂 Classic
“Thank ya’ll!”
*****silence*****
Common people!!!!
*C'mon
niecers “a lot of is” there’s the south honey.
6:22 Just ask India joke was gold. His level is too high for this audience I think.
You nailed it, watching from the UK I nearly choked on mt porridge :) Think the irony of him coming on stage exercising his trigger finger and "shooting" into the audience was missed as well. :)
@@RobG001 oh yeah so many things were missed. Someone should catalogue it all 😂
Yep, that wasn't your regular entertainment joke. But really good though.
I call this meeting of the Jon Stewart Alumni Association to order.
God I miss Jon...
Can I join?
@@laurastevenson9380 OOOOH ME ME ME too!
If only Jon would've popped out from under the desk as he is sometimes wont to do.
My dream is for all of them to have a big crossover-event at the national conventions (working title: "Crisis on Infinite Campaigning) where John, Stephen, Hasan, Trevor and Samantha are all filming for their shows together.
John Oliver, leaves the crown, gets carried out like a king.
After getting his US citizenship by a nose...
The real brexit
Just like americans like to show themselves xD
Maybe the most deserving New American!
Elite Geeks - 100% agreed. He's far more American than any repud in office currently.
I teach English to new Americans (who often have to take the citizenship test), and I teach GED prep (which includes a civics exam in our state). Hilariously, most of the people born and raised in the US do worse on the citizenship test than the new Americans.
I bet they also don't vote as often as naturalized citizens either. :(
Americans tend to be bad at subjects like civics, history, geography, math, you know, anything taught in school 😋
@@JbwaNet That down-vote was for the truth of your statement,not that you stated it.
There's an episode of NCIS where Ziva complains that to obtain citizenship she has to answer all those questions that most citizens born in the US couldn't answer
@@JbwaNet LOL, truth.
As a naturalized citizen myself, I totally understand the feeling of inspiration that John mentions. It's like, I'm CHOOSING to be American. It's not an accident or pure chance. I decided, I prepared and I became. I love the this country and I love the American dream, and even if things aren't... optimal, I'll try my best to make the idea of America, the America that I came for, to be a reality for all my fellow Americans!
CHEERS FOR YOU!!
It sounds so beautiful ! Hope I get the Nationality of somewhere else
Proud of you, friend!
As someone from a country that was once a British colony, that "imma take your land" joke and that quiet whisper of "India" got a good laugh outta me!
Kicking out the British warms the heart and improves the tea quality
@@shreyapatel2806 The British colonized y'all for a really long time and treated you guys like trash until Ghandi showed up and fought for independence. Britain drew the shitty borders between India and Pakistan too. This was almost a century ago.
@@lefthandofdog Not quite sure that "fight" is the right word. He was very adamant that Indian patriots use nonviolence, because the sepoy revolts were unsuccessful.
@@shreyapatel2806 - Colbert: America is just an idea the land doesn't mean anything
Oliver: Don't say that to someone who is still half British, the land doesn't mean anything? Well, we'll take that then (meaning you land). Just ask India.
The joke is that Britain used to go around taking people's land and claiming it for the empire and as he is still British he might do that to the USA. hahahaha etc...
@@shreyapatel2806 seriously you don't know your own history...shame
The idea of an eight year old wearing a tiny Liverpool kit in the hopes of subbing in for an injured player is just the most adorable thought
Oh it's possible. Liverpool was sh*t then
You believe this can happen until about 10 11 in the UK lol honestly
that literally happened in the FA Cup tie the other week.
@@ranchalita What? Liverpool was really good in the 80s. They won the league so many times!
Citizenship test: Who is the current president of the United States?
John Oliver: Donald Drumpf
Citizenship Test: Who is the President of the United States
Donald Trump: Vladimir Putin
@@trekkienzl2862 There you go.
Make donald drumpf Again!
"let's ask India" was so subtle and yet accurate. John Oliver... You are a world citizen. Cheers brova
Love it!! Nothing says America like a freaking T-shirt Cannon!!
Hence the T-shirt cannon.. Its really american.. obnoxious, dumb and stangely even loud.. since ya'll cant do shit without yelling and screaming... 🙈🙉😂
@Brian yeah cause nobody was eating minced meat on bread before mericans are so smart and special 😂
@@VRBLNSLT I'm guessing you're not the biggest Murica fan out there
@@chuliocraft love it.. Its slapstick a la 2020.. The ridiculousness and lack of any working brain or common sense is a so entertaining.. Nothing but popcorn moments 👍😂
Took me a second to realize it was a T-shirt cannon. I thought he was going for an Austin Powers joke.
That John Oliver guy is a showman. He should have his own show.
DJ Mankowitz he does
@@katiemcdonagh4048 it's called a joke
@@jojogaming45 That was a joke?
DJ Mankowitz .... You are kidding?
🙃
@@jojogaming45 OOOOF lolllll
Citizenship test, first question: Who's the president?
John Oliver: #notmypresident
I will be the next president of Canada because my videos I'm famous.
He freaked out instantly.
The current president is King Orange the Douche.
How many points is that worth?
Has anyone seen his birth certificate?
RTussenIO too bad trump is the president AHAHAHHAHA TRUMP 2020
Colbert needs to come on “Last Week Tonight” Their genuine chemistry always captures the audience. Besides, Colbert needs an outlet where he can curse without being beeped.
Fun Fact: Colbert has been on Last Week Tonight! He was a human statue.
Lexi W really? Thanks for telling me. Now I want to find that episode.
@@seoulv8427 czcams.com/video/J5b_-TZwQ0I/video.html . its at the end. Enjoy!
@@lexiw7783 yup. And the audience predictably lost their minds.
Yeah, if I remember right, it was the episode on the Confederacy, specifically Confederate statues...
My Mum and Dad emigrated from Carshalton, Surrey and Feltham, South London to San Francisco in 1964. Dad passed customs with $200.00 in his pocket and six months to find work. Mum entered six months later with a five year old kid and $20.00. They sold everything to get to the USA. Neither had been more than 150 miles from London. They had one shot at getting it together and no plan of retreat if they didn't.
Dad went on to gain a high level civilian military clearance and became senior design engineer at Lockheed Missiles and Space. He worked at the Blue Cube on Moffett Naval Air Station Mtn. View, Ca. on government things he wasn't allowed to speak of to others. Dad passed away having never divulged what it was he did to help America.
Mum (a very accomplished concert pianist in England who once played the Royal Albert Hall) would eventually own several beauty salons. Many years later I took an apprenticeship under her tutelage and became a hairdresser myself.
They were naturalised in the Bicentennial year of 1976. Although both have now long since gone I still have their Certificates of Naturalisation hanging on a wall in my home. I have never for one moment forgotten the sacrifices they made so that we kids would have a better life than that which we would have had in England. That is the greatest love I could have possibly have asked for. It was an incredible achievement for two kids who came from zero, endured WWII, the Battle of Britain, three times bombed out of their family homes and the Blitz of London. They came from nothing and honestly had precious little chance of much but they made it all the way!
My twin sister and I are the first natural born Americans in our family.
Mum and Dad dearly loved America and in all things American they delighted. To myself they were the bravest people I have ever known. They must have been terrified.
So, I extend a heartfelt congratulations to Mr. Oliver. Welcome to the USA. You as well good sir have made it all the way and I'll wager that feels so good you're a bit dizzy with it. 🇬🇧🇺🇸❤️
As an Expat Brit taking my citizenship test soon, thank you for this wonderful story. It;s been a lot of sacrifice to get where I/We are but I'm certain both myself and my family will have a better life out here.
I hate people who do nothing but moan about their country and say how they'd move tomorrow if it weren't for their wife/kids insert excuse here, without the faintest idea of the financial and emotional sacrifices needed to me made.
What a wonderful testimonial. Welcome home to your Mum and Dad, may they rest in peace. And a hearty "Hello!" to you, my fellow American from the States.
Thanks for sharing. It's sad that with the changing policies in Trump's administration, immigrants like your parents would be considered a possible public charge and denied a green card.
Cardiff Giant The best of great good fortune to both you and your family.
Cheryal Sansom Thank you so much for sharing addressing Mum and Dad. What a lovely note. They were lovely people and the best parents a guy could have asked for. ❤️
"I can go anywhere kill anyone" - John Oliver 2020
"Think of our government as a body. The IRS is the anus. It's nobody's favorite part, but you need that thing working properly or everything goes to shit real quick."
@thisguy I was just posting a funny John Oliver quote, not making a statement.
@@pambrown6260 Exactly, because trump also jokes around and hysterical people want to misunderstand this so badly that they'll force some type of actual murderer image into their mind instead of the reality of a kindly grandfather who's joking around about how easy it is to look better than all the other republican politicians
Blake Vollbrecht “kindly grandfather” lmfao
@@blakevollbrecht9026 There is nothing "kindly grandfather" about a Twitter bully name-caller.
I know several people who have been waiting over 25 years for citizenship and their case is just pending indefinitely- and yes they check on it annually and have a lawyer representing them and everything etc.
I recognise the weird feeling of sincerity at the ceremony! I have a dual citizenship myself, not American mind you, but I remember not really caring a lot before the ceremony but while I was waiting outside of the hall in the city hall building with all the other people it got very weird all of a suddenly, realising that everyone around you was also there for the same reason and once we came out of the hall we'd all be of that nationality. And swearing the oath all together and each and everyone having to go up to the podium to declare themselves was making everyone just grin in this weird uncontrollable way. It is a weird but surprisingly happy memory
He used literally in literally the correct way... He's no yank!
finally the MEGAREVEREND is given the entrance he deserves
John Chessant PRAISE BE!!!
Praise Be, my brothers and sisters
Praise be! 🖖🙏
John Chessant Praise be, Praise be.😂😂😂😂😂😂🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳💋💋💋💋
Take my seed!
Congratulations @JohnOliver 🇺🇸 I, too, am a #NewUSCitizen ❤💙❤ my naturalization is one of the best days in my life. You reminded me of how nerve racking the test is. I passed it, of course, got all 10 verbal questions correct + the written part. But OMG I was in cold sweats & thought my mind would completely go blank 😁😁
Where are you from if you don't mind me asking?
Ladies and gentlemen WE GOT HIM 🇺🇸🇺🇸😍💙❤️️
„Did they imagine someone was impersonating John Oliver?“
„Yeah, I don’t know, haha“ -Zazu chuckling in his human suit freshly immigrated to the US
if you unzip the flesh on John Oliver's back, you will find he is just filled with birds.
"Jim Carrey had the best Late Show entrance."
John Oliver: Hold my tea.
Nah, Jim Carrey wins that showdown.
Cute how you said tea instead of beer.
David Beaulieu cute but incorrect... he is murican now dammit!
341 idiots hiding here obviously
@@eclipse369. and 1 who can't count, apparently.
I love John...once he gets going, his totally off to the races....he can't stay seated one second longer! I bet he's just as spunky at 90 yrs old.
Top tip. Dont tell a british person they are spunky.
@@julianshepherd2038 I laughed way too loudly at this))))
SPUNKY 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@@julianshepherd2038 I concur on this one. It just doesn't have the same... ring to it.
I was around four or five when my parents got their citizenship. Of course I was two young to understand I just remember them being incredibly nervous and on that drive to LA. Then when it was all over and they got back in the car they both just cried tears of joy. About three years ago my best friend called me to come over to his house. While we were hanging out his dad asked me to help him study for his citizenship test. He's usually a very calm and collected fellow. Studying for that test is the most nervous I've ever seen him. He passed I just remember noticing how relieved he looked when I saw him the next time
he brought a gun in case anyone had any doubts about his citizenship
Okay look poo I hop
@@jitendermahto5593 Go back to your DIY Clay Shack videos you street crapper.
He didn't need to, they hand them out for free at the naturalization ceremony.
Everyone missed the "thank y'all" at the beginning of the interview
I too came to the states in 2006 and had to go through the process of naturalization a couple of years ago. It’s not easy at all. Now that I’m an American, I’ve never felt safer or happier but man, the whole process is nerve-wracking. So happy for John! I’ve been a fan of his since the day I arrived 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸
I feel sad, as I wish I could live a new life in the USA. Britain has its pluses and failings. I think once President Trump is out of office things might change in terms of how the world views America.
One of my citizenship questions was straight out of The Simpsons. The guy literally asked "What caused the Civil War?" And I blinked a few times, and answered "Slavery it is, Sir."
He didn't get it (probably for the best), but he marked me down as right.
Just waiting for when the Trump Regime changes the answer to "States' Rights".
Come on, you all know they're going to do it.
@@antonbrakhage490 then you just say "the states rights... to keep slaves"
The civil war started because the south seceded from the union and became the confederacy (out of fear the north will take away their slaves). Only late in the war they declared it about emancipation. So you would be only partially right.
How about "Because the South and the North should have been allowed to become 2 different nations." - The USA is the least 'united' of any Western nation.
"Are you excited to vote?" - Oh sure, the 6 million extra who voted for Clinton all see that the system works great. Can't wait to take part.
@@Jartran72 Dude, what was the reason for the secession?
And Melania's parents didn't have to wait but 6 months...
Ikr!?
dont even get me started on that family 😏😏😏😏😏🙄🙄🙄🙄
Is that true?
Melanie didn’t have to wait that long.. I bet she’s regretting it now.
And BTW, CHAAAAAAAIIIIIIIIIIN MIGRATION!!!!!!
Appreciate the " I'll take that land" joke about the Brits.... which is 100% accurate!!!!!!
I remember being questioned at the border going into NY : How long do you plan on staying while in the USA? : 1 Day. And what is the reason for entering the USA? : Dinner. Pardon me sir? DINNER Let me get this right You are crossing a Border for dinner? : Yes thats right And Where is this Dinner going to be held? Buffalo NY sir...Anchor bar ..Officer : Oh i was there last night You gotta try the hot wings! ... Me.. Wow this guy is a genius.
To John; Isn't it fun, that you became an American at almost the exact point in time, about which many say, that America effectively got a King?
And not one of these watered down modern kings, like George III of England, who had to step aside from the throne every time his mental health issues made him even one half as intractable and delusional as the present putative President on one of his occasional good days. And, for that matter, Geo III was explicitly subservient to the law of the land -- which had been a radical innovation, when England instituted it in 1688, and subsequently adopted in all fashionable monarchies. Strange that the US would voluntarily run in the opposite direction. Not clear what long term good the Declaration of Independence has done, but it's pretty clear what the writers would think of the US today.
Obama weaponized the IRS, FBI, State Dept, CIA, and FISA courts to illegally spy on the opposition party's presidential canidate. The last time that happened was Watergate under Nixon and Obama made what Nixon did look like J-Walking. Critical thinking isn't your strong suit and apparently you have a hard time telling right from wrong.
@@readhistory2023 Newsflash: Extravagant claims from talk-radio and fringe media are virtually guaranteed to be false. Even setting that aside, extravagant claims require extraordinary evidence. There would be queues of whistleblowers lining up if any of the claims you made about Obama had substance. And unlike Trump, Obama is not in a position to order them not to testify.
Or to defend himself against unsubstantiated frothing innuendo of the Alex Jones or Tim Hoehner variety. Luckily he does not have to, because you have exactly zero standing.
🤣
Hoehner Tim That's been investigated , no wiretap so, no spying, etc. plenty of Russian collusion, what is your deal?
The way John describes this process is 100% true. My journey took 5 years, processes taking significantly longer, needing paperwork renewal every year, feeling anxious every day that something would go wrong at one point.
Took the test in August, then even at my Oath Ceremony (with 3,600 people) I still had to do extra paperwork. Now, like John, I’m a dual citizen with the UK.
Now there has to be a complete reboot of The Bourne Identity staring John Oliver... holy shit I would watch that
My grandmother went to the Emergency Room because of hypertension, and we thought she had a stroke. The reason of it it was because of her citizenship test... she said it was hell.
+Paulina Reina-A ~ It is nerve racking. I was incredibly nervous. I came home from that interview to find my front door wide open - as I was leaving, I turned to check the mail, leaving the door open to put the mail inside, but apparently then just walked to my car and left in a daze. Miraculously, my cat was still inside hours later, and all was well.
Oh my goodness!! My best to your grandmother.
Jon Stewart's children are doing well. They are doing well.
Yes, they are.
Ahuahuhuahauahahahauaha “don’t say that to a British man , I will take that then” I dying 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 freaking miss his show
Or to a White American
I love how extra John Oliver always is
If that is how he chose his entrance to this show, I can't wait to see what he does on Sunday for the season premiere of Last Week Tonight.
Where have you been Oliver? My life is incomplete without your show...
"As a comedian, you're slightly allergic to sincerity..." The perfect description of a Late-Night Talk Show Host in today's political melodrama. Time for some melodramamine...
don't worry. You can always tune in to the sincere Sean Hannity.
Marc Kipfer you going through some shit bro? That seems like it came from a very real place, your comment. 😂😂
@@LeslieJayBoschPhoto #1 news program in America. Fox news is actually really good at delivering fair news. They actually bring on democrats on the show to talk. You'd be lucky to ever see a true republican step on a set of CNN or MSNBC. They don't invite them.
@@jimbrown341 that's cute, most of the neoliberals they love are secret Republicans
Jim Brown Fox News isn’t even a real news station though (just look at Sean hannity or judge Jeanine)
it seems like a lot of his jokes went over the crowds heads
I'm sure Melania and her parent didn't have to pass any citizenship test. I mean seriously, can you imagine ?
We permit residency to anyone of $1M, go figure!
@@erikt3162 it's the golden rule : he who has the gold, makes the rules.
The fact that it took so long for a pretty well off and successful man like Oliver is proof that the system needs reformation desperately.
"Just ask India"
OUCHIE HE HIT THE SPOT 😂😂
That’s one hell of an entrance
love the guy in the crowd who fished out that bag and immediately gave it away
Bond. John 'Oliver' Bond.
“Pinky finger down” wooow traitorous
Edit: Patriot!
Traitors and patriots are just a matter of perspective.
And its common to be both at the same time.
Welcome, John Oliver! You've picked a challenging time.
This clip reminded me that America is more than a president. No matter what party you are in that is comforting.
I've literally been waiting and hoping for this interview for days now by re-watching old John Oliver interviews
Go out much?
@@DJVEGAS1000 You're not wrong. I'm a degenerate who plays games and has too much time on my hands to listen to John Oliver and others of his ilk while driving around at work, but thanks for calling me out and telling everyone how much of a loser I am jeez :P
The 4 dislikes are from Bob the coal guy
Yes because like the steam industry coal is the future. 🤣
😂😂😂😂😂
D Rose - I was thinking they were from the 4 men who carried him out. 🤪
I thought it was AT&T or herbal life.
He makes a lot of enemies...
"Look; pinkie finger *down*..."
I'm dead.
"Short of breath" - you were carried in; you have to hope not to be carried out!
"Ability to live and work anywhere" - well, except the EU, where both your passports are useless now.
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Passports still work the same way they ever did.
@@hogdog567 not really, a UK passport will work very differently from next year.
@@hogdog567 For vacations? Yes. To work and live abroad? Not really...
And many EU countries are putting an end to the Golden Visas.
You'll still be able to live and work in other European countries, you'll just need to apply to do so. Nothing to do with passports.
I love John Oliver and hope the best for him as a newly forged citizen.
So how did FLOTUS parents get to become citizens sooooo quickly???? Something stinks with how they became citizens so fast!!!
Is a decade fast in your opinion?
I can just see the 8 year old vision of storming up the field, delicately weaving in between players, adrenaline coursing through your veins, catching a beautiful open window, and just slamming a soccer ball into the upper most corner of the net, the goalie’s glove covered fingertips inches away from the ball, as the crowd thunders around you. Victory.
Awesome.
So, does this mean he's no longer British Milhouse?
David J. Boles I think technically speaking yes but.... in our hearts David, in our hearts 💕 😜
Duel citizenship.. so.. now American AND British milhouse
Now he is an American we can take his Britiish citizenship away from him :]
I love John Oliver so much. When John and Stephen get together it always warms my soul.
Steve: We have to take a break, because you know, commericals
John: *puzzled look* ...what’s a commercial?
He does know what a commercial is. That was an in joke between Stephen and John.
Any Indian immigrants laughing at the fact that he considers 14 years a "long time" to get citizenship?
Rohit Pathak don’t know about Indian, but here’s a Mexican
yotmb i get citizenship when im 20
Indians, Chinese, Filipinos and Mexicans have the longest wait lists.
@Lee David It's because they're more westernized and are more likely to assimilate. It's simple statistics.
jandkyards I highly doubt I’m not westernized. I went to an American school, grades 1-9th, grew up in the border, spent about three months out of each year in the US, nearly every weekend, and most importantly, (the man who raised me since day one and later adopted me) my dad was American, a con-decorated Korean war green beret veteran to be exact. Oh, I was also raised as a mormon and my skin tone is as white as it gets, well, kinda pinkish actually. I’ve also got cero accent, but my birth certificate says Mexico so here I am, always anxious.
The india joke was too intellectual for the American crowd.. 😂 😂
Russell Peters can explained.🤣
Yes, punishment is needed.
Well yeah Americans don't even get nor realize that they are happy to accept genocide and colonization because they benefit from it.
But not for super-intellectual you
@@supernatural5354 that is your opinion. So my people benifit, really.? No. But, I happily exept my Caucasian side.
Having taken the citizenship test, it was basically remembering everything I learned in History class which of course means that the "Build The Wall!" Fanatics wouldn't be able to pass it cause they were too busy being the class clown or just writing down everything as "The South will rise again!".
That’s the thing some people think it’s so easy to become a citizen and it’s not. It takes a long time and it’s super expensive. It took my grandfather 24 years to become a citizen and about 20k +
I'm trying to remember the questions I had during my citizenship test. I'm pretty sure one of them was
"Name a state that borders Mexico?"
The guy giving me the test was kind of a jerk though. I brought my existing passport along, and he asked me if I had visited any places in the past so I mentioned long off trips out of the country, and he asks why they are not stamped in there and I'm like that's a new passport, maybe last year or so.
He gives me a look as if I was supposed to bring all my passports with me to create a timeline or something. I just needed to bring my current passport, not past passports.
Love it how NO ONE, including Colbert, got the "Thank y'all" quip...
Yep, he's still very much British!
Hey Late Show team. Could you put the order of the videos with guests in the description? I now had to click all three to see which one was the first.
I 100% agree. But then again, 100% a first world problem 😅
when it comes to interviews, I noticed the longest one is usually the first. then it's just a coin toss for which is 2nd and 3rd
I totally agree
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@Royo Exactly. So do I.
Searching for which is the entrance of the guest.
Congratulations to John Oliver! We are very lucky to have you~~
I am so glad you have become one of us, John. Please know many of us are from British stock and are proud of it.
These two + Jon stewart just priceless
Almost expected him to use the catchphrase of a previous CBS host: “It’s a great day for America, everybody!”
A host Stephen Colbert could learn a ton from in making Interviews. He just is so bad at it it's crazy.
We miss Craig Ferguson
@@chuckrogers5033 WTH are you talking about?
Love Oliver! We’re going to call you “Ollie”, lad 😊
I cannot be the only one who thought “Brit turned Yank” sounds dirty lol
And the winner of tonight's interview is... * opens envelope *
Dammit.
* hands John the award and skulks away *
So, John, you're telling me you CHOSE to become an American and pay taxes and deal with our bullshit full time?? Congrats, mate.
Taylor Craig Newbold you still have to pay taxes even if you put on a green card. Might as well get the citizenship. Lol.
@@Haliosman yes but as a citizen if he ever leaves (back to UK, or any other country) he will have to continue to pay US taxes abroad (as a green card holder you would not). My wife has a green card (from the UK) and has no plans to get citizenship. You really don't get many benefits.
@@Haliosman Yeah but the IRS will hunt your ass even if you move to the other side of the world.
Thats what i thought.. he could leave the country and be free from worldwide income tax and american politics when he retires
@@Haliosman well you have to renouce later to live in foreign country tax obligatiin free
Lmao hes such a cinnamon roll! The story with him in cleats just waiting to go even tho he wasnt on the team was precious 🙏
"As a comedian, you're kind of slightly allergic to sincerity." (5:17) Love this turn of phrase!
That "Thank y'all" didn't not escape me