“I want to talk about issues, not people” that’s what was special and what I liked about Beyond the Scenes also… the talking TO people (or strangers, to refer to the interview with Toure) about important issues. I think that is a real strength, to even do that with humor.
Roy, your wall in the background is hilarious 😂 My vote is yours for the desk at the Daily Show (I wish they would let the audience vote - you'd win it, no contest)!!
❤ your work Roy. Please keep on keeping on. I'm so baffled why Comedy Central hasn't rolled out the red carpet for you to the Daily Show's anchor chair. Maybe you have better things are on your horizon.
Hopefully you read this comment, Roy, since you read RUclips comments. I love how you focus more on timeless themes than particular people. I try to do that in my writing as well (20 books and counting, "Matthew Vandenberg author"). (Though I did write a whole book about Kanye as president). Being political and funny is extremely important and totally can change the world.
Hi J Finney, It's fiction, but I usually reference a lot of scholarly articles and mix it in with pop culture. One of my best books is Black Park (a cross between the comedies Black Books and South Park). It's 11 "episodes" very similar to South Park and very political. Also, Amériçaisian Psyche is probably my most important book, highlighting the absolute horror of the military-industrial-complex (through the eyes of a sociopathic lobbyist for "Waytheon"). Plus I've got 4 books on nuclear war (that I wrote a decade ago). And a few books about some feminists traveling to Mars and commenting on the craziness of U.S. politics while they're en route to the planet. Oh, and a choose-your-own-adventure set in Dubai, about an ambassador looking to buy an island for victims of domestic violence to flee to.
Comedy's role in dealing with hard truths is invaluable. It acts as a therapeutic and social tool, enabling individuals and communities to navigate challenging aspects of life with greater resilience and understanding.
Oh no, are they gonna cancel him too? Some ppl are just too fragile to hear the truth. I'm looking at both of you guys on the extreme left and off the charts right.
I'm a foreigner. I don't know this man's work and as usual unpicking comedy is as dry as ditchwater. However, there is some essential information and wisdom here for all of us because the ignorance and arrogance of the American right threatens all of us and the death of democracy in America has a direct impact of our lives
What a fantastic interview 🙌 The vital oil in life is a sense of humor. The equipment squeaks & moans without it. Nothing about life is so difficult or depressing, but it does settle down before a good laugh 😄
@@thebigdawgj ari Shaffir did it for the first three till he got cancelled for making fun of Kobe .. it was one of the funniest shows on tv till the fourth season
“I want to talk about issues, not people” that’s what was special and what I liked about Beyond the Scenes also… the talking TO people (or strangers, to refer to the interview with Toure) about important issues.
I think that is a real strength, to even do that with humor.
Very insightful information, Laughing is one of those mysterious wonders of the world. We don't know how it makes us feel better, it JUST DOES!
We do
Everything Roy Wood Junior does is worth listening to! Thank you for featuring him on this important topic.
Roy, your wall in the background is hilarious 😂
My vote is yours for the desk at the Daily Show (I wish they would let the audience vote - you'd win it, no contest)!!
Roy Wood Jr in a TED Talk? Yes please.
❤ your work Roy. Please keep on keeping on. I'm so baffled why Comedy Central hasn't rolled out the red carpet for you to the Daily Show's anchor chair. Maybe you have better things are on your horizon.
Hopefully you read this comment, Roy, since you read RUclips comments.
I love how you focus more on timeless themes than particular people. I try to do that in my writing as well (20 books and counting, "Matthew Vandenberg author"). (Though I did write a whole book about Kanye as president).
Being political and funny is extremely important and totally can change the world.
I’m always looking for new authors. What kind of stuff do you right about? Fiction or nonfiction?
Hi J Finney,
It's fiction, but I usually reference a lot of scholarly articles and mix it in with pop culture.
One of my best books is Black Park (a cross between the comedies Black Books and South Park). It's 11 "episodes" very similar to South Park and very political.
Also, Amériçaisian Psyche is probably my most important book, highlighting the absolute horror of the military-industrial-complex (through the eyes of a sociopathic lobbyist for "Waytheon").
Plus I've got 4 books on nuclear war (that I wrote a decade ago).
And a few books about some feminists traveling to Mars and commenting on the craziness of U.S. politics while they're en route to the planet.
Oh, and a choose-your-own-adventure set in Dubai, about an ambassador looking to buy an island for victims of domestic violence to flee to.
Comedy's role in dealing with hard truths is invaluable. It acts as a therapeutic and social tool, enabling individuals and communities to navigate challenging aspects of life with greater resilience and understanding.
Thank you for such a good insightful interview.😘💕💕💕I respect Roy Wood Jr., I enjoy his humor 😂😂😂😂😂
I stopped watching Ted talks but didn’t realize that they did interviews that are both entertaining and informational
Very nice guy 😊
This is a nice change... A TED talk that isn't a 6 year old telling me about how to be a better person...
Wow Thanks~~
Laughter is the best medicine. Unless you’re asthma, in which case, it’s ventolin.
thank you
Such an interesting topic
Agree on Truffling. Disagree on Breadcumbs an Mac.
You have to be able to laugh at the absurd to keep from crying
Oh no, are they gonna cancel him too? Some ppl are just too fragile to hear the truth. I'm looking at both of you guys on the extreme left and off the charts right.
Fun
I'm a foreigner. I don't know this man's work and as usual unpicking comedy is as dry as ditchwater. However, there is some essential information and wisdom here for all of us because the ignorance and arrogance of the American right threatens all of us and the death of democracy in America has a direct impact of our lives
What a fantastic interview 🙌
The vital oil in life is a sense of humor. The equipment squeaks &
moans without it.
Nothing about life is so
difficult or depressing, but it
does settle down before a
good laugh 😄
I'm tired of comedians getting attacked it's ridiculous
Everytime I see a South African flag hanging outside of a home that is insid SOUTH AFRICA, I treat it as a red flag.
🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸
Why do you support Hamas? You posted their flag.
this is the black guy from the office right?
Yes, this is Patrice O'Neal
@@Beunibster thanks
Ted talk talking about comedy ohh the irony ..from a guy that was given amazing shows and crashed and burned both
I know he ruined The Daily Show. What was the other?
@@thebigdawgj this is not happening
@gbghhful
Never heard of it, but if it lasted four seasons it must have been enjoyable to someone.
@@thebigdawgj ari Shaffir did it for the first three till he got cancelled for making fun of Kobe .. it was one of the funniest shows on tv till the fourth season