Trevor Noah speaks at Princeton University's 2021 Class Day
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- Опубликовано: 27 май 2024
- Author, comedian and ‘The Daily Show’ host Trevor Noah participated in a Q&A with seniors for Princeton's virtual 2021 Class Day ceremony. Class Day co-chairs Morgan Smith '21, Kamya Yadav '21 and Michael Wang '21 not only spoke to Noah about comedy and the pandemic's lessons but also inducted Noah as an honorary member of the Class of 2021.
On May 15, Emmy Award-winning talk show host and comedian Trevor Noah spoke to Princeton University graduates for Class Day, an annual event organized by senior class members that takes place one day before the commencement ceremony.
In a Q&A session with Class Day co-chairs Michael Wang, Morgan Smith and Kamya Yadav, Noah spoke about his journey to becoming a comedian as well as the lessons he’s learned about risk-taking throughout his career.
“Number one, not all risks are worth taking,” he told the students, while emphasizing that some risk will require you to think about the impact your decision could have on not only you, but those around you.
For example, Noah explained that as a comedian, if he’s trying to tell a joke that may come off the wrong way, then he will spend more time cleaning up what he likes to call “the target of the joke” in order to “minimize the risk.”
“What I do know is comedy, not just professional comedy but even between human beings, interpersonal comedy, is all contextual,” he says. “You can say something Morgan to your friends that a stranger could never say to you because you have the context of your friendship.”
In today’s social media age, Noah urged students to understand how easy it is for the context of a conversation to get lost, making it even more important to be mindful of how their words or actions might impact others.
“And so when I look at risk, I try and mitigate as much as I can that happening because...I don’t have time to offend people,” he says. “I’m not even trying to. I don’t benefit anything from that.”
Noah also spoke to the students about his hope for the future as he reflected on the impact the coronavirus pandemic has had this past year.
“I hope that after this we have a little more compassion in going like, ’Wow, you’re unemployed. I know what it’s like to be unemployed because coronavirus made me unemployed,” he said. “Or, ‘Wow, you’re sick or disabled. I understand these things a little bit more because temporarily I experienced these same statuses.’”
Moving forward, he said he hopes that everyone operates “with a certain sense of compassion” because one of his fears, “especially for America, is that coronavirus will merely become a blip on the radar where people learn nothing from it.”
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Trevor Noah speaks at Princeton University's 2021 Class Day
Trevor is not simply a comedian. His raw intelligence, his articulation of the issues and his grasp of world affairs, societies is mind boggling. Outstanding work.
Couldn't have said it any better.
You captured it all.
Agreed but the comedy gets me through it and puts a smile on my face and a sense of humor to go forward through these very tough times.
I couldn't have said it better
Spot on
Yes, always enjoyed his comments, well read, thanks to his mother and grandmother.
Nuuradiin, you captured it perfectly 🇸🇴
The fact that he memorized their names and actually mentioned them in his responses and examples is just humbling
O
That's the simplest thing he can do.
This man reads wide and has interviewed lots of remarkable people on/with their work.
You can tell the Class President at the beginning was legit hyped for Trevor to address them. I'd be excited too!!!
i could hear her voice deep down screaming from that smile
Trevor is by far the most fluent English speaker. He is so clear and easy to understand. Do you agree?
The English bullies made it the first language in Africa.
@@stormyweather8798 Africa is 1 huge continent hey, like Australia, Asia etc. It has over 50 countries which were colonised by other different countries. Some countries were colonised by France, Portugal, Holland and many others. Not all African countries have English as their "official" language. So no English was forced in Africa as it is a giant continent and not a country.
@@nhlakanakhwela1037 mtshele
@@bongephiwazulu6373 Laba ba ignorant kabi. Bazenza os'yazi bengazi twa.
@@stormyweather8798 Haha that's so ignorant. In South Africa alone we have 11 official languages (only 2 of them of European origin), and not everybody (no matter what ethnicity, black, white, coloured, mixed race, or asian) speaks English as well as Trevor does. And as far as the rest of Africa goes, there are far more fluent French and Portuguese speakers than first language English speakers...
Our South African Hero
We’re proud of you Trevor “Mr Noah”
Love from beautiful Cape Town 🇿🇦
And Extra love from Ethiopia 🇪🇹 living in Montreal. African luv ❤
African❤️
He is one human being who's worked hard to earn his platform and now we all get to appreciate how amazing he is.
yEAH FUCKINnIGAAAA
Qua ???
Trevor Noah, a man that hardly need to use curse words to make himself to be heard, he is more than a “comedian”, he speak with empathy, knowledge and always humbled! The son of Patricia 😊 stay that way
If you know what to say, you don't have to fall back on expletives.
Amen 👍🏻🇿🇦
Indeed, comedy that uses vulgarity turns me off.
I'm always so impressed by Trevor's insights and humbleness. He's wise beyond his years.
he's a whimpy little queen lol
@@HillTrekkerSarge jealous???
His humility and wisdom stuns me too
Thank you Trevor
@@HillTrekkerSarge Okay. And who are you? Exactly.
This is Patricia's son.
Wow. His closing remark hit me deep... "Don't let the world be the same way as it was when you came into it."
Definitely added to my top 5 favorite quotes of all time
💯% agree. 💯%
I love how Trevor just chillin talking to Princeton University student with his hoodie. Looks comfortable
The thumbnail threw me off a bit, I was really expecting him to wear a suit but at least it's a Princeton sweatshirt 🤷🏽♀️
The hoodie is labelled Princeton anyways
"Home is where my people are" 💕💙❤💓💖♥
Trevor is an amazing human being. I love seeing how he easily expresses his point of view of the world.
You're amazing as well - "shooting my shot 😂 "
Hope you're even more beautiful on the inside as you are on the outside?
Totally agree, amazing
Trevor Noah is not just any funny comedian. He is very well spoken in various topics and has a great insight in serious subjects as well.
"Don't let [the world] be the same way it was before you came into it"
- Trevor Noah, 2021
"Fool me once shame on you, fool me twice umm um ahmm ummm umm shame on you again."
- George W Bush.2001.
@@tomadams3528 lmao 😂
Trevor speaks like a philosopher, thoughtful, insightful👌 👏 👍 ❤💯
So proud of you Trevor!!!
He was Socrates in a previous life, and yes, I'm psychic
@@ramonareinhold8424 what a BOLD STATEMENT
Yes his Eloquent but so is alot other celebrities
"Comedy is speaking the truth", I really like him
A great and a wise soul, the son of Patricia, a citizen of the world and an inspiring human. Thanks for being around Mr. Noah. May God bless you.
Having seen him talk about growing up South Africa, where he had a difficult childhood; I am grateful that he developed such philosophical humor. He grew well into his shoes, as they say.
I can see Mr Noah being emotional there. Thank you for flying the African flag Mr Noah. Africa is proud of you.
Absolutely right and well said!!
Amen 💖🇿🇦🤩👍🏻
Trevor,
The smartest dude I've ever known. Whenever he opens his mouth there's something new to learn.
Thanks so much for all you do.
You're a blessing to the world ❤️
Exactly
Don't let the world be the same as when you entered it. - Trevor Noah.
"Fool me once shame on you, fool me twice umm um ahmm umm umm shame on you again."
- George W Bush.
These graduates had some really great questions for him. Congratulations class of 2021!
Hi Jim no ok p
I can listen to him speaking whole day
@@hannetgordon7889 For what?
The man who sets a new standard for comedy and in my prediction will change America. And he’s not even American.
Sometimes it takes an outsider with a different view of the world to open people's eyes and bring change. Please stay in our lives Trevor!
You'd be amazed at how common that actually is. Do you know the last time an "American genius" was actually born and raised in America?
Yes, home is where your people are. Can only confirm.
Trevor Noah is a super intelligent, humble inspiring speaker...💕⚘🇿🇦
To call Trevor Noah a comedian is kind of reductionist. He is a social commentator who makes people laugh and reflect on their attitudes and beliefs
Uhhhh but he makes jokes, so what is he, comedian😂😂😂
@@godswillchijioke1320 a social commentator with a funny bone
So true. 🙌🏽🙌🏽
livewithdignity big grammar😂😂😂
@@godswillchijioke1320 and apt, I'd like to think. But thanks, I take that as a compliment
Trevor is very intelligent and he communicates it so well...
Right..... he’s a great communicator!
It takes an intelligent mind to understand that, Julie :)
"I study hoodlie" I just love Trevor, always a ray of sunshine in my day 🤩
He is a precious gift to the world. I love you trevor❤️❤️
He nailed my fear. I appreciate you Trevor. I love the country you came from. It's desperately faulty (like everywhere) but it's oh so beautiful.
*'Mr. NOAH' hits different.*
@Mavys Zachary - Yes definitely. By any measure Trevor Noah commands that level of respect. I was pleasantly surprized that the entire panel demonstrated the same level of respect towards him. He deserves it.
Fascinated by how he remembers NAMES. It makes it more of a conversation than an interview
Mee too!
My observation exactly!
Yes
He mentioned their names more than once to feel at home and it a more relaxed conversation.
Loved it
That's the sign of a professional.
@@noguruespanol - Exactly. That is a basic memory retention technique. Immediately use/repeat new information as quickly as possible to "cement" that knowledge. As someone else has already stated, Trevor Noah is a consummate professional.
The luckiest graduating class.
Sounded strange when they said that “Mr. Noah is a comedian”…….Then I realized that, that was because I’d stop seeing him as a “comedian” from a while back ago….after he’d became a world class political commentator…..Better than those on CNN, MSNBC and FOX…..With comedy just being like icing on the cake.
I saw Trevor as a Satirist. Millennials are more familiar with comedy.
But he also comments on other things. Intelligent people talk about ideas and can laugh at themselves; regular folk talk about the day and the news; the ignorant talk about each other.
Amen 👍🏻💖🤩🇿🇦
"The way you think the world is,... isn't. It's just how your world is."
Trevor Noah, 2021
My man dropping wisdom everywhere 😍
Well, that's it. I'm enrolling into college to study hoodie management and my major will be sweatpants and general hoodie zoom couture.
What a well-deserved induction, congratulations Trevor!
Trevor Noah, I love your heart, humility and compassion for humanity. I definitely relate to your hopes and fears. Keep the good work up
The only thing I don't like about him is that he actually interviewed Logan Paul...
I love how diverse the class is at Princeton! so heartwarming to see
Trevor’s killing it! C’mon Princeton give this guy an Honorary PHD in Sociology!
Not that Trevor don't deserve it but they don't even give it for folks who slog for 8 years or more.
OMG! I wonder if he ever finished school in SA. I doubt it.
@@cecilejoubert7933 expected from an afrikaners
@@sonicblare in my opinion Trevor doesn't need any honorary degree from any university, cos his wisdom is way beyond his years in this world and his intelligence & being humble can't be simply can't be defined or limited by a honorary degree from an educational institution. He is an institution himself with a positive influence on millions around the globe at almost no cost.
He deserves a PhD in 'Loveology'
Am I the only one who fell in love with him by the end of the video? 😆 Such a great mind, such a humble person!
This made my cold hearted self cry. Beautiful.
How can there be any dislikes to this outstanding interview of an amazing human being!!!!!
You can always expect that from criminal Trump's supporters.
This man is a genius. Thank you for this video.
I'm a final year University Student in South Africa and this has been really informative 🎓🙏🏽🔥🔥🔥
Trevor is so intelligent. Very captivating and fascinating listening to...
"Traveling is the antidote to ignorance." Was just thinking, yesterday, and wondering if there is a relationship to being conservative vs being liberal, not as an absolute, but as a factor, of people that live in one place (or mostly one place) their whole lives vs people that have lived in several places throughout the country.
This will sound very zero-sum, but I feel like conservatives travel to affirm to themselves the lie that they are better than everyone, while liberals travel to affirm to themselves that we are all the same people.
@@GuyVinmara - Sure. Certainly worth thinking about.
Was just thinking that!
Dr .Trevor Noah yea that title is well deserved,highly talented young man.
son of Africa winning ....
This was so very sweet. Congratulations to all of the graduating class of 2021. 😁
It literally feels like Trevor is being interviewed for a position lol
Incredible human being , Trevor Noah
This was so sweet to watch. Thank you so much Trevor Noah for everything you do and the way you do it.
He's great at it there is no doubt about it.
Amiya you look beautiful ❤️
Trevor,this was wonderful.Bless you for making this a very intellectual and compassionate interview.We need people like you to break down the barriers,and to embrace our humanity no matter who we are..Thanks again.
I love Trevor's intellect and his ability to turn interviews into natural flowing conversations.
So nice to see Richardson/ Alexander Hall! Great to see Princeton again. Excellent choice of Trevor Noah!
Well, well. What a joy to listen to Trevor at any time. And one correction to the students. Trevor isn't just inspiring to you youngsters. I am 65 and I am deeply inspired by Trevor too.
Isn't it strange that through Trevor's "comedy" there is more voice of reason, more common sense than through the politicians in their endless name calling and irrational party bunkering ?
And of course he's intelligent, humble .... and lets not forget FUNNY !!!!
Great to see for me that he's inspiring young folks too and that there is a chance thats some of the bright faces we have seen today will move on into leadership roles in future society.
I'm 22.What wondeful kind words. Thankyou.
@@ML-ni1tk My pleasure. You know, the trick is that its all in good education. good education at home, in school and through people like Trevor who can put out the truth in a "timeless" and funny way. Your generation is better and earlier educated than mine ever was. That also leads to being more conscious earlier, and being conscious more early leads to see the truth earlier and easier. And that will lead to a better future for all of us because the truth can never be fully hidden from conscious people. And seeing the truth always leads to the best actions and reactions. People who've listened to Trevor for a while will never be able to fall for idiots (pardon my words) like trump again.
Keep learning, keep enjoying life, and of course keep watching Trevor ..... I am sure he's just getting started ;-)
Outstanding !! I wish he could run for President. He is a precious gift to the world.
Nah, he's way too good to be a politician. Politicians for the most part are mediocre shills. And yes, he makes me feel better. Not worse or bored or sick. Get my drift?
Not a politician . .. yes certainly a special gift to the world .
Simply irreplaceable!!!
TREVOR NOAH Is damn right in factual analysis of Life lessons and surroundings.
Genius. U dont get tired or bored watching/listening to Trevor Noah. A very good African export to the world. Proud of u man.
From Ghana 🇬🇭
Such a touching definition of home. Not necessarily a physical location but being with loving and supporting people.
Trevor is gifted and shares that gift with all.
Congratulations Trevor Noah, you’re such an inspiration!! 👏🏽👏🏽
Trevor, have you received a more praiseworthy, decent, down-to-earth and appropriately crafted introduction?
Congratulations Trevor! You’ve done all those things! You should be proud. Thank you for educating and inspiring us through laughter! #MrNoah
John Oliver > Trever Noah > Stephen Colbert
All of them truly amazing though - so glad that Jon Stewart raised his lackeys well lol
Noah at Princeton, the Class Day.
Sweet to watch!
On travelling . I wish he would visit Nigeria and Ghana 😂
I suppose one day Trevor Noah will be given nobel peace prize for his actions. Do you guys not think so?
Congratulations Sir.
Thank you for the joy you bring through your comedy.
I find Trevor's comedy very informative too
Belonging...it's how people make you feel. Thank you for this.
After Corona let's move forward with compassion... Something i picked up and will spread around... Thank you Trevor "Mr. Noah"
Do you guys realize that each of those students kept saying "Mr Trevor Noah" respect. Their parents did an amazing job.
Congrats Trevor! I love your comedy and your hoodies! Congrats to the class of 2021!🎊
Mr. Noah, is a well spoken man. 😁
We are proud of you, keep doing the best. South Africa Gauteng Jozi
I watched it on Princeton's online commencement celebration, as my grandniece was in graduating class. What fun!
Very true comedy is about telling the truth which people doesn't want go public with in humorous way.😭
I enjoy him more because he is so genuine. Where other comedians who have writers seem to be reading other people’s work. He is very clever.
He wore the hoodie😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
The class president keeping it all together is incredible. I may not have done as well as she did.
I'm a 61 yr old white woman from a small midwest town and since I've started to realize my own truths. Thank u Trevor for helping me be less ignorant, opening my eyes and the continuation of lessons I look forward to.
Wooooo congratulations to all the graduates and Woooooooo trevor noah
I actually heard that! 😂
@@veemaliz5949 me tooo🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇸🇩🇸🇩🇸🇩❤️
My gosh, he's so right about the "point of fragmentation." It's already happening.
Trevor you will always be the best . I don't fan out on people but I will gladly fan out on you. So relatable!! 😊
What a beautiful human being, Trevor. 💕
He's a chump!
Keep up the positive work Trevor. Stay true to yourself.
wow......just wow😯😓
'World are bigger than your world' and 'no one correct way of doing anything' great thinking and humble way to say that we should not live like a frog who dwells in a well.
Oh....wow! So much love and respect Trevor sir. 🤗🤗🤗🤗❤🙆♀️🙋♀️🥳
Trevor can you make a joke about this conversation/experience later?😂🤣😂🤣
How did the intro host bring me to tears just speaking facts. Man...
Trevor Noah is just AWESOME - full stop!
Hello I like your comment can we know more about eachother
I love Trevor Noah. He's so intelligent.
He inspires me all the time, being an African.
I absolutely love Trevor! Graduates, terrific and stimulating questions. Trevor, articulate and insightful answers. Kudos guys.
17:55 i appreciate the honest emotion and you deserve every honor remember that Trevor
his justification for what does a home mean and what is a sense of belonging is ON POINT
As with Elon Musk, Trevor has made South Africa really proud. Viva, Trev, viva!!
Greetings from Cape Town.
Beautiful! Congratulations Mr Noah! Thank you for sharing your views and for impacting society with your comedy🙏🏽
I just love listening to Trevor Noah.
He's so intuitive, precise, pays attention and just gives hope. He's also right about America and Covid-19