Laughing Through the Arab Spring with Bassem Youssef

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  • Опубликовано: 21 сен 2024
  • Chicago Ideas presented Bassem Youssef in conversation with Gigi Pritzker, seeing the pair parse Youssef's process, both then and now, with Youssef detailing a comedian's role in social and political activism.

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  • @bobobobo3142
    @bobobobo3142 11 месяцев назад +592

    watched him on piers morgan show recently and this guy is amazing. Very intelligent and funny. He changed my perspective about Palestine completely

    • @mariemlouhichiicen9231
      @mariemlouhichiicen9231 11 месяцев назад +25

      I totally agree with you

    • @squallleonheart8494
      @squallleonheart8494 11 месяцев назад +21

      He is one of the most popular comedian in Arab world.. He is a brave fella

    • @lindsayferguson2519
      @lindsayferguson2519 11 месяцев назад +10

      It was amazing

    • @patrickengel7770
      @patrickengel7770 11 месяцев назад +3

      I don’t see how he “destroyed” anyone 🤔 his argument was ad sarcasm, but he made no real valid point except “wars is bad” it’s like he doesn’t understand history and how all countries are started

    • @ali-r8y8z
      @ali-r8y8z 11 месяцев назад

      ​@@patrickengel7770ماذا تريد ان تعرف وانا اقول لك الحقيقة

  • @mlester72
    @mlester72 10 месяцев назад +35

    He also reminds me a bit of Robin Williams, not just his looks but some of his mannerisms and the way he is so relentlessly funny. His mind is constantly churning out jokes intertwined with astute sociopolitical observation. We are truly lucky to have him.

    • @mattbrown3549
      @mattbrown3549 10 месяцев назад +1

      @mlester72- Yes. You are right. There is something of Robin Williams in him even though I cannot explain what exactly it is.

    • @azeez3178
      @azeez3178 10 месяцев назад +3

      They share a Humanitarian sparkle carried by the craft of comedy & laughter

    • @saidholland5823
      @saidholland5823 7 месяцев назад +1

      Its treu bro even the same funny his voice is the same

  • @jamesr9071
    @jamesr9071 11 месяцев назад +207

    The Egyptian people are recognized for their distinct combination of seriousness and humor, which they maintain even during challenging periods

  • @ArtofGhori
    @ArtofGhori 11 месяцев назад +1170

    Who's here after he destroyed Piers Morgan on his own show?

  • @suzyibrahim4320
    @suzyibrahim4320 2 года назад +198

    Bassem is not just a stand up comedy presenter or a doctor , he is very well educated & well bred , have a high sense of humor personality. Very humble & we all love him

    • @MC-ny7iw
      @MC-ny7iw 11 месяцев назад +2

      Well bred like he is blue eyed? No bad genes?

    • @dionysus951
      @dionysus951 11 месяцев назад +3

      @@MC-ny7iw lol i think she meant well raised

    • @angelakostiuk1409
      @angelakostiuk1409 11 месяцев назад

      Humble. Now that is a joke.

    • @derpnerpwerp
      @derpnerpwerp 10 месяцев назад +2

      ​@@angelakostiuk1409shouldn't you be harassing a barista or something?

    • @grmpEqweer
      @grmpEqweer 7 месяцев назад

      Bassem is perhaps the best satirist I've seen.❤

  • @Fotini13
    @Fotini13 11 месяцев назад +128

    Bassem has been around for ages! I’m happy to see people watching again! He’s amazing!

  • @hajjimass3337
    @hajjimass3337 11 месяцев назад +82

    Never heard of him only saw him on Piers’s show . What a talented and one million character. You make me proud You make humanity proud.
    جزاك الله خيرا

  • @shawkiabdullah4942
    @shawkiabdullah4942 8 месяцев назад +4

    Amazing same thing happened to me he totally changed my perspective concerning Israeli Palestinian conflict. I saw the Piers Morgan show and I saw it more than at least 3 times and every time I laughed to death. Greetings from Ethiopia

  • @habibrehman6440
    @habibrehman6440 10 месяцев назад +15

    I love how his straight up and not giving you bs. We need more people like him in the world.

  • @MuhidiNabdul768
    @MuhidiNabdul768 11 месяцев назад +78

    This guy being your doctorm is like having Dr. House. A lot of dark humor.

  • @sonogabri1
    @sonogabri1 10 месяцев назад +7

    Bassem for President ( of any Country ) !!!!!!!!!!

  • @taaltool3412
    @taaltool3412 10 месяцев назад +6

    He present the real Arab personality sad, honest and broken from inside.. reminding me with this poetry:
    think that I am dancing among you as a joy,
    for the bird is dancing slaughtered from the intensity of pain!
    ~Abu al-Tayyib al-Mutanabbi( great Arab poet)

  • @igbl108
    @igbl108 11 месяцев назад +37

    I remember being in the 8th grade learning about the Arab Spring in New Jersey while it was happening, in school. Funnily, we were educated through Bassem Youssef videos!

  • @raskeisar4049
    @raskeisar4049 11 месяцев назад +18

    Thank you Bassem habibi for slapping piers Morgan 🎉

  • @badilamu
    @badilamu 10 месяцев назад +19

    He is a surgeon? A Comedian Doctor, he is a genius

  • @ReneeKnightYogaRani
    @ReneeKnightYogaRani 7 месяцев назад +2

    Thank you Bassem for teaching the world with laughter!

  • @smmn722
    @smmn722 6 лет назад +42

    i felt very emotional when he said both my parents are dead and the success i made in Egypt is taken away from me :(

    • @nooraqueen2716
      @nooraqueen2716 4 года назад +1

      Where is the part

    • @adnanelamrani6659
      @adnanelamrani6659 11 месяцев назад +3

      @@nooraqueen2716 i know it's 3 years later, but here : 21:09

  • @ashrafel-baroudi8835
    @ashrafel-baroudi8835 4 года назад +56

    We miss him a lot here in Egypt. this was a very good interview though. And yes it is very true how can you feel exiled and even estranged in your own country. Don't be fooled by his humor as he went through some tragic situations. His father was ran over by a car while crossing the street in Cairo. He was never been able to come "home" to attend his own Dad's funeral! Americans..don't take your freedom for granted.. use it and do your part.

    • @ausendundeinenacht1
      @ausendundeinenacht1 3 года назад +1

      Americans..don't take your freedom for granted.. use it and do your part.
      ACTUALLY
      WESTERNERS .don't take your freedom for granted.. use it and do your part.

    • @harshkumarf4379
      @harshkumarf4379 3 года назад +7

      well every country needs a persona like him ,,, i am an indian and i am willing to trade 100's of news anchors just to have 1 jon stewart or basseem ,,,

    • @grmpEqweer
      @grmpEqweer 7 месяцев назад

      In my opinion, freedom to speak out about injustice equals a moral duty to do so, as so many do not have the right or ability to speak.
      ...I'm weird.

  • @marnivictoriaorpahalfayed3929
    @marnivictoriaorpahalfayed3929 2 года назад +15

    A million of likes from an Egyptian in Nigeria.

  • @AtabekZingi
    @AtabekZingi 3 года назад +13

    Bassem we miss you like a family member. I hope one day our Egypt will welcome you as a son and that you feel the warmth of her bosom. But for now, stay away and safe, your teaching has nested and brought fruits.

  • @ahmedyahia442
    @ahmedyahia442 7 лет назад +124

    to me and a lot of my generation Bassem is the only real idol we have and he will always be like that

    • @maxmudxareed1345
      @maxmudxareed1345 6 лет назад +2

      your brainwashed

    • @LI-vt2kf
      @LI-vt2kf 4 года назад +2

      Maxmud Xareed says the one who is brainwashed

    • @dukaman7614
      @dukaman7614 4 года назад

      @@maxmudxareed1345 you support Trump or al sisi????

    • @doctorphones1388
      @doctorphones1388 11 месяцев назад

      لا معقود الا الله وحده لا شريك له
      وباسم حبيبنا الجدع ❤

  • @yvonnemiles7633
    @yvonnemiles7633 9 месяцев назад

    Fancy having him as your doctor, it would be wonderful. As long as you didn’t have a really bad condition! If you did you could pass over laughing! I’ve just discovered this gentleman and I think he’s amazing! From the UK..

  • @compassionatecurmudgeon7025
    @compassionatecurmudgeon7025 5 лет назад +40

    It's pretty hard to be successful and display the kind of grace Bassem does. I'm impressed

  • @asmaahessien6107
    @asmaahessien6107 6 лет назад +51

    Bassem is really my ideal,he inspires me .I'm so proud that we 've such a great man in Egypt .He was banished away from his homeland just cuz he wanted a true democracy.

    • @user-zt7ie9rr1x
      @user-zt7ie9rr1x 10 месяцев назад

      There is no true democracy, go back to ancient Athens if you want true democracy

  • @ayanjoemusic
    @ayanjoemusic 7 лет назад +108

    love from India! Keep the spirit of satire alive, Sir.

    • @malakkhalil538
      @malakkhalil538 6 лет назад

      Arabic

    • @harshkumarf4379
      @harshkumarf4379 3 года назад +2

      @@mariamalheeny4106 he knows that ,,, he is jsut saying love from india ,,

  • @AdhamMagdy
    @AdhamMagdy 7 лет назад +74

    a thousand likes from Egypt

  • @asmaaibrahim2753
    @asmaaibrahim2753 11 месяцев назад +11

    ❤ humanity is open minded for wise free people like u thanks

  • @marwansafwat303
    @marwansafwat303 5 лет назад +45

    I'm really proud of you.. for what you did in Egypt when everyone just did what they have told to and i really miss your show..hope you have a good life with your wife and daughter and your book will be famous one day.
    And by the way i really liked the host she's smart and a good listener with interesting questions and a good smile :)

  • @relaxingsoundsofnature2022
    @relaxingsoundsofnature2022 10 месяцев назад +3

    Amazing... different dynamic than the pierce morgan interview, understandbly given the gaza genocide... you can feel with pierce hes trying to shed new light on an old issue but here he was more relaxed and showed how his thinking process was very practical..

  • @alikool0001
    @alikool0001 5 лет назад +93

    I hope we get someone like him in India.
    We have similar conditions growing in India.

  • @yohtuba7965
    @yohtuba7965 2 года назад +11

    I came late to this party and this man. I must apologise and bow before the greatness of Bassem. He may have been inspired by JS but his courage is undeniable and should be celebrated from the top of every minaret across the world and each TV station. Thank you Bassem.

  • @sagrodasia
    @sagrodasia 11 месяцев назад +8

    Never too late Bassem detour to Kuala Lumpur. I promise you will not be disappointed

  • @waqqashanafi
    @waqqashanafi 11 месяцев назад +11

    What a legend.

  • @HM88848
    @HM88848 11 месяцев назад +10

    Amazing man. Find so much relatable as an Indian.

  • @LeonaHolisticCoach
    @LeonaHolisticCoach 7 месяцев назад +1

    I completely agree with "my advice is not to take anybody's advice". Each one of us is unique with a unique experience bound by our senses and perception of time and place "reality"

  • @fateenahmed120
    @fateenahmed120 4 года назад +16

    From egypt... We proud of you❤️

    • @swisskiwi1478
      @swisskiwi1478 9 месяцев назад

      I know it must be hard for you that he had to leave but I thank you for sharing him with the world, especially where we need his perspective on what is happening with the Palestinian people.🙏

    • @theresefournier3269
      @theresefournier3269 5 месяцев назад

      ​@@swisskiwi1478❤

  • @doriegiron3536
    @doriegiron3536 10 месяцев назад +4

    Mr.Bassem..you are superb.❤

  • @mspinkflipflops5681
    @mspinkflipflops5681 5 лет назад +39

    We miss him a lot, miss being heard!

  • @rabebjrad1417
    @rabebjrad1417 7 лет назад +47

    So inspirational

    • @yahyaali8013
      @yahyaali8013 7 лет назад +4

      Rabeb Jrad Yeah I totally agree with you 👏👏

  • @fartunyusuf7762
    @fartunyusuf7762 10 месяцев назад +2

    Mr. Bassan wishes we had more like u god bless you

  • @MC-ny7iw
    @MC-ny7iw 11 месяцев назад +12

    Almost always satire is language restricted. One comedian who is very good at his mother language would not fare well in another language, let alone most English speakers speak barely only one language (Trevor Noah one exception, but as far I know he makes Comedy only in English, even if he speaks several other language) can you imagine John steward, John Oliver, colbert being good comedians in spanish French or any other language? Youssef is great even if English is not his mother tongue. Amazing!

    • @timgimmy609
      @timgimmy609 10 месяцев назад

      so true. also he’s not fluent but jon stewart had a hilarious bit in arabic when he came on bassem’s show in egypt

  • @bobmotos66
    @bobmotos66 10 месяцев назад +3

    This guy is good I feel his pain you’re off the hook bro welcome to America buddy

  • @cyberstorm7140
    @cyberstorm7140 11 месяцев назад +11

    I came to know this man after he pierced the Morgan 😅

    • @ali-r8y8z
      @ali-r8y8z 11 месяцев назад +1

      باسم يوسف كان لة برنامج رائع فى التليفزيون فى مصر كان يسمى برنامجة باسم البرنامج وكان رائع يمكنك البحث عنه لن تملى من الضحك

  • @mohamedsallam9540
    @mohamedsallam9540 7 лет назад +25

    not getting too much along with his ideas but listening to him is so amazing each time each interview is so fantastic and I like the way he is being so funny.
    And of course I'm really missing his Friday show it was a phenomenal one ..

  • @engysol2937
    @engysol2937 10 месяцев назад +3

    Since 2011 B Y still cracking the best jokes

  • @m7md_y7yy
    @m7md_y7yy 5 лет назад +12

    I love Bassem Youssef ❤❤❤

  • @derpnerpwerp
    @derpnerpwerp 10 месяцев назад +8

    Wow.. he was a cardiothoracic surgeon too? This dude is doing a loooot more with his life than me

    • @theresefournier3269
      @theresefournier3269 5 месяцев назад

      There's a time for everything (and everyone's own destiny) under the sun❤

  • @ali2naveed
    @ali2naveed 11 месяцев назад +4

    Youssef explaining living in Egypt i felt like he is explaining life living in Pakistan in 2023

  • @ajiththomas3584
    @ajiththomas3584 11 месяцев назад +2

    Bassam what I love is honesty coupled with the wit to which there is no rejoinder

  • @lianeliwa3740
    @lianeliwa3740 6 лет назад +10

    We miss you and the show 😔😞

    • @adityask277
      @adityask277 3 года назад

      Would love to have him in India

  • @hboochichan8881
    @hboochichan8881 5 лет назад +12

    So brilliant, thanks for the interview good job👏

  • @mohanadhossam2205
    @mohanadhossam2205 2 года назад +12

    An absolute Egyptian source of pride

  • @XV37
    @XV37 11 месяцев назад +10

    I believe you are Robin Williams of the Middle East. Unique human beings that make God laugh.

    • @ssb1056
      @ssb1056 11 месяцев назад +2

      Why can’t he just be the unique person he is- an Egyptian!

    • @XV37
      @XV37 11 месяцев назад +1

      @@ssb1056 He's truly one-of-a-kind, especially when it comes to his talent as a comedian. He even humorously likens himself to the 'John Stewart of Egypt.' His quick wit is exceptionally distinctive and brings to mind the comedic brilliance of Robin Williams. So, relax, it's meant as a compliment, not a detraction.

  • @nesrinekhalifa12
    @nesrinekhalifa12 11 месяцев назад +2

    Thank you all ❤
    I am really tired.. over whelmed.. and just need to settle down abit.. 😊
    I think you all are too..
    So I will rest today.. if you need me I am here.. but I think we should 'all' rest today..
    Just please.. no more blood 😢😢

  • @mam2286able
    @mam2286able 11 месяцев назад +2

    STILL HERE ENJOYING

  • @Violinist265
    @Violinist265 10 месяцев назад +1

    Bassim you are amazing may Allah bless you and your family ❤ I am an old fan since your early RUclips days you were always so talented and extremely funny

  • @NoapteaMintii
    @NoapteaMintii 10 месяцев назад +2

    He is looking better with full beard. 🙂

  • @bulletafx
    @bulletafx 7 лет назад +9

    Thanks for uploading
    great talk

  • @sadigeltai
    @sadigeltai 11 месяцев назад +4

    The only good thing about Piers show is that he gave us a chance to discover Bassem talent, weldone Bassem

  • @ribeirojorge5064
    @ribeirojorge5064 9 месяцев назад

    The Differentiation of Culture and Propaganda is Education versus Distraction ❤️💚💜

  • @210monther
    @210monther 7 лет назад +15

    Amazing talk, thnx a lot for the interview

  • @raniaaljundi1700
    @raniaaljundi1700 6 лет назад +12

    برافو باسم استمر .. الحياه ما بتوقف

  • @Moira-v8e
    @Moira-v8e 8 месяцев назад

    Good man who speaks only truth & has the incredible ability to use comedy & humor when supporting Palestine 🇵🇸 👏 👍

  • @IbnALsultanah
    @IbnALsultanah 6 лет назад +24

    This man is a super genius.

  • @brianferguson7840
    @brianferguson7840 9 месяцев назад +2

    A brilliant comedian 😂 A philosopher 🤔 A warm hearted humanitarian 😌 And the guy is cardio thoracic surgeon 🤨 I have sooooo wasted my life😂😂😂

  • @Bashir-m5x
    @Bashir-m5x 11 месяцев назад +2

    love your interview with piers Morgan show. he deserved to be humbled thank you very much.

  • @ibrahimosman9170
    @ibrahimosman9170 10 месяцев назад

    Sense of humor full of wit is an égyptien trait across the board. Bassem retained the heritage in a likely adulterated environment in the region.

  • @geraltofrivia5783
    @geraltofrivia5783 3 года назад +4

    We miss you man

  • @FredHandle1
    @FredHandle1 6 лет назад +5

    ''PPl who won't acknowledge facts if they disagree with their ideology''. I was looking for that statement.

    • @theresefournier3269
      @theresefournier3269 5 месяцев назад +1

      Rather than admit they have been forever fooled, most go on be-lie-ving whatever it is they have been conditioned to accept.
      We have to live with it.
      For now

    • @FredHandle1
      @FredHandle1 5 месяцев назад

      @@theresefournier3269
      True, its the foolish pride of a spoiled child who is too lazy to learn.

  • @greeko25
    @greeko25 6 лет назад +9

    He is brilliant

  • @Camaverde
    @Camaverde 4 года назад +3

    I’m saudi and I miss his show too

  • @Kayydddden
    @Kayydddden 11 месяцев назад +7

    Somebody come look at this!!

  • @AngelAngel-gr1wv
    @AngelAngel-gr1wv 4 года назад +2

    Love u basem and Miss your show

  • @donkhayal7486
    @donkhayal7486 7 лет назад +9

    You are the best of the best.
    O_O

  • @amwalonline
    @amwalonline 10 месяцев назад +1

    Totally agree about Mango... the MANGO you eat is cucumber.

  • @raniaaljundi1700
    @raniaaljundi1700 6 лет назад +5

    Good job Bassem continue

  • @eslamnahla
    @eslamnahla 7 лет назад +6

    I miss your show

  • @jinanmassouh5031
    @jinanmassouh5031 10 месяцев назад +1

    Amazing Bassem

  • @TheGladysslim
    @TheGladysslim 7 лет назад +5

    we miss u dr bassem

  • @21972012145525
    @21972012145525 11 месяцев назад +3

    He should do his show on RUclips from la.

  • @aynar_jn9kd
    @aynar_jn9kd 11 месяцев назад +1

    Coming from his interview with piers

  • @fathimachaudhri9757
    @fathimachaudhri9757 11 месяцев назад +4

    Lol love mango 😁
    Never tasted an eygyptian mango though

    • @swisskiwi1478
      @swisskiwi1478 9 месяцев назад

      They are in a class of their own! Delicious.

  • @Izatou
    @Izatou 3 года назад +8

    Smart guy and very talented it very weird he has no chance in his land-home but it’s Arabic countries unfortunately

  • @sputnik1315
    @sputnik1315 11 месяцев назад +1

    He said he miss Egypt but HIS Egypt is not there anymore. I too miss my Egypt (I studied in Cairo) but I discovered in 1980 that my Egypt has long gone. So Bassem misses a country I don't even miss.

  • @gnomechimpsky6189
    @gnomechimpsky6189 7 лет назад +8

    Good stuff!

  • @yaabro663
    @yaabro663 3 года назад +5

    Mirrors don't lie and lucky for you Bassem, they don't laugh.
    I would make a joke about your life Mr Youssef but I see life already beat me to it.

  • @ajiththomas3584
    @ajiththomas3584 11 месяцев назад +1

    Bassam love you stay Bassam and alive

  • @mdenayetraza4378
    @mdenayetraza4378 5 лет назад +10

    the host is amazing

  • @islamforhumanity1103
    @islamforhumanity1103 5 месяцев назад

    Bassem is just best

  • @mahmmoudmahmed4493
    @mahmmoudmahmed4493 6 лет назад +4

    You are smart so smart

  • @peterallen2578
    @peterallen2578 Год назад +1

    The real mvp!!!!!

  • @BilqeesZaman-e8c
    @BilqeesZaman-e8c 9 месяцев назад

    Basseeem 👏👏👏

  • @faisalaldahere
    @faisalaldahere 7 лет назад +9

    Bassem I'm with you with almost everything but for the record, there is an Egyptian show called Jo show aired from turkey that is getting millions of view and it is doing the same things you did with no limits because it is aired from Turkey not from Egypt

    • @AdhamMagdy
      @AdhamMagdy 7 лет назад +6

      faisal aldahere it's nice but a bit dull and very biased to the muslim brotherhood.. but it's not bad

    • @nonaatta8566
      @nonaatta8566 6 лет назад +2

      Its not funny

  • @ToniHinch-kq6nm
    @ToniHinch-kq6nm 11 месяцев назад

    That's more viewers than every Twitter account has. Even she can't think for herself, just follow the medias lead.

  • @ausendundeinenacht1
    @ausendundeinenacht1 3 года назад

    gorgeous man!
    beautyful INSIDE and OUTSIDE

  • @JohnDoe-yi9rm
    @JohnDoe-yi9rm 9 месяцев назад

    Does anyone have the link to view the movie about Bassem that is mentioned in this video?

  • @bouldersuechtig
    @bouldersuechtig 11 месяцев назад +1

    Nice guy!!

  • @q8forme943
    @q8forme943 10 месяцев назад

    @35:00 the island were Saudi to begin with it was temporary given to Egypt to help during the war of 1967 in Jamal AbduAlNasser days
    And still under the Egyptian military control

  • @ToniHinch-kq6nm
    @ToniHinch-kq6nm 11 месяцев назад

    Hi everyone! I love you all

  • @photoboy
    @photoboy 3 года назад +1

    I think what's most character is the host, they make the guest look like a show animal.