David Baddiel Argues that Anti-Semitism Is Racism in Jews Don't Count

Comedian and writer David Baddiel talks about writing a football anthem that has set a record in England, discusses anti-Semitism in his book Jews Don't Count and his son humiliating him in public.
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David Baddiel Argues that Anti-Semitism Is Racism in Jews Don't Count - Late Night with Seth Meyers
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[@gbskbe]

Loving seeing those former taskmaster candidates

[@roberthoward9500]

He was seen as a liability to any team he was a part of haha.

[@jasonflay8818]

@@roberthoward9500 the final task where he had to draw a picture on the other guys back was painful!

[@roberthoward9500]

@@jasonflay8818 Ed Gamble almost lost it.

[@grapesofwraith1066]

David, James, and Aisling was also on a few weeks ago! I just need Seth to bring Greg and Alex on!

[@andrew66862]

Correction: "Taskmasters."

[@Cobralalalala]

James Acaster the other day, and now David Baddiel? I'm loving this UK crossover!

[@squidcaps4308]

Yup, it is quite clear that Seth is watching UK panel shows, taskmaster etc... Like so many of us are.

[@maazkalim]

“panel shows” are different than ‘chat shows’, "@@squidcaps4308"?

[@Johanna.EG.]

@@maazkalim They absolutely are in the UK.

[@maazkalim]

Errrmmm.. I assume you're a different individual than the one whom I'm soliciting the clarification from, Ms "@@Johanna.EG."? In any case: Thanks for chipping-in. So.. May you please clarify? Like.. Which one is itv-owned ‘The Graham Norton Show’, then? And I hope “panel shows” is not the other way to say: Game/Quiz shows, eh? Feel free to take the initiative further, in as much words as you require.

[@maggiefelton9848]

@@maazkalim in the UK a panel show is a show with usually two teams playing for laughs but maybe with a quiz element to it. So there is usually points scored but that’s not the whole point of the show which is just pure entertainment. Mostly populated by comedians who use one liners or quick fire gags to get a laugh. The best of these in my opinion is Would I Lie To You or Have I Got News For You. We also have panel shows on Radio, most frequently Radio Four such as Just A Minute, I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue. Hope this helps😀

[@elizaheathen]

Seth is a real one giving air time to British greats Brett Goldstein, James Acaster, David Baddiel You go, Seth

[@maazkalim]

Uh-huh?!? “greats”??? Speak for the likes of yourself.

[@jpaxonreyes]

@@maazkalim - I mean... who else would he be speaking for?

[@maazkalim]

You a sock-puppet of "the OP", Mr "@@jpaxonreyes"?

[@jpaxonreyes]

@@maazkalim - Yes, because I made you look like a fool I must be "OP" (what is this, Reddit?)

[@maazkalim]

Uh-huh.. Why triggered, based on a very simple question? Shall I rephrase so that it's spelled-out?

[@zachm2331]

“I’m an atheist, but that would get me no free passes out of Auschwitz.” A powerful statement.

[@maazkalim]

As evidenced by that person who invaded Mr Bernard "Bernie" Sanders rally: Verily, verily...! 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@_cloudface_]

...same would've applied if you were gay, a Romani or a Jehovah's Witness tho..

[@maazkalim]

You're still missing quite a lot, though - "@@_cloudface_".

[@lavrentivs9891]

@@_cloudface_ Jehova's Witnesses were sent to concentration camps (not death camps) because they refused their military service though.

[@naomiarram5187]

@@_cloudface_ okaaaayyy, but right now he was talking about Jews. Clearly your attitude is exactly the problem.

[@jedsa05]

David Baddiel's book was a powerful read, but not one I thought would lead to appearance on an American late night show. My thanks to Seth Meyers for being brave enough to bring on an esoteric guest that could be controversial.

[@zapkvr]

Unbelievable and Seth didn't do his usual bit of insulting your intelligence. He just let David riff. Pleasant surprise

[@stephenm3470]

@@zapkvr riff? its the same 4 or 5 bits about ethno nationalism he has said 50 times. If you cut out Seth its almost the same interview he did recently with Russell Howard. He is funnier and more interesting than this segment made him seem.

[@krishnan-resurrection714]

David BaddLIE is like jon oLIEver .. . . a LIAR !!!!!!😆😆😆

[@robinlillian9471]

@@krishnan-resurrection714 He's a comedian and not a journalist. You watch/read comedians to laugh. If you want the illusion of absolute truth, go find some religious book/channel.

[@Shockguey]

@@robinlillian9471 "he's a comedian and not a journalist" A bit short sighted. Journalists can lie, comedians can speak truth to power.

[@nalinihurry8249]

I invited a jewish boy to my son's B-day party. I was married to a German then.My husband said in horror. He can't come here!!! I asked Why? My husband said he is jewish....I am from the jungle of South America,and I, as god is my witness I did not know what jew meant.So I STATED that boy will come to the party.The child came and could not stop thanking me for inviting him.He picked me wild flowers from along the way to show his care. My husband came home after the party was over. I divorced him.

[@CanadianMonarchist]

Good for you for sticking up for the Jewish boy! :)

[@mytube001]

Until you realize that "Jews don't count" is the title of his book, the title of this video makes no sense!

[@freeform7012]

I don't understand how people don't realize the word "in" indicates "Jews Don't Count" is the title of a work. Similar to saying 'Chris Prat in Guardians of the Galaxy'

[@mytube001]

@@freeform7012 It's due to the strange capitalization of words in the sentence. If it had read "David Baddiel argues that anti-semitism is racism in Jews Don't Count", it wouldn't have been an issue.

[@johnnyonline]

3 ex-Taskmaster contestants in a week. What the heck is Seth up to? Is this a task?

[@hilarylannan9657]

Who's the third?

[@johnnyonline]

@@hilarylannan9657 Aisling, Acaster and Baddiel.

[@hilarylannan9657]

@@johnnyonline Oh right, she was on last week.

[@yesknopemaybe]

I think we know what show Seth binged during lockdown

[@RechtmanDon]

The KZbin title "David Baddiel Argues that Anti-Semitism Is Racism in Jews Don't Count" does not make any sense until you watch the video and discover "Jews Don't Count" is the name of a book. A more proper title might read "David Baddiel Argues in his book 'Jews Don't Count' that Anti-Semitism Is Racism ."

[@BradPittStains]

Actually his own views should be reflected in the title. His own view is to establish a hierarchy of racism, and he imagines Jewish people to be at the bottom. If you spend any time in the UK you'll know thats patently absurd. As is the entire concept of trying to rank bigotry. Let alone his own history of being a racist

[@LebowskiSucks]

@@BradPittStains just an awful man. Never apologised personally to Jason Lee for the blackface.

[@workingtoseethelight8244]

You make a great point, have been staring at the title reading it wrong, and thus not listening, trying to figure it out, lol, so thanks !!!

[@boatymsboatface3929]

I did have to work that one out

[@denislemieux4915]

The only thing I see wrong in the sentence; would be that "Jews Don't Count' should be in quotes or italicized. The title may be confusing unless you know he wrote a book. But the description explains it.

[@bumblehead]

David Baddiel looks like John Oliver without the grooming.

[@palpablenotion]

Wow accurate

[@CYeoung]

Looks and sounds

[@CTCTraining1]

I think they would both get a laugh out of that :-)

[@BradPittStains]

John Oliver without the talent or intelligence

[@FishandShips]

Wait, this isn't John Oliver?

[@EatinPaste]

Yes! More British comedians being introduced to Americans please!

[@benzaiten933]

if you haven't done so already; watch David Baddiel in the 9th series of Taskmaster. all episodes are available on the official TM channel on YT.

[@EatinPaste]

@@benzaiten933 Oh I have. David and Ed are great together in it

[@jacquijones1141]

Thats exacly what I was gonna say.....xxx

[@finehomemadewine]

Yes, please + I wanna read his books.

[@NellieKAdaba]

👍🏾

[@creativedesignation7880]

The publishers were right to change the title in Germany. I read the title of this video and my German ass went: What the f*ck is going on?

[@ryomichael]

My American brain went the same way!

[@soul_asmr]

As a Jew I already knew what it meant 😂 but only because I also know who David is 😂😂

[@geovarni]

Used to love and still do Baddiel and Skinner, they were my favourite comedy duo, Baddiel isn't the same without Skinner but still a top comedian love his stand up comedies

[@catscorner6221]

When David asks Seth if he has a teenage son and Seth quickly answers "No." Then corrects himself with "not yet" 😆

[@pvkat1982]

Fantastic interview. I love how Seth just let David talk and tell stories. Reminds me of how Colbert does it. This is how it needs to be done. Not constantly interrupting with an obnoxious fake laugh or an unfunny comment.

[@CarlaGReads]

Was recommended his book by Hannah Witton, a fantastic read and really eye opening as someone who has no connection to Jewish people or faith

[@carbonarapadrino]

Hannah Witton, now there's a totally Aryan name, eh...

[@dondrapersayswhat]

Thank you for reading it. All this time I thought its entire audience was Jewish, but non-Jews are the ones who need to read it the most.

[@whatiwasgoingtosay]

Thank you, Seth Meyers, for giving all my favorite British comics a boost here in the states!

[@chuck9483]

He's not very funny for a comedian

[@lexslate2476]

Dave seems nice. Also I can't really argue with his book's point. I mean, solid argument. Thanks for having him on the show, Seth.

[@The_Reality_Filter]

David Baddiel literally used to use BLACKFACE on national TV for years, he's a racist hypocrite.

[@ilash81]

An amazing and important book. Wasn't expecting to see him on American Late Night so kudos to Seth and team.

[@The_Reality_Filter]

David Baddiel literally used to use BLACKFACE on national TV for years, he's a racist hypocrite.

[@PbFoot]

its really awesome seeing all these british comedians finally hitting the american mainstream (im considering an appearance on late night as mainstream haha). david baddeal, james acaster, aisling bea, natasia demetriou...you gotta get more of them on your show seth!! so many funny and talented comedians over there...jon richardson, joe lycett, jessica knappett, phil wang, morgana robinson, harriet kemsley to name a few. but on a serious note, glad you had david on the show to talk about his book. anti-semitic crime has gone up dramatically in the past few years and it seems like its not really talked about as much as other hate crimes that are racially motivated.

[@mlough]

British? All of them?

[@hoozle]

Just a note...Aisling Bea isn't British, she's Irish.

[@mlough]

@@hoozle we must be twins lol

[@ian12346]

It’s because Jews are super duper special and are the only race of people who have followers of their religion of the same name from all races on the planet. It gets confusing. They’re so special they confuse people 😆😆

[@BradPittStains]

Dave used to be a comedian in the 90s. Now he's just a bitter troll who uses anti-racism as a shield to cover for his own bigotry.

[@Itsgonnabeok1325]

As soon as you mentioned “there is a song…” I started singing Three Lions!

[@justin.booth.]

Ayyyy just saw him this October in Bloomsbury! Amazing show!

[@WildwoodClaire1]

Whoopi Goldberg just inadvertently illustrated precisely WHAT David Baddiel is talking about in his book.

[@JLP4444]

Yup--can't get clearer than describing the Holocaust as "just groups of whites fighting each other"

[@vincentterraneo263]

He actually commented on that recently

[@robinlillian9471]

That was EXACTLY what Whoopie was saying. Murdering millions of Jews doesn't count, because they're "white".

[@changeoffocus1074]

@Robin Lillian she said it wasn’t about race. She also said it was man being inhuman to other humans. Those humans happen to be white. Various types of white. Polish, Gypsy etc… If it was Chinese ppl that hi. T ler did this to, then there’s a different race involved. In the USA, look up a census application/form. There’s no separate box for Jewish but there is a separate box for chinese/asian. It was an inhumane thing to do!! Wasn’t it?

[@ultrademigod]

@@changeoffocus1074 Race goes beyond what is written on US application forms though. Doesn't it?

[@stevec7876]

His cruelty to Jason lee was appalling even for the times

[@daviec2122]

Thay were bang out of order, n he's a lucky man, Jay never put him n to next week with 1 punch, Jason Lee is a Legend n would batter David holding Frank as a snooker cue, proper dickheads man 🍀

[@ManGoatHamburger]

Pineapples don’t count

[@Ambimom]

Thank you for giving Baddiel this opportunity to share this very important book.

[@krishnan-resurrection714]

the book is poo mate ...Lets be honest !!!! 😄😄😄😄😄

[@caloriebuddy]

he's a racist dick. Numberwang and Whoopi Goldberg. I invite intellectually dishonest white comedians Mitchell and Webb to examine the latest Numberwang Anti-semitism claims. Goldberg said that the holocaust revealed not the horrors of racism but of man's inhumanity to man. She was told off and it was alleged by the Numberwangers that this was anti-semitic - so she said that she was wrong and that the holocaust reveals BOTH of those things - this was not acceptable to the Numberwangers who wanted to deny that the holocaust teaches us that anyone, jews, muslims, black people, brown people, white people, can be inhuman to others, and that these terrible things have to be challenged by facing up to man's inhumanity to man. The numberwangers do not wish to admit, ultimately, that Hitler's extermination of jews was part of something which goes beyond that which requires just demonising white Germans and putting jews on pedestals - Primo Levi himself mentioned that Palestinians were to jews what jews were to Hitler, to quite an extent, and that was back in Levi's day, imagine what he'd say now. Golderg annoyed them by continuing to maintain that AS WELL as showing us the horrors of racism the holocaust showed us the horrors of "man's inhumanity to man" - and warned us against, ultimately, such awful things as Guantanamo bay, Israel's treatment of many Palestinians, the actions of Boko Haram, of Osama bin Laden, of Tommy Robinson (a great fan of Israel), of Rupert Murdoch, etc etc. Because Goldberg stuck to her guns, WHILST ADMITTING THAT THE HOLOCAUST ALSO SHOWS US THE HORRORS OF 'RACISM' (and bear in mind race isn't even a real thing, whereas man's inhumanity to man is), and continued to maintain the view that the Holocaust of jews by Hitler shows us a glimpse of other crimes, the way millions of Africans were treated by Europeans and others during the massive era of the slave trade, the way Babylonians treated slaves, the way Romans treated slaves, the crimes of Genghis Khan, the crimes of Modi's India, the British in India, the British in Africa, the Europeans in 'the Americas' - all of this stuff is awful and criminal and the Numberwangers obviously don't want to think about that or face it, they tend to be imperialist racist tossers. Ironic really, that such tossers go around pretending they are entitled to call anyone they pick 'anti-semitic' - in much the same way Robert Webb's character says "that's numberwang" in the famous sketch. Ironic that Webb himself has been "groomed" to hate Corbyn and call Corbyn and anti-semite in the same way Webb's character calls things 'numberwang'. So, let's see: to say that the American slave trade was not about race but about man's inhumanity to man, would be true: the people who were slaves were from assorted 'skin colouring groupings'. To say that the attack on Iraq, Afghanistan, Libya, Syria and others was not about Islamophobia but man's inhumanity to man would be true, the victims were from all religions, even if mainly muslim, and the perpetrators including many muslim states like Saudi, ultimately islamophobia was the glue which held the imperial incursions together, but what happened there was a far deeper sin than something with as few dimensions as islamophobia or hatred of muslims. Rape, is not the suffering of women. Many victims of rape are men, and on top of that the cause of rape is to do with the morality of society in its totality, not just of the male contingent. As you can see, in all these examples I myself would consistently side with Goldberg's statement. What she said sounds like something Picard would say, indeed. People would not try to perceive 'jew hatred' in it if he had said it, naturally. It is their hatred of black women they are showing, most offensively, when criticising Goldberg for what she said. Her sensitive 'apology' was a very dignified and decent response. Perhaps they should try to learn at least THAT from her, these numpties making offensive statements about what she said which is the same message holocaust survivor Primo Levi expressed in his writing, indeed. In green for now, David Baddiel adds his foolish bullshit to the Whoopi Goldberg hysteria: > > He clearly is too primitive to comprehend what she's talking about. It's sad to see such an ignorant brainless white jew imagining he's not a moron just because he's a celebrity and he's white and jewish. Actual intelligent white and jewish people may well find Baddiel's comments far too offensive at this late stage of the present day disaster facing the world, vis a vis racism, imperialism, genocide, etc. How is what he's saying in any way an appropriate response to the statement that the holocaust of Jews by hitler was an issue of man's inhumanity to man not simply some skin colour contest? How is she belittling the plight of those jews? That he pretends she is is part of Baddiel's basic racism/xenophobia. He's trying to suggest that in reality what matters is not that in order to gain and dominate one group of humans abused another, he's saying what matters is that that particular group on that occasion was mostly jewish and that we should always remember to never kill jews. I think her point, that we shouldn't abuse others, whether we are 'black' or 'white', 'jewish' or 'christian' or 'atheist' or 'hindu' or 'muslim'(as far as I know agnostics never abuse anyone, in case it's definitely immoral) (sorry Baddiel, I know you're the comedian, but nothing you say is funny so I have to make up for it a bit here) (do accept my apology), is a valid point and Baddiel is just attacking her because he seems to think he's superior to black people or something - there's no other way to explain his psychosis other than latent xenophobia. Not so 'latent' to 'the others' he sees as 'others'.

[@danielrose8305]

Hey! It's the man who set Ol' Goosebump Arms up with David Mitchell. What a gem.

[@Theyrecomingtogetyoubarbara]

Loving seeing all the taskmaster comedians on! Finally seeing so much U.K. talent on US chat shows.

[@comedycomedy6888]

I remember how amazed I was when many years ago, as an American gentile watching the film of "The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz," a character described non-Jews as "the white man." I never knew the issue was seen that way; my eyes popped open.

[@dondrapersayswhat]

In my experience, we Ashkenazi Jews, at least in the U.S., don't call non-Jews "the white man." I suspect the movie character might have been a little sarcastic there. We might call them goyim or gentiles but that's uncommon and not a pejorative. However, recent events have shown that antisemites often see us as not white, or at least not white enough to be exempt from racism. It's been an eye-opener for me, too. I enjoyed that movie, and all the Mordechai Richler books I have read, including that one.

[@a.schmidt3096]

So glad you had Baddiel on to talk about this book! Anti-semitism has always been around, but it’s gotten much worse around the world and in the US specifically in recent years, and I find it disturbing that no one seems to focus on it that much. Even worse- there are plenty of self proclaimed “progressives” and “liberals” who are casually anti-Semitic and that should be unacceptable.

[@ilovecoffeev]

Anti-Semitism is different from Anti-Zionist. The problem is that both sides seem to be unable to make that distinction.

[@WildwoodClaire1]

The oddest thing I find about American antisemitism is that it comes, with equal intensity, from the political right and left.

[@WildwoodClaire1]

@@ilovecoffeev The lugubrious reality is that claims from political leftists that they are "anti-Zionist, not antisemitic" are usually a distinction without a difference.

[@deeznutz8320]

J*ws started it with tbe anti white propaganda Stop being so fragile because its only gonna get worse

[@ilovecoffeev]

@jzherfph chsinkkle maybe just live in the countries they came from. Or how about regions that accept them. You know, eastern Europe, America, etc? Otherwise, the US needs to pull our resources out of Israel, and let them face the consequences of settling down in an ant bed.

[@ellenlaw7496]

Great interview thanks

[@SIXITHS]

This is also Baddiel: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJmromejlKeca8k His objection is not to racism itself, just when it is directed against him. The only reason he even apologised to Jason Lee at all is because he wanted to make this programme and it was pointed out to him how absurd it would be not to address Baddiel's own history of racist abuse.

[@omegamanGXE]

EXACTLY

[@Projectilepotatoes]

What what what ??!!! David?? 😍 Seth is having some great uk legends! This is so friggen cool!

[@canadianhappyinitalytruest6556]

I was really hoping to hear Seth’s snarky/bored graphics department voice reading the German title of David’s book 😄

[@paulshubsachs4977]

"Jews Don't Count" proved to be a poor defense when I had to visit the Income Tax Office.

[@JithinJacob333]

Damn! Surprising to see David on a US TV show

[@johndoa4839]

“I don’t believe in god but I believe in Larry david” as been my mantra for years

[@upscaleavenue]

Reading his book right now to become more literate about the challenges that Jewish people contend with. Thank you for such an accessible read. I support you! 🟦

[@jeremysmith8035]

I would imagine that 2000 years of professional victimhood does strange things to you, and makes you say strange things

[@WH-hi5ew]

​@@jeremysmith8035 rather than imagine things (wrongly) perhaps you should read more... starting with the book in question "Jews Don't Count".

[@dondrapersayswhat]

@@jeremysmith8035 Baddiel covers victim blamers like you in his book.

[@s.gottfried5006]

David is right, sadly but true. I checked the comments on this video and there is hardly anyone who agree with his message. Nearly all the comments were about the comedy and not about the message. There are even people who wrote something about Palestina. It makes me wonder if there are any people who learned what David say's. If there would be a video about black racism then all the comments would be different.

[@The_Reality_Filter]

David Baddiel literally used to use BLACKFACE on national TV for years, he's a racist hypocrite.

[@tonycaribbian]

But you don’t know what racism is , white folk have there own meaning of what racism is

[@s.gottfried5006]

Are you crazy? Many Jews are not white. And it doesn't matter if they are white or not. People can be racist against anyone. Have you ever heard of antisemitism? Jews are one of the most racist abuses people in history.

[@skp8748]

@@tonycaribbian not to mention this David guy has said racist stuff and abused black people... He's anti black.

[@philipchurchill6508]

The fact that people stick up for palastine you think is wrong , any spikes in the rise of anti semitism in Europe have occured during new Israeli offensives against the palastinians , that is the uncomfrtable truth of the matter [ this was found by a jewish scholar] , and there is Zero evidence of any rise in the US ,the fact that people are talking about this more than Israels disgusting War crimes against Palasrine just shows how stupid they are , in my country of the UK people who have stuck up for the palastinians have been ruined by manipulative "cry wolf" charges of anti -semitism . You are totally clueless about how contrived and manipulative this " stand up to anti semitism thing has become " To be clear, real Anti Semitism is a disgusting thing , but saying people who are critical of Israel are anti semitic is really dishonest of these pressure groups and mainstream pro Israel politicians , the fact that you think mentioning palastine is wrong just shows how brainwashed you are

[@butterflymoon6368]

Seth, Fred and Bill all seem to be fans of British comedy and culture and I love how that was incorporated into SNL sketches.

[@gauravvikalp]

If y’all haven’t seen David on Taskmaster, y’all are missing out. Did he win? Nope! But he really won everyone over- he’s so loveable!

[@sluggseulgi6828]

my favorite thing about british people coming to us is that they just forget it's not normal to swear on tv there lmao

[@uglyduckling5058]

he went into stand up mode right there at the end (well literally)

[@dm0016]

Fantastic interview. Interesting guy

[@piplee1439]

God rest the soul of Mary Whitehouse. A top ' noticer'. RIP Mary, you were a smashing human being.

[@shesemerald2011]

Is it a Taskmaster All-Star week? Im down

[@mackthnife3]

I just cant believe this is even considered controversial or "provocative "

[@haps2019]

With today's left it is.

[@jenchapman6807]

Currently reading this book, it’s brilliant

[@evilchunkycat]

Nice to see David dusting off the old insomnia material from circa 1996...

[@lindag4544]

brilliant. as one of my friends of a generation before me (and I am 70) once said, “when did the Jews become white?”

[@user-ir1lu1ei4n]

Some Jews are white 😂 those in Germany were white fact

[@bubblesezblonde]

GREAT interview! why the hell didn't the youtube algorithm send it to me????

[@valeriemichaels]

Thanks for covering this

[@summersevening]

Covering what? Baddiel, a man who happily did blackface and supports a hierarchy of racism? It’s a disgrace frankly. There are plenty of strong British voices who should be given a platform to talk racism. Baddiel isn’t one of them.

[@nunyabidness1852]

@@summersevening shutup dude.

[@pepesoulful]

Oh, Is that David Baddiel? Didn't recognise him without the hilarious Blackface...

[@booshter9714]

The fact you only watch old videos of Baddiels doing a skit in black face and not 99.99999% of him just being himself is extremely fucking worrying!

[@petergerou1653]

@@booshter9714 My beef with Baddiel is mainly to do with him helping out to cement the tory rule.

[@nerdbot37]

Awesome! I've loved Baddiel since back in the Mary Whitehouse Experience days. Check out their History Today bits.

[@pennystocklocks]

That's john oliver in a fat suit

[@eileenboles8645]

Love D Baddiel, always interesting.

[@daynatg6824]

Brilliant and important book. Great interview with one of our best ❤️🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@martinda7446]

Smug, shaft your mates, David, blacked up, ''I've got a pineapple on my head'', ''Pikey'' Baddiel.

[@TheGrenfellRatio]

His wife Morwenna Banks was one of the few British cast members of SNL, 1995

[@adamhenley8295]

Can wholly recommend this book - it’s a well presented read and very easy to follow

[@deeznutz8320]

I rather get cancer Read the book '200 years together'

[@RichWoods23]

@@deeznutz8320 Are you saying that because some Jews were Communists, you don't want to read anything written by a Jew? There's a word for that.

[@ikasdin]

@@RichWoods23 en, no point in arguing with a guy who’s handle is literally “deez nuts’.

[@saumyasurbhi2539]

James Acaster and now David Baddiel!

[@streetographer]

A Taskmaster reunion.

[@michaelgrey1351]

David Baddiel is a bloody legend. He and the Mary Whitehouse Experience crafted my teenage years.

[@johnbibby5033]

That's you that is

[@krishnan-resurrection714]

..whatever happened to Hamster-faced 'Rob Newman' ? . . .😄

[@carbonarapadrino]

Absolute wank. That telly program was shite!

[@bungle3912]

i’m showing my age, but Dave used material from the early 90s and his ‘Mary Whitehouse Experience’.

[@Cronhour]

anyone else here remember the time David did black face on national television bullying a professional footballer to suicidal thoughts? this man is not an anti-racist.

[@fRiiEdA97]

Just bought his book for a friend. It s really good but as a German I am uncomfortable with all the titles.

[@BradPittStains]

Well its full of lies so not a great book. Any points he makes are undercut from plain lying about people

[@BradPittStains]

@@dee_dee_place He lied about Ash Sarkar. He said he’d correct it in a later edition. He lied about the amount of anti-semtism cases in the Labour Party. Massively exaggerated the numbers. He can have some valid points, but his lying and his own bigotry makes me dislike him. He’s a terrible advocate. There’s plenty of genuine Jewish intellectuals who can make points without resorting to more bigotry and falsehoods. As part of the UK media class he has full support to spew lied and the verified class will say nothing

[@dee_dee_place]

@@BradPittStains Thanks for making me more aware of his background. I've never heard of him before. It makes my skin crawl when people try to push their agendas while refusing to adhere to them when dealing with others. Eg: 'My Rights"... Umm, you have NO rights if you deny any rights to someone else.

[@BradPittStains]

@@dee_dee_place He has a lot of valid points regarding the issues that Jewish people face. But it’s always surrounded by hypocrisy and the need to tone police other anti-racist movements. He created this hierarchy of racism which the UK media love to portray. But it just ends up minimising the bigotry that other groups face. Antisemitism dominated the political discourse so it’s also patently false to say it’s not treated as seriously. He’s a confused chap

[@dee_dee_place]

@@BradPittStains I'm curious, are you British because I'm not well versed on the biases/prejudices found in England?

[@BladeJaxx]

He looks like John Oliver in 20 years And sounds like John Oliver in 20 years

[@Notalloldpeople]

Seen DB a couple of times and he’s very funny, sometimes in a dark way. His last tour talking about Social Media was hilarious…

[@BradPittStains]

Oh yes, Dave posting garbage and then using selective quote tweets to prove his higher intelligence. He's one of the biggest trolls on Twitter. Posting stupid garbage which people call him out for. So he cries and then performs on stage to show no he is not owned, he is a victim

[@briancosgrave3648]

@@BradPittStains I couldn't agree more

[@itsonlysound]

Yep, dark like him gleefully recounting the time he bullied a classmate in school to the point of tears? He then used the guys name in a sketch years later. The guy's upset sister wrote him a letter and telling him how upsetting it was and how their mother had been dying when they were bullying him in school. David said, and I quote, "funny thing is, we knew his mum was dying and didn't care." He's a fucking awful person.

[@boomerang8909]

3:53 Of all the countries, this? 🤣🤣🤣

[@-xirx-]

Never thought I'd see David Baddiel on seth's show!

[@Studeb]

If you'd asked people which half of Baddiel and Skinner would break America, I think few would have guessed Baddiel.

[@humblebugg5270]

Lol broke america. He on Seth meyers. It's hardly the beatles at Shae stadium.

[@-xirx-]

@@humblebugg5270 ?? I just never thought Baddiel was that famous or well-known enough (in America) to be on Late Night over there in America? (I'm u.k.!)

[@NozUrbina]

The title of this video needs the word "Book " in it

[@juliee.p.7074]

Yes, thank you. Working out what this title meant was a puzzle for my brain that didn't feel good. I'm Jewish, so I figured I'd click and give it a chance. I'm looking forward to reading the book!

[@eliotcolecomedy]

I thought about scrolling down to read the rest of these ... then I thought ... probably best just stop at the entry box. 😬

[@voicnoir8830]

Really interesting and informative read .

[@Fantasmister]

Worlds are colliding, Jerry!

[@jasonandlynnechambers3420]

David has apologised repeatedly for blackface in the 90's and making fun of Jason Lee ( a black British footballer). British comedy Post war was largely based on misogyny and racism. Davidson, Manning, Carry On films, Chubby Brown etc... It took the alternative comedy scene to begin to break that down but racist tropes still exist in UK comedy today. Baddiel was young and part of a culture that thought racist jokes were edgy and fun. The audience (mostly blokes found it hilarious) were part of the Lad culture in the 90's. David is now wiser and older and recognises those bits were wrong. He has repeatedly apologised for his mistakes. His past mistakes do not invalidate his own experiences at being abused for being Jewish.

[@nebulousisgod]

I agree. I remember the general attitude about racist jokes and even black face back then, and it was definitely not done in the old disgustingly mean Jim Crow black face that crudely made fun of African features. Even a lotta black folk back then seemed to think it was alright, though I’m sure there was discomfort. And I know plenty thought it was racist BS from the beginning, and that’s fine. But the intent behind it wasn’t mean or insulting, but people hear the term “black face” today and immediately assume the worst. Racial tensions have been made worse by ignorant young white people who think it’s their place to defend other races.

[@StobzillaYT]

@@nebulousisgod - The intent behind it absolutely was mean and insulting. To the point where Jason himself and his manager Frank Clark wrote and asked for them to stop, which they refused. Did David Baddiel do something racist? Yes. Is David Baddiel a racist? No. Both of those sentences can be true and you give up the privilege of moralising about these issues if you answer "yes" to 1 or more of the above questions, particularly when it is a personal attack for a laugh about football, rather than say, using blackface to make a wider sociological point.

[@hsdsaunders]

Little Britain were doing it as late as the 00's and it was a huge show at the time. The world's moved on very quickly since then.

[@M_SC]

@@nebulousisgod no stop apologizing for it. White people from both the USA and Canada were horrified at the anti black racist comedy in Britain in the 70s let alone the 90s. He joined it knowingly. Now, people can change and improve, fine. But stop minimizing it.

[@davidadams3408]

The joke was about Lee's mountainous haircut and not his colour. The biggest problem was that Lee was Jamaican and his hair was dreadlocks because of his heritage and religion. If he'd just worn a big wig it wouldn't have been so bad and we as football fans would've known who he was talking about but he didn't he blacked up to drive it home. Ther attitude towards blackface then was not the same and the backlash from this piss taking definitely speeded up the process to recognise how bad blackface and the inappropriate misappropriation of others cultures are in the UK. We have all done or said things in our teens and twenty's which we are ashamed of in our fifty's. I know I am.

[@TheShmoo123]

David Baddiel has been my crush for years 💛 so talented & handsome. You’re ok too Seth 😉

[@jedsithor]

Baddiel was overtly racist in the 90s, constantly mocking a black football player in a TV show in the 90's, calling him "pineapple head" because of his dreadlocks and dressing up in blackface to mock him.

[@VieenRennes]

Please keep the Taskmaster players coming!!!!!

[@jendcox]

Keep the British comedians coming, Seth.

[@wallybazoom5697]

I saw him doing his joint show with Rob Newman around 1995... her made exactly the same insomnia joke then (twice,. as there were 2 shows that evening), delivered in the same way. Can't believe he is still going.

[@jaseboon6282]

It never came home lol 😆😆😆😆

[@revcrow7154]

David and James Acaster back to back? What is this a Channel 4 crossover?

[@SuperRm81]

And Aisling Bee last week! Will this rerun on Dave 😂

[@FLQueerLiberal1982]

David is a great guy, funny. Got introduced to him by watching British panel shows, which is an awesome rabbit hole to fall down. So many great comedians in the UK.

[@zapkvr]

Well they perfected the panel shows with BBC radio. Just a minute, My word, My music are all classics. There are many more.

[@thesaintst1851]

Tis true! So thank you

[@The_Reality_Filter]

David Baddiel literally used to use BLACKFACE on national TV for years, he's a racist hypocrite.

[@jambutty2218]

It’s interesting how excited Seth and Americans seem to be about British people. He’s a funny guy.

[@jacquijones1141]

Absolutly Fantastic interview.....wish Seth had researched more on the lovely and very funny David Baddiel xxx

[@danieldougan269]

I tried to make this point after the Nick Cannon dust-up, and I was roundly slapped by African-Americans who thought they were the only people who experience racism.

[@clashoflands]

But the degree at which they face racism is different.

[@freeform7012]

@@clashoflands The measure of victimhood doesn't delegitimize antisemitism as racism.

[@DigitalRageInc]

did he do his "pineapple on his head" gag ?

[@srikothur2845]

I love it! Baddiel, Skinner, and the Lightning Seeds. Can never get enough.

[@tonybates7870]

'I felt like trolling them (the Germans) and saying "what history?" ' Absolutely brilliant.

[@fightclub6291]

Taking me awhile to decipher this video title….

[@irenemax3574]

I agree with Mr Baddiel that the German title is creepier

[@stevennorth6484]

Don't see how anyone would say that 'antisemitism' isn't racist, surely it's the very first case of racism!?

[@Inthemixmedia]

Everyone seems to know the score.....

[@HOTD108_]

I thought everyone already knew that anti-semitism was racism? Isn't that common knowledge already? Literally what normal person has ever thought differently?

[@jasonandlynnechambers3420]

The book argues that many on the left don't see it the same way as they see other forms of racism. Read it and he will explain.

[@CanadianMonarchist]

Whoopi Goldberg apparently

[@emilianosintarias7337]

Much of the Islamic world, unfortunately.

[@charlieevergreen3514]

David Baddiel looks like Jon Stewart in Groucho Marx joke glasses.

[@WHATEVTREV]

It's definitely coming home next year right?

[@mieliav]

I too have noticed how the old intersectionality between jews and the black community has completely disappeared in america. and how no one talks about the anti-jewish stuff rising there now. what percent are jews in america? in england?

[@TheSpiritOfTheTimes]

It's very funny that Baddiel has a well-documented and open history of anti-black racism lol.

[@TheMajorchutzpah]

I can relate. It’s the season for being called christ killer. I’ve been arguing with G*d a great deal wondering “why”.

[@davidmessenger7602]

I thought that was the Romans. Need to stop calling my mate Anthony that then.

[@palpablenotion]

I'm so sorry. I'm a Christian but I would never disrespect Judaism or the Jewish people that way. I'm sorry you have to endure ignorance, bigotry, and just plain idiocy from others that share the most basic religious views that I hold. I honestly can't understand it, but I'm autistic and don't understand hating groups. If nothing else, if this in anyway can help know we aren't all awful, I want you to know how much I respect both the faith and the people. I actually grew up envying how the Jewish children grew up. I always wanted to learn the Bible in the original languages and it's ignorant to think reading it in English conveys the correct meaning. And I was incredibly lucky to have a youth leader who didn't teach us bigotry like some do but that we should respect the Jewish people because you will never stop being God's chosen. I really hope this whole comment wasn't out of place. It's only purpose is to convey humility and sympathy toward your mistreatment and support of your people. If I remember correctly the upcoming holiday is the new year (of or for?) the tree? And I only know traditional holiday greetings and the name so I hope you'll accept, chag sameach on Tu B'shevat. Shevat is the month that begins in a couple weeks, right? Tevet is now? I always mix those two up. Shalom alechem.

[@BradPittStains]

You have my sympathy. I only wish the UK didn't send Baddiel as an advocate as his own racism is always glossed over. Don't make this man a hero, there are much better qualified people to speak on such matters

[@jorgegonzalez-larramendi5491]

@@palpablenotion most likely you are not "autistic" - you got asperger's syndrome like me: Congrats - what a blessing. ps can't stand people? good judgement! what i always say: being divorced broke friendless and Alone is a horrible human condition, yeesss: only thing Worse: being married. or God forbid: being rich and surrounded by friends... - although to be fair, i Have heard of decent steady intelligent women out there. some of those MSNBC ladies.... wow: Top Humans. oh i am a judeo christian hare krishna, catholic free-catholic. go take communion, pray. best when the church is Empty. jaya!

[@palpablenotion]

@@jorgegonzalez-larramendi5491 hello stranger on the internet. Do not tell me what I am and am not. Asperger's is not a recognized condition as it as well as high and low functioning labels were decided to be ableist and applied purely on the psychiatrist or psychologists bias. Non verbal but you have a steady income, are engaged, bought a house? Low functioning because you're non verbal -_- Today, there is only Autism Spectrum Disorder which the Autism Self Advocacy Network, made up by for and of autistic folk, refers to as Autism Spectrum Condition as it is inherent qnd not obtainable if you don't have it and not ultimately a "problem" as much as other people being rude or ignorant. Case in point. In DSM VI it will possibly be classified (finally) as a neurotype, a newly recognized (officially, most of us have been talking for years about this) category that expresses brain function and how some function differently. Nuerotypical is your average person. Neuroatypical is someone with a nuerodivergency, or a non standard neurotype. Examples: autism, adhd, bipolar disorder, dysthymia if present from childhood. But more to the point. This isn't about me. This is about anti semitism.

[@putrii4450]

Yesss more comedians from the UK!!!

[@BradPittStains]

Between Corden, Baddiel, Whitehall, Gervais, you're only getting the shitty ones

[@briancosgrave3648]

@@BradPittStains agree with you there also

[@toketalkalaska2540]

He looks like John Oliver if he didn't make it in showbiz. This guy is hilarious!

[@rebmcr]

Could have been worse, if Ezra had played a certain Lightning Seeds song on the bluetooth speaker...