Has Anti-Russian Sentiment Gone Too Far? | The Daily Show With Trevor Noah

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The Daily Show is back and in a shiny new studio, Trevor Noah is here with the latest news headlines. Today Trevor discusses a wave of misguided backlash directed towards Russian people as well as news of a certain dating app ceasing operations in the country.
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[@ishmaelerisia]

sometimes it feels like they are trying to find an excuse to harass Russians and make life terrible for us

[@sampejke]

They can't harass anyone else anymore, but they need someone, we are the perfect choice

[@AndreyKoval42]

Yep, pretending to be a victim to justice further violence. That like a classic definition of a russian now.

[@user-nm6sr7gt1x]

@@AndreyKoval42 Ukri

[@Prushinthespirit]

​@@AndreyKoval42 Mykola, your snout is showing 🐽

[@onyeenoma]

​@@AndreyKoval42Please learn English.

[@dps8629]

This wasn't surprising at all. This is the same thing as the anti-Chinese sentiment with Covid-19 and the anti-Muslim sentiment with 9/11.

[@user-ju2tn4pj5y]

Its far more worse. Because now the people around the world totally lost their minds.

[@dexorne9753]

The west always needs a scapegoat to have their people hate and discriminate against.

[@qwertasdcfghjklmo24z]

Same think with anti-German sentiment during World War I and II, anti-Japanese sentiment World War II, anti-Semitism, anti-Catholic, anti-Polish, anti-Irish...the list goes on.

[@truth-uncensored2426]

@@user-ju2tn4pj5y Maybe only in the western world, in Latin America, Africa, and Asia, most countries are supportive of Russia or are neutral about the conflict.

[@tommyanomaly6193]

@@truth-uncensored2426 Yup. Americans are very isolated from what the rest of the world thinks.

[@NewMessage]

There's a difference between the Russian Government, and the Russian people... wish more people knew that implicitly.

[@Zigazaga420]

It’s very sad.

[@GreyLazy-ny2xg]

They must unser for WAR CRYME!!! Dont buy russian stuff in youre shop! If you buy or sell to russians you sponsor World War 3!!!

[@coolninja9016]

@@GreyLazy-ny2xg yo wtf the russians has nothing to do with this, its the govt

[@poorvagang5629]

irony, attacking a half Ukrainian owned business.

[@lashaurushadze1565]

If only that was true😔 only 23% of russians oppose to war. And maybe when you've had the same guy for 17 years who has done nothing but opress and invade its neighbours, just throwing it out there, maybe its peoples fault too

[@Nerouun]

The problem is the media, companies, competitions and countries that are cutting everything that is Russian. Know people should not be surprise that things like this are happening.

[@GreyLazy-ny2xg]

War in Ukraine is battle for "Freeworld"!!! Dont buy russian stuff in youre shop! If you buy or sell to russians you sponsor World War 3!!!

[@billy1276]

Why is it not a surprise? Targeting students is absolutely disgraceful. What next, stopping exporting baby medication to Russia.bwait you do that already on Iran. Disgusting

[@ZastropollyonZ]

@@billy1276 you mean the US government. The average US citizen is concerned about themselves and their families. Others are just NPCs

[@DMlTREl]

​@@billy1276 Like wars was never happened before

[@billy1276]

It's xenophobia. Horriblenwhat we're doing to the Russians right now. Targeting students, athletes etc is unacceptable

[@DevSarman]

And by calling out xenophobia against Russians, you are just feeding Kremlin's narratives in return as well, therefore you have the right to remained silent and apathetic

[@Viewable11]

The same happened to Asians in the US after president Trump conducted his propaganda campaign to "punish China for unleashing the virus". This "punishment" was dished out by ordinary US citizens violently attacking Asian people on the streets. Spreading hatred against other nations is the normal operating mode of the US government and media.

[@billy1276]

@@Viewable11 yep, you're right

[@peterwilliams5668]

I disagree this is absolutely necessary to force Russia to get out of Ukraine. The only people to blame is Putin and his yes men cronies.

[@billy1276]

@@peterwilliams5668 so targeting innocent people is necessary, sounds like what the nazis did. Also, why can't these same standards apply to America and Nato for all their illegal wars? Which are far worse than what's happening in Ukraine

[@Wargutz666]

Remember "Freedom Fries" or the idea to change the French Quarter in New Orleans to the "Freedom Quarter" when France wouldn't join the Coalition of the Willing?

[@GreyLazy-ny2xg]

Dont buy russian stuff in youre shop! If you buy or sell to russians you sponsor World War 3!!!

[@181cameron]

I worked at a bank (in Canada) shortly after 9/11, and remember a certain branch in Alberta freezing the accounts of everyone with a Muslim name.

[@ritachen8750]

@@181cameron As a Canadian, hearing that depresses me. It disheartens me even further to know that these misguided actions still exist more than two decades later. You'd think we would have learned to be better than that now.

[@stma05]

@@181cameron same thing happened in Sask

[@lous.1548]

thanks a lot for reminding this épisode . I am French lebanese and i remember flying with 30 people from my company from our London and NY office into miami . I was arrested and questionned for 2 hours .... just because I had a muslim name . The worst is that no one from my company , my managers tried to check on me or tried to speak to immigration .... It was ok to treat me like this because I am an Arab. In the middle east , we still have the 3 religions so really no one can profile us according to the religion . We were all suspects overnight and I did not see anyone getting offended by the way we were treated .On my way way back to London , they called all the arabic names and asked them to leave the plane for further investigation ... absolutely not shocked by what is happening .... people idioty has no limits

[@divinest]

This has just returned to discrimination. I knew this would happen the way companies keep banning everything

[@Sauvium1]

This reminds me of my great grandmother who was born in Canada and whose family had been here long before WWI but lived in a German community in what was then known as Berlin, Ontario. It was renamed Kitchener because of anti-German sentiment. In the same vein, she was not allowed to learn German for her safety. They spoke in the house and church but wouldn’t teach her in case it put her in danger outside of their community. The community and her family, my family, were Canadian just as much as I am today but they lost a big chunk of their culture as a result of fear. I pray that it doesn’t happen to Russians, it isn’t their fault that a dictator and mad man has taken control of their homeland. Just remember to be kind to others always ❤️

[@annmariebusu9924]

Thanks for sharing. I had no ideal on the history of Kitchener 😁. Never made the connection in all these years living in Canada.

[@BurnBird1]

The Russians are to bale though, since they keep supporting Putin

[@SuperMan-if8sp]

Don't worry about Russians dear, tell the Ukrainians and Europeans to take care of themselves as " WINTER IS NEAR ?

[@gamzillio]

Since when Putin is a dictator? He's authoritarian.

[@alexbayer2365]

Thanks for these words. From Russia 🇷🇺

[@paxundpeace9970]

Chakovsik is dead for decades already right what has he has to do with this

[@j.z.5678]

I really HATE to be that guy but this is cancel culture at its finest. People really don’t have a mind of their own and it’s sad.

[@sta5011]

Sadly theyre all brainwashed woke npcs

[@makqa6675]

This is what happens when you consume news instead of history books

[@Jman926]

And history books are banned because of the CRT boogeyman....

[@ehsanhagh1911]

Why doesn’t anyone see this? All these corporations are leaving Russia because they can’t operate cause of all the sanctions. For example without SWIFT companies can’t bank, ie no profits can be sent back to the parent company. Stop giving them credit. Since when corporations sacrifice longterm profit to benefit of people?!!!

[@HAA_Order]

This is what happens when the leaders of the world think they are solving problems by creating more problems. Politicians have never been really interested in solving problems but getting their interests across the board.

[@Freepalestine.Laurie]

Yeah, well said Henry. Thanks Trevor

[@HAA_Order]

@@digidope Businesses don't care about ethics, you can list most of the big western businesses you know and I bet you they have done a lot to cover up bad stuff they are doing and did in the past. Countries invading countries is no new news to us but the actions taken by the companies and governments will set a precedent for the whole world. There's a boost of hypocrisy right now, I wish everyone had a clear mind to see what's actually going on. Splitting up our small planet by unnecessary provocation and wars isn't a thing I will support all sides are wrong. This planet is all we have, if we continue to support the unwise leaders, we will sink so deep that evil will be desensitised. Example; 1) A government that is fighting global warming says in the name of it's personal interests crude oil producers should ramp up production to reduce cost. No wise or sensible person will ever support such people. Just ask yourself if we had wise leaders if there will be wars, poverty, blatant social engineering etc. We can unfucked the world but almost everyone is unconcerned.

[@HAA_Order]

@@digidope I understand your point of view but I'm not saying they leaving is wrong but I'm saying the businesses don't really care about ethics and governments don't really about everyone like you think. If you live on this planet and you think any politician has your back then you are extremely blind and too naive to trust. Russia won't be weak forever and also no one can really predict the amount of innovation that will come from Russia. You see that's the problem with everyone, everyone is taking sides instead being the third person that brings everyone together. Don't be like everyone because through out history 99.9% people have been fools to another man's selfish gains by creating divisions like race, land, culture, political ideologies etc. If we are all willing to stand up to them believe you me the world will change and remember we are all one.

[@charlethemagne5466]

​@@HAA_Order people are taking sides because no one wants to be on the side of a regional tyrant and bully with imperialist ambitions. dont you all hate the US for supposedly being imperialistic? really ironic now eh? just goes to show Russia was the imperialist all along.

[@alliillilliii4365]

This year, my english class was talking about MacCarthy and however anyone related to Communism are targetted as against humanity. I love thes jokes life offers.

[@MrDarktempest64]

Asking if people understand nuance? The answer is NO.

[@thebandplayedon..6145]

Well said, Trevor. But, let's be honest, the people doing these hateful acts to businesses and individuals as you reported, are the same asshats that are just normally more quiet about their desire to be vile on the daily anyway, now, they just have an excuse to finally express their inside voice out loud.

[@GreyLazy-ny2xg]

You fink that shot in Ukrains not russians!?... Bombing citis not russian solders? Dont buy russian stuff in youre shop! If you buy or sell to russians you sponsor World War 3!!!

[@thebandplayedon..6145]

@@GreyLazy-ny2xg Um, I'm referring to the local yahoos in the US Trevor spoke of, hassling restaurants and random, innocent people who have zero affect on WTF Putin is doing or not doing.

[@alessandrobanovich6847]

Cajkovskij "kicked out" of the program in a concert hall in the UK? Is it for real? Ridicoulous..

[@romansorokin2747]

That is so beautifully said! I’m very happy someone has a brain!

[@bobbyrooney]

Little Poland in New Britain, CT has been raising money for Ukrainian refugees. Many shops and businesses have received death threats for their efforts. These aren't coming from Russia.

[@kevinkibble8342]

Even a broken clock is right twice a day. A very rare example of Trevor Noah saying something that isn't absolute horseshit but in fact sensible and rational.

[@Viewable11]

That "Putin out" fake ad was actually very funny.

[@patriciahuber2083]

America is going too far here. Russian people are suffering too!

[@rupruprup8690]

Cmon America thinks it's the beacon of peace.. just look at Iraq and countless other countries theyv destroyes

[@virgilbiggs6525]

Love the Russian lady joke there Trevor 👌🏽

[@sammytw1129]

Yes, it has.

[@edavenome]

These companies can’t access international accounts. I am pretty sure that has something to do with the reason why they are leaving 😀

[@Viewable11]

No, Western companies have no problems with financial transactions. All French companies except one keep doing business in Russia. The reason why Western companies leave is either sanctions by Western governments against specific industries or virtue signaling towards Western customers.

[@TheOriginalDeckBoy]

It's ridiculous... gone way too far....

[@narrastories]

frakkk. burst out my drink on "Putin Out" ads.

[@TimelyCookie]

Stephen Colbert really missed the mark with this last night too :(

[@mubasharinayat7050]

Welcome to Cold War 4.0

[@khanad3247]

Where is this energy for Paltrow people

[@isaacmensah6791]

Hi Trevor, they are leaving because of the money they are loosing but not the war

[@lous.1548]

and because anyone that stays there is risking their reputation and might loose more money if they are boycotted in other countries. I am pretty sure they still deliver there . Russia is a huge market for luxury goods ....

[@Stanley.1977]

I must admit that, while I don't share the same political beliefs as Mr. Noah (something that would have been irrelevant when I was growing up, but I digress), this skit was actually quite hilarious without being overtly anti-Russian. Well done!

[@chimera5538]

so can you be anti-israel and not be antisemite? interesting but Russia is Russian, it's not an Ideolog government it's just mere national interest and surprising to you, 2 nations interests can contradict each other

[@SuperWolfkin]

ahh we're at the Freedom Fries point.

[@ArmaniGTR34]

Putin out 😂😂😂

[@Gandalf98]

This war was not started by Russia--it was started by the US--I won't point to a single individual but her initials are Victoria Nuland.

[@astrafaan]

Until I see unfiltered news about this I don't believe a damned thing quite frankly - it makes me cringe with embarassment seeing the "balance" of reporting atm. At least I guess they won't have to put up with Macdonalds.

[@eddy_malouempereur_du_cong6536]

No it's not far enouth

[@robc1342]

Isn’t this show supposed to be a comedy? Not funny.

[@John-tu2wo]

Divisive narrative

[@lordofdalords]

more oppurtunities for russian startups

[@alexbayer2365]

In Russia, we don’t support Putin’s totalitarian regime. Peace for everyone and don’t blame us.

[@styrofoam4637]

yess exactly

[@eddy_malouempereur_du_cong6536]

So why is he Still in power ork?

[@styrofoam4637]

@@eddy_malouempereur_du_cong6536 because he rigs the elections? because people who spoke out died? people living in russia under putin are victims too. that’s why so many people move.

[@alexbayer2365]

You are trying to insult even opposition Russian…@@eddy_malouempereur_du_cong6536

[@blackdragon796]

​@@eddy_malouempereur_du_cong6536 OK, that was very racist. I'm sure that if a black country invaded another country in Africa, no one would lift an eyebrow. So, for your information, Putin votes for himself all the time. The old people will mostly support him and saddle they make the bigger part of the population. Protesters are taken away and beaten up in prison, the guards can even put high-voltage batteries up their nuts. The only way to make a successful revolution is to have a majority of strong young people and military support which is not the case currently.

[@greenlime1997]

No, next question please.

[@billy1276]

Noah is a sell out

[@barrywalls7175]

Yes...too far

[@rr965]

Wtf. I actually agree with Trevor Noah. PS - He’s still not funny.

[@stevemcqueen8695]

Why are you here if he is not funny.

[@lilhyena7534]

@@stevemcqueen8695 to listen to some reason maybe

[@stevemcqueen8695]

@Aynsley on Earth what on Earth are you researching?

[@khanad3247]

Seems like you’re obsessed with him tho cos here u are commenting on his video. Go away then

[@HorseshitDetectionAgency]

@@stevemcqueen8695 you need mental help

[@JaSmiNEtherlands]

Actually Russian dressing wasn't invented in Russia

[@larsgreen4292]

this wasn' funny at all. he starts the video by you can't hate the entire nation only because of putin and slightly at the end of the video start making fun of Russians losing cola and MacDonald's I don't know whos telling you what to speak on your show but you need to fire him ASAP

[@reuben3077]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@imperialofficer6185]

В советском союзе секса нет >:(

[@nahhh5318]

If they wanna stand in Z's and post it online, alot of Russians stand with Russia home doggy dog.

[@jononolan946]

There hasn't been much anti Russian sentiment. Say if France was to invade it's next door country, there'd be 1000% more anti French sentiment in America. China as well. People think of Russians as cold and tough so they stand back.

[@sampejke]

Man, nato countries has been invading other countries for ages, no hatred, no sanctions.

[@Gameswill2008]

I support Ukraine

[@diipadaik]

Why does a half-ukranian have a reastaurant called "russian samovar"? I thought ukrainians were patriotic.

[@VictoriousSage]

The same reason a chinese man owns the restaurant "los tres amigos"

[@beanh9re8]

because there's many ukrainians of russian descent

[@laurasilveira2150]

Russia needs to feel consequences somehow if make war to an innocent country everyone in your country will suffer and that's life

[@Mitchery]

Nope, you need to suffer 👌

[@ianhuang1425]

Fax

[@ianhuang1425]

All Russians must suffer the consequences of the war, they need to learn

[@enmusimpcuzyeah]

No

[@noneedtoknow2731]

Ukraine ain't no innocent country

[@ianhuang1425]

Hating on Russia is justified As it always has been

[@TheProjectVoid]

bot

[@sirdinny8266]

Get some therapy

[@AndreyKoval42]

Crimea, tribunal, reparations. Then we can talk

[@ailleurd]

In solidarity with the Ukrainian people, I stop to read “War and Peace “ when I was at the third chapter. Even it’s a very wonderful book.

[@Prushinthespirit]

Finally - spirits of 200000+ dead ukrainians can rest in piece now, because of iggydeb boycotting a russian book written during times when said Ukraine didn't even exist XD

[@baramansari6921]

I will stand up for Russian people when Russian people stand up for LGBTQ people.

[@ablorenz]

LOL

[@slopernafti902]

Wokey do-gooder.

[@azuaraikrezeul1677]

We can stand on our own!

[@charlethemagne5466]

​@@azuaraikrezeul1677 yeah only when youve got small neighbours to exploit and brutalise, as your illustrious russian history has showed for the last several centuries. nothing but death and imperialism, russia always lagging behind and always dragging others back with them.

[@azuaraikrezeul1677]

@@charlethemagne5466 still beats having to deal with liberal mongrels like you.

[@aokigaharakomorebi]

As a Montrealer of Ukrainian descent, I am ok with our orchestra not featuring the Russian piano player, and considering Canada is the biggest diaspora of Ukrainians in the world outside of Russia, I can think of millions more Canadians ok with this decision, too. But thanks.

[@VictoriousSage]

I'm a montrealer too, who grew up having russian friends. What Putin is doing has nothing to the with the civilians. Its discriminatory what the orchaestra is doing. It reminds me of all the hate arabs and muslims got after 9/11.

[@annmariebusu9924]

@@VictoriousSage I will weigh in as a Torontonian, I am not ok with it. These actions should be played out with governments vs governments not people. Next thing you know 10 years later Trudeau’s replacement has to apologize and pay remedy. Haven’t we seen this before.

[@qwerty9714]

As a japanese canadian i am not okay with this at all, scapegoating people because of their race, punishing them for what their government does is literal facism, i think our treatment towards russians is absolutely disgusting

[@Mitchery]

You're not of Ukrainian descent, nice try troll 🤦‍♂️ 🤦‍♂️

[@daddyyahweh9328]

So is that why your country gave a standing ovation to a N*zi?

[@ALLAHISENOUGHFORPALASTINE]

This is 1/10 of islamphobia

[@user-ix2gt9kv9n]

@@samuelsantosvitorino3974 no one likes muslims and islam

[@darkbendover]

half ukranian what's the other half?

[@professional.commentator]

I hope you're not being sarcastic here.

[@electricink3908]

No, it has not gone nearly far enough.

[@ouinon4138]

What would you add?

[@electricink3908]

@@ouinon4138 make moskal imperial propaganda ie Russia culure, unacceptable, cut katsaps from any visa , travel , cultural, educatinal priviliges. Make the term "Russia" .apropriated by Peter I, unacceptable in describing Muscovy, work towards containing moskals in their original lands of Moscow and Novgorod. For a start...

[@sirdinny8266]

​@@electricink3908 Get some therapy, for a start

[@HorseshitDetectionAgency]

I really feel sorry for anyone who actually likes Trevor Noah. Please seek medical attention.

[@Joseph-tj2in]

The answer is no, it hasn't.