John Waters: Mr. Know-It-All | Real Time with Bill Maher (HBO)

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Filmmaker and author John Waters joins Bill to share his wisdom as a 'filth elder.'
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[@taraniso]

John Waters is never a bad guest. Every television appearance he's gold.

[@francisjo3]

Funniest guest on the show for as long as I can remember. Waters is an American treasure!

[@williamb1851]

American treasures aren’t gay

[@francisjo3]

@@williamb1851 You're so homophobic you eat bananas sideways.

[@oakskid01]

@@williamb1851 Explain Neil Patrick Harris, George Takei, Jim Parsons, and more. In the real world, people are dynamic and not everyone is hetero. Praise diversity, don't hate it.

[@bobbierobinson6269]

@@williamb1851 you may not believe people aren't born gay (I don't), you may believe people are stupid to let their 4yr old chose their sex (they are), but the man is funny. The Bible says God loves us all...That includes those people you don't like. And for the record, every gay person I know (trans also) are the sweetest people I've met. They don't judge you. Btw, unless you've only had sex with one person in your life, and that must be your spouse, you are no better.

[@michaelocchipinti8265]

@@williamb1851 how do you even show your face you hateful thing?

[@jeremybow604]

"Speaking of turds!" Everything John said was incrementally funnier than the last. He's definitely one of the funniest people alive.

[@ffeffashgrove]

John Waters is a legend. And rightly so.

[@dee398]

I can’t stop laughing, I love this guy😂😂😂

[@mariaestherrivas4988]

Same

[@aprilgostin9576]

John is so quick-witted and funny that Bill can hardly keep up with the interview.

[@alexhartan]

At 73 he is a legit beast

[@oakskid01]

Right? The Man needs a show xD

[@hardcorehouse]

Your appreciation for John, coupled with Bill’s deference, has confused you in to thinking they’re anything other than equals. Don’t see any issues keeping up actually; Bill’s just very respectful, understandably as he’s amusing.

[@aprilgostin9576]

I'm not confused and do not feel Bill is anything but enjoying the banter. No insult tucked into this simple comment.

[@chartaiwan]

He is such a genius. Crazy talented

[@lisa0795]

John Waters is a legend.

[@grantmarcus5675]

A legend is good--But why not president? He may be just the right-timed-ticket to run against Trump, you know, a gay Indie film director runs against a reality host who's out to fire you. And who better to make a fine ass out of Trump, than John Waters. Can you imagine those debates, when Trump says, "But this guy has no experience."

[@lisa0795]

@@grantmarcus5675 That would be the best thing ever lol. John with his witty comebacks, Trump won't know what's hit him.

[@batgurrl]

Lisa 079 if only we could get one more movie out of him starring his dream star Meryl Streep

[@lisa0795]

batgurrl That would be amazing. 👍

[@batgurrl]

Lisa 079 yes it would but I don’t think it will ever happen sadly

[@exquisiteevagrywalsky6546]

“Speaking of turds”!🤭😂🤣😅😂😪👍🏼💯 Now that was effing funny!!!

[@codymackniak6328]

I totally agree 👍👍

[@Enigmism]

Came to the comments for this comment. Thank you 😎. Funny AF

[@grantmarcus5675]

BM: "Let's talk about the presidential race." John Waters: "Speaking of turds."---- If it's Joe Biden running against Donald Trump, it's not only going to be another shitty establishment election, where you can't tell Republicrats from Demicons, it's going to be diarrhea, or the front runners giving us the runs. The only difference we'll be, we'll have to eat it for another 4 years.

[@nurlindafsihotang49]

😂😂😂 Even Bill was shocked. Damn Mr Waters, you got wrong name. It should've been "Burns".

[@innerpowerup]

Legendary shit! Pun intended.

[@lindaabrahamsen1377]

He's so funny. Please bring him back again soon!

[@seth1455]

he must be an acquired taste, didn't find him funny at all

[@bitbugsbyte]

OMG! I am still laughing! Especially that last joke! Right on John Waters! Divine Comedy!

[@SlickShow]

"...We do recruit: 'There's one...get him!'"

[@jeffclement2979]

Homophobes worst nightmare! I'm weeping

[@Bklynviathebridge]

One of the funniest, wittiest men on the planet. Hilariously so.

[@marcelliswilliams7136]

I love John Walters so much. He just "GET IT" and his sense of humor is so quick!

[@MrQlife]

First time I see Bill at a loss for words 😂

[@johndavis6119]

Love my fellow Baltimorean, John Waters. I met him once. Also grew up a block away from Mink Stole. Her brother was a friend and classmate.

[@batgurrl]

John Davis I hate you I am jealous😍

[@johndavis6119]

batgurrl That’s life in the big city, dear. You never know who you will meet while at work.

[@batgurrl]

John Davis I actually have lived in Brooklyn NY my whole life and for ten years I worked in a building in which cnn had 4 floors and they had a ton of celebrity interviews and I was always riding in elevators with famous people BUT John Waters is a legend as you know and his regulars like Mink Stole are much cooler to be than the likes of the pretty huge celebrities I saw in the 90s when I worked there like Joan Rivers. Howard Stern, Alec Baldwin, Gwen Stephanie blah blah. The only celebrity I have been in huge awe of in recent years is John Waters now that Bowie is gone☮️🌷

[@johndavis6119]

batgurrl I know the feeling. He sort of defines Baltimore and a large subculture. My ex-wife was an extra in hairspray. The person walking to the back of the bus when it picked up the two starring couples. I can only imagine what your work day was like. Waters is a nice, humble guy in person, while buying a candy bar for the drive home.(I worked at a 7-Eleven). Tell me more about you?

[@gina_st.george]

@@johndavis6119 That makes two of us! It makes me so happy to know that John, who was once considered "underground", is so widely loved and appreciated. I used to be a manager at Record and Tape Traders on Charles Street, and he was one of our regulars. Such a kind, down to earth guy.

[@MRayner59]

"It's not called Hide Business." Oh, snap.

[@ShannaRiley]

Dear gods, I love that man. Long live, John Waters.

[@ttjohns4821]

Most people don't even know him but John Waters is actually a national treasure.

[@ttjohns4821]

@Sas Man Oh lord dude you're young. I am a little young to have seen Pink Flamingos when it first came out but I did see it in the early 80s at the midnight movie. He's the master of trash. Love him.

[@batgurrl]

TT Johns more people know him than you might think. The man is s friggin legend. No one cooler I can think of off hand

[@druehood-mcfadden5465]

I stopped watching Bill Maher long ago, but when I saw Waters was on I had to watch. What a beautifully filthy human being.

[@riparianlife97701]

John Waters is no longer shocking. That makes me so happy.

[@JasonSum1979]

John Waters is the last of a dying breed so smart doesn’t play to anyone very honest and real... Luv him

[@robbielex]

John Waters could do stand-up. Effing sharp wit!

[@loganmcguire8317]

fully supportive of older folks taking acid

[@behavior852]

I remember tripping on Pink Flamingos.

[@behavior852]

@John Doe Pink Flamingos is John Waters masterpiece. Tripping, well, psychotropics.

[@crysstoll1191]

Behavior Wow, that’s hardcore, bet it was equally hilarious and gross. Fun.

[@TheWheelchairGuy]

Who is paying for the wall? Mexico Mexic Mexi Mex Me

[@catalinacurio]

trump trolls it’s you, it’s you, what ya gonna do? Cuckold by an orange du, what are ya gonna do? Now it’s time to pay your dues 💵 💵

[@shimmySchermerhorn-dk1gi]

Your Answer America Ameri Ame A Moron.

[@grantmarcus5675]

The f----g idiocy in your "clever" question is, that there has to be a wall. FUCK the wall.

[@grantmarcus5675]

@John Doe John Doe means your not. You're one of those fucking corporate billionaires staying anonymous to laugh at an unfunny remark at our expense. So fuck you

[@NewMessage]

John Waters: Effing the ineffable since 1964.

[@bazerger6258]

Ah, 'ineffable', was reading 'uneffable' for a moment.

[@mammamathews]

I adore this man! John Waters is so funny. “Speaking of turds....”

[@rayraysphone]

This man is an icon. Thank you for having him on. His humor and wit has not changed in decades.

[@batgurrl]

RayRays Phone oh yeah he is the best

[@danielsarn3823]

"A Dirty Shame" "Pecker" and "Hairspray" are fucking hilarious films, love John's films and his crazy sense of humour.

[@Amber90125]

John Walters was freaking hilarous on Real Time he had me laughing out load.

[@patrickhamel2756]

I’d love to hear his quick reply to the typo.

[@koalabear8784]

I can watch Bill's reaction to Waters' "turd" comment on a continuous loop and keep smiling all day.

[@Mayabee321]

Books in the bathroom 😂🤣

[@arnoldganuza861]

The perfect segues Bill and John. This is one of the best shows ever, hands down.

[@alonzocalvillo6702]

This guy really reminds me of Klaus Nomi. He would be about the same age had he was still alive.

[@napoleonibonaparte7198]

This entire segment is filled with Acid

[@bigworm2129]

Reminds me of when he guest starred on The Simpsons. He was quick and witty as hell even in cartoon form!

[@hobbicles28]

The first John Waters movie I saw was “Serial Mom” After that I began to watch every movie he made. I discovered in each movie a deeper meaning. That is the gift John Waters continues to bring. Love him.

[@ffeffashgrove]

"Serial Mom" is hilarious.

[@knitterscheidt]

being a gay of a prior generation, well perhaps several generations, Waters is the "go straight to he!!" guy we loved

[@Krieky]

Some folks should just be regulars on this show!

[@thehouseofcm]

His movies were the bomb y'all should check em out.

[@ViFabulous]

I've never seen a guest leave Bill speechless so many times. lol

[@jessicahope9744]

I've said it before and I'll say it again, John Waters is a God.

[@adarsh7914]

The funniest guest yet😂😂😂

[@JohnLee-ue6gy]

The pencil 'stache has evolved all the way to a smoky philtrum.

[@batgurrl]

He is always charming and interesting in the dozens of interviews I have watched with him. The man is a legend. If only he would just make one more movie I would be happy!

[@axnyslie]

Stonewall riots began on June 28, 1969 Judy Garland died June 22, 1969. Close but not the same date.

[@whattheflyingfuck...]

maybe her funeral, what i mean is: **hysteriaon** leave miss waters alooooooone **hysteriaoff*

[@AlastorsShadowDemon]

😂😂😂 John Waters is a great human.

[@AlastorsShadowDemon]

@John Doe Of course he's anti-woman. He's gay. 😂

[@grantmarcus5675]

@John Doe I think you'll find that gays, like Waters love women more than most straight men do, you know, the men who always want to put women in their place, and make sure they don't even have any say over their own bodies. I mean even Joe Biden was against the woman's right to choose. Of course, Biden is just a neocon with a 'D' befoe his name. It makes sense. He's from Delaware, the corporate welfare state.

[@riparianlife97701]

John Waters is no longer shocking, he's simply funny. That makes me so happy.

[@daakrolb]

Except for the perverted abomination of screaming homosexuality.

[@AlastorsShadowDemon]

@@daakrolb I adore the"screaming" homosexuality. Nothing wrong with the man being himself. It's not an abomination either.

[@allisonyoung4007]

RIP Divine!

[@catalinacurio]

Reading the comments is fun, thanks lovely people. 😊💙💙💙

[@akinwumioyebade5395]

John waters still hilarious AF 😂

[@jeffclement2979]

"I thought it was a hedge But it was a person!" I'm weeping

[@TREALAH]

That gay old man killed it! 😂🤣😂🤣😅

[@markdavidmoore62]

It’s not dementia, I’m trippin! Now that’s funny!

[@RIXRADvidz]

and my new Catch Phrase!!

[@84paratize]

If people get wiser when they get older, then DT must be the Benjamin Button of wisdom.

[@matthewbittenbender9191]

Tim Holm sick burn!

[@jeffclement2979]

Oh God! He's on fire here Never better Love that man!

[@richmotroni]

"Stormy Daniels' lawyer is handsome and will do well in jail." Now that's funny! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@topsypart2880]

Love John Waters.

[@jaynetaylor6048]

I Love Love Love John Waters. I watched this episode on HBO and I am watching again. John has me laughing so loud at my desk at work. He is hilarious. I love him. I wish he got to talk longer. John was the best part of the show.

[@nadiamccall4311]

i am now dropping Mandela from my preferred dinner guest list and adding John Waters -- I'm sorry Nelson but this man could light up a medium sized country with his spirit.

[@jo19479]

I love honesty! AND wisdom that comes with honesty is the BEST! Acid in the old days was/is different than it is today...hallucinogens in the 60's much different then today, as some are laced with dangerous chemicals today, might have been then too, you just had to trust your friends that sold it in those days... Don't and wouldn't do any today, been there, done it...

[@gina_st.george]

I used to manage a local music store here in Baltimore, and John Waters was a regular customer of ours. He was so kind and charming...but he hated for people to make a fuss over him. We were known for having "misfit" type employees, which he loved, and the more unique you were, the more likely you would be to have him ask you for help.

[@SandSoaked1]

John Waters is a gift!

[@lisa0795]

I love this man. 😂

[@lisa0795]

@John Doe hilarious

[@annetteechevarria3887]

I hope my local library has a copy🤓

[@markydark8286]

John waters is the man!

[@RAE10182504]

John waters is such a wonderful person.

[@KayAmooty433]

I was just thinking how joyful he always seems. He has a joie de vivre! I adore him.

[@NevadaBoss]

As the great sage, Homer J Simpson said whenJohn was on the Simpsons: "I like my beer cold, my tv loud, and my homosexuals FLAMING!"...love me some John Waters. A true American hero.

[@WindFireAllThatKindOfThing]

Every time I see him, I feel shocked because I always think he's passed away for some reason. But nope. Like Elton John's zombie, he keeps cruising in fabulous style

[@synocrat601]

John is a fucking national treasure.

[@suginami123]

John waters and Frank Zappa brilliant ppl

[@eileenrivers3822]

John Waters is so adorably inappropriate! And he's naturally quick, relaxed and comfortable enough to be himself no matter where he is and who he is surrounded by.

[@manuginobilisbaldspot424]

The man is a fucking American treasure.

[@zoremapachuau]

Watched it while moving my bowels. 👍🏼😊

[@chenderhan]

Same.

[@cinepotente]

Bryan Johnson, this is how real eternal youth is

[@worldlivingrealitieswithlc2054]

I love John, he reminds me how great laughable gay friends were before they got bitter.. I wish this humour never dies.. To those friends in Venezuela that changed, watch this man, a real example how to keep a spirit alive no matter what

[@worldlivingrealitieswithlc2054]

@John Doe no. This fine sense of humour was exactly displayed only on gays back at home, even better because we used to laugh till we cried. The struggle killed it in South and North America, even in Europe

[@worldlivingrealitieswithlc2054]

Speaking of turds.. Hahahahahha it was hilarious hahaha lol

[@ZobethC]

I never thought I would see the day that John Water would become America’s sweet funny old guy. I mean anyone remember Pink Flamingos? 😂 Such a national treasure he is.

[@hatelovebowel4571]

I love seeing John Waters go to a straight white guy show and make them speechless😂😂😂😂Colbert, Meyer and Maher!

[@eval_is_evil]

This felt awkward because Bill just didnt know how to react lmao ...Mr Waters ,you're alright! :)

[@stoneyll]

John Waters is Gawd~!

[@sagardia8891]

What a great suit Waters wears!!

[@mark-j-adderley]

Mr. Waters: YES YES YES. “ ... you just did acid for the first time, - not for the FIRST time ...” ... speaking of turds.

[@susiefairfield7218]

Acid! Jerry Garcia quotes! Made this hippie's night

[@jboy777slate2]

This is art within within it self

[@TheGoodfella2012]

This made me happy.

[@mikhailpayson1274]

lol it's not called hide business

[@antfactor]

... There's ONE... get 'em!! 🤣

[@zcosmos9]

Waters is my Pasolini

[@asyabey]

My FAVORITE quote of John Waters!!!

[@axjohn]

It doesn’t get any better than this!

[@arthurharrison1345]

"That's coming!" LOLOL

[@nonmagicmike723]

"Politicians, ugly buildings, and whores all get respectable if they last long enough," is the quote he was looking for.

[@clubman5887]

Haha "that's the point of show business, to become so famous you cant go out"

[@smoothsddiamond7896]

fuckin' love John Waters. National Treasure.

[@jokeybob]

One of the best guests ever had on. Couldn't stop laughing. Wish he'd make one last movie.....

[@lunaazule1899]

"Speaking of turds"....Thanks for making me spit out my wine! grrrr

[@tonymccall7051]

Luna Azule me too! Lol

[@martinsesama3462]

John is a legend

[@bushwickbaby]

Oh John Waters, how I love thee!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@ellenkelley6173]

The Beautiful Loving Weirdo! Love Waters!

[@jeffclement2468]

Love that man! 😻

[@d.263]

I love you Bill but please let your guests speak please let them finish their sentences. stop interrupting please