Jonathan Pie: 'Boris Johnson Is a Liar' | NYT Opinion

[@JonathanPie]

Hello, I'm Jonathan Pie, and I collaborated with the Opinion Video team to help American audiences understand why so many British people are furious with Boris Johnson right now. As we make clear, Johnson is a well established liar. What do you think is the most infuriating lie he has ever told?

[@MichaelTuohy]

Not so much infuriating but the time he told that NHS worker there was no press at the hospital, whilst several press photographers were literally taking pictures of him as he said it. Think it just exemplified the way his depraved mind works. The first and foremost instinct in any confrontation, no matter how mild, is to lie. Edit: Oh yeah great video btw. (as always)

[@tonyb9735]

"I don't lie"

[@Rhianalanthula]

BTW, did you get that cuppa?

[@jaycievictory8461]

That the UK government had a good response to the pandemic. Professor Marmott presented to NHS bigwigs this week and amongst the many, many shocking things he exposed was that every person's life expectancy in England has been reduced by at least a year because of Covid. This is in comparison with other countries (there was a long list) such as Denmark, Hong Kong Japan, whose life expectancy hadn't reduced at all because of the conduct and approach of their officials.

[@lucasoheyze4597]

That you're funny.

[@edgeyt1]

As an Englishman I can tell you that Pie is perfectly correct about Johnson, his government, the Conservative party and many of the 'Entitled Establishment'.

[@sueyourself5413]

@gerard dearie We must have faith, faith in independence.

[@vivburgess4300]

No, Tories all the way - and Brexit. You'll be blaming the Whigs next.

[@bathwater3196]

@@sueyourself5413 We must have faith, faith in the Union!

[@theotheo7241]

how interesting that he did not say anything about the corrupt Biden and the same entitled lefties in UK . Biden is in China 's pocket, way deep

[@jonibz1456]

@@theotheo7241 Thats because the subject matter was "Boris Johnson is a Lair."

[@Frack_Black]

Pie going global. Finally, the political commentator the world needs.

[@acasccseea4434]

i doubt americans would understand british humour though

[@monkerhostin1]

He's a comedian not a political commentator

[@monkerhostin1]

actually I suppose he can be both

[@1inchPunchBowl]

@@monkerhostin1 Do you think he or his character are not both?

[@monkerhostin1]

@@1inchPunchBowl Yeah he is both but by political commentator I was sort of thinking columnist, and I don't think he writes anything, or does he? Not sure

[@bumba5897]

This isn't opinion, this is facts

[@Yosser70]

Regardless of what you think of the royal family, the image of an old lady, sitting on her own while burying he husband is heart breaking and sums up how dreadful these parties were. It’s an image that was repeated around the country on a daily basis, from the poorest to the richest of us but Boris thinks he’s above his own rules. He’s got to go, along with the rest of his corrupt cohorts.

[@emmanuelrobert208]

The government informed the Queen that she didn't have to social distance but, she refused saying that it would send the wrong message.

[@ohkay8939]

@@emmanuelrobert208 Which only goes to show how Boris _should_ have reacted to any and all suggestions of social gatherings at no. 10. For the avoidance of doubt: the Queen did it correctly, Boris and his cabinet and civil servants at no. 10 did it wrong.

[@willywonka7812]

It's an image that ought not emotionally affect anybody who values humanity, or else the existence of a monarchical system that seperates people by class would cause them to explode

[@emmanuelrobert208]

@@ohkay8939 Yep, agreed but in truth, I wouldn't have expected anything else.

[@tubbytown6545]

Shame she blew 70yrs of respect by giving Blair her highest honour. Boycott her Jubilee celebrations.

[@glowwurm9365]

“Hog warts for wankers were you get taught Latin and tax avoidance” You deserve way more recognition for your work, political satire master classes each and every one.

[@JimiJo]

And how to use the right vocabulary!

[@grinsikleinpo7]

Thats not a satire, its the reality.

[@queenredspecial]

That one FLOORED me.

[@thedriftmc]

@@JimiJo *where

[@aranyanigreen345]

@@JimiJo *Hogwarts (not Hog warts)

[@gjaxx]

Brilliant from Jonathan. Thank you NYT for giving him a platform

[@oneworldfamily]

Aye!

[@alvincyt]

His most-viewed video on his YT channel: v=GLG9g7BcjKs

[@peterobbins5801]

The world needs much more of this. Mr Pie was spot on here.

[@robertburdoff1789]

apart from Scotch eggs are great ;)

[@splintercast8092]

I would say that this is a fair, balanced and accurate representation of Johnson and what he stands for.

[@alvincyt]

His most-viewed video on his YT channel: v=GLG9g7BcjKs

[@woodrude78]

I feel he held back

[@larswhitt1549]

@@woodrude78 Ofc he did, it was for the NY times and a purtitan american audience :)

[@krashd]

@@larswhitt1549 Very few puritans in this audience, the NYT is liberal. You're thinking of the conservative half of American, the ones who support Trump and believe the Earth is 6,000 years old.

[@larswhitt1549]

@@krashd It was a joke... but overall American audiance is very puritan, special compared to european audiance.

[@jaywatson6524]

This man is the manifestation of our country’s anger and frustration with our government. He is excellent

[@paulc9139]

On the money

[@GiggleChasers]

absolutely!

[@secretsausage1]

Some of you people are Soooooooo easily fooled. Start by lifting your standards...

[@faelger9473]

yeah really is THE personification of your country's anger with your government...LOUD, Aggressive, FULL of insults....and in the end utterly TOOTHLESS wont take ANY responsibility or action whatsoever anyway. "it'll solve itself im sure". So...why would Boris give 2 f's about you. The very fact this man BECAME the leader of your country shows something is wrong with it. Youre right...HE actually IS like the UK's anger on so many more levels than you were aware of. Crazy.

[@martinosanmartin9523]

He is the manifestation of our country’s elite anger and frustration. He doesn't even mention history nor how every mainstream media is, by smearing Corbyn, responsible for Johnson's win

[@bollewillem1]

We need more Jonathan Pies in this world.

[@chasidahL]

Yes, we do!

[@VK-sp4gv]

Not pork pies.

[@Zimmar]

We got plenty, just without a camera.

[@alvincyt]

His most-viewed video on his YT channel: v=GLG9g7BcjKs

[@helipeek2736]

More pies? At least a bakers dozen.🧑‍🍳🥧🥧🥧🥧🥧🥧🥧🥧🥧🥧🥧🥧🥧

[@kennyc818]

Being a postal worker i feel a bit guilty being on strike in the run up to Christmas, will still feel that way when i get back to work on friday. But i'm so glad to hear this, Thank you.

[@iomproirbais]

Solidarity!

[@iomproirbais]

i love buying synths off of ebay, but i love my postie more! All the best to you mate!

[@SamuelBlack84]

Makes no difference to me. I never get cards or presents 😅

[@mhkpt]

Thank you NYT for having Jonathan Pie on. He is fantastic. Make this a weekly segment!

[@doubledigital_]

i wish lol

[@carenburmeister5002]

Please do!

[@floydblandston108]

I've been watching him on KZbin since he came on. It's exactly the acidic chaser needed to clear today's style of unctuous political lies from the palate.

[@DarkShroom]

lol he's a comedian 🤣

[@floydblandston108]

@@DarkShroom - we know that, dumfuk.

[@nasmaxfit]

I’m British, this is 100% accurate.

[@helipeek2736]

If you consider the British reserve and ability to underplay the seriousness of a situation.

[@edism]

@@helipeek2736 Are you saying he is downplaying the situation in a roundabout manner?

[@SnoutBetter002]

Boris is an embarrassment to our great country. Pie doing what Pie does best.

[@annenunney9907]

You are so right take care

[@UnsaltedCashew38]

If your country is so great why don't you just name it great? Oh wait....

[@ds1868]

@@UnsaltedCashew38 it's a geographical expression not a political one.

[@musicismoreimportantthanyo9246]

@@UnsaltedCashew38 it's the olympic team name GB Otherwise it's England, Wales, Scotland and northern Ireland

[@krashd]

@@musicismoreimportantthanyo9246 Though only three of those nations are in GB, the other is in LB.

[@Mike-tv9rk]

Briliant. Just, Brilliant! Why are you not our PM?

[@erykaton170]

This man is a treasure! He verbalizes the anger that we are all feeling.

[@helenadurst5993]

in the UK they actually call them "national treasure". judi dench and david attenborough are considered national treasures

[@Wackaz]

Always been a fan of him since the RT days. He represents the British people well.

[@Wackaz]

@@helenadurst5993 Many people in our country are considered as such :)

[@Wackaz]

@@helenadurst5993 And Richard Attenborough!

[@0penminds]

@@Wackaz No, he doesn't.....

[@whateverlikehell]

"Opinion"? This man is speaking only facts

[@everyman1]

I disagree. Scotch Eggs are amazing!

[@NoNoNoNopeNopeNopeNo]

because if it wasn't labelled as opinion, he'd get sued to sh**. Cos it's an opinion piece.

[@emeraldcelestial1058]

@@everyman1 You are everything wrong with the world.

[@emeraldcelestial1058]

@@NoNoNoNopeNopeNopeNo Thank god we all really know it's facts.

[@pieppy6058]

@@everyman1 scotch eggs are very good.

[@rusticitas]

“Eton, a sort of Hogwarts for wankers.” is where I quite literally shot milk and cereal I was eating at the time out of my nose. Mr. Pie, congratulations on inducing a feeling in me I truly have not experienced since third grade.

[@Tia-Marie]

That is the best description for Eton I've ever heard.

[@njmcmath]

Made me proper laugh that bit 🤣

[@oddjob7821]

Hogworts for Wankers. Classic.

[@mohamedjamalabdillahi9940]

😂😂😂😂

[@notbloodylikely4817]

Actually the analogy is perfect. The Tories are Slytherin. They are exactly Slytherin.

[@WithFireIDance]

Please keep bringing him back, Jonathan Pie is the reporter/satirist we need right bo

[@moby786]

As a Brit, I can say he has spoken the 100% truth!! It’s not opinion, it’s all FACT. Well done Mr Pie 👏🏽

[@0penminds]

Nice British name you have.....

[@namesurname2958]

@@0penminds grow up

[@moby786]

@@0penminds how do you know that’s my name?

[@ColinBarrett001]

The brilliant Jonathan Pie. This is how most people in the UK now feel about their government.

[@MickeyFKNMouse]

How we’ve felt since Blair in 2001

[@krashd]

@@MickeyFKNMouse Very true, a two horse race where one is dead and the other diseased.

[@sunnyray4065]

That's not true. People will *still* vote for this government in the next election and I've lost all hope

[@MickeyFKNMouse]

@@sunnyray4065 and why is that do you think?

[@sunnyray4065]

@@MickeyFKNMouse because they have been in power for over a decade. I can’t see an end in sight just yet for them. I’m really feeling hopeless because every single vote I’ve cast, the result has gone the other way. I voted against brexit and the conservatives but they keep winning

[@theresa600]

So refreshingly honest, especially the "poshy" part. A good explanation of what's wrong in the world

[@alvincyt]

His most-viewed video on his YT channel: v=GLG9g7BcjKs

[@stephengraham1153]

I liked the bit about tapeworms in tiaras!

[@peterhagan8454]

Especially England now pie tell globally how ultra racist England really is

[@hurri7720]

This was about England, not the world, good try but not good enough.

[@stephengraham1153]

@Shaun Jay Yeah - it is. I have personally seen enough racism first hand in this country to know that it exists and I'm white - English. There are however a lot of decent non-racists in the country, so maybe you live in an area where you don't see it.

[@WithFireIDance]

Jonathan Pie says the things we all want to say

[@alexpotts6520]

Seems strange to label this as "opinion". It's just a fact...

[@Matt67012]

Because it’s opinion… I know you probably though you were all cheeky stating how it’s fact, but that’s more a statement on your perception on truth

[@vullings1968]

@@Matt67012 Can you point out where the rant was not factual?

[@Matt67012]

@@vullings1968 yes start at 0:01

[@alexpotts6520]

@@Matt67012 Okay there are things which are matters of opinion in the actual video (albeit stuff I mostly agree with), but the phrase "Boris Johnson is a liar", ie the video's title, is a fact.

[@mygetawayart]

@@Matt67012 the parties and the lies are no opinion. The opinion is what he thinks about it and frankly if you still support a morally spineless billionaire whilst looking straight at facts, you should seek an optometrist's help because you seem to be blind.

[@Drew_DZ]

From someone who has lived in the UK all their life, this is the best breakdown of our government situation I've ever seen.

[@dougfriendly7676]

And of the US government.

[@a_person_online0]

Ikr. It’s complete chaos

[@RobFeldkamp]

Sounds like the Netherlands as well... Dark times for the west

[@dougfriendly7676]

@@RobFeldkamp How did we get here anyway?

[@baabaabaa2293]

And Australian govt.. over entitled property developers... with Hitler posters in their bedrooms.

[@dungeonseeker3087]

Never heard of Jonathan Pie until today, after this I will be seeking out as much of his work as possible. He just articulated the feelings of an entire country with succinct precision in 7 and a half minutes.

[@haroldvonschwartzenstien3581]

You're in for a treat 😉

[@jimarillo]

Envious of you. Enjoy the wonderful back catalogue.

[@carlanderson8799]

I use to recommend "Pie" as those people you should listen to. :) Who they are? All of them? Sure.. Peter Joseph Jimmy Dore Chris Hedges Richard Wolff Abby Martin Jacque Fresco (rip) Noam Chomsky (too old now?!) Edward Snowden Aaron Maté Gleen Greenwald Kyle Kulinski Krystal Ball Russell Brand Yanis Varoufakis Cornel West Lee Camp Max Blumenthal Dylan Ratigan Rutger Bregman and (the fictitious reporter) "Jonathan Pie"

[@emilyrobinson1327]

Enjoy! He's just brilliant 👏

[@catalinacurio]

Search Pie on trump, it’s brilliance in action. 😊

[@jchock7503]

Jonathan Pie......the real no holds barred commentator. An absolute asset to the world.

[@janvanuytvange5394]

This is simply brillant! And more: he tells the truth!

[@puzzLEGO]

“The queens like the president, but she’s in her 90s, so a lot younger than your guy” Saw that one coming and still laughed the same

[@Sleepflowrr]

A bit like cos she is a statue, the people pay them to exist, the royals don't get involve in politics but they accept the decisions by protocol. It's not like medieval era not even like Victorian era, the royals only exist and they are the main tourism in Britain, they say hello, a Happy mother's day, merry Christmas..etc open a few charities, they can do good things but if they were doing good things a lot, they would be judged for being political, it sounds bad but that's how it is in The firm, that's why Diana was a rarity there, she as many others left but in all honesty, she was murdered.

[@18Alpine]

🤣

[@sunseeker9581]

@@Sleepflowrr they're the face of charity workers whilst also sitting in an ivory tower. It's a very strange system.

[@MickeyDJ1]

@N Fels That's actually the job of the Select Committee, as I understand it. :/

[@grahamyates2490]

@@Sleepflowrr "the royals don't get involve in politics" is the official line. But the Prime Minister still meets with the Queen on a weekly basis (except during a pandemic) and talks over government business. No-one knows what is said as there is no record kept but ... you know ... few enjoy giving up power.

[@monkmell]

I’m English but moved out of the country years ago, and believe me, Jonathan Pie is 100% accurate in everything he says. I hope one day (may it be sooner than later) that people look back in history and wonder just how political systems that are hundreds of years old, were still retained and used in the 21st century. It’s time to update, delete and reinstall the entire political system. Long live Pie!

[@davidatkinson5858]

So Clinton Obama Biden Brown Blair? By the way can you point out the aristocrats in the current British cabinet?

[@6Haunted-Days]

So?! 😂🤣🙄

[@biteursknbiteurskn]

How dare you say he's 100% accurate, his lambasting of the scotch egg is slander! The rest of it's all true though 🤣

[@davebox588]

@@biteursknbiteurskn I was going to write a damning letter to The Times but held off because a) this was sheer genius, and b) he didn't criticise Cornish Pasties.

[@notmyname4261]

We're going full circle back to the feudal system I'm afraid.

[@smellslikethinice1107]

It's pure gold...satire at its best, and every spoken word true.

[@joshuafranco1570]

I'm so glad Jonathan Pie finally got to this side of the pond. Been a fan of his for years. Hilarious and amazing.

[@donmacalister9323]

Jonathan speaking truth to power as only he can, thanks mate.

[@tiagotcorreia]

So absolutely happy that Pie's at the NYT! You totally deserve it. And thank you NYT for this.

[@rob-se7ko]

Absolutely brilliant, does not get any better than this

[@JessieEdlen]

As an American...that was literally the best thing I've ever seen in my entire life. Exquisite.

[@Eevee13-xo]

Go check his youtube, all his videos are amazing

[@-M0LE]

When a British person is really annoyed we will write a very long letter or complaint

[@forgivemylaughter]

Jessica, you should go to Universal Studios, Six Flags or Disney World.

[@Eric-ye5yz]

Was it the sublty you liked ?? How he gently suggested Boris Johnson was not he favorite person ??

[@anjotheweezky215]

Trust me you don't wanna be in london to witness it... Im here lol

[@roboldx9171]

The more I hear this Scandal repeated and the more I mull over the sacrifices my Queen and country made during the lock down. The more it makes my blood boil. Glad to see Pie getting carried away showing his contempt and anger for the Johnson.

[@tonyb9735]

That wasn't Pie getting carried away, that's just him saying what he sees. There is barely a word of exaggeration in that tirade. It's no wonder that he's a tad miffed about things. I am more than a little peeved myself.

[@jlmfoy365]

@@tonyb9735 May I complement you on your masterful understatement, brilliant! Regards Jim

[@nickwalters5380]

Peeved? I'm positively discombobulated

[@Jay_Johnson]

I’m surprised the NY times published the parts about wealthy self serving parasites and political donations given the problem is even worse in the US.

[@Susan-up2wv]

Jonathan Pie is my spirit animal. I love him so so much.

[@10secondsrule]

Tom is a gem the world is urgently needed. Too bad too many think he’s a comedian.

[@rrbh]

That was like an Olympic 1500 metres final - he held back until the last lap and then just opened up and left everyone for dead ! A gold medal winning performance !

[@denisdaly1708]

He has a great finishing kick in him

[@SouthwesternEagle]

THANK YOU for bringing this to American audiences! I've been following British politics closely since 2019 and absolutely _everything_ he said here was the truth.

[@xSUBIACOx]

You Republican?

[@xSUBIACOx]

@@SouthwesternEagle Same thing.

[@SouthwesternEagle]

@@xSUBIACOx The problem is, the Republican Party in America is neither Republican nor Conservative today. I don't identify with today's GOP. I'm a Reagan Conservative more or less.

[@Humanimal47]

Always solidly on point, we love JP here in the UK.

[@johnmcgrail8781]

Brilliant brilliant brilliant

[@theniallofella]

"A sort of Hogwarts for wankers." Superb, absolutely superb.

[@michaelmoraga2926]

Bravo 👏

[@superdan339]

My thoughts exactly! 👏 👏 👏

[@MrMrlosteruk]

Best line

[@COIcultist]

He was funnier when Andrew Doyle wrote for him. He is only covering Boris as the orange man is out of office and Boris is the next easiest target. The NYT covering a proven liar, a bit like the pot calling the kettle black. How is it going with Project Veritas NYT? Will Mr Pie have a witty routine for Kier Starmer being abused for what Boris accused him of being a complete setup. The protestors had been there for hours, and both Kier's aides and the police knew that. There is also a secure walkway to the place where Kier was going.

[@WilfChadwick]

how did trump get dragged into this? Why not aoc, Biden, Pelosi, Trudeau? Hmmm, lefty tells me that leftys going on here. They'll be banning speech next, lol. Wait, what!? They are trying to ban...

[@theunion6024]

As an Englishman, Hogwarts for wankers is the best description of Eton I’ve ever heard.

[@tammy_vip]

Same! I had to pause it for laughing.

[@cdtube259]

That was a *chef's kiss* moment! Perfect description 😂

[@leonrobinson8180]

"You're a tw@t Harry... "

[@xenoscry]

I want this guy to just keep going. Literally everything I think about the rich here in the US. Straight facts.

[@Jay_Johnson]

Kinda surprised the NY times published this as whilst the American political class may not be as aristocratic they are far more corrupt in terms of lobbying and second jobs.

[@mageofsin]

He has done vids (on his FB) about other people, they are amazng

[@dsugimoto313]

This is both hilarious and informative (as usual). Congratulations on making it to the New York Times. Hope this exposes you to a new and appreciative audience across the pond.

[@modogo3635]

The truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth

[@klemklemm]

Holy cow! This is one of the most on point commentaries ever recorded. Give me more Pie!

[@wallywooyeah1]

here you go Klem kzbin.info/www/bejne/qqfGqICZfLyZY9k

[@garymcmanus9946]

There's never enough pie

[@almiromeragic9341]

Jonathan Pie is an Legend! ... And all he's saying is just facts. Plain and simple truth.

[@lugano1999]

I have been listening to his rants for years. Wonderfully therapeutic as other commenters have stated.

[@Kwippy]

Americans should know: Jonathan Pie is not a comedian, he is one of Britain's foremost political commentator. You can believe everything he says.

[@michellebyrom6551]

He may have been created by a gifted comedic actor of great intelligence, but he does Tell It Like It Is. Left wing, Right wing, Centrist and Alternative politics all get the same searing treatment of speaking the truth. If only the world could be run by empathetic.

[@balsamicfingerer]

Whatever his medium, the message remains the same

[@Sabre_Wulf1]

The genius, is that we don't have freedom of speech in uk..look it up, honest. We have what's called 'freedom of expression'. We can say things, until the majority don't like it...then you can't. We USED to have freedom of speech, but cancel culture and 'offended' happened. Mr Pie here is so funny, because he is speaking the absolute truth. Do not listen to our leaders and do not listen to the BBC whom the government own and has become a propaganda tool once again. THIS man is the truth of exactly how this country is. We a rich nation with poor people. What you see on TV is the absolute Oxford and Cambridge and Eton kids, that grow up and run the country. Most of our ministers have come from those hideous select only university's. They have no idea of real life in the UK.

[@sinetteiversen9978]

Feel so sorry for the english With the horrific "elite".what could you do to get real people elected.

[@Lpickars5713]

This maybe said to amuse but depressingly everything he says is factually correct

[@stanleybowman-hood6194]

As a British guy this guy explaining to the Americans about our culture is hilarious

[@tonyb9735]

As Pie rightly points out, it's not so very different over there at the moment.

[@wailer27]

Good to hear that you grasped the most basic concept of the video

[@fergalhughes165]

@@wailer27 Good to read that you got the most basic concept of his comment

[@wailer27]

@@fergalhughes165 hmmm maybe think of something original that makes sense if I offended you so much paddy

[@samfitzpatrick7891]

Was wrong about one thing - scotch eggs are superb

[@Dalladon]

Thank you New York Times - Please bring this man to the front stage as quick as humanly possible.

[@samimhaidar7495]

nobody articulates frustration and anger against political establishment the way he does❤

[@lfcblood7054]

Mr Pie was so accurate with everything he said And it is disgusting that it’s allowed to happen and more so continue

[@kevinwyatt5824]

I dunno, waay off base about the scotch egg comment

[@HISTORYUNDER]

Yeah, bring back the war criminal eh?

[@lfcblood7054]

@@HISTORYUNDER it’s needed

[@thedriftmc]

@@HISTORYUNDER like they don't all work for the banks anyway. The illusion of choice...

[@JJONNYREPP]

Jonathan Pie: 'Boris Johnson Is a Liar' | NYT Opinion 11.2.22 0936am he's describing the whigs...

[@oneworldfamily]

Waaay too few people in this country are bothered that the actions of the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom are being investigated by the police. This is huge! The apathy and complacency in this country, in the face of both significant and unecessary suffering of my people and corruption in government, is staggering, if you think about it. Which reminds me of Bertrand Russell's famous quote that "Most men would rather die than think. In fact, most do."

[@willlawrence8756]

Plus Boris's name is on Reiner Fuellmich's court papers alleging genocide re covid fraud!

[@neilpemberton5523]

In Australia our much-hated PM, Scotty from Marketing, should be a political dead man walking, considering we have an election due in the next few months. But the opposition leader is hardly anyone's idea of an alternative PM, and the cynicism and apathy is overwhelming. In the US people only voted for Biden to get rid of Trump. All the major political parties everywhere are bought and sold, and that is the intractable problem.

[@krashd]

@@neilpemberton5523 Yep, same in the UK, it's hard to vote when both main parties are led by numpties, Labour is supposed to be a socialist party and yet it's led by _Sir_ Keir Starmer. Out of touch leadership of all parties seems to be the current thing in the US, UK and Aus.

[@Jay_Johnson]

@@krashd I don’t care, starmer will be the uks biden and I’d rather have 5 years of blue labour than another 7 years of austerity which is what we are currently facing.

[@thebrowns5337]

@@Jay_Johnson is it austerity or corruption? Our taxes used to easily cover healthcare, financial support for those that need it, libraries etc. We still pay those taxes, more in fact, yet those services have all stopped or greatly reduced and at the same time rich people are getting richer and more people are getting poorer. The national debt was never getting any smaller anyway, despite austerity and long before covid. I'd say it's not austerity.

[@crazydaze27]

Top marks to The New York Times for having the testicles to publish this piece of truth.

[@goodlookinouthomie1757]

Stunning and brave of them to bash the UK's nominal "right wing" party 😂

[@catalinacurio]

Look up Jonathan’s tirade on trump, it’s historically stunning. 😊

[@emeraldcelestial1058]

@@goodlookinouthomie1757 It's awesome how people soften the tories rep by saying they are reasonable and not particularly right wing, but the details. The details say otherwise.

[@goodlookinouthomie1757]

@@emeraldcelestial1058 Blairite centrist politics of the 90's are todays "fascism". Cthulhu swims ever leftward.

[@emeraldcelestial1058]

@@goodlookinouthomie1757 Fear not the dawning wndward. The sloth of mana harkens the glib kind of corinthin.

[@qquark99]

Just discovered Jonathan Pie. Now a huge fan. Keep saying it like it is Jonathan!

[@brandon3985]

This is the greatest monologue I've ever seen. Never heard of Mr Pie. But I already love him.

[@MG-bs5mr]

He's got a channel on KZbin which is well worth watching.

[@denisedalton8399]

Very clever..+has a heart..

[@denisedalton8399]

@@MG-bs5mr Yes,his reports on different things are both satirical and well founded..

[@MG-bs5mr]

@@denisedalton8399 yes, it's often worrying that his comedy rings so true though 😂👍

[@halfalligator6518]

check out his EPIC monologue about Trump it's called "Trump's Last Day!". Never heard such a good rant (true too).

[@comanchio1976]

As a British person who relies on a systematically obliterated NHS, which has suffered under 12 years of Tory destruction - I rely on Mr Pie for my therapy. So I thank the NY Times for this particular session...👍

[@georgec8451]

"systematically obliterated NHS" ha-ha-ha NHS budget can be 110% of the GDP and labor voters will still keep selling their brainwashing drivel about how "NHS is underfunded" your NHS blows because it blows it will never have enough funding stop obeying people who literally sell you lies from the guardian and civil service and media-government bureaucracy overlap.

[@kateoc8]

@@georgec8451 my mum is a senior nurse who retired early due to burn out. You're a trolling a-hole. NHS is in tatters.

[@skylar7740]

If you watch a video on here called the Great NHS Heist you'll see Labour under Blair and Brown really screw the NHS by stealthy privatisation. It's not just the Tories.

[@comanchio1976]

@@georgec8451 The UK spends the 2nd least on healthcare of the G8, only beaten to the bottom only by Italy. Introducing shareholders, profits and more costs via insurance companies, would make it less efficient. A well funded NHS would be a world beater. So take your Daily Mail friendly claptrap, and stick it where the sun doesn't shine!

[@comanchio1976]

@@skylar7740 That's true actually, and a great shame. All such privatisations should be reversed, as they've caused nothing but problems. All of that said, I'd still rather have *any* Labour government over the Tories, as they've been undermining it for years.

[@coolguy32558]

I'm an American and I absolutely LOVE this guy.

[@catherinekenny3926]

Jonathan is brilliant he has me rofl 🤣. LMFAO. Stay strong and safe and SANE from the west coast of Scotland x 💙

[@archvaldor]

He is actually really holding his tongue here...he is normally insulting to everyone. He must really love the US.

[@ray_ayy]

Honestly this level of anger and passion is refreshing to see. If you’re not outraged, you’re not paying attention.

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

I have missed this man so much! I haven’t seen any of his commentaries since Brexit really. He’s a breath of fresh air because he tells it like it is🐝🤗❤️

[@Stollberger72]

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[@alex_n8863]

There's a good video he did for Cop26 on his channel.

[@theotheo7241]

how interesting that he did not say anything about the corrupt Biden and the same entitled lefties in UK . Biden is in China 's pocket, way deep

[@emm8357]

@@theotheo7241 why would he talk about Biden and British lefties on a video about Boris Johnson?

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

@@alex_n8863 Thank you! I will check it out🐝🤗❤️

[@davidlankester]

It’s one of those rare occasions when this is not actually an opinion piece but entirely factual and can be proven as such. Pie is not the hero we want , he’s the one we deserve.

[@dynamic5109]

Great comment!

[@1971captinjack]

Rare in society maybe but Pie tells it how it is all the time, sad thing is it is only funny because of the irony of a comedian not actually telling jokes but just revealing facts

[@tamcambuslang6585]

Give the man his own uncensored platform to speak truth to people who don't get to hear it.

[@richardtickler8555]

the opinion was about scotch eggs being disgusting

[@paulc9139]

And this is what most of the British people think.

[@J-Hell]

Over the last two years, at the times when watching anything else about current affairs would have overloaded me, watching Pie was truly therapeutic.

[@davesmith-zk7fk]

he is a socialist wanker

[@samgriffin3709]

@@davesmith-zk7fk the best kind of wanker! Britain needs a bit more good old fashioned socialism!

[@chrissummerville3182]

LOVE you Johnathon Pye--you have spoken for me and for all those I know for the past 3-4 years with such acute cutting edge brilliance that I savor every moment and word you splutter forth with the same sense of indigntation and disbelief and somehow make me laugh through it all and then afterwards feel I AM NOT ALONE!! Thank you--you are our modern day Shakespeare...

[@rickwong9049]

Absolutely a banger from Jonathan Pie. Always enjoyed his commentary, even though i'm a Malaysian, we also have the same predicament in our country, thanks to these same 'entitled a-holes'. Hope NYT continues inviting Mr. Pie to the regular Opinion videos.

[@dietermitplatten]

Every country has its BoJo

[@gengphoto]

I love Jonathan Pie. Straight honest talk, saying out loud what we're all seeing, but not saying. It's sad and hilarious at the same time because it's the truth of the matter and this is where we are. It's great when he talks about US politics too. I know it's a character, but wish we had more of this in real life. Thanks for putting him on.

[@CasualWatcher279]

The only thing I didn't agree on is his view on Scotch Eggs.

[@charlesmartin1121]

Now thats how you do a proper rant.

[@Bzorlan]

@@CasualWatcher279 cheggs are divine. What Mr pie said was slanderous in the extreme

[@WDeranged]

@@CasualWatcher279 And warm ale. Dunno what country he's been living in.

[@melissabarrett9750]

Boris Johnson is living proof that you should never trust anyone who combs their hair with a shoe.

[@davidharrop9984]

How very dare you !! It's a little known fact that Johnson brushes his hair with a toffee apple. He's the very epitome of sartorial elegance.

[@melissabarrett9750]

@@davidharrop9984 😂😂😂👍🥰

[@Hurc7495]

i may have to steal thst one!

[@Hannah-pk6iq]

Sorry I have to disagree. He combs his hair with a toffee apple.

[@melissabarrett9750]

@@Hannah-pk6iq 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣👍🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@mikediskin3090]

Why oh why can I not put it like this when I'm trying to explain whats wrong to people. Awesome. Thank you for bringing a little humour and honesty to the baron waste that was once our country.

[@nickgamingmusic9911]

This is Incredibly accurate. I honestly don't know who this Jonathan Pie guy is but he has; at least in matters pertaining to the corruption in politics that is - earned my respect for so clearly and straight forwardly saying how it is while also managing to make it slightly comedic regardless of how tragic the situation is.

[@voidedtribute3763]

He's a brilliant comedian, I would definitely recommend you check out his channel. JP is a character, and most of his videos are of him filming news reports only to go on a rant to his camera man when off-air XD

[@larrywilkes464]

He's the boy calling out the Emperor' s new clothes and we Brits love him for that :)

[@alayneperrott9693]

He's a legend in the UK.

[@Demun1649]

@@alayneperrott9693 Do we still have one of those? Britain is still slightly recognisable, but the "uk", no way is that real any more.

[@robertwilson7301]

This guy was hilarious, while speaking the Gods honest truth, very entertaining. LOL

[@Matt67012]

Your truth… maybe… nobody else’s

[@thefontofallgarbage8480]

@@Matt67012 bot?

[@vullings1968]

@@Matt67012 Everybodies truth, except a few brainwashed Brits..

[@CheesyWheelbarrow]

@@Matt67012 Please explain to me what part of this was innacurate

[@Marvhead]

@@Matt67012 I appreciate that it's probably difficult for you to recognise the truth. You've grown so accustomed to Boris' mendacity.

[@geosync9742]

As an American (with British inlaws) I can say this is the most refreshing video I've seen in a long time. We all would like to rant publicly like this about our politicians. My father in law from working class Essex is loving this.

[@janetplanet8746]

have been following Jonathan Pie (Tom Walker)on KZbin for awhile. he's the BEST!! about time he got this gig ~ hopefully he can help loosen up the NYT!!

[@CollinSamatas]

First time ever seeing Pie…He's fabulous, and we need more of him in America!

[@Jakob_DK]

Go see the rest it is fabulous

[@dougmhd2006]

I'll admit it. I'm not the biggest fan of the NYT. I feel they've "dropped the ball" on some of their news stories and opinion pieces. However, that's not going to stop me from giving them the highest level of kudos for hosting Jonathan Pie. Way to go.

[@thebrowns5337]

Just when it seems nobody in media wants to tell the truth, here we are. JP has serious courage to go with his humour.

[@remsan03]

He had me at "Yoda's ball sacks." Please bring Jonathan "Amazing" Pie back.

[@Stollberger72]

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[@alvincyt]

His most-viewed video on his YT channel: v=GLG9g7BcjKs

[@Khatru39]

Jonathan, This is one of your best, an absolute masterpiece!!! 🙏🙏🙏

[@kimjongun6746]

Boris Johnson is a liar Sun sets in West Every minute in Africa, 60 seconds passes

[@svby]

Water is wet

[@kekehilo1169]

@@svby it’s not though. Water is one of the substances which makes other objects wet.

[@tmarritt]

@@kekehilo1169 does it make the water around it wet?

[@iainb1577]

@@tmarritt That has to be the philosophical question of the week.

[@theotheo7241]

how interesting that he did not say anything about the corrupt Biden and the same entitled lefties in UK . Biden is in China 's pocket, way deep

[@Cornholio999]

THIS is why I absolutely LOVE Jonathan Pie! A masterpiece!

[@dimensions7834]

I love Jonathan Pie. Been watching him for years. He is wicked smart and witty!

[@OfficialUKGov]

saying “Boris Johnson is a liar” is like saying “2 + 2 is 4”

[@philmerlot5090]

No it's like saying "I'm a parrot flap flap squawk squawk."

[@nobodyburgen4594]

A fact which Boris surely would deny if it helped him.

[@skyrat3816]

Wow... just wow. Pie doing his thing on The New York Times. To all those who aren't familiar with Mr Pie, he's been acting as a freelance tv news reporters for some time now where his skits are based on the rantings of real reporters when they're off the air out in the field and make satire of the big headlines or events. Which it was when Pie started out, but the past two years, things have just been writing for themselves and the sad reality is that that line between satire and real life has become very blurred. This was really well done and thanks NYT for not putting many restraints by letting Pie do his routine.

[@sample.text.]

Jonathan Pie is a treasure and must always be protected.

[@johnsturgeon9995]

"Tapeworms in tiaras" and calling Eton a "Hogwarts for wankers" made me laugh so hard I could barely breathe.

[@asifcml]

I had pause it for a moment after the Hogwarts line, I was gone, might have actually laughed a 6 pack in

[@bkilg2509]

N That hogwarts joke was sublime

[@kellywalker4494]

This is fantastically well done. It’s a cross between brilliant humour and actual spot on serious analysis.

[@feli___b]

Excellent, no exaggeration just facts - this should be shown in the Parliament.

[@HISTORYUNDER]

Your spelling skills should not be shown to anyone.

[@feli___b]

@@HISTORYUNDER , I make mistakes when I'm too tired, sorry

[@tonyking2030]

Nice to hear the truth, the whole truth & nothing but the truth!

[@tapaarn5863]

Brilliant. "Eton, a sort of Hogwarts for Wankers", should be an entry in the OED

[@jaklyncraft666]

Don't stop Pie! Absolutely love you! Simply brilliant

[@ItzBoowie]

Ah, Johnathan pie. Best news anchor I’ve seen, even if he isn’t a real one. And now he’s finally going global.

[@doubledigital_]

he puts the real ones to shame, they are part of the problem.

[@Jay_Johnson]

@@doubledigital_ He is paid to be funny. Real news anchors are paid to accurately put across the organisations line. Often the organisations line is that of their owners and sponsors.

[@powerdavid6235]

"Tapeworms with tiaras".... That really hit home.

[@ESL.MsClaire]

Jonathan Pie is a legend ❤️ he’s not really nervous btw, he’s Jonathan Pie.

[@m.a.b.4104]

Thought maybe Pie was toning it down until he brought it home with a fiery flurry of brilliance. Keep up the great work Tom, the world needs more of you. P.s. would be great to see you on Aussie TV again, even better to see you critique some Australian hypocrites/liars/wankers.

[@ianbates1964]

Probably the most profound (& entertaining) reporting I’ve watched in a while. Well done NYT.

[@lordvadertheleftie9703]

This is great to see, I remember watching him perform in Cheltenham back in 2017 and he's brutal live. His rants are legendary

[@idontknow8898]

The Man, the Myth the Legend! This was an incredible performance haha especially when he explained everything British hahaha!

[@Marijo79]

Jonathan Pie you're the love of my life 😂❤ hugs from Buenos Aires ❤