Kalle Lasn on CNN Buy Nothing Day 2007

[@JayLikesLasers]

Oh come onnnn! Come onnnn! That lady is the passivized consumer from George Orwell's 1984.

[@fungussa]

She's blissfully unaware that she's plugged in

[@TehIdiotOne]

It's such a sad state of affairs when mainstream politics essentially teaches us we're nothing more than mindless consumers that want to consume as much as possible.

[@writershard5065]

More of Brave New World than 1984 imo, but yeah.

[@laughingachilles]

How can she not know that pretty much every product she buys has to come from raw materials obtained through mining and drilling? That's just depressing.

[@ericofadel]

"Oh! Come on! Environmental problems?!" I can't belive I just heard that.

[@Nighthawk20000]

This was like 10 years ago. People thought differently back then, climate change was still not widely accepted back then

[@terryjones9784]

"Come on! Why are you trying to bum people out!"

[@RufusShaw]

Eccentricgamingbites and today its completely debunked.

[@jorgediazsantana7723]

what a tool that lady..she just doesn't get it..

[@someone6949]

Yeah, it's "completely debunked" by pseudo-scientists and people who claim expertise in a field completely tangential to the environment. How people can dismiss the work of thousands of real scientists who spend upwards of decades studying and learning about this kind of stuff still boggles my mind. It's as if you think one discussion over a bottle of beer with your mates somehow is equivalent to a life's worth of education in environmental science.

[@summerskull9379]

Her ignorance is scary because she's not the only one who thinks this way.

[@222Deima]

It's sad, but you are so right. :( Some people are not able to think beyond their own satisfaction

[@MrPieman00]

Realise she has no actual arguments except for "oh cahmaaaan"

[@DarwinsBeerReviews]

Worst part for me is how she ends the interviews with that smile and laughs it off like he's some nutjob. -_-

[@DjZephy]

That's what liberals do

[@MattB415]

she has to do that, it's Cnn. You don't think she was trained?

[@gbiota1]

Saying things like (3:00) "I believe over consumption in the rich countries of the world is one of the root causes of terrorism." will cause that.

[@Daveisthename]

I fucking hate mainstream news. Wtf is the point to it, it's not even real news...

[@saf6739]

this sounds like CNN with any logical Trump supporter

[@awesomefacepalm]

His accent is lovely

[@InnocenceExperience]

he's like a friendly, eccentric uncle from an old movie.

[@gurelhorsun8951]

InnocenceExperience AKA everyone's favorite uncle

[@DannyEastes]

People like that woman are the reason why capitalism works

[@dripdripdrippird]

Why do you believe that is true? I've studied market failures for a great deal of my life, the evidence i have seen suggests that the reason markets fail (not succeed) is because of people like her, it is because people fail to internalise the externalities of their consumption.

[@Finn959]

Nef Nox so she is not yet indoctrinated enough is what you're saying? Does she have to be even more hollow and shallow just like the unneeded consumer goods she buys? That's how the markets can be saved?

[@PurpleH4z3]

Oh, come on!

[@dripdripdrippird]

***** i may not have spoken clearly. one reason why markets fail is because consumption and production have what we refer to as "externalities". its worth a google if you arent familiar with the concept. some externalities are positive and some of them negative. the vast majority of people are ignorant to at least some of the externalities of their consumption (including you and me, probably) and so they fail to incorporate them in to their purchasing behaviour. so to answer your question: no, she needs to be better educated as to the consequences of her actions, because only then can capitalism really function. in order for people acting freely on an open market to function effectively you need a well educated healthy society of people with a social conscience, so that they will internalise the externalities of their consumption (for example not eating beef because they are educated about the ecological impacts of cattle farming, or whatever)

[@garface26]

She has no clue how right he his.

[@phuckewe178]

The man is correct. We used Crude Oil to make 50 cent toys that wind up in the trash weeks later. What a waste of oil. Petroleum to Plastics The technological road from oil field to finished plastic product has numerous fascinating side trips. Here’s the route taken in the petroleum-to-plastics process: 1. Petroleum is drilled and transported to a refinery. 2. Crude oil and natural gas are refined into ethane, propane, hundreds of other petrochemical products and, of course, fuel for your car. 3. Ethane and propane are "cracked" into ethylene and propylene, using high-temperature furnaces. 4. Catalyst is combined with ethylene or propylene in a reactor, resulting in "fluff," a powdered material (polymer) resembling laundry detergent. 5. Fluff is combined with additives in a continuous blender. 6. Polymer is fed to an extruder where it is melted. 7. Melted plastic is cooled then fed to a pelletizer that cuts the product into small pellets. 8. Pellets are shipped to customers. 9. Customers manufacture plastic products by using processes such as extrusion, injection molding, blow molding, etc.

[@HardWithStyle97]

Everyone's hating on her, while everybody is doing the exact same thing. And the man is right. We ARE living of the backs of future generations.

[@antigravitytapes]

im not sure what youre trying to say and i like it

[@JonnyUnderrated]

Not everyone is doing the same thing man... WTF are you talking about. How do you know that. People are growing up ... not everyone does this shit.

[@FreebooterFox]

OH COME ONNNNNNNNNNN

[@artistryartistry7239]

This woman has done us a real service and we should all be grateful: she's perfectly captured everything that is wrong with modern day media, and she's given us a real insight into why we're ultimately all royally fucked.

[@amazingbollweevil]

That interviewer is stunningly shallow in her understanding of consumerism.

[@corkyknightrider]

Bill on accident. they did it on accident. they tried so hard to demonize him over every little thing, while ignoring the massive mountain of corruption that was Hillary it made people realize that the media lies.

[@Skwigelf100]

Excuse me? Nearly every MSM channel had a near daily update of some Hillary story, whether it was emails, Benghazi, or her Foundation. They pounded those stories to death, and cycled to the next when they ran out of things to say about one. And look what happened. Absolutely fucking nothing. Trump says "she's been through enough, actually her Foundation has done some good things, I'm just gonna drop it," funny huh? Almost like there was no actual massive mountain of corruption and Trump just used those angles to ruse more people into voting against Hillary. Disclaimer: I don't like Hillary in the least.

[@WakeAndBakeBeats]

her advice at the end was essentially, "appeal to emotion because people are stupid and deserve to be manipulated"

[@justinhensley2944]

idk, that guy kind of lacked logic near the end of the segment, tying capitalism to terrorism. please. it's not like we're leaving 16% for the rest of the people. value is created in first world societies, it's not a zero sum game.

[@lexpyth0n]

She represents exactly the kind of nonsensical fallacy-based logic the media needs to cleanse itself of if they want the internet generation to take them seriously. She represents is the old regime, he the new. Good riddance, old regime.

[@corneliussmith4907]

if any redditor reads this. deez nuts. ha got em '.

[@johnnyorigami6300]

+Lex Python Great insight, Lex.

[@louislandreau8683]

+Lex Python sooooo true

[@LunarCrystal07]

Well said. Stupid backwards lady is stupid and backwards.

[@Mitch...Gregory]

I disagree. Both sides have been around just as long, one just has more power.

[@SaucyRandal]

Dont get caught up by the reporter, shes not worth fighting over. The gravity of this man's message is far greater than the stupidity of one person.

[@allycat0126]

Hello from September 2020 Munich Germany. This video is my spirit animal.

[@Johnkostercreative]

She is so lost there is no way she will ever figure it out. The stupidity is staggering.

[@1BrknHrtdRomeo]

She's a perfect example of why people buy the stuff they don't need to impress the people they don't like.

[@falcoperegrinus82]

Someone should tell that woman that incredulity is not an argument.

[@Dankmus]

"OH COME ON" - Argument made.

[@stigjensen1161]

What he is saying is so very very right, everything is right. The ecology does not support overconsumption. That woman is incredibly stupid, I just can`t believe that narrow-minded approach to such a big issue "why can`t I buy a doll fo my kid if I want to?" . I guess she appeals to the average american, who might have troubles seeing his point.

[@Jamesviolaofficial]

Think long-term!? Woa, woa, slow down there guy.

[@johnharder3334]

So fact with some editorializing is up against, "Oh come on, whats the harm in that". He literally just finished saying what the harm was, agree with him or not he at least tries to have some reasoning.

[@kjchicago1]

In other words, what Kalle Lasn is trying to say is: Save Your Money, Make Do With What You've Got, Spend Time With Family & Friends, Pay Your Bills, Keep What You Have, Be Thankful For What You've Got, etc!

[@enaz2]

Wow she makes the people from Fox seem thoughtful and intelligent.

[@MooseheadStudios]

I hope kids today realize how great this video is.

[@8523wsxc]

Why would you piss off our sponsors? They pay my salary! That's so egotistical.

[@RC-bl2pm]

this guy talking sense to this bird...shes going on a shopping trip as soon as her shift finishes!

[@GreenKimchee]

its so true...

[@Cruth8987]

i respect that CNN actually aired the advertisement

[@MIngalls]

She can disagree but she really doesnt understand where hes coming from? She doesnt think its gross that people trample each other to get a cheaper TV?

[@halfaworldaway]

"Oh come on, _environmental problems_?" Holy shit.

[@nagolyaj]

She's not dumb, she's paid for.

[@mac-]

People will look back on this interview for decades to come and wonder who let this woman on TV to argue against people advocating for some common sense when it comes to resource consumption.

[@svbtext]

when you've been fed a steady stream of bourgie ideology since birth and you can't understand why anyone would not want to waste resources in the name of "american tradition"

[@gbiota1]

3:00 -- "I believe over consumption in the rich countries of the world is one of the root causes of terrorism." Except, terrorism is known to be done by people who are disproportionately wealthy and educated. Especially by global standards. Also, no one has become wealthy by consuming, people become wealthy by producing. 3:30 -- "How do you think that makes them feel?" This is what I don't get about a lot of the left. How do you assume the west should feel guilty for its wealth, or that other people 'look at you with envy', without being "tribalistic" or "ethnocentric" or "culturally supremacist". If we aren't doing things any better than anyone else, why would this question occur to him? After that hes pretty solid though. I think 'Captain Fantastic' makes his case a bit better than his impromptu exhortation. People should look at how they are living their lives, they should check their own frivolousness; and most importantly stop telling other people what to do and just lead by example.

[@trebot9292266]

when you kick the meth you might understand even half of this.

[@gbiota1]

GoAwayGoogle I am fascinated to find out where you might be going with that.

[@trebot9292266]

gbiota1 you'll understand one day when you kick the meth.

[@gbiota1]

GoAwayGoogle I've never used it. So I guess there is nothing to understand. Happy thanksgiving!

[@trebot9292266]

gbiota1 Denial wont solve your problems, if you don't quit that shit the problems will only pile on.

[@EastwardTraveller]

That man made some excellent points about the ecological devastation we're causing and she just tries to brush it off as "politically correct talk". Highly ignorant of her.

[@masonrandle4662]

Im am completely blown away by her

[@ytismylife7057]

Holy shit. I want to believe she isn't real.

[@nedyah151]

smart dude

[@johnwhitman708]

Long-term consequences? As an American, I don't understand this concept. How can something matter if it isn't even going to happen for a long time?

[@Sadare2]

the sad part is, that this news woman rly thinks the dude is the one who talks like he´s crazy and that she´s definitely not alone with that.

[@valciobanu]

At least she is genuinely, sincerely stupid. She's not faking it.

[@playonwords55]

"oh come on! Environmental problems!?" WOW!!!

[@imafoxylady21]

he's the grandpa I wish I always had.

[@eduardoalvear]

Clearly he's not preaching to the choir. Her blasé, patronizing tone is not only unprofessional, but offensive to anyone who doesn't suffer from the media trance. I guarantee you that she has never visited a developing country unless it was from a cruise ship. Read "Cult Jam" and form your own conclusions.

[@Hrkdntbsid]

That lady lacks any intellectual merit to be having this conversation with this man

[@RockLou]

Ugh... american journalistic TV in a nutshell

[@user-gr7xf9hh4d]

This woman, like most people, lives in a delusional state about the consequences of her actions.

[@alexblack8660]

Wow, she's like Ali G, except she's serious.

[@user-yc2ct5qo1z]

Is there any videos/articles on the negative effects of days like Black Friday that anybody can recommend me?

[@kjellvb1979]

Well played my friend! Simply brilliant, I second the suggestion!

[@MundaneParticle]

i think kalle lasn is charming, lol. one of those few people out there who has patience to let other people talk even if they don't agree with him. Unlike those pompous bigot over at Fox News

[@TheFirstRoyale]

Lady, your feelings and the feelings of every single person buying shit they don't need don't actually matter. What actually matters is that our planet is fucked because of over consumption and people like you promoting it. It's easy to optimistic but it's impossible to be an optimistic realist in the world we've built today.

[@ParamoreVzla]

The guy lost me when he said consumerism was the cause of terrorism.

[@thename181]

I think you are assuming he meant that it is the sole cause. He only means that it is ONE of the causes. consumerism keeps the population dumb and reliant on goods for happiness, which is a perfect environment for Americas military-industrial complex.

[@ParamoreVzla]

The Name okay saying that is one thing. But he made it sound as if terrorism exists because most of the world is poor.

[@tomwoodthorpe5790]

"Oh come oooooon" Great argument.

[@Cowabungas]

Every action has a consequence (whether good or bad). This is shit 3 year olds learn.........

[@justtryme9020]

His comments are worded in a way that is far too intelligent for the average person to understand. Certainly was too intelligent for that "news" talking head to understand. Worst of all, he is 100% correct.

[@1stBONER]

i like this guy, he seems to be very knowledgeable :) is this every year?

[@cocomoya]

I'm glad, beacuse reading the message of the people here i understand that i am not the only one thinking htat this woman has only a nice smile.

[@tatumgodfrey3398]

She's too arrogant to believe it and keeps cutting him off when he just wants to finish his freaking point.

[@opd8126]

I would hate to be the offspring of this horrendous cow

[@fireflynovember]

Christ she is clueless.. Manufacturing a bunch of pointless stuff might have some effect on the environment? Come on?!?! Edit: I really want to hang out with Kalle Lasn.

[@hamidious]

Guys, stop hating on the interviewer. She probably was ignorant and this was educational for her. Or maybe she was just playing the devil's advocate. Regardless, this materialistic culture is disgusting. ' I don't care about the world or humans as long as I and my family have everything'.

[@rstuvwxy7020]

This made me so angry

[@enbyous.pigeon]

watching this in 2023 freaks me out, the illusion is falling apart

[@CharlieB1989]

"Ugh" Sums up CNN pretty well.

[@BobTheBob647]

Because more is better than less. That is why people consume beyond their means. Even if you had 100 million dollars, they would trade it away for 101 million dollars.

[@KappaClaus]

I love the media

[@z0uLess]

This was uploaded in 2007. I'll just leave this here.

[@EoThorne]

CNN runs ads. Of course she reacted this way.

[@NumbCornsGG]

Black Friday = Fighting for stupid reasons. You can get offers on internet on normal days lol. poor employees

[@ircimager]

the guy makes some valid points

[@ohyea4324]

This video made me hungry

[@lemiwinks1272]

let's cut down all the worlds forests to graze cattle for burgers and turn the environment into landfills of tacky Xmas toys. Anything else would be madness. Don't over buy products that's cost the earth.

[@teddy3685]

"...but its only $2.."

[@selenalamothe997]

I hope all these comments that are agreeing with the man will walk the walk, as I intend to do. It is good to see everyone disagreeing with the ignorant newswomen though.

[@zippyzee]

"Come aawwwwwwwwnnnnnnn, Come aawwwwwwwwnnnnnnn"

[@PlusBones]

I buy what I need, when I need, and online. This accomplished 2 things; no lines and cheaper prices. Cheaper also in the sense that more things = more shipping. I save on time and gas. Everyone else can enjoy thier 4 hour lines

[@OneKillQuota]

So you bring on an expert to provide his reasoning behind what many consider to be an absurd event...and then you completely dismiss his educated, studied opinion...because you work in the news industry? Good god this country is fucked.

[@yudanbi]

worried about the man. hope he does not get killed due to speaking about the truth.

[@muffinspuffinsEE]

haha he is too nice to be offended / triggered by her non-arguments xD

[@calvinhobbzz9787]

muffinspuffinsEE sometimes very intelligent people literally can't comprehend people who are that ignorant. So they assume a "misunderstanding" and give them them benifit of the doubt.

[@pk9423]

We in the rich part of the world will one day have to give up a lot of our luxaries for the better of the world, but many people, like this woman, will not realize this over consumption only causes harm and poverty to the rest of the world. Sadly, most people will not be willing to lower their standards of living for the better of others.

[@rwuh89]

is CNN the new FOX news?

[@DylanOusley]

Hahaha! Are you serious?! "Since when is cotton made out of Water, Fertilizer, and Land? Cotton grows on brushells." Haha - really?!? You just made my morning - I can't stop laughing.

[@MISSHIEVOUS]

OMG I had an oral on this video in English class today!!

[@erockzz2010]

Is he a character?

[@j_h_12345]

erockzz2010 what

[@Luzidus]

that was my first thought too ^^

[@Guywithcrazyideas]

I'm buying everything online and from China for 1/3 the cost and shipping (from China) is free.

[@MsZooper]

"we love shopping" -cnn

[@rriilleeyy53]

It's unfortunate that some people in these comments don't realize that viciously attacking the interviewer makes them no better than her. Good on ya.

[@LvLocks1915]

I wanna viciously attack that puh.

[@theExile45]

lol, shopping yokels!

[@mrsiborg]

Lets face it, this is CNN. Nuff said.

[@luigicadorna8644]

"That sounds nice and politically correct"

[@gaberobinson]

Pigs are really kind animals. Why should over-consumers be compared to them?

[@jacobmols7904]

well its how our economic system works by the act of consumption..... so i would argue, it is not entierly because of the individual.

[@1607josh]

She just laughs at him.

[@mep6014]

And yet, Americans still don't understand why the rest of the world is laughing at them...

[@ethiopianjokeshurt]

its not the interviewer. She is doing her job just pushing an agenda.

[@benjaminlevin9959]

Jeeze that interviewer was extremely frustrating. And she interrupts him at the end by just dismissing his statistic as false, trying to sedate viewers instead of actually inform them.

[@JoeXLemonade]

The woman should be FIRED.

[@MrBrindleStyle]

I considered the interviewer may be setting up a dialogue- which would be less accessible to the viewer as a rant...