Public Shaming: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)

John Oliver talks about the power of public shaming, good and bad.
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[@sennataylor592]

Imagine putting all the blame on a 22-yr old and ignoring the 49-yr old married man and President of the United States.

[@arisrayden]

@Fort Wright Manor yeh the difference between democrats and republicans, democrats will impeach over actual crimes while republicans will impeach over a blow job. not to say clinton didn't deserve it, he just deserved it for very different reasons. glad monica turned into a funny good person and hope bill will rot in hell with his pal epstein

[@jv-lk7bc]

if by "ignoring" you mean impeached him.

[@christheghostwriter]

I don't have to imagine it. And I still remember how disgusted it made me that that hack Jay Leno built an entire TV career on trashing a young woman

[@melissagraham6143]

@Fort Wright Manor He may have suffered consequences but they were nowhere near as bad. Not getting to be the president isn't as bad as struggling to rebuild yourself and your life from the ground up.

[@percabethlumity]

@Fort Wright Manor I think people are talking about social consequences. People didn't make fun of Clinton or slut shame him nearly as much as they did to Monica, when he was in fact the one cheating.

[@Moire9]

"Every twenty-two year old is some form of an idiot" 22-year-olds: "Never before have I been so offended by something I 100% agree with"

[@susana.6672]

🤣🤣lmao!,

[@nochickennick2416]

James Acaster? Hell yeah!

[@AlwaysANemesis]

I was actually 22 when this piece first aired; 2 years later, I _still_ agree with it.

[@shavedata5436]

I watched this once when I was 21 and once again when I was 23 so I'm in the clear and also wholeheartedly agree

[@Scorch428]

a 22 year old working in the white house is not an idiot. That is a fully functioning adult capable of making a decision who she wants to fool around with. Shes a disgrace to America.

[@garygary4856]

I'm so impressed with Monica. It's amazing she didn't turn to drugs or alcohol or even commit suicide. What a strong will and character. Also, I enjoyed how serious he took the interview. Shame on all the people like Jay Leno who set out to just ruin her life. Disgusting "entertainment".

[@emilyrasputin]

It was so nice to see John genuinely crack up on camera after seeing so much scripted material. I thought it was great that he decided to have her on and that they got along so well

[@coalblooded]

She is so fucking heroic!

[@Syren2023]

People with strong character don't have affairs with someone else's spouse. She's not a victim of anything. She's a filthy cheater.

[@Blernster]

She's reading a script of highly curated questions and written answers

[@csp.9203]

​@@Syren2023missed the whole "stupid decisions you make at 22 when the other party is the powerful man on the planet shouldn't result in a mostly one sided global campaign to destroy your life" part of this episode?

[@ingridmiller6188]

"Think of the dumbest thing you did when you were young. Not the dumbest thing you got Caught doing- the dumbest thing you Did" What a hilariously effective way to engender empathy!

[@irandude1655]

True. Don’t ask a Christian that. You will always get a lie in the name of the lord.

[@levibee9451]

In my friend group there was a public shaming/ostracism and I was reluctant to participate because it seemed unfair. One of the (not targeted) friends was mad at me for not joining in the dog pile and said I had an obligation to call out anyone who had done something bad. I had to remind him of the similarly bad things he had done and never got caught for that he told me about in confidence, and ask if he really meant what he just said. He changed his mind quickly.

[@kaynkayn9870]

@@irandude1655 kids. It's kids...

[@somethingclever4563]

Yeah that was clever

[@echognomecal6742]

I have way too many options.

[@tekbarrier]

"Think of the dumbest thing you did when you were young" Tucker Carlson: *nervously looks at his Roomba*

[@ddd7864]

#TuckerCarlsonF****HisRoomba

[@roberthardesty6507]

Ouch.

[@MrHistory269]

Lmao

[@bulletproofblouse]

The question could also be "Think of the dumbest thing you did this morning" and Tucker would nervously glance at his Roomba and gracelessly change the subject.

[@roberthardesty6507]

@@bulletproofblouse Then his eyes fell onto his cat...

[@Lunar_Blacksmith]

“Nobody has ever asked Bill Clinton to change his name.” Powerful. Absolutely powerful.

[@xXTheBl4ckC4tXx]

Maybe becouse his Name bears political influence? The extreme would be asking Trump to change his Name for his wife. That name is a brand, something like that would be a stupid thing to change.

[@nuknukisdead]

Well... that's technically not true. Bill Clinton's political brand is built around the name "Bill Clinton". He was born as "William Jefferson Blythe III". He's literally changed his name...

[@CabinFever52]

(Because they want to know when he's coming and be able to stay away)

[@memoofjacoboarbenzjuanarev9724]

Creepy uncle Biden and Creepy Uncle Bill.

[@danagray9709]

Maybe because you usually don't blame the victim of a blackmail attempt for the blackmailer's crimes.

[@edgarturner370]

I have become a Monica Lewinsky fan. To go through all the shaming she endured and be abled to laugh at herself shows an inner strength and character only a very few people possess.

[@revolutioninprint8906]

She is a graceful and stunning woman. To come out of the fire with such dignity is inspiring.

[@jv-lk7bc]

as she herself said, "you'd be surprised".

[@evilemuempire9550]

I think I’ve come to realize why LWT is so successful, John and his team know when to joke and when to be serious. Throughout most of the interview he was serious and let Monica set the tone and make most of the jokes, which brought the point home in a respectful but fun way.

[@carolinepersons4260]

It's also amazing how she got to have the [literal] last laugh and last word here. I'm happy to see that shift happening in her life as well. It's about time she gets to do that!

[@danielchastain4602]

It’s called controlled laugh instruction

[@CatTheEpicRamenNinja]

"Every 22 year old is some version of an idiot." As a 22 year old, I wholeheartedly concur.

[@martinmorsch7507]

Caitlin Well I do think Im not, but I guess Im smart enough to know that I probably am. Simply because looking back, I did stupid stuff so when Ill look back in a few years, Ill probably do the same...

[@SuperMcgenius]

Caitlin I am 58 and when I look back at myself at 22 I agree. :)

[@Baby_boodle]

Likewise haha.

[@Val_Benko]

As a fellow 22 year old, may I just say "yuuuuuuuup"

[@caad5258]

I disagree. *Everyone* is some version of an idiot. Let's not single out 22 year olds.

[@RedPandaKT]

As a 22 year old, I'd like to say that I'm not 'some version' of an idiot, I'm like six different versions of idiot cobbled together into a roughly bipedal approximation of a functioning adult.

[@siracastori01]

Not 22 yet, but seconded.

[@sta_sh]

Like some sort of Idiot Voltron?

[@umad42]

Yes

[@kdog8087]

Pretty profound from a cobbled together functioning adult. Nice.

[@slobbertwut4314]

Yeah but I bet you Lewinsky real good...

[@TruckinForAnimals]

As a father to two daughters, I cannot fathom the pain of one of mine going through what Miss Lewinsky did. However, I also cannot fathom the pride your family must feel in you. You are an inspiration. Thank you.

[@dianacarbonate]

That "however" scared me, but you stuck the landing. Thank you for being a good man. Your daughters are lucky to have you.

[@TruckinForAnimals]

@@dianacarbonate Thank you! Two daughters and no sons…two sister and no brothers…I’m certain I’m the lucky one! :))

[@deneithomas8424]

I’ve watched this episode at least 5xs and every time I get more and more enamored by Monica’s poise, grace and resilience. I might have laughed and poked fun at her situation then but now I absolutely admire her courage, tenacity and her ability to forgive herself. She’s aging so gracefully, so beautiful inside and out!

[@0T772]

Same, my eyes definitely opened when she spoke about it, and all the crap people talked about her, including me.

[@BolasDaGrk]

I don't understand why she got more heat than Bill, who to remind the public, was married and the president of the United States.

[@rachael501]

I'll give you a hint, it starts with "mis" and ends in "ogyny"

[@kishinpower3317]

To be honest its the positions of power and hiw the media potrayed it if the media was slamming Bill he would have caught the most heat

[@kishinpower3317]

Its more because of media portrayal

[@memoofjacoboarbenzjuanarev9724]

And he has even worser skeletons in his closet and his wife is suspected to actually help cover them.

[@MrLoobu]

Same reason everyone couldn't get passed Hillary's failings despite Trump clearly being 10x worse in the same respects. America is sexist, It loves to see the downfall of a powerful woman.

[@TheBizzle1984]

Jay Leno is the definition of "Is he funny? Or is he just loud?"

[@smrttgrl]

The sheer vitriol he launched her way, makes more like "Is he funny, or just an asshole?"

[@elamothe81]

A comedian going for the cheap laugh? Noooo?

[@cjvaye99]

I love Jay Leno. He was my favorite late night show.

[@cjvaye99]

@@LunaSin thats why hes funny

[@gunnerovergaard9646]

Letterman was better

[@milliewoo337]

I experienced public shaming in my hometown during my teen years and was ostracized by everyone I knew. The number of times I thought of taking myself out, it’s a miracle it didn’t happen. Look at what Lewinsky made of herself, of her horrific experience- she probably felt the same way so many times, but she’s still here, and now she stands as an example for how to endure this type of experience and recover. She’s a role model. Never discount your own trial and the value that it can provide to others. It heals me to listen to her.

[@emilyrasputin]

I thankfully had my friends as a safe harbor and went to a big school, but I was also a pretty popular target for shame and harassment. Her words meant a lot to me too.

[@lufia1624]

​@@emilyrasputini guess if i'd have had friends or family as a safe harbor for anything i went through I might feel the same as you and oop. Just had to comment on the defining factor; nothing meant by it.

[@annef2389]

same

[@philipreid2542]

Phew, glad you're still with us. Stay strong

[@dylankornberg4892]

The story about wearing a black beret at a friend’s 90s themed party is so funny. I love Lewinsky’s sense of humor, and her ability to have grown out of such a shitty situation and found ways to use humor to process it.

[@AnaMaria-ww4iy]

“Every twenty two year old is some form of an idiot” Me, a 22 year old: I accept this, and even find comfort in it

[@KatiaTRH]

I was thinking the very same thing... I felt it was so accurate. LOL

[@arvindshastry1178]

I will be an idiot in two years

[@TheBerkeleyBeauty]

You should. You’re in the club with all the rest of us.

[@EddyA1337]

I was an idiot at 21 and 22, thing that sucks is I got caught. You wouldn't believe how many jobs have turned me down because of a few non violent misdemeanors. That was 9 years ago and it still follows me. There are careers and jobs I can never pursue because of mistakes I made as a dumb shit teenager/early 20s even though I paid my debt to society.

[@drew25music]

Yeah, I did some stupid stuff 3 years ago when I was 22.

[@kyuu2]

The "no one ever asked Bill Clinton to change his name" really stuck with me.

[@JR-playlists]

Hire her

[@andrewanderson1042]

As it should

[@Kurpify]

same

[@jhonklan3794]

Because he is a famous politician and Monica Lewinsky is a no body.

[@drazx6701]

Me2 thats power 100%

[@CRAY0NEAT3R]

John Oliver's reaction to being called Alvin by Monica Lewinsky is 100% my favorite moment in last week tonight ever.

[@alexburchell1891]

“No-one ever asked Bill Clinton if he was going to change his name.” Absolute BOMBSHELL. Great interview - super informative, interesting and incredibly candid, but also done in a very respectful way. John Oliver is an absolute class act.

[@NostalgiNorden]

Anyone else think the real problem here is people being forced to sue their 12 year old relatives to afford health insurence? In Europe we just go to the hospital.....

[@salazarian]

We are headed towards universal healthcare, just gotta get these idiots out of office and replace them with others who are more progressive. Just need some time.

[@ericacamacho8080]

As an American who has been to Europe and benefited from affordable healthcare, I honestly don't understand what the hell is wrong with my country when it comes to this and many common sense issues.

[@12tac0cat21]

@@ericacamacho8080 just follow the money. The billionaires cant be billionaires if everyone gets healthcare

[@ccarr1025]

12tac0cat21 you mean, you can't have healthcare without stealing money from others.

[@oo-wr4pq]

@All_Roads land of the free doesn't mean land of the free shit... Dolt

[@Marqan]

Let's not miss the point that a woman was required to sue a family memeber just to get healthcare. Murica #1

[@LilSirAxolotl]

#Bernie2020

[@junojay4563]

sonoki82 She was suing for "pain and suffering cash" to be able to pay her medical bills - which should regurarly be covered by healthcare in a civilized first world industrial nation.

[@godlygamer911]

@sonoki82 ... so she should have just paid the six figures herself?

[@TangleAndToot]

Also... The broken wrist treatment costs over 100k??

[@TheJ0hnPrest0n]

god i love our borderline marxist Europe for not pulling shit like that...

[@thrillcollectors]

Can I just say that Monica L is absolutely beautiful inside and out? Her bright smile is just so refreshing and kind and wise. What a great human being

[@marianszewczyk8521]

Actually one of the best episodes, as it reveals so much about the heart and soul and core principles of the show, which is one reason why I enjoy watching it.

[@Yahula1edits]

"No one ever asked Bill, if he wanted to change his name" I don't know why, but that hits deep.

[@derekfey9976]

ThatOneGirl I very much agree with your first paragraph. How society views the different genders experiencing the same event is usually sexist. And she most assuredly lost respect and decency from many people, unfairly. But I think Clinton did too...certainly not to her extent, but I know plenty of people that think he is an indecent pig who did something extremely wrong. And rightfully so. But that statement took me aback as well....no one asked if he was going to change his name. That’s telling.

[@Dliciousization]

@ThatOneGirl Idk if I would characterize it as the same mistake. Bill was married, was a prominent public figure, and also had an insane power disparity over her. To my memory she has said that the encounter was consensual, but one person is abusing a ton of public trust and his office, and is setting a terrible precedent of behavior. Monica on the other hand was a completely private figure before any of this happened, and was subordinate to Bill. I would say she made a mistake, but far less of one than Bill, but paid for it with one of the most infamous public shaming events in history.

[@PR2k9]

@@Dliciousization Bill should have gotten it worse than Monica. The most powerful man at the time making such a blunder should have been met with at least the level Monica did. But the media turned their attention to Monica instead. This was completely the fault of the media. And we still haven't learned this lesson; letting media run wild with zero consequences.

[@bentroyer1]

@ThatOneGirl I mean your right but bill already had a name. His public image was vibrant. So this blemish was small. Monica's public image was the blemish. She didn't have a public image until this point. This is a contributing factor. Also dude's really aren't as cool with cheating as you seem to be saying. It's not just fine in most circles. It is definitely rarely supported. But generally their relationship with their partner is not something discussed it's not part of your relationship. So you don't really judge them one way or another for it. Kind of like if your friend constantly bragged about being able to slack off at work. That is not a demension of thier life that your relationship with them intersects with. Even tho debatable its definitely wrong they are not holding up thier end of a agreement. I get that its a bit apples and oranges with severity but the same idea.

[@dba2605]

wtf? you are just honouring her vanity...good looking people will always get away with things. IM not convinced by her act here. another redemption song

[@musicandwrestling123]

That was my Sephora review!!! Lmao I feel so honored, thanks John! 😂😂😂

[@shaswatbetala3194]

Well💕🙌

[@frankenshake]

Girl I'd stamp that shit on a resume and send it in to their show. I bet you'd get a call back haha

[@kyleguajardo]

Well done :)

[@musicandwrestling123]

Jordan Murphy bahahaha I really should huh?! 😂

[@shaswatbetala3194]

Do it!!

[@TaintedBlood30]

4 years later and I am floored by this interview. What an incredible human. It is incredible how unfair what happened was to her. She should never have had to carry that burden, especially at such a young age.

[@aaronbarr7935]

Yo, the handful of times Monica genuinely cracked John up were some of the most wholesome scenes ever broadcast. Love it. 💕

[@JohnDoe-wx1jf]

I love how John Oliver takes responsibility and gives an apology. Good Guy.

[@DibyajyotiDas]

Only as a setup to his video

[@DJHise]

@@DibyajyotiDas So you believe he shouldn't get any credit for acknowledging his regrettable role in making Lewinsky jokes, just because he chose to make the _whole video_ dedicated to righting this wrong?

[@samwiseshanti]

Hahaha exactly. Apologies now ONLY count if you DONT follow them up with a thoughtful discussion about why you think you were in the wrong. Fire and forget apologise are the only real ones. Obvs.

[@QueenGallade98]

@Schobe-wan Kenobi don't be a racist.

[@RaffiTheQuokka]

@Schobe-wan Kenobi woah what's wrong with you

[@nickkontozoglus4771]

The “worst aunt” thing reminds me a lot of the “hot McDonald’s coffee” lawsuit. It’s an interesting story that people should look into but basically. The woman almost died from 3rd degree burns from her coffee (which turned out to be just under boiling). She didn’t want to sue but they only gave her $800 for the $20000 out of pocket expenses (or something like that). And it happened to about 700 other people. In the lawsuit, (if I remember correctly) the main reason the jury sided with the woman was because McDonalds basically treated the 700 affected people as a number instead of people. The woman actually settled for less than what was settled in court. Then McDonalds and other companies dragged her name through the mud basically to discourage people from sueing them.

[@nickkontozoglus4771]

Jason Pineda yeah, I never knew there was a movie though. I just watch Adam Ruins Everything and he talks about it.

[@nickkontozoglus4771]

Jason Pineda The episode is in the first season, I’m pretty sure it’s in Adam Ruins Justice.

[@riojordan3259]

Adam Ruins Everything had a really good segment on that

[@NJRDC]

Yea and I’m glad this is starting to get out there, I has always heard the standard “lol stupid lady drops normal coffee and brain dead jury gives her gazillions” but the truth is she was BADLY injured and wouldn’t have sued had McDs have just paid her medical costs. The real narrative needs to get more traction than the fake version.

[@NuSpirit_]

Retro Report (New York Times) did an awesome episode about it as well.

[@BWalsh737]

Dude Monica is so smart and well spoken. This is a great interview and the fact she came out so normal and with a great sense of humor is a great tribute to her and how well her parents raised her. Monica you are funny and a great person.

[@nunnaurbiznez8815]

The fact that she dressed as herself at an 80s party is iconic. She was a young woman who had the most publicly announced me too moment of all time.

[@jv-lk7bc]

not a me too moment. was nothing like what Weinstein did.

[@VioletEmerald]

​@j v There's a lot of different types of "Me Too moments" and while those things are not at all the same, Bill Clinton abused a massive power dynamic and she was severely traumatized in the end by how it played out.

[@jv-lk7bc]

@@VioletEmerald No one has ever even claimed Clinton made sex a requirement of anything at all, or ever hinted at any retribution from him related to sex or lack thereof with anyone including Lewinsky. True it was a massive power dynamic and *both* of them should have seen that and steered clear. True he was married and *both* of them should have respected that. She was a grown-ass woman (22 years old, not 15 or even 18) and *very* ambitious and a DC beltway insider (or she would never have had access to the POTUS. they don't hand that out). Don't infantilize her. According to Lewinsky (did you even watch the interview?) she was severely traumatized, not by having sex with the POTUS but "in the end by how it played out"...as a result of HER nonconsentual decision to go public about 100% consentual sex. If you're going to stretch the definition of "Me Too moments" to include this, then really its going to end up covering pretty much all sex since the dawn of time. and it will be too watered down to matter anymore. And that would be a huge public disservice. We need a powerful tool to deal with the Weinsteins of the world. Aiming it at someone like Clinton means we won't have it when we need it.

[@BazookaJoe131313]

90s party

[@josie4401]

@@VioletEmerald fr idk how people still act like this was just a regular "affair," i quite literally cannot imagine a bigger power imbalance than the one between a 22-year-old intern and the goddamn President of the United States of America

[@kissfan7]

Can we talk about how Lewinsky has managed to age three years in two decades?

[@dbass4973]

No, we cant, you are an agist. And a sexist too probably.

[@TheSencat]

@@dbass4973 theyre saying that it DOESNT look like shes aged. If they were being insulting they'd swap the order of the years

[@alexchang2571]

Prolly lots of sunscreen

[@amyroseplusone]

She's had work done, and all the power to her for it.

[@sidnew2739]

@@dbass4973 AGIST? Seriously?? What a dumb word.

[@potcandhp93]

Man this broke my heart. A 22 year old who hadn’t even finished her education was pretty much taken advantage of by a man in power and had to take all the blame! The 90s was a cruel time to be alive!

[@Carousel5883]

90s was amazing ..now even worse with Social Media.She was 22 not 12.She knows what's right and wrong.Sure he was the biggest asshole for abusing his power but if she had principles regardless of her age nothing could have happened.it was horribly unfair that she was blamed and potrayed as a slut,a treat ,whore when he was much worse.If gender was reversed,the woman president would be shamed and the male intern would be a stud.i was 23 when my older ,married and sexy boss proposition me.i not only slapped him ,I complained to HR and got a lawyer.they said they will transfer me but my lawyer said it won't solve the problem .I called on woman association and then they dismissed him .I got other women to come forward.And all this in 2005;,way before metoo.So just because a woman is younger and in a lower position doesnt mean she can be taken advantage of.And I had the biggest crush on that jackass boss .Today I'm the Head of the department,same position as him and same hospital after 10 years being in UK

[@PinkSakuraBunnie]

​@@Carousel5883I'm glad your story has the ending it does, but that doesn't mean it will go down that way for every person in this situation. This is like telling the poor to "pull themselves up by their bootstraps," bc you know one guy who managed to claw his way out of the gutter with tons of hard work and determination. Don't assume bc you are able to accomplish something that anyone can do it, sometimes you're just an outlier.

[@Carousel5883]

@@PinkSakuraBunnie I'm not assuming everyone can cause they may not have the character or even resources that I and the women I know have.i understand if it's their livelihood or the ppl they trust told them to rough it up or they just plan scared and been through things like this before.im just saying not all 22 yr old can be taken advantage of and not all women are victims and can't fight back.and I know in Monica Lewinsky 's case she chose to be with him.i too was wondering did I ruin my medical career just as it was starting.My elder sister told me this is common and just get transfer.and she scolded me for slapping him and complaining to HR.i was in limbo ,"am I making a big deal? Should I just get transfer? He didn't rape or molest me,I said no,did I overreact?Will I be branded as the slut even I didn't do anything?if I stayed and make it will ppl think I slept my way to the top eventhough I refused him? Should I just gone out with him ,he is sexy after all?he could advance my career if I went out with him at least? Why didn't I just say no I won't betray my principles and walk out? all those questions.it was my mom and my best friend gave me the strength and also watching Anita Hill story in a tv movie.till this day I still have those questions eventhough I'm very proud of myself and the women that came forward.

[@Carousel5883]

@@PinkSakuraBunnie I'm not assuming all to be the same.im.saying just because you are s young woman in your early 20s doesn't mean you can be taken advantage of.Not all woman are victims.We can stand up and fight against harassment or appalling behavior and I was lucky to have great support ,it could have easily ended for me.In Ms Lewinsky case she wasn't a victim when she chose to be involved with him.The media and Ken Starr ,Linda Tripp that made her the victim of media bashing and slut shaming.

[@renatacantore3684]

Monica Lewinsky is a portrait in Courage for enduring all of those relentless personal attacks and emerging as Strong & Brave Woman.

[@ToddtheExploder]

The Lewinsky interview was terrific. She’s a very intelligent, well-spoken, interesting, sincere, and funny young woman, and her amazing inner strength should be an inspiration to all. Bravo, John!

[@JohnSmith-qb1gw]

Dude she's 46 she just looks 25 I'll give her that.

[@ErinJeanette]

She's gorgeous and funny, easy to talk to and relatable, and has so much character and personality. I'm so glad she was able to overcome this.

[@AndruRomin]

Yeah, she’s funny and seems like a fun person to grab a beer with...maybe a cigar🤗

[@joanerickson7604]

I couldn't have said it better. You go Monica!

[@eriklakeland3857]

Agreed. Her calling John “Alvin” at the end was the cherry on top, I don’t think I’ve heard him laugh like that.

[@DanniShelton]

“Nobody has ever asked him did he think he should change his name” PERIOD. The whole scandal was based on misogyny, attacking Monica when Clinton was the married one who was President and undoubtedly had a position of power over her. She’s so graceful and charming. All the best to her.

[@Raven-lu5ee]

Ehh it takes two to tango. She still sucks (no pun intended) for what she did, but I agree that Bill should have had more backlash for that.

[@shai5651]

Clinton got impeached, it's not like he was ignored.

[@osiris_blanche]

Yup. This is why professors don't sleep with their students. ABUSE OF POWER @Jinx She may be at fault too, but Billy-boy was the abuser.

[@nunnayrbznz3576]

Even the investigation was disgraceful in the way they treated this young girl with their salacious ignorance and treatment of women.

[@zufalllx]

That's not misogyny, it's scapegoating.

[@Desimcd]

She’s so chill I admire her.

[@juliakaz146]

So sad that a mistake Monica made at 22 took over her whole life for decades. there are plenty of things I did at 22 that are just as bad. If I was her idk if I would have made it through without offing myself. She's strong af

[@josie4401]

literally, and not just a regular mistake, something you were asked to do by the literal President of the United States--whom you also work for

[@MrPartyPantsMonroe]

Of course she's articulate and brilliant. She landed a White House internship at 22 years old.

[@julianzacconievas]

Good point

[@mikaelgaiason688]

The wh is full of twenty something interns. They're not brilliant, they're connected you ignorant fuck

[@lalalolo2611]

@@mikaelgaiason688 then tell us. How was she connected to land that job genius? Of course you need to be smart to land that kind of job

[@mikaelgaiason688]

@@lalalolo2611 I'm not telling you shit, you're going to have to find some other dummy to spell everything out for you. Not my fucking problem. lmao

[@austinkamp8048]

@@lalalolo2611 It's obvious she was connected... to the president!

[@TragoudistrosMPH]

Until now, I never thought of the unfairness of it being called "The Lewinsky Scandal"... that's horrible...

[@kandicelenare7495]

Tragoudistros.MPH could be that he has some other claim to fame

[@orka16605]

The title of the wiki page is "Clinton-Lewinsky scandal".

[@monjurakil2392]

I always thought it was called "Clinton-Monica Scandal". I just learnt about the name Lewinsky on this video. Then again I was barely a teenager when this all happened and I am not from the US.

[@last7509]

boo hoo hoo ...me too... dont suck the presidents meat.... problem solved.

[@illustrationism]

@@last7509 Your opinion both doesn't matter, and is part of the problem that's being described in this video. That is obviously not who she is, and it's unfair to even say it. Oh, the places you can go fuck yourself!

[@ronanderson1013]

John I am proud how kind and respectful your were with Monica. God bless you for showing the humanity that is missing from so many people.

[@MiRWIN]

Last Week Tonight again turns a dumpster fire into an opportunity to learn a life lesson. Not holding my breath that everyone will "get it"... then again, most people can be & are okay with being asleep at the wheel when it comes to social, ethical issues and well most important matters. Don't stop John & Co. Bravo. BRAVO!I!

[@nadiamachina9646]

I never knew Monica Lewinsky grew to be such a strong, smart and funny lady. Right on!

[@carolinegcooke]

Yeah, she’s remarkable!

[@JeanFredericP]

She's also gorgeous!

[@TryMyMartini]

She makes women proud, which is the best revenge!

[@DavidAndrewsPEC]

The graduate school thing she mentions: MSc (Univ. London.) in social psychology, read for at LSE. She's a social psychologist and a great speaker. Others have mentioned the TED talks - they're not wrong. Neither is raffix, but that's another matter.

[@flimsyjimnz]

What didn't kill her made her stronger

[@1MarkKeller]

She's done more for Melania's anti bullying program than Melania has.

[@kendy4]

who?

[@ummmidunno8308]

Don't you mean MELANIE?

[@megabigblur]

@@ummmidunno8308 Melania Trump's "first lady charity thing" is supposed to be a campaign to teach kids that bullying people online is bad.

[@ummmidunno8308]

@@megabigblur I don't think it's working... Her dumbfuck for a husband needs to learn how to do it first... before she can try and practice what she allegedly preaches!

[@kyrstenmarie]

Mark Keller TRUE

[@Primo_extracts]

What a great interview. I never had disrespect for her but now I have a lot of respect for her. And I totally agree about feeling empowered from blocking people! I block so many people on Instagram I call it sending them to the "block party"

[@soundtravels4348]

I have always looked up to Monica Lewinsky. I never judged her harshly for what happened. She's beautiful in more ways than one. I'm so glad she was strong enough to make it through everything. The world is a better place for having her in it ❤️

[@TheCommonS3Nse]

That story about the aunt should have been framed as “Aunt sues nephew as a last resort to pay medical bills”. How shameful is it that people have to go to that length just to pay for their healthcare. That would never happen anywhere else in the developed world.

[@Giganfan2k1]

Welcome to America. I would be dead, or my parents would still be paying my medical bills. Because in 1985 I had two open heart surgeries when I was less than a year old for both. Both cost over $150k in 84 money. From what I have gathered both surgeries were almost experimental at the time. The only reason they stayed afloat was they had a "Cadillac Plan" by today's standards. Where they took a 20 year pay cut for good coverage via the IBEW.

[@TheCommonS3Nse]

Sum Arbor I live in Canada. My cousin was born with a heart condition and has had 4 open heart surgeries in his lifetime... hasn’t cost my aunt and uncle a dime. My uncle owns his own business, so he definitely would have been bankrupt down in the States. I understand where you’re coming from. Thank god your parents had a good insurance plan!

[@Alescia0115]

She should have sued the media outlets for libel.

[@nuknukisdead]

Well, sensationalism tends to favor the more sensational headline. "Worst aunt ever" vs “Aunt sues nephew as a last resort to pay medical bills”.

[@MrDavincikoden]

@@nuknukisdead I personally think the second one sounds more like something I would care about/watch, but that may be because I'm not American.

[@CamJames]

It's amazing that Lewinsky didn't take her life. That's a strong woman.

[@CamJames]

R4444 all seven days...impressive

[@briannedavis524]

Cam James I agree. In her Ted talk she recounts the story of how her mother used to sit outside her bathroom door to ensure that she didn’t kill herself. As a parent I can’t imagine what it would be like to have a child go through that.

[@BlazingOwnager]

Have things gotten so bad we just auto assume suicide at this point?

[@EmpressLilith222]

Cam James that’s because she’s from a generation that isn’t made of p%$$ies. Anyone born in 1990 and after is too soft to handle this harsh world and uses suicide as the cowardly escape

[@taryndorsey5581]

So real. I was a kid when this happened. Her whole life got fucked over. It's sad.

[@janemonster13]

What an amazing and inspiring woman! Great job interviewing her, Jax!

[@dmrenterprizes4101]

Monica is a lovely woman inside and out. Glad she weathered the scandal so well. Maximum respect to her.

[@NewMessage]

"Hey! We're trending! ... Oh." -The Roomba Marketing Team -

[@deosamriel0]

#TuckerCarlsonfuckshisroomba

[@MoeMentos]

This just in: we suck!

[@darinaangelova2882]

LOL

[@joel8008]

Made me laugh like an idiot in bed at 2 in the morning

[@BamHurgr]

That must suck....

[@bobthet-rex2718]

The fact that Bill Clinton's sandal is older than me and Monica still gets trash for it is utterly insane.

[@alexbradshaw5466]

Sandal?

[@bobthet-rex2718]

@@alexbradshaw5466 Yes he really needs to get new shoes

[@psa921416]

@@bobthet-rex2718 OMG I'm dying 😂

[@MrSexydivas]

@@bobthet-rex2718 ur sense of humor is elite, my friend 😂

[@ksad96]

@@bobthet-rex2718 Excellent. Intentional or not, excellent.

[@francesmccarthy]

Monica thank you for your grace and strength. You just may have saved someone’s life who is being bullied when they are young. Very impressed by your ability to rise above ❤

[@adams2841]

Kudos to John for doing this interview. I always thought Monica was treated terribly by the media, especially Leno and SNL. I loved John's response to Leno's fake Dr. Seuss book. I'm amazed and impressed how she made it through the avalanche of shaming and career blacklist with a sense of humor and mature insight. More power to her.

[@patrickowens4294]

When I clicked on this video, I would never have thought I'd be walking away and spending the rest of my day thinking how much I admire Monica Lewinsky. That interview has completely changed what will go through my head when I hear her name from now on. I felt like applauding for her, here home alone in front of my computer.

[@mayelhiguera9825]

I agree 💯 and any reasonable human being should arrive at the same conclusion. Thank you for posting.

[@AzizidarkReborn]

@@mayelhiguera9825 If either of you care, she has an incredible Ted talk called 'The Price of Shame' on her experiences. It was only a few months before this aired that I found that video but she really is an inspirational speaker.

[@mayelhiguera9825]

@@AzizidarkReborn Good to know and thank you for sharing.

[@paulroyle-grimes8279]

I would be honored to be her friend!

[@Tiyath]

Damn, I FELT that!!! So, so very well said!

[@komickaze85]

John Oliver to one of his staffers: "Okay, your job is to find every rap song with 'Monica Lewinsky' in it." "Shit."

[@rurugby]

Wow, that many!

[@norm-fy5mo]

"Sheeeeeeeee-it"

[@komickaze85]

@@brandonwalker5011 So, you can search "Monika Lewkinsky" or however she spells her name, and you'll get every song with her name in it? Who would spend their time creating these databases? Unless it's done with AI or something.

[@DangerSquiggles]

@@komickaze85 There is a website called rap genius that collects hip hop lyrics with annotations, so searching this page would probably not only turn up direct mentions of her but also references, if her name is in the annotation.

[@MiThRaZoR]

@@komickaze85 there are websites with lyrics and you search where ever her name shows up. Just run through the entire database. I don't think there's a specific database with the rap songs that mention her name as you're thinking

[@OmahaGTP]

Tom Green did a great job many years ago, when news was still hot on the subject, taking Monica out and showing her a fun time devoid of references or anything degrading. Treated her like a human when she needed it. Always respected Tom for that - among other things.

[@matthewbesson5367]

I barfed on my friends wall after a night of drinking beer and getting high. I cleaned up the barf staggered out and went to my Mom's apt. and went to sleep in her door way. She got me up and put me to bed. I got scolded the next day for scarring her to death. Good news. It was the nineties. Lesson learned and no one was the wiser. A simpler time.

[@nathanhardesty3742]

"Every 22-year-old is some version of an idiot" Hey! I'm 22 and I.....well....yeah, okay. That's fair.

[@Razor4884]

24 here. Not much has changed.

[@jadehagan6866]

Yep, same here, and took no offense whatsoever to that comment

[@212Piet]

Same

[@user-uv1ww5kq8m]

บววงง ฝบนช ช

[@RudyBleeker]

22 year old me from the past wouldn't have agreed with that statement. But oh boy did it apply to him. I'm 36 now and I'm still an idiot sometimes, it's just that I'm more aware of it now.

[@Nollaz]

The Roomba people will be really confused...."Hey, we are trending! oh...oh, no."

[@nicf1555]

"It's john oliver again, isn't it" "yup"

[@oscarnemo8084]

@subtle username #johnoliverisaroomba

[@GlorianaLovejoy]

"The Roomba Team would like to issue a statement regarding the recent trending hashtag on Twitter: We have never, and will never, advocate the use of our product for the purpose of erotic stimulation and/or the personal grooming of sensitive body parts by any consumer, including (but not limited to) private citizens, public figures, wiseass satirists, or horrific pundits".

[@MissSeaShell]

🤣🤣

[@raraavis7782]

Nollaz All publicity is good publicity, eh? 😂

[@lumina9995]

She's such a great person. I loved her TED talk, too. Admirable woman.

[@jefftitterington7600]

You can get through this. Powerful, thank you.

[@alexcrouse]

This is the first real interview I have ever seen with her. She is really likeable and intelligent. Awesome that she can joke about it now.

[@ag7dragonfly]

Yet John oliver jumped on the Michael Jackson is guilty with no evidence bandwagon just last week...

[@Mukation]

She was a young woman working for the most powerfull man in the world, it isn't exactly weird that she fell for him. Clinton is to blame for not keeping it in his pants.

[@TheWorstWolf]

@@ag7dragonfly What does that have to do with what Alex said?

[@mrxmayo9324]

Yeah, I was thinking the exact same thing. She's actually really cool.

[@cottage-core_]

@@TheWorstWolf Exactly, I believe that's equivocation

[@Valorian]

Not only is Monica Lewinsky an incredibly intelligible interview partner, but you can see that the way they interact with each other is just right. Great guest to make a point.

[@dk7366]

She is so smart. She isn’t just a stain on a dress, she’s a human.

[@venod3134]

When she made him legit belly laugh at the end, calling him Alvin... the feels.

[@andreameigs1261]

Monica has my deepest respect. John gets my respect, too, for admitting he hopped on that bandwagon and inviting her on his show. The full force of Christian-America's hypocrisy was directed at her, and she not only survived it, but her heart is so big that she turned her horror story into helping other people. She looks great, too.

[@BobinsBinted]

Jon is a genuinely fantastic interviewer

[@DoubleMonoLR]

Look up the story of the woman that sued McDonalds after being burnt by coffee for another example - she only sued for medical costs, required skin grafts, tried to get them to lower their temperatures, etc, but was mocked pretty much universally.

[@jspres86]

Plus she was 80 years old

[@spoonfairy1723]

My take on this example is that the internet would have been helping her a lot, we heard about her even here in Sweden, and mostly by ear to mouth. So almost every detail was lost, just "she thought the coffee was too hot, so she sued" lol lol lol coffee is supposed to be hot, stupid Americans. Now if you google this, the first thing popping up is explaining why she sued, the real story.

[@JMarchel]

The misinformation was a smear campaign funded by big companies pretending to be grass roots movements with titles such as Citizens Against Frivolous Lawsuits

[@teresax.roberts785]

Good point. Her story is horrible and Toby Keith should give her family all the profits from the song he mocked her in.

[@jimmyjames8611]

MrMonotone well played. Back then we couldn’t look up the counter argument to the media machine.

[@bellehollins]

Holy smokes. I am just astounded at Monica’s poise. Forget 2007 Britney. Monica should be the frame of reference for overcoming adversity.

[@solarcatt]

Or we can just appreciate and uplift both successful female icons.

[@bellehollins]

Anita Mozaffari that is a good point.

[@solarcatt]

@@bellehollins Hell yeah, both women are pretty amazing in their own right. Good on you for bringing up Britney, too. Feels like even now people try to ignore or discredit her strength and struggles.

[@bobbiehousand5166]

She also had an affair with her former married high school teacher so her credibility was questioned. Check the net.

[@mrmowjorisin]

As someone who doesn't know shit about Britney Spears in 2007 (why is she a female icon for that year etc.), could I get a summary? Thank you❤

[@opinionpublique153]

Monica is so brave and she has a very strong spirit! It's great to have her interviewed

[@beepboop663]

You forgot to mention fedoras

[@alexworonuk3833]

I was a kid when the whole scandal came out, so I never really knew who Monica was as a person. I have to say, she seems incredible. No fear, no holding back when it comes to helping others, and quite the quick wit! I really like her. On a aesthetic note, not to sully the whole point of the interview, she also has really beautiful eyes. Keep going Monica! Your work is so important

[@TheKayleeanna]

"I'm not proud of all of the choices I've made in my life, but I'm proud of the person I am." Bravo Monica Lewinsky! Kudos to you!

[@rumblefish9]

Oh please. She's a hypocrite who continues to milk her 15 minutes of infamy and make money off the whole situation. What exactly has she done now that isn't related to her past? Nothing. All she's ever done in the decades after is get paid to rehash her story over and over, collect money for every book deal and tell-all interview. She's practically made a career out of it. She wants people to stop bullying her but will bring it up to people every chance she gets. A hypocrite of the highest order.

[@scipioafricanus5871]

@@rumblefish9 Come back and say that when you've been through what she went through. I say good for her for making money off of that shit that made her life a living hell to begin with.

[@siracastori01]

@@rumblefish9 She tried like hell to do anything unrelated to being the kid on the bad end of the most power unbalanced relationship ever. None let her.

[@rumblefish9]

@@siracastori01 not an excuse. If she really wanted to move on, why do a book and a gazillion of interviews and get paid for them? So she IS milking off her infamy. Trying desperately to stay relevant.

[@siracastori01]

@@rumblefish9 Because she's a victim and she has every right to narrate her side for profit, also because people without choices can't really be blamed for where they get their income from.

[@Keonyn]

I think one of the saddest things about the whole aunt scenario is that we live in a society where it's considered normal and reasonable that hurting ones wrist should cost a person $127,000.

[@maxastro]

I know right?!

[@griffinsteury8458]

In three words: American Health Care

[@Dorian_sapiens]

The story didn't blow up because of the price tag, it blew up because it was *_supposedly_* an aunt suing her child nephew. EDIT: I also think it's sad we live in a society where people just want to clap back, apparently without even thinking through what they're saying.

[@griffinsteury8458]

I mean I think he's just trying to make a point about how stupid the expense is...

[@adrienkopish3220]

And you have to fake sue your nephew and get death threats because you can’t pay for your healthcare! It’s a damn shame! But I guess as long as Big pharma and insurance companies and Wall Street and our own government hold us hostage at least we have John Oliver to watch to make us feel a tad better!

[@HappyCat1111]

I have so much respect for her after what she’s been through. Such a courageous person.

[@dianacarbonate]

Monica, if you ever see this, I am so sorry for what happened to you. I was born in 84 and was so confused by all of it. I could not understand why YOU were the one being ridiculed, or your appearance shamed (especially because you're gorgeous). It was such a horrific lesson on what it means to be a woman. Thank you for being you, and I'm so glad you've come out of this as such a strong amazing human being.

[@BarryFallsJr]

When Oliver bashed on Leno, I smashed the like button.

[@FauxFoxPaw]

Right? That guy was hot garbage. Okay maybe Im being too harsh, but damn I hated him lol.

[@chrisburton4128]

Leno is the king of bad taste below the belt 'jokes'. He was on Amy Winehouses case every week. He should be shamed for that

[@djhero0071]

As a fan of Amy Winehouse and a fan of the car enthusiast side of Jay Leno, that’s fucked up if true. All that poor woman wanted to do is play music. It’s on record that’s all she wanted. Amy never asked for the extreme fame and the bullshit that came with it.

[@IceColdProfessional]

I can't stand that fat-chinned POS.

[@homefry4102]

Who wouldn't smash the like after that joke? Team COCO!!!

[@lepuslepus1108]

I never saw a guest interact so well with John Oliver before. Monica Lewinsky is stunning.

[@Rudude55]

Lyly Sig watch the one with the Dalai Lama. John and ol’ dude have some reincarnated chemistry.

[@antonsundin2974]

@@Rudude55 His interview with Snowden was pretty good too.

[@philiperdman5406]

She gave Clinton a BJ. 😂

[@Itcouldbebunnies]

@@philiperdman5406 11-year old found⬆️

[@pr0xZen]

This was a very different story and type of content, compared to most others. The nature of that changes the demeanor and nature of the interview a lot.

[@Thurstoner]

She's awesome. Crazy intelligent, funny and just super-chill. Great interview and episode.

[@mikem7619]

She's not only beautiful and a very strong lady. Im happy she's OK. She's been thru a whole lot. 🙏

[@GaladorLP]

John Oliver is so much more than a comedian.

[@rayxr]

Yeah, he's a tool.

[@tylerdurden1207]

Like what, a shill? Is that what you're implying?!

[@Steelburgh]

@@tylerdurden1207 Heh you douchebags are so unoriginal. Oliver mops the floor with your bigoted idols and you HATE it. Your tears are delicious. Keep on crying like your orange ringleader does on Twitter at least daily!

[@kanelandes3485]

Calo A he’s supported republican politics in arguments too ya know

[@rickiex]

@@rayxr a tool-cain.

[@sonamshekhawat]

I am from India and I was a kid when this scandal or whatever this thing is, happened and my father used to say, "iss bacchi ko kyu pareshan kar rahe hain, yeh Clinton ko koi kuch kyu nai keh raha?" which translates to "Why are they torturing this little girl, Why is no one noticing Clinton?" Now after so many years I feel if my dad could see that you were a little girl why so many people in US couldn't see that?

[@marcdemell2987]

The rich have many friends , while the poor have none.

[@Tarek831]

It’s a wonderful sentiment and true. Unfortunately anyone who hated the clintons or could make money off of Monica’s pain, shame, and embarrassment never considered her. American culture hasn’t changed in that schadenfreude is still everyone’s preferred form of hate. People want to see others suffer both for entertainment and for a means to feel like they’re better than someone. I suspect this is something others are guilty of around the world but I know it’s 100% something Americans love to do. And it’s embarrassing

[@everwhat013]

@Alita Hargrove obviously, that's why she's president. oh, right...

[@no1TFKfan]

People get caught up in the frenzy and their own biases. I'm glad your father was wise enough to see through all that.

[@OfTheDarkestReaches]

@@Tarek831 I can tell you as an American that a majority detest reality TV and these mechanizations that the media use to watch people suffer as news are an embarrassment to us.

[@reapsgrimley]

Monica is a very poised and beautiful woman. to witness her in this interview is such an inspiration to the viability of the human race. her exhibit of courage is the epitome of human achievement. I truly feel blessed to have been able to stumble onto this interview. thank you John. and thank you Monica. I might truly be your biggest fan, although I will always defer to your mother. keep it up girl!

[@jenniferjones9364]

This was such an powerful interview. Having lived in the era when she got « Lewinsky’d » (meaning railroaded by misogyny ), it is refreshing to see that she has grown to become an amazingly strong woman. The world was cruel to her. She was stoned in the public place and her co-conspirator barely got a slap on the wrist. She overcame public shaming, although it took decades. Good for you Monica!

[@happyplace8452]

New instant favorite quote! “I’m not proud of all of the decisions I’ve made, but I’m NOT ashamed of who I am.” ~Monica Lewinsky 2019

[@jessetorres8738]

I would love to see that on a shirt.

[@happyplace8452]

D Deys I hear your opinion, and respectfully disagree. I feel that in order for punishment to be effective as a deterrent for any behavior, the punishment must fit accordingly, and MUST END with some acknowledgement that the punishment received was related directly to the actions or behaviors exhibited by that individual, not as a result of the individual themselves. But this is the internet, and there will always be differing opinions, so my hope is that as the discussion of Ms. Lewinsky inevitably continues, we can remember that it was the actions of two grown adult human beings that the nation disagreed with, not one named individual.

[@hammadsyed79]

@@happyplace8452 Punishment is a price to be paid from the perpetrator for damages done - in this case, Lewinsky hurt the president's marriage, and she hurt the country's sense of dignity and pride. She has agency and was intelligent enough to be at the position she was with the president - she knew what she was doing and what would happen if she was caught. She should be miserable and be stripped of US citizenship - not exalted on these sorts of shows as the commenters here see her as. And Bill Clinton should be punished much more than he was, too. It's not just her at fault.

[@privatefaces]

I'm not going to pretend I don't go around judging people... but this interview made me realize how strong Monica Lewinsky is. Wishing her the best.

[@ill_bred_demon9059]

Completely agree

[@MonkeyWrenching]

Now that’s how ya get some blue thumbs

[@Okinawag]

She is amazing! If you listen to Slate’s podcast “slowburn” on Clinton’s impeachment you will be amazed by her strength and by how awful everyone was to her all of these years

[@MG-io9ll]

privatefaces very funny that he used an example from over 20 years ago. Very fascinating that he didn’t bring the countless people who have been harassed by liberals in the past 5 years alone. There’s an entire book called so you’re been publicly shamed by Ron Johnson where he gives many relevant examples. This video is a massive waste of time

[@soapyghebat]

Exactly

[@drdunkyn]

I've watched this so many times, and cry from happiness every time. Monica may be the best example in success for someone who has survived what she went through. It wasn't the act of it, it was in the insane subsequent fallout. What an example of character and strength. Also, good job Jacks, as always. :)

[@mochimuse]

One of the most important and inspiring interviews I’ve ever seen. Thank you for doing this Alvin Jax Oliver 🫡🙏🏼

[@jamesmason7979]

I have a lot of respect for how Monica Lewinsky has handled this. Weaker people would've imploded under that kind of scrutiny. Great interview, Jacks.

[@philiphockenbury6563]

I thought it was spelled Jaxs. But yeah I agree 100%

[@hassanigourna]

@@philiphockenbury6563 JAX

[@getpumped87]

@@hassanigourna Exactly, metal arms and all

[@paolaa.calderonsanchez4666]

I thought it was Jacques

[@26lekent]

James Mason Jax

[@randystevens181]

She seems like a genuinely sweet person, and I wish her nothing but the best.

[@ShinmaWa1]

I was fortunate enough to meet her on a chance encounter then exchanged a few messages on Facebook. She is every bit as nice and sweet as it seems she is and it broke my heart to think of what happened to her. Monica and I are about the same age and back in the 90's, I laughed at the Monica jokes along with everyone else. I was part of the problem. The today version of me is very unhappy with the 90's version of me.

[@MarkEliasGrant]

Sweet person who engaged in an affair with a married man. Not so sweet. I knew at 22 not to have sex with married people. She knew what she was doing was wrong, she chased the fame and she got it. Then she cried after she found out that people judged her for her actions. I have little empathy for her.

[@ShinmaWa1]

@@MarkEliasGrant - I surely hope you are never in a position where you are forever judged over something that happened 30 years ago. Besides, you are forgetting the massive power imbalance between the President and an intern. But hey, sit back on your laurels as you've never made a mistake, never grew from them, and haven't changed one iota in decades.

[@hitthegoat]

@@MarkEliasGrant That's the ticket, shit on people for 1 mistake made decades ago. You seem like a totally reasonable person /s

[@aristotle736]

She's also a bright woman who went to the London school of economics and her first job was in the White House .

[@lisalussuria4159]

Monica is so inspiring. Thank you for this interview. Uplifting to anyone who has ever been bullied.

[@kozmosis3486]

Tucker Carlson: The answer to "what if the sound 'thud' grew a face?" 🤣🤣🤣

[@liamphill2873]

As a 22-year old: Yeah, you are right, we are idiots

[@NPJGlobal]

No , not "we" , you are.

[@emilykoshollek7334]

@LiamPhill same bud 😂😂😂

[@monferno204]

@@NPJGlobal we're all idiots, but some 22 y/olds are assholes too 😂🖕

[@FauxFoxPaw]

The only thing that gives me a small comfort in how stupid I was as a 14-22 year old is seeing other being equally or more dumb than I was. Brings me a small comfort when I cringe at my 20s... and 30s, and yesterday...

[@KingOfKumquats]

Mostly weaboos

[@cpedersenatgmailcom]

This should be mandatory viewing before being allowed on the internet.

[@Monochromicornicopia]

Um...? Catch 22

[@TheDuality0fMan]

It still wouldn't stop some people.

[@WMfin]

Also the newest Smarter Every Day video! Check it out!

[@Unknownsoldier740]

@@TheDuality0fMan Nah, but fuck them. At least the smart ones will be like "shit, I don't want to be a asshole"

[@shizuoheiw]

@@Unknownsoldier740 this video actually condones the outrage mob as long as it has "good targets" so I think even the "smart ones" here will still be ass holes

[@teamwrp]

Monica Lewinsky must be the ULTIMATE bad ass! To go throuth all that, and still emerge with a sense of humor.

[@atomiccocoanut2596]

beautiful. this is the kind of media we need in the world. Thanks jax and monica

[@Artemisa97]

John: Every 22 year old is some version of an idiot. Me, coming back of my 22º Birthday party: ... Yeah, that sounds legit.

[@darrenmacqueen9884]

Don't worry. I'm turning 32 this month, and I'm still an idiot. No matter how old you are, your future self is still going to look at you and cringe.

[@Tony_Hardy]

It was 22 degrees at your birthday party? That's terrible.

[@Artemisa97]

@@Tony_Hardy Not at all, dear! I have the luck of living in a rational country that uses Celsius, so it was quite pleasent.

[@Artemisa97]

@@darrenmacqueen9884 Yeah... that also sounds legit, xD

[@OrangeKyle91]

@@Tony_Hardy In Spanish, they write 2º for segundo instead of 2nd for second.

[@GhostPurple69]

The applause coming in when she observes no one ever asked Bill Clinton if he should change his name. Wow; forgot there was an audience watching this clip in the studio.

[@areopanda1664]

Aderack Online I don’t believe John has an audience? I could be wrong but feel free to correct me

[@kauhistuss]

Areo Panda ..who do you think is laughing throughout the show then?

[@AaBb-zj2ld]

this show is shot in a closed studio. the luagh track is just there to influence you.

[@nathanhubanks9767]

Areo Panda your wrong

[@AaBb-zj2ld]

@@kauhistuss a laugh track like you would hear on any sitcom. why would an audience find a joke funny on the 44th take. hmmm.

[@user-en1nr1ro4v]

I really like the interview with Monica. She did very well at explaining the horror of being public shame. Great job, John and Monica.

[@tiduswhiteblade8535]

Idk if I’ve ever seen John laugh as hard or as genuinely as he did at the end of that interview. Monica seems like a fun and wholesome person. Best wishes to you, Monica Lewinsky 🤙

[@weesalikesmilktea4829]

"…in a fancy apartment that neither of us live in."

[@celieboo]

😂😂😂😂

[@Languslangus]

🏢

[@CoachingHigher]

Genius line if you think about it- replayed it twice!

[@Bigolas65]

Who’s apartment is it then? Did the camera crew just break in to someone’s house

[@weesalikesmilktea4829]

​@@Bigolas65 EXACTLY