Roy Wood, Jr. COMPLETE REMARKS at 2023 White House Correspondents' Dinner (C-SPAN)

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[@VictorRamonethefirst]

“Don’t groan, pass legislation.” That line hit harder than most will ever know.

[@victoriabaker4400]

Unlike most of these from the past, RWJ's will be making people think and talk for years to come.

[@kayanclarke5216]

Yep. Hit haard

[@faatimahstevens7693]

Facts!

[@MartyMarr21]

Sad part is that they will say how twisted he and Biden are for “joking” about school shootings

[@thenegociater3387]

@@MartyMarr21Hey, its true. But needed. Apparently seeing kids die isn’t making enough of an emotional impact to elicit a legislative response.

[@TheBayFoto]

I always love when the WHCD cringes over a joke. They don’t cringe because it’s bad, they cringe because it exposes the truth.

[@SM-mm3kg]

100% truth.

[@larryo6874]

And yet they knew it would be cringe but invited him anyway.

[@divanihsta]

My thoughts exactly

[@SusiFroggyPorter]

I know right? The crowd looks so awkward and so many have their fake outraged faces on. What a bunch of phonies.

[@1247.cccccc]

The truth that the journalists are fake and the comedian is a shill.

[@billybuck491]

Remember those 4 years when POTUS was too chicken to attend this event? Freedom of speech!

[@MattStevens9824]

"Don't Groan! Pass legislation!" Great recovery line and he set that one up perfectly too! 🤣

[@brendathacker2913]

Agree

[@mandeanraje2300]

Lol it’s not even a recovery line. It’s the joke. He showed them they’re the joke.

[@katesweeney9101]

@@mandeanraje2300 Exactly. The audacity of anyone in that audience - or anywhere in the US - to groan. This is our reality, and they acted like he was out of line pointing it out.

[@TheEvilWalrusLord]

That wasn't recovery lol that was the upper cut

[@jimmyjam3753]

Or they could just address the real problem. Mental health. Oh no because most of them are the same. In need of better mental health.

[@shelleymartin1451]

"Don't groan, pass legislation." Savage.

[@ChocoQueen24]

@@Knuckles-2024 How so?

[@Yakuzachris10]

Yea I thought this was disgusting. You want us to take school safety seriously so you make a joke about it in and equivocate it with drag queens? I don't think the parents of these dead kids would find it funny.

[@davidbloom754]

​@@ChocoQueen24 If he can articulate a single actual reason, I'll eat my hat.

[@b_a_dos]

His version of, "Don't boo......vote." He knew what he was doing.

[@nealandersen4867]

Gross joke, he blew that one

[@richardpascual5715]

The school shooting joke was designed to elicit that reaction to which he responded "Don't groan--pass legislation!" GENIUS

[@triciac1019]

For sure!

[@nas84payne]

So telling that they groaned.

[@jamesjones9250]

RWJ is a brilliant comedian.

[@gb342002]

Pass legislation to ban drag queens from school? I agree! fucking perverted sickos

[@thehamiltonshow]

Murder is illegal! There's your legislation. That's not stopping anyone.

[@WxBreakdown]

THIS is how you headline a WHCD. Roy absolutely killed it. He expertly intermingled painful truths with joviality. His comedic timing is as professional as it gets. Roy deserves The Daily Show, and we need him as the host.

[@humanonearth1]

Hard to disagree after witnessing that writing and performance. It seems Roy was seeded in fertile soil indeed. Bravo to him and his parents.

[@Indra72487]

He is so woke I'm pretty sure he tucks his dick and balls between his legs😂😂

[@PNWPATRIOT206]

Obviously both of you are small brained idiots, joking about kids getting killed is obviously just a left wing thing since y'all love killing babies.

[@MrGreen-fi5sg]

Ass kiss much?

[@charlesleerae9023]

No one else could have said it better

[@MEMauthenic]

Roy Wood didn’t just go after low hanging fruit as jokes but actually highlighted the institutional decay that exists. He’s always humorous but what sets him apart is how he tries to excavate truth while entertaining us. Bravo!

[@coachking5208]

Your just relieved and over the moon. There was no Kanye...jokes.

[@millionsasone]

Low hanging fruit? You mean bananas 🍌?

[@williammitchell1804]

Roy Woods Jr. used Clarence Thomas and Harlan Crow to give a simple and effective definition of the term NFT. The audience was shocked and amazed when he shamed our government's inaction on SCOTUS corruption by saying what everyone has been thinking. The joke was painfully perfect. Much respect and love to you Mr. Woods. Please never lose that sharp edge.

[@lauraly2712]

Sharper yet were his allusions to the conspiracy of silence and hypocrisy about Biden's ongoing siesta on the job, Hunter's laptop, brief spurts of waking up in time to sign still another throw-away-of-money spending bill, and of their inability to be consistent in criticizing Biden for the things they attacked Trump on. You could hear their hemorrhoids grinding on the seats at a good many jokes which Woods made, especially about journalists getting fired while their billionaire oligarchic patrons keep keeping money for themselves. It's a shame Woods didn't note that so many journalists are NFTs these days talking about and being mum as directed by their puppeteers.

[@internetposta7389]

Yeah he just didn't touch the horrible inflation, debt, Afghanistan withdrawal, the White House's unwillingness to take questions from anyone who isn't totally friendly to them, Biden's lack of access and transparency, his horrible approval ratings, age, his VP calling him racist, his VP having record low approval numbers, etc, etc.

[@phillipzx3754]

@@internetposta7389 It seems you're a big fan of the Fox News Channel? Aren't they the ones who're paying (so far) 3/4 of a billion dollars for spreading lies? 🙂

[@MinkytheMinkY]

Withdrawal is necessary. Not our country.

[@williamgechtman9287]

​@@MinkytheMinkY Not our country when it was Hitler, either. Unopposed dictators rarely think "enough."

[@MykindofDemon]

“Don’t groan, pass legislation!” Bro…..that hit 🎉

[@GeorgiaRobles858]

💯🔥☄️

[@GlenMACWilliam]

whoa 😦👍👍👍

[@Gotterdamerung]

Landed like a JDAM. 👏👏👏

[@nahuelma97]

Reminded me of Obama's "don't boo, vote"

[@clumsiii]

that was truly brilliant -- remember Obama telling the crowd don't boo: vote? Roy found the flip on that and told it to them upstream. He must have known they would groan and that's how good Roy is.

[@jackmedlock5888]

“Don’t groan. Pass legislation.” Is a 10/10 crowd work line.

[@graham7980]

The Daily Show are idiots for not selecting him as Trevor's replacement!

[@mandeanraje2300]

Idiots. They’ll feel it.

[@remylewis8721]

I love that he didn't change the way he normally speaks for this event, stayed true to his roots both in his manner of comedy and his origins in actual journalism. He is criminally underrated.

[@myabishaibyfatimabey4976]

The fact that he presented at this dinner means he is not underrated. I agree with you that he kept to his true self and style. He didn't change a single thing and I LOVE IT!

[@remylewis8721]

@@myabishaibyfatimabey4976 i think you might be overselling the importance of this dinner outside the news media bubble lol this isn't important by the standards of comedy media unfortunately but I'm still glad he got the gig. Hoping he gets the daily show hosting gig

[@lynnhettrick7588]

@@remylewis8721 I hope that the fact that he nailed the WHCD will help him get TDS gig.

[@carlamitchell7467]

I discovered Roy because of The Bob and Tom Show years ago. He's so funny. Happy to see him get this platform.

[@hijodelaisla275]

"underrated"

[@daquekenfor6901]

I'm proud of Roy for being unfazed by the groans and grumbles. Job well done sir.

[@fett713akamandodragon5]

And a good call back to that time Obama told a crowd "don't clap, VOTE!" Not sure how many people even caught that or made the connection, no one I've seen cover this has mentioned it 😉

[@RaulTobias]

@@fett713akamandodragon5 yup, thought the same thing! “Don’t boo, vote!”, he even integrated that into his stump speech at some point! 👏🏽

[@z.s.7992]

True that. U know we live in a sick society that only comediens really speak truth to power

[@z.s.7992]

​@@fett713akamandodragon5 voting harder hasnt worked....we need to get in the street french style

[@gregtennessee8249]

​@@z.s.7992 Trump Lost hahahahaha

[@wepri679]

The way he tied an earlier quip about NFTs to his roast of Clarence Thomas was absolutely brilliant!

[@Auntkekebaby]

Some of the smartest comedy I've heard in a long time.

[@WxBreakdown]

Sheer genius. It is clear that he very carefully crafted the jokes, and it takes a comedic pro to be able to tie things together like that.

[@TiMonsor]

The NFT joke was fire

[@rorydouthard3636]

@@TiMonsor especially when you know what the acronym stands for…..most importantly the ‘T’…..

[@jonathangreen7065]

​@@rorydouthard3636what does it stand for?

[@GraysonJStedmanjr]

Roy doing the correspondents dinner the year after Trevor did it is further proof that he deserves to follow in Trevor's footsteps and be the next permanent host of the daily show.

[@candipill]

Agree

[@GraysonJStedmanjr]

@@candipill pity he just announced he's leaving the show

[@sweetpepper13]

Harlan Crow owning half of the inventory was a truly savage joke! 🤣🤣🤣

[@1247.cccccc]

How many know about the other?

[@violimo]

Asking Harlan Crow to buy his Mama a house. LOl.

[@bennyboogenheimer4553]

That was beautifull!

[@Kesslerman1]

"Don't groan, pass legislation." Hell yeah Roy you the man! Tell those politicians. Thank you

[@joseydugo6227]

Bruh

[@nicholasgallanis7539]

Best line of the night, IMO.

[@TheTeamIsSHaRP]

+1

[@holysinnerxxx]

my thoughts exactly.

[@anotherlover6954]

Just don't look at the actual murder rates. *CERTAINLY* don't look at the actual murder rates.

[@SeanUCF]

"We can all see Clarence Thomas, but he belongs to Harlan Crowe. That's what an NFT is." 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 14:57

[@jbdeblanc]

Roy's nod to his mother and father there at the end, show just how much class this man has. Hope he gets the chair at the Daily Show.

[@KenKnightPhD]

Honestly it would be nicer to have an American with the background in that spot than a South African guy who didn't exactly come out of Alabama like Wood did. Wood has a lot more to say and isn't just relying on being witty and sharp (although he is that, too), but has a sort of fundamental direct knowledge about how this place has always run and what's hiding behind the curtain. I might even watch the show if he was hosting it.

[@Notfromwashington]

His jokes are also classy, nobody can drop it like Roy wood jr about hard topics, mostly political jokes. Takes high iq and class. He’s a great comedian, one of the best right now I’d say,

[@JamesFaction]

This man deserves an even bigger chair.

[@JamesFaction]

@@KenKnightPhD you missed a lot if you didn't watch Trevor. He was brilliant and the show was brilliant. Trevor has a talent for insight that many of the best comics have that makes him perfect for reporting on the news. That said, Roy Wood Jr would be even better, no argument there at all.

[@KenKnightPhD]

@@JamesFaction I haven't had cable for quite some time and wasn't really watching it with Jon Stewart, either. But what I've seen of Trevor was really funny and clever, you're right.

[@LokiDWolf]

Roy was hittin' so hard that the factual jokes hit a wall of silence many times. But, that's fine with me. Because everything he said was what I felt and in discussions have expressed. It was beautiful!!!! ROY WOOD, JR. - A national treasure. Just like his parents!!!

[@victoriabaker4400]

Unlike most of the jokes ever told in this venue, people will be thinking and talking about Roy's for years to come.

[@tomsko863]

@@victoriabaker4400 I doubt that. Stewart was much more introspective than this, same with Trevor Noah, Michelle Wolf and Larry Wilmore. Can you remember what they said? I do, once I'm thinking about it, but it's not something I talk about with people.

[@ricodelavega4511]

why isnt he hosting the Daily Show?

[@victoriabaker4400]

@@ricodelavega4511 The show decided to have a period of rotating hosts after Trevor left, and I think that was a good decision. Roy has a huge fan club for the permanent position, and I'm certain he is among the finalists they are considering.

[@nathanwise6385]

Colbert was the GOAT. Now he just seems embalmed

[@urkiddingme6254]

I saw a lot of uncomfortable looking faces in that audience, amid the laughter. You did your job, Roy. Roy's father can be proud. Nice that he credited both his parents and worked their experiences into his narrative rather than making them a separate event or afterthought.

[@MsThebeMoon]

I seen a few (maybe Fox'es table) that were holding back or covering up their laughter.

[@Userpqvqyvt]

​@Thebe Bashaleebee Yeah there were strange restrained laughter . But not at my house , I loved it and watched his speech a second time.

[@Ric_Vicious]

@@Userpqvqyvt Hear! Hear!

[@user-tt1ye4qs4f]

Your TV was off! That was your reflection on the screen that you were criticizing.

[@RK-ej1to]

@@MsThebeMoon I know a saw Doosey junior turn his head laughing at a fox joke.

[@davenc8527]

Roy Wood was awesome. Great work!!!

[@Biboche23]

I just love Roy! He’s always smart real and keeps it honest. He’s become one of my fave and top comedian

[@lesdaniels6567]

“Don’t groan, pass legislation…” I LOVED that!

[@agett12]

An interesting fact about Roy is that he actually has a journalism degree. That's why his satire of the industry was so sharp.

[@user-tt1ye4qs4f]

That was far from sharp or insightful. You must have a poor sense of humor.

[@8088I]

In our 21st Century, 80's is the new 60's!

[@irisbjones]

Aw, he followed his dad's footsteps ❤️

[@rejoyce318]

@@irisbjones I knew his dad was a respected journalist from an earlier interview; however, I didn't know Roy Jr's own education and experience as a journalist unti last night.

[@ChandraLee]

@@virginiavillalba6425 Yes, he does from Florida A&M. He wanted to quit to be a comedian and his parents won't let him. He did it with student loans that his parents made him pay them.

[@skylerpittman3454]

This is the best Correspondence Dinner I've ever seen. Roy Wood Jr. is spectacular. 😅

[@wendyjov7162]

Seriously, I have to rewind and listen three times to catch everything - chock full of wit & wisdom. Best ever correspondent’s dinner

[@shaheedrahman2727]

We can all see Clarence Thomas, but he belongs to Billionaire Harlan Crowe, and that's what an NFT is ...... Brilliant!!!

[@janetallnutt5767]

"All the essential fair and nuanced reporting is stuck behind a paywall." He hit the nail on the head !

[@Shuizid]

At the same time, journalists gotta eat - and we gotta find a solution to both.

[@tryingtotryistrying]

sure, it's a bit.... rich.... clicking on a Washington Post article and reading "Democracy dies in Darkness!" aka "PAY US or it's kinda your fault really isn't it?" as Bezos does slimy billionaire shit.

[@OC-CPA]

Not NPR.

[@MTMT-wm2dq]

There is a nail on each head long ago ! America is sinking !

[@xanatax1844]

👏

[@adhdmuseum9631]

I bet his mom never thought in a million years her son would be standing next to the president. That has got to be a humbling moment and a reminder she did a couple of things right. Props Roy

[@monicawilson3734]

I so agree. Best ever!!

[@iai2354]

Waste of laughs for an old half dead president

[@nealandersen4867]

but mainly because he was black

[@wordzmyth]

​@@nealandersen4867 a d all the people who have done that dinner that weren't black? Has this just been a very long slow cunning plan for Roy to blow your mind? Glad you pointed it out.

[@Everyoneisanartist776]

Maybe not right beside the president but certainly, something major, something great. There’s a million things greater than standing beside a politician.

[@ThomasChurchill3]

Holy shit the part about journalism being behind a paywall is so on point. Roy is an American treasure we must protect and cherish him at all costs.

[@skfnv6340]

Roy Wood Jr is easily one of the most hard-working comedians in the industry. Can't imagine the amount of work that went into this performance - it was hilarious, and not in a cringey way. I spit my food laughing at the Biden re-election dig, and then again at the NFT bit!! This performance felt better than Conan, Colbert and Noah combined. I hope they make him the permanent host at the Daily Show

[@JamesFaction]

Better even than Hasan Minaj, and that's saying something. So brilliant, so in keeping with this certain humble persona and brand of humour he has built over the years too.

[@viokand]

I could watch him for hours, I am sorry, him talking about his Mom and Dad seemed like an interruption for me, but that's because he was so good

[@PhillyFrank1]

I love Hasan Minhaj, but about the 100th time he said “Can you believe I’m here?,” I thought “Yeah, I believe it; move on.”

[@PhillyFrank1]

Definitely the best job of all the Daily Show folks to get this gig.

[@garybaudino2756]

His tribute to his dad, mom and all correspondents was top notch.

[@havefaith4358]

Comes from good stock.

[@kiwi9921]

I just knew he wouldn't let US (Everyone) down 😊

[@kiwi9921]

@@havefaith4358 YUP 👍🏾 Good stock INDEED. I look forward to seeing his work. He's right up there with Eddie and Jerry. 🤣

[@myselfandismith1030]

Missed...if he said his parents ...we're still above ground.... hopefully...BCAUSE ....those .... Particular.... 🌹 S........they won't know ABOUT...... Absence from the BODY...... Present......with the ...." Lord "

[@10-AMPM-01]

It's good to know, all you need to succeed in any industry is nepotism.

[@wandah03]

I think Roy was one of my favorites. He told some serious truths in between the jokes. It was brilliant delivery.

[@kellywest8168]

@@jasondemnicki6321

[@winstonsayer]

@@jasondemnicki6321 Suck an egg, Jason.

[@beckyminnich8803]

@@jasondemnicki6321 Pucker got fired & will still receive 40 million. This gig is a one nite Roy works for himself. I think he either deserves more or the majority of talking heads deserve a lot less. What are you pulling down, hmmm? Maybe we should be "hired" & paid MORE. Then maybe we plebes wouldn't resent others so much?

[@cashreedhar]

@@jasondemnicki6321 turncoat? Please elaborate. Let's hear this one too

[@wintersbabyy]

We want Hassan or Desi

[@fifis677]

I'm like Mitch McConnel, I ain't got no soul. Best line ever lmao

[@ricaard]

He made everybody just the right amount of uncomfortable, & it was yummy in the tummy! What a treasure. And what incredible work his parents did. A great lineage and family.

[@RTKdarling]

This tradition is proof that comedy is the truth. You can't cut this deep, be this honest, without being funny. RWJ filled some big shoes with this speech. As a previous fan, I have a whole new respect for this man. Cheers to you, Roy Wood Jr.

[@tylerdurden9748]

so dominion did rig the election in favor of biden?

[@MTMF.london]

Yeah, he didn't pull punches. He was full on👏👏👏

[@Ksins1]

There is no weapon scarier than the Russian "Dagger", the US Defense Ministry acknowledged.After seeing the combat use of the "Dagger" on the objects in Nezalezhnaya, the Pentagon realized that they had lost. Hypersound can break through any missile defense system, but Russia does not seek to destroy the United States in World War III. It is much more profitable to win with small "Daggers", without a nuclear warhead, in regional conflicts. It is indicative to crush the vaunted "power" of Western weapons, overthrow the regimes they have set, expand their spheres of influence. After all, the strength of the United States has long been not in weapons, but in money and the ability to pump them from all over the world - the deprivation of this will destroy the hegemon,:

[@MarcosIsABaritone]

@@Ksins1 Oh, no! You are "trolling." You got me!

[@ghf9945]

Sarcasm is underrated

[@joelbagodonuts124]

That was the best remarks by a comedian at the WHCD I've seen in ages. His comments about the importance of journalism were spot on and I'm glad he took the opportunity to speak out on that platform.

[@nikolatesla7929]

Why is journalism important? It's just a bunch of people tell us their political views. There is no real journalism anymore.

[@whaghht]

@@nikolatesla7929- if you can't understand why journalism is important, you need to get an education. I haven't got the time nor patience to enlighten you

[@WGB3019]

@@nikolatesla7929 You’re confusing journalism, the capture of history (large and small) in contemporaneous fashion with Opinion Editorial (Op Ed). Reporting news is journalism. Commenting on it is Op Ed. Fox and MSNBC are Op Ed. NBC nightly news is journalism. You can make a case to substantiate your opinions if you approach from a journalism background, but that presupposes an acceptance of a common history and common fact base. Otherwise, it is as you say - just opinion.

[@Obl1queproductions]

@@WGB3019 I just watched you call journalism "a bunch of people telling us their political views" and then accuse someone else of the thing you just did when they didn't even mention any specific networks or newscasters.

[@hikidunm1582]

His dad was a journo so he has a reverence for the profession.

[@gangster125]

“We can all see Clarence Thomas but he belongs to Harlan Crow…. And THAT’S what an NFT is” 🤣. Great setup and a great punchline. Hilarious.

[@elledub5891]

I love how he doled it out equally and paid homage to his great Mom. Nicely done, Roy! Nicely done😅😅😅

[@bueytut8911]

This was by far the best, BEST defense for local journalism I have ever hear. Eloquent, focused, funny and informative. Well done sir!

[@myselfandismith1030]

Called.....black truths

[@kiwi9921]

🙋🏾‍♀️👍🏾❗✊🏾

[@dylanreads652]

Last Week Tonight has a great piece on local journalism too! You should definitely check it out. This was fantastic though, especially connecting the dots to show how crucial it is and has been historically

[@happyscooter228]

When Jon Stewart did the WHCD back in 1997 he showed a depth of political knowledge that surprised people and likely opened the door to him hosting The Daily Show. I don't know what's next for Roy Wood Jr. but his remarks were special and he deserves a national platform.

[@victoriabaker4400]

Roy has been and is now even more my pick for permanent Daily Show host.

[@ctwwtc8761]

We really another woke liberal on tv, def a shortage of that

[@jysmtl]

@@edschoenecker9470 ?

[@jysmtl]

@@ctwwtc8761 Where’s the “woke”?

[@rjk698]

@@ctwwtc8761 You are unable to form a coherent sentence.

[@janistotham-davies4300]

I look forward to this every year, so awesome!

[@MsLaBajo]

Roy Wood Jr. is a hugely underrated comedian. So smart. Edgy. Incredible. I never knew. So now I gotta watch TDS. Damn.

[@f1ref1rst62]

“Don’t groan pass legislation” lmfao love Roy

[@jadufah1483]

Loved that point ❤

[@BaimaTV]

“Don’t groan, pass legislation”

[@cozycherry1790]

Based

[@markmac2206]

fax

[@ae5646]

Yeah, because criminals care about legislation.....

[@Yakuzachris10]

Equivocating kids being murdered with the acceptance of drag queens is wild. Y'all need Jesus.

[@Ti5qu4ntum]

Roy Wood Jr just simply never disappoints. 🙌🏼

[@servantsmith4589]

Man this is so beautiful I've been following this guy for over 20 years to see him going for prank phone calls out of his house standing in front of the White House is nothing but God's grace mercy and this is impressive

[@vinpowe4181]

That was like watching Usain Bolt breaking the world record on the biggest stage. I knew he could do it, everyone knew he could do it, and he didn't let anyone down. Outstanding Mr. Wood. Outstanding.

[@annoint3d2mvu]

And all the JAMAICANS say; AMEN TO DAT! ;-)

[@patriciavyce7942]

Amen…

[@johndoe9362]

Vin Powe, You don't know what you're talking about.

[@setsom2857]

Who ever thought of inviting RWJ, it was a brilliant idea. He's just what America needs in a comedian at this particular time. ☮☮

[@natejenkins8701]

As long as America has comedy in general is vital

[@garymoore2535]

Couldn't they find one ?

[@TheUrbanEpicure]

Nope, one of the worst remarks of the last five, six years.

[@eamomurray2526]

There are plenty of politicians and so called journalists that act, legislate and report that would easily be categorized as a comedy of errors, remember the comedian that became a politician in 🇺🇦 , he is doing an ok job !! maybe that’s what 🇺🇸 needs. Jon Stewart are you listening!!! 😮

[@simmonsgalloway8466]

​@@TheUrbanEpicure This is the second time i have seen this comment from you, which remark are you referring to ,because this was an comedic performance/ skit .

[@e_4071]

Roy turned C-span into Comedy- span and most of them weren’t ready. You could see the discomfort and the laughter, but he managed to resonate with the entire audience. In front of the president and gov officials is bold and I’m glad he didn’t hold back 💯

[@brianbiechele1908]

Just came back to this after watching 2024. This is how it's done.

[@markdave6199]

This was a 10 Trevor was a 9

[@nelsonovalles1762]

This year was ass… Roy Jr killed it

[@ringerlafinger6031]

Everyone else did the buzz words! Even Conan. Roy did the real work here. Shedding light on those forgotten and even the point of this event. Bravo Roy!!!

[@victoriabaker4400]

Absolutely! Roy's is the best one of these I've ever seen, and I've watched many.

[@tomsko863]

If you only watch this part of the WHCD then you're missing 70% of the context and emotion Roy's words could have. Tamera Keith's introduction to the state of the media landscape and importance of the WHCD was great, President Biden's speech and jokes were powerful and great, and then this. Context matters. Would recommend you check it out.

[@HOLLAifYouFEARme]

This was AMAZING

[@tomsko863]

There were plenty of comedians that brought serious subjects to the WHCD. Jon Stewart, Trevor Noah, Michelle Wolf and Larry Wilmore.

[@roycopeland9560]

Hasan was the last before they stopped during Trump years and he also killed it.

[@MartsEntertainment]

It was impressive how he didn’t change who he was for this, it was completely honest, and completely forthcoming. Awesome job.

[@BigTimeTruckDriver85]

Yes a race baiting hand out need my reparations type of dude that should still Be a slave . 😮

[@IhiriTasogare]

Its why him and Trevor Noah get along so well.

[@joshnic6639]

yeah, this left-leaning idiot. he’s the problem and people like him. I guess I stand alone when I say, I don’t want drag queens, saying anything about sex to my child in elementary school 🤷‍♂️ sex is confusing enough, I don’t need someone who’s confused about their own gender trying to teach my child about it

[@edvh88]

That’s Roy. He does not have a soul, as he mentioned. Or as I would say, he can’t be bought.

[@tabaxikhajit4541]

I love when he did the bit about who he was, gave all the wrong answers, then they panned the crowd and you saw the faces of the white guys who were still like, "Yeah, but who are you?"

[@roundtwo3321]

I learned many great things about Roy in this video. Kudos to you and your family, Roy. Outstanding.

[@catherinebateman280]

Excellent delivery I hope he continues his important comic journey!! Bless his mom and Dad that😅 obviously made him the great man he is today!

[@theoriginalNoOne.]

Roy killed it!!! From savage to sentimental almost seamlessly. Absolutely brilliant.

[@marywood8794]

This is why I hope Roy gets the permanent hosting chair on The Daily Show! He says he is only a comedian, but that's not true. Originally he was a journalist and that's what his degree was in, so his appreciation here is real beyond his admiration for his father. Wonderful how he put his mother on camera and gave both of his parents the credit that they clearly deserve.

[@ecbrown6151]

He’s definitely a front runner. Tough choice, they have such a ridiculously talented group of comedians.

[@drkaufman]

I love him, I would love even more to see Larry Williams at that desk. Maybe it’s too late, or it’s not the right time, but his Nightly Show brilliant.

[@CyclopsWasRight616]

I don't like him on the Daily Show, but I DO enjoy his stand-up routines and I thought he was TERRIFIC in the last "Fletch" movie. Too bad I was the only person to watch the whole movie.

[@vedadalsette1453]

I want him to share with Jordan and maybe even Dulce and Desi and Ronny, too. I like Roy but I also like these other comedians. I want 'em all!

[@KB-ke3fi]

There are no journalists anymore. They're called left wing political activists now.

[@clubbizarre]

Loved it. Witty. Intelligent. Deep. Very well done.

[@humanonearth1]

After watching this a few times, I'm convinced humor besides only love itself, is the most powerful force in the human experience.

[@icitlalistardust9060]

That standing ovation was well deserved ! He killed it : perfect mix of humor and reality check !

[@DDd-gm8uz]

That's when you know you've spoken truth to power, when the elites give you a standing ovation.

[@dwayneflorence4482]

Roy has gone from doing his famous hilarious prank calls skits to a distinguished host and damn good comedian. 👊🏾

[@ephemispriest8069]

Dancing clown. Embarrassing and shameful.

[@justonlyjohn6596]

while what I thought I wanted became why I graitatied upon your YT post - you can't fix stupid! hit from all the angles Oh I'm fells like money for LIES - I'm out out heststating Somehow you mad me feel less sad about cutting off my parents. they watch Foxx NEws---sooo _ it's so impossible yet annoying - YEQH - I have a telet CALLING OUT BS - not gonna be indoctrinated into the Mutant Hogwarts. but still

[@user-lt1xm4vv1q]

Terrorist troops of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in radiocyon and chemical protection suits were seen near Bakhmut. Curators from the UK are preparing a provocation with nuclear and chemical weapons after the withdrawal of the main military units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. They also intend to substitute representatives from the United States so that all the evidence testifies that the US special services are behind the terrorist attack.!

[@kikkytheshihpoomostlyshiht3015]

💯 💯 exactly what I was thinking

[@bobbazoid9969]

He's that guy... Just happy I got to watch.

[@HeavyChevy]

Very funny and to the point, Roy didn’t hold back. One of my favorite comedians. 👏🏼

[@sharoncruz9901]

That was a brilliant speech 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 and what an amazing comedian who can make you cry at the end. Bravo 🙌 ❤

[@maxlasater]

your stupid that why lol

[@jamesmccormick875]

Roy did a great job. He didn’t just use this as a platform for himself. He used it to be hilarious and get very important messages out. Bravo Roy, well done.

[@sanskretro]

Hilarious. Good job to this man. These people take themselves too seriously.

[@Uygsoerk]

Messages are irrelevant because they only fool the people and give them false hope.

[@mentonerodominicano]

The bit about the documents and the spy balloon distraction was genius. And the Clarence Thomas NTF was legendary.

[@agentxyz]

It's strange the Republicans complain that Biden didn't shoot the balloon down over populated areas but waited until it was over an unpopulated area. And now all the sudden Biden is being accused of using the spy balloon as a distraction from the hunter Biden laptop conspiracy non-issue

[@bzh7648]

I thought the audience could have laughed more. Roy is hysterical

[@philhemenway3503]

The satire was a little close to home I’m thinking. 🫣

[@alexpastor8582]

Mr Wood is one smart dude!

[@kp7726]

DC is as stiff as it gets. People try to be PC with everything including how much they smile or laugh 🙄

[@jaden8084]

This was great! No one was safe no topic was safe. Equal Opportunity roasting at its best. I'm gonna start watching his show more lol. The end of his speech was really nice and I agree with everything he said. Even with all the chaos of the news that's been misrepresented these last few years, journalists are important chroniclers of history who put their lives and reputations on the line everyday to do their jobs. My hat's off to his Mom and other amazing educators who fight for the right to learn and to just be. You are as much heroes as first responders were in the pandemic. None of us would be where we are without you.

[@AC-gw4qu]

"And that's what an NFT is" is an incredible punchline. Outstanding.

[@coach_p23]

I think that went over a lot of ppls heads in the room. Elite punchline

[@ladydragon5526]

PRICELESS😂😂

[@normastone1044]

​@@coach_p23 Only at the Fox News table.

[@srcastic8764]

@@coach_p23 I guess it’s over mine because I’m not sure what the T is for.

[@cosmosadorabilis7677]

Sorry I don't get it

[@d.d.jacksonpoetryproject]

please just give him the Daily Show already. Roy has a disarming gentleness about his delivery that allows him to land his points incredibly effectively. The perfect extension of the Jon Stewart tradition.

[@storiesbydarksaberlight1517]

This

[@keithpl5438]

YUP! w/in 1 or 2 episodes of him hosting, I tweeted they should just give it to him.

[@FactsOnlyPlease.]

If that performance and his resume do not seal the deal, the Daily Show is not looking for a host. They are looking for a winner of a pageant!

[@RK-ej1to]

He has one really funny bit with Kepler where he is tackling issues on systemic racism by telling Kepler to stop being a baby for being upset about the racism, it is just the perfect disarming set up to land points on the issue. Pointing out the obvious issues by pretending it’s not a big deal.

[@valerieetter5013]

But, isn't it time we had a woman to head The Daily Show! Hello, I mean we make up 51% of our population?!

[@billyrecard]

As an Australian, the widest thing about this set was seeing Kevin Rudd in the crowd. What an exceptionally well crafted and classy set. 🎭

[@CAVCFC]

oh god how bad was that what a disgrace he was

[@Something-From-Nothingness1]

Why do you foreigners care so much about everything America does

[@nancysmith3400]

That man is a National treasure. Honest, hilarious, smart, and speaks the Truth with an intent to shed light on the realities of the moment. Thank you for inviting him to speak. He is a true role model for authentic journalism. 😂🌎

[@Ferinex_666]

"Don't boo - pass legislation." Great line.

[@LaGuerre19]

Wow! That was outstanding. Roy had that incisive edge that made everyone in the audience squirm, which makes for the best WHC Dinners. Roy just created a classic.

[@nas84payne]

Notice the camera on the Fox people in the audience looking awkward during Roy’s Fox monologue? 😄

[@deansapp4635]

@@nas84payne Cause Roy and his supporters are racist

[@LaGuerre19]

​@@nas84payne lol 5:09 the looks on their faces😂 6:09 i think douchey doocy told that lady who laughed at the fox joke to stop laughing lol Too good

[@EricWBurton]

I've said it before and I'll say it again: Roy Wood Jr. is certainly the Roy Wood Jr. of our time

[@joydwaddell6771]

Just wonderful! Totally on point and great tribute to your father! 👏🏼👏🏾💯

[@jerrylives2278]

The audience doesn't know if they should laugh or not...he's hitting it perfect. Very telling of the crowd

[@olddecimal2736]

They know they shouldn’t. But it’s the only way out.

[@KB-ke3fi]

Yeah full of left wingers.

[@AdrianInniss]

Now thats what an NFT is

[@user-tt1ye4qs4f]

Actually, they weren't sure if they should fake laugh or not, until they all got a text from their boss about their future employment

[@10-AMPM-01]

@@KobyOwen Yeah, he was struggling hard. A lot of dead punchlines.

[@lynnhettrick7588]

We need a documentary about Roy’s parents! Remarkable people who raised a remarkable son! Team Roy for TDS seat!

[@myabishaibyfatimabey4976]

I agree. I would be interested to know the amazingness of his parents.

[@lynnhettrick7588]

@@myabishaibyfatimabey4976 The more Roy talks about his parents, the more I want to know about them!

[@MossyMozart]

@Lynn Hettrick - I can understand now why he keeps that "Jr" in his name, as homage.

[@773SleepyHollow]

I've watched TDS a million times, and I didn't know any of that about his parents.

[@lynnhettrick7588]

@@773SleepyHollow I've only heard a little bit when other people interview him (like Neal Brennan's Block podcast), just in the last few months.

[@lenitpadilla8619]

The comment about what Kamala do? That one was on point… this man is really good 😂🤣😂🤣

[@bob-wp2tl]

"don't groon pass legislation, like they boos gone bother me.. I'm like Mitch McConnell I don't have a soul" I was Rollin when he said this line

[@jamola65]

That was hilarious 😂 love that joke

[@ankurc4053]

Hats off; Roy killed it. There isn’t anything more powerful than showing the mirror that reveals the true face. The scandals connects them all - what a fantastic red thread to the speech

[@actsoftheapostles280]

😊

[@tomsko863]

If you only watch this part of the WHCD then you're missing 70% of the context and emotion this video could have. Tamera Keith's introduction to the state of the media landscape and importance of the WHCD was great, President Biden's speech and jokes were powerful and great, and then this. Context matters. Would recommend you check it out.

[@OlaBetiku]

Using the Clarence Thomas situation to accurately describe what an NFT is was brilliant.

[@Cb11799]

I loved it!!!

[@immersivegamer7640]

Wow, must say that this was absolutely brilliant. Superb jokes, great delivery - and cojones to get on that stage and perform in front such an audience. Major, major kudos.

[@danialkaan]

Never heard of him but wow, he dismantled the establishment, literally in their backyard 😂

[@CinnamonQuills]

Roy Wood Jr. isn't just a comedian, he *knows his stuff* when it comes to journalism. He had an astute and sharp understanding of the issues facing the industry and didn't JUST tell jokes. I hope this is a sign that he'll be the next Daily Show host!

[@ludwig1.]

He definitely is knowledgeable! Especially about the fact that Biden befriended Klan recruiter Robert Byrd and still decided to give him a show. Wow, what a genius! ❤

[@Botchedtoeknife]

He deserves it

[@DaemonicSavior]

@Wild Card with those credentials he may do better at fox or newsmax then..

[@badnoodlez]

As long as it's not Desi. She has the most annoying unfunny white girl energy I've ever seen.

[@SwiftRIBSAust]

Would be a great host

[@briansounalath]

Never knew Roy came from such a strong pedigree! I thought maybe he was picked because he was going to be the next Daily Show host, but it’s cool to learn his dad was a journalist.

[@pollykor]

He did the damn thing!!! Thank you Roy Wood for speaking our story on every stage you walk on 🔥🔥

[@funnyisfunny4944]

“I’m like Mitch McConnell, I ain’t got no soul.” 😂😂😂😂

[@pegrathwol]

Wow! He crushed this. I laughed out loud throughout. I know he's a great comedian. But the last two minutes, when he spoke about the importance of local news reporting, and paid tribute to his mom, brought me to tears. Well done Sir. Mama must be proud.

[@lPllLcMr]

Forget bout momma, what about father?

[@cky7765]

​@@lPllLcMrfoh you f kin incel

[@MTMF.london]

@@lPllLcMr If you've listened carefully, he's already paid tribute to his father earlier in the speech.

[@viokand]

​@@lPllLcMr he talked about his father and the risk he took in bringing the news

[@ShayMarie.00]

​@@lPllLcMr He spoke about his dad.

[@gvc7117]

The faces in the crowd 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 You know they MAD

[@LeechyKun]

This was much much better than the Colin Jost 2024 Correspondent Dinner.

[@kingeastwick908]

Jost isn't funny to me personally

[@jaredspencer3304]

"You all can see Clarence Thomas, but he belongs to Harlan Crow. And *that's* what an NFT is." This is the best joke. The setup and payoff are perfect. But most of all, it is a factually correct analogy of how NFT's work. I can't believe he pulled it off.

[@lauraly2712]

So, pray tell, explain how Clarence Thomas is what an NFT is. And how was Bill Clinton, who was flown and feasted by Epstein more than Thomas by Crow not a classic NFT? Or do you make the definitions as you go along? BTW I have another interpretation of Wood's association, something a hater like you overlooks.

[@graciezundt4201]

That was my favorite as well. 😂

[@jordanking3715]

To see a man honor his mother like this was amazing.

[@mgbgt7156]

Remember Biden puts Transgender women above real women, and has signed it into law, that they are above real women.

[@fayc1804]

I think he was perfect because he wasn't hugely known, so people were probably less offended by his jokes. Plus he looks like your nicest uncle in the family who means no harm at all.

[@velmabourne3848]

I love his humor. I hope to see more of this intelligent man

[@nookdiddy]

"Don't boo me, pass legislation." Beautiful

[@mariee.5912]

Obama said first. "Don't boo me, vote"

[@cynthiardh2004]

Just like Pres. O, don't boo, vote!

[@sarahinsf]

You are a class act, Roy Wood, Jr. And you spoke truth to power! 🙌✊

[@allanford2663]

TRUTH TO POWER? WHATS THAT?! WE HAVENT SEEN THAT SINCE BEFORE DAN RATHER in 2005..

[@nomiddlenamenmn427]

Amen!

[@alberteolivier119]

I live how he humanized himself and assured all that didn't know who he was or his parents legacy

[@YoungoneYoung-lm4xe]

It was a well balanced set. With that in mind, he still ruffled some feathers and I like the fact that Roy said he didn't care. My favorite part of his set is when he gave his mother her flowers for her sacrifices and his father as well. Kudos Roy on a job well done.

[@kosewa1]

Thank you C-Span for putting this on YT for all of us. Roy did what Roy does. He spoke the truth with Humor. Well Done, Roy!!