On Last Week Tonight, John Oliver thanks fans for watching, by highlighting just a few of the more bizarre moments of season two. The show delved into many serious topics as well, and perhaps aided understanding of complicated issues such as the refugee crisis, our unjust justice system, the recent Paris terrorist attacks and a host of issues large and small.
When the season is recalled, Oliver’s humorous attack on so-called ‘prosperity gospel’ preachers and the oddly lax IRS laws which apply (or don’t apply) to such churches will long be remembered. ‘Our Lady of Perpetual Exemption’ raised nearly $70 thousand dollars, some plant seeds, ‘fertility statues’ and 5 containers of human sperm. Only the monetary gifts will be sent to ‘Doctors Without Borders.’ People certainly gave their all, and the number of people affiliated with organized religion grew steeply for a short time, then dropped off abruptly which must have confused statisticians.
Lest anyone ever think the show is fluff, John spent five terrifying days in Russia – to speak with Edward Snowden…Either of the two would be a daunting prospect, but together – fogeddaboudit! I’m glad John has won prestigious awards for his efforts. Not everyone loves the show. The President of Ecuador declared Oliver’s show “More unpleasant than a diuretic.” I trust something was lost in translation.
See why John nearly burned his set in a display of pyrotechnics, and drank Bud Lite Lime – for love of soccer. There’s much more in the video! The show will return February 16th and we’ll be there.