9.5/10. Another quality episode. Again, Trump makes it too easy, but Oliver has a way of finding the comedy even in a guy who seems to be so ridiculous that he's beyond comedy. Plus, Oliver's take down of the American Petroleum Institute in retaliation for API using their intro's theme and design for an ad was hilarious. It's petty, but using an old API format to take the piss out of them was a hoot.
The main story about car loans as the new subprime lending issue was informative and very funny as well. Bits like references to R. Kelly mixed in with horrifying details of this problem are the right mix of information and random absurdity. The only thing that has me docking the episode any points is the finish with Peele and Bob Balaban joining Oliver for a wacky car commercial, that just kind of seemed like lazy humor. But otherwise, this episode was a barrel of laughs and interesting info.
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9.5/10. Another quality episode. Again, Trump makes it too easy, but Oliver has a way of finding the comedy even in a guy who seems to be so ridiculous that he's beyond comedy. Plus, Oliver's take down of the American Petroleum Institute in retaliation for API using their intro's theme and design for an ad was hilarious. It's petty, but using an old API format to take the piss out of them was a hoot.
The main story about car loans as the new subprime lending issue was informative and very funny as well. Bits like references to R. Kelly mixed in with horrifying details of this problem are the right mix of information and random absurdity. The only thing that has me docking the episode any points is the finish with Peele and Bob Balaban joining Oliver for a wacky car commercial, that just kind of seemed like lazy humor. But otherwise, this episode was a barrel of laughs and interesting info.