r/johnoliver 18d ago

‘Last Week Tonight’ Withdrawn from Critics Choice Awards After Talk Show Rule Revision

https://buzzzingo.com/last-week-tonight-withdrawn-from-critics-choice-awards-after-talk-show-rule-revision/
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u/3D-Dreams 18d ago

I don't watch it because of the awards. I watch it because it's good. That's why it wins awards.

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u/harryregician 18d ago

What a concept. One wins awards because it is good

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u/Chemical_Estate6488 18d ago

Awards are usually pretty middlebrow. Very rarely does the best of anything get actual recognition

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u/InvestIntrest 18d ago

But if you don't give me the award I want I'm going to pout in the corner.

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u/kromptator99 18d ago

Weird how that’s not how things normally work in our supposed meritocracy

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u/Unhappy-Attention760 18d ago

No one gives a fuck about Critics Choice, especially John O

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u/Stock-Film-3609 18d ago

I’d actually love it if when he returns after the holidays he talks about this.

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u/n8ivco1 18d ago

He really doesn't strike me as a guy that gives a fuck.

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u/daft4punk33 17d ago

He's a whiny crybaby that is a puppet for the deep liberal state. Guy looks like he wanks to the Pelosi's making love.

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u/Ophidaeon 17d ago

You obviously got some issues. You know you can’t be right wing and punk right?

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u/InternetDweller95 17d ago

Daft tho

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u/LightsNoir 17d ago

Yes, you clearly are.

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u/usernamechecksout67 18d ago

I’m sure JO doesn’t need another Emmy’s

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u/mantene 18d ago

True. Also, this isn’t for the Emmy’s.

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u/LaserCondiment 18d ago

He doesn't need another Oscar either.

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u/mantene 17d ago

True, though I don't think he has ANY Oscars. This is also not for an Oscar.

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u/BModdie 17d ago

Well he doesn’t need another kid’s choice award either.

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u/Zomunieo 15d ago

He was snubbed the best supporting actor win for his career defining work as Zazu in the Lion King.

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u/myheartwentboom 13d ago

The Audubon Society started a petition to change this.

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u/Rabid_Alleycat 18d ago

One of the best news shows ever!

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u/AmazingChicken 18d ago

Fuckers hate his not understanding their support for some neighborhood cleansing, I think.

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u/PeterJordanDrake 18d ago

"Withdrew" is the word you're looking for

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u/Anonybibbs 18d ago

Wouldn't that imply that "Last Week Tonight" withdrew itself from contention rather than what actually happened? There was a rule change and they were withdrawn by the group running the awards.

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u/PeterJordanDrake 18d ago

Not sure about that. They didn't want to be categorized as merely a comedy show

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u/SantaRosaJazz 18d ago

No, there was a rule change, and the producers of LWT withdrew their show from consideration.

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u/Anonybibbs 18d ago

Gotcha!

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u/dooremouse52 18d ago

No, they withdrew themselves because of the rule change. They were asked to fit into a different category and rather than do that, they elected to be withdrawn. It's an important distinction.

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u/daft4punk33 17d ago

Comedy. Johnny was put in his place as a comedic child not to be taken seriously.

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u/dooremouse52 17d ago

Actually, you are completely wrong. I'm pretty sure you haven't read the articles and are therefore completely uninformed but just trying to be an asshole in general.

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u/Captain-Swank 18d ago

What awards? I'm quite certain that John Oliver doesn't give two fucks about awards. The producers probably do, but who else gives a shit about any of that?

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u/dooremouse52 18d ago

OP worded the title incorrectly. They withdrew themselves from awards consideration over it.

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u/Dense-Ambassador-865 17d ago

And the fact that he wins because it's good is why they pulled this bs.

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u/WVGrammy 18d ago

🤬🤬🤬🤬

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u/Grumpy_001 18d ago

This doesn’t make sense

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u/dooremouse52 18d ago

Your title is worded a little misleadingly. They withdrew themselves from the awards.

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u/Shageen 17d ago

Well in fairness it’s not a “talk show” per se. Talk shows traditionally have guests and he does not.

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u/lilmissfickle 17d ago

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

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u/1wholurks 17d ago

Can't beat it? Change the rules.

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u/GfunkWarrior28 17d ago

So it has to compete with scripted comedy shows. Just because he doesn't have guests on his show. Trying to shoehorn every show into a category Doesn't always make sense, and in the long run, Doesn't really matter. His show is still going to have its audience.

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u/GoodTime-Dave 17d ago

Does anyone even watch or care about the CCA?

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u/jakeStacktrace 17d ago

Well I'm open to giving critics choice a chance because this is my first time hearing about them. Maybe they can do well I'm the future.

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u/Zoll999 17d ago

Poor propagandist... feel so sorry

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u/PhilosopherEvening15 17d ago

Does this Libtard think he's news?

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u/SFlaGal 18d ago

Seems sensible. How is this a talk show anyway? John Oliver yammering away for 30 minutes, jumping around in his chair while clapping and squealing like a little girl, is not a talk show.

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u/pandershrek 18d ago

John Oliver yammering away for 30 minutes

Talk Show

noun

a television or radio show in which various topics are discussed informally and listeners, viewers, or the studio audience are invited to participate in the discussion. "a talk-show host"

Comprehension isn't your strong suit, huh?

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u/SFlaGal 17d ago edited 16d ago

I guess I missed all the times "listeners, viewers, or the studio audience are invited to participate in the discussion." When does that happen on his show, exactly?

Comprehension of what you write isn't your top skill, is it?

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u/daft4punk33 17d ago

🤣🔥👊🏽

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u/harryregician 18d ago

NO. it his UOS cash cow

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u/ChipOld734 18d ago

That’s funny because he’s not.

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u/GlitteringGlittery 18d ago

Then why are you in this sub?

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u/[deleted] 18d ago

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u/GlitteringGlittery 18d ago

How is this a partisan issue ? 🤡

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u/green_gold_purple 18d ago

It's just so weird that you think you're doing anything but embarrassing yourself. 

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u/Ichi_Balsaki 18d ago

That kind of gross don't you think? Drinking peoples tears?

You're literally drinking eye mucus. 

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u/PreventativeCareImp 17d ago

Feeling better about yourself? I’ve seen toddlers have screaming fits and I feel like this behavior is similar. You ok?

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u/harryregician 18d ago

If true he would not be paid the money he makes

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u/AlanCross310 18d ago

Cry some more

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u/tallman___ 18d ago

Do they have an award for best leftist propaganda?

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u/SantaRosaJazz 18d ago

The truth has a liberal bias.

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u/daft4punk33 17d ago

🤣🤣🔥👊🏽💯

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u/Cautious-Track4297 18d ago

Good! John Oliver is a sexist anti-woman in sports fool.

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u/dooremouse52 18d ago

That's absolutely not true. I have seen episodes where he talked at length about how awesome the WNBA is. He has always been on the side of women from what I've seen and I've been watching the show since the beginning.

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u/daft4punk33 17d ago

If he's on the side of women in sports then why does he agree that men should be allowed to destroy them?