The Buzz | Trump campaign challenging comics to think outside the box
Donald Trump’s presidential campaign is far from ordinary, and late-night television humorists are pushing boundaries in order to keep up.
The most memorable Trump-inspired comedy of the past few months has been more intricate than monologue jokes, reflecting a tough competition for laughs and knowledge that the best material can have a long life online.
John Oliver’s epic, 20-minute Trump takedown, with research that revealed the family’s name was once “Drumpf,” has logged more than 2 million YouTube views.
“There’s a part of me that even likes this guy,” the HBO host said. “It’s a part of me I hate, but it’s a part of me.”
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