Overview
- In the Oxford Union Q&A, O'Brien said some comics default to shouting 'F Trump' and get co-opted by their anger.
- He argued comedians must stay funny even on serious subjects and channel outrage into art as a weapon against power.
- O'Brien contended Trump's outlandishness has damaged political satire, calling that harm worse for comedy than Jan. 6.
- The comments resurfaced widely after the YouTube posting and were amplified by outlets including BuzzFeed, TV Insider, and Breitbart.
- Social-media reactions noted agreement with his critique while debating its implications for contemporary political comedy.