John Oliver Makes Facebook's TV Ad a Little More Honest
Do you remember Facebook’s terrible TV ad back in April that tried to “apologize” for abusing your data? It was…
Jon Favreau's Lion King Cast Is Set and Yes, It Features Beyoncé
For several months rumors have swirled that Jon Favreau’s remake of Lion King would feature one of the biggest stars on…
The FCC Just Got Sued Again—Now for Withholding Records About Its Alleged DDoS Attack
A second lawsuit has been filed against the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) this week over the secrecy…
FCC Now Says There Is No Documented 'Analysis' of the Cyberattack It Claims Crippled Its Website in May
The Federal Communications Commission intends to keep secret more than 200 pages of documents related to an alleged…
FCC Chairman Is Laughing at Americans Who Don't Want to Kill the Open Internet
FCC Chairman Ajit Pai’s profile rose a notch last week when John Oliver mercilessly mocked his ridiculous personal…
FCC Claims It Was Hit by Denial Of Service Attack After John Oliver Segment [Update]
Last night, John Oliver told his viewers to go to the FCC via a domain they bought, gofccyourself.com, and submit…
John Oliver Pisses Off ISP Vultures With New Net Neutrality Segment
Last time the FCC took on net neutrality, comedian John Oliver’s video about the issue was a turning point. The clip…
John Oliver: Facebook Is a 'Cesspool of Nonsense'
In the wake of Donald Trump’s victory last week, we need a voice of reason like John Oliver’s more than ever right now,…
John Oliver Explains How Drug Companies Helped Cause Our Opiate Epidemic
We’re in the midst of an opiate epidemic, and it’s killing Americans at an alarming rate. In John Oliver’s latest…
John Oliver Agrees That Birds Are Dicks
HBO’s “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” is currently on summer hiatus, but that hasn’t stopped Oliver from ranting…
John Oliver Would Like Someone to Invent These Things
John Oliver runs a regular segment called “How Is This Still a Thing?”, but he’s decided to turn it on its head. So…
John Oliver Thinks 911 Needs a Tech Overhaul
Many of the call centers that handle your emergency calls are powered by out-dated technology. John Oliver thinks…
John Oliver Explains Why So Many Scientific Studies Seem Like Bullshit
“Is science bullshit?” asked John Oliver on Last Week Tonight. “No, but there is a lot of bullshit currently…
John Oliver to Cicadas: Here’s Everything You Missed Since 1999
This year, the cicadas flooding the northeast will actually be 17 years old, due to the strange insect’s 17-year-long…
Watch John Oliver's Cadbury Creme Egg Conspiracy Theory
“Cadbury Creme egg is a terrible candy that tastes like mermaid placenta covered in candle wax. Every year these eggs…
Watch John Oliver Thoughtfully Explain Why Apple Is Right About Encryption
“The FBI and its supporters can be weirdly dismissive of [the encryption] issue, in ways that indicate they don’t fully…
John Oliver's Attack on Hollywood Whitewashing Is Both Sad and Hilarious
Sometimes you sit in front of your TV and realize you’re watching something important. It happens quite often on HBO’s L…
Watch John Oliver Explain How Three Young Women Catfished ISIS
Three ladies from Chechnya scammed ISIS fighters online and got ‘em good.
John Oliver Explains Why the Internet Sucks For Women
“Congratulations on your white penis — because if you have one of those, you probably have a very different experience…
John Oliver Explains How Crazy Patent Trolls Really Are
Patent trolls can stymie innovation and bring otherwise successful companies to their knees. They’re also crazy, as…