As a seasoned gamer with a knack for political satire and a soft spot for fast food, I must say that John Oliver‘s latest segment was nothing short of entertaining and informative. The way he managed to weave together seemingly unrelated news stories about McDonald’s, Donald Trump, and Kamala Harris into a cohesive narrative was nothing short of impressive.
John Oliver made fun of none other than Donald Trump during the beginning part of this past weekend’s episode on Last Week Tonight.
Initially, it’s essential to provide some background information for those who might have missed it, and that context revolves around McDonald’s, a company that has been making headlines frequently as of late.
In recent times, an E. coli outbreak was traced back to a specific item on a fast-food restaurant’s menu. Initially, it appeared that the deaths of one individual and the illnesses of 75 others across 13 states could be attributed to Quarter Pounders. However, on Sunday, McDonald’s announced that their beef patties were not the source of the issue according to tests. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration now suspects slivered onions as the origin of the outbreak. As of Sunday, McDonald’s has decided to reintroduce Quarter Pounders but without the onions in them.
Last Sunday, I dropped by a McDonald’s in the suburbs of Philadelphia during my presidential campaign, and they let me work the fry station. Later on, while responding to questions through the drive-through, it was clear that this fast-food joint wasn’t endorsing any candidate. However, the owner-operator, Derek Giacomantonio, had reached out after finding out about my wish to dine at a Pennsylvania eatery.
In response to the news about the previous president’s request, we viewed it from our fundamental belief: we welcome everyone. It is important to clarify that McDonald’s does not support candidates running for public office, and this policy applies to the current presidential election as well. We are not affiliated with any political party; instead, we represent the golden standard of hospitality.
During her political campaign, Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee opposing Trump, frequently mentioned that she had previously worked at McDonald’s. Trump’s supporters have suggested that she was lying about this fact, but McDonald’s itself has stated that they don’t keep records dating back to the 1980s. However, McDonald’s is proud of Harris’ positive memories from her time working there.
On Sunday evening, during his opening segment, HBO’s host, Oliver, delivered a witty remark that neatly summarized all the recent news events.
A case of E. coli was linked to McDonald’s, but it turned out to be the second-most shocking sight of the week when humorously compared,” he quipped, displaying a picture of Trump ordering from the drive-thru window.
In the remaining part of his broadcast, Oliver devoted substantial time to discussing immigration, specifically Trump’s policies and encouraging voters to support Harris in the upcoming election. He additionally explored the intricate background of employing Lee Greenwood’s “God Bless the USA” at citizenship events. The program concluded with a performance video featuring Will Ferrell singing a patriotic tune, which Oliver humorously suggested should replace the current music played at such ceremonies.
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2024-10-28 07:24