Jon Cryer Gets Berated in Heated Bill Maher Conversation

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The situation seems to have taken a turn for the worse, as Jon Cryer, well-known for his roles in “Two and a Half Men” and “Pretty in Pink”, found himself just minutes into an interview with Bill Maher on “Club Random”. Recently, Maher has gained attention for his role as the “Old Man Yells at Clouds” meme. Unlike many other guests, Cryer challenged Maher’s conservative views, which he often expresses confidently. At one point during their conversation, Cryer seemed to be disagreeing with Maher and muttered, “I Don’t Agree with Bill Maher”. When Maher responded, he said, “Your eyes are not open.” It appears that the discussion became tense or confrontational, which may have led to this moment of strain.

To begin with, they started recalling memories of Maher’s past TV show, “Politically Incorrect,” and Cryer’s occasional guest spots on the program which Maher couldn’t remember. This conversation trigger led them to engage in a passionate debate about immigration and the reasons behind the Democrats’ loss in the 2024 U.S. election. Within just a few minutes, Maher referred to Cryer as “crazy woke.” The argument escalated when Maher brought up a “60 Minutes” segment featuring a woman in London facing hostility due to her clothing choices in certain Muslim communities. His point was that there are regions within Western societies that do not adhere to Western norms, but this does not mean they are simply different.

“Well, yeah, but there are cultural enclaves everywhere,” replied Cryer.

Maher questioned, “Would it truly be your preference for your wife to reside in Gaza, or anywhere else for that matter? Given the cultural norms, would she need to wear a veil even prior to October 7th?

“Well, again, that’s not — I don’t live there. It’s not my culture, you know,” answered Cryer.

“And you won’t judge it?”

“I’m not going to judge it, no, but again —”

Maher responded, “I find that extremely out-of-touch, as that’s when things started going astray – when we began to tolerate intolerance to such an extent that it became the norm.

Eventually, Cryer commented that the upcoming discussion might be extensive. He asked, “Is this how you prefer to spend your time, given this lengthy conversation?” It seemed that Maher was eager for the talk, often trying to demonstrate his intellectual prowess and falling under the category of the Dunning-Kruger Effect in action. They proceeded to debate various topics such as why the Democrats lost (with Maher criticizing the “woke” while Cryer blamed inflation), the situation in Gaza, and the controversy surrounding transgender healthcare. As you might guess, their views on this matter were clearly distinguishable. Maher inquired about the trans individuals in Cryer’s life.

“Frankly, that’s my business.”

Bill Maher’s Bitter Far-Right Fans

Analyzing Bill Maher’s new audience demographics can be done by examining the comments on his YouTube videos for Club Random. Whether these comments truly mirror Maher’s thoughts or just represent the type of people he’s attracting with this fresh approach is a topic for discussion. The majority of the comments seem to consist of insults directed at Jon Cryer, who clearly advocates more liberal viewpoints during their discussions. In the top comment, @santosateos1452 writes:

Growing up, I never failed to catch an episode of Two and a Half Men – it was my favorite series featuring a womanizing, alcoholic lead character and his dim-witted brother. Looking back now, I understand why the show resonated so much with audiences; they based the characters on real-life promiscuous alcoholics and genuine idiots.

@montelou42 concurs, stating, “Jon Cryer was a significant figure during my formative years and he’s a competent actor. Yet, after hearing this discussion, it seems he’s quite passionate about political and policy matters, which could be problematic if he were in politics. I’m relieved he isn’t, as it appears he’s been far removed from everyday life for so long that his perspective might be out of touch.

1. In a post, @gregbaxter7871 states it took him 7 minutes to realize Cryer’s character in Two and a Half Men is less intelligent than he is in real life.

2. @dcmiller4550 questions the use of the term “Immigration” to describe unlawful immigration.

3. @paulzpc shares that he could only endure 14 minutes of a certain person, and listening to them any longer made him wish he could storm the capital with horns.

4. @aaronrhawbaker626, who remains unknown and unremarkable, implies that someone is an absolute fool when even Bill O’Reilly expresses disapproval.

Despite some intense moments and strong language, the conversation overall remained friendly, as the two gentlemen frequently complimented each other and delved into topics about Hollywood. Towards the end of the podcast, Maher remarked, “I’m guessing you don’t like me much anymore.

Cryer responded, “I don’t dislike you,” instead, he hoped they could both find success in their future endeavors… Here is the entire Club Random episode for your viewing pleasure.

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2025-01-07 06:31