This is satire at its best. It’s the very definition of it.
In this report from the Monday June 20th broadcast of The Daily Show, Samantha Bee takes a look at New York City’s recently enacted ban on smoking in Central Park.
All the best elements of satire are at play, as Sam talks to anti-smoking advocates who praise city officials for making the park a much better place while drunks and druggies stumble around behind her and drop to the ground.
What makes it perfect? They weren’t sent from Central Casting – they’re not actors – the crew just set up their camera on a nice day and it didn’t take long to get the action happening around Sam and her interview subjects.
Point made while hilarity ensues. Bravo, Sam Bee!
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