Trevor Noah - killing it stateside

[Shebeen]

The 'Daywalker' needs his own damn thread. Come along way from the stand up circuit, to being CellC 'CEO' and now filled massive shoes at the Daily Show.

 

So proud of this boytjie, who seems more than happy to sprinkle a lit bit of flava into his show.

 

With Trump doing what he does best, Trevor has got some serious paint to spread on his canvas

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=

 

viva Trevor, viva!

[Vetseun]

I cant stand him. I used to be a big fan. His constant political message in everything irritates me.

Also he is a guest in the USA. Pretty outspoken for somebody from the RSA.

Anyway. Just my opinion.

[blondeonabike]

I also don't like him.  I don't like the way he portrays some South Africans, so the Americans can have a laugh at our expense.  I'm all for having a laugh at myself,  but it feels like he has just sold out.  His political comments remind me of a kid trying too hard to be teachers pet.

[Odinson]

OP, you are aware that The Daily Show has an army of writers, so it's disputable as to how much of his material (on TDS) is his own.

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_The_Daily_Show_writers#The_Daily_Show_with_Trevor_Noah_.282015.E2.80.93present.29

 

I enjoyed the hell out of 'Daywalker', but feel that he became a bit too preachy after that run.

[RocknRolla]

He can stay there.

[Shebeen]

You guys are hard to please, it's a political show!

 

 

OP, you are aware that The Daily Show has an army of writers, so it's disputable as to how much of his material (on TDS) is his own.

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_The_Daily_Show_writers#The_Daily_Show_with_Trevor_Noah_.282015.E2.80.93present.29

 

I enjoyed the hell out of 'Daywalker', but feel that he became a bit too preachy after that run.

I am. John Oliver actually got his break as a writer on TDS. He is, however the face of it.

[Shebeen]

ok, so you don't like his show. How about his book?

 

I haven't read it, don't get round to reading long form books much these days, but by all accounts has been quite successful.

https://www.amazon.com/Born-Crime-Stories-African-Childhood/dp/0399588175/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1486642357&sr=8-1&keywords=born+a+crime

4.8 Stars is a damn high amazon rating

 

 

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/nov/25/born-a-crime-trevor-noah-south-africa-townships-daily-show

 

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The compelling, inspiring, and comically sublime story of one man’s coming-of-age, set during the twilight of apartheid and the tumultuous days of freedom that followed

 

 

not doing too badly

[Odinson]

You guys are hard to please, it's a political show!

 

 

I am. John Oliver actually got his break as a writer on TDS. He is, however the face of it.

 

It's not a political show. It's comedy. In the same way that Last Week Tonight is comedy and not (investigative) journalism.

 

I don't expect him to have a very long run on the show. TDS is barely beating out Last Call with Carson Daly. That's saying something.

[Patchelicious]

I cant stand him. I used to be a big fan. His constant political message in everything irritates me.

Also he is a guest in the USA. Pretty outspoken for somebody from the RSA.

Anyway. Just my opinion.

[Odinson]

ok, so you don't like his show. How about his book?

 

I haven't read it, don't get round to reading long form books much these days, but by all accounts has been quite successful.

https://www.amazon.com/Born-Crime-Stories-African-Childhood/dp/0399588175/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1486642357&sr=8-1&keywords=born+a+crime

4.8 Stars is a damn high amazon rating

 

 

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/nov/25/born-a-crime-trevor-noah-south-africa-townships-daily-show

 

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The compelling, inspiring, and comically sublime story of one man’s coming-of-age, set during the twilight of apartheid and the tumultuous days of freedom that followed

 

 

not doing too badly

 

 

It's cool if you're a Noah fanboi, but you're just coming off like you're trying to convince everyone.

[popcorn_skollie]

I enjoy the show and watch it regularly.

But his attempt at cementing himself as an opinionated left view in America's ridiculous polarized politics leaves a funny taste in my mouth. I don't dislike him or the show. I share many of his views and enjoy the jabs he takes at politicians.

 

But...

 

I just don't think its where he should be or what he should be talking about. We could do with that kind of political satire in our own media. At least on the level he's at in the states. I guess what I'm trying to say is. We could do with 'The Daily Show' on home soil. 

[Long Wheel Base]

Was at high school with the oke. He was a year above me. At least he got rid of the massive afro he had at school.

['Dale]

OP, you are aware that The Daily Show has an army of writers, so it's disputable as to how much of his material (on TDS) is his own.

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_The_Daily_Show_writers#The_Daily_Show_with_Trevor_Noah_.282015.E2.80.93present.29

 

I enjoyed the hell out of 'Daywalker', but feel that he became a bit too preachy after that run.

Definitely

Virtually none of that is his content

He still has to deliver though

 

I follow the Daily Show

It's funny and witty

[dev null]

I don't like him. Never did. Tries too hard sometimes to portray himself a victim of apartheid. There were local comedians that had a much harder life under apartheid, yet they do not keep beating the same drum, but rather look for fresh material that finds acceptance from today's SA audience. Somebody better let him know he is not Mandela's love child.

 

There, now that that monkey is off my back, I better get my jacket and head for the door.

Edited February 9, 2017 by Moridin

[Mudsimus]

People always hate on the successful ones. I think he really couldn't care less who likes him or not. He made close to 50 bar just from his dvds and shows up untill 2016, pretty bloody impressive.

[RocknRolla]

I guess what I'm trying to say is. We could do with 'The Daily Show' on home soil. 

 

We can cal it the "Nou-Show©™"

 

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Edited February 9, 2017 by RocknRolla