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John Cleese vs Extremism

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What it is

A two-minute John Cleese monologue showing the pathology of extremism, explaining why it feels good and how it drives out moderates.

Why Hacker News recommends it

Shared in heated-discussion threads as a short, witty take on why extremism is appealing.

  • 4 people recommended it
  • 4 different months
  • 2 strong recommendations
  • first 2018, last 2024

What HN commenters said

  1. “is delightful and well worth the two minutes it takes to watch”

    Cleese's 1987 monologue on why extremism feels good

    nkurz, 2020-07 · Strong recommendation · in “Cancel culture takes the fun out of life, says comedian John Cleese”

  2. “one of my favorite John Cleese videos[0]”

    Cleese on extremism, tied to communication and good faith

    godelski, 2020-12 · Strong recommendation · in “Ex‐FBI operative says he worked to disrupt political activities up to '74 (1975)”

  3. “Somebody posted this and it about sums it all up”

    Cleese's short monologue on the appeal of extremism

    Rapzid, 2018-06 · Recommendation · in “Elon Musk emails employees about 'extensive and damaging sabotage' by employee”

  4. “See John Cleese on Extremism”

    Cleese on how extremism eradicates moderates

    A_non_e-moose, 2021-04 · Recommendation · in “Millions of the Pentagon’s dormant IP addresses sprang to life on January 20”

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Topics: john cleese, extremism, polarization, humor

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