ALWAYS CHECK THE TAPE

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The video uses a humorous anecdote and a relatable premise (people being vocal about their experiences) to engage the audience. The inclusion of a clip from a well-known reality show and the playful "gotcha" moment with the "receipts" add to its shareability.

Summary

John Oliver discusses the tendency of some Harvard graduates to be very vocal about their experiences. He then transitions to a clip from "The Real World" where a participant named Duffy tries to rewrite history, leading to a humorous exchange about whether she called another participant, Camila, a "b****".

Structure

1Introduction to the "always check the tape" concept
2Discussion of Harvard graduates and their perceived vocalness
3Transition to a clip from "The Real World" house
4Duffy's attempt to rewrite history and the ensuing argument
5John Oliver's humorous interjection about "bringing receipts"

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ALWAYS CHECK THE TAPE dw on BINGE If she goes there stream Last Week Tonight With John Oliver now on BINGE she's never going to shut the f*** up about it. One of this shows writers went to Harvard, and guess how I know that? Exactly. I don't know where any of the others went. But if you think that moment is uncomfortable, they also go to Boston to visit the Real World house, where Duffy tries to rewrite some history. Camila and I, the house is set up for the two of us to room together. We get along well, though. It was good. You called her a b*****. I did not. You didn't? Oh, I'm sorry. You didn't? you didn't call Camilla a b*****? Let's go to the tape, Sean. I walked up ahead of the group, and I called her a b*****. Yeah, you did. You did call her that. Call me CVS, Sean, because I will always bring the receipts.

Transcript

If she goes there, like every other Harvard grad, she's never going to shut the f*** up about it. One of this shows writers went to Harvard, and guess how I know that? Exactly. I don't know where any of the others went. But if you think that moment is uncomfortable, they also go to Boston to visit the Real World house, where Duffy tries to rewrite some history. Camila and I, the house is set up for the two of us to room together. We get along well, though. It was good. You called her a b*****. I did not. You didn't? Oh, I'm sorry. You didn't? you didn't call Camilla a b*****? Let's go to the tape, Sean. I walked up ahead of the group, and I called her a b*****. Yeah, you did. You did call her that. Call me CVS, Sean, because I will always bring the receipts.