Jim Jefferies -- Gun Control (Part 1) from BARE -- Netflix Special
What it is
A clip from Jim Jefferies' Netflix special BARE in which he comedically dissects American gun culture and gun control arguments.
Why Hacker News recommends it
Recommended as a funny but surprisingly persuasive outsider take on gun control, mainly in gun-related threads.
- 3 people recommended it
- 3 different months
- 1 strong recommendations
- first 2016, last 2022
What HN commenters said
“I recommend listening to what Jim Jefferies had to say about gun control.”
Comedic but convincing arguments on gun control.
CodeMage, 2018-04 · Strong recommendation · in “Google maps shows location of San Bruno shooting”
“And finally here's a pretty honest take on the matter from a comedian.”
Honest comedic take on guns and violence.
ux-app, 2016-11 · Recommendation · in “Ask HN: Have you done / plan to do any basic “prepping” (tinned food etc)”
“Jim Jefferies (an Australian comedian living in the States) on gun control”
Australian comedian's arguments on US gun control.
jiggawatts, 2022-05 · Recommendation · in “Mental illness, mass shootings, and the politics of American firearms (2015)”
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Topics: stand-up, gun control, jim jefferies, us politics, netflix special
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