It took comedian John Oliver a mere 20 seconds to create the greatest intro to showcase how “trade” works, giving United States President Donald Trump a relatable comparison by using Washington Wizards center Dwight Howard as the 6-foot-11 guinea pig for his tutorial experiment.
“Our main story tonight concerns trade,” said Oliver. “The basic system of barter and exchange that you have to do really carefully or you’ll end up with Dwight Howard.”
Oliver went a step further on Howard's neck after showing a graphic of him in six different jerseys.
“Seriously, parents — talk to your children about trade. You don't want to go to school with Pizza Lunchables and coming home with Dwight Howard. You think he's gonna add a 3-point shot to his game now, kids? Grow up!”
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Howard somehow was worth more than a box of Pizza Lunchables, as the Wizards rewarded him with a two-year, $11 million deal for his services this summer. The big man has reportedly been willing to extend his game to the 3-point line to adapt to the modern game — but that is yet to be seen after being a career 9.5 percent shooter from long-range.
Trump has been engaged in a growing tariff dispute with China, among other countries, and Oliver went on to further simplify the concept of trade, this time taking matters to the bedroom with this gem.
“Think of trade like sex,” said Oliver. If you’re doing it right, it can be good for both partners, though the odds of that happening plummet as soon as Donald Trump gets involved.”
Sheesh!
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