"Scientific Studies" analyzed
The episode “ Scientific Studies” is a satire portraying the misleading news stories and articles published by media outlets. John Oliver uses humor to address the issues of incomplete scientific studies broadcasted as news. He also uses strong language and a tone of frustration towards the audience and reporters believing these publications. John Oliver uses multiple stories and press releases which sound true but are incredibly misleading. He links the incomplete studies to various instances of humor to bring light on their senselessness, for example, his comment on pregnant women eating chocolate and the news eventually distorting into women eating their babies portrays just how easy it is to warp scientific facts. Oliver mentions that audiences are more susceptible to believing science-related news (withou...