NEWS
John Oliver Zaps Taser Company’s Fine Print In A Takedown For The Ages
John Oliver covered a different current affair on Sunday ― Tasers. (Watch the video below.)
On “Last Week Tonight,” the comedian debated the safety of the less-lethal device used by law enforcement to stop suspects and couldn’t help but notice how the fine print has evolved to be absurdly comprehensive.
Oliver noted that multiple studies cited incidents of heart disruptions in the mid-2000s, and how manufacturer Axon eventually beefed up its warnings not to aim for the chest and groin.
The disclaimer, he said, “also warns about the risk of using this product on people who are old, young, frail, agitated, exhausted or suffering from an array of health conditions.”
“Quick sidebar to anyone doesn’t fall into any of those six categories,” Oliver continued. “Let me say as one who falls into five: Go fuck yourself.”
“And all of that helps to protect Axon from liability.”
Fast forward to 17:20 for the fine print portion, or watch the whole electrifying segment:
Ben Affleck opens up about his struggles filming ‘Batman’
Royal house security tightened before Prince Harry’s UK visit
King Charles receives key message from US after William’s big announcement
Alyssa Milano pays tribute to ‘Charmed’ co-star Shannen Doherty
Meghan Markle’s ‘death stare’ to mother Doria goes viral
New details emerge over Liam Payne’s ‘toxic’ split with ex ahead of his death
-
ENTERTAINMENT3 days agoJenna Ortega ‘Winter Spring Summer or Fall’ official release date revealed
-
ENTERTAINMENT3 days agoJessica Biel shares her experience working on ‘Better Sister’ show
-
ENTERTAINMENT2 days agoJames Brolin reflects on 30 years of marriage with Barbra Streisand
-
ENTERTAINMENT3 days agoDiddy denies new assault charges in court
-
NEWS3 days agoJoe Biden Will Speak About Social Security In His Return To National Stage
-
ENTERTAINMENT3 days agoLarsa Pippen confirms relationship with ex basketball player Jeff Coby
-
ENTERTAINMENT2 days agoA$AP Rocky apologises to fan over accident from Met Gala night
-
ENTERTAINMENT2 days agoKhloe Kardashian emotionally reacts to ex Tristan Thompson’s post: ‘Tearful’