HBO “Last week tonight with John Oliver.” Sunday night’s immigration-focused show ended with a hilarious, highly staged music video poking fun at Lee Greenwood’s corny song “God Bless the USA.”
This uplifting new anthem has a patriotic pop style similar to Greenwood’s famous songs, but the lyrics have an honest twist. The video shows Will Ferrell, wearing a cowboy hat, leaving a gas station diner and walking through a rugged American landscape.
“You studied hard. You did your best. You filled out the paperwork and passed the test. Now you are part of a nation full of God’s blessings. From today on, you are an American.” sings Ferrell.
He goes on to touch on some of the good things about America. We would appreciate your help in resolving the issue. ”
The problem is as follows: “Student loans and CTE. Drugs and the war on Scientology. Boeing Airlines and Ted Fucking Cruise. We’re all Americans! Now, so are you.”
The British-born Oliver recalled his experience becoming an American citizen, including the final ceremony where Greenwood’s ultra-patriotic hymn was played. He did some research and discovered that the song has been played at citizenship ceremonies for at least a decade, and that Greenwood receives $700 a year from the government in return.
The comedian then pressed Greenwood’s claim. support trump, strange bible salesand try Trademarked the phrase “God Bless America” There are now too many problems to continue this tradition. Oliver said, It’s a song that celebrates the country new Americans are joining and the process they’ve been through, while also not soft-pedaling some hard truths about it. ”
Oliver enlisted popular comedic actor Ferrell to help bring the film to life. pay The US government paid $701 to use their new song on Greenwood’s behalf.
