# Samantha Bee Help! **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [December 22, 2016, 6:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/samantha-bee-help/775393 "2016-12-22T18:43:00Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 16\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Wallet](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/e99b99/32.png) [@Wallet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wallet)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2016, 6:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/samantha-bee-help/775393/1 "2016-12-22T18:43:00Z")
Not sure if this is the right forum… A few weeks ago Samantha Bee had a short segment where she recommended various charities. Would anyone have the link to this segment, or remember the charities she endorsed? I know one was Planned Parenthood… My google-fu is weak, and I’d really like to see her suggestions before the end of the year. Thanks so much for the help! ---
**Author:** ![Wallet](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/e99b99/32.png) [@Wallet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wallet)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2016, 5:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/samantha-bee-help/775393/2 "2016-12-23T17:32:26Z")
One hopeful bump… ---
**Author:** ![BigT](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bigt/32/12044_2.png) [@BigT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BigT)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2016, 7:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/samantha-bee-help/775393/3 "2016-12-23T19:02:42Z")
I admit I stopped watching after the election because I just couldn’t stand to hear about Trump for a while. But, as far as I know, she’s put her entire show on[her YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC18vz5hUUqxbGvym9ghtX_w/videos), in individual segments. So have you checked there? I admit I wasn’t able to figure out which segment it was, but, if you saw the show, you might be able to figure it out by process of elimination. If it’s not there, then I don’t know. Maybe check [her website](http://samanthabee.com/)? ---
**Author:** ![ZipperJJ](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/zipperjj/32/211_2.png) [@ZipperJJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZipperJJ)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2016, 7:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/samantha-bee-help/775393/4 "2016-12-23T19:16:18Z")
Hmm I actually don’t remember this list. You should reach out to the show via Twitter and/or Facebook to ask!! ---
**Author:** ![doorhinge](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a5b964/32.png) [@doorhinge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/doorhinge)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2016, 7:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/samantha-bee-help/775393/5 "2016-12-23T19:25:05Z")
> [@Wallet](#): > > Not sure if this is the right forum… > > A few weeks ago Samantha Bee had a short segment where she recommended various charities. Would anyone have the link to this segment, or remember the charities she endorsed? I know one was Planned Parenthood… > > My google-fu is weak, and I’d really like to see her suggestions before the end of the year. > > Thanks so much for the help! How did you decide that you should give away your money based on the recommendation of a comedian? ---
**Author:** ![Procrustus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/procrustus/32/2994_2.png) [@Procrustus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Procrustus)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2016, 7:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/samantha-bee-help/775393/6 "2016-12-23T19:26:44Z")
> [@doorhinge](#): > > How did you decide that you should give away your money based on the recommendation of a comedian? I’ll listen to anyone who has good ideas about surviving the next four years. ---
**Author:** ![madmonk28](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/madmonk28/32/20811_2.png) [@madmonk28](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madmonk28)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2016, 7:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/samantha-bee-help/775393/7 "2016-12-23T19:51:25Z")
> [@doorhinge](#): > > How did you decide that you should give away your money based on the recommendation of a comedian? Probably because the country decided to elect a reality TV star president; a satirist would seem like Albert Einstein in comparison. I know John Oliver’s last show of the season listed some groups, including Planned Parenthood, Pro Publica and some others. Maybe you’re mixing up the two shows? ---
**Author:** ![Trancephalic](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/trancephalic/32/380_2.png) [@Trancephalic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Trancephalic)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2016, 7:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/samantha-bee-help/775393/8 "2016-12-23T19:55:30Z")
> [@doorhinge](#): > > How did you decide that you should give away your money based on the recommendation of a comedian? Like how Bill O’Reilly and Rush Limbaugh are “just an act”, right? ---
**Author:** ![Wallet](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/e99b99/32.png) [@Wallet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wallet)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2016, 10:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/samantha-bee-help/775393/9 "2016-12-23T22:57:03Z")
> [@madmonk28](#): > > I know John Oliver’s last show of the season listed some groups, including Planned Parenthood, Pro Publica and some others. Maybe you’re mixing up the two shows? You’re 100% right, and I’m more senile than I thought… 🙂 I went through all of Samantha Bee’s shows, and couldn’t find it. Hmm, having the wrong show was probably the reason! Thanks to all who responded (and put me on the right track). ---
**Author:** ![doorhinge](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a5b964/32.png) [@doorhinge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/doorhinge)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2016, 11:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/samantha-bee-help/775393/10 "2016-12-23T23:31:17Z")
> [@madmonk28](#): > > Probably because the country decided to elect a reality TV star president; a satirist would seem like Albert Einstein in comparison. > > I know John Oliver’s last show of the season listed some groups, including Planned Parenthood, Pro Publica and some others. Maybe you’re mixing up the two shows? Perhaps your mixing up two different posters? just sayin’ I was the one who wondered how someone would decide to give away their money based on the recommendation of a comedian? ---
**Author:** ![Hung\_Mung](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/a88e4f/32.png) [@Hung\_Mung](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hung_Mung)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2016, 11:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/samantha-bee-help/775393/11 "2016-12-23T23:38:22Z")
> [@doorhinge](#): > > How did you decide that you should give away your money based on the recommendation of a comedian? Do you think comedians are unable to identify worthwhile charities? ---
**Author:** ![doorhinge](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a5b964/32.png) [@doorhinge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/doorhinge)\ **Post date:** [December 24, 2016, 12:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/samantha-bee-help/775393/12 "2016-12-24T00:11:09Z")
> [@Hung\_Mung](#): > > Do you think comedians are unable to identify worthwhile charities? When it comes to making important decisions, I don’t think of comedians at all. I was wondering why anyone would allow a comedian to chose where they should donate their money? ---
**Author:** ![Superdude](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/superdude/32/13450_2.png) [@Superdude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superdude)\ **Post date:** [December 24, 2016, 12:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/samantha-bee-help/775393/13 "2016-12-24T00:28:03Z")
I’m sure those comedians don’t worry an iota about what you think of them. But what’s wrong with a comedian being an advocate? Remember all of the [Comic Relief](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comic_Relief_USA) specials for the homeless? That ran from 1986-2010 (although it’s since branched out to a worldwide relief fund). There’s certainly nothing wrong with a comedian having a cause that’s dear to them. I did stand-up for about 6 years (though I was nowhere near close to successful, but I did earn a living from it). During that time, my mother was diagnosed and successfully treated for breast cancer, and my father (a retired firefighter) died from an unknown heart condition at the age of 50. I still support breast cancer research, very much support the American Heart Association, and am a big supporter of police/fire/EMS/military folks. Why shouldn’t a comedian advocate for people to donate to causes that are near and dear to them? They’re human, just like everyone else. ---
**Author:** ![madmonk28](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/madmonk28/32/20811_2.png) [@madmonk28](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madmonk28)\ **Post date:** [December 24, 2016, 1:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/samantha-bee-help/775393/14 "2016-12-24T01:04:31Z")
> [@doorhinge](#): > > Perhaps your mixing up two different posters? just sayin’ > > I was the one who wondered how someone would decide to give away their money based on the recommendation of a comedian? I honestly don’t know what point you think you’re making. Perhaps you don’t know that a satirist is a type of comedian? ---
**Author:** ![Hung\_Mung](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/a88e4f/32.png) [@Hung\_Mung](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hung_Mung)\ **Post date:** [December 24, 2016, 1:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/samantha-bee-help/775393/15 "2016-12-24T01:57:10Z")
> [@doorhinge](#): > > When it comes to making important decisions, I don’t think of comedians at all. I was wondering why anyone would allow a comedian to chose where they should donate their money? Fair enough. I wouldn’t donate to any cause without some research first regardless of who recommended it. I would, though, be open minded to causes mentioned by someone whose values appear to align with mine. ---
**Author:** ![BigT](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bigt/32/12044_2.png) [@BigT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BigT)\ **Post date:** [December 24, 2016, 4:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/samantha-bee-help/775393/16 "2016-12-24T04:05:59Z")
Both of them aren’t just comedians. Oliver does a lot of charity stuff on his show, trying to make the world a better place, and Bee is an activist for the rights of minorities and is just good at spitting bullshit. It’s not like the OP is getting advice from–I dunno–Jeff Dunham. These people are known for more than comedy.