John Oliver's deep dive into the shady world of mobile homes is a real eye-opener

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John Oliver's deep dive into the shady world of mobile homes is a real eye-opener
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If there's one thing John Oliver has really nailed, it's taking a seemingly innocuous topic and showing just how grim the reality behind it can be.

Enter mobile homes. They may not be something you've ever given much thought to, but -- as Oliver breaks down in the Last Week Tonight monologue above -- there's actually a lot more to this seemingly-affordable housing option than meets the eye.

As is often the case with Oliver's choice of topic, big businesses are the enemy here -- and they get well and truly roasted in the parody commercial (starring The Good Place's D'Arcy Carden) that features right at the end.

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Sam Haysom

Sam Haysom is the Deputy UK Editor for Mashable. He covers entertainment and online culture, and writes horror fiction in his spare time.


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