sclafunk Arrogant. Presenting eternally debated issues as objectively simple and one sided, and if you land on any other perspective than his, you're a bad person. This is propaganda for hipsters. This is the new way agendas are presented, thru comedy, where our guard is down the most. As an investigative journalist myself I care only about objectivity, I have no political leaning when I write and research and do my best to avoid the bias of human nature, and this show is shameful in that context. I also pride myself on responding to critique with an open mind and not attaching personal feelings when I'm called out and lashing out at people who stand in the way of what i want to be true with ruminations concerning what actually is true objectively(this will make sense in a moment). The amount of things Adam skips over, presents out of context, or just straight up doesn't address to get his point across is nothing short of disgraceful. Why?!?! What could the purpose of this show possibly be beyond attempting to reshape issues current or otherwise, for a generation of people who have never really lived without a screen to dive into and use to construct a reality that is better than actual reality any time a hint of discomfort pops up. This is terrifying. There is literally no reason for a show like this to exist beyond arrogantly stating things his Freemason, or whoever really runs things, overlords tell him. Go ahead and give me a "not helpful" Bc I made people face the fact that we've collectively lost the ability to critically think and need a nasally voiced, annoying, intentionally sexually ambiguous, and unintimdating puppet to shape your world view. I could show u pages upon pages of research by really rich people all the way back to the 40s and 50s; that's gone into what personality is best to present information like this, hence allowing it to sink in most efficiently. I would have no problem if he didn't act like he solved the worlds greatest problems in 21 mins every week. We're all entitled to our opinion, for sure, but when it's presented as fact and any other perspective is condescended to the whole time. That's not an opinion, that's Pure wrong. I don't care about the disclaimer at the beginning, and neither does our human natured collective subconscious. I don't care which way a show like this leans socially or politically, i care that it leans at all. Please don't get that twisted. It's the leaning itself like he on that purple drank that bothers me. It's disingenuous and it's far deeper than some guy spewing nonsense. It's a weapon. Not quite the same but kinda similar, check out Nathan For You. Much much better docudramedy, not even close.

leonwilkeson If you know exactly what a supposedly educational show is going to say before the first word is uttered, something is very wrong. In the case of Adam Ruins everything, if the topic can, in any way, be colored by one's political leanings, his is painted USSR Red. It's a shame, because it doesn't have to be this way, alas the soy is very very thick and the intellect is very very thin when Adam is around.

MaximumMadness Created by and starring Adam Conover of CollegeHumor fame, "Adam Ruins Everything" is a phenomenally entertaining and surprisingly thought-provoking comedy series airing on American network truTV. Riding a peculiar and unique line between sitcom and documentary, Conover portrays a somewhat fictionalized version of himself as he discusses and indeed "ruins" commonly held beliefs and ideals in American culture, all while faint background story lines play out for comedic effect. It's a clever and subversive series that exposes the lies and deceits and mistakes that many people just don't know about, all while typically backing up its claims with fairly reputable sources and delivering consistent giggles and laughs.Throughout the thus-far two seasons, Adam delves into a variety of topics and discusses the misconceptions people have regarding them. And nothing is safe. From the fact that the De Beers diamond corporation is essentially a giant scam-based cartel, to the fact that the infamous D.A.R.E. program actually can increase adolescent drug-use instead of dissuading it, to the inherent pointlessness of modern funeral practices... Conover seeks to inform the general masses while also entertaining them, and it's usually quite effective in its approach.The show has a unique structure, usually introducing a vague story and theme at the start of each episode while providing a main supporting player whom Adam interacts with. As the story continues throughout the run-time, informative vignettes are introduced every few minutes that "ruin" a particular aspect of what is being discussed. Cited sources are listed in the top corner of the screen, and the show also encourages you to go online and do research on the topic yourself, which is very clever and shows that they aren't merely trying to talk down to you... they want you to participate, learn and form your own opinions as well. Which is something many of the negative reviews are failing to mention with their accusations of bias and misinformation... Hmm. It's almost like they missed the point of the show!Conover is a very enthusiastic and likable host, and his trademark self-deprecating humor and over-eager attitude supply plenty of laughs along the way. You can tell he really enjoys his work and really has passion for the issues he "ruins", which gives the series a refreshing flair. The show also benefits from a supporting cast of recurring characters, with fellow CollegeHumor alum Emily Axford and Brian Murphy being the standouts with their natural chemistry and sharp comedic chops. I also very much enjoy Rhea Butcher as Adam's fictional sister, whom pops up now and again. The production is top notch with sharp and slick visual direction, clever writing and a plethora of superb effects and animated segments added in to keep each episode engaging and unique.And the thing I really enjoy about the series is that fact that Adam is an incredibly open-minded guy and is not claiming to be the only authority. If you care to watch interviews, behind-the-scenes materials and read Conover's responses... quite a few of the nit- picks and issues people have with the show go away very quickly. Adam openly admits that these are not the be-all, end-all answers, and that like anything, his claims could possibly be refuted with future research or new developments. He merely wants to inspire discussion, present current studies and facts in an entertaining manner, and make people seek out the truth- even when it hurts to do so. You always see people throwing fits and saying he should make "Adam Ruins Adam Ruins Everything" due to errors or new information... he's said he totally wants to if the series continues, so he can give up-to-date information and facts on previously discussed topics and make corrections when necessary. That's not exactly indicative of someone trying to push a bias or skew facts..."Adam Ruins Everything" is a great show. It's informative and amusing. Well-constructed and fascinating. And ultimately just a ton of fun. It's always good when entertainment also allows you to think and ponder, and I'd highly recommend this series to anyone looking for a laugh and a new way to look at old beliefs. I give it a perfect 10 out of 10.

vmaxer This show is not based on fact, it's heavily based on liberal political views. Many of the claims made on this show have been debunked.Ghost Chasers is more believable than this show. I suspect it's only viewers are liberals who think they are viewing facts to justify their beliefs.