S1 E17: Scottish Independence, Twitter & Bagpipes: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

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NFL Controversy

Ray Rice's domestic violence incident sparked criticism of the NFL and Ravens' owner Steve Bisciotti's handling of the situation.

Starboard released a critical report on Olive Garden's food quality and suggested cost-cutting measures.

Scotland will vote on leaving the United Kingdom to become an independent country.
The campaign for independence is backed by the SNP and Scottish Greens, while the opposing campaign is called "Better Together."
The referendum has sparked heated debates and significant funding from both sides.
Author J.K. Rowling donated $1.6 million to the campaign for Scotland to remain part of the UK.
The pro-independence campaign is primarily financed by lottery winners known as "Scooper 61."
Arguments for independence emphasize self-governance and a desire for a more liberal government.
Concerns raised by the anti-independence campaign include losing the pound as currency and uncertainties surrounding oil reserves.
Recent polls indicate a slight majority in favor of independence, making the vote outcome uncertain.
Potential consequences of independence include changes to the Union Jack flag and the removal of nuclear weapons from Scotland, posing challenges for the UK.
The British government's efforts to appeal to Scotland, such as raising the Scottish flag over 10 Downing Street, have faced difficulties.
Prime Minister David Cameron made emotional appeals to Scotland to remain part of the UK, but the referendum outcome remains uncertain.

Newscasters' misidentification of photographs as selfies and the overuse of selfies have been noted.
Twitter serves as a platform for serious social issues discussions, but corporations' attempts to capitalize on these discussions for self-promotion have been criticized.
Examples of inappropriate tweets by corporations on sensitive occasions like 9/11, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and Pearl Harbor's anniversary have been highlighted.
Corporations should recognize that Twitter is a space for personal interactions and conversations, and their involvement can be intrusive and offensive.
A hashtag game called #WeUnderstand is suggested for corporations to acknowledge that their presence in certain discussions is not always necessary and to limit their activities to selling their products.