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'Daily Show' Deep Fries Paula Deen: John Oliver, Jessica Williams Talk Chef's 'Racist Cravings' (VIDEO)

'Daily Show' Diagnoses Paula Deen With 'Type 2 Racism'
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On Thursday, John Oliver tucked into the Paula Deen racism story with gusto and seemed to enjoy every buttery bite.

After taking us through Deen's outrageous testimony, Oliver turned to correspondent Jessica Williams who diagnosed the celebrity chef with either type 1 or type 2 racism. Unfortunately, Williams explained, there is no cure, but Deen can manage her symptoms.

When Oliver commended Williams for generously offering suggestions to someone who had said something so hurtful, Williams put it all into perspective: "Oh, please. Paula Deen's words aren't hurting black people anywhere near as much as her recipes are."

Check out Oliver set up the story with some rapid fire jokes above (his southern accent is back again!), and Williams' scathingly funny analysis below.

Before You Go

11 Most Polarizing Celebrity Chefs
Eddie Huang(01 of11)
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New York City-based chef Eddie Huang has been controversial since he first gained acclaim for his bao eatery, BaoHaus. The marijuana-loving, fouth-mouthed chef has slagged fellow toques the likes of Marcus Samuelsson and David Chang, and his recent book, "Fresh Off the Boat," is already turning heads. On the positive side, at least Huang can take a bad review from Sam Sifton, even if he did say reading it felt like being yelled at by his dad. (credit:AP)
Anthony Bourdain(02 of11)
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Everything we could say about Anthony Bourdain, you've likely heard already. The drug-addict-turned-executive-chef-turned-television-star has a sharp tongue when it comes to his likes and dislikes, the latter which often include other celebrity chefs. His antics have gained him a fervent following, but a good share of criticism, as well -- some people are getting tired of his shtick. (credit:Getty)
Gordon Ramsay(03 of11)
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Oh, Gordon Ramsay. These days, you're the chef everyone loves to hate. Ramsay's in-your-face and often controversial personality is the prime appeal of television programs in which he stars, "Hell's Kitchen" and "Kitchen Nightmares," and has earned Ramsay a fearsome reputation worldwide. (credit:Getty)
Guy Fieri(04 of11)
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Need we remind you of New York Times critic Pete Wells's epic takedown of Guy Fieri's recently opened restaurant in Times Square? We thought not. Fieri is a popular target of scorn for foodies, but his restaurant is still in business -- you do the math. He still landed on GQ's list of least influential people for 2012, though. (credit:Getty)
Rachael Ray(05 of11)
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Rachael Ray's cutesy catchphrases like "yum-o!" and "delish!" are ripe for mockery -- Anthony Bourdain knows what we're talking about -- but the Food Network star remains one of the channel's most popular draws. (credit:AP)
Paula Deen(06 of11)
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Paula Deen needs no introduction. The butter-loving Southern cook stirred up controversy when she announced her diagnosis of diabetes -- just as she revealed an endorsement deal for a diabetes drug. Throw in a sexual harassment lawsuit, and you've got one polarizing chef. Despite all, she still has a devoted fan base. (credit:AP)
Marco Pierre White(07 of11)
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Marco Pierre White was once called the first enfant terrible of the food world -- in his first moments of celebrity chefdom, White developed a reputation for ejecting customers from his restaurants when they asked for salt or pepper. Granted, he's calmed down quite a bit in recent years -- he even shells for Knorr boullion now. (credit:Getty)
Sandra Lee(08 of11)
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Sandra Lee may be the first girlfriend of New York state and a Food Network star to boot, but not everyone is a fan of Lee's semi-homemade brand of cookery. Anthony Bourdain once called her Kwanzaa cake -- a frosted angel food cake with a can of apple-pie filling in the center garnished with corn nuts and pumpkin seeds -- a “crime against humanity.” We won't go that far, but one does have to wonder what she was thinking. (credit:AP)
Nadia Giosia(09 of11)
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Nadia Giosia, the namesake and host of "Nadia G's Bitchin' Kitchen," takes a punk approach to cooking -- but not everyone is on board. Nadia boasts a rabid fan base, but some are turned off by her pseudo hardcore shtick. (credit:Cooking Channel)
Todd English(10 of11)
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Todd English has enjoyed celebrity chef status since arriving on the scene in the late 1980s. He's been lauded for several of his restaurants -- and named in numerous lawsuits. He's also landed in the tabloids thanks to his rocky personal life, and he recently was accused of failing to deliver on a promise to a reality show contestant on Food Network program "Chef Wanted." (credit:ToddEnglish.org)
Jamie Oliver(11 of11)
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Jamie Oliver's bid for healthier school lunches has earned him praise as well as criticism. At least he has a sense of humor about it. (credit:AP)
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