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Trevor Noah explained the difference between racism in South Africa and racism in the US

Noah's off-the-cuff answers to audience questions are often as good, if not better, than his scripted scenes.

Trevor Noah addresses "The Daily Show" audience.

During a recent Q&A segment of “The Daily Show,” host Trevor Noah was asked what the difference was between racism in South Africa and racism in the U.S. His answer is honest and to the point, if not just a little disturbingly accurate.

At first he answered with that classic brand of charming Trevor Noah humor, jokingly complimenting the audience member for “asking such a deep question in a bubbly manner.”

“I thought you were gonna ask the difference between spring and summer,” he quipped before giving his candid take.

For Noah, it all comes down to directness.

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