Jon Stewart Compares Young People’s Future to ‘Mad Max’: ‘You Are Walking Into Thunderdome’ | Video

“We always think that the world is at its worst in the moment that we’re in it, but you have to remain optimistic because the images that they present to us are to heighten your fear,” he says

In a video released Sunday of an exchange filmed ahead of a “Daily Show” taping, Jon Stewart offered hope to a young audience member who admitted to worrying about the future of her generation — but not before he cracked a joke or two. “We’re going to ruin this so much, you have no idea what we’ve got planned,” he said. “You are walking into Thunderdome,” he added, referencing the “Mad Max” battle arena.

But on a more heartfelt note, Stewart changed his tune and explained, “No, you’re going to, honestly — we do this all the time, every generation.

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