The 15 best phrases and reflections of Jordi Évole

Jordi Evole, born in 1974 in Cornellà (Barcelona), is a well-known face on Spanish television. Comedian, scriptwriter and presenter, Évole began his television adventure as a scriptwriter in the different late-shows that Andreu Buenafuente presented.

With his mythical character of "El Follonero" he made his debut before the cameras, being one of the most acid and irreverent comedians of the television scene of the beginning of the century.

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Great phrases and reflections by Jordi Évole

After his period as a humorist, Jordi Évole began a new career in the "Saved" program, of the Spanish chain “LaSexta”. Completely changing register, Évole has established himself as one of the most skilful and incisive journalists.

In addition, his commitment to the underprivileged and social injustices have made him one of the journalists most followed by citizens. In today's article we want to highlight this interesting communicative figure through the best phrases of Jordi Évole.

1. Just to see that square full and put a grain of sand against the #StrategyOfSilence he has been worth dedicating himself to this profession.

In reference to the protests over the Valencia metro accident, which was silenced by the authorities of the Valencian government. Finally, thanks in part to Évole, justice was done and those responsible ended up being held accountable before the Justice.

2. Together, we have turned politics into a steamroller of illusions. And that leads us to mediocrity.

A reflection on the gray Spanish political panorama.

3. A former Barca president arrested for money laundering... Corruption does not understand colors.

An ironic play on words that he tweeted after the arrest of Sandro Rosell, former president of the Barcelona Football Club.

4. Today in #SavedBeaver We ask ourselves: Does the State organize public contests so that whoever has to win wins?

On corruption in the granting of state investments to certain companies in the infrastructure sector, after the controversial Castor Case.

5. Censorship is always linked to economic power.

During a radio interview, Jordi Évole highlighted the establishment's ability to silence opinions or news unfavorable to its interests.

6. If Doñana were in another country, we would be dying to visit him. We would have it mythologized. We are that way…

About the Spanish natural park, and the way in which we Spaniards despise our natural resources.

7. We have laughed as much at few politicians as at Mariano Rajoy. And there he continues, moving like few on the wire. Or without moving...

A brutal and ironic comment taken from one of his columns in El Periódico.

8. Corruption ends up taking power, no matter if it is a republic or a monarchy.

A statement he made for Public.

9. If Jesús Quintero interviewed prisoners now as he did in the 90s... 2 or 3 buses would get angry every week... That's how it goes...

On the political correctness and prudishness of current Spanish society.

10. They say we are in the final phase. I don't believe it... I will end my days living informatively with the Procés.

Pulling irony, he criticizes that the political process of independence in Catalonia is stretching out for years and years without advancing an inch.

11. The problem we have in Spain, ignoring the fate of refugees and not giving them shelter in our country, is not a problem of skills... it is a problem of incompetence.

Given the poor justification of the Government of the Generalitat when it comes to welcoming Syrian refugees, alleging that this competence belongs to to the Spanish State, Évole left this tenacious criticism of politicians who wash their hands under cover of a more than dubious formality legal.

12. When will the figure of ProCorruption Prosecutor be created?

Faced with the avalanche of cases of high-ranking state officials directly and indirectly implicated in cases of corruption and influence peddling, Évole tweeted this wonder in the form of sarcasm.

13. What time is the "Separation of Powers" funeral?

Very much in line with the previous one.

14. Salvados returns this Sunday with the oldest prisoner in Spain... and even if you don't believe it, he is not a politician... Incredible true?

As a way of promoting the interview with Montes Neira, Jordi Évole raised this irony of the Spanish judicial system.

15. -What do you think when you hear politicians saying that measures are already being taken to fight corruption?

-I smile

A question and an answer that perfectly summarize the state of affairs in Évole's native country.