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Semantic discourse categories assigned by Claude Haiku — 14 DH-informed categories classifying how commenters frame their arguments.
Comments Labeled
44,412
of 487,977 total
Coverage
9.1%
of eligible comments
Categories Active
14
of 14 discourse types
Avg Confidence
0.807
classifier confidence
Model
Claude Haiku
multi-label classification
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Humor / Satire
4,434 comments
Fact, bears eat beats. Bears, Beats Battlestar Galactica
Fact, bears eat beats.
Bears, Beats Battlestar Galactica
References a well-known comedy sketch (The Office), using absurdist humor unrelated to immigration policy.
Humor / Satire
0.98
Aymenadhami
Feb 23, 2026
The bike guy 😂
The bike guy 😂
Brief comment with laughing emoji referencing a person in the video, indicating humorous observation.
Humor / Satire
0.95
Al-Ra05
Jan 27, 2026
It's the poop eating for me 🤣🤣
It's the poop eating for me 🤣🤣
The comment uses laughing emojis and references an absurd claim as a joke, employing sarcasm about the video's content.
Humor / Satire
0.95
Culturedmassage
Jan 27, 2026
They are so nice wtf 😂
They are so nice wtf 😂
Casual, lighthearted expression of surprise using emoji and colloquial language ('wtf') in a joking tone.
Humor / Satire
0.95
swervo9033
Jan 27, 2026
Okay I wasn’t ready for muffler man Hanuman 😂
Okay I wasn’t ready for muffler man Hanuman 😂
Expresses amusement at a video element ('muffler man Hanuman') using casual, joking tone with emoji.
Humor / Satire
0.95
SAM-zt2uy
Jan 27, 2026
Protect helmet guy at all costs 😂❤❤❤
Protect helmet guy at all costs 😂❤❤❤
A lighthearted, affectionate comment using emojis and humor to express support for someone in the video.
Humor / Satire
0.95
chrismoisiov8760
Jan 27, 2026
Who knew it was Brampton before clicking LMAO
Who knew it was Brampton before clicking LMAO
The comment uses humor and surprise (LMAO) about the location being Brampton, suggesting ironic commentary about the video's subject matter.
Humor / Satire
0.95
antoniocoffa1144
Sep 27, 2025
ROFLMAO.....
ROFLMAO.....
ROFLMAO is an acronym expressing laughter, indicating the commenter finds something amusing or ironic about the video content.
Humor / Satire
0.95
randydomingo4614
Apr 17, 2025
“Don’t get human trafficked for a YouTube video” bro, I’m dead 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
“Don’t get human trafficked for a YouTube video” bro, I’m dead 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
The comment uses laughter and casual sarcasm to mock a statement from the video, employing humor rather than substantive argument.
Humor / Satire
0.95
RawAgenda
Jan 27, 2026
I farted at the border
I farted at the border
Absurdist joke unrelated to the serious policy discussion, using crude humor for comedic effect.
Humor / Satire
0.95
erich84502ify
Dec 8, 2025
this is so absurd lol
this is so absurd lol
Brief dismissive comment expressing absurdity through sarcasm/humor about the video content.
Humor / Satire
0.95
Joetradersjoe
Dec 3, 2025
*How to Lose All Your Allies Speedrun. (Any %)*
*How to Lose All Your Allies Speedrun. (Any %)*
Meme-style joke using gaming speedrun format to satirize the US losing its international allies.
Humor / Satire
0.95
@johnthomassena4473
Mar 5, 2025
Zooming into the man’s flip flops got me 😂
Zooming into the man’s flip flops got me 😂
Comment finds humor in a specific video detail (flip flops), using laughter emoji to indicate comedic intent.
Humor / Satire
0.95
LITMYSTIC
Jan 27, 2026
3:46 bro im crying 😭 funniest shit ive seen today
3:46 bro im crying 😭 funniest shit ive seen today
Expresses amusement at a specific moment in the video using casual humor language.
Humor / Satire
0.95
WyattH-un7os
Jan 27, 2026
5:42 hahahahahahahahaha
5:42 hahahahahahahahaha
Laughter response to a specific timestamp in the video, indicating amusement or sarcastic reaction to content.
Humor / Satire
0.95
HoffaJedi
Jan 27, 2026
I love the bike guy, he just kept it real😂
I love the bike guy, he just kept it real😂
The comment uses laughing emoji and casual language ('kept it real') to express appreciation for someone's candid remarks in a humorous tone.
Humor / Satire
0.95
tacobabyman1215
Feb 3, 2026
4:52 trying to hold back laughter lol
4:52 trying to hold back laughter lol
The commenter is reacting with amusement to something in the video, using casual humor language.
Humor / Satire
0.95
Stuka01210
Jan 28, 2026
Looks like South Park is coming true\n‘I’m not your guy buddy!!!’ \n‘I’m not your buddy guy!!!’
Looks like South Park is coming true\n‘I’m not your guy buddy!!!’ \n‘I’m not your buddy guy!!!’
Uses South Park reference and iconic dialogue to make ironic commentary about Canadian-US relations.
Humor / Satire
0.95
@tomorrowwestport2620
Mar 5, 2025
I just farted.
I just farted.
Off-topic joke with no relevance to immigration or policy discussion.
Humor / Satire
0.95
@AlenDelon-x6i
Mar 4, 2025
*this comment has been removed by the Canadian Government*
*this comment has been removed by the Canadian Government*
User makes a satirical joke about government censorship by mimicking a removal notice, using irony to comment on the discussion.
Humor / Satire
0.95
lloydfield9442
Jan 28, 2026
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Identity Assertion
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2,313
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1,991
RocaNews
467
JamCan
274
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89
Solidarity
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4,297
Tyler Oliveira
400
RocaNews
75
JamCan
36
CTV Your Morning
32
Policy Critique
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3,445
Tyler Oliveira
551
Toronto Sun
340
CTV News
268
RocaNews
235
Humor / Satire
CNN
2,078
Tyler Oliveira
1,667
RocaNews
241
Global News
89
CTV News
68
Fear / Threat
Tyler Oliveira
1,549
CNN
1,332
RocaNews
321
JamCan
204
Toronto Sun
118
Meta-Commentary
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1,702
CNN
1,478
RocaNews
168
CTV News
81
JamCan
77
Unverified Claim
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1,480
Tyler Oliveira
820
RocaNews
203
Yoke Immigration Canada
203
JamCan
152
Moral Argument
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1,733
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704
RocaNews
205
JamCan
73
CTV Your Morning
23
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