John Oliver's monologues / commentaries / rants have enjoyed a lot of viral success online this year. Taken from his HBO show Last Week Tonight, the clips tend to offer plenty of laughs, but also some sharp observations about subjects like net neutrality, drone warfare and the wealth gap in the US.

In his latest web exclusive video, Oliver offers some scathing commentary on a major, controversial subject - New Year's Eve. 

Yes, this is an attack on the celebration, preaching to anybody who has ever hated ringing in the new year, or ever been forced to endure an awkward social event. 

"The best way to celebrate the spirit of New Year's Eve is by lying," the comedian observes, which gives you a general idea of the tone of video below: