[Rob Helmerichs]

No new episode next week (for a few weeks, actually), so we'll have to keep an eye on his YouTube feed to see what the follow-up is!

Love the sign he had made...

 

[DevdogAZ]

If that was the actual physical sign he rolled in behind him, it didn't look very big.

 

[Rob Helmerichs]

If that was the actual physical sign he rolled in behind him, it didn't look very big.

That was an image...but apparently an image of a physical sign, not a CG sign.

 

[DevdogAZ]

That was an image...but apparently an image of a physical sign, not a CG sign.

Yeah, I thought it looked like maybe it was just an image on the green screen behind him, but wasn't sure.

 

[kdmorse]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1300424290966417408

 

[Tony_T]

After another bleak week and recap by Last Week Tonight, it was good to finish the show on a humorous note.

Good comeback by Oliver, as Danbury will probably name the sewerage plant after him to get the donations, and if they do pass, Oliver will get Torrington (yes Torrington CT) to take him up on his offer.

"(Danbury's Mayor) was mum on whether he would accept the offer, but said residents should expect a video to drop on Thursday."

 

[Rob Helmerichs]

And so the saga continues...

John Oliver may get his sewage plant honor ... or he'll settle for a port-a-potty - CNN

 

[nirisahn]

This is hilarious. I never understood why he was picking on Danbury in the first place. It seems like he just randomly selected somewhere to rag on.

 

[sharkster]

Oliver is a gem. I really didn't pay him a lot of mind, back when he did some TDS bits, until he covered for Jon Stewart that year when JS was making a movie. That was the point to which I really learned to appreciate him. Some of it's pretty crazy, but he does it well.

 

[Tony_T]

His old “John Oliver's New York Stand-Up Show” shows up on Pluto.tv (streaming) on one of the the Comedy Central channels

 

[astrohip]

Last Week Tonight With John Oliver Gets 3-Season Renewal at HBO

 

[jdm5]

More fodder for John: Bob Murray, Who Fought Against Black Lung Regulations As A Coal Operator, Has Filed For Black Lung Benefits

(yes I obviously don't want anyone sick or dying, but there is tremendous irony here)

 

[NorthAlabama]

More fodder for John: Bob Murray, Who Fought Against Black Lung Regulations As A Coal Operator, Has Filed For Black Lung Benefits

(yes I obviously don't want anyone sick or dying, but there is tremendous irony here)

his karma ran over his dogma...

 

[eddyj]

Is that the guy that has sued (or threatened to sue) John over his "unfriendly" coverage?

 

[Rob Helmerichs]

Is that the guy that has sued (or threatened to sue) John over his "unfriendly" coverage?

Yeppers.

 

[Tony_T]

Connecticut city OKs renaming sewage plant for John Oliver

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1314344415243177985

The City Council voted 18-1 Thursday night to rename the sewage plant after the comedian...

Boughton said Friday that the feud has been a good distraction from the coronavirus and other troubles of the times. He also said Oliver's promised donations have helped spur local fundraising efforts for area food banks that could end up collecting a few hundred thousand dollars to feed needy families.

The mayor added he will be offering tours of the sewer plant for $500 donations to local food pantries.

"I think it's been a home run. It's been a lot of fun," Boughton said of the spat. "If I can put food on people's table for Thanksgiving by naming a sewer plant after a very popular comedian, we'll do it all day long."

 

[logic88]

Odd that ALS Connecticut didn't get their money yet.

'Much needed laugh': Danbury officially names 'John Oliver Memorial Sewer Plant'

Although Oliver's donations were contingent on the renaming, he has already donated to Danbury teachers' projects on Donors Chose, a crowdfunding site. Boughton said Oliver gave about $30,000 to the teachers, which is $5,000 more than he pledged.

The Connecticut Food Bank, which is supposed to receive $25,000, did not return a request for comment.

ALS Connecticut has not received its promised $5,000 yet.

"We are anxiously awaiting any news of his contribution to the chapter but have not at this point heard anything," said Sandy Tripodi, executive director.

 

[logic88]

'Last Week Tonight with John Oliver' host visits Danbury for sewage plant renaming

So now that hatchet has been buried, which city is Oliver going after next?

 

[DevdogAZ]

The outfit Oliver was wearing at the naming ceremony was ridiculous. Was that just for comedic effect?

 

[morac]

The outfit Oliver was wearing at the naming ceremony was ridiculous. Was that just for comedic effect?

Almost certainly. He had an inflation pump strapped to his back.