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Rhiannon12866

(259,803 posts) Thu Jun 4, 2026, 08:35 PM 6 hrs ago

2015. John Oliver explores Japan's government mascots, and wonders -- in vivid detail -- what government mascots might look like in the U.S.

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Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (Bonus Segments) - Japan's District Mascots (Original Post) Rhiannon12866 6 hrs ago OP

I LOVED THE CHEERFUL ABSURDITY! some_of_us_are_sane 5 hrs ago #1

LOL! Thanks so much for the addition! Rhiannon12866 5 hrs ago #2

I couldn't agree more, Rhiannon! some_of_us_are_sane 5 hrs ago #3

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1. I LOVED THE CHEERFUL ABSURDITY!

Thu Jun 4, 2026, 09:16 PM

5 hrs ago

MUCH better that our usual DIRE TRUMPIAN REALITY!

GO MASCOTS!

(For instance: SCOTT BESSENT

OR........... MASCOT RAT BESSENT)

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2. LOL! Thanks so much for the addition!

Thu Jun 4, 2026, 09:20 PM

5 hrs ago

And thanks to John Oliver for the humor when we need it the most!

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3. I couldn't agree more, Rhiannon!

Thu Jun 4, 2026, 09:27 PM

5 hrs ago

We need LAUGHTER and GOOD CHEER NOW.

THAT is the fuel for the human spirit that uplifts and allows us to SAIL ON!