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Rhiannon12866

(259,836 posts) Thu Jun 4, 2026, 08:35 PM Yesterday

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 Yesterday OP

I LOVED THE CHEERFUL ABSURDITY! some_of_us_are_sane 23 hrs ago #1

LOL! Thanks so much for the addition! Rhiannon12866 23 hrs ago #2

I couldn't agree more, Rhiannon! some_of_us_are_sane 23 hrs ago #3

And these days we have to appreciate the humor where we find it! Rhiannon12866 12 hrs ago #4

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1. I LOVED THE CHEERFUL ABSURDITY!

Thu Jun 4, 2026, 09:16 PM

23 hrs ago

MUCH better that our usual DIRE TRUMPIAN REALITY!

GO MASCOTS!

(For instance: SCOTT BESSENT

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

(259,836 posts)

2. LOL! Thanks so much for the addition!

Thu Jun 4, 2026, 09:20 PM

23 hrs ago

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

(3,762 posts)

3. I couldn't agree more, Rhiannon!

Thu Jun 4, 2026, 09:27 PM

23 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!

(259,836 posts)

4. And these days we have to appreciate the humor where we find it!

Fri Jun 5, 2026, 08:02 AM

12 hrs ago