John Oliver, the host of HBO's Last Week Tonight, has found himself in the unlikely position of an Internet fed with an unofficial Japanese mascot character thanks to a segment that aired on Episode 09 of Season 6 of Last Week Tonight.
The segment, which was originally broadcast on HBO on April 21, 2019, includes a brief history of the events surrounding Shinjokun, the official mascot character of Susaki City in Japan, the real life otter Chiitan, and the unofficial otter mascot character, Chiitan. The segment (available below) caps off with the introduction of Chiijohn, an new unofficial mascot character designed to "fill the hole in Shinjokun's heart".
Apparently, not everyone was pleased with the Last Week Tonight segment (or the implication that the newly created Chiijohn is now Shinjokun's best friend), so short after the segment aired, Chiitan took to Twitter to throw down the gauntlet with promises of pro-wrestling shenanigans and flaming tables:
Chiitan cordially invites Mr. John Oliver (@iamjohnoliver) to a NO HOLDS BARRED MATCH pic.twitter.com/d6n46pFvlE
— Chiitan ???? (@ogecebel) April 22, 2019
Prompting John Oliver to respond:
I'm in a public beef with an unsanctioned Japanese otter. I needed this. Https://t.co/z7Yd7izRxY
— John Oliver (@iamjohnoliver) April 22, 2019
However, Chiitan is a master of escalation, and although this "feud" may be a bit one-sided, it hasn't been stopped Chiitan from offering up gems suchs as these:
CAN YOU SMELL WHAT THE CHIITAN IS COOKING ?! #Team Chiitan #TeamBritishBirb pic.twitter.com/aeIgzvZ5uU
— Chiitan ???? (@ogecebel) April 23, 2019
Proof that Chiitan has more upper body strength than @iamjohnoliver #Team Chiitan #TeamBritishBirb
pic.twitter.com/eLSl53mpCY— Chiitan ???? (@ogecebel) April 23, 2019
The Rock (@TheRock) chan, can you help Chiitan explode @iamjohnoliver through the table in a tag team match ??? pic.twitter.com/iTjcq33ZTv
— Chiitan ???? (@ogecebel) April 24, 2019
Birbs have wings. Chiitan has rocket legs. #Team Chiitan #TeamBritishBirb pic.twitter.com/ManYUFBRpa
— Chiitan ???? (@ogecebel) April 24, 2019
Chiitan is coming to * YOUR * house, @iamjohnoliver #Team Chiitan #TeamBritishBirb
— Chiitan ???? (@ogecebel) April 26, 2019
Learning the best moves from @TripleH @ WWE
GET READY @iamjohnoliver !! #Team Chiitan #TeamBritishBirb pic.twitter.com/ckU6ocVgF8— Chiitan ???? (@ogecebel) April 26, 2019
say hello to my little friend pic.twitter.com/dMLUxTT6rY
— Chiitan ???? (@ogecebel) April 29, 2019
Working on the core strength- @iamjohnoliver better watch his throne! #Team Chiitan #TeamBritishBirbpic.twitter.com/spJ7FBXBLR
— Chiitan ???? (@ogecebel) April 29, 2019
As the ancient Chinese prover goes, we live in interesting times.
Sources:
Official Last Week Tonight Youtube channel
Official John Oliver Twitter feed (@iamjohnoliver)
Official Chiitan Twitter feed (@ogecebel)
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Paul Chapman is the host of the Greatest Movie EVER! Podcast and GME! Anime Fun Time.
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