John Oliver offers to donate $55,000 to charity if a Danbury, Connecticut renames a sewer plant after him

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The Last Week Tonight host said he was surprised and delighted to hear that Danbury was naming its sewage plant after him “because it’s full of crap just like you, John.” But Oliver was disappointed to learn the plan was a joke. “Wait, so you’re not doing it? Aw, f*ck you, Danbury," said Oliver. "You had the first good idea in your city’s history and you chickened out on the follow-through. What a classic Danbury move." Oliver then offered to donate $55,000 to Danbury-area charities, including $25,000 to the Connecticut Food Bank, if the city renamed the plant after him. If not, Oliver said he would make charitable donations to “rival” towns including Waterbury and Torrington. Danbury's mayor said Monday the city will consider Oliver's offer. “I think it’s very generous and we appreciate that,” the mayor said. “It’s just a great distraction for people to get laughs.”