Iirc there was no reason given, the mods just put it in the pole on R/pics without context.
Speculation: maybe they wanted someone to dig into this and cover it thoroughly, and that is a surefire way to get John Oliver’s attention. And they got his attention - he tweeted his approval and sent more pictures to be incorporated.
I know him only from Community. Why have they chose John Oliver specifically?
Iirc there was no reason given, the mods just put it in the pole on R/pics without context.
Speculation: maybe they wanted someone to dig into this and cover it thoroughly, and that is a surefire way to get John Oliver’s attention. And they got his attention - he tweeted his approval and sent more pictures to be incorporated.
I should also add that the writers of his show are currently on strike so it might be a while until he comes back again.