Award winning writer, comedian, and host of the HBO show, John Oliver. “I didn’t know that I wanted my name on your (expletive) factory, but now that you floated it, it is all that I want,” Oliver said. Boughton called Oliver’s offer “just.” “It’s a generous offer given in the spirit of getting a chuckle in a very difficult time and that’s how we’re taking it here too” Boughton said. “This is difficult times, so anyway that people can get a little bit of a laugh and at the same time do some good for some residents, that's a good thing.” Throughout the pandemic, Boughton has made music videos for those who donated to local food pantries. He has performed Lil Nas X and Billy Ray Cyrus’ “Old Town Road” and Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody,” among other songs. If Danbury rejects the request, Oliver said he will put his offer toward what he called the city’s “rivals:” Waterbury, Milford and Torrington.  