i’m somewhat certain that Oliver is a redditor, as he’s mentioned the sie on his show many times over the years in a way that suggest more than a passing knowledge
I’m absolutely certain he loves this
the goal of using this as bait to get him talking about this on his show will definitely work
2. is confirmed - https://www.theverge.com/2023/6/17/23764803/john-oliver-approves-of-all-the-john-oliver-posts-on-reddit