On November 18, timelesz and Daiki Shinozuka (23) appeared on the morning program “Mezamashi TV” (Fuji Television Network) and received a flood of criticism for a “one-shot gag” that they performed. The topic became even more controversial when the comedy duo Shimobori Akusei (32) posted a video of a comedian performing a gag that they believe is the “original material” on X. The video is now being viewed by many on social media. Shinozuka appeared on “Mezamashi TV” on November 5, 12, and 18 as a monthly entertainment presenter. At the ending of the program on November 18, the mascot character of “Mezamashi TV,” Mezamachan, asked Shinozuka to perform a gag at the end of the program. He sang, “I can’t move now, I’m going to hit the old man! The studio instantly froze, and announcer Toshihiro Ito (53), who was standing next to Mr. Shinozuka, held him by the shoulders and shouted, “Is this the end? and shouted, “Is this the end? The fact that the gag did not generate laughter and the fact that it was an inappropriate gag with a sense of violence that was not appropriate for the refreshing morning program “Mezamashi TV” caused a flood of criticism on social networking sites, What kind of feelings are you trying to convey? Isn’t that something you should do on TV? I was following her desperately, and I felt sorry for the announcer. I cried. I’m watching Mezamashi in my hospital room. Don’t lose! I was cheering for him. I was so happy when he was chosen to appear on “Mezamashi TV” that I didn’t move from in front of the TV when he appeared on the show. But at the very end, he said something that could not be undone. Once a bullet is fired, it cannot be returned to the gun. On November 17, the official X of “Mezamashi TV” announced that Mr. Shinozuka would be performing a gag of his own making, saying, “Last week, he enlivened the show with a gag he got from a friend, but tomorrow he says he wants to perform a one-shot gag of his own making. I’m looking forward to it. However, the possibility of the gag having an “original story” has surfaced. Mr. Rajin posted it on X, and it has spread to many people.
