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About This Trend
「地元の名物おじさん」is a popular Japanese TV show concept where comedians gather information about local legends and celebrities from their hometowns.
According to Yahoo News Japan, the concept was recently featured on the TV show 「水曜日のダウンタウン」(Wednesday Downtown) where they conducted a large-scale survey of young comedians to gather information about local legends from their childhood. The show also includes a follow-up investigation to track down the current status of these legends. A news article provided coverage of the show's concept and viral reception.