John Oliver's acceptance speech for Outstanding Scripted Variety Series at the 2024 Emmy Awards turned emotional and humorous as he paid tribute to his late dog. Despite being played off by somber music, Oliver persisted, thanking his dog for being part of his life through significant moments like his wedding and the pandemic. He humorously responded to the music with a 'F–k you' and likened the moment to a Sarah McLachlan ASPCA commercial. Oliver also thanked his team, HBO, his wife, Kate Norley, and their children, even making a joke about accidentally calling his son 'husband.' The heartfelt speech resonated with viewers, many of whom praised Oliver on social media.