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Comedian Billy Eichner Calls Out Burger King Commercial For Stealing His Schtick

Oct 13, 2014, 22:10 IST

Billy Eichner is famous for his Fuse and Funny or Die show "Billy On The Street," in which the comedian, often accompanied by a celebrity, yells questions about pop culture at unsuspecting people on the street.

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Eichner was even featured doing his famous schtick at the Emmys this year.

But now it appears Burger King is trying to get in on Eichner's act.

In a new commercial, an actor who looks like Eichner but isn't as funny yells at kids on the street about BK's new chicken nuggets. Watch below:

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After seeing the new ad, Eichner tweeted:

Eichner's celebrity and comedian friends were quick to come to his defense:

Eichner was moved by the suport:

Then even McDonald's chimed in!

Watch a recent "Billy on the Street" webisode with Amy Poehler below. Do you think Burger King copied the comedian?

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