Conan O’Brien reveals the surprising Oscars jokes that he is not allowed to do

Conan O’Brien sheds light on the strict rules involving the Oscars.

Speaking on the episode of Wednesday 13 March of His podcast “Conan needs a friend”The comedian, 61, revealed that there were strong do’s and dons when it came to the Oscar statue.

“At one point I thought:” Wouldn’t it be great if it’s just on the couch? “”, Said O’Brien, who organized the Oscars earlier this month. ‘Let’s put it on a very large couch and I will vacuum and say:’ Can you at least lift your feet? Or can you at least get up and help? Load the dishwasher? “”

O’Brien, however, added that the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences quickly shot his ideas because of the strict rules that arrange the “Oscar” statue.

“One of the people of the Academy came forward and said,” Oscar can never be horizontal, “said O’Brien.” That surprised me. Like, wow, this is like the thigh of St. Peter. This is a religious icon. “

Another Skit O’Brien’s team suggested that the trophy was like a housewife in a apron that the hosts would serve. This too was rejected by the powers.

Earlier this month, O’Brien opened about cutting his own Oscars jokes on the eleventh hour – some were dropped as late as the ceremony was about to start.

“There are times when you think:” We have a good joke here, but I’m not going to do it. It doesn’t feel right. “We have made many changes backstage,” O’Brien said E! News On March 2. “You just conclude:” Oh, this is a better joke, “or you think about something right now, and you just go with it, and that can be blessings.”

During the monologue who was broadcast, O’Brien Jabs recorded Timothée Chalamet And Adam Sandler Made a cameo. The comedian told the outlet valve that a lot of preparation preceded the performance.

“There is the pain of earlier – preparation, preparing – and that goes on for months,” he said. “Then we worked so hard that by the time we came to where it was time to go, I couldn’t wait. And it was really a great audience. They laughed, thank goodness. ‘

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John Shearer/97th Oscars/The Academy Via Getty Images Despite months of preparation, Conan O’Brien was not sure what jokes he would actually deliver to the Oscars of 2025. “There are times when you think:” We’ll have a good joke here, but I’m not going to do it. It doesn’t feel right. ‘We have made many changes […]

Under his hilarious jokes, O’Brien repeatedly trolls the whole evening.

“Timmy Chalamet is ready tonight for the best actor, you are great and you look great. I love that suit. You will not be hit on your bike tonight, ‘O’Brien joked during the award ceremony, referring to the actor who received a fine for taking a ride bike to the London premiere of A completely unknown.

He added: “Safe! Great actor. Timothée has been nominated for his display of Bob DylanYes. Bob Dylan wanted to be here tonight, but not so bad. ‘