Why Conan O’Brien’s Academy Awards Promo Is Going Viral
Conan O’Brien and the Academy Award statuette, Oscar, are redefining the wedding vow "for better or worse."
In a whimsical new promotional video for the Oscars released on Thursday, the duo, who are humorously portrayed as a married couple, seem to be experiencing some difficulties in their relationship. O’Brien, this year’s host of the Academy Awards, appears to be quite dissatisfied with their situation.
“When we first met, we only shared laughter,” O’Brien expresses in frustration to the unresponsive Oscar while they are in their kitchen. “When was the last time you found something I said amusing? Other award statues think I’m hilarious!”
As the clip progresses, O’Brien voices his grievances about Oscar monopolizing all the power outlets, Oscar’s disapproval of their kitchen’s ...