Conan O’Brien absolutely crushed the Oscars opening monologue tonight! I didn’t think anyone could top the classic hosts, but he brought that chaotic late-night energy we’ve been missing. The highlight?
Him literally live-meming Leonardo DiCaprio right to his face. It was awkward, it was bold, and it was peak Conan. He didn’t stop there either, he took some playful swings at Timothée Chalamet’s fashion, Rose Byrne’s effortless cool, and Michael B.
Jordan’s legendary status. It felt like a roast and a celebration all at once. Whether you love the Academy Awards or usually find them boring, you have to admit that seeing Leo react to being a human meme in real-time was the TV moment of the decade.
The red carpet vibes were great, but Conan just set the bar incredibly high for the rest of the night. This is exactly what the industry needed, less self-seriousness and a bit more ginger-haired madness.
Is he the best host we've had in years or what? #entertainment #comedy #media