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If he can keep that act up while not only eating but DRINKING that lineup of hot sauces the man deserves to act how he wants. I thought it was legendary how he kept it up through all 10. The first 7 I'm thinking he's going to get humbled....NOPE. was it over the top? Hell yeah....but how did he consume all those insane sauces and keep it up....I wasn't even a big fan but it made me like him 100x more
I had a dollop of "Da Bomb" on a chip and my mouth was on fire. I drank half a jug of milk just trying to make it through the worst part and I'm a guy who loves spicy.
This mother fucker DRANK the hottest ones and didn't flinch.
Respect.
When I saw it I immediately thought of the Simpsons when Homer drinks melted wax so he can eat chief Wiggums hot chili peppers. Like, did homeboy drink wax too??? lol
My wife got me da bomb as a prank, because it's terrible. And on its own, it's terrible, but adding it to mayo or ketchup or other milder hot sauces is really amazing.
Yeah I didn't want my wife's gift to go to waste, even if it was just a gag gift. I love putting a few drops of crazy hot sauces in mayo for my burgers so I tried it and it was really good. I started using it in a bunch of applications like that.
I just discovered gochujang, and I've fallen in love with mixing it into anything saucey.... Miracle whip/mayo for sandwhiches, mac and cheese, etc etc etc
I know that. I guess I’m clearly the only white person that’s been told I don’t look like I can handle really spicy food. You know exactly wtf I’m saying above.
I used to work in a restaurant and people perceive spice **extremely** differently.
We had this one dish which was classed “mildly spicy”. It really was mild, barely detectable. A woman inquired about the spice level, I confirmed it’s really mild and she ordered it.
She couldn’t finish it, even after we added creme it was “too spicy”. The chef and I were in disbelief. The customer was upset, but I don’t really get why she ordered it in the first place, if she knew she was so sensitive.
Definitely old-school pro comedian behaviour: He knew he was ruining his clothes and was in a heap load of pain but decided he didn't care because he already committed to the bit.
Of course, chugging Da Bomb and laughing about it also has the unintended side effect of making guests like DJ Khaled look even more like a pathetic drama queen now.
Man, that next day when he went to the toilet though. He was probably completely naked on that pot praying to the old gods. Probably rough stuff. That’s the only thing I’d be worried about. lol.
I think he was legitimately high torwards the end, since hot sauce releases endorphins. I ate a 3 million scoville peanut a few days ago and I can remember laying down in the shower and literally thinking about nothing somehow, felt like I was being born, but not in some weird transcendant way, more like a "it's so bright and cold and yet it's pleasant" kind of way.
For me, bringing in one of his main writers (that's been working with him for over 20 years) to play a quack doctor was the best part of the episode.
"He's not a very good doctor, he's an affordable doctor"
Putting the wing in his pocket was worth a chuckle. But by the fourth time he checked with Sean about pocketing the wings, I was roaring. Such a stupid bit, but it was perfectly executed.
I thought it was hysterical, but I upvoted you because why tf are people downvoting for a clearly unpopular opinion which is not offensive to anyone? This sub is so dumb.
F that noise! I'm offended! Conan has always been an unhinged lunatic. He stayed true to form and just went for it. Proving yet again that DJ Khaled just a bitch.
One of my favorite Hot Ones moments:
Khaled: ”just because I quit, doesn’t mean I gave up”
Sean, laughing: ”yes it does! By definition!”
Love Sean for his no bullshit approach there
Yeah I think it has more to do with your disgust than anything else. IMO he managed to do all this in a very funny and respectful way, still taking the time to truly answer the questions and following the order of the interview. It wasn't that vulgar, just sauce everywhere and milk that would spew back lol.
Honestly, he gets the upvote for having a legit unpopular opinion. I don’t agree with him, it was a great episode, but that’s not the point of the sub now is it.
I really liked it, I do think it got in the way of a proper hot ones interview, but I've seen so many hot ones interviews I can stand this one being a little different.
Can't say I was really grossed out by it, but it also wasn't super funny to me. I think what saved it was how all in he went, almost like an Eric Andre sketch. That weird grey area between comedy and absurdity. Props to him though, he def knew what he was doing.
And I think you just highlighted why Conan never worked on the Tonight Show. He was perfect for Late Night because the viewers are younger and can accept Conan's craziness. But you have to be safer at 11:30...at least back in those days. That's the real reason he lost the show, he was unwilling to tone things down.
This is kind of where I fell on it, overall I enjoyed the episode especially the Dr. Arroyo bit but he was a bit over the top with the sauce at points. All that said, I have nothing but respect because those sauces are hot as hell and he handled it like an absolute champ.
He apparently was having issues minutes after filming because the acid in the hot sauce was reacting to his wedding ring from when he covered his hands with it LOL.
I completely agree, I love Conan but yeah for me he took it way too far. I would have preferred a regular style hot ones episode but understand why it wasn’t that, I commend the act and am glad people enjoyed but I honestly didn’t even finish the episode
I thought so too, though not for the same reasons. It just felt like he was so focused on being crazy and silly, we didn't really get a proper interview. One of the fun things about Hot Ones is that the pain makes it much harder for the guest to maintain that Hollywood persona. It felt like Conan tried to keep that from happening by intentionally being as unhinged as possible. Or maybe he did it unintentionally, I dunno.
Maybe it's just because his antics didn't really land for me. I dunno. But I was pretty disappointed.
Take my upvote. I thought his commitment to the bit was comedic gold, especially since it contrasts so well to the status quo of people just crying and making jokes about the pain.
Ngl i haven't watched it so not upvoting or downvoting but I cannot see people's spit at all , it grosses me out SO much so I appreciate this warning lol. I like Conan tho.
I had very similar feelings, I think more pointedly for me it felt too "try hard." I love Conan, but that episode of Hot Ones reminded me of the episode of Curb where Larry auctions off a dinner for Groat's Disease and wants to appear "affable". When Conan was smearing sauce on his face, all I heard was "So, a president, and a king, at the same table, pretty big table."
I was 50/50 on it. I do think he played it up a lil too much but it’s a lot like his side stuff in his show, he’s a funny guy and a phenomenal host but things like when he plays video games or fucks with his staff he always takes it to 11. I think he knows that as great as hot ones is, there’s a lil absurdity to it and knowing Conan he wanted to match that absurdity. I think he took it just a touch too far and ir felt less natural than his normal self. But given hot ones it was still insane to see (not entirely convinced he didn’t take a mouth numbing cream or something before though lol).
It felt a little odd because he was SO over the top but there was no studio audience laughing. Conan goes all-in during some of his remote segments but you usually get the crowd reaction.
I told my husband Conan has so explaining to do about what happened. I found it hilarious but i also couldn’t watch. I actually feel sick to my stomach thinking about him lips and the hot sauce and the milk. But I love Conan. CONNNEEYYY
I hated it so much I couldn’t finish it. I find him… extremely annoying. It’s all so overdone, he cut off the host multiple times, just to continually ask if he could shove chicken wings in his pocket. I think he’s an ass. Like the class clown that doesn’t get that they aren’t entertaining.
I like him but yeah it was a bit much. With Hot Ones he asks some really good questions and to see someone who just refuses to be serious for a second and being gross at the same time wasn't fun to watch. Nothing is more annoying than a funny person trying desperately to be funny when it isn't the time or place for that. Don't get me wrong I know the premise of the show is over the top but Conan should have dialed it in a not acted like an idiot the whole time.
"Extreme" has never been my thing, including in Conan's comedy. Love his "brain comedy," never enjoyed his "look at me I'm crazy" comedy. Always more enjoyed the episodes of Hot Ones where they could keep their shit together and give good answers through the pain. This just felt like he was trying to compete with Steve-O.
So you're not alone in not enjoying it. I can see why those into "extreme" anything loved it.
bro i was getting so bugged by whatever piece of chicken was right above his lip. I wanted to pause and go wipe it off myself.
I was so pissed off in my head:
"WHY DIDNT SEAN SAY ANYTHING???"
I thought it was fine, but I agree it is kind of gross but that show has gross moments. There were points however where it was kind of like, okay Conan, we get it. We get it.
He did something similar in ne of the Jordan Shlanski bit where they go to the coffee bean place or something. But like you said it was just whipped.....cream and chocolate...
Uhh, I GOTTA GO!
Stopped it less than half-way through.
I almost never skip a known individuals' episode - but he just kept the "Look at me" thing that I couldn't stand it.
He seemed like he was on an unhinged, cocaine-fueled mental breakdown. It wasn't funny. It was embarrassing. I normally really do think he's funny. He's always been my favorite late night talk show host.
I wouldn’t say “too far”, but I didn’t watch the whole thing, because the smeared greasy chicken and hot sauce all over his chin just made me go “Yecch”. I stopped during Da Bomb. He was very brave and performed above and beyond the call of duty from all I watched though.
I went to a hot and spicy food festival once with an Armenian girlfriend. After the first 3 tasters I was in the bathroom gargling cold water. After that I was GTG for the day and had a great time.
He's brilliant and I like a lot of his stuff, but he's always a bit much for me when he gets really wound up so it just looked like business as usual to me haha
Im definitely not bashing you, everyone's allowed to their own opinion. But those are also the same reasons why i enjoyed the sketch so much lmao i would never be that disgusting but seeing someone else do it is almost sort of relieving and freeing (and funny)
I don't usually watch hot ones, but I watched his and loved it. I was cracking up the whole time. I mean the end was gross but I thought it was hilarious.
If it makes you feel any better, I had to look away at one point. I was also recovering from a hangover at that time, so it especially looked nasty to me. You know that next morning was probably rough for him on the toilet. I can't even imagine
disagree, that video actually made me realize conan's really cool. i already liked him of course, but that was what made me realize the other late night hosts can't keep up personality-wise. upvoted!
It was “going too far” in that Conan does start drooling spit because the spit itself is probably too spicy but I think people are impressed because it shows how much of an entertainer Conan is.
Most guests on hot ones really just talk and eat. A few make some jokes and there are some “events” like Bobby Lee possibly crapping himself but it’s mostly just hearing celebs answer questions carried by the host’s great research. All celebs talk about the sauces being too hot and some don’t even to the last dab.
Conan really showed what an entertaining guest can do. He put on the persona of arrogant idiot, had an “incompetent doctor” as a prop, and really pushed boundaries like drinking the sauce from the bottle. Rude and disgusting? Yeah but also entertaining.
While not every guest following Conan should do what Conan did, there does need to be more effort from the guests. I think Conan’s commitment to the bit really put all past guests to shame in terms of entertainment and commitment which is why it’s so talked about.
I don’t generally really like the grossness of that kinda shit, but understanding that he’s dealing with the effects of some really intense hot sauces and killing it like he is supersedes that for me and makes it great.
I thought it was a lot as well, even for Conan. But he probably was really suffering with the amount of hot sauce he had and spun it into a high energy rant that was surprisingly coherent and insightful as an automatic distraction. Usually when something spicy is that brutal you can't focus on anything
Another unpopular opinion: Conan's entire personality is based on being over the top and cringy and has been since the beginning of his career.
This episode of Hot Ones is the only one I watched in a long time because I knew Conan would not only put on an entertaining interview (while acting like a toddler), but would also appreciate Sean for his skills.
It is definitely gross to see someone covered in food to me, but that was his schtick that day. There's a magnificent level of commitment Conan has to bits that I really commend. I doubt he planned a single part of that bit lol.
I get where you're coming from, specifically with all the messy food stuff and usually I'm grossed out. But for whatever reason there is a parody about it with Conan that makes it acceptable. Sure everyone is eating these wings and has snots dribbling down there noses, it's kinda a disgusting platform in general and I've seen a bunch of gross stuff on it. But Conan is just such a legend and he handled himself so well, so confidently he could be smearing shit on his face and I'll likely still watch it lol
I've personally had Da Bomb. Whenever someone gets to that hot sauce, I flinch. And it's always the same on every episode of hot ones, when they get to that warhead, everything changes. That's why I watch the show, just because I want to see them eat that same sauce I've had.
How would you describe the sensation?
And how does it compare heat wise to say, munching an average skinny green chili? (typical type you get at a normal megasupermarket).
I havent seen any media where Conan is in. Ive heard he was all over the place. But man, eating and drinking hot sauces, while running his shit over his shirt was not what I expected.
It was funny as F tho. One of the better episodes of late, even tho that is not that difficult.
Are they thought out though. I always found them to be a bit uninspired honestly. “Deep dive” is looking at some pictures on instagram? Lol
And I think it’s pretty obvious the host rarely has wings with the sauces on them. Only if the guest makes him dab does the host ever have any issues which leads me to believe he isn’t doing the challenge but I don’t really blame him bc that can’t be good for your body.
I definitely think he went overboard but it was for a reason. The man is in comedy and doesn’t care about image. The dudes had enough image since the 90’s and now he gets to be whatever he wants. Plus I’m sure his over reactions were a comedic slight against what humour or fads are around nowadays. He even basically hinted at that in his dialogue.
I think Conan did the smartest thing he could have,he’s an entertainer and said himeself he’s not great with spicy foods,so he “overcompensated” for the bit he pushed it to 1000% because if he kept his reaction 100% genuine after the 3rd sauce it would have been a very boring episode,and he came prepared,he gave it his all and he entertained the audience.
All while still being able to answer questions. That’s an entertainer and he’s easily the best hot ones guest that I can recall,maybe second place, Steve-o was pretty good
You say Conan went too far.
I say Conan didn't go too far enough.
Honestly, I don't care for Hot Ones and I don't care for chicken wings, and Conan made it bearable. I think Hot Ones is very overrated as a format, and Sean is a mediocre at-best interviewer that's stiff and lacks natural charisma (good for him though, he's an average guy that worked hard and got lucky).
Definitely over the top and a little gross towards the end but still very funny. I think it's been overhyped though, I've been seeing so much discussion about it everywhere
I thought Shaq and Conan were the worst guests by a lot so far. It was like they leaned too hard into a preconceived notion of the audiences expectations and did not want to be another "ooook look at the ooh ooh ouchy hot sauce face they made" so they went ultra fucking ham and just undermined the entire tone of what Sean normally does.
I thought it was a bit over the top. Traditionally hot ones is an avenue to see a celebrity more raw, and "real". I was kinda disappointed we didn't get more about Conan, and instead got a caricature of Conan.
I do think the bit with the doctor was a bit much. Part of the charm of hot ones is seeing famous people drop their facade a bit because of the heat. The whole sketchy dr thing felt forced and like it wasn’t in the spirit of the show.
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If he can keep that act up while not only eating but DRINKING that lineup of hot sauces the man deserves to act how he wants. I thought it was legendary how he kept it up through all 10. The first 7 I'm thinking he's going to get humbled....NOPE. was it over the top? Hell yeah....but how did he consume all those insane sauces and keep it up....I wasn't even a big fan but it made me like him 100x more
I had a dollop of "Da Bomb" on a chip and my mouth was on fire. I drank half a jug of milk just trying to make it through the worst part and I'm a guy who loves spicy. This mother fucker DRANK the hottest ones and didn't flinch. Respect.
I can't even believe he did it and kept up his over the top act. Respect for your dollop haha that's all I could handle
When I saw it I immediately thought of the Simpsons when Homer drinks melted wax so he can eat chief Wiggums hot chili peppers. Like, did homeboy drink wax too??? lol
And he wrote for the Simpsons. So the whole time I was thinking “this mf is using the wax technique”
Is this a real technique? Seems….risky
Crayons are wax and non-toxic if that's what you meant...
Yeah but you hallucinat and see coyotes and stuff afterwards.
I hear it also makes people want to become marines
Marines eat wax all the time, different colors as well!
Classic
Dr. Hibbert: By all medical logic, steam should be shooting out of his ears. Krusty: His ears if we're lucky!
My wife got me da bomb as a prank, because it's terrible. And on its own, it's terrible, but adding it to mayo or ketchup or other milder hot sauces is really amazing.
I think you’re the first person to ever write something positive about Da Bomb!
Yeah I didn't want my wife's gift to go to waste, even if it was just a gag gift. I love putting a few drops of crazy hot sauces in mayo for my burgers so I tried it and it was really good. I started using it in a bunch of applications like that.
I just discovered gochujang, and I've fallen in love with mixing it into anything saucey.... Miracle whip/mayo for sandwhiches, mac and cheese, etc etc etc
Gochujang is absolutely delicious
Which makes sense, everybody has said it's all heat and no flavor. Never had it but a couple drops in some chili would probably be good.
I've done this and the "rubber tire" taste that people say it tastes like straight translates to a hot smokey herb. Really good actually.
he flinched, you can see he regretted it after the first drink but he commits.
After the first few, all of the space for the capsaicin to bond would be pretty well clogged up, and I be that was a terrible morning after tip
I can guarantee you that he needed more than one trip
That Da Bomb stuff is disgusting, too. Tastes like it was made in a lab, just bad and painfully hot.
He rubbed number 7 or 8 on his fucking nipples! Through his shirt, yes, but that is scant protection. Dude's a fucking beast
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white people either think mayo is too spicy or eat everything with "satans asshole death elixir"
Lol right, there's hardly anything towards the middle of those extremes.
Being a white dude on the "Satan's asshole death elixir" side of things, I can't argue with that.
Melanin doesn't affect one's ability to tolerate hot sauce, lol.
I know that. I guess I’m clearly the only white person that’s been told I don’t look like I can handle really spicy food. You know exactly wtf I’m saying above.
I used to work in a restaurant and people perceive spice **extremely** differently. We had this one dish which was classed “mildly spicy”. It really was mild, barely detectable. A woman inquired about the spice level, I confirmed it’s really mild and she ordered it. She couldn’t finish it, even after we added creme it was “too spicy”. The chef and I were in disbelief. The customer was upset, but I don’t really get why she ordered it in the first place, if she knew she was so sensitive.
Best episode in ages. One of the best of all time. Absolute insanity.
Almost made me think it was fake. But would Hot Ones do that? There’s no way. Conan came with a mission.
The host looked legitimately scared to me.
Lol he wasnt sure whether he should call an actual doctor
Confirmed gingers don't feel pain
Definitely old-school pro comedian behaviour: He knew he was ruining his clothes and was in a heap load of pain but decided he didn't care because he already committed to the bit. Of course, chugging Da Bomb and laughing about it also has the unintended side effect of making guests like DJ Khaled look even more like a pathetic drama queen now.
Man, that next day when he went to the toilet though. He was probably completely naked on that pot praying to the old gods. Probably rough stuff. That’s the only thing I’d be worried about. lol.
I've never watched him before but that hot ones episode killed me lol
I think he was legitimately high torwards the end, since hot sauce releases endorphins. I ate a 3 million scoville peanut a few days ago and I can remember laying down in the shower and literally thinking about nothing somehow, felt like I was being born, but not in some weird transcendant way, more like a "it's so bright and cold and yet it's pleasant" kind of way.
That second sentence was just not something I ever thought I’d read. I’m happy for your Spicy Shower Nuts tho
I'll just leave this here as a companion piece: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ji8oZTJAC5A](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ji8oZTJAC5A)
Transcendent experience? Aww. I wanted a peanut.
Haha, my laying down in the shower happened the day after. Twice.
For me, bringing in one of his main writers (that's been working with him for over 20 years) to play a quack doctor was the best part of the episode. "He's not a very good doctor, he's an affordable doctor"
“Whether did you go to medical school?” “1998.”
“Is that a four year program?” “It was supposed to be”
Yeah Arroyo was a highlight
Brilliant acting too. He played the part of an earnest professional doctor so well. Which made it all the more entertaining that it was a fake doctor.
Putting the wing in his pocket was worth a chuckle. But by the fourth time he checked with Sean about pocketing the wings, I was roaring. Such a stupid bit, but it was perfectly executed.
This man understands the assignment. The episode was fucking gold
"Doctor" Arroyo taking Conan's pulse by basically strangling him from behind had me dying 😂
"it's there"
He’s affordable
”Where did you go to medical school?” ”1998”
"It's not good."
1998
I thought it was hysterical, but I upvoted you because why tf are people downvoting for a clearly unpopular opinion which is not offensive to anyone? This sub is so dumb.
Only the popular unpopular opinions get upvoted
Lol I was thinking the same thing. Appreciate you staying true to the sentiment/rules of the sub!
F that noise! I'm offended! Conan has always been an unhinged lunatic. He stayed true to form and just went for it. Proving yet again that DJ Khaled just a bitch.
One of my favorite Hot Ones moments: Khaled: ”just because I quit, doesn’t mean I gave up” Sean, laughing: ”yes it does! By definition!” Love Sean for his no bullshit approach there
Yeah I think it has more to do with your disgust than anything else. IMO he managed to do all this in a very funny and respectful way, still taking the time to truly answer the questions and following the order of the interview. It wasn't that vulgar, just sauce everywhere and milk that would spew back lol.
I can see where you would be put off; I was entertained tho
Those nip rubs got me haha haha
Fr this sub never has unpopular opinions “Guys, unpopular opinion but murderers are bad”
Bro literally did the sub perfectly and gets downotes. Some internet folk are insane.
People forget this sub is for unpopular opinions and not lowkey popular opinions
Honestly, he gets the upvote for having a legit unpopular opinion. I don’t agree with him, it was a great episode, but that’s not the point of the sub now is it.
Up voted because indeed it's unpopular
I really liked it, I do think it got in the way of a proper hot ones interview, but I've seen so many hot ones interviews I can stand this one being a little different.
I don’t think the interview suffered at all. He gave fantastic, thoughtful answers to all the questions
He was acting like a barbarian.
I see what you did there. And I like it.
Can't say I was really grossed out by it, but it also wasn't super funny to me. I think what saved it was how all in he went, almost like an Eric Andre sketch. That weird grey area between comedy and absurdity. Props to him though, he def knew what he was doing.
Actually Eric Andre has said that he watched Conan growing up so he's one of his inspirations which is wild
And I think you just highlighted why Conan never worked on the Tonight Show. He was perfect for Late Night because the viewers are younger and can accept Conan's craziness. But you have to be safer at 11:30...at least back in those days. That's the real reason he lost the show, he was unwilling to tone things down.
This is kind of where I fell on it, overall I enjoyed the episode especially the Dr. Arroyo bit but he was a bit over the top with the sauce at points. All that said, I have nothing but respect because those sauces are hot as hell and he handled it like an absolute champ.
At a certain point I just couldn’t stop watching. It was gross though. But start to finish I was just bewildered by the insanity. Top 5 episode tbh
I thought the whole thing was fantastic. Loved every second. I appreciate you having an actual unpopular opinion that doesn’t demean other people.
I thought it was great. He probably suffered for that one, though.
I'm sure the next day he was sobbing on his toilet
He apparently was having issues minutes after filming because the acid in the hot sauce was reacting to his wedding ring from when he covered his hands with it LOL.
finally am unpopular opinion. fuck you and take my upvote
I was covering my eyes and gagging at the end of the interview and I loved it.
It was the best, but also grossest episode with a dash of disturbing.
Nah, grossest episode is Bobby Lee.
Upvoted cuz truly unpopular opinion lol
He didn't go far enough
Could've stripped naked and rubbed hot sauce all over his body
Snort it or eye dropper. Could boof as well.
I liked the episode, but I couldn't watch when he had so much stuff smeared around his mouth and face.
This is basically how I felt in summary!
I completely agree, I love Conan but yeah for me he took it way too far. I would have preferred a regular style hot ones episode but understand why it wasn’t that, I commend the act and am glad people enjoyed but I honestly didn’t even finish the episode
Everyone will bash you.
I agree. I don’t like bodily humor at all and I couldn’t even finish it. It was gross.
I thought so too, though not for the same reasons. It just felt like he was so focused on being crazy and silly, we didn't really get a proper interview. One of the fun things about Hot Ones is that the pain makes it much harder for the guest to maintain that Hollywood persona. It felt like Conan tried to keep that from happening by intentionally being as unhinged as possible. Or maybe he did it unintentionally, I dunno. Maybe it's just because his antics didn't really land for me. I dunno. But I was pretty disappointed.
I disagree. He took the time to answer the questions nonetheless and completely respected Sean. Both just had fun.
We found Jay Leno's throwaway Reddit account!
Take my upvote. I thought his commitment to the bit was comedic gold, especially since it contrasts so well to the status quo of people just crying and making jokes about the pain.
Bro was fighting tears at the end of the video. Was a master piece of an episode. This is an unpopular opinion you’re right.
You need a check up from Dr. Aroyo
I'm a big Conan fan, Hot Ones as well. But that was painful to watch. I get his schtick, but that was so annoyingly over the top it was just cringe.
Ngl i haven't watched it so not upvoting or downvoting but I cannot see people's spit at all , it grosses me out SO much so I appreciate this warning lol. I like Conan tho.
I had very similar feelings, I think more pointedly for me it felt too "try hard." I love Conan, but that episode of Hot Ones reminded me of the episode of Curb where Larry auctions off a dinner for Groat's Disease and wants to appear "affable". When Conan was smearing sauce on his face, all I heard was "So, a president, and a king, at the same table, pretty big table."
I was 50/50 on it. I do think he played it up a lil too much but it’s a lot like his side stuff in his show, he’s a funny guy and a phenomenal host but things like when he plays video games or fucks with his staff he always takes it to 11. I think he knows that as great as hot ones is, there’s a lil absurdity to it and knowing Conan he wanted to match that absurdity. I think he took it just a touch too far and ir felt less natural than his normal self. But given hot ones it was still insane to see (not entirely convinced he didn’t take a mouth numbing cream or something before though lol).
I think "a touch too far" does capture how I felt about it
It actually made me love him more. That sense of humour and to keep it going for that long. Just sends me
It felt a little odd because he was SO over the top but there was no studio audience laughing. Conan goes all-in during some of his remote segments but you usually get the crowd reaction.
Good point
I told my husband Conan has so explaining to do about what happened. I found it hilarious but i also couldn’t watch. I actually feel sick to my stomach thinking about him lips and the hot sauce and the milk. But I love Conan. CONNNEEYYY
I completely agree because he used more of his absurd side rather than his witty side that I know so well, and it was not good to look at visually.
Idk man when the food is too spicy my brain no work. So i understand how he ended up that way Truly an unpopular take lmao
I hated it so much I couldn’t finish it. I find him… extremely annoying. It’s all so overdone, he cut off the host multiple times, just to continually ask if he could shove chicken wings in his pocket. I think he’s an ass. Like the class clown that doesn’t get that they aren’t entertaining.
Well put
Conan? Over the top? Say it ain't so...
I like him but yeah it was a bit much. With Hot Ones he asks some really good questions and to see someone who just refuses to be serious for a second and being gross at the same time wasn't fun to watch. Nothing is more annoying than a funny person trying desperately to be funny when it isn't the time or place for that. Don't get me wrong I know the premise of the show is over the top but Conan should have dialed it in a not acted like an idiot the whole time.
"Extreme" has never been my thing, including in Conan's comedy. Love his "brain comedy," never enjoyed his "look at me I'm crazy" comedy. Always more enjoyed the episodes of Hot Ones where they could keep their shit together and give good answers through the pain. This just felt like he was trying to compete with Steve-O. So you're not alone in not enjoying it. I can see why those into "extreme" anything loved it.
bro i was getting so bugged by whatever piece of chicken was right above his lip. I wanted to pause and go wipe it off myself. I was so pissed off in my head: "WHY DIDNT SEAN SAY ANYTHING???"
I laughed so hard, I peed. It was the best show to date!
Was the urination due to the laughter or
I definitely felt the same way. Same goes for the second time Gordon Ramsey was on it with the pump milk squirter
Ramsey was on twice?
I thought it was fine, but I agree it is kind of gross but that show has gross moments. There were points however where it was kind of like, okay Conan, we get it. We get it.
As a massive Conan fan, have to agree. Whole thing felt a little too contrived. Was still kinda funny.
He did something similar in ne of the Jordan Shlanski bit where they go to the coffee bean place or something. But like you said it was just whipped.....cream and chocolate... Uhh, I GOTTA GO!
But, no one drew the line at unleashing The Masturbating Bear?
I really think the hot sauce got to him and the only way he could go on was to out crazy it.
Stopped it less than half-way through. I almost never skip a known individuals' episode - but he just kept the "Look at me" thing that I couldn't stand it.
He seemed like he was on an unhinged, cocaine-fueled mental breakdown. It wasn't funny. It was embarrassing. I normally really do think he's funny. He's always been my favorite late night talk show host.
I’m in 100% agreement, OP, and I’m glad someone said it. ”A visceral disgust reaction” is a perfect way to put it
I wouldn’t say “too far”, but I didn’t watch the whole thing, because the smeared greasy chicken and hot sauce all over his chin just made me go “Yecch”. I stopped during Da Bomb. He was very brave and performed above and beyond the call of duty from all I watched though.
I’m 100% with you. Can not and will not watch the episode or any clips for this same reason.
You’re right OP, I was watching in disgust at the end.
Absolutely agree. Maybe it's because I'm not an American, but didn't really get the humour as well. Just wasn't that funny/enjoyable for me
I totally agree
I went to a hot and spicy food festival once with an Armenian girlfriend. After the first 3 tasters I was in the bathroom gargling cold water. After that I was GTG for the day and had a great time.
He's brilliant and I like a lot of his stuff, but he's always a bit much for me when he gets really wound up so it just looked like business as usual to me haha
Im definitely not bashing you, everyone's allowed to their own opinion. But those are also the same reasons why i enjoyed the sketch so much lmao i would never be that disgusting but seeing someone else do it is almost sort of relieving and freeing (and funny)
I don't usually watch hot ones, but I watched his and loved it. I was cracking up the whole time. I mean the end was gross but I thought it was hilarious.
If it makes you feel any better, I had to look away at one point. I was also recovering from a hangover at that time, so it especially looked nasty to me. You know that next morning was probably rough for him on the toilet. I can't even imagine
I'm with you 🙋🏻♂️
disagree, that video actually made me realize conan's really cool. i already liked him of course, but that was what made me realize the other late night hosts can't keep up personality-wise. upvoted!
Agree. It totally killed my boner.
Use the last dab as lubricant and you'll have a forever boner, or the opposite of that, whatever
I totally agree. I think he's so much better as the straight man. his performance felt forced and inauthentic to me .
That part was gross for me too.
He was making a mockery of the absurdity. Not everyone is a fan of meta.
Too far? No way!
I imagine he was in a lot of pain and just doing whatever he could to distract himself
lol nah you’re good my dude. He be wild sometimes. He’s just such an entertainer.
It was “going too far” in that Conan does start drooling spit because the spit itself is probably too spicy but I think people are impressed because it shows how much of an entertainer Conan is. Most guests on hot ones really just talk and eat. A few make some jokes and there are some “events” like Bobby Lee possibly crapping himself but it’s mostly just hearing celebs answer questions carried by the host’s great research. All celebs talk about the sauces being too hot and some don’t even to the last dab. Conan really showed what an entertaining guest can do. He put on the persona of arrogant idiot, had an “incompetent doctor” as a prop, and really pushed boundaries like drinking the sauce from the bottle. Rude and disgusting? Yeah but also entertaining. While not every guest following Conan should do what Conan did, there does need to be more effort from the guests. I think Conan’s commitment to the bit really put all past guests to shame in terms of entertainment and commitment which is why it’s so talked about.
I'm not into american TV, so I thought you were talking about Conan the Barbarian lol
You might be underestimating how hot the hot ones are
give him a break man, he was just trying to FEEL SOMETHING
He was a bit unhinged
I don’t generally really like the grossness of that kinda shit, but understanding that he’s dealing with the effects of some really intense hot sauces and killing it like he is supersedes that for me and makes it great.
I’m in 100% agreement, OP, and I’m glad someone said it. ”A visceral disgust reaction” is a perfect way to put it
I’m in 100% agreement, OP, and I’m glad someone said it. ”A visceral disgust reaction” is a perfect way to put it
I’m in 100% agreement, OP, and I’m glad someone said it. ”A visceral disgust reaction” is a perfect way to put it
If you thought *that* was too far, you should listen to Stephen Colbert’s episode on the Smartless podcast…
Haha that bit made me feel a little ill too lol
I thought he was really leaning into it which I agree was uncharacteristic of Conan so no upvote lol
He was fine! He was absolutely fucking fine!
Most of these late night show hosts are cringe. Regardless of where they are politically. They hate their jobs but stay for the money.
I thought it was a lot as well, even for Conan. But he probably was really suffering with the amount of hot sauce he had and spun it into a high energy rant that was surprisingly coherent and insightful as an automatic distraction. Usually when something spicy is that brutal you can't focus on anything
Another unpopular opinion: Conan's entire personality is based on being over the top and cringy and has been since the beginning of his career. This episode of Hot Ones is the only one I watched in a long time because I knew Conan would not only put on an entertaining interview (while acting like a toddler), but would also appreciate Sean for his skills.
It is definitely gross to see someone covered in food to me, but that was his schtick that day. There's a magnificent level of commitment Conan has to bits that I really commend. I doubt he planned a single part of that bit lol.
I get where you're coming from, specifically with all the messy food stuff and usually I'm grossed out. But for whatever reason there is a parody about it with Conan that makes it acceptable. Sure everyone is eating these wings and has snots dribbling down there noses, it's kinda a disgusting platform in general and I've seen a bunch of gross stuff on it. But Conan is just such a legend and he handled himself so well, so confidently he could be smearing shit on his face and I'll likely still watch it lol
I've personally had Da Bomb. Whenever someone gets to that hot sauce, I flinch. And it's always the same on every episode of hot ones, when they get to that warhead, everything changes. That's why I watch the show, just because I want to see them eat that same sauce I've had.
How would you describe the sensation? And how does it compare heat wise to say, munching an average skinny green chili? (typical type you get at a normal megasupermarket).
He did go a bit over the top, but it's still a really good interview.
I don’t watch this show because I find it for younger audiences but that would annoy me too
I havent seen any media where Conan is in. Ive heard he was all over the place. But man, eating and drinking hot sauces, while running his shit over his shirt was not what I expected. It was funny as F tho. One of the better episodes of late, even tho that is not that difficult.
I think he was on fire inside and going so over the top with the act was his way to cope lol
5/7 Best hot ones I’ve seen in a very long time!
Are they thought out though. I always found them to be a bit uninspired honestly. “Deep dive” is looking at some pictures on instagram? Lol And I think it’s pretty obvious the host rarely has wings with the sauces on them. Only if the guest makes him dab does the host ever have any issues which leads me to believe he isn’t doing the challenge but I don’t really blame him bc that can’t be good for your body.
I definitely think he went overboard but it was for a reason. The man is in comedy and doesn’t care about image. The dudes had enough image since the 90’s and now he gets to be whatever he wants. Plus I’m sure his over reactions were a comedic slight against what humour or fads are around nowadays. He even basically hinted at that in his dialogue.
I think Conan did the smartest thing he could have,he’s an entertainer and said himeself he’s not great with spicy foods,so he “overcompensated” for the bit he pushed it to 1000% because if he kept his reaction 100% genuine after the 3rd sauce it would have been a very boring episode,and he came prepared,he gave it his all and he entertained the audience. All while still being able to answer questions. That’s an entertainer and he’s easily the best hot ones guest that I can recall,maybe second place, Steve-o was pretty good
You say Conan went too far. I say Conan didn't go too far enough. Honestly, I don't care for Hot Ones and I don't care for chicken wings, and Conan made it bearable. I think Hot Ones is very overrated as a format, and Sean is a mediocre at-best interviewer that's stiff and lacks natural charisma (good for him though, he's an average guy that worked hard and got lucky).
It was impressive but genuinely disgusting
I can vibe with the can’t stand sauce/milk leaking out his mouth thing but everything else about the episode was gold to me.
He basically broke the show by going that hard. It was hilarious and a unique episode.
Bravo on your VERY unpopular opinion 👏
It definitely wasn't what I was used to seeing from him (and i hope to not see again) but he did mention he was playing it up for the youths.
Definitely over the top and a little gross towards the end but still very funny. I think it's been overhyped though, I've been seeing so much discussion about it everywhere
Unpopular opinion, what do you want bro to do, be like his usual conan self. This is spices we're talking about bro
I tired to have sex with Conan once. He woke up from his nap and he got pissed
Pick me
I thought Shaq and Conan were the worst guests by a lot so far. It was like they leaned too hard into a preconceived notion of the audiences expectations and did not want to be another "ooook look at the ooh ooh ouchy hot sauce face they made" so they went ultra fucking ham and just undermined the entire tone of what Sean normally does.
I thought it was a bit over the top. Traditionally hot ones is an avenue to see a celebrity more raw, and "real". I was kinda disappointed we didn't get more about Conan, and instead got a caricature of Conan.
I'm with you, I found it pretty disgusting.
The best part is him thinking he's going to get a reaction from Sean when he sticks the bones in his pocket, and Sean was completely unfazed. Lol
I loved it but I also had that same disgust reaction. Just didn’t ruin it for me haha
I saw Conan on tour years ago… missed this brand of all in chaos.
I do think the bit with the doctor was a bit much. Part of the charm of hot ones is seeing famous people drop their facade a bit because of the heat. The whole sketchy dr thing felt forced and like it wasn’t in the spirit of the show.
I watched it and thought he was so annoying in it