Conan O’Brien and Mike Sweeney Reveal Academy Hilariously Treated Oscars Trophy Like ‘Religious Icon’; DEETS

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In an amusing podcast chat with head writer Mike Sweeney, Conan O’Brien shares some fascinating insights into the tight regulations governing the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ Oscar statuette. During their conversation, they humorously discuss a potential breach of boundaries while producing this year’s awards show promo, which Conan was hosting.

On Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend, O’Brien shared some behind-the-scenes details about the unique way they planned to showcase the iconic Oscar statuette. During the episode, they discussed creating a promotional video for the Oscars, where O’Brien would interact with a towering 9-foot statue of the award, portraying them as a quarrelsome couple within a household setting.

The experienced talk show host reminisced, “We argue about typical relationship issues. At one point, I mused, wouldn’t it be ideal if we were just sitting on a large couch? Let’s imagine this enormous couch, and I’m vacuuming while saying, ‘Could you please lift your feet or get up to help? Maybe load the dishwasher?’

As a devoted admirer, I playfully imagined the scene where the statue was comfortably resting on the sofa, even taking up the task of vacuuming the room. Meanwhile, I couldn’t help but mutter under my breath, expressing my frustration at not receiving a helping hand in this endeavor.

Initially, his expectation was not met when he received a negative reply, which left him surprised. As O’Brien explained, “Our intention was to proceed, but the response we got was a firm ‘no, no, no, that’s not possible.’

The Academy rejected the suggestion, making it clear that the Oscar statuette cannot be displayed lying down or with any clothing on. Upon hearing this proposal, Sweeney noted the Academy members discussing it quietly among themselves. Later, he likened the treatment of the gold trophy to that of a highly revered religious artifact.

I was absolutely floored when someone from the esteemed Academy shared, “The Oscar statuette must never lie flat.” It’s as if I stumbled upon an ancient prophecy or a hidden truth about the world. This revelation feels like unearthing a sacred relic, like touching the femur of St. Peter himself. It’s not just a statue; it’s a symbol, a religious icon for us film enthusiasts.

Despite airing the previous promo without extra jokes, Conan O’Brien and his team didn’t just grapple with creative limitations. They still managed to infuse their typical brilliance into the comedy, even as they discarded jokes and revised stories, working alongside Sweeney, his writing partner of 30 years.

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2025-03-13 21:07