Today in the realm of quirky news, former Oscars host Conan O'Brien shared an intriguing tidbit on his podcast, "Conan Needs a Friend," hosted by his Oscars head writer Mike Sweeney. O'Brien revealed that the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences firmly rejected his creative promotional ideas for the ceremony, which involved a 9-foot tall Oscar statue.
The comedian was taken aback by the Academy's strict rules, likening the Oscar to a sacred relic, saying, "Like, wow, this is like the thigh bone of St. Peter. This is a religious icon." Additionally, the Academy mandated that the statue remain "always naked," thwarting another of O'Brien's ideas where the Oscar would be dressed as an apron-clad housewife serving leftovers.
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While the Academy's decisions might seem perplexing, they are within their rights to enforce such rules. It's a shame that audiences missed out on O'Brien's comedic flair in these proposed promos. Fans are already looking forward to what he might bring to the table if he hosts the Oscars again in 2026.
