In a recent episode of Conan O’Brien‘s talk show, a fan had a surprising interaction with the host himself. The fan, named Katie, called in during the show and things took an unexpected turn.
Katie, hailing from Long Meadow, Massachusetts, engaged in a lighthearted banter with Conan. However, she took a moment to express her disdain for a particular joke he made, calling him a “real d*ck.” Surprisingly, instead of being offended, Conan embraced her comment, stating that he loves it when fans give him such feedback.
As the conversation progressed, Katie revealed that she shares the exact same birthdate as Conan’s assistant, Sona. This led to a playful exchange between Conan and Sona. However, Conan crossed a line with a joke about Sona‘s birth, prompting Katie to express her disappointment at his insensitivity. Conan immediately apologized, acknowledging that it was indeed a bad joke.
Moving past the awkward moment, the conversation turned towards Katie‘s life as a social worker in a kidney transplant program. She explained the fascinating work she does, helping match organ donors and recipients. Katie highlighted the progress made in the field and the various ways people can donate organs, even if they don’t have a specific recipient in mind.
Conan, always ready with humor, hilariously expressed his desire to have a third kidney, comparing it to his brother’s fascination with collecting toaster ovens. Katie, patiently explaining her work, talked about the importance of compatibility between donors and recipients. She also touched on the emotional impact and life-changing experiences that come with being a donor.
As the conversation continued, Conan playfully suggested the idea of loaning kidneys and even joked about the concept of a black market for organs. Katie maintained her professionalism throughout, ensuring Conan that proper consents and paperwork protect both donors and recipients.
When asked about other organ donations, Katie mentioned that her program specifically focuses on kidney donations. She clarified that there are different centers for various organs, such as the liver.
Conan, never one to miss an opportunity for humor, playfully pondered the idea of selling Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend-branded organs, much to Katie‘s amusement. He also comically wondered if people ever mistakenly walked into her center hoping to donate a different organ.
In the end, despite the initial tension, Conan and Katie had an engaging conversation that shed light on the incredible work social workers like Katie do in the field of organ transplantation. It was a unique and unexpectedly entertaining interaction between a talk show host and a fan, showcasing the liveliness and spontaneity that makes Conan O’Brien‘s show a must-watch for fans.
