Conan Checks In On His Wax Figure | CONAN on TBS

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6 min, 9 sec

Conan O'Brien recounts the creation of his wax statue, visits Madame Tussauds to see it, and interacts with fans and staff.

Summary

  • Madame Tussauds made a wax likeness of Conan O'Brien, which was supposed to be displayed at Universal Studios for 600 years.
  • The statue was returned to Madame Tussauds Wax Museum, and Conan decided to visit it to reconnect with his past self.
  • Conan humorously critiques the placement and company of his statue, joking with staff and engaging with visitors.
  • He showcases his knowledge of game show airings by date, and updates his wax statue to reflect his recent experiences.

Chapter 1

Introduction to the Wax Statue

0:00 - 36 sec

Conan introduces the backstory of his wax statue at Madame Tussauds.

Conan introduces the backstory of his wax statue at Madame Tussauds.

  • Two years prior, Madame Tussauds created a wax statue of Conan intended for display at Universal Studios.
  • After some unforeseen circumstances, the statue ended up back at Madame Tussauds on Hollywood Boulevard.

Chapter 2

Reconnecting with the Wax Statue

0:36 - 27 sec

Conan visits his wax statue and reflects on the past two years.

Conan visits his wax statue and reflects on the past two years.

  • Curious about how his past self compares with his current self, Conan decides to visit the wax statue.
  • Adam, an employee at Madame Tussauds, accompanies Conan during his visit, which is documented on camera.

Chapter 3

Critiquing the Statue's Placement

1:03 - 1 min, 27 sec

Conan critiques the placement and context of his wax figure in the museum.

Conan critiques the placement and context of his wax figure in the museum.

  • Conan finds it odd that his statue is placed on a bench alone facing Nicolas Cage's wax figure.
  • He humorously suggests that he should have a notable quote like other figures and jokingly decides on one.

Chapter 4

Conan's Knowledge of Game Show Airings

2:30 - 48 sec

Conan shares his unique knowledge of game show airings by date.

Conan shares his unique knowledge of game show airings by date.

  • Conan impresses Adam by listing game shows that aired on his birth date and on any other date Adam provides.
  • This display of knowledge highlights Conan's quirky sense of humor and his penchant for trivia.

Chapter 5

Interacting with Museum Visitors

3:18 - 1 min, 47 sec

Conan has humorous exchanges with tourists at the museum.

Conan has humorous exchanges with tourists at the museum.

  • Conan jokes with visitors from South Korea, teasing about his fame and pretending to have been lovers with a famous actress.
  • The interactions showcase Conan's comedic approach to engaging with fans.

Chapter 6

Updating the Wax Statue

5:06 - 48 sec

Conan updates his wax statue to reflect changes in his life.

Conan updates his wax statue to reflect changes in his life.

  • Before leaving, Conan decides to update his wax statue, adding sunglasses and a hat to match his current style.
  • The update signifies how Conan has changed over the past year and a half.

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