Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend

Classic Colonizer

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Nov 27, 2025
In this entertaining chat, Conan connects with Arjun from Kerala, discussing his quest for love and his quirky attraction to straight men. They explore Kerala’s rich spice history and joke about Conan being a 'classic colonizer.' Arjun dreams of writing a screenplay while sharing nightlife tips from Bangalore's vibrant queer scene. Their improv moments lead to hilarious misunderstandings, especially around a potential wingman role for Conan. The conversation wraps up with laughter and hopes for a future meeting.
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ANECDOTE

Single, Falling For Straight Men

  • Arjun opens by saying he's single and repeatedly mentions romantic struggles in a playful way.
  • He candidly shares falling for straight men and jokingly calls himself homophobic per his therapist's take.
INSIGHT

Kerala's History Shapes Openness

  • Arjun frames Kerala's historic openness through its spice-trade past and centuries of foreign contact.
  • He connects that long history of visitors to a modern cultural acceptance toward outsiders.
ANECDOTE

Marketing Day Job, Writing Ambition

  • Arjun describes his work as marketing while aspiring to write screenplays or a book.
  • He admits he writes 'for capitalism' but hopes to publish creative work someday.
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