Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend Paul Scheer
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May 13, 2024 
Paul Scheer, a comedian and actor known for his work on 'How Did This Get Made?' and his memoir 'Joyful Recollections of Trauma,' joins the conversation with Conan. They explore the humorous side of awkward celebrity encounters, including Scheer's amusing meeting with Christopher Walken. Topics range from creating a fake video store in school to incorporating a celebrity impersonator into his wedding. The duo even delves into the quirky idea of gravestones featuring QR codes, sparking laughs and reflections on legacy and remembrance.
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The Butcher
- Paul Scheer's grandma warned him about a butcher who chopped kids into meat.
- The meat would then cry "Mama!" when cooked, scarring him.
Early Sex Ed
- Scheer and his friends raised money to see a naked woman in the city, lacking access at their Catholic school.
- His gym teacher also once shoved a dildo in a girl's lunch bag as a "prank."
Video Store Dreams
- Paul Scheer loved VHS tapes so much he ran a video store out of high school.
- Teachers would hold him back in class to borrow movies from him.
