Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend Muahaha
Jan 11, 2024
Conan talks with Tom Lawler, co-director of the Bram Stoker Festival, who is passionate about reclaiming Bram Stoker as an Irish icon. They humorously explore the absurd claims of celebrity Irish roots and celebrate the legacy of Stoker with cultural anecdotes. Tom shares amusing takes on the culinary aspects of Dracula, mixing humor with tales of Irish cuisine. The conversation also dives into Dracula's transformative powers, blending historical insights with laughter, making for a fantastical journey through literature and heritage.
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Dublin Humor
- Conan recounts a Dublin taxi driver being funnier than a group of famous Irish comedians.
- This highlighted the pervasive humor in Dublin, where even everyday people are exceptionally witty.
Reclaiming Stoker
- Tom Lawler, co-director of the Bram Stoker Festival, discusses the festival's goal.
- It aims to reclaim Bram Stoker as an Irish author, countering the British tendency to claim successful Irish figures.
Irish "Em"
- Conan observes a linguistic difference between Irish and American English.
- The Irish use "Em" as an affirmative or acknowledgment, similar to how Americans use "Um."
