Oscars’ host Conan O’Brien draws resounding applause for crack about ‘standing up to a powerful Russian’

https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/conan-obrien-trump-joke-oscars-russia-b2707738.html

created by CrispyMiner on 03/03/2025 at 03:15 UTC

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Comment by CrispyMiner at 03/03/2025 at 03:17 UTC

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Conan's full quote: "Anora is having a good night. That's great news. Two wins already. I guess Americans are excited to see somebody finally stand up to a powerful Russian."

Comment by Far_Out_6and_2 at 03/03/2025 at 06:54 UTC

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Never saw it but that is great