Conan Addresses The Harvard Class Of 2000 | CONAN on TBS

[@genm4827]

Ah yes, the year 2000, when the only colors in existence were blue and yellow

[@high-defRJ]

Haha...the thumbnail made Conan look somewhat like The Hulk!

[@aabhinnav]

ya, a big leap from the black and white era

[@daemon2470]

If its 2000, why they talk about Facebook? I think this is another year.

[@ananyakishore3731]

@@daemon2470 He was talking about the end of the year picture book which is called Facebook in Harvard. It is what Zuckerberg named his website after.

[@Aaron-vr4yr]

Slava Ukraini!

[@TheNotSid]

Imagine being the sign language interpreter for this

[@HassaanALal]

one of the hardest jobs i guess..

[@maarkwong]

Then i would be the lmao deaf who lol.

[@Temuville]

Ya how does one make dog noises?

[@mikejohnstonbob935]

@@Temuville mimic dogs growling I guess

[@makiconnect]

7:15 There you go

[@atibaaier5426]

Conan might just be the only talk show host and comedian who is also an interesting genius. He literally knows how to work out comedy and seriousness, all at once.

[@christopherduggan6272]

this is why i believe he should run for president

[@adamharrold407]

​@@christopherduggan6272he is utterly not interested in politics. Sure he talks about it. But never too much.

[@Malcolm-c5b]

If only Norm got the late late show

[@pgknippel]

Colbert and Stewart are both pretty clever too...Fallon's probably the dumbest, if I had to guess.

[@SP-po1sd]

How can a person be this silly and yet genius at the same time?

[@nayuki2020]

answer: he does it on purpose.

[@sunshine3914]

Genius recognizes despair and overcompensates.

[@TheAlchemist1089]

Comedians are supposed to be smart

[@troyancheta3803]

Same as Robin Williams, he was at Julliard with Christopher Reeves before becoming famous

[@nehemiahmarcus308]

Fred Gwynne (Herman Munster) went to Harvard.

[@brendancolliander4438]

I love the girls reaction in the back of Conan just perfect

[@letme3817]

yeah natural and not scripted

[@victorsavas]

i came here looking for this comment, here is my like lol

[@Commutinyyyy]

Nah... it's excessive and not fun to watch.

[@bartkiggen1429]

yes

[@rolandoiiibarra]

20yrs later, he still looking pretty young

[@sleptking1707]

He looks worse here than he does now lmao

[@zvlhelme]

Without all that tv makeup he actually looks really old

[@saadsalman7229]

He always looked kinda mature n old

[@klinerfan69]

But not as green

[@GTTB-227]

Have you seen him up close?

[@tylerg7921]

"Every failure was freeing, and today I’m as nostalgic for the bad as I am for the good. So that’s what I wish for all of you-the bad as well as the good." Wise as he is funny, and those words that stuck with me for years. Any Conan fan wouldn't be surprised how much we have learned from him.

[@alexf4894]

Little did Conan know, his acclaimed delusion would turn in to truth and he would in fact become exactly what he said 20 years ago. Amazing.

[@grossersalat578]

Fake it till you make it :)

[@marstheknife7396]

What did he say?

[@alfreadropo8870]

I love watching Conan because he makes me forget about my depressed state.

[@abp8042]

Same here dude

[@abp8042]

But this time will past

[@lupitaservin1994]

Same!! I went on a Conan KZbin and TV binge last year during a really stressful time in my life and watching him was the only reason I was even laughing at that point. Pretty positive I watched every single clip on YT from his show. 🥴

[@leowu988]

I love watching Conan but nothing makes me forget about my depressed state.

[@ES-lx6vv]

So When it's all over, u'll be over too

[@dollheart1308]

"if you can laugh at yourself loud and hard every time you fall people will think you're drunk". okey, that's my new motto.

[@sanjayasampath4568]

Conan: "Roommate's mom very hot" Cameraman : 2:22

[@Zetsuke4]

Lol

@@Zetsuke4 why do i always find you

[@Zetsuke4]

@ I'm a big fan of coco

[@vishnuvarma7576]

Woah... Was just wondering about this after the 2020 commencement speech. Team coco on overdrive

[@Casey5693]

I can't wait for the 2040 commencement speech.

[@jchootie]

I'll admit, I was never the brightest, took 5 years instead of 3 to finish my undergrad, and now in 2020 thrown into the unknown with this pandemic. The solace I sought was from my graduation ceremony, which was unceremoniously cancelled. But this. As well as the 2020 version, is truly a glimmer of hope and light in an otherwise pitch black world. And so for that I thank you. Conan for doing what you do best. And for the people at Team Coco who work so tirelessly and endlessly to make the magic happen. Thank you all and stay blessed. Stay safe.

[@9999rahul9999]

In the remote chance that you haven't already seen it, do check out Conan's commencement speech at Dartmouth too. Impactful stuff! Wish you all the best ahead!

[@luisedufelix]

I can't believe the year 2000 was 20 years ago.

[@jurij424]

I can

[@poppyseed389]

Yeah 2000 seems like it was just a couple years ago!

[@booknerdjebbi5037]

I can cuz that's when I was born

[@stylisticsguy3746]

Now it’s 24 years ago

[@rogermcgrath7946]

Have to say have become a big Conan O'Brien fan in lockdown. Exactly the type of comedy the world needs right now. Even if this video is 20 years old, it's still hilarious and relevant. Well done.

[@tanu5401]

Exactly! That's always been Conan's goal

[@MrGopalrockz]

It's astounding how in control he is of every line. That's some serious, once in a generation hold over his craft. Not to mention this might be the funniest commencement speech I've ever seen.

[@RemixN007]

Feels like Conan travelled back in time to give this speech

[@StuffedBox]

That is an epic speech, I can't believe it cost him $110k back in the day to go there, I can only imagine how much it cost now

[@brucewayne3141]

$240k + rent and food and other fees.

[@chriscyborg2187]

Am not American and Imho Conan is the best host, really helps with my depression. Only host who makes me laugh!

[@assmode101]

Dude then you must look up Craig Ferguson he's the best imo

[@Anasyub]

man hes been through so much in his professional career its honestly inspiring asf to see him be where he is today

[@jithinn1001]

As Jordan Schlansky said.... Conan looks like his face is digitally manipulated 😆😆

[@georgesotiriou7051]

In various ways.

[@hi-vv3jo]

This was during a dark period in Conan's life.. He was addicted to fruit loops and regular milk. It's sad...

[@jithinn1001]

@@hi-vv3jo 🤣

[@bahiya94]

he looks pretty fine to me, younger conan is really hot 😅

[@delfigalo_5398]

he said 2002 conan looked fatter. he looks normal here

[@jamespacia8610]

Been watching this and his Dartmouth address repeatedly for a long time, Conan is just head and shoulders above his contemporaries.

[@meosh930]

12:00 reminded me of the Jennifer Garner's interview. "Conan you went to Harvard you should know that snuck isn't a word!".

[@azzu12]

Conan is a phenomenal commencement speaker. He delivers everytime.

[@sugandhan8823]

I want to erase my memory and re-watch all Conan episodes from the beginning.

[@messsatsu4118]

September a year later, America would change forever.

[@andrewbreeding4972]

Conan is the best late night talk show host ever in my opinion. Just so down to earth in real life

[@BirbalBonifaceMusoba]

"if you can laugh at yourself loud every time you fall, people will think you are drunk." 🤣🤣🤣 Damn 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@Casey5693]

Thank you, Conan! I'll remember this. My mistakes will take me to where I need to go. I'm a 27-year-old struggling writer and college grad and this is what I needed to hear.

[@pablolloyd1450]

Conan is a comedy genius. Peerless. Second to none. Absolute talent.

[@TheQuestionseeker]

i played this speech quite a few times over the years.. Listening to conan's podcast and his other interviews, i think he too genuinely believes that "when all else fails, you have delusion" its funny and profound and true at the same time... I was looking for a better version of this video for a long time, thanks for uploading! Thank you Conan for doing what you do... Respect from London and Mumbai Gopal

[@aok1425]

This speech always cracks me up! I downloaded it many years ago as an MP3 and would play it in my car about once a month or so lol

[@g0rtat86]

Just what I needed to hear after getting that dreaded "sorry you were unsuccessful" call.. funny, real, informative and inspiring! You are the best Conan!

[@callasiegrist6979]

Commented on the 2020 commencement video about this speech, and I was thrilled to finally see a high quality version of it uploaded. Truly an inspiring speech with a very personal and important message. Great words written by a great man :)

[@edwinjohnson2130]

I never knew I could love someone so much..........Love you Conan........You are one of the few reasons that makes me smile on a daily basis.......

[@onesubbeforequarantineends2760]

I want to go to Harvard now just for this.

[@realprisec]

Snickerbeast ok, “sneaker beast”

[@ghostrecon755]

@@realprisec 😂😂😂

[@mtgisahero]

Yea Harvard should really use this video for recruiting seems like they have trouble attracting future students.

[@theswissmiss69]

If you wanna watch Conan make jokes, then there are plenty of clips on the internet.😏

[@lawliet2263]

Lmaaooo

[@mahirsudad2311]

This is his best commencement speech by far.

[@Verbal_Kent]

In the last 20 years, so much has changed. The world is no longer easy and simple. But Conan is still best host and speech giver🤩✊🏽❤

[@nbvw3]

This has become such a classic. I remember READING this before youtube ever existed, and keep coming back to it! Definitely the best commencement speech to my mind.

[@binazirissenova9382]

oh my god, this is the content i subscribed for

[@Skate2EDM]

Really?

[@mazenalqahtani]

Nerdy

[@Badar2310]

Freaking loved it. This was gold! Wish 2020 speech had a crowd and 20 mins too. Standing ovation! Best commencement Speech ever

[@YouTubeDave-tp7ij]

He is one hell of a commencement speaker. This is great. Just as good as the 2011 speech at Dartmouth.

[@kbrock9146]

The fact that this is 20 years ago hurts my feelings.

[@realKnowItAll]

And yet, in my graduation commencement, they had an 87 years old lady who gave the longest 8 minutes of my life.

[@grade21]

Still the best Commencement Address I've ever heard. I send all college graduates to this link.

[@badrmoubile9219]

He didn't changed one bit. I love it!

[@quill404]

Seriously though how can someone get to be this funny and genius? Like how do you learn how to write jokes like this and where do you even begin to learn?

[@AndNoted]

He really became the greatest talk show host of all time

[@ericmaltzer269]

Still one of the greatest graduation speeches of all time

[@JeSUusYeaH]

Like!! if you came after watching Conan's 2020 Harvard Speech.

[@라미-v2r]

I finally get to see graduate's and their family's reaction and I knew it was going to be a standing ovation

[@JoeJosephK]

Literally the greatest speech in harvard history.

[@RobertMcEvily]

That's Elisabeth Shue in the crowd beginning at 14:30. According to Wikipedia: "After graduating from high school, Shue attended Wellesley College. She then transferred to Harvard University in 1985, from which she withdrew to pursue her acting career (she was inspired by a friend to work in television commercials as a way to pay for college) one semester short of earning her degree. Over a decade later, she returned to Harvard and completed her B.A. in political science in 2000."

[@frerejacques9542]

His humor and his looks never age. Long live Conan!!!

[@vijayantmehla7776]

I am clapping for Conan right from my room *!!*

[@PeepChirpQ]

Imagine going to harvard DRIVING school and still getting to do a speech. Twice

[@mikek6832]

Do you think these guys have paid off their student loans yet?

[@guislarcia6423]

Most probably have or are about to finish paying it off. I assume 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@zeer9095]

Well they can afford Harvard so probably didn't have to take a loan.

[@Girneosny]

Well they went to Harvard so I assume they’ve gotten some nice paychecks in the last 20 years

[@KDrop84]

Hell no

[@Skidrow247]

1 out of 4 in that crowd is unemployed now !

[@LandoCalani404]

Conan is pure class and the epitome of what a human being should aspire to be.

[@thiyaphea]

“ the world most trusted brand comeday in the universe “ you said it Conan

[@rackskrech5621]

Such a good monologue, a great writer very amusing

[@PingYJ7750]

Didn't know Conan was green in his early years...

[@DenisovichDev]

1:15 "My one goal this afternoon is to be half as funny as tomorrow's commencement speaker moral philosopher and economist Amartya Sen. That's the job" I'm gonna die of laughter

[@Edward-gi7yp]

First time catching an upload inside of a minute.

[@ikuep]

Congratulations!

[@pocoloco285]

Most comedians get better with Time. Conan is one of those rare comedians who was as hilarious back then as he is now.

[@jeffreynunya4716]

Well, he was right about that A-ha tune standing the test of time.

[@campeador94]

Was searching for this. That track is timeless. Crazy how he called it

[@GregoMorgan]

@@campeador94 That wasn't really a 15 year old speech...

[@campeador94]

@@GregoMorgan yes, it's a 20 year old speech

[@brookerenee]

That's the joke.

[@GraceLove33]

@@campeador94 he was joking lol

[@ilangilang7185]

I love Conan so much I've started to learn from him.

[@chriscyborg2187]

2:10 That lady reaction was me when he said that 😂

[@jakeyboo7]

Wow! I loved this speech so much! Conan, to me, you are an absolutely massive inspiration!

[@simarjeetnagpal]

Oh man 2000 Conan doens't even know he is going to return to radio and will need a friend!

[@anraymcneil6447]

I loved every piece of that speech Conan! He came so so far and never quit! Boom look at him now!

[@shan8767]

Conan is like fine wine gets better with time

[@jdhuh1]

I can't believe that was 20 years ago already. Still seems like it was yesterday to me. But that video quality though makes it look much older than I remembered.

[@windmacher]

Respect, effort put in made you genuine.

[@ArinGokdemir]

Beautiful speech and laugh out loud funny!

[@wabisabiwabisabi3751]

Wow. He makes such a good point in such a funny and fabulous way

[@himavan221]

Woah I haven’t realised that this video is released just 3 hours ago , this is vibranium content

[@Casey5693]

Also, as a UGA grad, I can tell you that the alumni association will never stop asking you for money. Conan was right. That hasn't changed in 20 years.

[@danverzhao9912]

After watching the video and seeing the comments, i thought: time really flies.

[@user-rj1qg2if7n]

That ending bit was gold

[@vageeshajm990]

Conan is oasis in the desert of late night show.

[@Cludensyo]

Not gonna lie, I needed to hear that last bit 6 years ago

[@hi-vv3jo]

Conan is, was, and always will be the best!

[@catalinacurio]

To every Harvard graduate, well done, now go and do some good, you are much needed. 👏👏👏👏🇺🇸🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👩‍🎓 👨‍🎓

[@MrMathsimon]

Thank you for sharing this Conan. I hope I can see you if you go remote at Tokyo

[@alikahaei9305]

This was a true masterpiece

[@whataappp691]

The girl in the back is who I look for reaction

[@arryacc]

Ahhh this brings back memories.. only a month before I was born!

[@JakeCuster]

I wish I went to Harvard just so I could’ve had the chance for Conan to perform my commencement speech

[@anonym58063]

2000 Conan: "Get out of your cocoon and take chances!" 2020 Conan: "Stay in your cocoon! I had no idea about the virus!"

[@imnotsumitnagar]

I was waiting so long for this one

[@ramzh9315]

This guy can easily be the best stand up comedian... 😂😂😂😂😂

[@Tonyhouse1168]

Never forget, without this genius we would’ve never gotten The Slip-Nutz or Dudez A-Plenti!!!

[@sherrymorris8628]

It's quite refreshing to not see people holding phones in the air. Instead, a few good old camcorders.... PS: Great job Conan! You'll always be my fave!

[@simarjeetnagpal]

Having heard Amartya Sen live once in Jaipur Literature Fest, I can say with certainty he actually is funny!

[@neolithicau]

This tape desperately needs it's red back

[@haitiancreolewithluciano]

*Oh my gosh! Conan does it again*

[@ceciliaw1065]

Thank you, I needed this.

[@LXSeaV]

I love CoCo so much. Miss that growl :)

[@TellyBuhay]

Been looking for this. Finally!

[@samulai]

Hey, if you're reading this mid way through, remember to lower the volume back down after watching :)