Rob Zombie Thinks Clowns Are Pathetic | Late Night with Conan O’Brien

(Original airdate: 07/14/05) Rob Zombie tells Conan about watching 9 hours of television a day as a kid, his parents' carnival career, and his lifelong hatred for clowns.
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[@rckblzr]

You know... I always feared that man. Bad dreams, specially when I saw him on TV. My parents tried to avoid exposing me to him, but now...I realize.... Conan seems quite nice! If Rob Zombie trusts him, so do I.

[@mysticalmisfit33]

Lmao. You always trust people you don't know, never met and have PR?

[@JohnniDaFreakk]

Underated comment

[@AZIZAxBLUE]

😂😂

[@mauricamcginnis4063]

@@mysticalmisfit33 l was thinking the same thing

[@michaelbyrne3256]

@@Somedudeguywhat row we did as good a m

[@jamiemacdonald436]

Was amazed by how young Rob looks. Then I realized it was 16 years ago.

[@andrewtaylor3008]

I was thinking the same thing he looks super young . his music is killer when I played twisted I metal I think Rob zombie was definitely background music totally hardcore rocking out while on a mad rampage spree with a smile 😊

[@sittathecat]

Same here

[@TheAnime_Hub365]

I was thinking he found a magic drug because on Joe Rogan he was supper old

[@Fee.1]

Same lmao

[@XxDNGRCATxX]

SAME lmao

[@ando2821]

His social anxiety doesn’t stop him from being entertaining as hell

[@AllisonChains64]

I completely picked up on that! I saw another comment talking about how he was aching for a fix, but I didn't think of that at all. Sometimes I act like this (not this extreme, but still visibly uncomfortable or jittery) because I have very bad anxiety. Not everyone that acts like this does drugs. He just looks like he's suffering through his anxiety but still trying to hold it together and be as outgoing as he can be. I also didn't know he was so good-looking! I like some of his songs (my favorite is Living Dead Girl) and almost all of his movies and didn't even know he was this attractive lol. It was a great interview!

[@ando2821]

@@AllisonChains64 i can understand why some ppl would assume drugs, with him having been a lead singer of a rock band, its an easy presumption. But Rob isn't that kind of rock star at all. When he was on Joe Rogans podcast, he talked openly about his anxiety and being an extreme introvert. Dude is a badass through it all

[@AllisonChains64]

@@ando2821 Yeah, rockstars do get that wrap, but it's never good to assume anything and just generalize a group of people like that lol. That episode sounds good! I don't listen to Joe Rogan's podcast, but I'll listen to that episode. Thanks for telling me about it!

[@AleksandarIvanov69]

Drugs

[@AllisonChains64]

@@AleksandarIvanov69 Lol nice try, and fail, at trolling 😄

[@VegasBugs]

This is the first time I've seen Rob interview. I notice his social anxiety immediately, stroking his shoe, etc. I understand this, and had no idea he had anxiety. Imagine performing the loudest music available in front of thousands with anxiety. He's so likeable.

[@whysoblutube]

Big time. There was an interview from a few years ago with Larry King and he keeps on constantly rubbing his face. There’s definitely an anxiety component there. On the bright side, he’s got great comedic timing. 😂

[@makeupbyalaina]

I think that’s why! I have pretty bad anxiety and loud heavy music is the only thing that makes me feel calm. It’s like the intense feelings of anxiety are no longer just with me, but fill the room and evaporate

[@BirdmanVeganFuture]

He is a nice guy too, Badazz Vegan for decades

[@ChereraTaguato]

well for some people like him the music is a way to escape the anxiety so he probably is completely in his element on stage despite being in front of thousands of people

[@MichaelBradley1967]

@@BirdmanVeganFuture One outta two ain't bad 😉

[@HarptoHeart69]

I had no clue Rob had social anxiety except the fact he was touching and couldn't stay still. The same way I am, I respect the hell out of Conan for being a great host and making Rob laugh, smile and make jokes. Conan is the man, idc what you say. 🤘

[@exvandal187]

I get instantly dizzy from anxiety it’s a trip!!! I caught it right away

[@HarptoHeart69]

@@exvandal187 Anxiety and depression are hell on Earth, I hate having them. Anywho, Happy Early Halloween, cheers and much love from NC! 🎃🤘🏼🇺🇸🤘🏼

[@ryandonato550]

Man I have it too bad and it's funny how entertainers can have this too. Not funny but you know what I mean.

[@nomad1517]

I think everybody expected him to be creepy and dark, but the guy is like your next door neighbor who walks the dog and has a barbeque on the weekend with his family. The guy is a true artist though.

[@bw1955]

*vegan barbecue

[@NAConen]

Yeah next door neighbor in West Virginia.

[@madtonesbr]

I mean he's not actually a zombie lol that much is obvious.

[@ddiddles1591]

Huh.. not really

[@devilafaewelch4621]

Rob Zombie is an.Artist .But what Neighborhood do you live in?

[@rodneycooperjr3223]

I like that Conan is a dude and a comedian before he's an interviewer. He gets the social anxiety thing, and he rolls with it, even helps Rob through it. I feel like if he was just a regular interview guy, he would try to exploit it, or he just wouldn't know how to handle it.

[@roystonlodge]

Also, at heart he’s really a writer rather than a performer, and that also helps.

[@jamiesh]

I would say the things you mentioned about Conan are what make him a GREAT interviewer

[@mr.c9846]

Like Letterman

[@NiCaSon6]

Bro you're acting like Rob needed his hand held during this interview lol... He was completely fine

[@rodneycooperjr3223]

@@NiCaSon6 Haha. I like how you created your own interpretation of my comment so you can have something to argue against. Keep it up. You're doing great.

[@OU-tn4nt]

I really like Rob's sense of humor.

[@onelusciouslad7841]

Same, I just wanna watch a bunch of interviews with him in it, he's great

[@MasaM-c2c]

Yeah but it's also some odd?

[@OU-tn4nt]

@@MasaM-c2c But that is what makes it unique

[@unusualflyer1986]

Rob Zombie-my first concert :)

[@StudMacher96]

Nice. You know what they say. You’ll never forget your first time.

[@SrChr778]

Have to admire Rob's honesty. I know Rob hates interviews but when he has stories to tell, it's relatable.

[@amandawerkheiser1234]

You could tell he was sooooo nervous in the beginning, but as the interview went on and conan talked to him about things that actually interest him, he calmed down so much. I loved watching conan.

[@elroyblackbean]

"I wanted to be in air conditioning at all times." New respect for this man.

[@S5Dic09]

the sun is overrated for sure

[@tammyb.197]

@@S5Dic09 😂😂😂

[@sonsofodinunitedbybrothers9613]

When he said that I was thinking why don't you just move to a northern state where it's always cold outside so you don't have to worry about silly old air condition.

[@davedavis1755]

His childhood mirrors my adulthood.

[@nightmarishcompositions4536]

I love how respectful and open minded Conan is to Rob here. A lot of talk show hosts would treat guys like him with condescension and disrespect for being weird thinking it makes them look morally superior.

[@youwayo]

@Roberto Vidal Garcia probably Jimmy Kimmel.

[@saintessa]

Conan is one of the cool guys trust me, he is friends with tenacious D and plays guitar himself.

[@Thisisnttravis]

Well said. I also think the person doing it doesn't usually realize in the moment

[@Thisisnttravis]

@cool guy from 2007 he creepy. Sniffed and put Jennifer Annistons hair in his mouth... wasn't prompted

[@richspizzaparty]

Conan is a good dude and they both happen to be from Massachusetts.

[@darrenmiller6927]

I didn't realize Rob zombie was so handsome. He seems much more humble than I expected as well. Love his music and movies. Weird to see him on a talk show without make up. Weird in a great way. Seems a great guy. Love Conan, he's the best.

[@Ladybug.2727]

Very handsome. And apparently one of the nicest guys.

[@davekiddie4467]

Handsome? 😆

[@PH-vv1ky]

@@davekiddie4467 very. Doubt you are

[@golden454]

@@davekiddie4467 utterly handsome.

[@davekiddie4467]

@@golden454 a shucks 😊

[@StudMacher96]

Dude is literally the human embodiment of twisted metal

[@peacexlove]

I've always loved Conan's style of interview. He sets up the guests with great questions, gets over with his own jokes but never steals the spotlight. He knows better than any host how much the interviewee can make their own magic.

[@andrewcalapa567]

RZ always seems uncomfortable doing interviews, but always tries to do his best, and usually still kills it.

[@thestu059]

He already told you he's the kind of person that would stay inside all the time. At heart he's an introvert, no matter how you put it

[@reginamontiel2897]

always messing with his shoes in interviews too... such a sweet baby

[@philipdeppen2890]

He doesn't look uncomfortable to me at all. Not sure where your coming from lol

[@hotlov72]

Yeah he's COHERENT who would have thought!!

[@DillHurley7]

Most talented people little him are actually introverts.

[@dbmay1975]

He really is … more human than human. Seems like a really nice guy. I have to say though, he’d make a great Frank Zappa for a biographical film.

[@dukesmayonnaise9554]

i know his side profile he looks just like frank zappa

[@iplaywithrocksforfun]

Not anymore. He looks more like skinny white Bob Marley now

[@Jenisonc]

Yes!!!!

[@awm6598]

I never point that together until now. 👍

[@crackedbrainOG]

Definitely looks like Frank Zappa. First thing I thought when the video started.

[@mehnick]

The moment he realizes the crowd is laughing at his "freak with giant red hair" comment... 😂😂😂

[@crzylows81]

It is amazing how uncomfortable he is but he still trucks on!!! It's pretty inspiring!!

[@Blaster1360]

Captain Spaulding: "And I took that personally"

[@haunter1306]

I could listen to Rob Zombie all day long. He's really charismatic.

[@RickyMackie]

Yup same

[@Excremental_Discharge]

He hasn't sang a live song since the mid 90s.

[@therebex23]

@@Excremental_Discharge I think they were referring to Rob Zombie talking...and in interview settings...

[@Excremental_Discharge]

@@therebex23 Rob Zombie is the definition of a "scenster poser" Also, he calls the cops all the time because of a skate park that's next to his house because the kids are "too loud"

[@manichispanic999]

I kind of wish he had a podcast

[@musamuhammadmychaelhanley1904]

this was actually a killer of an interview. Conan kept it on track and Rob was there giving him good material...really effortless conversation.

[@cleverusername9369]

For some reason I never expected Mr Zombie to be so fun, well spoken, and personable, he seems like a sweet (loveably weird) guy. I like his work but this is the first time I've seen him on a late night talk show, he killed it.

[@Oldlady72]

Mr Zombie😊

[@karamarie6781]

I know! He’s freakin’ adorable!

[@christopherking365]

I've been to several of his concerts over the years beginning when White Zombie had just started touring in the 90's. I can tell you this guy puts on a hell of a performance as they are almost as theatrical as his movies. Rob is a very talented artist and I love his demented mind.

[@The_Brickattack]

I got free tickets to a Rob Zombie performance around 2012. Slayer opened for them. Their set went swimmingly. Then Rob Zombie's set got delayed for at least 20 minutes. Turns out the delay was related to the pyrotechnics. This was a big deal because of a 10:00pm sound ordinance causing them to not have the time to finish their set before ten. It's a big fee every minute they go over. Not only did they finished their set, they did an encore. Never experienced that level of showmanship before or since. Mad respect.

[@karamarie6781]

Rob is freakin ADORABLE! Love his humor.

[@TexRobNC]

"You're on the right show" is why we love and miss you Conan!

[@dingoboyjenkins3193]

He totally wanted Conan to ask him about his crazy cool boots.

[@AngryNegativeHistoryProject]

Haha yeah he did

[@P.dripps92]

Saw that too 😂

[@mr.disney4740]

Thats like 3 inches of tire tread on those soles.

[@Lilacleaf49065]

I mean those boots aren't uncommon among rockers at all so I don't think it was that, I think was just a reflex to help with nerves/focus.

[@sfr7139]

Newrock boots, pre reactor model

[@dickbiggerjr3613]

Conan is so far away yet his knees are right there next to rob lol

[@BarrySmithviolin]

Right?? He’s like 8 feet tall 🤡

[@UpsonPrattJr.]

He keeps his enemies close and his knees closer.

[@lupitaservin1994]

@@UpsonPrattJr. 😂😂

[@hollisjay4336]

He and his wife are such sweethearts. I met both of them a very long time ago. I actually got to go to their home as well. Their home was amazing too. Very carnival meets goth. I absolutely loved them too. His wife actually made me a cup of English Breakfast Tea. Very lovely and sweet and beautiful. They were very kind to each other as well. I actually remember him slapping his wife on the butt. It was very cute!!!! I was very glad to have met them too. Very cool!!!!

[@nondescriptbeing5944]

I had a feeling watching this that he seems like a faithful guy, and damn, over 20 years of marriage!

[@tmyoshimura621]

Hahahaha I love that. That close up on Conan’s face at the end, 😂😂😂😂😂

[@colonelangus1709]

I know this is an old clip but I've never seen him in an interview.. made me like him even more!

[@PumpkinPails]

I've never seen him in interviews either. There's some artists that I don't like to know too much about, because it keeps their mystique or something, but I'm glad I watched this. He seems pretty down to earth.

[@Swoost]

He seems so normal compared to the music and movies he makes lol

[@stevied2733]

I highly recommend his Joe Rogan episode, he goes into very detailed discussion about his life and his work 🤘🏼

[@joeseppi1214]

I second the recommendation to watch the jre episode.. fascinating

[@TheRealUcanUwill]

Same, I dont know this man, I just know his movies, and honestly, maybe I am ignorantly judged him for his name and Devils Rejects, but thats not how I pictured Rob Zombie at all, he looks far more normal than I imagine Rob Zombie would be.. :)

[@unclebob7937]

16yrs ago... seems like just yesterday. Wish Conan was back on free tv.

[@shawnbrucker1697]

Check his podcast if you haven't! It's quite different but amazing regardless

[@韓国J]

get a job and pay for it or steal it like the rest of us, slug

[@thereckon3592]

@@shawnbrucker1697 Where can I get it?

[@gilwilliams9036]

Damn straight. He was the best

[@cgxoxo1]

@@thereckon3592 Spotify

[@CHRISCONTEPSS]

OMG. . .He looks more and more like Frank Zappa every time I see him. Even the mannerisms and facial expressions/ reactions. . . uncanny!

[@al-jo]

This is true. I noticed the same thing

[@toddgittins5692]

That's no a complement.

[@EdwinaRigormuerteTreehorse]

I thought the same thing! I’m glad I wasn’t the only one that picked up on that

[@keithrickson8522]

That moment when Conan realized he was the clown, "that's all the time we have!" 😂

[@Noise-f3d]

That was a ritualistic thing.

[@yoredneckbrotha]

when rob said running the crank when he was talking about a dude on meth is funny

[@kdmill7563]

I love Rob’s music, and him as a person. His horror isn’t my cup of tea but I love hearing him talk about horror we truly have the the love of the genre in common.

[@brianlynchmsb]

I don’t like anything he does, but I respect him as an artist; his movies in particular are awful though.

[@bsuddzen]

The Munsters will be very cool though I bet!

[@miguelcastaneda7236]

Should see his home its a startling contrast to what you would expect...believe there video here on u tube know years ago it was on mtv

[@julioswalkingadvanture7304]

@@riverside321 I beg a different opinion I think house of 1000 corpse was descent not to mention the devils reject .

[@JT-hs3pe]

@@julioswalkingadvanture7304 devils rejects is a classic. My fav film of him

[@leoalcaraz6153]

Love this interview Conan asked him about everything where he made all of robs quirks genuinely interesting and funny; Conan was the best at interviewing anybody

[@belzorahollow3888]

People don’t give Rob nearly enough credit for his comedy. I was watching this at work and my co-worker had to ask me if I was ok because I was laughing so hard 🤣 I love this man 😂🖤

[@stayathomedad4830]

I'm just not sure what's so funny tho...

[@hankstopher]

Your coworker had a valid concern lol

[@jesicare8161]

Rob Zombie is soooo underrated. If he ran for a government office, I'd make sure he won. He's so vastly kind and intelligent compared to anyone in office in the capital. For real.

[@Wylie.Burp420]

How is he underrated? And what, other than being nice, qualifies him for office?

[@JayTX.]

My 1 vote would make sure of it 🤣

[@tedgunderson67]

In what way? Because he can have a conversation?

[@nunyabusiness6691]

Nah he had his time in the early to mid 90s with music then he had 2 or 3 movies that were ok. Anything musically after White Zombie and Hellbilly Deluxe sucks. House, Rejects, and Halloween were the only movies he made that were good.

[@grimdrum2396]

This is an awesome interview and these two hit it off so well!

[@sarahjane666]

I 💯 empathize with Zombies constant self soothing gestures. I see your fidgety social anxiety and I love how you pull through the interview regardless 🤡

[@uglycasanova6689]

That was great. Reassuring to see someone like him with as bad of social anxiety as I have be able to pull of an interview and be great at it.

[@biohazard8295]

His constant change of sitting position is so familiar lol

[@vashumashu4359]

Dang he was murdering with jokes the whole time. Gnarly.

[@xx3astmanxx287]

The last one was the best though 😂

[@CodeNameV13]

"Whats the matter? Don't you like clowns? Don't you think we're fuckin funny?" Captain Spalding 😂

[@Kindlycallmecarebear]

The hardest I have ever laughed in a movie theater is The Devils Rejects when that chick escaped the motel room and then got hit by a semi truck 🤣😂😆 I knew right then me and my husband weren’t going to last because he didn’t see the humor in it.

[@mspears_bobobuddytheseniorcat]

I saw him in concert in 1998 during his Hellbilly Deluxe days and it was one of the best concerts I’ve ever seen!!! I had no idea how funny he is! He’s got great stories!

[@exvandal187]

I met his first drummer at a music store behind my apartment in oc when I was like 13.

[@petermuise4927]

Yet Rob Zombie created Captain Spaulding, the best clown ever.

[@topramenshaman]

Best pathetic clown. Dude sold chicken in a gas station lol

[@CHRISCONTEPSS]

YEESSSSS!!!! The best is the dream when he is having sex with (his mistress?) and he dreams it's his wife who then blows his head off. He wakes up and she say's "did you have a bad dream?". He reply's, "50/50" . . .LOL!

[@Rosetta_Stoned70]

But could anyone else have played Captain Spaulding and do a better job than Sid Haig R.I.P.

[@alZiiHardstylez]

Unironically enough, I was always spooked my clowns but Captain Spaulding didn't give me the heebie jeebies.

[@ringodaisy7]

And inspired by on of Groucho Marxs' characters.

[@animatorFan74]

Rob actually seems really nice and approachable.... that's so cool. Would love to meet him. I have his music playing nearly every week now.... "I feel so bad, I feel sooo numb, yeh!"

[@JawjaTv]

*1:05** funny Rob mentioning the carnies being on meth meanwhile HE is on meth in this interview* 😂😂😂

[@hypnos9336]

do you even know what meth is?

[@tsympson8483]

Aw... look how cute n innocent and shy he acts. He's the perfect person to have an obsession with gore and horror 💙💙😍

[@myaccountvideos]

People that have an obsession with gore usually have hair like Rob Zombie. He’s not cute and innocent. Did you miss he mentions crystal meth? Ugh!

[@criss4508]

@@myaccountvideos he doesn't use meth, you dweeb. he was recounting his childhood in a carnival. listening isn't hard.

[@myaccountvideos]

@@criss4508 he’s used it before, guaranteed!

[@myaccountvideos]

@@criss4508 “dweeb” are you old enough to have a KZbin account?

[@windyhead7960]

Rob Zombie is drug-free, has always been. He said the reason is he just doesn't want to lose his brain. Same reason he loves Frank Zappa.

[@vent51177]

16 year old clip and its still better than the late night talk shows that are on now.

[@poordegenerate]

The ending was perfect

[@unfortunaterabbit5900]

Rob Zombie: "I like and make horror movies." Also Rob Zombie: "HERE IN THE BACK OF MY DRAGULAAA!"

[@kavematt91]

The carnival he described are the ones I grew up with. Lol. You can tell he's nervous in front of an audience when he has to be himself. He seems like he'd be super social in a more intimate setting.

[@bigman4407]

So you're saying you want to be intimate with him. Ok, what ever floats your boat buddy.

[@yogijaya2897]

"You're on the right show" And THIS is why we TEAMCOCO

[@obi-wanjabronii]

That was entertaining as hell, how did I not know how good Rob was on talkshows

[@starkravingralph]

his voice says chill, his movement says otherwise, its giving me anxiety...

[@massimiliano1306]

he's touching the bottom of his shoe and after that his face. incredible

[@killerkiller8523]

He can't sit still , like if he's burning for a fix of something 💉

[@token555]

@@killerkiller8523 Its called anxiety

[@BoqPrecision]

also calling clowns dirty when it looks like he hasn't washed his hair in weeks

[@ryankibler7973]

All rock stars are nervous messes deep down. They act out confidence on stage.

[@boedye]

How in the world does that man have such a powerful voice?!

[@DwayneSims-j5j]

"I wanted to be in air-conditioning all day." lmo coming rom a guy from Massachusetts 😂😂😂

[@hou942]

Devil's rejects, best soundtrack ever and not many movies have scenes as comparatively dark, cheers

[@BabyTooth05]

As someone with a phobia of clowns I always thought Rob loved them this is a relief

[@BabyTooth05]

@@cathair9295 yeah you oooz confidence with your no profile pic and unsolicited hate 😂

[@xx3astmanxx287]

That last dig he got in on Conan was hilarious 🤣

[@bue228]

This has to be some of the best energy a bands ever come with here

[@kachiri]

Sid Haig did a great job as Captain Spalding in those three movies of the Firefly family! It was upsetting to find out the actor died the year the third movie was released. I had no idea he was 80 years old either until I was looking up the cause of death.

[@josh05683]

Sometimes I lay in bed and think about how I could’ve lived my life as a potato chip

[@shawnbrucker1697]

I'm literally doing the same thing rather than sleeping and it is exhilarating. I should honestly do this more often!

[@scorpnov13]

With or without dip

[@billymercey4654]

Lol

[@carfish]

Can’t wait to see his take on The Munsters!!! The set photos look incredible

[@PurpleBunnySlippers]

Considering how sub par his former movies are I can only guess it will be no better. I'm guessing he is casting his talentless wife in some important role again as well.

[@VitiatedsHOWTO]

It will suc Sherri is in it

[@ComicalRealm]

"Clowns to the left of me, jokers to the right, here I am - not stuck in the middle, but hovering above the entire farcical spectrum, weeping as I behold my fellow man's devotion to political illusion and self-destruction." - Ronald McDonald

[@therebex23]

I'm lovin' it.

[@pupintheturdiii]

Wow I'm here to just grift off the success of this.

[@afterthought3341]

FJB

[@afterthought3341]

Who's this Brandon guy ? Com'on man !

[@scabietron1438]

Bro is fidgeting like crazy😂 I’m the same

[@epbmetal7399]

Man, I love Rob Zombie's music (not much a fan of his movies) but with this clip I feel he could be a terrific stand up comedy. Almost everything he said was quite funny.

[@BosleyBeats]

I think this is just his own reality. I don’t think he was really telling jokes. This is what makes him unique

[@caryd67]

I want to like his movies, I really do… some elements are cool I guess…

[@mikehoncho4445]

I dont think he's in it for the laughs

[@davidanderson7643]

His movies are better than his music, I love The Devil's Reject.

[@5orgen51]

I'm the opposite. I like more of his movies than I like of his songs

[@tonygrowley5275]

He was traumatized by a clown when he was a little kid; of course he fears/hates them.

[@payableondeath9091]

no get it right it started from the babysitter

[@Hollowsmith]

Rob Zombie is almost 57 years old. That dude is aging really well.

[@ICantStopMakingNoise]

Apparently this video is 16 years old - so he was like 40 at the time.

[@TheCreedBratton]

@@ICantStopMakingNoise Still though. After seeing him in all the makeup he looks - normal

[@psycheevolved1428]

@@TheCreedBratton he looks his age here, 42. He looks his age now at 56.

[@randomstuff797]

He got 16 yrs younger since being on Joe Rogan 2 yrs ago🤣🤣🤣

[@randomstuff797]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXWvln1rh8amq9E jre with Rob zombie

[@j.t.cooper2963]

Is he actually sitting there in bedazzled hip huggers? 😂

[@wrenbyrd1093]

In the clown’s defense they were probably sweating their make-up off in the heat standing outside! 🤣

[@ignatiusjackson235]

Conan referring to the "Tilt-a-Whirl" as a "giant centrifugal machine" is the most Conan thing ever.

[@Samarias778]

It's statistically harder for a clown to get into a clown college than it is for a clown college to get into a clown

[@Comm0ut]

Protip: Astroglide and alcohol ease the process.

[@themonsterunderyourbed9408]

Clowns get in clown colleges all the time...

[@RandyTwang]

Really? I thought that'd be one of the first things they teach.

[@Rrrakanishu]

Unless the clowns butt hole is made of elastic. 🤡

[@lord_dante42]

Try pot lol ...

[@bigdaddybtc2935]

Frank Zappa looks to be doing well these days

[@Mysteriuminiquitatis1998]

He really does look like Frank Zappa lol. I’ve been thinking that for the longest time

[@scorpnov13]

@@Mysteriuminiquitatis1998 separated at birth, RIP FZ

[@therebex23]

Christ, I grew up with a framed "Zappa Crappa" (without title or name on it) poster in my parent's en suite bathroom and never knew who that guy was - as a child I had seen photos of my dad from the 70s and he looked kinda like "that guy on the toilet" but also my dad looked like "those pictures in the basement" (other black and whites of bands/band members from the 70s). It wasn't until my early teens that I asked about what I now know is the "Zappa Crappa" and my dad laughed hysterically and told me all about Frank Zappa and played some records for me. Not my taste haha. He raised me well on Tom Petty, Rolling Stones, etc. To put in context...most of the displayed artwork in our house growing up was not of that type - mostly it was museum art type of stuff haha. The en suite bathroom and the basement (which is and always has been my dad's "space" and is now is drum room) was always a confusing place to be as an uninformed child.

[@NotMyWar]

Not bad for someone that’s been dead for thirty years.

[@bicstic8]

And frank loved monster movies. Brothers from other mothers for sure

[@christinemorgan1939]

I love Rob Zombie!! He's so witty, smart, ahead of the game, and he knows how to shock!

[@caseyrybacksniper]

Rob Zombie "And his Hair going like this" Conan "And i took offense to that"

[@clownnookie]

Astro-Creep:2000 is one of the greatest albums of all time.

[@clownnookie]

@Frank Lopez Too true. Why do you think that is? I'm guessing his other band members shaped the White Zombie albums more than we realized.

[@BudFuddlacker]

Conan’s backdrop here debuted before 9/11 and briefly included the Twin Towers, (then they were obviously removed). After watching Late Night from the very beginning, I felt like this backdrop drastically changed the look and feel of the show….it made it feel more ‘spacious’, and the lighting is def. ‘brighter’. Such a contrast from the look of the 1993-2000 episodes. Plus, High Definition TV was ‘new’ at this time, so people were seeing Conan in HD for the first time…which I’m sure helped contribute to the different look & feel of the show.

[@therebex23]

His backdrop *here* is after 9/11 (because this video is from 2005)...but good that you had some feelings and felt something about the change in backdrops pre and post 9/11.

[@BudFuddlacker]

@@therebex23 this backdrop is from 2001. Only thing different is the twin towers were removed. But good on you for not knowing how to read, and feeling the need to comment on a comment about backdrops

[@BudFuddlacker]

@@therebex23 kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6W8dXWur82MfMk

[@MorwenWhyte]

Wow, HDTV (and lighting) makes it look totally different yet even the furniture is the same from 2001, I couldn't believe that was the same couch in both videos, lol. It's amazing how it made the set look so different. You made me wonder of how many other shows we now perceive so differently just because they transitioned to HDTV.

[@BudFuddlacker]

@@MorwenWhyte yeah, it really changed a lot of people’s perception, we had never seen anything so clearly on TV before. The wide 16x9 format adds a lot too, compared to the old 4:3 standard

[@cbecker8083]

Everyone should see him live in concert! Puts on one of the best shows I've ever seen

[@snap-off5383]

Here here. Best show I've EVER seen. Blew Metallica away. Takes over where Kiss left off. . . he puts on a fucking SHOW. Its not just an auditory spectacle, its a visual spectacle as well. Like alice cooper on steroids.

[@grogu1986]

@@snap-off5383 100% agreed, Rob and Alice are a couple of the best live shows I’ve ever seen! Legends 🤘

[@michaelmorningstar8645]

I saw him and it was awful. He kept running around and was constantly out of breath and couldn't get through a single line properly.

[@EchelonDnB]

What a well-spoken and interesting guy RZ is. Humble too.

[@ashleyzeleznik5388]

How someone with such bad social anxiety can be sucessful gives me hope. How tf does he get all he does accomplished?

[@xXxXkuramaxXx]

You can just tell this is the type of guy you’d have a good time with ANYWHERE.

[@JD_300]

It sometimes scares me how I can relate to Rob Zombie when he talks about his childhood

[@payableondeath9091]

bcuz everyone has trauma and if they say they don't then don't trust them

[@JD_300]

I currently live in Los Angeles but like rob zombie I grew up in a small town in Massachusetts where I didn’t have many friends and I couldn’t relate to people. Movies and tv shows were my escape

[@JD_300]

Also like Rob Zombie I would get the TV guide and circle everything I was going to watch.

[@wessmurray]

Wow. This is the first interview I've ever seen of Rob. I had NO IDEA he was so funny!

[@karekorn78]

Same. And he seems so much smaller than I pictured him.

[@guen4413]

@@karekorn78 to be fair Conan is very tall. I think Rob is average height but looks small next to Conan

[@prip.635]

He is beautiful 😍

[@mplslawnguy3389]

That guy knows how to make a horror flick, that’s for sure. Love those old B horror flicks, glad he resurrected the genre.

[@Jaguar13.exe.]

9 hours a day watching tv shows and movies. Yep, same here when I was that young. I would literally put in 9-12 hours a day watching movies the same way lol

[@elaw2414]

Dammit! Conan missed the soybeans in the Midwest joke! I laughed my ass off. Rob made a good joke there!

[@unbrokenandalive1089]

At one particularly weird point in my life (a mere two years ago) - I worked the traveling carnival circuit across four states. ROB IS IN NO WAY EXAGGERATING THE ENVIRONMENT. Most of the employees had felonious histories - and alcohol and hard drugs like heroin and methamphetamine flowed like water. I’d feel safer taking my kids to a rattlesnake petting zoo, to be entirely honest. Much safer, in my opinion.

[@Jason0binladen]

Don't forget the scam carnival games that make a guy spend his life savings on a giant stuffed panda made in china by a four year old in a sweat shop for pennies

[@unbrokenandalive1089]

@@Jason0binladen You are exactly right. At one point during my stay there - I almost considered creating a KZbin video that would reveal HOW THOSE GAMES HUSTLE THE UNWITTING PAYING CUSTOMER. Hopefully someone has done that already. Suffice it to say - the odds are heavily stacked against the consumer. In the end - the "prizes" aren't worth the price payed to play the game. Remember: Game = scam.

[@UpsonPrattJr.]

Don't you have to be on drugs and a little unhinged to work in that field? No offense or anything.

[@unbrokenandalive1089]

@@UpsonPrattJr. Great question! Although I managed to survive ALIVE following the untimely dissolution of my marriage - the associated trauma DID shatter me somewhat. Some experts call my semi-instinctive response to this travesty "fight or flight". Fighting (or flogging the proverbial dead horse) would only have been MORE counterproductive -- so I gathered together some vital necessities AND RAN. The drastic change - as utterly insane as it was - gave me time to rethink and reevaluate. FYI - mental/emotional instability and/or the abuse of illicit substances AREN'T required prerequisites for carnival employment -- however, they may be required for SOME of those persons who opt to make A CAREER out of it.

[@UpsonPrattJr.]

@@unbrokenandalive1089 That's a hell of an answer! Thanks.

[@WalkingTacos]

He's be an amazing guest for the podcast and he has The Munsters in production to promote as well. Win/win.

[@seppoharkkonen5766]

conan is the best host. doesnt matter the material. you can see him adapting.

[@alienresearchlab]

"This freak with the red hair that's going like this.' LOL!!

[@donnyd6667]

Such a lovely guy. He's like an open book...

[@xylos16]

I love Rob, he seems like the kibd of guy I would be happy to have a beer with. Thanks Rob for all your music and movies, they are great abd I appreciate you bro! ❤

[@joelopez9627]

WHITE-ZOMBIE!!! WE MISS YOU ROB!!!🤟🤟🤟☝️🔥😈😈🍺🍻🥃

[@Miranda_Jane]

Wow… Now that my folks is what social anxiety looks like. God I love this man! Pure genius and artist at its finest!!!

[@charliedaniels1]

What’s worse is that Clowns find Rob Zombies and his movies pathetic.

[@dilloinitaliano]

I love when he touches the bottom of his shoe and then rubs his face.

[@_liquid_wolf_4280]

thank you all for clearifying rob has social anxiety. i was in fear that he was tweaked out but i realise after reading comments that my idea was wrong.