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[@rocketplex8818]

She responded to the Craigslist ad

[@medhir26]

Rocket Punch this comment deserves more likes

[@wassupjg]

Rocket Punch was hoping he'd say that

[@mrshoeman2010]

Best comment on here

[@markreilly4577]

LMAO

[@Prestonhlt]

Nah, she saw a post on a straight bodybuilding forum

[@9thstreet]

The only reason this went so well is before his appearance Nathan built an entire replica of the Burbank studio where Conan's show is filmed and hired actors to portray Conan, Andy, all the rest of the staff, and Susan, so he could carefully rehearse every potential outcome of his appearance. Unfortunately the one thing he did not anticipate was Conan's producer airing the backup clip by mistake and, not having a roadmap drawn out for that scenario, he was unable to recover.

[@plantsbyhailey8326]

this comment wins and deserves to be liked a million times LOL xD

[@adabelleida2967]

Is that going to be the next episode??

[@plantsbyhailey8326]

@@adabelleida2967 lmao doubt it. they’re just giving a funny synopsis based on Nathan’s new show’s plot

[@DarkWolfWRX]

I would not be surprised in the least if The Rehearsal turns out to be a entire Rehearsal for the HBO pitch meeting.

[@MrMitchbow]

You can always count on the producers on TBS to be incompetent, a foreseeable outcome to say the least

[@decoydamsel]

That's his emotional support Susan Sarandon.

[@seichodan]

This comment should be higher.

[@guyrotenberg9684]

Everybody needs one!

[@clockwork9827]

@@seichodan your comment, or @Decoy's ?

[@seichodan]

@Decoy's

[@rodolfohernandez772]

Definitely!!

[@lukaslambs5780]

Nathan talks like a guy who went to one of Canada’s top business schools and got really good grades

[@moimeself1088]

Conan went to Harvard, so I guess it would be a good match

[@camila7148]

@@moimeself1088 you don’t understand

[@camila7148]

@@moimeself1088 he had REALLY good grades

[@moimeself1088]

@@camila7148 huh? What don't I understand? So what if he had good grades? Did he corner the market?

[@camila7148]

@@moimeself1088 look up nathan for you

[@boo_wl]

her little supportive nods are so cute

[@DanielPLa-wr9fx]

jaduu jae she’s so cute

[@goosechickinpox7538]

Ikr such a cute lady 😍 love her!

[@James7995]

Bless Susan’s heart for agreeing to this bit.

[@ian9outof10]

She’s got a great sense of humour, love her

[@Prestonhlt]

Nathan's booker must be pretty good

[@WarmLittleDiamond90]

Much better than Conan's

[@youwouldknow]

without question

[@johnnyjohnny998]

She's a huge fan of Nathan for You. She used to tweet about the show a lot.

[@partlyironic]

This is...art. Obviously Nathan and Conan are brilliant here but can we all appreciate Susan Sarandon for still managing to amp up the comedy just by sitting there and silently nodding?

[@hemmojito]

"She's an oscar winning actress..." Polite smile and nod. idk that was so funny

[@txmetalhead82xk]

Her coffee drinking lol.

[@brunoleite8380]

After it's latest upgrade, they were simply testing to see how long "she" could operate for without the need of a usb cable. The less it talks; the longer it could operate for. It had been locked away in an attic for almost three decades; silently waiting to return, while staring holes into the wall.

[@SLAYERSWINE1]

Never get tired of looking at the gorgeous Susan Sarandon...

[@timgargoyle49]

@@brunoleite8380 Yeah Nathans behind the cabal

[@Ffejro12256]

All three of them play their part so well here. Nathan talking about some boring story as if it's hilarious, Conan looking at him in contempt, and Susan just smiling and being Susan. It's comedy gold.

[@michaelkayser4194]

It's physical comedy just in everyone's body language. When the camera pans out to show all three at once... golden.

[@gottfriedhub]

Andy in the corner touching his wiener

[@SwitcherooU]

Boy, he really let that "guard cat" bit marinate. He has such a good feel for dialing up the discomfort.

[@Megaphonix]

The sense that everyone knows exactly how he's going to finish the obvious joke, while he pauses unnecessarily before delivering it tepidly, is one of the funniest parts of this whole clip

[@Dontlookatiteatit]

Nathan at his best

[@Prestonhlt]

It's like he has good bad-people sense. It's like how sensitive people can grasp how to make people feel welcomed and comfortable, and Nathan mastered how to use that skill set to make people uncomfortable and wanting to leave.

[@joshuasy10]

He waited juat the right amount of time for it to turn around and actually be funny

[@lography6917]

Very Norm Macdonald-esque

[@leahtv7778]

"This is an actress named Susan Sarandon"

[@Money4Nothing]

I died. I'm dead now.

[@rn6710]

@@Money4Nothing no.

[@flattire4243]

@@Money4Nothing r.i.p ✊😔

[@henrytawnn8694]

@@Money4Nothing Come back to us, please. It's too soon!

[@syafiq5273]

@@Money4Nothing Are you a dead man walking?

[@stevemurch3245]

This is one of the most creative bits on any talk show. A whole send-up of the talk-show genre. Even funnier the second time. Amazing for Susan to have done this so perfectly.

[@rotcehlobo8311]

Lmao she didn’t do anything

[@stevemurch3245]

@@rotcehlobo8311 precisely

[@brunoleite8380]

that wrinkly machine is named Susan? I shall then henceforth name my toaster Charlie.

[@dougcallaghan6075]

The only misstep was Susan taking a sip too early in the bit.

[@MarioQuezada]

Yes! The fact that it's never been done before is what makes it great and original

[@toharzamir7948]

"the plan: convince the audience that I'm an entertaining guest by bringing susan sarandon"

[@Matty80822]

actually this is just a side plot to make people's pets famous. step one, introduce their personalities on a late night show. however, most late night shows will not just let a guest ramble about cats so we hired...

[@Faro0ky]

His story was so bad, The whole time i was just looking at susan hoping she would rescue us. This worked. Nathan is a genius.

[@satriaeerlangga]

He is graduated from one of the best Canadian business school with really good Grade after all

[@TheFbiFilesRepeat]

@@satriaeerlangga that cracks me up everytime lol

[@rdear]

@@satriaeerlangga Really good grades! He knows what he’s talking about. Whether it’s guard cats or getting more money for your business Nathan is the genius you want.

[@DroolRockworm]

What are you talking about? His story was interesting, that’s why they didn’t actually need to use her. Did we watch the same clip?

[@P1kk3]

The Picasso of awkward.

[@Szeptun]

P1kk3 wizard of loneliness

[@quirkypurple]

The awkwardness of Picasso.

[@quirkypurple]

The loneliness of a wizard

[@shawncarolan6386]

The Picasso of wizard

[@jfish032]

The Picasso of Comedy.. 🤔

[@erikchristensen822]

This is consistent with one of the recurring themes on Nathan For You. How Nathan goes to these extreme lengths and machinations to solve a problem that's so much smaller than the lengths and machinations.

[@nickwittednonpareil]

If you haven't checked out "The Rehearsal" on HBO yet...just you wait. Creating absurd lengths and machinations to solve small problems is literally the thesis of the show.

[@sebastiano728]

I've never known how to put into words what makes Nathan For You so funny to me before, thank you sir!

[@daverohrich8518]

It's not just the deadpan aspect, it's the timing. Drawing things put for a couple extra beats to make everyone uncomfortable is so perfect. The "Guard cat" line being a great example

[@firstnamelastname4216]

He's like if Leslie Nielson and Andy Kaufman had a baby.

[@NitroRad]

Nathan is the most unique and smartest comedians I've ever seen. Not even just on his show, but every appearance he's ever made has been this carefully orchestrated, hilarious bit.

[@shoobopper]

Nitro Rad to be fair, you need to have a very high iq to get rick and morty

[@MrSnuffer93]

I think that he's going to be regarded as one of the best alternative comedians if he takes it somewhere even more interesting in the future, he kind of reminds me of Andy Kaufman and his idea, but somehow this seems to go deeper and further for me

[@FAYMprod]

watch early Steve Martin and understand what he was doing didn't exist

[@spikehamer2]

Good to see ya appreciate Nathan as much too nitro

[@eurusbaby]

man on the moon - watch that movie

[@Renzsu]

Conan squinting through that whole pet story is perhaps the best thing :)

[@YarrBr0]

and Susan Sarandon trying to be attentive and supportive while Nathan tells his story 😂

[@tamihayes5313]

Yes that look was priceless

[@LdGunn]

Even though Conan is clearly in on the bit, he acts his part out so well! When Nathan talks about his cats, Conan's facial expression and demeanor are flawless, depicting a complex cocktail of emotions. I love every second of this video.

[@brandonross5213]

Jeff Goldblum is that you??

[@joshuahenderson]

Nathan's ability to undermine his own interview with a bigger celebrity and then stick to the character is amazing.

[@TheTeamDownfall]

Nathan is a genius. His dry humor is so good!

[@Amalekites]

But not as good as british dry humour.

[@ucantseemeverywell]

@@Amalekites something only british people believe

[@Amalekites]

@@ucantseemeverywell Well, I'm swedish. How do you explain that?

[@ucantseemeverywell]

@@Amalekites easier to say nothing than to use google translate lmao

[@SwitcherooU]

@@Amalekites Come on, guy. 80% of Monty Python sketches were just people doing funny walks.

[@UndrSkorMusic]

This was a really nice original joke wholesome bit... don't see a lot of that anymore... bless this clip, and bless Susan Sarandon.

[@PrivateAckbar]

He's like a wholesome Tom Green.

[@cashewpistachio1826]

And bless susans big delicious jugs

[@fightme8859]

Shane Kennedy someone had to say it

[@cashewpistachio1826]

They sure are a great big pair of succulent hooters, aren't they @@fightme8859 ?

[@tc-zl5rs]

l

[@jaems]

6:30 He delivers the punchline precisely when Conan begins to interject, Nathan's a master of awkward timings.

[@ShivamSharma-5622]

That's impeccable timing.

[@elanzankman4399]

Great catch, I didn't notice that the first time around

[@iiiaiiin]

I'm convinced this is something he's practiced. Noticed how he talks over people a lot and it causes them to back off

[@josephfuller554]

@@iiiaiiin its a business tactic that he learned at one of Canada's top business schools where he got really good grades.

[@DunmoresMovieMania]

Conan's playing it perfectly as well. The fact that he's in on the gag, and still acts like he's being blindsided. 7:21 -- That body language of him looking after her, like such a WASTE of a guest, the regret in his body! Hilarious!

[@CCS565]

He seems so pissed off. Lol

[@BernieMadoff-zt5tx]

The thing that makes Conan so good is that he understands when his guest is doing a bit... and he plays along and plays his part to perfection, the way he just stared at Nathan was hilarious, I don’t know if this bit would’ve worked on any other talk show.

[@DavianSinner]

All guests on talk shows prepare and the hosts are in on all of it. They don't wing it. The goal is to appear as though they wing it.

[@rebeccahicks4949]

@@DavianSinner They might not wing it, but Kimmel or Fallon wouldn't have reacted the way Conan did. imo, it wouldn't have worked with them.

[@EvanPlaysPc]

@@rebeccahicks4949 I think it's the opposite to that the original comment said at the start, fallon and kimmel would completely overreact to try and sell the bit, they'd exclaim loud interactions to try too hard to look surprised and would try and make the joke swing the attention back to them. This whole bit is clearly scripted anyways, but part of why it works is Conan doesn't say too much, and shows everything through his expression, he lets the joke sink in overtime and gives Nathan all the punchlines. Literally everytime I've seen a bit involving fallon I have to turn it off because he always cuts people off with his own jokes which ruins any semblance of pacing, and is terrible at faking a real reaction to scripted moments

[@jerycaryy4342]

It amazes me that people believe talk shows and late night shows aren't scripted. You must be some sort of genius.

[@patreekotime4578]

He understands its a bit because they rehearsed it.... Thats why they have that clip....

[@AnkushMudgal0396]

Susan Sarandon not saying a single Damn word makes this 10 times funnier. Edit: Oh wow, thanks for the 9.2K likes, folks, and I hope you're all safe from Covid-19, and as healthy as ever.

[@yellowonesdontstop]

Ankush Mudgal and Conan staring in disbelief 😂

[@rookyofficial]

Agreed! When she got up to leave I bust out laughing haha

[@andrewp5732]

Lololol she actually assumed the role of a backup guest

[@leeanthony6101]

Ankush Mudgal )

[@NeilParkerTX]

Agree 1000000%. Susan executes this to perfection

[@RataStuey]

This is the kind of bit that Conan absolutely lives for. Wonderful, brilliantly creative absurdity. So much fun. The more I deep dive on Nathan the more impressed I am.

[@chaseihde7644]

I used to think that nobody could troll Conan harder than Norm McD, but this was just so beautiful. A masterclass.

[@BigbyOShaunessy]

This bit comes pretty close to, “… and board is spelled B O R E D.” At least Susan was in on it, while Norm savaged Courtney Thorne-Smith.

[@GooseShitEatingWhiner]

Canadian humoUr at its finest. 😄

[@HanifCarroll]

The "Damn, you're funny" from Conan at the end sounds so real and like genuine appreciation. Nathan really is an insanely talented comedian.

[@DunmoresMovieMania]

You KNOW that this whole bit "worked" for Conan to give him that compliment. You know that Nathan would have contacted the producers and run it by them, and they would have slaved for hours on how to logistically make it happen. The fact that all the elements came together was the capper for Conan. It makes HIS show look good as well.

[@Kyledude97]

I thought he was going to get Conan to switch to Susan on purpose so she could tell the wedding story for the third time 😂

[@cdherrington88]

Kyledude97 that would have been great, too!

[@partlyironic]

Oh my god yeah

[@Ffejro12256]

Ha ha. I literally laughed out when I read that and my son is yelling at me from his bedroom. "What are you laughing at?" I'll tell him when he's old enough to get Nathan Felder and that comment.

[@aa-xy4hg]

@@Ffejro12256 lucky kid

[@ElLenadorLA]

Like Susan even more for this. She got the tone of it perfectly. Nathan’s a genius.

[@chefjeff1366]

This is easily one of the best bits a guest has brought to any late night talk show. Would love to see Conan, Nathan and Susan hashing it out beforehand

[@elSethro]

Oh my god this was such a waste of Susan Sarandon's time. This is hilarious.

[@twigs9875]

seth No. this was Susan being awesome and messing with Conan.

[@petergriffin6260]

She got paid for doing nothing. Pefect use of time if u ask me

[@garbygarb31]

It’s scripted

[@goatcheese4me]

Conan usually caveats when something is unscripted, like "Folks I have no idea what is going on" or "this was not part of the plan". I would guesstimate that 95% of the rest of the time, like this time, is scripted and Susan was brought in under the show's dime.

[@TheMitchellExpress]

@@goatcheese4me Even when he says that its scripted.

[@OpenMind3000]

"I never heard of anybody doing this" XD Nathan and his show in a nutshell

[@jexikavindictive]

I wish some of your videos were in English!

[@charlieinfinite9434]

He pretty much Nathan For You'd Conan's show.

[@Shan2TheBoner1987]

I'm almost positive Andy Kaufman did this bit, I believe it is an homage to him.

[@trevorromney3589]

I love how Susan Sarandon always seems down to be in on the most ridiculous jokes. I think the fact that she does stuff like this and Mother Lover make her more of a legend than her Oscar performances XD

[@Tonyhouse1168]

Every Mother’s Day needs a Mother’s night (;

[@christophermichael5764]

Ah! A man of culture! @@Tonyhouse1168

[@tyreemarable3326]

They way he says *that’s not the clip* SENDS ME

[@nammertime]

hilarious lol... 'i guess i have a better booker than you do'

[@Yorubulut]

nammertime unfortunately he is right

[@pizzafacesuperleipoman8634]

I can feel the pain in Conan's face when he says that.

[@uur_mum]

It’s great though because he’s still dissing himself in the process of burning Conan

[@HeyDonutJudge]

I was waiting for him to say something like "My booker got me Susan Surandon. Your booker got you what.. Nathan Fielder.. So..."

[@hurzman]

The banter

[@CashisGreen98]

Nathan... is the ULTIMATE TROLL.

[@fsdsd1354]

Yes, that was the joke, which absolutely NO ONE in the audience got. Conan is easily the most talented pure comedian out there, and he has the absolute DUMBEST TBS viewership. What a joke. You can see Conan's face just in disgust of the dumbness, as they cheer on his cat story. The audience's role was to boo the cat story, they didn't get it.

[@jeffcountryman1276]

Yeah, Corey. Agreed. That went all down as planned. I think Fsd, you're not giving enough credit to the audience and perhaps read the entire thing wrong. I feel like Conan's audience would be familiar with Nathan at this point. If not, his dry sense of humor was pretty apparent. The fact that they had SS come out was a pretty big undertaking, so...I don't think lost on the crowd. I f---ing loved it. Nathan is great. And Conan, too.

[@Mega_Mikey]

Ylber Ilazi He’s the Canadian Sacha Baron Cohen

[@shannonjilbrooks7439]

Ylber Ilazi Yes!!

[@shannonjilbrooks7439]

Fsd Sd Dude, right!

[@PeterSedesse]

Conan is so good at let the guests being the center of attention. I can't imagine any other show working that bit so well.

[@mchase4]

After Susan walked out he should’ve said just in case Susan is bombing we got a backup guest to our backup guest.

[@frankiegallo95]

*Pulls out an even more famous back up

[@frostymarbles2655]

@@frankiegallo95 Brings out Jodie Foster

[@halfcentaur9836]

Hat on a hat

[@Malluminati]

That's the most Nathan thing to do 😂

[@theevilascotcompany9255]

Bring out Daniel Day Lewis.

[@dingdingdingdiiiiing]

This is utter brilliance. Nathan Fielder just invented a completely original guest appearance. And nobody can ever do it again.

[@fluffyrevenge22]

Conan straight up saying “damn you’re funny” at the end is totally an honor. Conan has been talking with some of the greatest comedians of the 90s all the way to the 2010s and he rarely ever compliments them like that and when he does it often doesn’t sound nearly as genuine as that did. Nathan fielder is almost definitely among the top 1000 comedians of all time and he undoubtedly deserves every bit of attention he gets

[@TheDarkLasombra]

I noticed that too. Conan seemed like he genuinely respected Nathan.

[@coliedeekenzo]

Absolutely! Nathan Fielder is one of the best! He’s definitely Underrated!

[@nelsonc3952]

"Damn you're funny" is the name of the special 2 hour finale

[@oystersclamscockles5777]

@@nelsonc3952 ​ The 2 hour special finale is called "Finding Frances" as per IMDB and Wikipedia and Comedy Central nowhere does it say it was ever called 'Damn you're funny" not even for a working title... You should link to your source if you think that is a fact because it seems he was complimenting him as there is absolutely no mention online of the finale being called that.

[@ComandaKronikk]

More like top 5

[@Artimao]

The best thing about Nathan's comedy is that it has so many levels. The mere fact that he had a backup was already funny, but his uncomfortable cat bit really top it

[@Skullkan6]

And then pulling the wrong clip with Susan Sarandon

[@internziko]

Such an amazing woman. And apparently she has an amazing sense of humor as well. Nathan is a genius

[@furiouhuzzah]

"Damn you're funny, Nathan Fielder." - Conan That's high praise right there.

[@popeyeisgood]

nathan for you is by far the funniest show for the last few years. nothing comes close to it yet. still going strong this season.

[@MrOneNye]

popeyeisgood 'the president show' beats it for me but not by much.

[@popeyeisgood]

if you look at how prolific nathan for you has been this president show is utterly insignificant in comparison. anything about trump is a joke and it is extra easy to make fun of retards than what nathan does.

[@MrOneNye]

popeyeisgood man I was trying to negate what you said but you're right. Only thing is that the president show is smart comedy. No one has touched the nuances of what's happening better than that show. For creativity its Nathan hands down but for insightful it's the president show. But Nathan takes it for genius when it comes new material and pushing comedic norms. So you're right.....for now......

[@popeyeisgood]

i will give president show a try. never meant to be rude to you though. i am just sick of hearing anything about trump.

[@MrOneNye]

popeyeisgood that's was rude? Didn't feel it lol And yea find the show and bing it and you'll be a fan by the second episode, guaranteed!!! If you remember come back and let me know what you think :)

[@jamesleske945]

God i love how Nathan tries 3 times to get up and hug Susan and he just pussies out each time

[@conanfan33]

I just love that Susan Sarandon was willing to participate in this bit. So cool of her. Great job by Nathan, Susan and Conan in this. Very funny.

[@dlepi40]

This is literally the most well crafted troll/comedy piece I've ever seen.

[@henrytawnn8694]

That's Nathan's entire comedy career. He's a genius.

[@turtle7633]

6:36 Nathan doesn't stop pausing until Conan starts talking, so he can start talking over him. niggas a genius on awkward

[@akrishna1729]

nathan's body language from 2:26 to 2:37 is literally unreal it's like he's in character even when the audience's attention is distinctly away from him

[@Nieghorn]

Nathan's insecurity after Conan talks to Susan was amazing! Ending was a nice touch as well.

[@americanenigma_5108]

If it was kimmel he would have talked and interrupted regularly when he was talking about his cats !!!! If it was Fallon he would have laughed so cringeworthy hard during the whole story Bless Conan for being great at improv and going along with the situation smartly and pretending to be awkward and silent throughout, that made it hilarious

[@allrequiredfields]

Right, and Conan's schtick is to act dumb and pretend to get angry. 🙄

[@allrequiredfields]

Right, and Conan's schtick is to act dumb and pretend to get angry. Also, you can't seriously believe any of this was improvised.

[@stephenwatchesyoutube]

allrequiredfields these shows aren’t scripted are you dumb? The host usually goes off of a list of questions and is briefed on the guest by the producers

[@RVizzle13]

Kimmel is 300% worse than Fallon

[@Devilish__]

Scoots McGee They all suck, except Conan. For the most part.

[@rookandpawn]

When Nathan started talking about his two cats I laughed out so much I was crying It was the most funniest thing I've ever seen It hurts.

[@vldmr_videohead]

Weird nobody's bringing up the fact Conan also acted the shіт outta this bit. He was obviously in on the whole thing but made it look like he wasn't to help sell us the illusion. God I love this show.

[@KidPersepolis]

In a strange way, I know this guy wasted my time, and am oddly content about it.

[@adamschlinker972]

Even Susan Sarandon listening to Nathan Fielder is great acting. Haha.

[@MrINSANITY321]

This honestly could be the greatest talk show bit of all time

[@lasse9706]

It’s right up there with Norm’s Jaques Gatino story.

[@pinwheelsbudddha4073]

The fact we’re horrified that Susan doesn’t make a peep is testament to her absolute awesomeness

[@brunoleite8380]

If it spoke then it's batteries would put it back in sleep mode because they forgot to charge it before the interview. It had been locked in a closet for two decades collecting dust.

[@zonefitzgerald]

She can walk in and people love her. That's power.

[@jsdigital]

This is art.

[@kingben9834]

How the hell is Susan Sarandon 71!?!

[@ianmci]

I know right haha GILF!

[@Galmondify]

Because she's had 71 birthdays

[@Matty80822]

woah no way

[@Prestonhlt]

Wut

[@assmane999]

I had to check that....damn, I am blown away. I thought 61 at the most. Wow. She makes 70 look like the new 50.

[@archiermanilo23]

Any other talk show, the host would keep interrupting Nathan and being like "BUT THAT'S SUSAN SARANDON!" and just not letting the joke play out organically, and I truly believe that.

[@cdbsk76]

I already hear Jimmy Fallon's voice just by reading your comment

[@onowahoo]

A lot of people are saying that in the comments but Carson absolutely knew how to let a joke breathe

[@eboylan09]

I love that Conan was slow blinking. You can tell he was really getting into character for the cat story.

[@Widmouno]

That was absolutely hilarious. Need more of this guy on the show!

[@therealtigertalk]

Check out his show Nathan for you on Comedy Central

[@JaBarge303]

All of his interviews are pure genius

[@Stoney-Jacksman]

no

[@avj8833]

Nathan comes in limited quantities but is packed with flavor. He's the wasabi of people.

[@avj8833]

PietreADI he actually has, like with the liquor store guy that drank his nephew's urine

[@ChaoticMatters]

Lol this is so creative

[@shannonjilbrooks7439]

ChaoticMatters Right! He is brilliant

[@heat4yoass]

Too bad Andy Kaufman is the first one to portray this type of character.

[@brodiemcgrath7741]

heat4yoass .... why’s it “too bad”

[@redmed10]

What's so creative about it?

[@loganjames7736]

This is literally what he does in his tv show

[@ronxinator9050]

So if Nathan Fielder is a bad talk show guest, and Eric Andre is a bad talk show *host* ? _I think I've struck gold_

[@Great_Lake_Surfer_]

Please yes. Let this happen

[@littlehamilton117]

I would pay to see that episode of the Eric Andre show

[@thelastdadonearth]

@@littlehamilton117 They would definitely try to out troll each other.

[@williamkim8866]

Eric would probably win. Nathan is an incredible character actor, but he's up against somebody just being himself (a psychopath who enjoys torture).

[@robcampbell3387]

@@williamkim8866 If this ever happened then they would definitely plan/collaborate beforehand. Even though they have really different approaches they both have super similar senses of humor and love to make other people as uncomfortable as possible. Those two would be unstoppable as a duo

[@moonbread2334]

at 5:54 when Nathan's voice breaks on "okay well um...." and then tells the rest of his story in a weakened, higher pitch voice. Sooo understated and absolutely brilliant

[@TheGabefilms]

I died when the clip played and he said “That’s the wrong clip” 😂

[@Phurzt]

This is like an evolution of Norm's interviews, where the guest controls the crowd and the show with nothing more than wit and simple comedic timing. This guy is a genius and hilarious.

[@matthewsawczyn6592]

Conan is so good about letting bits "breathe". Most comics feel like they need to fill the silence, but he knows to let it live longer for a laugh

[@wilaustu]

Conan said that his vision for his show is for it be a talk show where everything is just gradually coming apart, so I imagine he loved this bit that Nathan came up with.

[@dseagolong]

Aw, Conan's "damn you're funny" at the end was so genuine, from one craftsman to another.

[@jennhoff03]

Totally!

[@YarrBr0]

Susan Sarandon is awesome for doing this. She expresses so much without saying a word.

[@emilflognoid1532]

I just realized how weird it is that so many famous people have sat in a seat that Andy Richters butt preheated

[@annmarieoconnell9735]

Hahhahahah

[@pricerowland]

Nathan is so beautiful, I always say he could be a model on cat food bags

[@thedevicebook]

One could even call him The Hunk.

[@BoundaryBreak]

kind of like a Andy Kaufman bit

[@Jacobmelrose26]

Lmao. I was just watching some Boundary Break before this. Your vids are dope dude!

[@Yieldman2009]

BOUNDARY BREAK!

[@macdaddy3803]

An*

[@franciscofarias6385]

Yes! That's what I was thinking! He's really a heir to Andy Kaufman. I really think Andy would love Nathan for You.

[@callum7081]

Boundary breaaaaaaak!

[@SocietyMusic123]

Nathan can do no wrong! So funny!

[@nateofalltrades1448]

Society Music Thanks, I try

[@lr6884]

This is the first I'd ever seen or heard of Nathan Fielder. I am now a devoted fan for life.

[@tashadent150]

This never gets old and the fact that she did this with a straight face is comedy gold 😂

[@gabecooper8408]

This guy is the most insane comedian I’ve seen in a while and he puts on this deadpan persona. Check out his show he’s pretty ballsy

[@cajunbardgett5776]

You wouldn't think it but yeah he actually has nerves of steel lmfao And he's a genius.

[@rollomaughfling380]

It's not much of a put-on. He's extremely deadpan irl.

[@L7U]

LOL this interview was basicly an episode of nathan for you

[@Ffejro12256]

The layup to the "guard cat" comment was comedy gold. Timing is everything and Nathan F has that skill down to a T.

[@henryvanslooten6657]

Love his show. He is so helpful to small business owners.

[@shmookins]

He sounds like Tina (Bob's Burgers).

[@iamkarnold8562]

he played one of her love interests on the show

[@andyanderson717]

He played two!

[@RustyPipesable]

He sounds like Mike Birbiglia to me.

[@rafdcs]

He sounds like Tig Notaro.

[@shmookins]

He speaks like her (slowly and using short sentences) but otherwise I don't see the similarity. He does sound very similar to the Tina voice actor though.

[@torpedex4600]

Nathan: so my cat guards my bedroom... and uh.. you know how sometimes you have like a guard dog? so shes like uhh............................. Conan: like a guardca- Nathan: like a guardcat yea haha Genius.

[@DunmoresMovieMania]

Timing.

[@stonewallperformance]

I love how Conan finally just lets him self laugh at the end there, you can tell he's trying so hard to keep it in and stay serious lol

[@jodojodo6406]

This guy is the king of comedic timing the long pause before saying guard cat

[@traupman84]

Nathan's a god damn genius

[@Schmidteren]

ending was great. That was sincere from both sides. Well deserved and genuine praise.

[@jaredjones3537]

In a way he is our Andy Kauffman. When is he actually being real? Is his entire life devoted to awkwardness? I love it

[@jennhoff03]

What a perfect parallel!

[@jadeaslain6327]

This is the funniest thing I've seen in such a long time. Susan almost loses it for a moment there, when she smiles and turns her head away. This bit is genius!

[@hallow6902]

Nathan Fielder and Aubrey Plaza would be the most awkward combination ever.

[@christophermichael5764]

I WANT TO SEE THIS

[@kurbaga6041]

i feel like they would just start making out

[@christophermichael5764]

@@kurbaga6041 your username might be the greatest ever

[@kurbaga6041]

@@christophermichael5764 thanks, yours is very average

[@christophermichael5764]

@@kurbaga6041 that's what she said (the other she...whoever that is)

[@Tobyee]

Nathan is the only person who can catch Conan OFF GUARD lol That backup clip got me so bad 😂

[@jeffha3]

Toby Creation so you think Conan, the owner and executive of the show Conan, had no prior knowledge of Susan Sarandon's appearance on his show? I suppose the WWE is real too, right?

[@Ogoldeliymetal]

it is possible )))

[@TheAlmdal]

ahhaha

[@yesidoskate]

it's all planned, hate to burst your bubble

[@thesmileyfacedballoon9492]

Lol notice they even had another Conan mug laid out for her. So I'm pretty sure Conan was aware.

[@Air.keccc1]

Nathan: “thats not the clip” The audience: “WOOOOOOOOO”

[@brittdei]

Conan’s expression throughout the cat stories, staring at Susan and back at Nathan, hilarious!! 😂😂😂😂

[@DifferentWhenYouSay]

He hates talking about his own show. He really, really does.

[@ryankeogh219]

his character does*

[@LexorTheUber]

I don't think so, I think he is just funny, outside the box, and calculated. He doesn't need to tell people about his show, he just needs to intrigue them and be memorable. I think he'll avoid talking about his show purposefully, but not out of hate.

[@SJNaka101]

I think he doesnt want his show to be too high profile so he can keep doing it without people knowing who he is

[@ashleycaveda]

Conan's facial expression while Nathan is talking about his cats is my favorite thing about this clip!

[@ManuBeker2]

This is why Connan is the best host. He inmediatelly gets the joke and he quickly figures out how to play off Nathan's awkwardness and the back-up guest premise to make the interaction and the joke as funny as possible.

[@itsacorporatething]

He’s in on the joke

[@SimonASNG]

Do you think someone might have noticed Susan in the Green Room? Everyone in the show was in on the joke.

[@DueySR]

I love the subtle background humour of Nathan wondering if he's supposed to stand up or not when Susan walks out. He looks around, goes to stand up, nopes out of it, sits down, looks around again, goes to stand up and nopes out again lmao.

[@yung_broccolini]

Nathan is literally a comedic genius, so underrated