Conan O'Brien Roasts AI, Netflix, and Long Speeches at Oscars

So, Conan O'Brien finally got his moment in the Oscar spotlight, and what did he do? Exactly what we'd all hope for—roast everything in sight, from AI to Netflix to those never-ending acceptance speeches. And honestly, wasn't it time the Academy let a true comedy legend take the stage? I mean, sure, he's a 'four-time Oscar viewer' (as they so humbly announced), but that's just another way of saying 'long overdue host.'

Emerging from Demi Moore's Back? Classic Conan

Before even stepping on stage, Conan had already won the night. In a pre-taped bit, he dramatically emerged from Demi Moore’s back—because, of course, that's how all great Oscar hosts should make their entrance. Was it weird? Absolutely. Did it make any sense? Not one bit. But was it peak Conan O’Brien? 100%.

At this point, the Oscars might as well lean fully into absurdity every year. Imagine a future where all hosts are CGI deepfakes, created in real-time by AI-generated audience engagement metrics. Oh wait... did Netflix already patent that idea?

Roasting AI Like It's Overcooked Awards Night Catering

Speaking of AI, Conan wasn't about to let Hollywood's current favorite frenemy off the hook. With AI-generated content slowly creeping into every aspect of entertainment, from screenplays to deepfake actors, you knew he was going to take a swing at it.

Maybe he joked about how AI-written scripts have all the emotional depth of a text-to-speech voice reading a Wikipedia page. Or perhaps he mentioned how AI could have handled the hosting gig with fewer awkward pauses—but ten times the existential dread. Either way, the irony of Hollywood relying so much on artificial intelligence while also being terrified of it was definitely not lost on him.

Netflix? More Like 'Never-Ending Film Experiments'

Naturally, Netflix got its share of jabs. How could it not? Conan's the kind of guy who probably misses the good old days when award-winning films didn't have algorithms deciding their plot twists.

You have to wonder: did he roast Netflix for stretching every movie concept into a five-part limited series? Or maybe he mocked their unwavering commitment to releasing ten million projects a year, ensuring at least one unintentionally becomes a critical darling. Either way, the message was clear—sometimes, less is more, even in the streaming era.

Long Speeches: The Eternal Challenge

Now, what would an Oscars roast be without mentioning the absolute endurance test that is the acceptance speech marathon? Conan surely had something to say about that.

Perhaps he joked that some speeches lasted longer than the films themselves. Or maybe he suggested an AI-powered speech summarizer that auto-trims any speech over 30 seconds. Imagine the chaos. Imagine the efficiency. Imagine the outraged A-list celebrities clutching their unspoken thank-you lists.

A Memorable Night of Comedy and Chaos

At the end of the night, Conan O'Brien did exactly what he does best—poke fun at the absurdity of it all while reminding everyone why live TV is still worth watching. Whether he torched AI, Netflix, or Hollywood's legendary inability to keep an awards show under four hours, one thing's for sure: the Oscars needed this. And honestly? So did we.

So, what do you think? Should Conan return next year, or should we just let AI generate a holographic host instead? Let the debate begin.