"Conan O'Brien Exposes Bizarre Oscar Statue Rules for Promos"

In a surprising twist of events, former Oscars host Conan O'Brien recently shared an amusing yet baffling encounter with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. On his podcast, "Conan Needs a Friend," O'Brien recounted how the Academy rejected his promotional ad ideas for the ceremony. He had envisioned a series of ads where he and a 9-foot tall Oscar statue would be depicted in a domestic partnership, tackling everyday couple disputes.

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O'Brien humorously described one scenario where the Oscar statue would be lounging on a couch, with him vacuuming nearby and asking it to lift its feet or help with chores. However, the Academy firmly opposed this idea. "We wanted to do it and they just said, 'No, no no, that can't happen,'" O'Brien shared.

The comedian was shocked to learn about the strict rules surrounding the Oscar statue's depiction. An Academy representative explained that the statue "can never be horizontal," likening it to a sacred relic. Additionally, O'Brien revealed that the Academy insisted the statue must always be portrayed "naked," dashing his idea of the Oscar statue dressed as an apron-clad housewife serving leftovers.

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While these rules might seem odd, the Academy has the authority to enforce them. It's disappointing that we missed out on seeing O'Brien's creative vision in action. Fans are hopeful that he'll bring his unique humor to the Oscars again, perhaps in 2026.