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  • In the spring of 2000, Conan delivered these words of wisdom to Harvard’s graduating seniors: "When all else fails, you always have delusion."
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Komentáře • 480

  • @genm4827
    @genm4827 Před 4 lety +1672

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

    • @high-defRJ
      @high-defRJ Před 4 lety +29

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

    • @aabhinnav
      @aabhinnav Před 3 lety +10

      ya, a big leap from the black and white era

    • @daemon2470
      @daemon2470 Před 2 lety

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

    • @ananyakishore3731
      @ananyakishore3731 Před 2 lety +12

      @@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
      @Aaron-vr4yr Před 2 lety +3

      Slava Ukraini!

  • @TheNotSid
    @TheNotSid Před 4 lety +972

    Imagine being the sign language interpreter for this

  • @atibaaier5426
    @atibaaier5426 Před 4 lety +824

    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
      @christopherduggan6272 Před 4 lety +21

      this is why i believe he should run for president

    • @adamharrold407
      @adamharrold407 Před rokem +7

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

    • @user-mb4qs7tg8d
      @user-mb4qs7tg8d Před 3 měsíci

      If only Norm got the late late show

  • @SP-po1sd
    @SP-po1sd Před 4 lety +470

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

    • @nayuki2020
      @nayuki2020 Před 4 lety +11

      answer: he does it on purpose.

    • @sunshine3914
      @sunshine3914 Před 4 lety +15

      Genius recognizes despair and overcompensates.

    • @TheAlchemist1089
      @TheAlchemist1089 Před 4 lety +7

      Comedians are supposed to be smart

    • @troyancheta3803
      @troyancheta3803 Před 3 lety +6

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

    • @nehemiahmarcus308
      @nehemiahmarcus308 Před 2 lety +1

      Fred Gwynne (Herman Munster) went to Harvard.

  • @brendancolliander4438
    @brendancolliander4438 Před 4 lety +446

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

  • @rolandoiiibarra8818
    @rolandoiiibarra8818 Před 4 lety +311

    20yrs later, he still looking pretty young

  • @alfreadropo8870
    @alfreadropo8870 Před 4 lety +339

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

    • @abp8042
      @abp8042 Před 4 lety +8

      Same here dude

    • @abp8042
      @abp8042 Před 4 lety +7

      But this time will past

    • @lupitaservin1994
      @lupitaservin1994 Před 4 lety +8

      Same!! I went on a Conan CZcams 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
      @leowu988 Před 2 lety +2

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

    • @ES-lx6vv
      @ES-lx6vv Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @dollheart1308
    @dollheart1308 Před 4 lety +103

    "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.

  • @alexf4894
    @alexf4894 Před 4 lety +309

    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.

  • @tylerg7921
    @tylerg7921 Před 4 lety +194

    "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.

  • @luisfelix1
    @luisfelix1 Před 4 lety +175

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

  • @RemixN007
    @RemixN007 Před 4 lety +143

    Feels like Conan travelled back in time to give this speech

  • @StuffedBox
    @StuffedBox Před 4 lety +57

    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

  • @vishnuvarma7576
    @vishnuvarma7576 Před 4 lety +219

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

    • @Casey5693
      @Casey5693 Před 4 lety +11

      I can't wait for the 2040 commencement speech.

  • @jchootie
    @jchootie Před 4 lety +166

    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
      @9999rahul9999 Před 4 lety +13

      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!

  • @rogermcgrath7946
    @rogermcgrath7946 Před 4 lety +126

    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
      @tanu5401 Před 3 lety +5

      Exactly! That's always been Conan's goal

  • @sanjayasampath4568
    @sanjayasampath4568 Před 4 lety +397

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

    • @Zetsuke4
      @Zetsuke4 Před 4 lety +13

      Lol

    •  Před 4 lety

      @@Zetsuke4 why do i always find you

    • @Zetsuke4
      @Zetsuke4 Před 4 lety +2

      @ I'm a big fan of coco

  • @chriscyborg2187
    @chriscyborg2187 Před 4 lety +118

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

    • @assmode101
      @assmode101 Před 4 lety +1

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

  • @MrGopalrockz
    @MrGopalrockz Před 4 lety +65

    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.

  • @Anasyub
    @Anasyub Před rokem +8

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

  • @jithinn1001
    @jithinn1001 Před 4 lety +516

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

    • @georgesotiriou7051
      @georgesotiriou7051 Před 4 lety +34

      In various ways.

    • @hi-vv3jo
      @hi-vv3jo Před 4 lety +48

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

    • @jithinn1001
      @jithinn1001 Před 4 lety

      @@hi-vv3jo 🤣

    • @bahiya94
      @bahiya94 Před 3 lety +2

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

    • @delfigalo_5398
      @delfigalo_5398 Před 3 měsíci

      he said 2002 conan looked fatter. he looks normal here

  • @BirbalBonifaceMusoba
    @BirbalBonifaceMusoba Před 4 lety +21

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

  • @meosh930
    @meosh930 Před 4 lety +16

    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
    @azzu12 Před 4 lety +13

    Conan is a phenomenal commencement speaker. He delivers everytime.

  • @sugandhan8823
    @sugandhan8823 Před 4 lety +57

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

  • @jamespacia8610
    @jamespacia8610 Před 4 lety +17

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

  • @pablolloyd1450
    @pablolloyd1450 Před 2 lety +9

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

  • @onesubbeforequarantineends2760

    I want to go to Harvard now just for this.

    • @realprisec
      @realprisec Před 4 lety +13

      Snickerbeast ok, “sneaker beast”

    • @ghostrecon755
      @ghostrecon755 Před 4 lety

      @@realprisec 😂😂😂

    • @mtgisahero
      @mtgisahero Před 4 lety +6

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

    • @theswissmiss69
      @theswissmiss69 Před 4 lety +1

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

    • @lawliet2263
      @lawliet2263 Před 4 lety +1

      Lmaaooo

  • @Casey5693
    @Casey5693 Před 4 lety +14

    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.

  • @andrewbreeding4972
    @andrewbreeding4972 Před 3 lety +6

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

  • @TheSavageBountyHunter
    @TheSavageBountyHunter Před 4 lety +8

    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🤩✊🏽❤

  • @g0rtat86
    @g0rtat86 Před 4 lety +14

    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!

  • @TheQuestionseeker
    @TheQuestionseeker Před 3 lety +9

    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

  • @mahirsudad2311
    @mahirsudad2311 Před 4 lety +10

    This is his best commencement speech by far.

  • @nbvw3
    @nbvw3 Před 4 měsíci +1

    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.

  • @aok1425
    @aok1425 Před 4 lety +10

    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

  • @badrmoubile9219
    @badrmoubile9219 Před 4 lety +7

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

  • @canonballsimp
    @canonballsimp Před 4 lety +47

    Shortly after this, colour TV was invented.

  • @callasiegrist6979
    @callasiegrist6979 Před 4 lety +24

    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 :)

  • @jeffreynunya4716
    @jeffreynunya4716 Před 4 lety +55

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

    • @campeador94
      @campeador94 Před 4 lety +1

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

    • @GregoMorgan
      @GregoMorgan Před 4 lety +5

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

    • @campeador94
      @campeador94 Před 4 lety

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

    • @brookerenee
      @brookerenee Před 4 lety +1

      That's the joke.

    • @GraceLove33
      @GraceLove33 Před 2 lety

      @@campeador94 he was joking lol

  • @messsatsu4118
    @messsatsu4118 Před 3 lety +4

    September a year later, America would change forever.

  • @quill404
    @quill404 Před 3 lety +4

    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?

  • @binazirissenova9382
    @binazirissenova9382 Před 4 lety +12

    oh my god, this is the content i subscribed for

  • @edwinjohnson2130
    @edwinjohnson2130 Před 4 lety +3

    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.......

  • @kbrock9146
    @kbrock9146 Před 4 lety +11

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

  • @YouTubeDave-tp7ij
    @YouTubeDave-tp7ij Před rokem +3

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

  • @Badar2310
    @Badar2310 Před 4 lety +3

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

  • @ericmaltzer269
    @ericmaltzer269 Před 4 lety +7

    Still one of the greatest graduation speeches of all time

  • @grade21
    @grade21 Před 2 lety +4

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

  • @AndNoted
    @AndNoted Před 4 lety +6

    He really became the greatest talk show host of all time

  • @JeSUusYeaH
    @JeSUusYeaH Před 4 lety +34

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

  • @chriscyborg2187
    @chriscyborg2187 Před 4 lety +16

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

  • @mikek6832
    @mikek6832 Před 4 lety +762

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

    • @guislarcia6423
      @guislarcia6423 Před 4 lety +37

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

    • @zeer9095
      @zeer9095 Před 4 lety +74

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

    • @Girneosny
      @Girneosny Před 4 lety +72

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

    • @KDrop84
      @KDrop84 Před 4 lety +3

      Hell no

    • @Hassan-pe2mu
      @Hassan-pe2mu Před 4 lety +25

      1 out of 4 in that crowd is unemployed now !

  • @simarjeetnagpal
    @simarjeetnagpal Před 4 lety +29

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

  • @frerejacques9542
    @frerejacques9542 Před 4 lety +4

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

  • @JobinJosephkurian
    @JobinJosephkurian Před 4 lety +5

    Literally the greatest speech in harvard history.

  • @dankhalilbantuas582
    @dankhalilbantuas582 Před 4 lety +11

    I really want to meet this guy someday...

  • @user-zr7yn2rb5v
    @user-zr7yn2rb5v Před 4 lety +4

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

  • @rackskrech5621
    @rackskrech5621 Před 4 lety +7

    Such a good monologue, a great writer very amusing

  • @vijayantmehla7776
    @vijayantmehla7776 Před 4 lety +2

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

  • @thiyaphea
    @thiyaphea Před 4 lety +6

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

  • @jakeyboo7
    @jakeyboo7 Před 4 lety +5

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

  • @Edward-gi7yp
    @Edward-gi7yp Před 4 lety +59

    First time catching an upload inside of a minute.

    • @ikuep
      @ikuep Před 4 lety +1

      Congratulations!

  • @catalinacurio
    @catalinacurio Před 4 lety +14

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

  • @ilangilang7185
    @ilangilang7185 Před 3 lety +3

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

  • @windmacher
    @windmacher Před 4 lety +3

    Respect, effort put in made you genuine.

  • @PingYJ7750
    @PingYJ7750 Před 4 lety +48

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

  • @anonym58063
    @anonym58063 Před 2 lety +6

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

  • @PeepChirpQ
    @PeepChirpQ Před 4 lety +65

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

  • @pocoloco285
    @pocoloco285 Před 4 lety +2

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

  • @samulai
    @samulai Před 4 lety +7

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

  • @wabisabiwabisabi3751
    @wabisabiwabisabi3751 Před 4 lety +2

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

  • @jdhuh1
    @jdhuh1 Před 4 lety +4

    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.

  • @user-rj1qg2if7n
    @user-rj1qg2if7n Před 4 lety +4

    That ending bit was gold

  • @RobertMcEvily
    @RobertMcEvily Před 4 lety +3

    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."

  • @LandoCalani404
    @LandoCalani404 Před 10 měsíci

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

  • @realKnowItAll
    @realKnowItAll Před 4 lety +33

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

  • @DenisovichDev
    @DenisovichDev Před 2 lety +4

    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

  • @vageeshajm990
    @vageeshajm990 Před 4 lety +10

    Conan is oasis in the desert of late night show.

  • @user-po3ir2tx5z
    @user-po3ir2tx5z Před rokem +1

    If you enjoyed this, do yourself a favor and go watch his Dartmouth commencement speech in 2011 after he lost the Tonight Show. It's one of the most sublime and truly helpful I've ever heard.

  • @danverzhao9912
    @danverzhao9912 Před 4 lety +2

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

  • @ArinGokdemir
    @ArinGokdemir Před 4 lety +4

    Beautiful speech and laugh out loud funny!

  • @simarjeetnagpal
    @simarjeetnagpal Před 4 lety +11

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

  • @whataappp691
    @whataappp691 Před 4 lety +11

    The girl in the back is who I look for reaction

  • @arryacc
    @arryacc Před 4 lety +4

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

  • @shan8767
    @shan8767 Před 4 lety +1

    Conan is like fine wine gets better with time

  • @anraymcneil6447
    @anraymcneil6447 Před rokem

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

  • @himavan221
    @himavan221 Před 4 lety +2

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

  • @alikahaei9305
    @alikahaei9305 Před 4 lety +3

    This was a true masterpiece

  • @hi-vv3jo
    @hi-vv3jo Před 4 lety +1

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

  • @General2528342
    @General2528342 Před 4 lety +7

    at 9:41 his old boston accent almost slips on "pause"

    • @alexkimball7131
      @alexkimball7131 Před 4 lety +1

      It's actually not. It's a common speech phenomenon where the eyes see an upcoming word in the sentence and your brain pronounces those sounds too soon, messing up an earlier word.
      In this case, when he says "pause" his brain saw the word "voice" coming just a few words later, and accidentally mixed the two together.

  • @haitiancreolewithluciano
    @haitiancreolewithluciano Před 4 lety +2

    *Oh my gosh! Conan does it again*

  • @da3855
    @da3855 Před rokem +1

    “When all else fails, you always have delusion.”
    I’m writing this on my mirror 😂

  • @QueenSince
    @QueenSince Před 4 lety +17

    If I ever met Conan back then I’m would’ve held on and never let go 😂😂

  • @davideanes3425
    @davideanes3425 Před 4 lety +3

    This was the year 2000 and everyone looking blue... Makes me think about that one song from this era lol... You know what I’m talking ‘bout y’all!!

    • @jdhuh1
      @jdhuh1 Před 4 lety +2

      David Eanes I'm literally seeing blue in this video.The background is blue, Conans shirt and tie are blue, even some of the guests are so blue...da ba Dee da ba di.

  • @gagankarna9273
    @gagankarna9273 Před 4 lety +1

    I had been waiting for this video for so long.

  • @Cludensyo
    @Cludensyo Před 4 lety +4

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

  • @jealainelarracas2121
    @jealainelarracas2121 Před 4 lety +6

    so conan does commencement speeches every 10 years? Definitely expecting the 2030 one ❤️

  • @JakeCuster
    @JakeCuster Před 4 lety +8

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

  • @TellyBuhay
    @TellyBuhay Před 4 lety +1

    Been looking for this. Finally!