Conan O’Brien reveals rejected Oscars jokes on podcast

Conan O’Brien discussed strict rules surrounding the Oscars on his podcast, revealing that his humorous ideas about the Oscar statuette were rejected. He mentioned that the Academy prohibits the statuette from being horizontal, calling it a "religious icon." O’Brien also shared that some jokes were cut just before the ceremony, with changes made backstage. He emphasized the extensive preparation that went into his performance, which included jabs at Timothée Chalamet and a cameo by Adam Sandler. During the ceremony, O’Brien humorously referenced Chalamet's recent bike incident and his nomination for Best Actor. He noted the positive crowd response to his jokes throughout the evening.