• Tue, March 25, 2025
  • Thu, March 27, 2025
  • Mon, March 24, 2025
  • Sat, March 29, 2025
  • Wed, March 26, 2025
  • Fri, March 28, 2025
  • Fri, April 4, 2025
  • Mon, March 31, 2025
  • Tue, April 8, 2025
  • Sun, April 6, 2025
  • Thu, April 10, 2025
  • Sun, April 13, 2025
  • Wed, April 9, 2025
  • Fri, April 11, 2025
  • Wed, April 16, 2025

Conan O'Brien decries 'bullies' while receiving Kennedy Center's Mark Twain Prize

Conan O'Brien accepted the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor on Sunday with a not-so-subtle broadside against President Donald Trump, whose takeover of the Kennedy Center, which awarded the prize, has shaken the arts world.
Conan O'Brien was honored with the Kennedy Center's Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, where he used his acceptance speech to denounce bullies. During the event, which took place in Washington, D.C., O'Brien humorously reflected on his career and the nature of comedy, emphasizing that while comedians often target the powerful, they should not become bullies themselves. He shared insights into his approach to comedy, stating that the best humor comes from a place of empathy and understanding, not from cruelty. The ceremony featured tributes from fellow comedians and celebrities, celebrating O'Brien's contributions to comedy through his work on late-night television and his unique brand of humor.

Read the Full Reuters Article at:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/conan-obrien-decries-bullies-while-receiving-kennedy-centers-mark-twain-prize/ar-AA1Byw8B

Like: 👍