Late-Night TV Hosts: A Comedy Primer

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The discussion centers around opinions on late-night television hosts, particularly Conan O'Brien and Jay Leno. Participants express strong preferences, with some praising Conan for his unique humor and willingness to make fun of himself, while others find him arrogant and his comedy juvenile. Leno is favored by several users for his style, though he is criticized by others for being unfunny and boring. The conversation touches on the generational divide in humor appreciation, with some arguing that Conan's style appeals more to younger audiences, while others prefer more subtle, adult humor exemplified by shows like "Frasier." There are mixed feelings about other hosts like David Letterman and Carson Daly, with some finding them uninteresting. The thread reflects a broader debate about the evolution of late-night comedy and the varying tastes of audiences.

Who is God of late night television

  • David Letterman

    Votes: 2 10.0%
  • Jay Leno

    Votes: 4 20.0%
  • Conan O'Brien

    Votes: 13 65.0%
  • Carson Daly

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Craig Ferguson

    Votes: 1 5.0%

  • Total voters
    20
  • #51
hypnagogue said:
wow, I guess we'll just have to agree to disagree, because apparently our senses of humor are completely orthogonal. Vive la difference!
Apparently. :smile:
 
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  • #52
Evo said:
Wow, I can't stand Conan O'Brian. He is so full of himself. I guess his humor appeals to the very young? :confused:

Leno is my favorite.

Yeah but Leno... well, nevermind.
 
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