Conan O’Brien’s iconic swooping bangs, a part of the Team Coco logo, have gone missing this week in favor of a slicked-back look that ages the comedian several decades. His character in this summer’s Toy Story 5, a talking toilet-training toy, even sported them during a fantasy sequence. However, the new look is a result of a bad scalp sunburn, which he explained on his podcast.
As he tells it, when Conan O’Brien attended the opening ceremony for President Obama’s Presidential Center, he was feeling very proud of himself for remembering to put sunblock on his face before the outdoor event. However, he wasn’t wearing a hat, and “a day or two later, I feel like my skull is on fire. Then two days after that, my skull is really itchy, and whenever I itch it… White freckled confetti is pouring off of my head. It’s disgusting.”
The Sunburn Incident
To treat the burn, Conan O’Brien rubbed oil onto his head — before realizing that he would have to be on camera to record that day’s podcast. Cue the jokes about joining the Thunderbirds from Grease and turning into Gordon Gekko from the movie Wall Street. Hopefully, Conan O’Brien’s scalp heals soon and his hair can return to normal, because the new look is unsettling. Check out his full explanation below.
Conan O’Brien’s fans are eagerly waiting for his iconic bangs to return, and it will be interesting to see how he incorporates his new look into his upcoming projects, including Toy Story 5. The comedian’s ability to laugh at himself and make light of uncomfortable situations is part of his charm, and his fans appreciate his honesty and humor. As Conan O’Brien continues to entertain and inspire his audience, his iconic hair will surely be back to its usual glory in no time.
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