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CONAN O'BRIEN | CHICKEN SHOP DATE

Amelia Dimoldenberg

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Warm-up Questions

From the title, what do you think a “Chicken Shop Date” is?
What kind of conversation do you expect between Conan O’Brien and someone on a “date”?
Do you think this video will be serious or mostly comedy? Why?

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CONAN O'BRIEN | CHICKEN SHOP DATE

Starting the “date”: age jokes, names, and first impressions (00:00 – 03:28)

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1. What do they try to do at the start?

Time their sips so they happen at the same time
Order food at the same time
Take a photo together

2. What nickname is mentioned for the speaker?

Pumpkin
Spider-Man
Coco

3. How does the speaker answer the question about the secret to a long-lasting relationship?

Spending a lot of time apart
Always traveling together
Never arguing

CONAN O'BRIEN | CHICKEN SHOP DATE

Humor differences, manners, hair talk, and acting/romcom jokes (03:28 – 06:52)

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1. According to the speaker, what do Americans like in humor?

Only serious political jokes
People falling down and fart noises
Quiet, subtle jokes only

2. What does the speaker say they once thought about getting?

A wig
A new microphone
A tattoo

3. In the role-play, what food do they call “chips” in that “world”?

Chicken wings
French fries
Onion rings

CONAN O'BRIEN | CHICKEN SHOP DATE

Lincoln facts, flies, being single, confidence, and ending the date (06:52 – 10:23)

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1. What “favorite fact” does the speaker give about President Lincoln?

Lincoln loved chicken shops
Lincoln was born in Los Angeles
The speaker says they are exactly Lincoln’s height

2. Why does the other person say the speaker is single?

Because they don’t like chips
Because they travel too much
Because they are intimidating

3. What does the other person say about their chemistry near the end?

They have no chemistry at all
If you could bottle this chemistry, you’d be rich
Their chemistry is totally normal

CONAN O'BRIEN | CHICKEN SHOP DATE

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1. What is the overall tone of the conversation?

Mostly humorous and teasing
Mostly angry and argumentative
Mostly serious and romantic

2. Which topic appears multiple times as a comparison point in the conversation?

Other celebrity dates and “chemistry”
Sports teams and competition
Cooking recipes and instructions

3. What communication style is common in this video?

Sarcasm/irony and playful insults
Formal interview questions only
Direct compliments with no jokes

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

CONAN O'BRIEN | CHICKEN SHOP DATE

Is it ever okay to joke about someone’s age or appearance? Why or why not?
The speaker says the secret to a long-lasting relationship is spending a lot of time apart. Do you agree? What else matters?
What differences do you notice between humor styles in different countries or cultures? Give an example.
The other person says the speaker is “intimidating.” What makes someone seem intimidating, and how can they seem more approachable?