In a moment that has since become the stuff of late-night legend, Conan O’Brien delivered what some are calling the most epic correction in talk show history. The scene unfolded back in 2003 during an appearance by Jennifer Garner on Late Night with Conan O’Brien, where the conversation took a memorable turn.
The Set-Up: A Grammar Lesson Gone Wrong
Jennifer Garner, promoting her hit show Alias, decided to give Conan a little grammar lesson. As the conversation flowed, Conan used the word “snuck,” prompting Garner to interject with a confident correction. “Snuck isn’t a word, Conan,” she said with a teasing tone, adding, “You went to Harvard, you should know that.” It was a playful jab, aimed at the Ivy League-educated host, but little did Garner know, she had just set the stage for one of the most iconic talk show moments ever.
Conan’s Brilliant Retort
Without missing a beat, Conan, known for his quick wit, responded with a line that has been replayed countless times since: “You should know I went to the Harvard driving school. They didn’t teach me much there but I can parallel park like a b*stard.” The studio erupted in laughter as Conan pulled out a dictionary, proving that “snuck” was indeed a word, leaving Garner momentarily stunned.
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