Conan O’Brien, a self-described straight edge who “keeps cutting things out” of his life, is being gently talked into edibles by his own assistant. Two weeks in, he has managed to nibble a quarter of one gummy. The High Times connection goes back 20 years, to a bong he accepted on live TV.
A few weeks ago, Conan O’Brien’s executive assistant, Sona Movsesian, brought several tins containing cannabis gummies to the Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend podcast.
“I don’t really do anything,” the redheaded host said about using marijuana, other substances or alcohol. “I used to enjoy some wine, but I don’t even do that anymore. I just keep cutting things out of my life.” Then, to Movsesian, he explained: “I’ve been a little intrigued lately because you’ve always preached the positive qualities of edibles. I never did it, never tried it. But you have said that more than anyone you know, you think I would benefit from these.”
She brought a bag full of her “favorite brand,” Camino gummies. “This one is for energy.”
“Do you think I need energy?” O’Brien asked.
“They taste good,” Movsesian said. “Some just make you feel good.”
“I’ve never felt good,” O’Brien joked. “What’s that like?”
“Things will be funny to you that have never been funny before.”
“Things are always funny to me that no one else thinks is funny.”
“You make comedy for potheads,” Movsesian maintained.
She passed him a “chill one that will mellow you out.” O’Brien did not sample them on air and took them home.
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Author: Steve Bloom / High Times
