Jon Glaser Explains the Origins Of Conan’s ‘Slipnutz’

The Oral History of Conan’s ‘Slipnutz,’ As Told by Founding Member Jon Glaser

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Jon Glaser stopped by the Vulture spot at New York Comic Con, and he and host Natalie Walker turned back the clock a little to chat about what is arguably his most important contribution to the comedy world: Slipnutz. Glaser explained the origin of the Conan sketch (an extremely genteel take on what would happen if you tried to book the band Slipknot for a gig but messed it up), what it’s like to bear the burden of Slipnutz fame, and actually opening for Slipknot that one time.

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Jon Glaser Explains the Origins of Conan’s ‘Slipnutz’