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@subwaytakes Comment ‘Uncut’ and we’ll send you the full Conan O’Brien YouTube episode! Episode 817: All statues should be made out of soap!! @teamcoco Host: @kareem Created/Produced by Kareem Rahma (@kareem) and Andrew Kuo (@akuoproject) Producer and Lead Editor: @tylerbat Producer: @rosegendelman Post Producer: @davedrusky.exe Associate Producer: @madyson.hearsh @ramy_shafi @t1anm31 Cameras:  @t1anm31 @sitcom__stupid @thomaskasem #podcast #hottakes #subwaytakes #interview #newyork

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Length · 20 Oct 2026
3:24

Video #48778 · Street Interview

Celebrity hot take on subwayfrom @subwaytakes

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Overview

The host asks Conan O'Brien for his 'hot take' while riding the subway. Conan proposes that all public statues should be made of soap so they naturally dissolve over ten years, forcing society to periodically re-evaluate whether the person is still worthy of commemoration. He uses Rudy Giuliani as a comedic example, and the host enthusiastically agrees with the idea.

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Simple outline

  1. 1State absurd premise
  2. 2Justify with real problem
  3. 3Detail the solution's mechanics
  4. 4Apply to a concrete example
  5. 5Achieve mutual agreement

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Related videos

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Classification

Concepts
Hot TakeStreet Interview
Elements
Split ScreenJump CutB-Roll CutawayText Overlay

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Hook analysis

What stops the scroll in the first 3 seconds

Verbal hook

So what's your take?

Visual hook

A split-screen view of two men on a subway, one of whom is the recognizable celebrity Conan O'Brien, creating immediate interest through the unusual setting and format.

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Hook and payoff

The promise the opener makes, and how the video pays it back

Hook

An unprompted, bizarre, and categorical statement is made that immediately defies logic and creates a strong 'why?' question in the viewer's mind.

Payoff

The speaker explicitly seeks and receives enthusiastic validation from the second party, confirming that the absurd idea is, in fact, a 'great idea,' providing a satisfying and comedic resolution.

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Narrative framework

The structural pattern this video runs on

Framework

The Absurd Solution

Presenting a bizarre, seemingly nonsensical solution to a real, relatable, and often complex problem, then logically justifying it to the point of enthusiastic agreement.

  1. 1

    The Absurd Premise

    The speaker introduces a completely unconventional and seemingly ridiculous idea as a serious proposal.

  2. 2

    The Unexpected Alliance

    A second party, instead of questioning the premise, immediately and enthusiastically agrees, subverting the expectation of conflict and establishing a collaborative tone.

  3. 3

    The Problem Framing

    The speaker connects the absurd premise to a widely recognized, often complex or controversial real-world problem, giving the idea an unexpected relevance.

  4. 4

    The Mechanical Explanation

    The speaker details the functional 'how-to' of the absurd solution, treating it with logical seriousness and explaining its process.

  5. 5

    The Renewal Clause

    The speaker outlines the long-term benefit of the solution, which involves a built-in cycle of re-evaluation or renewal, adding a layer of systemic thinking.

  6. 6

    The Case Study

    The speaker applies the absurd solution to a specific, topical, and recognizable real-world example to demonstrate its practical and often humorous application.

  7. 7

    The Conclusive Verdict

    Both parties reach a definitive and shared conclusion about the outcome of the case study, reinforcing the solution's validity.

Themes

  • impermanence
  • historical revisionism
  • social commentary
  • humor

Techniques

  • split screen
  • jump cut
  • celebrity interview

Trends

  • hot take content
  • man-on-the-street interviews

Post caption

Comment ‘Uncut’ and we’ll send you the full Conan O’Brien YouTube episode! Episode 817: All statues should be made out of soap!! @teamcoco Host: @kareem Created/Produced by Kareem Rahma (@kareem) and Andrew Kuo (@akuoproject) Producer and Lead Editor: @tylerbat Producer: @rosegendelman Post Producer: @davedrusky.exe Associate Producer: @madyson.hearsh @ramy_shafi @t1anm31 Cameras:  @t1anm31 @sitcom__stupid @thomaskasem #podcast #hottakes #subwaytakes #interview #newyork

Text overlays

  • branding · throughout

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Transcript

So what's your take? All statues should be made out of soap. Hear me out. I mean, I agree already. 100% agree. We put up these statues to people, and after fifty years or something, we realized that's a terrible person. Yes. We realized, like, oh my god. That person had a plantation. That person did horrible things. Let's tear it down. All statues are made of a durable soap. The soap lasts about maybe ten years, and then it just dissolves into bubbles. Then we as a society decide to make the statue again or not make the statue again. I have a couple questions. Let me finish. Okay. Giuliani statue, that probably would go up in, what, 2005. And now it would be getting down to, like, bubbles. We're not remaking that statue on this statue. Tier not gonna rebuild. Is this not a good idea? No. This is a great idea. Yes. This is a great idea I have. That's a good idea. What else? I don't know. I was thinking about statues. I actually wanted to build a statue on Dime Square. Are you familiar with that neighborhood? Dime Square. No. I used to

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