Conan O'Brien's Team Coco on YouTube recently released another edition of their Behind the Nonsense series, and it’s focused on the Scraps, many of which have content that’s way better than the real show. Former Simpsons writer Conan O’Brien has been hosting late-night talk shows and acting in television comedy sketches since the ‘90s. While Conan is without a doubt the key comedic voice of the shows that he has hosted over the years, he is also aided by an elite team of comedy writers, witty celebrities, and ever-evolving production dynamics. As seen on Conan's Scraps, this has contributed to the evolution of his comedic style.

This collaborative approach has allowed Team Coco to create and develop some of the most memorable sketches in the history of modern comedy. For decades, Conan and the people that he surrounds himself with have excelled in the art of sheer nonsense. And with collaborators like Will Ferrell, Paul Rudd, Norm Macdonald, and Tina Fey going along for the ride, Conan has evolved into a niche comedian’s comedian who’s also well-accepted by mainstream audiences. Team Coco still has many surprises left for fans who haven’t gone deeper into the Scraps, a series of behind-the-scenes footage from the show’s studio rehearsals.

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Conan’s Scraps are like an alternate reality version of the real television show. The main reason why the Scraps are arguably better than the real show is that none of the truly comedic moments are rehearsed. All reactions from Conan, Andy, and the rest of the crew are off the cuff. Unlike the television show wherein a bad sketch results in a bomb, the Scraps actually feed off terrible comedy writing, as it gives Conan a reason to improvise insults against writers, producers, audience members, Andy, and himself. In some ways, the Scraps provide a glimpse of what Conan’s HBO Max stint might be like, as giving Conan full creative control on a bigger platform is likely to result in improv and other experimental comedy. As the Scraps provide a behind-the-scenes look at Team Coco’s creative process, they also capture the comedic dynamics that the television show cannot.

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Indeed, because of its improvised nature, the Scraps make way for moments that can’t ever happen on the real show, like when the writers wear tuxedos during rehearsals because they’re sure that Conan will like a sketch. Another notable moment is during the Scraps version of Conan’s Minty sketch, in which Conan chases after writer Brian McCann, who plays Minty, to congratulate him on his new baby – all while Conan, Andy, and Brian “bully” Jack McBrayer who’s assisting in the sketch. And these are just some of the many moments in the Scraps that can rival even Paul Rudd’s genius Mac and Me running gag in the real show.

Conan’s Scraps also have an authentic and laidback look and feel that’s simply more well-suited to comedy than the television show’s stiff settings. Conan holds a guitar, Andy wears shorts, people are on their phones, and Conan is in top form as he improvises insults against anyone who gets in his crosshairs. Although it’s unclear when exactly Conan O'Brien will do a show on HBO Max, Team Coco’s Scraps episodes are already on YouTube, and could offer something new to even the show’s oldest fans.

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