Ep 39. She Maces Me, She Maces Me Not

Conan is a late night talk show that aired on TBS from 2010 to 2021. In the show's 2012 season, episode 39, titled "She Maces Me, She Maces Me Not," host Conan O'Brien welcomes guests Paul Rudd and music group The Head and the Heart.

The episode opens with a comedy bit in which O'Brien plays a game called "Celebrity Survey." The premise is that O'Brien has conducted a survey of various celebrities and is sharing their responses with the audience. The survey questions are absurd, such as "What would you do if you were attacked by a giant squirrel?" and the celebrities' responses are equally ridiculous. The segment is a showcase for O'Brien's quick wit and ability to improvise.

Following the celebrity survey, O'Brien welcomes actor Paul Rudd to the stage. Rudd, who is known for his roles in films such as Clueless and Anchorman, is promoting his new film, This is 40. O'Brien and Rudd chat about the movie, which is a semi-sequel to the 2007 film Knocked Up. They also discuss Rudd's recent appearance on the television show Parks and Recreation and his experience playing a superhero in the upcoming Marvel film Ant-Man.

After the interview with Rudd, The Head and the Heart take the stage to perform. The Seattle-based indie folk band has been gaining popularity in recent years, and their performance on Conan is well-received by the audience.

Following the musical performance, the show turns to a recurring comedy bit called "Clueless Gamer." In this segment, O'Brien plays video games with celebrity guests and offers comedic commentary on the gameplay. In this episode, O'Brien is joined by Hart of Dixie actress Jaime King as they play the video game Halo 4. The segment is full of jokes and banter, and O'Brien showcases his ability to be funny while also playing a video game.

The final segment of the episode is a sketch in which O'Brien plays a man who has been maced by a woman on the street. In the sketch, O'Brien's character becomes obsessed with finding the woman who maced him and enlists the help of a private investigator, played by comedian Brian Stack. The sketch is a comedic take on the trope of the male protagonist pursuing a love interest, and features several jokes about mace and the absurdity of the situation.

Overall, "She Maces Me, She Maces Me Not" is a typical episode of Conan, featuring a mix of comedy bits, celebrity interviews, musical performances, and sketches. Fans of the show will appreciate the comedic tone and O'Brien's trademark wit and humor.