Top 10 reasons to join Team Conan

Conan’s not-exactly-resignation letter

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Since Conan O’Brien released a letter saying that he would not participate in the destruction of “The Tonight Show,” meaning he’ll quit if NBC moves the show to the 12:05 time slot, Conan’s fans have rallied. Check out Facebook and you’ll see groups supporting Team Conan. Check out Twitter, and you’ll see numerous tweets about Team Conan. Check out cash advance loans web sites, and you’ll see blog posts about Team Conan. I am a member of Team Conan, and here is why.

10. Jay already had his chance

I think, first, it’s a question of fairness. NBC, Conan O’Brien and Jay Leno decided six years ago that Conan would take over “The Tonight Show,” which has been on at 11:35 for as long as anyone can remember. Also for as long as anyone can remember, Jay Leno is not funny.

9. Conan is right about the destruction

I think Team Conan, O’Brien’s hardcore fans, will stay up to watch “The Tonight Show” even if it’s at 12:05, but the nightly news audience will be lost. They’ll leave their TVs on just long enough to find out that Jay Leno is not funny, then they’ll go to bed.

8. Leno has proven it’s his time to go

Comedians and talk show hosts have shelf lives. The reason “The Tonight Show” has lasted so long is because they keep changing up the host, essentially making it a new show. “The Jay Leno Show,” which right now airs at 10 p.m., and its dismal ratings have proven that Jay Leno’s days as a late-night comedy show host are over because Jay Leno is not funny. … click here to read the rest of the article titled “Top 10 reasons to join Team Conan“