Baboon

Loud, Fearless, and Gloriously Ridiculous: Conan Owns Every Room

Like the Baboon, Conan O'Brien thrives on high-energy social performance, using outrageous physical comedy — from his legendary 'String Dance' to his self-deprecating bits about his pale, gangly appearance — to dominate and entertain. Baboons are known for their bold, attention-commanding presence and willingness to look foolish to assert themselves, which perfectly mirrors Conan's career-defining move of turning his 2010 NBC firing into a comedy tour and defiant late-night comeback on TBS. His podcast 'Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend' even lampoons his own desperate need for social connection and validation, a very Baboon trait of craving the troop's attention while pretending not to care.