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Conan O'Brien Gives Atlanta Shout Out to Duluth High Volleyball Team

The comedian performed a skit on Atlanta sports teams during his show from the Tabernacle in Atlanta April 1. He mentioned the Duluth HS Girls Volleyball Team. Click on the video embedded in the article.

Comedian Conan O’Brien gave a shout out to Atlanta and Georgia sports teams and the Duluth High School Girls Volleyball Team during his April 1 show at the Tabernacle in Atlanta.

Conan donned a series of Atlanta Braves, Falcons and Hawks team jerseys to cheers from the audience. When he put on Georgia Bulldogs and Georgia Tech jerseys, they drew a mix of cheers and boos.

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He then tossed another jersey to his comedy skit mate Andy Richter, who put it on. It was a Lady Wildcats Volleyball Team jersey, and the cheers returned.

“We finally found a team that unites,” Conan quipped.

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Conan is appearing through April 4 at the Atlanta venue. His TV comedy show airs on TBS at 11 p.m. weeknights.

To see the entire April 1 episode of Conan at the Tabernacle, click here.


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