Never Ask Directions In Rabat

Summary

Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend – Episode: "Never Ask Directions In Rabat"
Release Date: December 5, 2024

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Introduction of the Guest

[02:02]
Conan O’Brien welcomes Yusra to the podcast, initiating a warm and friendly conversation. He compliments Yusra’s appearance, specifically her hair, setting a personable tone for the episode.

Conan O’Brien [02:13]: "Your hair is very beautiful. I love the way your hair comes down. That's very cool. It frames your face beautifully."

Life in Rabat, Morocco

Yusra shares her background, explaining her roots in Rabat, Morocco, and her current residence in Paris. She discusses her frequent travels between the two cities and her imminent milestone of presenting her master's thesis.

Yusra [03:28]: "Yes, I was born in Rabat, Morocco, but now I'm residing in Paris."

Conan O’Brien [04:02]: "Is that where you were born?"

Educational Pursuits and Career Aspirations

Yusra elaborates on her academic journey, highlighting her studies in architecture and her master's degree in Computational Design and Architecture. She expresses her aspirations to secure a job in Paris post-graduation and her long-term plans to return to Morocco.

Yusra [04:14]: "I studied architecture in Morocco and I came here for a master's in Computational Design and Architecture."

Conan O’Brien [21:17]: "What are your plans for the future? What do you aspire to?"

Yusra [21:29]: "I'm looking for a job, ideally in Paris. In the long run, I'll probably go back to my country."

Stereotypes and Perceptions of Rabat

The conversation delves into common stereotypes associated with Rabat residents. Yusra addresses misconceptions about arrogance and the tendency to give incorrect directions, countering these notions with her personal experiences.

Yusra [05:28]: "People from Rabat are seen as being as far from being down to earth as possible. There's also a stereotype that we give false directions."

Conan O’Brien [06:25]: "Yusra, it's possible that you're a very arrogant person and you just don't know it."

Yusra refutes these stereotypes, emphasizing her efforts to provide accurate information and expressing confusion over their origin.

Culinary Delights of Rabat

A significant portion of the episode focuses on the rich culinary landscape of Rabat. Yusra introduces Conan to traditional Moroccan street foods, including spicy meat sandwiches and dishes involving cow or sheep hooves.

Yusra [10:44]: "There are sandwiches with a lot of spicy meats, and we also eat snails."

Conan O’Brien [11:16]: "That's just a big. Isn't the hoof just a big toenail? What is the hoof?"

Their humorous exchange highlights cultural differences in cuisine, with Conan expressing reluctance to try certain traditional dishes.

Experiencing Moroccan Culture

Yusra offers insights into Moroccan hospitality and the friendliness of its people. She assures Conan that visitors will be welcomed warmly, even if there's a language barrier, especially in major cities like Rabat, Casablanca, and Marrakech.

Yusra [20:52]: "People in Morocco are very friendly. Even if they don't speak English, they will try to communicate with you."

Conan appreciates this warmth, contrasting it with his experiences of encountering hostility elsewhere.

Traditional Moroccan Spas and Hammams

The discussion transitions to Moroccan spa culture, specifically the hammam experience. Yusra describes the authentic and vigorous massages men receive, which Conan humorously misconstrues as violent encounters.

Yusra [22:56]: "You can get a scrubbing in a hammam. The person gives you a scrub and it's like a chiropractor cracking your body."

Conan O’Brien [24:09]: "I could get a scrubbing in Morocco. That sounds like I'm going to be beaten to death."

The lighthearted banter continues as they explore the balance between relaxation and the intense nature of traditional Moroccan massages.

Future Visits and Experiences

Conan expresses his interest in visiting Rabat and experiencing its unique offerings firsthand. Yusra shares her favorite activities, such as indulging in local cuisine and visiting hair salons and spas, highlighting the affordability and quality of services in Morocco compared to Paris.

Yusra [22:10]: "I eat a lot of food, so if you come to Morocco, you are going to gain like five pounds."

Conan O’Brien [25:02]: "I have a lot of tension in my shoulders. You've always noticed that."

They discuss potential activities Conan could partake in during a visit, reinforcing the cultural exchange and mutual curiosity.

Closing Remarks

As the episode concludes, both Conan and Yusra express mutual respect and interest in future interactions. Conan congratulates Yusra on her upcoming thesis presentation and reiterates his pleasure in meeting her.

Conan O’Brien [25:39]: "You seem like a very cool person. So we'll see what happens."

Yusra [25:43]: "That would be the dream."

Their farewell is marked by humor and genuine well-wishes, encapsulating the essence of Conan’s quest to forge meaningful friendships.

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Notable Quotes

• Conan O’Brien [02:13]: "Your hair is very beautiful. I love the way your hair comes down. That's very cool. It frames your face beautifully."

• Yusra [05:28]: "People from Rabat are seen as being as far from being down to earth as possible. There's also a stereotype that we give false directions."

• Conan O’Brien [11:16]: "That's just a big. Isn't the hoof just a big toenail? What is the hoof?"

• Yusra [20:52]: "People in Morocco are very friendly. Even if they don't speak English, they will try to communicate with you."

• Conan O’Brien [24:09]: "I could get a scrubbing in Morocco. That sounds like I'm going to be beaten to death."

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Key Takeaways

• Cultural Exchange: Yusra provides an authentic glimpse into Moroccan life, challenging stereotypes and sharing personal experiences that highlight the warmth and hospitality of Rabat’s residents.

• Culinary Exploration: The episode emphasizes the diversity of Moroccan cuisine, encouraging listeners to appreciate and perhaps try traditional dishes that differ vastly from Western norms.

• Educational Aspirations: Yusra’s academic journey underscores the importance of cross-cultural education and the pursuit of specialized fields like Computational Design and Architecture.

• Humor and Connection: Conan’s humorous approach facilitates a relaxed and engaging conversation, making complex cultural topics accessible and entertaining for the audience.

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This episode serves as a bridge between cultures, offering listeners an opportunity to learn about Rabat, Morocco, through the engaging and humorous lens of Conan O’Brien. Yusra’s insights coupled with Conan’s lighthearted banter create a memorable and informative experience, embodying the podcast’s mission to forge genuine friendships.

Transcript

[Conan O'Brien]

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[Sona Movsesian]

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[Conan O'Brien]

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[Sona Movsesian]

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[Conan O'Brien]

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[Sona Movsesian]

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[Matt Gourley]

Hi, Yusra. Welcome to Conan O'Brien needs a fan.

[Conan O'Brien]

Hi, Yusra. How are you?

[Yusra]

Hi, Conan. Hi, Matt. Hi, Sona.

[Conan O'Brien]

Nice to see you.

[Yusra]

Hi, nice to see you too.

[Conan O'Brien]

Your hair is very beautiful. I love the way your hair comes down. That's very cool. It frames your face beautifully.

[Yusra]

I just got it done.

[Conan O'Brien]

Oh, well, I wish I had done something to my hair. My hair is being crushed right now by a headset.

[Yusra]

Your hair is iconic.

[Conan O'Brien]

Thank you.

[Sona Movsesian]

Come on.

[Conan O'Brien]

You. I like Yusra. You're right.

[Matt Gourley]

I mean, a Compliment just necessarily.

[Conan O'Brien]

No, no, you're right. Iconic doesn't always mean good, you know. You know, Ted Bundy was an iconic killer. Yeah.

[Yusra]

But I think the swoop of your hair is iconic.

[Conan O'Brien]

Thank you so much. I think of it as a wave, a strawberry wave. But please.

[Yusra]

It's very hard to achieve.

[Conan O'Brien]

Yes, very hard to achieve. And women very drawn to me because of the swoop of my hair. Don't you think? Yusra? Hello? Yusra. Is this connection still going to. Yusra, are you still there?

[Yusra]

It's still going. I'm still there.

[Conan O'Brien]

Okay, great. Well, you didn't really answer the question, but anyway, voided it completely. Yeah, very nicely done. Yusra. Yusra, I have it here that you are from Rabat, Morocco. Is that true? Is that where you were born?

[Yusra]

Yes, I was born in Rabat, Morocco, but now I'm residing in Paris.

[Conan O'Brien]

You're living in Paris, but you go back to Morocco a great deal?

[Yusra]

Yes, I'm going the day after tomorrow.

[Conan O'Brien]

Oh.

[Yusra]

For a vacation. And actually, tomorrow I'm passing my master's thesis.

[Conan O'Brien]

Whoa. Wow. And, well, maybe, maybe. I'm sorry, I'm sorry, what? Who says tomorrow I'm passing a test? You don't say that, usra. You say, you know, I. With. I hope. I hope, if the spirits are with me, that tomorrow I pass the test.

[Yusra]

No, but it's not a test. It's a presentation of my thesis. So.

[Matt Gourley]

What'S your thesis on?

[Yusra]

I studied architecture in Morocco and I came here for a master's in Computational Design and Architecture.

[Conan O'Brien]

Wow.

[Yusra]

So tomorrow I'll have to present my thesis, my final thesis, for an internship that I did in Paris. Here. In Paris.

[Conan O'Brien]

Well, you sound very impressive, and I hope you pass.

[Yusra]

Thank you.

[Conan O'Brien]

Again, I'm going to say that I don't like all this. Well, tomorrow I win the game. I just think that he is asking for trouble. Okay, Yusra, I'm going to talk to you as if, for purposes of our conversation, that it's all about Morocco. Is that okay with you?

[Yusra]

Yes, it's all about Morocco.

[Conan O'Brien]

Cool. Okay. Let the deception begin. Now, tell me a little bit. Do you have family? You probably have a lot of family and friends in Rabat. Is that true?

[Yusra]

Yes. Well, since I was born and raised in Rabat, I studied in Rabat. I do have a lot of friends there. And I. All my family is in Rabat, Morocco. Yeah.

[Conan O'Brien]

Now, I don't know much about Rabat. What's the. When you think Morocco, I don't immediately think of Rabat. And that's on me, because I just. I don't know as much.

[Yusra]

You think of Marrakesh.

[Conan O'Brien]

I think of Marrakesh, probably.

[Matt Gourley]

Is Casablanca in Morocco?

[Conan O'Brien]

Yes, Casablanca.

[Yusra]

Casablanca. It's pretty near Rabat, actually.

[Conan O'Brien]

And so do people in Rabat have an attitude like, hey, enough about Marrakech, enough about Casablanca. Let's hear more about Rabat. Is that something that people do you have a chip on your shoulder about Rabat?

[Yusra]

Actually, the rest of Morocco think of us, people from Rabat, as being as far from being down to earth as possible. It's probably because we are the capital of the country. And so always people think that we're not down to earth and somewhat we are arrogant. There is also another stereotype that we give false directions. If someone is asking us about the direction of the street, we don't know why on purple.

[Conan O'Brien]

Wait a minute.

[Yusra]

When people ask me, I try to give good directions, but wait a minute. But where this comes from?

[Conan O'Brien]

Okay, but first of all, the first thing you said to me, you say, oh, I'm from Rabat, and there's this idea that we're arrogant. The first thing you said to me is, tomorrow I pass my big test, which is a very arrogant thing to say. And then I asked you, well, where in Rabat do you live? And you went, oh, go down there and take a left and then a right.

[Yusra]

So it's possible it was just a technicality.

[Conan O'Brien]

Yusra, it's possible that you're a very arrogant person and you just don't know it.

[Yusra]

No, no, no, no, I swear.

[Conan O'Brien]

I'm kidding. I'm kidding. I'm. I'm.

[Yusra]

And I. When people ask me. When people that are not from about. And they ask me about directions, I try my best to give them good directions. I really don't know where this stereotype comes from.

[Conan O'Brien]

I'm not sure either. But, Yusra, I do believe you. You seem like a good and kind person, and maybe it's other people. Sometimes it's just a few bad apples that give the whole capitol a bad name. There might be a couple of people in Rabat walking around giving bad directions and acting like they're all that and a bag of Cheeto chips, you know? Sorry, that's a common. That's a common phrase here in America now. It's used by the street youth.

[Sona Movsesian]

Nobody uses that.

[Conan O'Brien]

Yeah, pretty common. Cheeto chips, please. Hey, Sona, get outside a little bit, okay? And maybe talk to some people outside your bubble. Anyways, would you like a Cheeto Chip.

[Matt Gourley]

It's never been said Cheeto chip.

[Sona Movsesian]

You're all that and a bag of Cheeto chips.

[Conan O'Brien]

Guys, I call this an unproductive cul de sac.

[Sona Movsesian]

I'm sorry. I know you just want to make.

[Conan O'Brien]

Sure everybody heard that we're here talking to Yusra from Rabat, Morocco, who seems very cool. You seem very smart, you're clearly very well educated, and you seem like a very cool person, and I want to learn more about you. If I came to Rabat, if I came to Morocco, would there be any way that I could be of help to you? Is there anything I can do for you?

[Yusra]

I really don't think of you being of help to me.

[Matt Gourley]

There's that robotn arrogance.

[Conan O'Brien]

I love it. You are so, so arrogant. Maybe I could teach you to come down to earth a little bit.

[Yusra]

I just, I just want to finish my sentence. I was think. When I think of you coming to Morocco, I think of all the places I want to show you.

[Conan O'Brien]

Like what, what would you show me?

[Yusra]

Yeah, well, me, I think studying architecture for so, for, like, for so long in Rabat, I had the opportunity to go to a lot of historical places and monuments, and I, I think I have some knowledge that I would like to share with you about my city. And I want you to discover the people of Rabat, all of the monuments, the culture, the food, especially the food.

[Conan O'Brien]

Okay, let's talk more specifically, because this is very nice, but I want to make sure that I have an experience that just not any tourist can have. Do you know what I mean? And look, there are. What you're describing right now is, oh, I'll show you around some monuments and some architecture, and I'll show you some of the food. I would really want to focus on, you know, what specifically could we do that would be special and fun?

[Yusra]

I'm just thinking of a lot of experiences relating to food because food is very important for our culture. So maybe you would, like, try and eat street food or not. Like, not in an. In a classy restaurant for, say, but go and try the food that's in the very small streets that not particularly tourists will go to.

[Conan O'Brien]

So what kind of food? So you want me to go and experience some food that other tourists aren't having that's in small streets?

[Yusra]

Yeah, probably. Small streets.

[Conan O'Brien]

Small streets. What kind of food are we talking about? Describe the food to me.

[Yusra]

So there is a lot of, like, there is like, sandwiches with a lot of spicy meats, and there is also. How do I put this delicately? Like, it's Basically the feet of cows or. Or sheep. And it's cooked. And you can eat the meat that's there.

[Conan O'Brien]

I'm sorry, you're talking about the hoof? The hoof?

[Yusra]

Yeah, the hoof. That's the one.

[Conan O'Brien]

That's just a big. Isn't the hoof just a big toenail? What is the hoof?

[Matt Gourley]

Are you talking about the leg?

[Conan O'Brien]

That's the hook?

[Yusra]

No. Like, the whole leg? Yeah.

[Conan O'Brien]

Oh, the whole leg. I thought just the foot. Okay. I won't eat a hoof. I took an oath.

[Yusra]

No, no, no, no. Don't worry.

[Conan O'Brien]

A long time ago. I'm very. I have a bumper sticker on my car that says, I don't eat hoof. Sony. You like to travel? You like to go away and have a good time?

[Sona Movsesian]

I do. I like taking the boys and Tack and I go somewhere.

[Conan O'Brien]

Yeah.

[Sona Movsesian]

For the holidays this year, we're thinking about, you know, just taking a trip to, you know, Lake Arrowhead for. For a week or something. You know, just somewhere nearby.

[Conan O'Brien]

Lake Arrowhead. That'd be beautiful.

[Yusra]

It would.

[Conan O'Brien]

And then it occurred to me recently what happens. Because you've got a lovely home. You guys have a beautiful home. You've done a very nice restoration on it. What happens to your home when you guys are away?

[Sona Movsesian]

It just sits there. It just sits there.

[Conan O'Brien]

It shouldn't. It shouldn't. I know. Think about it. If you host. Okay. If you host with Airbnb while you're away, it's basically like you're getting paid to travel.

[Sona Movsesian]

Exactly.

[Conan O'Brien]

I mean, it's genius. I know. So don't leave money on the table the next time you're out of town. When you're away, your home could be an Air B and B. Yeah. It's a cool idea. Think about it.

[Yusra]

I will.

[Conan O'Brien]

And I've got good ideas. Your home, AKA your future. Airbnb might be worth more than you think. I think yours would be worth a lot because you guys did a beautiful job on it.

[Sona Movsesian]

Thank you. I hope so.

[Conan O'Brien]

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[Sona Movsesian]

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[Sona Movsesian]

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[Yusra]

We also eat snails.

[Conan O'Brien]

Okay.

[Yusra]

We also eat snails. So you can eat snails there. It's, it's popular in the street foods like with the soup or stew. And there is just a bunch of snails that you could eat.

[Conan O'Brien]

And there's a bunch of snails that I could eat with the.

[Sona Movsesian]

With the shell or do they deep with the shell?

[Conan O'Brien]

With the shell? No, you take with the shell. No. Yes. It's cooked with the shell. But you take it.

[Sona Movsesian]

You dip it out.

[Conan O'Brien]

Yeah. Have you not. I mean, have you seen his bumper.

[Matt Gourley]

Sticker where he says he doesn't eat the shells?

[Conan O'Brien]

I says I don't eat hoof and I won't eat the shell.

[Sona Movsesian]

So I was curious about how they prep it? Do they pull it out and then they boil the snails?

[Matt Gourley]

But no, they're boiled in the boiling like an oyster.

[Sona Movsesian]

I'm not. I'm not. I'm not fancy like you are, Conan.

[Conan O'Brien]

No, no, I've just been in the world a little bit. I'm sorry. I occasionally leave Altadena and I see things. So I'm. I'm. This sounds good. I mean, I like to try different foods, and I don't know if you saw my episode of Hot Ones about iconic.

[Yusra]

Yes.

[Conan O'Brien]

But I am. Spices don't bother me. I can eat anything. I can eat a bank safe that's covered in the hottest chili peppers. Nothing. Nothing. Of course. Some dis.

[Yusra]

I just want to know the aftermath of.

[Conan O'Brien]

No, you don't. No, no. I was. Let's put it this way. I was sued by my toilet. It's very rare in the United States for a toilet, an inanimate porcelain toilet, to sue a human being. But I was sued by my toilet, and the case is pending. The toilet's gonna be in the witness box. You have no idea. The little flap going up and down. You have no idea.

[Matt Gourley]

There's a Netflix true crime series coming.

[Conan O'Brien]

Out next year called Toilet Busters features Conan.

[Matt Gourley]

What I'm hearing is what you're. Maybe what you're getting to is you wanna know where are the clubs? Are you gonna take them to the clubs?

[Conan O'Brien]

Would you take me out to the clubs?

[Yusra]

Yes, of course.

[Conan O'Brien]

Okay. Do you go to the club.

[Yusra]

Back in Rabat? Not much.

[Conan O'Brien]

You don't go to the clubs much in Rabat.

[Yusra]

Yeah, let's. We're talking about the clubs. It's. It's more like Marrakesh. There are a lot of better clubs. So we can go. We can go to Marrakesh.

[Conan O'Brien]

Oh. Oh. So suddenly, suddenly, you're all about Rabat, but then when it's time to go to the clubs, you say, we have to go to Marrakesh because that's where it's at.

[Yusra]

No, but I'm just. I'm just stating the facts. Clubs in Marrakesh are better.

[Conan O'Brien]

Oh, I've always heard that. I've always heard when people say to me, do you want to go to hit the clubs in Rabat or Marrakesh? I always say, dude, Marrakesh.

[Yusra]

No, Marrakesh all the way.

[Conan O'Brien]

How would I do in the clubs in Marrakesh? Just in terms of would people embrace me? Would we have a good time? I don't mean physically embrace me, of course. That can't happen. I've been told lawyers. But if I go into the clubs, would people be happy to see me? Would they? What would happen if I went to a club?

[Yusra]

Of course. Well, I don't know the vibes. There are just people there are very nice. They're very hospitable. So I think everyone would embrace you. Whether it's in Rabat, Marrakesh, Casablanca, everywhere in Morocco, you would be met with open arms.

[Conan O'Brien]

That's very nice. I like that. I like it. Sometimes I encounter, you know, people who are hostile or who find me physically abhorrent. But. But I like it when people are friendly. That's very nice.

[Yusra]

No, I think people are very friendly in Morocco. Even if they. Even if people don't speak English, they will try and communicate with you whatever they can. So people are very friendly. But in, I think in the big cities such as Rabah, Casablanca, or Marrakech, a lot of people speak now English, so I don't think you would have a problem with communicating with other people.

[Conan O'Brien]

Yes. Well, that's good to know. And tell me, what are your plans for the future? What do you aspire to? Yusra. What's the big picture for Yusra?

[Yusra]

Okay, so. Well, now with just finishing up my master's, I'm looking for a job, ideally in Paris. So I think maybe for the next five years, I'm planning to stay in Paris and see, I don't know, see what life has for me. But in the long run, I'll probably go back to my country.

[Conan O'Brien]

You could go back in the long run. Yeah. Yeah. What is your favorite thing to do when you go home to Morocco? You're going to visit your parents, obviously your family. What do you like to do? What are some of the things that you enjoy? Maybe I could go along with you on one of those.

[Yusra]

I eat a lot of food, so if you come to Morocco, I bet you are going to gain, like, five pounds. And the other thing that I like to do is I like to go to hair salons and spas.

[Conan O'Brien]

Oh.

[Yusra]

Because here in France, it's very expensive.

[Conan O'Brien]

Right.

[Yusra]

While in Morocco, you can get the same quality of service with a fraction of the price. So I like to get my nails done, my hair like to have, like, a relaxing spa day. And I think based on your remotes, I think you enjoy spa days.

[Conan O'Brien]

I do. I went with Steven Yeun to a spa.

[Yusra]

That's my favorite remote, by the way.

[Conan O'Brien]

Yes.

[Yusra]

Well, and I, in Morocco, we have a similar experience with the scrubbing.

[Conan O'Brien]

Oh. So I could get a scrubbing In Morocco.

[Yusra]

Yeah. You can get a scrubbing in a. We call it a hammam. You can get a scrubbing and a massage. The massage is just for men. Us women, we do not get. We just get a scrub.

[Conan O'Brien]

Wait, why don't women get a massage? Why do women not get massages?

[Yusra]

Because the massages for men are very violent. They're not a relaxing experience.

[Conan O'Brien]

Wait a minute. So hold on a second. You straight? You're saying that I could come to Morocco, you would take me to a spa where you would invite me to have a violent massage?

[Yusra]

Yes.

[Conan O'Brien]

When you say violent, how viol.

[Yusra]

Because you said you want to try an authentic experience in robot. I'm not going to take you to a fancy spa like a typical spa.

[Conan O'Brien]

I don't want that. I don't want that. I want to have the real experience. Yes.

[Yusra]

So the real experience are these public baths all over the country. Well, you can go and you can have like a scrub and it's like, it's the person that gives you a massage, they think they're a chiropractor for some reason. So they like to just like crack all of your body, all of your bones.

[Conan O'Brien]

Yes. Oh, that sounds. I don't think that's a massage. That sounds like. No, no, that sounds like I'm going to be lured into a room and they're going to beat the shit out of me. Yeah, that's what you're describing.

[Matt Gourley]

Interrogation.

[Yusra]

Yeah, that's more like it.

[Conan O'Brien]

Okay, well, that sounds fun.

[Yusra]

You'll come out of it very relaxed and relieved and you can have.

[Conan O'Brien]

Yeah. Relieved that it's over. Yes, that tends to happen when it beat it. When you, when you stop beating someone, they're quite relieved that the beating is over. And so what about afterwards?

[Yusra]

You get to enjoy a mint tea. So a minty or a marathon.

[Matt Gourley]

You earned it.

[Conan O'Brien]

Okay, so after my violent beating at the hands of these men.

[Yusra]

Yes.

[Conan O'Brien]

I'm going to have a mint tea. All right. Well, that sounds like something we could do together. I would like to go to a spa with you because. Okay, perfect. You know, I am very tense, a tense person. I have a lot of tension in my shoulders. You've always noticed that. Yes, I carry my shoulders very, very.

[Sona Movsesian]

It's like a. It's like a rock.

[Conan O'Brien]

A concrete. Yeah, a lot of dense, dense muscle. Very muscular man.

[Sona Movsesian]

Oh, I wasn't talking about muscle tension.

[Conan O'Brien]

Well, either way.

[Sona Movsesian]

No, it's not either way. Completely different things.

[Conan O'Brien]

Yeah, a lot of.

[Yusra]

Not much.

[Sona Movsesian]

I didn't feel them.

[Conan O'Brien]

Probably built up shoulders, muscle shoulders. Is there a lot of muttering into microphones in Rabban? Just curious if that's a thing. Well, listen, I think this sounds really fun and I like you. I do hope that we cross paths at some point. You seem like a very nice person.

[Yusra]

I love that, too.

[Conan O'Brien]

And I know I was kidding around a lot at the beginning, but I know that you're going to do great tomorrow. You're going to. You're going to.

[Yusra]

Thank you so much.

[Conan O'Brien]

You're going to get your degree. It's going to go very well and I'm happy for you. And I. You seem like a very cool person. So we'll see what happens. We'll see what happens. But you never know. Maybe one of these days you and I will be roaming the streets of Rabat, going into very small alleys, eating.

[Yusra]

That would be the dream.

[Conan O'Brien]

Eating very, very spicy food, and then going to a room where men will beat me to death. That sounds like a good time.

[Yusra]

Sounds perfect.

[Conan O'Brien]

Followed by a mint tea. All right, well, thank you so much. It was really good talking to you.

[Yusra]

Thank you so much.

[Conan O'Brien]

Bye. Bye. Bye.

[Matt Gourley]

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