Conan O’Brien’s comedy insult puppet dog Triumph, continues his coverage of the World Cup in Part two.
The Goal! of the Don Rickles of the canine world, is to visit with World Cup fans, wherever they may be within the city of New York. There is no need to fly to Brazil, when within New York communities can be found where people of every nationality which is playing in the World Cup, are watching the matches, and just waiting to be insulted by Triumph. Perhaps they’re just watching the matches, but the insults are free of charge, so hey – what can it hurt, other than international relations?
First on the agenda is a group of very happy Italian Americans; but the mood changes quickly when Triumph locates a group of morose British fans. The Dawg won’t kick ’em when they’re down – for some mysterious reason, but offers them a vehicle for venting their frustrations upon hapless Italian food, photos of the Rat Pack and other items which surprisingly can be head-butted.
When Triumph sits down with fans at a Japanese restaurant ‘with all respect’ – the result is anything but respectful. Luckily this group is well into their cups and has an enviable sense of humor. Triumph cannot resist comparing the relative size of the Japanese players and the Ivory Coast team they’re playing, and we’re not speaking of height and weight. A-hem. Finally, Triumph makes very fast friends (and maybe more of a relationship) with an ecstatic Ivory Coast fan whose team has just made a goal, and who feels that kissing Triumph is good luck. Triumph may have truly gotten ‘lucky’ this time! Advice to lonely ladies. Stick a cigar in your wisecracking mouth, and try to look ‘lucky’ – some fan will firmly believe that kissing you will ensure a win for his country!