CONANDRUM

Literature

Despite my "no fan fiction" rule, older pieces (20-30 years) feel historically worth archiving. These can be seen as snapshots of how fans once wrote and imagined. Recent additions will come with context explaining why.

Terror at 30 Rock (or the Peacock Had Fangs)

Al Bell, 1999

"Terror at 30 Rock" is a surrealist satire depicting NBC as vampires and aliens serving "The Nielsen Ratings," with Conan O'Brien discovering he's a pawn in General Electric's interdimensional scheme.

Iambic Pentamakrunk

Damone and Others, 2000

A newsgroup collection of amateur haiku poems written by fans about Conan, Andy, Max, and other show regulars, ranging from affectionate and silly to crude, humorous tributes.