Jon Heder Plays XBox Live As Napoleon Dynamite | CONAN on TBS

Summary

In this entertaining interview, the guest discusses the popularity of the movie 'Napoleon Dynamite' and how fans often imitate lines from the film directly to his face. He shares anecdotes about being recognized by his distinctive voice, even while playing Xbox Live, and recounts passing a fan quiz to prove his identity. The conversation shifts to a humorous incident where he and his co-star, Efren Ramirez, attended a Giants-Packers playoff game dressed in 'Forever Lazy' jumpsuits, a quirky competitor to the Snuggie. The guest praises the product's practicality and humorously describes using its features during the game.

Takeaways

• 🎥 The speaker mentions that fans often imitate Napoleon Dynamite's lines directly to his face.
• 🎭 Fans frequently recite their favorite lines from the movie, making it unnecessary for the speaker to do so.
• 🎮 The speaker recalls a time playing Xbox Live when players recognized his voice as that of Napoleon Dynamite.
• 🤔 Players on Xbox Live tested the speaker to confirm his identity by asking personal questions.
• 😂 The speaker jokes about his voice being recognizable, even though he thinks he looks different from his character.
• 🕹️ The speaker successfully passed the Xbox Live players' quiz, proving he was indeed Napoleon Dynamite.
• 🏈 The speaker and his co-star, Efren Ramirez, attended a Giants-Packers playoff game wearing unique outfits.
• 👕 The outfits they wore were called Forever Lazy, a jumpsuit-like competitor to the Snuggie.
• 😄 The Forever Lazy has a trap door for convenience, and the speaker humorously mentions using it during the game.
• 💸 The speaker enjoys the Forever Lazy so much he jokingly says he would pay up to $99 for one.

Q & A

What is the main topic of the conversation in the transcript?

The main topic is the actor's experiences with fans and recognition due to his role in the movie Napoleon Dynamite.

How do fans typically interact with the actor?

Fans often come up to the actor, start imitating his lines from Napoleon Dynamite, and ask him to say specific lines.

Does the actor recognize fans while they are imitating him?

No, the actor often leaves while fans are reciting lines because their eyes are closed, and they do not realize he is gone.

Has the actor ever been recognized by his voice alone?

Yes, the actor mentions that his voice often gives him away, even in situations where people can't see him.

Can you describe an incident where the actor was recognized by his voice?

The actor recalls playing Xbox Live and being recognized by his voice. The other players didn't believe it was him until he passed a quiz they gave him.

Who did the actor attend the Giants-Packers playoff game with?

The actor attended the game with Efren Ramirez, who played Pedro in Napoleon Dynamite.

What were the actor and his friend wearing at the Giants-Packers game?

They were wearing the 'Forever Lazy,' an updated version of the Snuggie.

What is the 'Forever Lazy' and how does it differ from the Snuggie?

The 'Forever Lazy' is a blanket you step inside like a jumpsuit, with a zip, whereas the Snuggie is a blanket with arms. The 'Forever Lazy' also has a trap door for bathroom use.

Did the actor enjoy using the 'Forever Lazy'?

Yes, the actor expressed enjoyment of the 'Forever Lazy' and mentioned he would pay up to $99 for it.

What humorous detail did the actor share about using the 'Forever Lazy' at the game?

The actor humorously mentioned that he used the trap door of the 'Forever Lazy' to do his business while in the stands.