Conan has left NBC, destined for bigger and better things

Something about celebrity spectacle seems to bedazzle us. The Conan O’Brien and Jay Leno feud succeeded in gripping our attention nearly as much as the disaster in Haiti. Actually, this is something of a sickening thought when one takes a quick moment to reflect. Nonetheless, anyone who’s ever been fired can express some empathy with O’Brien.
As the end neared, O’Brien pulled out all the stops, exploiting his predicament to the fullest for some good laughs. Adam Sandler’s appearance on one of his last shows was also very admirable. Who doesn’t love Adam Sandler? O’Brien made a joke at the end of one show claiming that he would steal as many office supplies from NBC as humanly possible before having to depart. I certainly hope that O’Brien was successful in that endeavor.
Still, neither Jay Leno nor NBC should be blamed for the termination of O’Brien from “The Tonight Show.” Leno needs the income to maintain his many expensive automobiles.  Call me crazy, but I blame O’Brien. He put up a fight that he knew he wouldn’t be able to win.  It was the stance that he made in retaliation to the way NBC insisted upon jerking him about that led to his being let go.
When you fight for justice in a system that is completely dominated by the pursuit of more money, you are bound to lose. In such an environment, it is vital for the survival of the animal to become a machine and comply with the desires of those in charge.  
It’s interesting to consider how all of those characters that we’ve come to know in mainstream television are manifestations of what the media considers to be most appealing to the masses of people. They shape their personalities to appeal to the average person who, having come home after a hard day’s work, takes a load off in front of the television to enjoy the evening.
This planning is apparent. Why is it that these late night comedians always seem to have a bizarre physical appearance? Leno has his chin; O’Brien has his hair; Letterman has the gap between his teeth. Following this logic, Jimmy Fallon doesn’t stand a chance to make it onto “The Tonight Show” seeing as he doesn’t have any outstandingly weird features.
Still, despite the amazing hair, Conan must have been lacking that small something that grasps the attention of the American public.
O’Brien tried to forcefully create a niche for himself in the media, which is notorious for being a rather stubborn business. In the end, Coco was too good for NBC.  Let’s face it. NBC’s repetoire has been on a steady decline for a number of years.
I’m not a fortune teller, so I cannot discern exactly what O’Brien will be doing in the near future, but if he continues to apply his witty mind, dashing physique and wavy hair, he’ll be sure to land himself an even better job than host of “The Tonight Show.”
Having been fired myself, I am reminded of seeds in the forest. They need to experience the intense heat of a fire in order to germinate and sprout.
Being cast out of one environment and into another forces us to grow in new ways. And as long as optimism is maintained, only good can result. Hang in there Coco!