Comedian and late-night talk show host Conan O’Brien is in Mexico shooting his talk show. The stand up has said he is there to improve the strained and somewhat negative feelings there currently are between the U.S. and Mexico ever since President Trump waltzed into Washington.
The comedian posted the following picture of a man lining up in customs wearing a MAGA hat. Conan captioned the shot with:
“That’s right, this guy is wearing a #Trump hat in the customs line at the Mexico City airport. That takes “huevos.” #ConanMexico“
That's right, this guy is wearing a #Trump hat in the customs line at the Mexico City airport. That takes "huevos." #ConanMexico pic.twitter.com/lyM7I4YTbJ
— Conan O'Brien (@ConanOBrien) February 16, 2017
Huevos of course being Spanish for eggs.
On Twitter, Conan asked the U.S. public what they would like for him to pass on to the Mexican people while he is there. There have been some great responses.
Beth Moss Maher replied with:
Yes, please tell them the vast majority of Americans r NOT racists who want to break up families. Our voices WILL be heard!
— Beth Moss Mahar (@maharbeth) February 22, 2017
Kate Squillz replied to Conan with this:
half of America wouldn't survive if it wasn't for Mexico and their amazing people! Hardest workers!
— Kate Squillz (@nyladawg) February 22, 2017
While Andrew Stone spoke for many when he answered with this:
Please don't think we're all as ignorant as POTUS
— Andrew Stone (@revdude) February 22, 2017
It is actually heart warming to see so many Americans replying to the question with messages of love, support and compassion for those in Mexico. Many people just want Mexico to know that they do not share the views of Trump and how they will fight him on his harsh immigration approach.
Another funny tweet from Conan was a photo of an effigy in a Mexican protest against Trump:
Saw this photo from yesterday's protest in Mexico. I hope this isn't an effigy of me. https://t.co/4TrspAkM4E #ConanMexico pic.twitter.com/tY8ZmOIPb6
— Conan O'Brien (@ConanOBrien) February 14, 2017
Let’s face it, Trump has done a lot of damage to relations with people from many countries including Mexico. There are not many people or places that Trump has not offended.
We are currently in a very peculiar political climate and it is a time when many of us are suffering from Trump fatigue.
It makes a nice change to see someone like Conan go to our southern neighbours with the good intentions of making people laugh and improving relations as their goal rather than division.
Thank You Conan! Tell Mexico we still love her!
Watch as Conan explains why he is going to Mexico:
Featured image via YouTube