As suggested earlier, Conan O'Brien may want to reconsider his brief stint as a "pool boy," which viewers witnessed in a video on The Tonight Show in September. In the video, we watch as O'Brien -- fascinated with the whole "pool and patio" culture as a new Southern California resident -- teams up with LA Pool Guys for a few of their routine jobs.
Conan: your boss-for-a-day, LA Pool Guys owner Bryan Barnes, may want you back.
Barnes took a break overseeing his pool-cleaning business this week -- a week of nonstop torrential rainstorms; floods; and freak, random tornadoes -- to reflect on the Pool Guys' experience with O'Brien.
Q: Did Conan know his way around a pool?
A: He did OK for a first-timer. He would need to learn a few things as a pool technician. Like:
- You don't drink the pool water to test chemical levels.
- You don't need to resuscitate every lizard you find in the pool.
- Don't jump in and play with the pool toys that are left in the pool.
Q: How would you describe Conan's pool-cleaning abilities?
A: Fair. I must say that he was quite innovative with that larger-than-life pool net. I like that kind of initiative in a pool technician.
Q: Would you hire him as a pool technician?
A: For sure! I hear he may be looking for a new job? I think being a pool technician would be a great change for him.
Q: What do you look for when hiring a potential pool cleaner?
A: A goofy smile; stringy red hair; 6-feet, 4-inches tall. But really -- LA Pool Guys is always looking for the best technicians who are competent in their skills and certified through the Los Angeles Health Department as a pool service professional. We really have a great crew.
Q: Do you have any job-seeking advice for Conan?
A: Conan: just stay innovative and cast your big net out as far as you can. You'll catch more lizards than you can count, and if they're dead, just throw them back and find another one. You'll do just fine. You're the funniest guy on television. I look forward to many more laughs from your corner.
Hey Conan: that means the corner of the truck cab you'll be riding in while tagging along with Bryan and your fellow pool guys.
And be careful where you fling that telescoping pool-cleaning pole.
Photo of Conan O'Brien and Bryan Barnes courtesy of LA Pool Guys
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