The Oscars pay tribute to first responders, who deliver some punchy lines

The Oscars wasn’t conscionable astir the champion successful Hollywood. The ceremonial paused to wage peculiar tribute to archetypal responders and firefighters who battled the devastating January Los Angeles wildfires.

Several members of the Los Angeles Fire Department received a rousing lasting ovation from the star-studded assemblage erstwhile they came retired connected signifier astir midway done the ceremony.

“On behalf of each of Los Angeles, convey you for each that you do,” big Conan O’Brien said to the archetypal responders.

Then noting that determination are immoderate jokes “that I’m not adjacent brave capable to tell,” O’Brien stepped speech for the members to present the barbs. “And everyone successful the assemblage has to laugh,” helium demanded. “These are heroes!”

The ribbing began.

“Our hearts spell retired to everyone who mislaid their homes,” said LAFD Capt. Erik Scott. “And I’m talking astir the producers of ‘Joker 2.’ ”

After O’Brien praised Scott (“Damn, champion transportation of the night!”), LAFD aviator Jonith Johnson said, “To play Bob Dylan, Timothée Chalamet learned however to sing. In fact, his singing was truthful bully helium astir mislaid the part.”

Pasadena Fire Department Capt. Jodi Slicker capped disconnected the bit: “It’s large to beryllium backmost with Conan. Usually erstwhile helium calls, he’s stuck successful a tree.”

“It’s happened twice!” retorted O’Brien arsenic the assemblage laughed.