Brooklyn bar owner Debbie Shields became an overnight internet sensation this past week after riffing with comedy icon Conan O’Brien during an episode of the online talk show “Subway Takes.” Her life changed overnight. “Oh my goodness. They’re yelling, they’re running, they’re walking up taking pictures,” Shields said. Speaking about Conan, she says “his team has hit me up” and says Confessions Bar made a new whiskey-based drink to honor the moment and one of their joke exchanges: “Baby Daddy O’Brien.”
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So nice to have some good, positive news reported. Debbie is a real New Yorker – kind of lady. Love, love, love her. 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
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"Everybody in the studio please clap!" (2 people clap)
2:36 She looks gorgeous! Rocking that outfit, sis!
This is her wonderful good fortune to be in the right place and the right time. Bless her!
The confidence she exudes is legendary. Opening a bar in 2025 and making it a success? Bravo!
new york is crazy because on an ordinary day you can see conan o' brien and international superstar debbie shields in the subway
I love that he asked her about her work and the bar. Really respectful
I see a sitcom like Cheers at a bar named confessions with her as the bar tender as Matt Damon on one side and Jummy Kimmel on another argue as Conan comes in and everyone in the bar yells to get out.
What a GEM she is🎉❤
I love how viral she went from, as she says, 1 minute 29 seconds of her life ❤ proof that ageism is a load of 💩 she’s absolutely full of life & deserves all the best in life. I’m also jealous can’t lie 😭 lol
Baby daddy o’ Braine lol 😂
What's sad is if these interviews were posted 10 years ago they'd have a million views by now. I guess these interviews go across all media, but real moments like these go over looked because of how much slop is out there. I miss those days.
This was just a magical moment! Filled me with so much joy! I’m a fan of Conan and Subway Takes and expect to see Debbie on Conan’s podcast asap! What a light she is!! From one Brooklyn born native to another, go Debbie!!! The world needs you! 😍😍😍
Love you Debbie !!!!
"tell him to send me my child support" 😭 she's too funny
Debbie made our day. Thank you, Debbie, for engaging with Conan. Say hello to your kids. We'll be seeing you at "Confessions"!
She was so good that it came off as if she was planted there by the segment producers. Which is a huge compliment to her natural talent.
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She was so funny
She is so laid back. I want to be like her. Love you Debbie!
i'm from finland. Do young americans still like or even know conan?
perfect bar owner
When you are you, this is what happens… Magic!!!!
The host looks like an old version of Tom Holland.
Lovely
I like her voice, she needs to be his side kick. He would go far and she would too. They need to be on a late night show also with him. It's her voice and sense of humor. She's a people person. BABY DADDY OBRIEN. LOVE IT.
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Fabulous episode Jacob. I've long believed that truly "funny" people are also really intelligent. She could do stand up AND/OR give consulting, educational advice to businesses. What an absolute gem, especially in these trying times
What a beautiful human being. All the best to you, Debbie! 💞
I love that she made sure to shout out Kareem. Everyone keeps saying oh she made Conan laugh, her and Conan riffing off each other etc etc… but it's true, it's Kareem's show and he's an important part of this moment. I love that she made sure to remind people of that.
Sweetie you are beyond lovely!!! Wishing you the very best! Girl you are whatever you want to be. Just like ALL girls do!!!👵💖
Debbie went bar for bar with Conan! Fantastic moment!
TERRIFIC !!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊😊
Beautiful and funny person. Conan just spreading the love everywhere 💞
Wholesome. 😊
So funny. Debbie's got talent. If I can get to Brooklyn I will certainly got the her bar.
Conan is magic everywhere he goes. She is great! Loved that segment! Jacob you’re great too!
Gotta love it.
She is COOL. I would go to her "Confessions Bar", if I live in NY 😁