The article discusses a recurring sketch on Late Night with Conan O'Brien called "Joel's Antique Booth," in which Conan's announcer, Joel Godard, would appraise items brought in by guests and insult them. The sketch started in 1999 and featured familiar faces from the show bringing in their antiques. The segment often ended with something unexpected happening, such as a cursed artifact exploding or a mummy strangling Joel. The sketch was a beloved and silly part of the show's history.

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