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[Tripon]

And the devastating “Saturday Night Live” caricature of Spicer that aired over the weekend — in which a belligerent Spicer was spoofed by a gum-chomping, super soaker-wielding Melissa McCarthy in drag — did not go over well internally at a White House where looks matter.

More than being lampooned as a press secretary who makes up facts, it was Spicer’s portrayal by a woman that was most problematic in the president’s eyes, according to sources close to him. And the unflattering send-up by a female comedian was not considered helpful for Spicer’s longevity in the grueling, high-profile job, where he has struggled to strike the right balance between representing an administration that considers the media the "opposition party," and developing a functional relationship with the press.

"Trump doesn't like his people to look weak," added a top Trump donor.

The instantly viral “SNL” clip was seen by some in Trump’s orbit as devastating because it was accurate. “I thought they had Sean down pretty good,” said one Trump ally, who thought Spicer has been set up in an impossible position.

http://www.politico.com/story/2017/02/melissa-mccarthy-sean-spicer-234715

 

[marzlapin]

Now I wish it was McCarthy playing Trump.

 

[Jerm411]

Good...now who has a go at Bannon on the next episode?

 

[adj_noun]

More than being lampooned as a press secretary who makes up facts, it was Spicer’s portrayal by a woman that was most problematic in the president’s eyes, according to sources close to him.

Oh, come on.

 

[The Real Abed]

Excellent. Keep making his people look like fools and they'll make themselves look even more like fools.

We need to wear this administration down.

 

[captive]

it still boggles my mind how sensitive these people are.

Also can you imagine what would have happened if Obama said anything remotely like what they have said about CNN towards FOX News?

 

[EatinOlives]

Now I wish it was McCarthy playing Trump.

McCarthy should play everyone now

 

[Dishwalla]

Poor snowflakes can't take SNL ripping on them, sad.

 

[kess]

If this administration cares what SNL thinks...

 

[HarryDemeanor]

Good...now who has a go at Bannon on the next episode?

Death already has it locked up tight.

 

[D4Danger]

"Trump doesn't like his people to look weak,"

he's gone full WWE

 

[Goodstyle]

Someone get Rosie O'Donnel on the phone.

 

[rokkerkory]

Hahaha Spicer got spiced.

My little pony moment was the best though. SNL shoulda made that as part of the skit.

 

[ShadowSwordmaster]

Hahaha Spicer got spiced.

My little pony moment was the best though. SNL shoulda made that as part of the skit.

Don't forget the Gundams.

 

[marzlapin]

Someone get Rosie O'Donnel on the phone.

I changed my mind, Rosie O'Donnell should play Trump.

 

[Wulfric]

So I guess they're the snowflakes now. It's like Trump never heard a word of disapproval growing up.

SNL should have Rosie O'Donnell as Bannon. That'll play off well on Twitter.

 

[LegalEagleMike]

Someone get Rosie O'Donnel on the phone.

Dagger

 

[bobbychalkers]

Those poor snowflakes....

 

[MattKeil]

Good...now who has a go at Bannon on the next episode?

This is who Rosie O'Donnell should play. He won't be able to look at Bannon without thinking of her.

 

[Bronx-Man]

he's gone full WWE

Always gotta protect your heat, that's the first thing Vince teaches you.

 

[Deleted member 17706]

I've got no time for sympathetic comments about Spicer's position. Fuck that guy. He is a goddamn traitor to this country.

 

[Chaos2Frozen]

SNL will save us?

 

[120v]

spicer was allegedly on thin ice already. i'd be surprised if he's still around soon

ridiculous SNL would be a fulcrum of WH staff being fired but... new reality and all

 

[sc0la]

Someone get Rosie O'Donnel on the phone.

shit would get so real Michael Bay would blush

 

[PepsimanVsJoe]

Goddamn what a bunch of weenies.

 

[jellies_two]

it was Spicer's portrayal by a woman that was most problematic in the president's eyes, according to sources close to him.

Alec, you're benched. We've a new idea...

 

[Biggest-Geek-Ever]

I changed my mind, Rosie O'Donnell should play Trump.

Oh man, that might well throw the planet off its axis.

 

[mrboo001]

I changed my mind, Rosie O'Donnell should play Trump.

That would be amazing

 

[Stinkles]

bannon will drop spicer.

then trump will drop bannon.

then the wolves will circle.

 

[TheOMan]

Now I wish it was McCarthy playing Trump.

First thing I thought, but Alec has been amazing. If Alec were a woman, I think Trump would have launched a nuke at SNL in New York.

Someone get Rosie O'Donnel on the phone.

stunned.gif

I think this would actually break Trump.

 

[BronsonLee]

My god does he only watch SNL

 

[Ferrio]

This is who Rosie O'Donnell should play. He won't be able to look at Bannon without thinking of her.

This is way better than Rosie as Donald.

 

[Sho_Nuff82]

Hasn't SNL making fun of presidents (and election candidates) been a thing since the early 1980s? Did they expect that suddenly they would be off limits?

My oldest memory of Al Gore is that damn lock box meme because of SNL.

 

[Caelus]

Sounds like they've been triggered and need their PC safe space where snowflakes don't melt.

 

[Hyrule Warrior]

They should make all members of the Trump's crew (i refuse to call them an administration) be portrayed by women now. That'll just force everyone to resign.

 

[lastplayed]

I changed my mind, Rosie O'Donnell should play Trump.

Kathy Bates to play Bannon?

 

[BocoDragon]

I'm getting a lot of good use out of my Conservative Tears mug.

 

[Boke1879]

Jesus fucking Christ.

 

[Ogodei]

The thinnest fucking skin.

 

[Za-Neen-Jya]

It's telling that Trump isn't rattled by the fact the SNL perfectly satirized his people, it's that a woman did such a great job at it. 🙄

 

[Mechazawa]

a White House where looks matter.

A what now?

 

[LegendofJoe]

I love this, I have a huge grin on my face.

 

[marzlapin]

Kathy Bates to play Bannon?

Ooh, I'm liking this.

 

[Inferno313]

Alec, you're benched. We've a new idea...

He's hosting this week! She could "fill in for him" since he's got bigger duties this week, haha.

 

[LiK]

Bless you SNL. Keep it up

 

[shira]

The instantly viral “SNL” clip

It was a funny bit, but is there anything that isn't viral anymore?

 

[Joe Shlabotnik]

Good...now who has a go at Bannon on the next episode?

I have probably thought about this too much, but the slightly non sequitur portrayal of Bannon as the Grim Reaper struck me as a deliberate avoidance of an impression. I think they wanted to used him to ridicule Trump but didn't want to give him the acknowledgment of an impression.

 

[Sho_Nuff82]

It was a funny bit, but is there anything that isn't viral anymore?

If you upload a YouTube video and it doesn't get half a million views, did it ever really happen?

 

[Baroquemantic]

Good. Bunch of weak-ass babies.

 

[Shadybiz]

Hasn't SNL making fun of presidents (and election candidates) been a thing since the early 1980s? Did they expect that suddenly they would be off limits?

My oldest memory of Al Gore is that damn lock box meme because of SNL.

Oh yeah, this has been going on for a damn long time. I can remember back to Dana Carvey's George H.W. Bush days...not sure about before that. Not sure why Trump would think he's immune.