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Saturday Night Live: Season 41 |OT| Starring the Real Ghostbusters
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PhoncipleBone
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I still don't understand how that sketch was recurring. I had hopes that that one would actually make me laugh, but it never did. I feel like I am missing something big that I don't find What's Up With That funny in any way.
What's up with that?
PHOENIXZERO
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Yeah that was unsurprisingly not a good episode.
He's not a billionaire, especially after his divorce which his wife got half, he's rumored to be worth between 400 and 500M but denies it and Trump is supposedly worth at least four billion.
He's not a billionaire, especially after his divorce which his wife got half, he's rumored to be worth between 400 and 500M but denies it and Trump is supposedly worth at least four billion.
80s Bad Guy
Banned
It never made me laugh, but it always made me smile. Mainly Sudekis and that track suit I think. Poor Lindsay.
Last night's episode was weird. Like, it felt like they tried to make trump the joke at times, but it never worked. All they did was give him a bigger boost.
A Human Becoming
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Is SNL always this terrible? I don't like SNL as it is, but this was just D.
Big Green Anus
Member
Just Awful! Trump is TOO good for this nonsense!
Well, they got what they wanted. It will only temporarily hide the fact that this cast has zero chemistry and the writing is just flat as hell.
Grizzlyjin
Supersonic, idiotic, disconnecting, not respecting, who would really ever wanna go and top that
It's rarely great, but they can do better. I think there were probably some sketches that got vetoed. A lot of these seemed like time wasters and back burner sketches rather than something they would do for Trump being there. And they talked about Trump less than they usually do, so it was pretty evident they were ignoring the elephant in the room.
Like when Hillary went on, she played a bartender talking to a satirized version of herself. So they directly addressed her not being likable to her face. With Trump, they played up some of his ideas but mostly in a positive light. Like the first sketch about how his presidency will be so great. It's kiddie glove stuff. Then the tweets, so yeah he tweets mean stuff sometimes. He knows that, and gets off on it. Weekend Update was the only time they took some digs at him, like the Drunk Uncle segment.
Jag
Member
He used to write for the show, but not for long and wasn't very successful. But it's not surprising that he maintains a connection. Apparently Lorne Michaels can be very charming if he wants you in his inner circle.
That said, I'm pretty sure the bit was approved. Very little happens on that show without Michaels approval. I think Damon Wayans once went off skit and it was a big deal.
The Elite
BOSS
It's too bad it wasn't a better episode.
gutter_trash
Banned
the long cable wires made my night
Mechanized
Member
Oh god, humming amazing grace, this is beautiful. lmao
I love how this sketch nails how dramatic 15-18 year olds think they already know everything about the way the world works.
This episode has been SO much better than last week's (though that wasn't really a hard thing to do).
Edit: Forogt about Disclosure. Hope they perform well. Love their albums. Better production value than artists almost twice their age.
backflip10019
Member
Elizabeth Banks is just so boring.
Lorde and Disclosure ain't bad though.
Lorde and Disclosure ain't bad though.
backflip10019
Member
Good Lord Bruce Chandlin is a terrible character. Absolute shit.
Mechanized
Member
This Weekend Update is pretty amazing so far.
Edit: "Did you fall from heaven? ... If so can you tell me if my babies are up there?"
HOLY SHIT lmao
Edit: "Did you fall from heaven? ... If so can you tell me if my babies are up there?"
HOLY SHIT lmao
I came in this thread knowing someone would be shitting on it.
I think it's hysterical, and much more in line with classic SNL humor.
backflip10019
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The "so bad it's good" trope only works when the acting is interesting or the setting is right. I've enjoyed Bruce in taped segments but he just doesn't work for me in a Weekend update segment.
I think the acting is stellar, and the setting is perfect. "So bad it's good" works best when it's awkward, which live television is the best setting for.
80s Bad Guy
Banned
I'm behind as its paused while I drink.
But that sketch play comedy was the best indictment of this whole stupid generation.
Just kidding. Banks is so hot still. Damn.
But that sketch play comedy was the best indictment of this whole stupid generation.
Just kidding. Banks is so hot still. Damn.
krackerjack
Member
Very good episode!
I guess someone could relate it to "first world problems" but the term "ghetto" gets thrown around for the dumbest things.
Oh for sure. I'll be honest, I was feeling uncomfortable for most of it, but maybe that was the point as well? I want to watch it again and see if it works better knowing what's coming.
twinturbo2
butthurt Heat fan
Turned off this episode during the "first thing that made me horny" sketch. Sorry, but that was a new low for SNL, and whoever convinced Lorne to get it on air should be fired.
Grizzlyjin
Supersonic, idiotic, disconnecting, not respecting, who would really ever wanna go and top that
Liked this episode, aside from some clunkers. Olga during Weekend Update was pretty funny, reminded me of something they'd put on in the early 90s.
BenjaminBirdie
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The Lamonster
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Agreed. I can't help but blurt this out to my wife every time I see Banks on TV lol
When Netflix added 'Wet Hot American Summer' - "How did I not know about this?"
When I got to her bikini scene - "HOW DID I NOT KNOW ABOUT THIS!?!?"
This week was super solid, nice to see after last week's comedic travesty. only one scratch sketch (Aron's List) with the remainder being decent to good (Black Jeopardy, Young Ben Carson, The Bureau, Uber for Jen).
Well, except for First Got Horny 2 U, which I love that somebody was offended at because it was the only great sketch of the night. so fucking funny, especially Bayer with the Menendez bros and her looking up at the shower head.
Plus the Jost/Che update has really found itself this season. It isn't even that it's always the funniest joke by joke, but they have a really distinct tone and chemistry that I love. great characters on it this week. Bruce!
Well, except for First Got Horny 2 U, which I love that somebody was offended at because it was the only great sketch of the night. so fucking funny, especially Bayer with the Menendez bros and her looking up at the shower head.
Plus the Jost/Che update has really found itself this season. It isn't even that it's always the funniest joke by joke, but they have a really distinct tone and chemistry that I love. great characters on it this week. Bruce!
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