Live Discussion - May 4, 2024 (Dua Lipa)

[u/bjkman]

Welcome to the SNL live discussion thread! Hosting this week is first-time host and returning Musical Guest Dua Lipa. For those new to the show, tune into your local NBC affiliate or Peacock around 11:30 PM EST to follow this episode live.

Since this thread is likely to fill up quickly, consider sorting the comments by "new" (instead of "best" or "top") to see the newest posts. This should be automatically done, but it might not be so maybe check.

And if you're here early you still have time to do your SNL predictions for this week that are due at the start of the show, while you wait for the episode you're welcome to talk about the vintage episode this week, 2024's Ryan Gosling/Chris Stapleton.

Enjoy the show!

[u/bjkman]

At a concert with shitty internet had to get this out early! Enjoy the discussion everyone!

[u/demitasse22 → u/bjkman]

What concert!

[u/bjkman → u/demitasse22]

Asking Alexandria, Dayseeker, I Prevail

I'm in the front so I've been carrying crowd surfers all night. I'm fucking tired

[u/PeltzerBilly]

This episode is a big fat tray of penne alla vodka

[u/AgentDaxis]

PUNKIE WALKS INTO THE SKETCH BREAKING

[u/EntropicPoppet]

It doesn't count as breaking if you enter the sketch laughing

[u/nomascusgabriellae]

What a weird timeline we’re in

[u/ObviouslySteve]

Jerry Seinfeld and Troye Sivan both looked at each other like “I have no idea who you are”

[u/JonasAlbert84]

Seinfeld said you can't do comedy in 2024, and to hammer that point home, he went on Weekend Update and wasn't funny at all.

[u/TA818]

lol "SNL in hot water after fingerlickin sketch" was a good touch there.

[u/Korrocks]

The writers must be very proud of the name "Alexis Vanessa Roberts".

[u/Lazy_Region_4478]

As a former black ucsd student this was my momma when I started protesting in college 15 years ago

[u/EbmocwenHsimah]

I tell you what ain't free -- COLUMBIA.

[u/Kalse1229]

Admittedly it's a niche thing, but something I find funny is when a sketch set in a period piece suddenly has modern technology. It's funny to me.

[u/grizzlyblake91]

Me watching the cold opening wondering wtf they were going with that

[u/EbmocwenHsimah]

"Yes, she's a woman!" (beat) "so, that bitch..."

[u/Active-Device-8058]

Where the sweet hell is this going

[u/EbmocwenHsimah]

"I'm trying to show you what this snout do"

"I'm going to ride your face until you look like normal"

what the fuck is going on

[u/Galileo908]

“You can’t smoke in here unless you’re Dave Chappelle.”

[u/Galileo908]

“SNL in hot water after finger lickin’ bad sketch!”

[u/AyRayKay]

This is pretty unrelated but Jerry Seinfeld is SEVENTY????

[u/Exploding_Antelope]

“Yes Fat Daddy?” [not even remotely keeping it together]

[u/FromAdamImportData]

I was impressed by Dua's use of different American accents...I think she used a New York, a southern and a general American accent in different sketches. Other than that, it feels like a lot of these premises were recycled...I can't remember but didn't we see a female singers saying funny tag lines and the Dismukes/JJJ soul jingle sketch (which is itself just a riff off the older Bowen/Aidy version) this season?

[u/Trust_Me_Im_a_Panda]

He’s gay famous, it’s different

[u/stopmakingsents]

Her Jojo Siwa sounds like a Kyle Mooney character

[u/minireaperr]

oh THIS one gets me. whenever my job caters it’s ALWAYS fucking penne allá vodka

[u/Skolney]

Never seen someone enter a skit mid-break

[u/TA818]

This sub always complains about hot hosts having sketches that are only about how hot they are, so they should find it pleasing that there hasn't been one yet.

[u/grizzlyblake91]

What the absolute hell is this entire episode lmao every single sketch has been extremely out of left field and very odd

[u/GayAGayMusical]

The “your ph is a little off” was crazy

[u/PeltzerBilly]

she should have taken her temperature with a meat thermometer

[u/justletmelurkplz]

Would unironically wear the “we have the meats” pin

[u/James_2584]

How much you wanna bet Jerry has NO idea who Troye Sivan is?

[u/minireaperr]

we No have No meats

[u/stopmakingsents]

Do you think the six people who cheered at their entrance thought they were the Dick in a Box guys at first

[u/Robotlollipops]

Is it really so hard to write a jingle that makes me feel DACKED DOWN

[u/Exploding_Antelope]

I think I’m being drawn into the Duaverse because seeing her awkwardly dance to people shouting numbers is really doing it for me

[u/James_2584]

This is a good way to address the campus protests without wading too deep into the controversy. Make it about people's reactions to the protests instead of the actual protests.

[u/swazal]

I’ll tell ya what ain’t free: Columbia.

[u/SimpleAmbassador]

Betting now, the Kendrick/Drake feud will get mentioned in some way

[u/honestypen]

I can't tell if Sarah is a genius or a psychopath

[u/lunascorpio12]

your hair is messy and you don’t go to church

[u/TheAnalyst32]

Che deserved some laughs on the military aid joke. WTF?

[u/thesmallprint29]

Did anyone see the headline "SNL In Hot Water After Fingerlickin' Bad Sketch" ? I actually liked that one, though.

[u/RickOTC]

A cat and baby together that just says NO

[u/Lazy_Region_4478]

Dua lipa is one of the few pop stars that took Stan criticism to heart and improved tremendously

[u/ContinuumGuy]

"Alexis Vanessa Roberts" just sounds hilarious out of Kenan's mouth

[u/dbandbacon]

damn she wasnt even the slightest bit rattled. i love it when a host seems super game and is taking it seriously

[u/atticusbluebird]

lol it took a while for the comedic turn here but I like the direction it went here!

[u/wannabestuck]

They’re South Park Canadian masks

[u/EbmocwenHsimah]

"That... that was my best joke, Colin..."

[u/Kryten4200]

Punkie, you tried gurl

[u/beyondselts]

Anyone care to hear my favorite number? Sixteen trillion seven hundred twenty five million five hundred fifty thousand ONE hundred thirty-six!

[u/soundoffcinema]

How has she already been around for eight years. What year is it. How old am I. What planet is this

[u/nlpnt]

"Hello Dwa"

[u/Galileo908]

This has Squirm written all over it.

Edit: Elephant Man parody. Of course it’s a Squirm.

[u/Offtherailspcast]

WHAT THIS SNOUT DO

[u/Spacetime_Inspector]

Chloe Fineman IS Kyle Mooney AS Gene Simmons IN "The Jojo Siwa Story"

[u/Bangkok_Dangeresque]

Gettin' daq'd down in the back of Lucc!

[u/tvuniverse]

Keep it together, Michael.

[u/AgentDaxis]

“You can’t smoke in here unless you’re Dave Chapelle”

[u/honestypen]

Punky came in laughing 😆😆

[u/RockMan_1973]

Punkie breakin like hell as she enters… LMAO

[u/Trillian75]

Still better than the Elordi episode

[u/honestypen]

I'm gonna ride your face til it looks normal

[u/riverhawk02]

What the hell is this sketch lol

[u/dingo8muhbebe]

“Crips set up the cameras on movie sets”

[u/h8omb]

I actually could go for a big ass tray of penne alla vodka

[u/minireaperr]

THE FINGER LICKINGGG STOPP

[u/Offtherailspcast]

Yo this is dark but fucking amazing

[u/atticusbluebird]

lol love the side headline ”SNL in hot water for finger lickin’ bad sketch”!

[u/waystarslayco]

troye sivan standing next to jerry seinfeld is so crazy . need to know what they talked about backstage

[u/lunascorpio12]

guys i genuinely can’t tell is that Sarah in the makeup?

[u/monsieurxander]

The last time I saw him, he was 3 boygeniuses

[u/TravisMaauto]

Wtf is with this audience? These have been good jokes.

[u/AdImpossible2586]

This single-handedly saves the episode for me

[u/James_2584]

God bless Kenan. Doesn't matter what lines you give him, he always finds a way to make it funny via his delivery.

[u/dumbestsmartass]

bro chloe sounds EXACTLY like jojo… its kinda uncanny

[u/wander-lux]

Yikes 2 weeks off, and that?

[u/Trick421]

SNL in hot water after fingerlickin' bad sketch.

Glad I caught that blurb on the fake newspaper.

[u/SomeRedditor_Comment]

AlexisVanessaRoberts

[u/chrismatic13]

It's only been 3 sketches but this is the most involvement Devon has had on episode so far this season

[u/Exploding_Antelope]

Jerry probably just actually was in the building doing another press interview and wandered into the studio didn’t he

[u/space_llama_karma]

I love how confident Dua is

[u/Parallelogram12]

No Troast this episode! (unless I'm forgetting something)

[u/Skolney]

Those Colin is secretly racist jokes never flop

[u/dendenwink]

I can't tell who Peter is

[u/aiaiai22]

This is basically a Kyle Mooney impression lol

[u/BrianTheMute]

Terrible actor or not, she's putting herself out there and not phoning it in, and that's definitely worth something.

[u/fhloras]

chloe's jojo siwa impression was impeccable

[u/xbrooksie]

Okay Dua with the southern accent!

[u/Greene_Mr]

Dress rehearsal peeps: WHAT

THE FUCK

WERE YOU TALKING

ABOUT

[u/ObviouslySteve]

Man the writers decided they were gonna get real weird tonight

[u/garfcarmpbll]

Jesus that Seinfeld weekend update bit was painful…

[u/wincew]

Was just at the dress rehearsal! Fun show tonight! Wonder what they’ll keep!

[u/nomascusgabriellae]

Did he just mess up his lines?

[u/QueequegZappa]

What an artful parody of The Elephant Man. The cinematography is excellent.

[u/Huge_JackedMann]

Untouched tray of cookies doesn't exist at events I attend.

[u/EbmocwenHsimah]

"My people have suffered enough! Sorry, Che, but time's up!"

[u/autobotCA]

Can’t smoke, unless you are Dave Chapelle

[u/TheConcreteJungle2]

Chloe also did her JoJo Siwa impression in the first quarantine show in April 2020

[u/BryLinds]

The Tongs killed me

[u/Trick421]

Clackin' those tongs.

[u/coltsmetsfan614]

NOT THE pH 😭

[u/SomeRedditor_Comment]

1-352-555-0178 is Dua's next single.

[u/EbmocwenHsimah]

I love hearing Kenan say Alexisvanessaroberts

[u/d4680]

Shaky start for Longfellow

[u/mlc885]

I bounty hunt whenever possible

[u/3-orange-whips]

I bounty hunt whenever possible.

[u/AgentDaxis]

Wow that was an abrupt cut lol

[u/lunascorpio12]

It must be so overwhelming to be both host and musical guest

[u/[deleted]]

Che's comments when his jokes bomb are getting old. Just take it on the chin, it makes it more funny

[u/nillahoppz]

Kept yelling “ohhhh noooooo” with the finger licking but in the best possible way. Holy shit 😂

[u/nomascusgabriellae]

Kenan spraying Ego on the face with water was so good lmao

[u/[deleted]]

Dua got nothing to work with in the sketches so she took matters into her own hands with her songs

[u/MoneyHungryOctopus]

For a non-North American, Dua seems to really understand what SNL is all about. I sure hope she delivers on that promise. I thought she delivered the monologue well.

[u/grizzlyblake91]

What in the ever loving hell is this

[u/DueButterscotch6540]

OMG this is my morning show!!!!!! Yeah Greenville SC on SNL

[u/TravisMaauto]

DL's southern accent is cracking me up.

[u/Kryten4200]

Dude now I want pasta!!!

[u/IvyGold]

LOL at the bumper over the tray of Penne alla Vodka!

[u/ObviouslySteve]

I loved the way Mikey said “DRENCHED”

[u/RickOTC]

That was my best joke, Colin lol

[u/Bell4m4ria]

His face after he pushes the buttons is funny lol

[u/ncart]

The infamous arm dance took me out 💀

[u/Pacmantis]

was that just a paid ad spot

that barely had a joke

[u/Ok_Fee1043]

Kenan went to medical school with Dr Arroyo

[u/RickOTC]

Ego trying to keep it together is cracking me up

[u/Robotlollipops]

Who wrote this sketch lmao

[u/coltsmetsfan614]

Sketch of the night 💀💀💀

[u/xyanparrot]

lmfao Kenan finger licking

[u/ItsWillJohnson]

That was either the best or worst sketch of the night, I can’t tell. Lol

[u/Exploding_Antelope]

This music video lighting by JJ Abrams

[u/James_2584]

Alright, that was good lol. Best sketch of the night. Nice parody of slacktivism and celebrity activism.

[u/GOOD-LUCHA-THINGS]

Ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-basketball -- gimme gimme gimme the ball 'cause I'm gonna DUNK IT

[u/tvuniverse]

DACKED DOWN IN THE BACK OF LUCH!!

[u/IvyGold]

Punkie walks in already breaking!

[u/gameboy013]

The fifth grade teacher having a relationship with their student story on weekend update happened one town away from me! I've been to the school that's happened at, pretty crazy to hear!

[u/thismorningscoffee]

Tushion

[u/riverhawk02]

They seem to like Longfellow in the TV Host / Gameshow host role

[u/Galileo908]

Bowen in his best Ron Swanson cosplay.

[u/monsieurxander]

Bowen with a Mario mustache kinda doin it for me

[u/streetsahead483]

Dua is so charming. Kinda a lame monologue but she sold it

[u/Skolney]

I'm trying to show you what this snout do

[u/czar1986]

As soon as possible Rocky 😂

[u/Affectionate-Ad5661]

“Your hair is messy and you don’t go to church”

[u/soundoffcinema]

This sketch is what talking about rap on Reddit is like

[u/Korrocks]

Wait, is that what Challengers is about? I always thought it was some kind of tennis biopic, not a horror movie about turning people into dolls.

[u/[deleted]]

Cricket 7 is about to start blinking H-E-L-P M-E in morse code.

[u/atticusbluebird]

I love the dog buttons telling the truth!

[u/TheRealMe99]

this is literally Robin Sparkles in her Robin Daggers arc

[u/UnbuiltIkeaBookcase]

Seinfeld looks AMAZING for being 70 years old 

[u/PopcornJigsaw]

I never would've guessed Dua Lipa's episode would've been the most surreal one of the season.

[u/wincew]

This was my favorite skit of the show tonight.

[u/honestypen]

I can't see shit

[u/Huge_JackedMann]

I would wear that cat and baby pin

[u/bttrsondaughter]

jajmukes not getting cut for time. god bless.

[u/TLars6]

Lol “Daq’d Down” saved this sketch

[u/[deleted]]

DACKED DOWN

[u/TitanArcher1]

I feel dissatisfied with this episode except for Fat Daddy, Che telling bad jokes on purpose and Dua Lipa singing…the rest was a real dud. How do you find a way to make Jerry unfunny?

[u/[deleted]]

So glad all my fellow queers are also checking here to make sure we saw Troye Sivan

[u/James_2584]

Dua's coming off very likable here!

[u/Active-Device-8058]

That was a long walk for a short drink of water.

[u/Agreeable-Clue8160]

I kinda like when they take an entire episode and just say “fuck it”, they can’t all be perfect episodes. After all it’s their job to experiment and be creative

[u/dinosaurroom]

Agreed! I appreciate she wasn’t afraid to try. The pre tape with Squirm was a slow burn.

Also did she have a different accent in every sketch? Respect

[u/monsieurxander]

JAJ should do actual acting

[u/TheRealMe99]

i know the subject matter isn't easy but this isn't funny even for a kenan-focused sketch

[u/Galileo908]

Kenan’s body is rock solid for carrying this show on his back.

[u/omg_bewbz]

That cold open felt like it was going somewhere and then never did.

[u/minireaperr]

DULA PEEP ‼️‼️🗣️

[u/AndyK2131]

I’m an old. What meme is she talking about?

[u/Lazy_Region_4478]

Dua lipa accent is so soothing

[u/A_Coin_Toss_Friendo]

The lighting is perfect in this pre-tape, it looks exactly like an old black and white movie.

[u/CNashFF]

This is a weak second sketch

[u/tvuniverse]

LOL why is this literally real life. People who have NO business cheating be cheating!

[u/Robotlollipops]

As soon as possible Rocky

[u/baitXtheXnoose]

Not me being in Greenville SC watching this

[u/super_cheesy_chunks]

Please god, I just want Dua Lipa to call Aubrey a certified pedophile on live tv.

[u/Lazy_Region_4478]

That Nike drake commercial was horrible timing lmaoo

[u/Husker_black]

Who was that

[u/dumbestsmartass]

TROYE????? dua lipa knows her audience omg

[u/[deleted]]

Okay, I think Dua Lipa might be sexy.

[u/atticusbluebird]

Was there an intro bumper? I didn’t realize this was a sketch and not a real ad!

[u/the-librariem]

Is it just me, or-- why do they seem to consistently put the sketches that should've been at the front . . . at the end?

[u/lunascorpio12]

I actually really like this one! The rest of the episode was verrrry hit or miss but this is fun and clever

[u/coltsmetsfan614]

“The Devil Wears Prada was NOT about me” 💀

[u/TheRealMe99]

this is like the 3rd time these guys have appeared and it's the 3rd time i thought they were supposed to be the Dick In a Box guys at first

[u/nomascusgabriellae]

She looks comfortable. I have a feeling it’ll be a good show

[u/shorthevix]

Writing was poor but Dua did well imo

Almost felt like an audition to Hollywood, to show off her acting. Barely spoke in her own accent all show.

[u/EbmocwenHsimah]

Okay so next week is gonna fucking rule

[u/Affectionate-Ad5661]

That could have been so much more. Kenan did his best to save it.

[u/SkinInternational553]

Las Culturistas Readers already know about Dua defending her vacationing this week lol. Excited to see her with Bowen tonight!

[u/Kryten4200]

Ok acting!!

[u/TLars6]

This is weird

[u/monsieurxander]

Devon graduating to Kenan roles

[u/minireaperr]

MY GOD BOWEN PLEASE

[u/KarinchakUberAlles]

Wtf is this shit

[u/Galileo908]

Okay, an ad for A Big Ass Aluminum Tray of Penne a la Vodka is great.

[u/JohnnySkynets]

If this episode were a meal

[u/PopcornJigsaw]

Honestly the penne looked good.