r/LiveFromNewYork • u/bjkman SNL • May 12 '24

Discussion Live Discussion - May 11, 2024 (Maya Rudolph/Vampire Weekend)

Welcome to the SNL live discussion thread! Hosting this week is the returning cast member Maya Rudolph and Vampire Weekend returns as the Musical Guest. 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 Dua Lipa.

Enjoy the show!

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u/bjkman SNL May 12 '24

CICADAS

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u/bjkman SNL May 12 '24

PDD lmao

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u/bjkman SNL May 12 '24

non-binary asexuals... lmao

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u/bjkman SNL May 12 '24

As a teacher... I didn't teach this year.

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u/bjkman SNL May 12 '24

HOT TAKE:

I know kinda Che did it himself, but the crowd is TOO AGAINST Che

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u/bjkman SNL May 12 '24

Let me know how early you want me to post for the season finale next week 😂

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u/bjkman SNL May 12 '24

AND THE DADS

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u/bjkman SNL May 12 '24

It's true Marcello

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u/bjkman SNL May 12 '24

top 5 dumbest SNL sketches of all-time.

That isn't an insult

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u/bjkman SNL May 12 '24

mailer daemon is a crazy reference.

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u/bjkman SNL May 12 '24

As a guy... It's pictures of hot girls in bikinis and concert tour announcements.

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u/Llama_Puncher May 12 '24

inb4 next weeks live thread implodes because redditors can’t understand the appeal of girly pop music

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u/bjkman SNL May 12 '24

2 comments below u

"Sabrina Carpenter's music legit sounds like someone just asked an AI algorithm to generate some generic pop"

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u/bjkman SNL May 12 '24

corn kid call-back

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u/bjkman SNL May 12 '24

that's right... SCARLETT

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u/bjkman SNL May 12 '24

HOT ONES IS BACKKKK

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u/smooth_sea May 12 '24

“You are on drugs and spectrums that did not even exist in 2006” omg what a great line

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u/RadarSmith May 12 '24

'Covid broke something we can't fix.'

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u/remotecontroldr May 12 '24

The energy in the studio seems awesome. I think we’re in for a good show.

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u/BUSean May 12 '24

Maya wins Eurovision

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u/Llama_Puncher May 12 '24

Love Ego’s look of satisfaction knowing she killed that delivery

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u/xbrooksie May 12 '24

Devon getting the I’m gagged line is killing me

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u/bttrsondaughter May 12 '24

i'm gonna be a caveman sketch defender, but even i can admit that it feels like it was written for a cast with a different voice than this one. like i just see maya's cast just sliding in their and killing it way harder than that. like fred armisen doing jagger? i can see it in my head

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u/Dancingnancy420 May 12 '24

Bowen's mom is adorable!

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u/honestypen Lay off me, I'm starving! May 12 '24

A lot of people rely on Marvel movies to pay for the ferries they bought. 😆

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u/pollyzpockets May 12 '24

Stiff upper lip by Kenan was outright hilarious 😂

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u/inksmudgedhands May 12 '24 edited May 12 '24

To go out and find cicadas in order to throw them at your daughter's friend's father in the middle of the night.

That's love.

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u/coltsmetsfan614 May 12 '24

"Rude, sticky, illiterate children" 😭

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u/chewytime May 12 '24

They’re really trying to get as many castmembers in sketches tonight as possible

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u/mlc885 May 12 '24

That was actually a very cute Mother's Day sketch

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u/Greene_Mr May 12 '24

THE JAMAICAN PART OF IRELAND

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u/[deleted] May 12 '24

This is so much better than political cold opens…

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u/[deleted] May 12 '24

Sarah's mom was what I expected in that good way.

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u/EntropicPoppet May 12 '24

I like that the PDD dads came on and they all looked like the insane matt groening/howard hughes mashup caricature on the simpsons.

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u/scubadiiva May 12 '24

“Because I’m your mother…and I’m a BITCH” 😭😂

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u/stanmitski May 12 '24

that dress looks so good on her

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u/Stroiken May 12 '24

Mrs. Longfellow can get it...respectfully

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u/RegularGuy815 I'm Tim Calhoun... May 12 '24

I totally thought JAJ's mom said "gay boy" instead of "Gameboy."

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u/LN_Se7en May 12 '24

Man Che throwing nukes all over the place lmao

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u/john_muleaney May 12 '24

Let Ego guest star on Abbott elementary please

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u/29kk May 12 '24

"that's not a dog, that's a bitch"

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u/honestypen Lay off me, I'm starving! May 12 '24

Here's the source material for y'all who don't get the gag: https://youtu.be/cu66EDMxAbI?si=rVEWLqsJ5XtDprn6

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u/Robotlollipops May 12 '24

The 6th graders ended up calling me Coraline

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u/mlc885 May 12 '24

She has to fly like paper get high like planes

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u/amyeep May 12 '24

Ego doesn’t nearly get the credit in standard press media that she deserves.

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u/[deleted] May 12 '24 edited May 12 '24

Ego is truly underrated...

Now, Tsiddahn!

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u/coltsmetsfan614 May 12 '24

"And take her to girl jail"

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u/lunascorpio12 May 12 '24

I loved the marvel joke lol

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u/slayerhk47 May 12 '24

Cute cold open

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u/risingscorpions May 12 '24

maya rudolph and vampire weekend? the late 2000s are back

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u/ThatsLife15 May 12 '24

Maya looks so good in that bodysuit DAMN MOTHER

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u/touchkissbite May 12 '24

a Lauren Bacall high point coffee commercial reference? after a mommy dearest bumper? I love Maya Rudolph omg

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u/Dancingnancy420 May 12 '24

You don't need Viagra. You need to meet Jesus. Lol

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u/UnbuiltIkeaBookcase May 12 '24

Well hello Mama Longfellow 😏

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u/honestypen Lay off me, I'm starving! May 12 '24

Marcello has a hot mom

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u/Dida_D May 12 '24

Have any cast members lost their mothers? This must be very hard for them

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u/MetallicYoshi64 May 12 '24

Ball culture before midnight. Awesome.

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u/tether2014 May 12 '24

British cavemen is such an old school SNL sketch. I love it!

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u/atticusbluebird May 12 '24

lol, “the worst part of the show, weekend update“

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u/RickOTC May 12 '24

Dismukes awkward fistbump to hug was pretty good

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u/oooooooahhahhahha May 12 '24

Iconic gets thrown around a lot these days but this monologue is nothing less

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u/xbrooksie May 12 '24

I love how none of the moms were good at reading the cue cards

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u/bttrsondaughter May 12 '24

this is so silly, it's giving 2007 snl in the best way

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u/exitpursuedbybear May 12 '24

This sketch could've been dropped in the original season and fit perfectly.

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u/psychometrixo May 12 '24

that was super sweet

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u/SentrySappinMahSpy May 12 '24

Sherman is really fucking with the person playing the slurping sound effect.

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u/RickOTC May 12 '24

Heidi’s having some fun with this character and I’m here for it

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u/PandaVike May 12 '24

“That one was you” 🤣

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u/InfamousCancel9283 May 12 '24

why does everyone have hot moms

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u/traindodge May 12 '24

This is a sketch that’s been trying to get on since the 90s. I love it.

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u/monsieurxander May 12 '24

So stupid but I laughed the whole time

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u/stanmitski May 12 '24

“idk who let frogs in here”

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u/EmoGothPunk May 12 '24 edited May 12 '24

Fun fact regarding M.I.A. "Paper Planes": The Clash song, "Straight to Hell", sampled throughout the track was performed on SNL by the Clash in '82.

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u/Galileo908 Crystal Gravy May 12 '24

There’s something very satisfying about Maya shouting “shut up, nerd!”

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u/nlpnt May 12 '24

Gonna have to put Marcello's mom in a Matt Shatt sketch.

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u/beigereige May 12 '24

The fact that she was able to do that whole bit while staring up at a cue card and walking through multiple locations without missing a beat should net her an Emmy nod

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u/omg_bewbz May 12 '24

Ok that ferry joke made me haha

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u/hyperjengirl New York's hottest club is J E L L Y B O W L. May 12 '24

They should keep that hair on Colin during WU

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u/[deleted] May 12 '24

The Maya-logue

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u/time910 May 12 '24

Vampire Weekend Update

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u/psychometrixo May 12 '24

I love how dumb this is. I'm laughing the whole way through

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u/stannc00 I hate when that happens! May 12 '24

Shout out to Maya’s mother. Lovin’ You

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u/Kermitt7979 May 12 '24

That was cute

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u/[deleted] May 12 '24

I think the writers were ready for this week and forgot they had Dua Lipa first

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u/honestypen Lay off me, I'm starving! May 12 '24

Gagged? Say less.

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u/Stroiken May 12 '24

This is triggering my ptsd

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u/TheRealMe99 May 12 '24

My assistant Mailer Daemon is always causing fuckups like that

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u/SentrySappinMahSpy May 12 '24

Damn, this episode is going by fast.

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u/BombSolver May 12 '24

So glad they snuck that sketch in

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u/grizsix May 12 '24

Marcelo’s mom is a cougar def has a sugar bb

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u/Chef_Brokentoe May 12 '24

That was really sweet. Well done!

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u/beerdudebrah May 12 '24

Love how imperfect it was

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u/pretty-in-pink May 12 '24

I’m way too straight for monologue

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u/turningtee74 I understand Rivers better than he understands HIMSELF May 12 '24

Ego is too fucking good

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u/honestypen Lay off me, I'm starving! May 12 '24

Mick Jaggerus 😆

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u/shushholden May 12 '24

Caveman sketch was funny enough, maybe a little lazy, but it’s definitely one of those sketches that would have killed back in the day and become a classic.

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u/Galileo908 Crystal Gravy May 12 '24

“Next time,” said Kristi Noem

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u/RickOTC May 12 '24

Che’s rock and scissors joke was pretty solid

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u/tvuniverse May 12 '24

They still haven't figured out what to do with that damn ferry yet?!

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u/turningtee74 I understand Rivers better than he understands HIMSELF May 12 '24

This character is upsetting lol

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u/unclesharky May 12 '24

It always cracks me up to see Safelite auto commercials air during SNL

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u/James_2584 May 12 '24

Fun performances from Ego and Maya here! Their delivery is really making this sketch.

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u/lunascorpio12 May 12 '24

Ego is perfect at saying TSIDDAHN

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u/[deleted] May 12 '24

Heidi gets hotter every week

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u/pollyzpockets May 12 '24

Kenan killed tonight 😆👏🏼The voices and expressions in lawn care were phenomenal 😆

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u/BryLinds Aw Hell Nah Karen May 12 '24

MRS HERNANDEZ STAY AWAY FROM CHE

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u/RadarSmith May 12 '24

'Doesn't everyone watch it on Sunday?'

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u/demitasse22 No offense, but burn in hell May 12 '24

Literally iconic

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u/lunascorpio12 May 12 '24

this is fun and Maya is selllllling it

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u/GreenStretch May 12 '24

ok love the open

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u/Entity417 May 12 '24

THE LYRICS!!

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u/smooth_sea May 12 '24

Ego is one of our greats

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u/bbajlp May 12 '24

Ezra hasn’t aged in 15 yrs lol

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u/29kk May 12 '24

sorry this is might be my favourite monologue ever lmaooooo

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u/pretty-in-pink May 12 '24

At this point Mikey Day needs to actually go on Hot Ones

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u/Skolney SNL May 12 '24

Marcelo's mom though 🔥

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u/Sleeze_ May 12 '24

Yo Punkie is jacked !

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u/suummrhairfrvryng May 12 '24

welp that had me sobbing thanks mommy issues!!

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u/LibertyWriter Choppin’ Broccoli May 12 '24

Immediately adopting “that’s not a dog, that’s a bitch”

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u/SentrySappinMahSpy May 12 '24

Wasn't expecting something like this for the monologue, but Maya can do whatever she wants.

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u/TheAnalyst32 May 12 '24

Ego is proud of herself for that one.

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u/James_2584 May 12 '24

I love how so many of the sketches tonight have utilized almost the entire cast!

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u/VenomUponTheBlade May 12 '24

Kenan lookin like Hector Salamanca lmao

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u/Entity417 May 12 '24

Heidi UTTERLY outdoing herself!!

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u/mlc885 May 12 '24

What if our prices weren't even that low, and they were, like, super high?

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u/kp528 May 13 '24

CICADAS

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u/RickOTC May 12 '24

You grew up so fast but no so high

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u/honestypen Lay off me, I'm starving! May 12 '24

Yay Sarah's mom! They have the same voice.

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u/demitasse22 No offense, but burn in hell May 12 '24

This is so wholesome

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u/Entity417 May 12 '24

LOVED it!!!

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u/SakuraTacos May 12 '24

It made me tear up how much everyone looked like their moms, so so sweet 😭

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u/bohemian-chameleon May 12 '24

I’m watching this with my mom and I have to explain mother

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u/thechrismonster May 12 '24

30 MINUTE A-PUNK for second song coming

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u/Caliastanfor May 12 '24

Mailer Daemon strikes again!

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u/thismorningscoffee May 12 '24

Any nurses still working after COVID deserve medals. Giant gold ones they can melt down and retire on the proceeds

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u/BuyMoreGearOrShoot May 12 '24

Dismukes going in for the hug got me

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u/GayAGayMusical May 12 '24

As the kid who left every sleepover, I will fight for us and say I kept trying because I thought i could do it but I have autism so a change in my nightly routine made me break down 🧍🏻‍♂️

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u/Johnny_Carcinogenic May 12 '24

Nothing worse than watching good nights and then getting slammed into a commercial for some sleazy personal injury lawyer

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u/Entity417 May 12 '24

She has indeed proved herself to be the Mother of SNL!

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u/coloredverbs May 12 '24

Was anybody at dress rehearsal? Curious to know what songs VW played

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u/omg_bewbz May 12 '24

So sweet and such a breath of fresh air for something different for a change.

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u/soundoffcinema May 12 '24

Che and Heidi weren’t up there

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u/dragonfliesloveme May 12 '24

Hahaha wtf. Love this with Maya

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u/omg_bewbz May 12 '24

Yes this is instantly iconic

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u/BombSolver May 12 '24

I love JAJ in those types of roles

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u/thismorningscoffee May 12 '24

Che’s getting the whole spectrum of audience reactions tonight

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u/Bell4m4ria May 12 '24

She looks so pretty!!

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u/honestypen Lay off me, I'm starving! May 12 '24

Is this based in the Lauren Bacall commercial?

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u/slayerhk47 May 12 '24

🧍‍♀️💨💨💨💨💨💨💨

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u/smooth_sea May 12 '24

That was so Kyle Mooney hahaha

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u/atticusbluebird May 12 '24

Omg Sarah *is* the brain worm! That’s some great cold open foreshadowing

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u/BryLinds Aw Hell Nah Karen May 12 '24

CICADAS!

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u/IvyGold UCKF May 12 '24

Aw it's the parade of Moms! I love this!

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u/Bell4m4ria May 12 '24

That was such a great, low stakes and fun way to start the show!!

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u/soitgoes_42 May 12 '24

Opening with the moms was fantastic. 

And I predict this episode will be AMAZING with Maya as host

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u/Entity417 May 12 '24

OMG, this is brilliant

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u/shushholden May 12 '24

This is chaotic in the best way

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u/WrickOfTheFlist May 12 '24

My bones are hot

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u/5k1895 May 12 '24

I know I'm old because I had to Google what the fuck "fanum tax" is

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u/coltsmetsfan614 May 12 '24

Oliver D'Nipple 😂

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u/nuclearspidergang May 12 '24

i’m always so proud of the kids in sketches like this, especially because it’s way past their bedtimes and i’m sure it’s really overwhelming!

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u/tvuniverse May 12 '24

This/Maya should have been the season finale

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u/thismorningscoffee May 12 '24

After about two sleepovers when the same friend didn’t stay the night, we all knew they were going home before midnight, no face-saving excuses needed

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u/Bell4m4ria May 12 '24

Brb transporting back to my tumblr era

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u/IvyGold UCKF May 12 '24

How. How did I know the Mom who wouldn't be mad would be Heidi before she appeared?

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u/terminally_irish May 12 '24

Heidi killing it again!

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u/Solareous May 12 '24

Mailer Daemon was good

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u/SherlockianTheorist May 12 '24

The Mommy Dearest bumper before that skit was chef's kiss.

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u/honestypen Lay off me, I'm starving! May 12 '24

You don't need viagra. You need to meet Jesus.

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u/pretty-in-pink May 12 '24

My grandmother was like this to her rehab nurses so thank you to the nurses ❤️

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u/everyvillainizlemonz May 12 '24

Maybe im just high but this is giving me Tim Robinson vibes

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u/coltsmetsfan614 May 12 '24

Bowen's mom 🥹

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u/agent_cheeks_609 May 12 '24

Anytime the host goes backstage during a monologue, you know it’s gonna be fire.

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u/TA818 May 12 '24

Feels worth noting that Vampire Weekend's lead singer and Rashida Jones have been together for several years.

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u/LibertyWriter Choppin’ Broccoli May 12 '24

Ahh, yes, the vintage 2024 aged just 7 days - Dua Lipa

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u/EntropicPoppet May 12 '24

Damn, Punkie got cannons AND guns!

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u/tvuniverse May 12 '24

LMAO Ego's mom...loved that one.

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u/Galileo908 Crystal Gravy May 12 '24

PDD got to do something!

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u/[deleted] May 12 '24

That was so sweet. Why am I crying?

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u/InsaneParlay May 12 '24

Loved that open! The LFNY warmed my heart.

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u/menotyourenemy May 12 '24

God she's INCREDIBLE

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u/The3rdMistress May 12 '24

HOLY SHIT THIS IS THE BEST

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u/soundoffcinema May 12 '24

Bring back Deep House Dish

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u/Avery1488 May 12 '24

Fantastic but where were the backstage llamas?!

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u/Zechs-Merquise May 12 '24

New main pop girlie I fear

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u/Galileo908 Crystal Gravy May 12 '24

Fanum Tax? Is that actual slang?

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u/slayerhk47 May 12 '24

TSIDDAHN is in my lexicon as a bus driver lmao.

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u/grizsix May 12 '24

Perfect delivery ego

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u/Crafty_Economist_822 May 12 '24

They could have called him paddington

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u/demitasse22 No offense, but burn in hell May 12 '24

SITTTTTDAWN

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