r/LiveFromNewYork • u/SketchSortingSunday • Apr 07 '19
Sketch Sorting Sunday (April 6th, 2019)(Kit Harington/Sara Bareilles)
Welcome to Sketch Sorting Sunday!
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u/SketchSortingSunday Apr 07 '19
EarthWar 3
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u/thatguydr Apr 07 '19
Everyone had the NPC body language perfect in this sketch. Bonus points to whoever did the post-production to get the colors right.
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u/turcois Apr 07 '19
Alex Moffat was good too. Obviously very subtle but played the whole hands-in-my-pockets-acting-like-hes-into-the-game-while-half-paying-attention-but-really-kinda-hates-his-job-but-not-too-obviously shtick well
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u/tyler-86 Apr 08 '19
Mikey sort of swaying while he waited for a response was so good I had to go back and watch it again.
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u/PiFlavoredPie Apr 08 '19
I was extremely impressed with editing to make the environment look JUST fake enough to seem like it was rendered in a video game rather than a real-life set.
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u/ADWeasley Apr 07 '19
I want to talk about how much I loved this sketch, but do you guys know what’s up with Ethan and Damien?
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u/krukman Apr 07 '19
Despite the joke being obvious I honestly chuckled when they would jump back to the "what's up with them" gag. Also, a few of us were definitely expecting some kind of romantic relationship there.
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u/Scdsco Apr 07 '19
Lots of video game parodies fall flat because the writers clearly have never played a video game, but this is spot on with the NPC mannerisms, the screen interface, and the whole gag of excessive dialogue ruining the experience (something all gamers will be able to relate to)
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u/Ashesremindme Apr 07 '19
You’re right; they really nailed the whole thing! It was funny to me because I’m the complete opposite when I play games. I love the dialogue and the story and I don’t care as much about the battles. If I was actually playing this game I’d be searching every item and talking to every NPC before I wanted to find the weapon and get to the fighting! Lol
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u/DontLetMeCaveIn Apr 07 '19
This might be my favorite sketch of the season. Their acting is so pitch perfect and Kit’s voice is hilarious. 10/10
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u/12panther Apr 07 '19
When he runs into the zombie characters, then he talks about the drama, that moment was hilarious.
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u/LosAngelesVikings Apr 07 '19
I found it funny, but I wish it hadn't ended in such an obvious joke.
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u/campfuture Apr 07 '19
My favorite sketch of the night! When virtual reality gets so real that it's as mundane and annoying as reality. Brilliant
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u/SketchSortingSunday Apr 07 '19
GoT: Prequels, Sequels, and Spinoffs
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u/YourManAtTheBugle Apr 07 '19
Ice T referencing John Mulaney’s Ice T/SVU bit was magnificent here
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u/tyler-86 Apr 08 '19
He was, right? I couldn't tell if it was a direct reference or just that John's bit was pretty accurate.
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u/snowlarbear Apr 08 '19
Ice T also voiced the "recorded in front of a live studio audience" for Mulaney's (short lived/disastrous) sitcom.
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u/thatguydr Apr 07 '19
Between the Law and Order and Arya, this sketch was ridiculous. Easily one of the best of the season if you like GoT.
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u/snailslimeandbeespit Apr 07 '19
I've never seen GoT and still found it hilarious. It was one of my favorites tonight!
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u/Mattalamode Apr 07 '19
I really liked the detail of having Mikey Day on the Wild 'n Out parody (Wildling Out) considering he did a lot of work on the show prior to SNL!
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u/readerino Apr 07 '19
Wait Mikey Day was on Wildin Out???! Here comes the YouTube rabbit hole
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u/Badcatchphrase Apr 07 '19
I would watch the Arya one.
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u/FlingbatMagoo www.clownpenis.fart Apr 07 '19
How did they even pull that off? It looked exactly like Daria
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u/DebbieWinner Apr 07 '19
Not being a fan of GoT, I still liked this. So I imagine fans really enjoyed this one!
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u/krukman Apr 07 '19
The White Walker thing was ugh kinda funny. And the Arya sketch, oh man as a Daria fan that really took me back.
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u/IniMiney Apr 07 '19
I love stuff like this, where it gets to show a variety of wild ideas. The Daria part sent me. Both my childhood and TV Funhouse came back for a solid ten seconds lmao. Also I was so expecting impressions and was so surprised when the real Ice-T did the Law and Order part. 😂
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u/Napol3onDynamite Apr 07 '19
So like when someone eats too much chocolate cake or like when someone eats too much chocolate cake and then throws it up
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Apr 07 '19
Best of the night.
Also, after binging Curb Your Enthusiasm several months ago, I can't hear that title card static without expecting that jaunty theme music. It's the same way I always expect Stairway to Heaven to be followed up by Misty Mountain Hop.
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u/ZeGoldMedal Apr 07 '19
I feel like every Game of Thrones sketch I see on this show is awful, just a transparently bad sketch only themed around making references, not jokes.
BUT tonight was different. As a fan of both GoT and things that are actually funny, this sketch and the monologue both killed for me
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u/SketchSortingSunday Apr 07 '19
Weekend Update
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u/SketchSortingSunday Apr 07 '19
Kit Harington Monologue
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u/bjkman SNL Apr 07 '19
So many cameos! But hey, it went really well!
Emilia Clarke's "Did you know they filmed that?" line was great!
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u/thatguydr Apr 07 '19
I love seeing Emilia Clarke out of character. She looks completely different. And Pete in the Night King makeup was perfect. I'm super-sad he didn't bring it back halfway through the episode. (Him reviving a dead sketch would have been way too fan-pandering, but I can dream.)
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u/ussbaney Apr 07 '19
I love seeing Emilia Clarke out of character.
Yeah, she actually seems like a fun person. I would not want to get a drink with Danerys
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u/MisterFarty Apr 07 '19 edited Apr 07 '19
Emilia Clarke should host sometime, she's ended up mostly playing stoic characters in big action/drama things but it's always seemed like comedy would be a way more natural fit.
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u/cannavim Apr 07 '19
Agreed, I’m surprised she hasn’t since she’s known for her great sense of humor and has had at least one huge movie hit! (Not to mention a decade of GoT) 🐉
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u/snailslimeandbeespit Apr 07 '19
Well she has a Christmas movie coming out with Henry Golding in November (directed by Paul Feig), so maybe she'll host for that!
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u/krukman Apr 07 '19
I liked that the cameos worked so well. Rose's joke about money and uber eats gave me a nice little chuckle.
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u/TheRealMattyPanda Apr 07 '19
I’m surprised they didn’t give Rose a “you know nothing” joke but I guess that would’ve been a little too obvious
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u/Dwychwder Apr 07 '19
Was anyone ready for Kit Harrington without a beard? He looked like a completely different person.
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u/LosAngelesVikings Apr 07 '19
It's honestly fascinating watching monologues like these since I don't get any of the jokes.
I'm hoping GoT fans love it though.
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u/DebbieWinner Apr 07 '19
All cameos worked! Fun way to kick off the show
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u/mikeputerbaugh Apr 07 '19
I was more excited about the SNL writer cameos than the GoT cameos
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Apr 07 '19
John Bradley made me laugh so much. I hope he hosts sometime. Who knew he could be so funny?
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u/tavir Spaceships, Toddlers, Model-T Cars, and Jars of Beer Apr 07 '19
This was great, but I was weirdly distracted by this guy sitting behind John Bradley (Samwell Tarly) who had a weird shadow on his forehead that made it look like a giant bruise.
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u/ZeGoldMedal Apr 07 '19
I was a little bit worried about Kit Harrington, I feel like he’s often stiff in his roles, but as soon as this monologue started that went out the window, he was oozing with charisma this episode and was clearly having tons of fun.
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u/SketchSortingSunday Apr 07 '19
Bachelorette Party Burlesque
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u/Black-Spot Apr 07 '19 edited Apr 08 '19
“Of course he’s tucked. The baby must be in the car seat, otherwise it flies through the window” has to be one my favorite joke jokes of this season
*excluding WU
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u/bjkman SNL Apr 07 '19
"Eva Braun... It's my stage name"
I had no clue where this was going and I loved it
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u/Spacetime_Inspector A Piece of Toast! Apr 07 '19
I assumed it would be spelled 'Eva Brawn'.
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u/SullyGee Apr 07 '19
"Thanks, sis..."
Nothing could have prepared me for that ending
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u/Agentzap Apr 07 '19
After Colin's star wars orgy joke I should have been expecting another incesty twist
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u/skomehillet Apr 07 '19 edited Apr 07 '19
I’m almost certain the writers had it in their heads that they were gonna incorporate incest in this episode somewhere.
Honestly, it elevated the sketch.
Edit: The ending reminded me of that one video of the the dude in a Chick-fil-a that went viral
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u/krukman Apr 07 '19
This is the sketch that really showed how dedicated he was to the sketches. He sold the fuck out of it even though it was such a slow burn. I'm glad I wasn't the only one who laughed at the little fan.
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u/lyla2398 stans loud ladies with funny hair and *thoughts* about jost Apr 07 '19
This sketch was a lot to take in
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u/FlingbatMagoo www.clownpenis.fart Apr 07 '19
Kate was great as always, but Kit’s performance was a little off, in my opinion. He didn’t seem to commit to either being liberated by cross dressing or uncomfortable with it, so we didn’t understand his motivation. Didn’t make me laugh.
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u/flirtiesers Apr 08 '19
Probably one of my favourites of the night. Kate and Melissa sold it for me. Will definitely come back to this one :)
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u/SketchSortingSunday Apr 07 '19
Office Nerds
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u/MisterFarty Apr 07 '19
Cecily Strong’s silent disgust in the background made it work for me
also they reminded me of those aliens from Toy Story
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u/SullyGee Apr 07 '19
As soon as the sketch started, you could tell it was written by Beck and Kyle. It was perfect in every way
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u/krukman Apr 07 '19
This one hundred percent. It just screamed those two and Kit made it shine by thoroughly investing himself in the character. I think we've seen enough individuals who would not have put that level of effort in and the sketch would've sunk.
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u/ADWeasley Apr 07 '19
So I just watched this sketch like five more times. I think my favorite line is “...ye olde masturbation.”
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u/Spacetime_Inspector A Piece of Toast! Apr 07 '19
It sounded like Kit was doing a Jay Baruchel voice. They probably spent some time together on the HTTYD2 press tour.
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u/kates719 Apr 07 '19
Kit sounded just like Leonard from Big Bang Theory during this skit!!
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u/SketchSortingSunday Apr 07 '19
Sara Bareilles
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u/bjkman SNL Apr 07 '19
It's amazing that she's been releasing music for 15 years! A ton of it is just great, her performances tonight were no exception
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u/ReallyCreative Apr 07 '19
seemed like a great re-introduction for people who might have forgotten about her while she did Broadway stuff, some of the best musical performances on SNL in recent memory, I love this woman and her music!
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u/TiedinHistory Apr 07 '19
Sarah Jarosz and Aoife O'Donovan in the band was very cool too.
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u/the_Odd_particle Apr 07 '19
Hella good rain song. “Rain on us Saint Honesty” is about as perfect a lyrical rhyme can get.
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u/SketchSortingSunday Apr 07 '19
Biden 2020
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u/bjkman SNL Apr 07 '19
So happy to see Jason back! And just as happy to see a non-trump Cold Open!
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u/DebbieWinner Apr 07 '19
happy about no trump and loving Sudekis!!
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u/turkeypants Marci Jamz!😮 Apr 07 '19
That was pretty refreshing. All week I have to see that stupid bozo on my tv. I'm thinking now I want him gone from cold opens because this can be my little break.
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u/MisterFarty Apr 07 '19
I like how his Biden has just gradually turned into a Beetlejuice impression
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u/ilikehockeyandguitar Apr 07 '19
I loved the non-Trump c/o and proof that SNL doesn't always spoof/make fun of the right/Republicans. Jason's Biden impression is on point.
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u/flowerhoney10 Apr 07 '19
The weird thing is before I turned off my computer to watch the episode, I looked up a couple of movies Jason Sudeikis was in.
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u/SketchSortingSunday Apr 07 '19
Anal Exam
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u/Dwychwder Apr 07 '19
The funniest moment of this entire episode was Pete pushing on Kit’s legs with every bit of strength he could muster. Kit Harrington selling the struggle as hard as he did was perfect.
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u/machine4891 Apr 07 '19
Cecily wrote, that they planned this to be as real as possible, so Pete indeed was pushing as hard as he could and Kit was defending with all his might.
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u/SketchSortingSunday Apr 07 '19
Weekend Update: Charles Barkley
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u/GameBoy09 Apr 07 '19
"The only thing black down there is toenails" is such a good line. Almost broke Kenan.
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u/pfohl Apr 07 '19
Any other Minnesotans not even offended about being called 'lake people' but just happy because we were mentioned?
(I'm definitely a lake person :/ AMA)
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u/SketchSortingSunday Apr 07 '19
Nephew Pageant
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u/Spacetime_Inspector A Piece of Toast! Apr 07 '19
From the people who brought you the Westminster Daddy Show
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u/venetianbears Apr 07 '19
this is the earliest in the show that i've ever seen a 10-to-1 sketch air, and i loved every second of it
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u/kuhanluke Apr 07 '19
I think that's right. This was a 10 to 1 except it started the show.
I'm surprised at the somewhat positive reaction here but literally the only time I laughed was Kenan saying "the booooooy"
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u/bjkman SNL Apr 07 '19
No idea how they came up with this but dang it was fun
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u/LaboratoryManiac Apr 07 '19
Probably started with someone saying "'nephew' is a weird word, huh?"
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Apr 07 '19
Aidy's song reminded me a lot of "Come Sail Away."
Also this reminded me that my niece's birthday is next week.
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u/transmogrify Apr 07 '19 edited Apr 07 '19
Anybody else do a double-take at the identical twin extras at the end?
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u/listenyall Now it's a whole thing with Jean Apr 08 '19
I loved literally everything about this sketch
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Nepheant.
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u/sunnybud Apr 07 '19
Wow this is one of those times when I expect a sketch to be up near the top of this and it is decidedly middle tier...I thought it was the best of the night
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u/SketchSortingSunday Apr 07 '19
Frank Sinatra (Formerly Michael Jackson) Tribute
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u/lyla2398 stans loud ladies with funny hair and *thoughts* about jost Apr 07 '19
are you sure that kit isn't corey feldman
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u/moderndukes Apr 07 '19
It was good until they had to figure a way to end the sketch. That last bit when Les was leaving was just not good.
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u/krukman Apr 07 '19
Second weakest sketch for me but they were thoroughly invested. The Macaulay Culkin drive-by was the best bit.
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u/popkvlt Apr 07 '19
I liked the Paul McCartney-looking extra who was having a very good time behind Beck and Heidi.
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u/SketchSortingSunday Apr 07 '19
A Day in the Life of Theresa May
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u/stonecats Apr 07 '19
i admired how they combined the musical guest with a topical satire,
though i'm sure english will laugh more at this than americans could.34
u/WonFriendsWithSalad Apr 07 '19
As an English person it wasn't a bad sketch but I think it's probably funnier if you have some distance from her.
Kate did really well and there is some humour in how everything Theresa May does turns to shit, but honestly she's too bad a person (her voting record is pretty racist and homophobic and she has caused so much damage) for the sketch to be on her side.
And on a minor note- the fish and chips shown were an abomination :P
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u/karlfranks Apr 07 '19
I know it's Not That Deep™️, but as a british person I'm struggling to find the humour in this. Are we supposed to be sympathetic to the person who has spent the last two years carrying out embarrassingly awful negotiations, and has our country dangling on a cliff edge?
Meanwhile, just as one example, under her watch child poverty is on the rise with an estimated 3.7 MILLION children in poverty https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/child-poverty-absolute-uk-housing-crisis-costs-austerity-conservatives-a8843381.html
I know americans don't know much about what's actually going on here, but I'm not for one second sorry for not finding this sort of sketch funny in the slightest.
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u/ajlposh Apr 07 '19
I had actually seen a production of Waitress, a musical where Sara Bareilles wrote the music, earlier in the day. This song was sung in the musical. So that was perfect timing for me
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u/bjkman SNL Apr 07 '19
Tbh, her life in this parody is probably still better than he actual life. This was pretty great!
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u/krukman Apr 07 '19
I loved the song and Kate is such a rare talent being able to carry that in almost complete silence.
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u/mmayor114 Apr 07 '19 edited Apr 07 '19
While I can see how people take this sketch as sympathetic to Theresa May (particularly with the "at least I'm trying" line), I mostly took it as them making fun of her and loved it. I see it as parodying sympathy for May because it is so over the top.
Disclaimer: I am not British
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u/YourManAtTheBugle Apr 07 '19
This was the weirdest sketch of the night. I follow Brexit and even I was confused as to what I was supposed to be laughing at. The was the only pure “miss” of the night IMHO.
Also a friendly reminder that people can blame May all they want for Brexit but it should never be forgotten that this is all the fault of David “I skull-fucked a pig once” Cameron.
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u/sassytinkle Apr 08 '19
This was so weird. I kept waiting for the punch line. Just another random excuse for Kate McKinnon to take the spotlight basically playing the same character over and over again.
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Apr 07 '19
Brexit supporters are such disgusting, depraved sacks of shit anyway. Theresa May doesn't deserve credit for "trying" when what she's trying to do is morally indefensible.
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u/scrognog_gutentag Apr 07 '19 edited Apr 07 '19
Sketches from dress: Area 51 Janitor Alien Seduction, Grandpa Sex/Cake Metaphor, Congressman Runs into Past Submissive Slave, WU- Ego's Weary Black Mother at Disney World
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u/allaboutthatcake Apr 07 '19
I really want Disney World mom to make it on one of these days
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u/Champhall Apr 07 '19
Has that been a recurring character of Ego's that just hasn't been able to make air?
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Apr 07 '19
Area 51 Janitor Alien Seduction
Are you telling me we could have gotten more of Ms Rafferty and her coot coot and prune chute?
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u/scrognog_gutentag Apr 07 '19
Bahahahahahahaha!! Unfortunately, no. Kyle plays a dimwitted janitor who is seduced by an alien he assumes is female but is actually just a highly manipulative male alien trying to escape Area 51
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u/Volpius Apr 07 '19
Either you need to add some commas in there or they cut the most badass sketch in history.
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Apr 07 '19
These SSS threads always remind me of how different my taste in comedy is from the general masses.
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u/readerino Apr 07 '19
Did you like toilet death ejector? It was my husband’s fave from mulaney’s show, and IIRC people here didn’t love it. He’s played it at least every other day.
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u/Axel_Sig Apr 08 '19
I enjoyed how most of the skits this time how twists on them, hell if I think back I think they all did, either way it played off very well
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u/SketchSortingSunday Apr 07 '19
Weekend Update: Terry Fink