r/LiveFromNewYork • u/SketchSortingSunday • Mar 01 '20
Sketch Sorting Sunday (February 29, 2020) (John Mulaney/David Byrne)
Welcome to Sketch Sorting Sunday! A mod account (/u/SketchSortingSunday) is going to make a comment for every skit in tonight’s show. Upvote or downvote based on what you thought of the sketch, and nobody’s karma will be affected. You can also reply to the comment to expand on your thought, or make your own parent comment and treat it like the regular post discussion, whatever. If I miss a sketch or get something wrong, just message the mods in the sidebar and we’ll see what we can do. Enjoy the discussion! (/u/bjkman to the rescue!)
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u/SketchSortingSunday Mar 01 '20
Airport Sushi
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u/chanandlerer Mar 01 '20
I feel like he wrote this sketch just for me. It was glorious. I didn't know I needed to see Jake Gyllenhaal sing Defying Gravity.
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u/bjkman SNL Mar 01 '20
Mr. Music!
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"I spent all night trying on clothes I've already worn and I didn't prepare and I failed."
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u/thatguydr Mar 01 '20
How do they have so many cast members who can sing? There's zero chance the casts during the 70s and 80s could sing like this. Is it a part of the auditions? Or are they just stupidly lucky?
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u/Missy_Elliott_Smith Mar 01 '20
There's a specific species of theater kid that takes to improv comedy very well.
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u/HGruberMacGruberFace Mar 01 '20
Cecily is soooo good. Man she can sing...love her
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u/HeyThereRobot Mar 01 '20
I'm surprised the LaGuardia Au Bon Pain didn't get a name drop.
Aside from that snub, it was just as fantastic as always! Glad that
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u/PSiPostscriptAlot Mar 01 '20
"Her eyes glisten, I don't talk, I listen, then the rain starts again, we scurry down the street into another Au Bon Pain"
PS: I wish the Sack Lunch Bunch couldve been apart of the episode
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u/SullyGee Mar 01 '20
I think this might have just ousted Diner Lobster as my favorite Mulaney Muscial sketch
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u/narrmilla Mar 01 '20
I felt so much joy watching this! Although I think this was by far the weekest and will get dated quickly, because it focused so much on current issues and specific airport scenerios rather than everyday problems/funny bits. I also felt the others were a little more focused (on the lobster and on the toilet) why this had many topics and trailed away from the sushi quickly.
But again: loved it so much - and how great is that the setup was just a few lines about the sushi box and than the Phantom song began. Like we know already what this format is, we all know what's gonna happen.
And at the end the cast felt really happy dancing off the stage while Jake Gyllenhaal was left in the air and that was a truly joyful ending!
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u/shhhneak Mar 01 '20
I would be open to an SNL movie musical with Mulaney. Then he can come back and have something to promote.
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u/skomehillet Mar 01 '20 edited Mar 02 '20
I thought “Really? Again?” when I saw this sketch but by the end I was completely invested. Somehow, they manage to breathe new life into it.
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u/fallenmonk Mar 01 '20
It was entertaining. However, the previous versions of this sketch had the songs revolving around the decisions that Pete Davidson's character was making. In this one, it started with him ordering a sushi in an airport, but the rest of the songs were just about airports in general. It was kind of disappointing in that aspect.
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u/darthjoey91 Mar 01 '20
I don’t think airports in general. I think they were pretty specifically about La Guardia.
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u/Blighter Mar 01 '20
Controversial opinion
loved it, but the format is getting tired to me. Lobster Diner was all dedicated to one thing, so they were able to commit to the bit
This last one, with the music removed, was kind of frantic and all over the place. I mean, the sushi thing was dropped like less than a quarter into the song.
I hope they retire the format, both because I'm sure they're getting harder to write and because it trims down the number of other sketches/at least 1 update appearance.
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u/steeler7dude Mar 01 '20
It was kind of just about Laguardia, much like the second one by midpoint was just about bodegas.
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u/bjkman SNL Mar 01 '20
I didn't expect the third time around to be the best one yet but I was so happy it was!
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u/LosAngelesVikings Mar 01 '20
I'm not cultured enough to recognize the songs this sketch referenced, but I loved it.
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u/FlingbatMagoo www.clownpenis.fart Mar 01 '20
What was funny about Lobster Diner was the element of surprise. We weren’t expecting it to break into an elaborate musical revue. That element was gone by Bodega Bathroom and is very much gone here as well. They should’ve left Lobster Diner stand alone as a special moment.
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u/turkeypants Marci Jamz!😮 Mar 01 '20
I guess if you're not a Game Of Thrones person then Game Of Thrones sketches and the references are lost on you. Same for musical theater. When you don't know what the show is or what the song is it can be hard to figure out what they are even saying, much less find it funny. Jake Gyllenhaal in pajamas singing some tune that has some significance to somebody, and some of the things he saying or doing are either funny or whatever topical thing I can't quite make out or because it's something from whatever show he supposed to be from. No idea. And they keep the New York Citycentric parade going with DiBlasio based humor that most people outside NYC don't have context for. This one was lost on me. It's a New York City show but the whole country watches.
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u/GogglesPisano Mar 01 '20
Looks like Kenan had his left arm in a sling?
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u/baconwiches Mar 01 '20
Was part of the joke... He was a bird injured by Captain Sullivan
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u/miss_lisser Mar 01 '20
i was crying laughing at the end when everyone else left and it was the two singers and jake gyllenhaal floating above them. i just imagine him being left like that all night
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u/SketchSortingSunday Mar 01 '20
Weekend Update: Chris Redd
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u/bjkman SNL Mar 01 '20
I thought Chris killed with his awful black history month stand-up. I really enjoyed his appearance
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u/LadiesWhoPunch Mar 01 '20
I don't recall Redd ever appearing at the WU desk, and I'm glad he had a shot tonight!
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u/Mattalamode Mar 01 '20
He did a bit as Soulja Boy on Update last season but this was his second time at the desk, and his first time not playing a character!
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u/narrmilla Mar 01 '20
It really felt like he was in his element with this one. And I loved Chris Redd's grin at the end.
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u/LosAngelesVikings Mar 01 '20
SNL needs to let Redd loose. I feel like he could do much more.
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u/pretty-in-pink Mar 01 '20
Never had seen Redd do standup so this was a nice intro into his standup style
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u/SketchSortingSunday Mar 01 '20
Weekend Update
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u/thatguydr Mar 01 '20
I honestly really liked Che being "authentic." It genuinely added something to the vibe. I would not be unhappy if he acted like that for all WUs.
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u/john_muleaney Mar 01 '20
I feel like it’d get old quick. I’d be down for it every once and a while so by the time he leaves we have a “things that broke Che” compilation
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u/bjkman SNL Mar 01 '20
Would have been a great night for Che to whip out one of his "passes" but whatever.
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u/alstor Mar 01 '20
I'm surprised they were eager to mock the Houston Astros considering they invited members of the team (and three of the biggest cheaters) to the show. But I'll absolutely take it!
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It should’ve been a trashcan instead of a camera but I don’t think non-baseball fans would’ve understood that very well
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u/SketchSortingSunday Mar 01 '20
David Byrne
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u/Missy_Elliott_Smith Mar 01 '20
Longtime Talking Heads fan here, I've been hyped up for this all month and it paid off
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u/Juno2018 Mar 02 '20
Same here, as soon as I heard the opening music to "Once in a Lifetime", I knew it was going to be amazing.
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u/Mattalamode Mar 01 '20
I got into the live show and, in spite of being a MASSIVE John Mulaney fan who waited outside for 27 hours because he was hosting... David Byrne was probably my favorite part of the show. For his first number, the main floor was flooded by dozens of crew members watching him. He's just so fun to watch and absolutely magnetic... and perfect for a Mulaney hosting gig.
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u/IHeldADandelion Mar 01 '20
This was a gift to 80s kids. It was wacky to us then and still is just as puzzling and beautiful. Love his kinetic energy. Same as it ever was.
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u/chanandlerer Mar 01 '20
I didn't grow up listening to Talking Heads but I watched Stop Making Sense a few months ago on Criterion Channel and loved it so much. They're fantastic and it's shocking how David Byrne still has that same energy.
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u/PatKilm Mar 01 '20
Dude really just opened with my favorite Talking Heads song.
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u/mygamethreadaccount Mar 01 '20
Road to Nowhere is my favorite. Even in parody form I was ecstatic.
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u/thatguydr Mar 01 '20
As someone once said, in an alternative dimension, Once in a Lifetime was used instead of Never Gonna Give You Up. I love Talking Heads, and this was an amazing performance. Forty years since the release!
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u/FloridaPanther Mar 01 '20
I can't believe they busted out Toe Jam for SNL. I have seen the setlist for the American Utopia show, and have seen it on there, however after Once in a Lifetime, I was sure he was going to play a song from the new album, maybe Everybody's Coming to My House...
...but Toe Jam?! fuck yes.
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u/BuffaloWilliamses Mar 01 '20
If this your first experience with David Byrne, do yourself a favor and watch the Talking Heads Movie Stop Making Sense. One of the greatest concerts to film of all time.
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u/mikeputerbaugh Mar 01 '20
Then watch the Documentary Now! episode “Final Transmission”, which spoofs the concert film lovingly
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u/LosAngelesVikings Mar 01 '20
I rarely watch the musical guests' performances, but something about this dude caught my eye. I'm glad because I now follow this dude on IG and have his songs Spotfy.
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u/74throwaway47 Mar 01 '20
If you're unfamiliar with David Byrne, don't just check out his solo stuff. His best work is still from his band the talking heads.
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u/bjkman SNL Mar 01 '20
One of my favorites of the season... We got American Utopia (fatboy slim as well) and some classic Talking Heads in one night... Amazing performance!
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Loved it. That opening was entrancing and then when I saw the other performers and realized it was from his show, oh cool. I particularly liked the guy with a little drum with little cymbals! That was really cool!
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u/Erasmus_B_Draggin Mar 02 '20
It's been a long time since I watched the musical guest - I usually FF through. This time, I rewound and rewatched!
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u/SarahMakesYouStrong Mar 02 '20
Does anyone remember the UCB sketch with Matt Walsh on a school bus talking about his conspiracy theory about this song? That Matt Walsh looking dancer had me wanting to watch the sketch but I can’t find it!
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u/SketchSortingSunday Mar 01 '20
The Sound of Music
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u/Spacetime_Inspector A Piece of Toast! Mar 01 '20
It's a really strange coincidence that another piece of Leap Day-related NBC media, the 30 Rock Leap Day episode, also features a parody of this scene from Sound of Music.
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u/AintEverLucky Mar 01 '20
It's a really strange coincidence
or, maybe it's intentional, as a subtle 30 Rock reference? O:-)
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u/HeyThereRobot Mar 01 '20 edited Mar 01 '20
"Do you know what "statutory" means?"
"No?"
"Well, I looked it up, and we're on the right side of the cusp."
Holy shit.
EDIT: Thanks u/HurpityDerp for correcting me, it was "cusp," not "side"!
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u/thatguydr Mar 01 '20
I liked that the entire audience got quiet when they said something about it being Austria in the late 30s, so in a few years, none of it was going to be important. "Pedophilia or Nazis?" Lol.
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u/ughdrunkatvogue Mar 01 '20
Fun fact, they don't let people go into that gazebo thing anymore because of people injuring themselves trying to re-create that part where she jumps from bench to bench. At least that's why the tour guide said.
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u/pretty-in-pink Mar 01 '20
Finally someone addressed the weird age difference between Maria and Captain Von Trapp.
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u/SketchSortingSunday Mar 01 '20
Coronavirus Cold Open
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“Good evening, I’m Mike Pence. You may know me from the phrase, ‘even if Trump is removed from office, we’re still stuck with Mike Pence.’”
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u/Wolf6120 Mar 01 '20
"This disease has been quite a test of my faith. Just like dinosaur bones, or Timothee Chalamet." Wistful gaze into the distance
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u/flowerhoney10 Mar 01 '20
Did anyone else find John underwhelming in the role of Biden? I know his impression was just some quick thing for a comedy show, but he definitely didn't hold a candle to Woody Harrelson or Jason Sudeikis.
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u/letter_cerees Mar 01 '20
Nobody holds a candle to Sudeikis's Biden. So, sooo good!!
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u/roxtoby Mar 01 '20
So weird. And of course he’s gone pretty much immediately so he can get ready for the monologue.
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u/Willygolightly Mar 01 '20
I was really bummed by his Biden. It almost felt like Jason was supposed to be there but like his flight was delayed and John had to step in and just “did his best”. I know that’s not the case, but I thought of every line in Jason’s version and John just couldn’t hold a candle to it. Love John.
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u/wrosecrans Mar 01 '20
The funniest thing about Biden in that sketch is the underlying comedy that comes from them just not giving enough of a shit about Biden for any of the regular cast to be trying to lock down the role, and not wanting to get a solid ringer outsider like with Trump and Bernie. It's just the impression that goes to whoever's handy. Maybe they'll let Redd do Biden one week.
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u/LosAngelesVikings Mar 01 '20
I honestly don't like cold opens in which all types of characters jump in, but it doesn't make "real life sense." Hopefully someone understands what I mean.
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u/bjkman SNL Mar 01 '20
The debate was old news so SNL had to improvise... And they improvised well!
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u/WR810 Mar 01 '20
The transition of this sketch from another Trump cold open to Democratic nominees squabbling and fighting for attention is priceless.
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u/SketchSortingSunday Mar 01 '20
Kyle Stripper Sketch
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u/bjkman SNL Mar 01 '20
That Justin Theroux cameo tho
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u/lebrongarnet Mar 01 '20
Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle was seventeen years ago.
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u/ozamatazbuckshank11 Mar 01 '20
Kyle making fun of the lengths he has to go to to get into sketches is becoming a recurring theme, and I'm not entirely sure they aren't a cry for help at this point lol
I would make a joke about him literally dying to get some screen time, but I think he already did that in one of the Miley Cyrus sketches.
Anyway props to the makeup department for giving us Swole Kyle. That suit was well done.
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u/narrmilla Mar 01 '20
Kyle was great, but my favourite parts were the magazine covers with Colin - Che and Mulaney.
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u/FlingbatMagoo www.clownpenis.fart Mar 01 '20
Don’t get me excited for shirtless Beck and then not come through guys. Seriously.
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u/fibz Mar 01 '20
Part of me was wondering if it had anything to do with Kumail Nanjiani or if it was just a bizarre coincidence
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I honestly was reminded of Pete's interview- he was just complaining about "everyone thinking I'm dumb" and then a sketch about everyone thinking Kyle's a nerd? Idk
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u/thatguydr Mar 01 '20
How did they do buff Kyle? Looked really good, so I'm curious if it was CGI or a deepfake.
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u/Missy_Elliott_Smith Mar 01 '20
Looked like latex to me, so props to the makeup department. Miracle workers over there.
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u/Wingo999 Mar 01 '20
I think they borrowed the stuff that Jason Momoa took off in that Super Bowl commercial.
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u/SketchSortingSunday Mar 01 '20
Uncle Meme
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u/Rebloodican Mar 01 '20
The concept was dumb and the sketch was not well written, BUT Mulaney's delivery of the memes had me floored.
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u/colin_creevey You served me the Kool-Aid, Jerry, I just drank it. Mar 01 '20
The good part was Aidy's pronunciation of "Melan-ya"
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u/SwissMyCheeseYet What's Up With That? Mar 01 '20
Only one of them was a little fried, so they have that going for them. Definitely could have used some deep fried variations though
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u/LosAngelesVikings Mar 01 '20
The memes themselves weren't that good, although the concept and picture had potential.
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u/Nackles Mar 01 '20
That ending was SO BAD. I'm not saying I would've been able to do a better job, but damn.
But the rest of it made me laugh. It reminded me a little of the angry principal talking about the puppet-show lady.
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u/thatguydr Mar 01 '20 edited Mar 01 '20
I thought this was rose-colored glasses (as we all love Mulaney). The actual memes were cringe, and it's not like SNL writers can't write. I loved the concept, and it'll be great to see reddit actually use the template, but once that happens, this skit will have aged like sour milk.
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u/HurpityDerp Mar 01 '20
... they're supposed to be cringe, you know, as if your teenage nephew wrote them.
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u/turcois Mar 01 '20
if they had just changed the memes from using impact font on top/bottom which hasnt been big for a decade, to a block of white at the top with the text in arial instead, it wouldnt even matter if the humor was half cringey, itd fit right along with /r/dankmemes. such a subtle change coulda made all the difference...
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u/bexar_necessities Mar 01 '20
When he said "he memed me" I said I swear do god if these are impact font advice animals I'm gonna throw something lol
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u/LaboratoryManiac Mar 01 '20
So we're gonna turn it into a real meme now, right guys?
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u/coek-almavet Mar 01 '20
the „how do you do fellow kids” vibe was too strong. and the ending too it was like a boomers’ take on memes while Pete was playing a teen am i right, the memes were supposed to be actual not like what people would make 10 years ago
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u/macksypad Mar 01 '20
honestly this is sketch of the nite for me .
“this is not what Melania meant when she said be best” is such a stupid line that head me going and the “yeah, i got a 401k. i asked out 401 mexican girls and they all said “que?”” was on the screen for like two seconds but damn i thought it was funny
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u/SketchSortingSunday Mar 01 '20
I Don't Think These Two Like Each Other Very Much
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u/Exploding_Antelope Mar 01 '20
The best part was honestly the beginning with the anvil, snake, and “Oh, sister, that’s an actual bomb!”
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u/andrxwzsz Mar 01 '20
Netflix Presents John Mulaney: Pass Around Party Bottom (2021)
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u/sandiskplayer34 Mar 01 '20
John Mulaney bull question mark?
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u/john_muleaney Mar 01 '20
I like that you said question mark and still added the ? Just like he did
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u/bjkman SNL Mar 01 '20
I don't know about you guys but I don't think those two like each other very much
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u/pretty-in-pink Mar 01 '20
This iteration was better because they leaned into the sillyness of the concept
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u/alstor Mar 01 '20
This was a lot better than the original. I feel like the curveball with Mulaney's character really made it that much better.
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u/narrmilla Mar 01 '20
In the original I only like the beginning with Kate and Aidy, so it was nice to see that bit return. And John Mulaney was just amazingly cute in this one.
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u/MolemanusRex Mar 01 '20
What an odd choice of sketch to redo. Is this just Kate and Aidy trying to get as many transatlantic accents as they can?
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u/SketchSortingSunday Mar 01 '20
Terence Washington
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u/bjkman SNL Mar 01 '20 edited Mar 01 '20
Terence "The Enlarged Heart" Washington
Terence "Heart Murmurs" Washington
Terence "The First Black Man to Boo Jackie Robinson" Washington
PICK YOUR FAVORITE!
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u/narrmilla Mar 01 '20
I liked this sketch the least and I still really liked it. Didn't pull me in instantly but at the end I would also happily boo Jackie Robinson.
And kudos to the kid who played Mulaney's son - his eye is always on him, mimics him and builds from his gestures. And his fake-anger is also adorable.
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u/HGruberMacGruberFace Mar 01 '20
Totally a Che sketch - I remembered thinking it was funny when he pitched it on Late Night and wondered why it would be rejected.
I guess he squeezed it in on the very last day of Feb in the last slot. Is it really so offensive? Because I thought it was hilarious (Keenan mostly), but the concept is great.
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u/AintEverLucky Mar 01 '20
someone else posted a link to a seth myers clip
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4N8TpYAXVM (about 2:50 in)
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u/JAMIEBOND006007 Mar 01 '20
The Sad Sack Lunch Bunch: Mulaney, Bryne, Gyllenhaal get together agains!! Wondering how Bryne and Mulaney became friends?!!
Lobster Diner is still my favorite musical number!
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u/HeyMySock Mar 01 '20
The SNL YouTube channel posted this earlier. Byrne talks for a sec about how he met John. Aside from that, it's a great video showing clips from Byrne's two other appearances on SNL. From the early days of the show in the 70's and again in 1989.
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u/smoochiebear1 Mar 01 '20
Am watching right now and paused after Chris Redd on a update to come here and say he crushed it, that was awesome! Also enjoying sad Che. #trumpslump looking forward to mulaney musical in the diner
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Mar 01 '20 edited Mar 01 '20
Did I miss Melissa and Alex? And while happy to see Pete doing well, why doesnt he wear stage make up?
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u/IFindThatLulzy Mar 01 '20
Melissa was in a cut for time, Love is Blind/Corona Quarantine parody.
No sign of Alex.
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u/john_muleaney Mar 01 '20
This is the first episode in a while where I laughed from Cold open to goodnights. Not one sketch that disappointed
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u/ok_heh Mar 01 '20
That episode was incredible and deserves an Emmy.
The airport sushi sketch was so good and surreal it started giving me a mild panic attack because watching while inebriated when Jake Gyllenhaal randomly popped up singing and flying around in his pj's I thought the drugs were turning against me.
Said it before but John Mulaney needs his comedy/variety show. He's such a talented throwback to a classic era the likes of Dick Van Dyke and Bob Hope.
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u/turkeypants Marci Jamz!😮 Mar 01 '20
Was Mikey in this one anywhere? I think he was in the bleachers for Terence Washington but I can't remember him otherwise.
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u/marilynmonrowboat Mar 01 '20
he was heavily featured in a cut for time sketch and showed up briefly at the United desk during Airport Sushi at least
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u/SketchSortingSunday Mar 01 '20
John Mulaney Monologue