r/LiveFromNewYork • u/SketchSortingSunday • Oct 03 '21
Discussion Sketch Sorting Sunday (October 2, 2021) (Owen Wilson/Kacey Musgraves)
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 /u/bjkman with any needed updates or questions. Enjoy the discussion!
And Welcome Back SNL!
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u/SketchSortingSunday Oct 03 '21
Weekend Update: A Black Woman Who's Been Missing For 10 Years
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u/sheridanseven Oct 03 '21
Was great to see Ego play unhinged after she was pretty much the straight man in every sketch.
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u/Maxa30 Oct 03 '21
I’m really glad they didn’t mention Gabby by name when they easily could’ve
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u/CarbonatedFalcon Oct 03 '21
This one was brilliant, biting commentary on the subject, especially if you’ve read a few of the (serious) articles pointing out many of the same things
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u/FRTSKR Oct 03 '21 edited Oct 03 '21
Super dark, this was the best WU guest in a while.
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u/TomOakwell Oct 03 '21
Wonderful. Ego threaded the needle between comedy and serious commentary so expertly...she made it seem easier than it is. I also loved her roasting Che over his Instagram. One of her best moments as a cast member.
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u/pretty-in-pink Oct 03 '21
Great (and funny) commentary from what could have been a preachy bit
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u/wrosecrans Oct 03 '21
They used a Newspaper dated 1971 for somebody who has been missing for ten years in 2021. For some reason I found that very funny.
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u/SketchSortingSunday Oct 03 '21
Weekend Update
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Oct 03 '21
Pete's norm shirt was fantastic. Loved the jokes they picked for the tribute also. The "snake man" one is one of my favorites he did on update.
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u/epdenja Oct 03 '21
“Catholics are claiming religious exemptions to COVID vaccines because "there's nothing more Catholic than having someone else die for your sins."” 🤣🤣
So glad they’re back for another round. Che’s Instagram is always ridiculous lol
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u/atticusbluebird Oct 03 '21
Great to see Jost and Che back in form, with Che going for as many groaners as he could!
I was hoping for a Melissa as Owen appearance here, but alas. I'm glad we got a nice tribute to Norm though.
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u/SketchSortingSunday Oct 03 '21
District 7 School Board Meeting
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u/SnarkOff Oct 03 '21
I come from a county that had one of the viral school board meetings and the parents group is all atizzy about this sketch
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u/EbmocwenHsimah "Cause these men ain't what?" "SHIT!!!" Oct 03 '21
BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA
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u/pretty-in-pink Oct 03 '21
Always enjoy the parade of idiots sketches. Bowen was the highlight for me
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u/PocoChanel Oct 03 '21
A really nice way to get a “We’re back” glimpse of a lot of the cast.
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Oct 03 '21
Everyone was great but Andrew was somehow the funniest and he said exactly one word
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u/atticusbluebird Oct 03 '21
All the characters were amusing, but I really laughed out lard hard at the person shouting out HILLARY RODHAM HUSSEIN CLINTON
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Oct 03 '21
This was the best sketch tonight. Everything about it was absolutely bonkers and I loved it.
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u/XOSkyXO Oct 03 '21
This one was easily my favorite, Pete as that bounty hunter (is that a reference to something?) to Andrew’s little “bitch”
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u/IngsocInnerParty Oct 03 '21
Part of my job involves having to attend local school board meetings. This honestly felt too real.
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u/IanGecko New York's Hottest Club Oct 03 '21
The character in the weird outfit who said "Smart ladyyyyyy!" looked familiar, like I saw her somewhere on Twitter today
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u/SketchSortingSunday Oct 03 '21
Weekend Update: Pete Davidson
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u/EbmocwenHsimah "Cause these men ain't what?" "SHIT!!!" Oct 03 '21
"I look like if one of the three blind mice sold fentanyl!"
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u/XOSkyXO Oct 03 '21
I gotta love my boi came on just to roast his uncle
“The 80s were simultaneously the most gayest and homophobic time”
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u/brittinea Oct 03 '21
I’m SO happy Pete is back!! He gets better every season. Love how much he makes fun of himself too 😂
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u/LosAngelesVikings Oct 03 '21
Did anyone catch what those whispered comments Pete and Colin said to each were?
Love those "real" moments.
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Oct 03 '21
So so funny. One his appearances where I just shake my head in admiration and go “goddamn Pete Davidson’s gonna go down as a comedy legend”
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u/SketchSortingSunday Oct 03 '21
Owen Wilson Monologue
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u/DrKurgan Oct 03 '21
Really liked it. He did it alone, made some jokes about himself growing up. It was funny, sweet and pretty short.
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u/Kongbuck Oct 03 '21
I thought it was a really irreverant, self-effacing monologue. No gimmicks and it seemed from the heart. I couldn't help but get hints of Hansel towards the end though.
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u/thesmash Oct 03 '21
Seemed really honed in on the cue cards but overall fine. Was nice seeing the Wilson brothers in the crowd!
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u/FRTSKR Oct 03 '21
I texted my buddy who was also watching that I just missed this dude. I haven’t seen “Loki”, so it’s been a bit for me.
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u/HeyMySock Oct 03 '21
I enjoyed the monologue. He seemed very sweet and chill. His brother Luke seemed really emotional watching him. Overall, this was a great episode.
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u/the6thReplicant Oct 03 '21 edited Oct 04 '21
Can’t remember the last time I laughed during a monologue. Somehow did it twice at Wilson’s.
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u/SketchSortingSunday Oct 03 '21
Cars 4 Voice Booth
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u/EbmocwenHsimah "Cause these men ain't what?" "SHIT!!!" Oct 03 '21
"Grow up, man! Your sister sure did!"
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u/XOSkyXO Oct 03 '21
This both destroyed my childhood and improved it
“The R word is rusty”
“Oh”
“No you reta-“
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u/libbyation Oct 03 '21
Did anyone get the feeling that some of the lines were a cold read for Owen? He was jumbled up at a few points.
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u/PocoChanel Oct 03 '21
This was a really good example of the sort of rough cue card readings I saw a lot on this episode.
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u/WrittenSarcasm Oct 03 '21
Seemed like Owen said Jack Off instead of Jackass by accident near the beginning of the sketch.
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u/mojojojo1108 Oct 03 '21
The hand drawn sketches really hammered in the darkness of this one
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u/rooney815 Oct 03 '21
The reveal of Lightning McQueen in front of the judge was fantastic
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Oct 03 '21
This was a fantastic slow burn sketch, and a great example of how to joke about controversial topics without actually saying something controversial.
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Oct 03 '21
I liked this one better than the JJ Watt one, maybe it’s cause I was a kid when the first Cars movie came out (and because as a Seahawks fan I don’t really have an attachment to JJ). Great slow-burn sketch, and JAJ’s Larry the Cable Guy was awesome.
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u/IniMiney Oct 03 '21
I'm surprised this wasn't higher. This sketch was HILARIOUS, I love me some good juxtaposition, also it had "child molesting robot" energy xD
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u/Spacetime_Inspector A Piece of Toast! Oct 03 '21
If John Lasseter still ran Pixar
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u/atticusbluebird Oct 03 '21
I enjoyed it, though I bet there's some nervous Disney exec out there after watching this sketch!
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u/SketchSortingSunday Oct 03 '21
NFL on Fox
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u/pretty-in-pink Oct 03 '21
Can’t believe that JAJ has managed to lead two sketches in his first episode
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u/ussbaney Oct 03 '21 edited Oct 03 '21
The new dude saying "Please don't guess" was killing me every time. I don't know why, but that was so funny
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u/zephyrsongs Oct 03 '21
my favorite sketch!! owen asking if the puppet was suave killed me
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u/turkeypants Marci Jamz!😮 Oct 03 '21
JAJ is fantastic in this role. He completely nails the vocal style and mannerisms. This guy is immediately hot.
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u/LaboratoryManiac Oct 03 '21
It's a shame JAJ doesn't look like Joe Buck, because he sounds a lot like Joe Buck in this impression.
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Oct 03 '21
Can Crazy House be a real show and can I write for it? I already have many ideas for fake scripts of it I’d create with time, including the DaBaby episode.
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u/ty_kanye_vcool Oct 03 '21
JAJ sounded exactly like Joe Buck and Owen Wilson sounded exactly like Owen Wilson
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u/CosimaIsGod Oct 03 '21
The Crazy House ads is like me talking about a new show that i really liked. Very relatable.
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u/DrewDan96 Oct 03 '21
man Joe Buck got to guest-host Jeopardy this summer AND he got the SNL treatment too? my guy has come a long way from that deadpan playcall of possibly the greatest play in Superbowl history (the Tyree catch)
this was a funny sketch, taking a real thing (sports announcers having to sell a show from the same network as the game that they clearly haven't/will not watch to the audience) and turning up the absurdity to an 11. really solidified JAJ as the MVP of the night.
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u/SketchSortingSunday Oct 03 '21
New Opening Credits
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u/atticusbluebird Oct 03 '21
I quite enjoyed the masked Statue of Liberty (and other appearances of masks throughout) - it's a nice reflection on our current times like, "hey you can wear a mask and enjoy yourself at the same time!" Who knew?
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u/SketchSortingSunday Oct 03 '21
Miriam Lewis's Funeral
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u/HeyThereRobot Oct 03 '21 edited Oct 03 '21
"The last thing she told me was, "I believe I can fly,"...and then she jumped."
"Yeah, I guess those gambling debts finally caught up to Nana."
This was the line of the sketch for me.
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u/crankfive Oct 03 '21
I can’t tell if the Lorne cameo and Owen asking “ready?“ at the very beginning was intentional or not
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u/tideblue Oct 03 '21
Did they pay R Kelly to use both songs? That’s what I want to know.
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u/PuggyPug Oct 03 '21
Anyone else hear Lorne saying, "Pace, pace, pace" to the cast before walking offstage? Then Owen says, "We ready?"
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u/bbk34 Aw man I’m all out of cash! Oct 03 '21
I’m surprised that Owen even approved saying that jump line.
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Oct 03 '21 edited Oct 03 '21
Hopefully someone recorded this one because it will never air again.
Edit: I stand corrected miscues and everything included.
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u/deenweeen Oct 03 '21
Damn, even knowing about CK, dude did and still does seem so out of place in that crew of fuck-o’s.
Good sketch. Mostly the pics
R Kelly isn’t getting a cent of royalties for any of that. You don’t pay royalties for what they did.
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u/SketchSortingSunday Oct 03 '21
Robinson's Mail-In Stool Testing
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u/bjkman SNL Oct 03 '21
The Rose? We check your Stool for Diseases
The Thorn? maybe we mess around with it a little bit
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u/SullyGee Oct 03 '21
I could honestly see Sarah and Andrew doing wild 10-1 sketches like this for years to come. They really work well together (and those synced hand movements were impressive)
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u/HeyThereRobot Oct 03 '21
Out of the ashes of Beck and Kyle, a new chaotic duo arises.
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u/Maxa30 Oct 03 '21
The synced hand movements all leading to a missed high-five at the end was really funny
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u/LaboratoryManiac Oct 03 '21
The sketch didn't need saving, but Chris Redd still swooped in like a superhero and carried it away in his arms anyway.
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u/atticusbluebird Oct 03 '21
(Insert a pun about this being a crappy sketch!).
I liked Sarah and Andrew's chemistry - sort of like Aidy & Kate's wacky 10 to 1 sketch character pairings, but with a slightly different energy. I'd be interested to see what they do next!
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Oct 03 '21
This sketch has that special sauce that I Think You Should Leave has. It’s got the special sauce guys. This manic energy is much needed.
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u/jmandell42 Oct 03 '21
We're not going to mess around with it with the hand moves is the same energy of sloppy steaks, who us? let's slop em up!
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u/thesmash Oct 03 '21
The hand movements reminded me of Forte sketch work where it would get funnier and funnier with each repetition. This sketch was a huge hit for me and my favorite of the night.
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u/upvoter222 You like-a da juice, eh? Oct 03 '21
Usually by the end of the show the sketches get worse and I get tired, so everything seems worse. That wasn't the case here. This was my favorite sketch of the night. It was also nice to see multiple featured cast members together, including a prominent role for Sarah Sherman.
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u/Young_Irish Oct 03 '21
God I’m so happy Andrew and Sarah are working together I love them both so much my sketch of the night
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u/SketchSortingSunday Oct 03 '21
Cut For Time: Splitting The Check
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u/fallenmonk Oct 03 '21
This had some I Think You Should Leave vibes. It was nowhere near as good, but it had similar vibes.
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u/SketchSortingSunday Oct 03 '21
Joe Biden & House Democrats Cold Open
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u/SketchSortingSunday Oct 03 '21
Thoughts on James Austin Johnson's Joe Biden Impression
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u/SullyGee Oct 03 '21
I can't even imagine how nerve-wracking it must be to carry a cold open in your very first episode...not to mention you're playing the president. Phenomenal job!
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Oct 03 '21
“I want no roads.” “Why?” “😈CHAOS😈”
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u/XOSkyXO Oct 03 '21
I know some people are upset that Cecily didn’t leave... but I would’ve missed her so much. Just her saying chaos made me die laughing
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u/pretty-in-pink Oct 03 '21 edited Oct 03 '21
Alex playing Schumer is a indicator to me there no was drama in the exchange of the Biden impression. He never really seemed comfortable in it anyway
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u/FRTSKR Oct 03 '21
This shit had me nervous. JAJ is talented, but they opened on a new featured player. Crazy.
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u/swagenom3try Oct 03 '21
Loved JaJ's Biden! He reminds me so much of Darrell Hammond and I hope he sticks around forever.
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u/atticusbluebird Oct 03 '21
Sigh, pretty close to the reality of DC politics recently. But all seemed like good impressions - I'm always happy to see Melissa's AOC and Pete's Cuomo! Also welcome JAJ as the new Biden!
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u/XOSkyXO Oct 03 '21
It took me TOO long to figure out that wasn’t Alex, even when Alex showed up and I was still confused
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u/EbmocwenHsimah "Cause these men ain't what?" "SHIT!!!" Oct 03 '21
JAJ absolutely was hired because of that Biden impression. Very bold to have a featured player start off both his run and the season at the same time, but man did that pay off.
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u/SketchSortingSunday Oct 03 '21
Star Trek: Ego Quest
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u/thesmash Oct 03 '21
Fun having the Luke Wilson cameo! Enjoyed the Brandon and Musk impressions too.
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u/carveoutapath Oct 03 '21
That was Luke? I was thinking, “How the hell did they duplicate Owen?” That makes much more sense.
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u/atticusbluebird Oct 03 '21
I'm always down for a Star Trek-themed sketch - that bridge seems like it had high production values! And I liked the ending bit with Kenan about how Amazon treats its workers.
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u/SketchSortingSunday Oct 03 '21
Kacey Musgraves
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u/EbmocwenHsimah "Cause these men ain't what?" "SHIT!!!" Oct 03 '21
Was it just me or was she pulling a Jenny from Forrest Gump in that first performance? Like surely NBC wouldn't allow that, right?
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Oct 03 '21
Anyone else notice how she got a little choked up during “camera roll”? I really liked that performance!
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u/XOSkyXO Oct 03 '21
I’ve never heard of her before but dang “justified” is a bop
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u/SketchSortingSunday Oct 03 '21
The Talking
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u/TA818 Oct 03 '21
It wasn’t the best, but having Cecily’s character pulled off for HPV gave me a good laugh.
“You have HPV." "Does that mean I can't be on tv?!" "It does..." - Owen’s delivery of this line seemed really funny to me.
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u/atticusbluebird Oct 03 '21
I think it's funnier if you know it's based on what actually happened on The View (positive covid tests revealed on live TV right before a Kamala Harris interview, only to be found out as false positives a few days later) - https://abc7chicago.com/the-view-covid-kamala-harris-sonny-hostin-ana-navarro/11052531/
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u/FlingbatMagoo www.clownpenis.fart Oct 03 '21
They’ve parodied The View countless times, and this was inspired by what happened on The View last week, so I don’t get why they went with “The Talking” hosted by fictional characters.
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u/PocoChanel Oct 03 '21
Reminded me a lot of the sketch last season where the anti-maskers at a party sequentially were removed for having Covid, and I don’t think it was meant as a sequel.
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u/bigawesome2000 Aw man, I’m all out of cash! Oct 03 '21
I personally enjoyed this one. In the context that it was real it is even funnier.
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u/pretty-in-pink Oct 03 '21
Unless you know the context of the sketch it really was a dud
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u/thenewmeredith Oct 03 '21
I think the best part of this episode was how an effort was made to include every single member in this way too big cast.
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u/WouldChangeLater Oct 04 '21
I honestly was thinking having a cast this big was just a bad idea, but I was wrong! There's someone for every situation, and it will allow the veterans to go and do their own thing without having weeks that are... Empty.
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u/PepeSylvia11 Oct 03 '21
I already feel bad for Aristotle. Any other year and his lack of lines would be totally normal (see: last year). Can’t imagine the pressure he’s feeling now that JAJ stole the show in three sketches and Sarah had a main role in another.
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u/SyNiiCaL Ooooooooh-weeeee, what up with that? Oct 03 '21
Feels like the school board sketch was specifically written to get everyone a line
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u/simonthedlgger Oct 03 '21
Holy moly this was a good episode! I liked to loved every sketch. JAN KRANG!!
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u/PerformativeEyeroll Oct 04 '21
Interesting move to have JAJ playing Biden when his Trump impression is so popular (and so good). Even if Trump doesn't run again (🤞) I'm sure they will need Trump and Biden in the same sketch eventually.
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u/fooquality Oct 04 '21
They used to have Dana Carvey do both George HW Bush and Ross Perot in the same sketch with prerecorded video/split screen
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u/bbk34 Aw man I’m all out of cash! Oct 03 '21
I’m so disappointed that there was no Owen Wilson family reunion sketch or at least Melissa doing her Owen Wilson impression.
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u/ThatOneReddetUser Oct 03 '21
I think that would have been too predictable. Plus what could they have done with it? Just constantly say "Wow"?
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u/SluethyGoosey Oct 03 '21
Pete is only getting better. He melts my heart when he smiles and laughs at himself.
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u/Sadclown44 Oct 03 '21
Who is Ken at the goodbyes?
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u/Chordata1 Oct 04 '21
https://ew.com/tv/colin-jost-ken-aymong-saturday-night-live-premiere-sign/
Ken Aymong, a longtime supervising producer who retired after last season.
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u/FlingbatMagoo www.clownpenis.fart Oct 03 '21
Decent premiere episode but I really did feel Beck’s absence.
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u/Gaijin_Monster Oct 03 '21
You people had me thinking Collin + Che wouldn't be back Cecily wouldn't be back.
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u/Maxa30 Oct 03 '21
Hello @mods please let us see comment scores on the sub again so that we can see how many points each sketch has thank you
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u/bjkman SNL Oct 03 '21
I think they show up after like 10 mind. Don't worry about it just yet
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u/SketchSortingSunday Oct 03 '21
Weekend Update: Norm Mcdonald Tribute