Movies and TV The SNL Thread - Page 39

**Baby Lee** · 11-24-2021, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Mennonite

I don't even know who this is.

There was a point where people were wondering if SNL was going to become The Kristen Wiig show. She was in there at a point where her co-stars weren't really distinguishing themselves, and nearly every skit featured her.

If you've seen SNL AT ALL in the past decade, you'd recognize who we're talking about if you saw her.

**Easy 6** · 11-24-2021, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by TinyEvel

At this point SNL is like a $2 scratcher you buy at Circle K. Every sketch is like scratching off a silver bar, hoping to get something great and nope. nothing. Best you get is a "free ticket" once in a while.

There's no really breakout stars that past great SNL eras were built around (Adam Sandler, Will Farrell, Cheri Oteri, Kristen Wiig, etc.)

And on top of that, there are no recurring sketches. Always used to be "this is gonna be great" when the scene opened and it was Mr. Robinson, or The Californians, or Spartan Spirit etc. I do agree with others who've said that fear of being cancelled for insulting someone, and the real-time flow of comedic takes on culture flooding our streams now make it hard to stay fresh, but that's where the random and surprising stuff should come in.

Also, giving Pete Davidson half the sketches because he's dating Kim Kardashian is a waste. Dude is funniest when he's himself guest commenting on Weekend update.

Didn't even dawn on me until you said it, but yeah great point about not having recurring characters anymore... guess they just don't have the talent to pull it off these days

And I'll simply never understand Davidsons appeal, he's the exact same guy every single time

**BigRedChief** · 11-23-2021, 10:23 PM

I watched some episodes this season. I like the Asian guy. He’s funny. Digging the Pete Davidson films. Seems to have some renewed mojo.

Jenson71 · 11-23-2021, 10:30 PM

I like SNL, but I don't like Colin Jost as a weekend update anchor. I like the anchors who play it like an actual anchor. It would be funny if he said an edgy joke straight. He says or hears Che tell a joke and then gushes over it with this, "Cmon guys, we're all having fun" vibe.

KChiefs1 · 11-23-2021, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Jenson71

I like SNL, but I don't like Colin Jost as a weekend update anchor. I like the anchors who play it like an actual anchor. It would be funny if he said an edgy joke straight. He says or hears Che tell a joke and then gushes over it with this, "Cmon guys, we're all having fun" vibe.

You are just jealous because he nails Scarlett every night.

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GayFrogs · 11-24-2021, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Jenson71

I like SNL, but I don't like Colin Jost as a weekend update anchor. I like the anchors who play it like an actual anchor. It would be funny if he said an edgy joke straight. He says or hears Che tell a joke and then gushes over it with this, "Cmon guys, we're all having fun" vibe.

I get that and it's gross sometimes but there have been some terrible straight anchors. Kevin Nealon comes to mind.

sedated · 11-24-2021, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Jenson71

I like SNL, but I don't like Colin Jost as a weekend update anchor. I like the anchors who play it like an actual anchor. It would be funny if he said an edgy joke straight. He says or hears Che tell a joke and then gushes over it with this, "Cmon guys, we're all having fun" vibe.

I like Colin Jost, but mostly because he always seems to have really good material.

Maybe he is like the Jimmy Fallon of Weekend Update - laughing in the middle of sketches - it annoyed some people, but some people laughed in part because he was cracking up.

Mennonite · 11-24-2021, 09:01 AM

I haven't watched in approximately 20 years. Coincidentally, I watched Ghostbusters (2016) last night and saw her name in the credits.

**BigRedChief** · 11-24-2021, 09:35 AM

I’m sure we remember the good skits and think those years/era was a lot better than it was as a whole. Most skits fall flat. Nature of the beast.

**Baby Lee** · 12-18-2021, 04:15 PM

May be cancelled tonight, GhiynnaFlu.

**Easy 6** · 12-18-2021, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Baby Lee

May be cancelled tonight, GhiynnaFlu.

Just read about the changes, its not cancelled but there will be a limited cast and no audience

**Baby Lee** · 12-18-2021, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Easy 6

Just read about the changes, its not cancelled but there will be a limited cast and no audience

Yeah, came to update. Obviously, it's an evolving sitch.

**Easy 6** · 12-18-2021, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Baby Lee

Yeah, came to update. Obviously, it's an evolving sitch.

Honestly not even sure I'll watch tonight, the last few I've seen got ALL over my nerves... its sooo one sided anymore

**Baby Lee** · 12-18-2021, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Easy 6

Honestly not even sure I'll watch tonight, the last few I've seen got ALL over my nerves... its sooo one sided anymore

OTOH

ping2000 · 12-18-2021, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Easy 6

Just read about the changes, its not cancelled but there will be a limited cast and no audience

There will be no audience on TV either.

11-23-2021, 10:23 PM	#3
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11-24-2021, 09:01 AM	#8
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