Movies and TV The SNL Thread - Page 35

**Easy 6** · 05-12-2007, 08:51 PM

I've been considering doing this for a while, so here goes. A thread to discuss anyone & anything relating to the show.

They keep a pretty tight lid on all images & apparently stay after youtube as well, so those kinds of things might be a 'lil hard to come by, but oh well.

Pretty much everyone here seems to be a fan of it on some level, so it might be kinda fun.

Its as close to Cant Miss Television as there is for me.

**DaneMcCloud** · 05-07-2021, 09:12 PM

I've always been a Night Owl, so I'll catch at least half the episodes of any given season Live and I'll watch the best skits that I missed and musical acts on Hulu.

The skits and musical guests have always been hit or miss. They've had some seriously awesome actors and skits over the years, from the original group to the Eddie Murphy era in the 80's to maybe the greatest era, IMO of course, with Mike Myers, Dana Carvey, Chris Farley, Adam Sandler and the untouchable and absolutely amazing Phil Hartman, to the Will Ferrell, Cheri Oteri, Jimmy Fallon nutty years to Amy Poehler, Tina Fay, Seth Meyers, Fred Armison, Andy Samberb, Bill Hader years.

Unfortunately, for the past two years, the show has really fallen off the mark. While they'll occasionally hit on a great skit or musical act (I am STILL blown away by Halsey's performance a few years ago - mindblowing), I think it might be time to move on from Colin Jost, Michael Che and the other writers because it's just been really stale. And I like Colin Jost and Michael Che's news segment for the most part but they're the co-head writers and therefore, are ultimately responsible for the show's overall performance.

As for Pete Davidson, I used to think he was weird, then I thought he was funny but now, he just seems like a turd. He's was funnier when he was all wiry and skinny but he's gained some serious weight and the black circles under his eyes are so deep and heavy that it's distracting. I tried to watch his movie a few months back and just couldn't take it.

Sandler and Samberg were relatable dorks on the show but I just don't get Pete.

InChiefsHeaven · 05-07-2021, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by eDave

Gonna need you to be more specific here as to who you are referring too.

I believe the phrase is, you either get it or you don't. No amount of explanation will suffice.

eDave · 05-07-2021, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by InChiefsHeaven

I believe the phrase is, you either get it or you don't. No amount of explanation will suffice.

It hasn't been explained at all. Care to give it a go? I'd really appreciate it and we can move on.

cosmo20002 · 05-07-2021, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Easy 6

And just what are you doing here, Captain Above It All?

Nothing better to do, I take it?

Obviously, but my point still stands.

InChiefsHeaven · 05-07-2021, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by eDave

It hasn't been explained at all. Care to give it a go? I'd really appreciate it and we can move on.

Again, you either get it or you don't. Sorry man.

**Baby Lee** · 05-07-2021, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by cosmo20002

Name one.

Imagine giving a shit about SNL...you, babbly lee and a bunch of middle schoolers excited about being up so late.

Obsess a little more you creepy worthless lapdog.

I didn't even say shit about SNL, good or bad. But you don't have a lot of synapses to fire, so there's bound to be redundancy and false associations blipping around that little rattlecan of yours.

tredadda · 05-07-2021, 09:30 PM

Can we please not get this thread exiled to DC? It's already starting to draw some of them like a moth to a flame.

**Baby Lee** · 05-07-2021, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by tredadda

Can we please not get this thread exiled to DC? It's already starting to draw some of them like a moth to a flame.

Did you cc the SNL cast on this plea?

tredadda · 05-07-2021, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Baby Lee

Did you cc the SNL cast on this plea?

Nope. Not sure what you are getting at.

eDave · 05-07-2021, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by InChiefsHeaven

Again, you either get it or you don't. Sorry man.

Why's that? Because he, and you, say so? Who do you guys think you are?

All you have proven is that you can't prove your prosecution.

**Easy 6** · 05-07-2021, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by cosmo20002

Obviously, but my point still stands.

No not really... you're still right here yapping about something you supposedly have a less than nothing interest in

But we're all bored at home on a friday night... so bring it on in for a big hug, Coz

cosmo20002 · 05-07-2021, 09:56 PM

I don't see enough of it to know for sure that SNL currently sucks, but I assume it does since 90% of what I've seen over the last 10 years has sucked. The Trump stuff was decent, but he's such an easy target.

One thing I have noticed even in my limited viewing is what seems like a weird over-reliance on alumni and outsiders to do characters. Once in a while is "fun," but they're doing stuff the regular cast would normally be doing. They usually do recurring celeb impersonations or political figures, but is the cast roster really so thin that they have to keep bringing back old timers? There was NO ONE to do Biden so they had to bring on Jim Carrey, who was never even associated with the show? And when was Maya Rudolph ever funny even once? They've been bringing her back for stuff for years.

So Elon Musk is host? So edgy! I'm sure it'll be hilarious. The dumb thing about that choice is that most people probably don't even know who he is. And many who have probably heard the name/associate it with Tesla but really don't "KNOW" him or his personality. Makes no sense, but they've survived 50 years, I'm sure they know what they're doing.

cosmo20002 · 05-07-2021, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Baby Lee

Obsess a little more you creepy worthless lapdog.

I didn't even say shit about SNL, good or bad. But you don't have a lot of synapses to fire, so there's bound to be redundancy and false associations blipping around that little rattlecan of yours.

You have 70 posts in this thread, which is titled "The SNL Thread."

**Baby Lee** · 05-07-2021, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by cosmo20002

You have 70 posts in this thread, which is titled "The SNL Thread."

It's a 15-year-old thread.

cosmo20002 · 05-07-2021, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Baby Lee

It's a 15-year-old thread.

Less than 14, but you posted in it tonight, FFS...

"I didn't say shit about SNL," babbly says...after posting about SNL 70 ****ing times

That's funnier than anything SNL has produced since Wayne's World.

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Easy 6 pie is never free Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: the drivers seat Casino cash: $3737775	The SNL Thread I've been considering doing this for a while, so here goes. A thread to discuss anyone & anything relating to the show. They keep a pretty tight lid on all images & apparently stay after youtube as well, so those kinds of things might be a 'lil hard to come by, but oh well. Pretty much everyone here seems to be a fan of it on some level, so it might be kinda fun. Its as close to Cant Miss Television as there is for me.
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DaneMcCloud Supporter Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Hollywood, CA Casino cash: $10053648	I've always been a Night Owl, so I'll catch at least half the episodes of any given season Live and I'll watch the best skits that I missed and musical acts on Hulu. The skits and musical guests have always been hit or miss. They've had some seriously awesome actors and skits over the years, from the original group to the Eddie Murphy era in the 80's to maybe the greatest era, IMO of course, with Mike Myers, Dana Carvey, Chris Farley, Adam Sandler and the untouchable and absolutely amazing Phil Hartman, to the Will Ferrell, Cheri Oteri, Jimmy Fallon nutty years to Amy Poehler, Tina Fay, Seth Meyers, Fred Armison, Andy Samberb, Bill Hader years. Unfortunately, for the past two years, the show has really fallen off the mark. While they'll occasionally hit on a great skit or musical act (I am STILL blown away by Halsey's performance a few years ago - mindblowing), I think it might be time to move on from Colin Jost, Michael Che and the other writers because it's just been really stale. And I like Colin Jost and Michael Che's news segment for the most part but they're the co-head writers and therefore, are ultimately responsible for the show's overall performance. As for Pete Davidson, I used to think he was weird, then I thought he was funny but now, he just seems like a turd. He's was funnier when he was all wiry and skinny but he's gained some serious weight and the black circles under his eyes are so deep and heavy that it's distracting. I tried to watch his movie a few months back and just couldn't take it. Sandler and Samberg were relatable dorks on the show but I just don't get Pete.
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cosmo20002 Debunking your bullshit Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: KC area Casino cash: $5200315	I don't see enough of it to know for sure that SNL currently sucks, but I assume it does since 90% of what I've seen over the last 10 years has sucked. The Trump stuff was decent, but he's such an easy target. One thing I have noticed even in my limited viewing is what seems like a weird over-reliance on alumni and outsiders to do characters. Once in a while is "fun," but they're doing stuff the regular cast would normally be doing. They usually do recurring celeb impersonations or political figures, but is the cast roster really so thin that they have to keep bringing back old timers? There was NO ONE to do Biden so they had to bring on Jim Carrey, who was never even associated with the show? And when was Maya Rudolph ever funny even once? They've been bringing her back for stuff for years. So Elon Musk is host? So edgy! I'm sure it'll be hilarious. The dumb thing about that choice is that most people probably don't even know who he is. And many who have probably heard the name/associate it with Tesla but really don't "KNOW" him or his personality. Makes no sense, but they've survived 50 years, I'm sure they know what they're doing. Last edited by cosmo20002; 05-07-2021 at 10:03 PM..
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