SNL's Continued Downward Spiral Thread

[Della9250]

Was the animated sketch on tv? I totally missed it

 

[nietsroob17]

The cheesy special effects of SNL always have made me laugh over the years — including the very visible wires and the closing shot of crew members wrangling them on that bedroom skit. The fake dog hands playing the bass guitar and paper mache eagle also had me chuckling last night.

But nothing will ever top the iconic moment of Farley on wires getting caught up in the Update backdrop.

 

[jr/shotglass]

I absolutely agree Weekend Update was outstanding. Che, especially, was on fire.

And I'd rank Elton and Brandi as the best musical performance of the season. And they're not even really my thing. Recalling that I saw Brandi Carlile in 2006 as a warmup act for Train feels very, very weird.

 

[Slacker]

I really want to like Mike Myers as Elon, but it really is a weak combination of Austin Powers with Myers' man child on a leash character, Phillip.

I keep thinking he'll bust out into "Sprockets."

 

[swingline]

I prefer Cogswell cogs.

 

[Deskgrunt50]

Jack Black episode was very good. Not sure if best of the season, but top 5 for sure. The recorded sketches were outstanding and Update killed.

I was pretty groggy watching after I got home from a long trip. I'll have to catch it again at some point with fresh eyes.

 

[DanOregon]

I'd say it was the best featuring (minimal) stunt casting, like a 5-timers or Christmas show. The writing was nuts. The Cheetos/Prep H ad? I don't know if one or both of them chipped in for that spot, but it was worth the money. Weekend Update was phenomenal. Glad I think, we'll see more of Ngwodim's Miss Eggy since Lisa from Temecula left with Punkie Johnson. The First Play had its moments, but mostly the cast seemed energized and having fun throughout. I can't believe "Baby Lips" is a real thing by Maybelline.

 

[Inky_Wretch]

SNL - mending fences and ending a feud nobody remembered!

Madonna and Elton John End Their Decades-Old Feud

They made peace backstage at “Saturday Night Live.” You’d be forgiven for forgetting that their decades-old dispute had remained unresolved.

www.nytimes.com

 

[friend of the friendless]

I'd say it was the best featuring (minimal) stunt casting, like a 5-timers or Christmas show. The writing was nuts. The Cheetos/Prep H ad? I don't know if one or both of them chipped in for that spot, but it was worth the money. Weekend Update was phenomenal. Glad I think, we'll see more of Ngwodim's Miss Eggy since Lisa from Temecula left with Punkie Johnson. The First Play had its moments, but mostly the cast seemed energized and having fun throughout. I can't believe "Baby Lips" is a real thing by Maybelline.

Miss Eggy get Ego over like never before ... she was amazing, Che and Jost just lost it for real

 

[nietsroob17]

Miss Eggy get Ego over like never before ... she was amazing, Che and Jost just lost it for real

And the way Ego improvised after the crowd's response was just perfect.

 

[friend of the friendless]

Exactly. I've watched it five times. I fully expect an announcement of a Miss Eggy tour and special.

 

[Inky_Wretch]

Will we have analysis and commentary on the UK SNL?

UK Version of ‘Saturday Night Live’ Will Start in 2026

A British version of the television sketch comedy program “Saturday Night Live” is set to debut in 2026.

www.nytimes.com