Weekly SNL thread — Page 32
#777
Posted: 5/4/13 at 11:25pm
Zach Galifianakis hosts tonight.
"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle
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#778
Posted: 5/4/13 at 11:56pm
That Jennifer Aniston look-a-like sketch was probably the funniest sketch of the season (excluding the Martin Short episode, which had equally funny sketches).
"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle
--Aristotle
#779
Posted: 5/5/13 at 9:48am
The show started very strong. The Fox and Friends always makes me laugh, the monologue was hilarious, and I laughed pretty steadily through the Game of Thrones skit (since I'm a huge fan - can't imagine anyone who isn't thinking that was funny), and the Jennifer Aniston skit (Vanessa Bayer really looked like her!). Fred Armisen actually made me laugh during weekend update with the Google Glass thing. After that, the show went downhill sharply - the rest of the skits just weren't that funny. So A for the first half, C- for the second half.
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#781
Posted: 5/5/13 at 9:56am
I was only able to watch the Weekend Update and the last half. Once again, I hated the band. I admit I only listen to the gay music, but when did American mainstream music become so bland? The last few weeks (JT excluded) have all had the same folky sound and its not working for me. Obviously NBC thinks they're awesome. Whatever.
As for the skits: Boring. The M&M one was better than what I saw, but only because of that stupid outfit. The "home movie" was weird. Even weirder the second time around.
I like Zach but he really needs a new schtick. He always has that blank stoner face.
As for the skits: Boring. The M&M one was better than what I saw, but only because of that stupid outfit. The "home movie" was weird. Even weirder the second time around.
I like Zach but he really needs a new schtick. He always has that blank stoner face.
#782
Posted: 5/12/13 at 1:28pm
I know that most people think Wiig is overrated, but it was nice to have her back. I loved Maya Rudolph's guest appearance. I'm surprised they did not do 'Secret Word', 'The Today Show', or 'The View'.
#783
Posted: 5/12/13 at 1:39pm
"I admit I only listen to the gay music, but when did American mainstream music become so bland?"
Part one, ewwww. Part two, Vampire Weekend have always been execrable.
Part one, ewwww. Part two, Vampire Weekend have always been execrable.
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#785
Posted: 5/12/13 at 1:55pm
I think they missed a great oppourtunity with not having the A-Holes. Sudakis will probably be leaving at the end of the season so it will be even harder to get those characters back together. Penelope was a missed oppourtunity.
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#786
Posted: 5/12/13 at 2:02pm
Gay music might not be the best term, but the usual stuff: Kylie, Madonna, Britney, Gaga. Basically, if its played in the gay clubs, I listen to it.
Vampire Weekend was another bland band. I usually like male vocals (I used to like Keane, if you remember that guy.) but I'm over the guitar folksy crap.
As far as the episode goes, it wasn't awful. First half was better than the second. I missed the opening, but the monologue was fun. Unfortunately, I don't think any of the skits will be classics.
I really wanted a second Real Housewives of Disney though.
Vampire Weekend was another bland band. I usually like male vocals (I used to like Keane, if you remember that guy.) but I'm over the guitar folksy crap.
As far as the episode goes, it wasn't awful. First half was better than the second. I missed the opening, but the monologue was fun. Unfortunately, I don't think any of the skits will be classics.
I really wanted a second Real Housewives of Disney though.
#787
Posted: 5/12/13 at 2:22pm
I think they missed a great opportunity with not having the A-Holes.
Me too! I loved them and was so miffed that they stopped doing them at some point. I was happy to Gilly, if only for a second, but I wasn't wild about the show overall. At this point, I like Kristin Wiig a lot more in movie roles than I do doing sketch comedy.
Also, "The Californians" is to me as "What Up With That?" is to some of you. It's not that I don't get it, it's that I just absolutely hate it.
Me too! I loved them and was so miffed that they stopped doing them at some point. I was happy to Gilly, if only for a second, but I wasn't wild about the show overall. At this point, I like Kristin Wiig a lot more in movie roles than I do doing sketch comedy.
Also, "The Californians" is to me as "What Up With That?" is to some of you. It's not that I don't get it, it's that I just absolutely hate it.
#788
Posted: 5/12/13 at 2:24pm
I fast forwarded through The Californians. Never has that been funny and I don't understand how it keeps getting done. IT'S THE SAME SKIT EVERY TIME!!
#789
Posted: 5/12/13 at 2:28pm
That's what people say about "What Up With That?" so I just chalk it up to different strokes. And I fast forward it, too.
#792
Posted: 5/12/13 at 2:59pm
"I used to like Keane, if you remember that guy."
Keane is a band. Even though you're (substantially) younger than me, you're sounding like somebody's nana.
Keane is a band. Even though you're (substantially) younger than me, you're sounding like somebody's nana.
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#793
Posted: 5/12/13 at 3:16pm
Nice, Namo. You know Nana was cancelled last week. Let's be a little more sensitive.
#794
Posted: 5/12/13 at 3:25pm
Keane's a band with a lead male vocalist, just like the bands that have been playing on SNL for the last few weeks. (With the exception of last week.)
I am so not a nana.
I am so not a nana.
#795
Posted: 5/12/13 at 3:27pm
You're not a loveable racist and bigot with a heart of gold and a brain injury that prevents you from censoring yourself?
#796
Posted: 5/12/13 at 3:28pm
Nobody in the band is named Keane.
Basically, I think the point is you're not particularly a music fan, and certainly not an afficianado, you like the music that is chosen for you as a soundtrack in gay clubs. Nothing wrong with that. I would just caution you from thinking that SNL is giving you any kind of overview of what is good in contemporary music. I would never recommend extrapolating from Vampire Weekend any feelings about all contemporary music.
Basically, I think the point is you're not particularly a music fan, and certainly not an afficianado, you like the music that is chosen for you as a soundtrack in gay clubs. Nothing wrong with that. I would just caution you from thinking that SNL is giving you any kind of overview of what is good in contemporary music. I would never recommend extrapolating from Vampire Weekend any feelings about all contemporary music.
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#797
Posted: 5/12/13 at 3:33pm
I remember when SNL played relevant, good stuff. I guess that stopped around the time Ashlee Simpson played the ho-down.
#798
Posted: 5/12/13 at 4:49pm
Vampire Weekend isn't that bad if you don't look at them.
"Impossible is just a big word thrown around by small men who find it easier to live in the world they've been given than to explore the power they have to change it. Impossible is not a fact. It's an opinion. Impossible is not a declaration. It's a dare. Impossible is potential. Impossible is temporary. Impossible is nothing.”
~ Muhammad Ali
#799
Posted: 5/12/13 at 11:13pm
And their stupid preppy outfits and their stupid name and their taking their musical inspiration from what Paul Simon stole from South Africa 180,000 years ago. The whole Paul Simon thing alone explains why Lorne has had them on the show more than once.
"I remember when SNL played relevant, good stuff."
In 38 seasons, SNL has only ever done that some of the time.
I just watched last night's show and the entire thing was totally worth it for the 1-800 Flowers commercial and the Korean Water Ghost mom bit alone. I too am sorry they didn't do an A-holes sketch. I laughed through the news and cracked up at the two sixth graders in the bar sketch.
"I remember when SNL played relevant, good stuff."
In 38 seasons, SNL has only ever done that some of the time.
I just watched last night's show and the entire thing was totally worth it for the 1-800 Flowers commercial and the Korean Water Ghost mom bit alone. I too am sorry they didn't do an A-holes sketch. I laughed through the news and cracked up at the two sixth graders in the bar sketch.
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#800
Posted: 5/12/13 at 11:22pm
They've done that "kids on a date" skit before and it cracks my ass up big time. I remember some people really being upset over it but I think it's brilliant.
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