Davidson's early standup on Spotify is exceptional, especially for someone who was what, 22 at the time? He's got some talent, but SNL just isn't it. McKinnon is a legit talent, and she will do well getting away from SNL. I like Weekend Update, because it's what the Daily Show or John Oliver do, but in 7 minutes, not fucking 30.
I dont think Ive seen a Davidson skit that was strong because he made it strong. A couple of funny bits with concepts that worked despite him is all I can think of. He's not a talented impersonator and has a pretty wooden delivery. McKinnon stands out from the rest but it's had a weak cast for a while. She's a tad overrated but actually talented and has a lot more natural charisma than Davidson. Ive tried watching other iterations of Weekend Update since Norm McDonald and none came close. Colin Quinn and Tina Fey stand out but are far from the GOAT that Norm was. I think Seth Myers and the current team are just flat out bad.
Davidson is not a good sketch comedian, but I will always like his tenure on SNL solely for giving us the definition of a "serious joke" which is perpetually applicable to our current political landscape. He's also good when he's just playing himself, and essentially doing extended standup bits like in that linked video. "That's a death threat. In a newspaper. What are you, the Zodiac?" is a great joke.
When Eddie Murphy hosted it a few years ago, he immediately eclipsed the entire cast and it was the funniest it’s been in a over a decade. That should tell you all you need to know about how good it is otherwise. They kept it on life support via Alec Baldwin beating the Trump bit to death before he shot someone to death, but it’s just not that good. Not to mention they fired Tim Robinson from the writing staff for some reason, who then went on to start another sketch comedy show that is 1000x funnier.
And, appropos of nothing, really, Tim Robinson does the voice of Spoiler: Mild Movie Spoiler Ugly Sonic in the new Chip & Dale movie with Andy Samberg and John Mulaney.
Before it got too warm and before I broke into the Coronas, I took the Nova for for a perfect weather drive. No catalytic convertors make you smell like a man and burnouts are good for the soul. @Aetius you should try it sometime.
@Kubla Kahn. On the question of Pete sort of being essential to the skit working, maybe these? https://youtu.be/eM28YFrMdfI https://youtu.be/m6uvv1aS5_I
Robinson is a legit original comedic talent, so is another talent—Shane Gillis— that they fired before even giving him a chance. They’re pieces of shit for that, and I haven’t given SNL the time of day since. Seth Simons cries every day that he receives hate for getting him fired, well, you asked for it pussy. Lie in the bed you make.
There was a recall issued on JIF peanut butter a couple of days ago for possible salmonella contamination. I have a large unopened jar of said recall product. I'm not sure if I'll throw it out or not. Living on the edge.
I mean, unless you're old or in poor health, salmonella isn't usually fatal. Just keep hydrated while you're blowing the jar of peanut butter out your turd cutter.
About once or twice a week, I forget to not read this board while eating....to my tremendous regret. At least this time it's not oatmeal.
I'll eat a small amount at some point as a test. No reason to go wild until I know whether it's a bad jar or not.
I didn't like my previous response, so let's try again. 1. I don't have a dog. 2. "Thingy"? what are you 5? The word grownups use is penis. Or dick if want to use slang. 3. What are you doing to your dog ya weirdo. Yeah, that's better.