Just when I thought SNL was losing it (I still believe the edge is gone), they write an episode that is solid all the way through. Maybe it's Josh Brolin's charisma but every sketch was hilarious, which is very rare for SNL lately. Some material seemed a little risqué which is a much needed and missed aspect of the show, few and far between nowadays. Why does this review need to be so long? Why do we need required characters? Oh well, almost there. The Weekend Update bit was great, always fun when Che's jokes upset the audience. The monologue was also fun. Mr Brolin didn't sing or do any of those overdone tropes. The end.
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Mikey Day's cold open fell flat
AvatarAryk11 March 2024
So, this weekend's SNL cold open had Mikey Day donning the Biden suit, and let's just say, it's been a bit of a miss. It's like, we get it, he's trying to nail those Biden quirks, but it's not quite hitting the mark, especially when you stack it up against Jim Carrey's take. Carrey brought that rubber-faced, high-energy vibe that just made you want to tune in. He had this way of going big without going overboard, you know?
Now, I gotta say, SNL has been feeling a bit like that one diner you used to love because it was open all night and the fries were great, but lately, the fries are just... okay. And that's kind of where SNL is at. It's like comfort food that's lost a bit of its flavor.
And speaking of flavor, remember Mad TV? Man, that show was like the spicier, edgier cousin that wasn't afraid to push the envelope. It had this raw, almost underground comedy club feel that SNL has always seemed to shy away from. Mad TV was dishing out sketches that were bold, unapologetic, and honestly, just plain funnier on a more consistent basis.
It's like SNL has been cruising on its legacy for a while now, banking on its history of legends and iconic moments. But if we're keeping it real, Mad TV was the one that kept you guessing and coming back for more. It's a shame it didn't get the same spotlight because, in the head-to-head for laughs, Mad TV was landing punches while SNL was pulling them.
So, yeah, SNL's got its moments, but it's like that band you loved in high school that's still touring on their greatest hits. You'll go see them for the nostalgia, but you're not expecting any new chart-toppers. And Mikey Day's Biden? Well, let's just say we're all waiting for SNL to find its next hit character that can really bring down the house.
Now, I gotta say, SNL has been feeling a bit like that one diner you used to love because it was open all night and the fries were great, but lately, the fries are just... okay. And that's kind of where SNL is at. It's like comfort food that's lost a bit of its flavor.
And speaking of flavor, remember Mad TV? Man, that show was like the spicier, edgier cousin that wasn't afraid to push the envelope. It had this raw, almost underground comedy club feel that SNL has always seemed to shy away from. Mad TV was dishing out sketches that were bold, unapologetic, and honestly, just plain funnier on a more consistent basis.
It's like SNL has been cruising on its legacy for a while now, banking on its history of legends and iconic moments. But if we're keeping it real, Mad TV was the one that kept you guessing and coming back for more. It's a shame it didn't get the same spotlight because, in the head-to-head for laughs, Mad TV was landing punches while SNL was pulling them.
So, yeah, SNL's got its moments, but it's like that band you loved in high school that's still touring on their greatest hits. You'll go see them for the nostalgia, but you're not expecting any new chart-toppers. And Mikey Day's Biden? Well, let's just say we're all waiting for SNL to find its next hit character that can really bring down the house.
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