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We should all be so lucky as to be like Sigourney Weaver when we are Sigourney Weaver’s age (103). She’s currently starring in one of the most successful movies of all time, and she looks great for her life-stage. Sure, on this weekend’s Saturday Night Live, there was a gentle air of being overly-excited to be invited out of the house about her, but we’re all going to get that air. It comes from reaching an age where you are never invited out of the house. It’s not really Sigourney’s fault. Good for her! Out of the house! On a Saturday night, no less! I am sure the attending nurses were extra enthusiastic about brushing her hair and laying out comfortable, unrestrictive clothing (no chapping!). I make jokes about Sigourney Weaver’s age to cover up my own mortal fear of becoming an irrelevant, sickly, disintegrating husk. We have no choice in these things!
Anyway, the episode was literally, “OK.” Lots of completely passable sketches:
In the cold open, a Larry King sketch discussed the Conan/Leno feud. Topical!
There was another Conan/Leno segment during “Weekend Update.” In both cases, the show was even-handed and seemed to take virtually no position either way. Fair enough. I can imagine that working on a late night comedy show on NBC is not the best critical vantage point from which to lob your Truth Bombs. But that is the thing about Tepid Non-Confrontational Bombs is that they tend to FALL FLAT.
There was a new episode of Laser Cats:
Personally, I like my Laser Cats pure, which is to say enjoyed on their own, unique merits without the interference of a talented but somewhat megalomaniacal science-fiction/fantasy adventure director. But that is just me.
The episode introduced us to a new recurring character, Riley:
It’s like if Joy Behar was a little boy! Just imagine! This is a funny recurring character, though. I look forward to it recurring.
And I am not sure how funny this sketch in which Sigourney obsesses over Internet commenters is in practice, but obviously the idea behind it is a hilarious Idea that I hope never gets old as the fabric of the Internet is ever more closely woven with the pattern of our lives (whoa, WHAT?).
LOLDOTCOM!
Oh, and the musical guest was the Ting Tings, but being quite close to Sigourney Weaver’s age myself, I obviously have no idea who they are, and it all sounds like noise to me.
Benny Goodman would have never worn an outfit like that when he was the musical guest on Saturday Night Live. Whoops, I just broke my hip. Care for a butterscotch?
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I think those Ting Tings songs may actually be older than Sigourney Weaver. Also, that dude just wasn’t funny.
How do movies win awards when they have things like “unobtainium” in them?
After some initial hesitation, I am beginning to grow fond of Riley. Part of it may have to do with the fact that I spent all day yesterday calling my boyfriend/everyone “BHHUIETTCH.” I’m pretty sure that’ll never get old. Also, no Gillie! But I suppose it’s just a matter of time before a Riley/Gillie crossover sketch.
I hate to break this to any Riley enthusiasts who are also Seth McFarlane haters, but Riley is basically Roger from American Dad minus the racist jokes. Just saying.
“Come with me if you want to live” – James Cameron’s friends at parties.
The funniest thing of this episode was Bill Hader’s Conan. The looks, mind you, there was nothing funny about the actual skit.
I prefer to never be made aware of industry terms like “cold open.”
Gabe, how did you write a whole review without mentioning the douche jokes?
“When something smells wrong, it’s probably your thong. Summer’s Eve. DOUCHE!”
I thought that sketch was very funny and weird to have in the beginning of the show. It seemed like a writer’s sketch that’s usually tucked away at the end of the show. But I liked it! More weird shit, please!
Ting Ting: the sound of a flash hitting a pan.
Riley: I honestly took this to be a masochistic self-mockery by SNL, perhaps a winking apology for Gilly. No?
Not to get all Stereogum-gum (what?), but the Ting Tings (whatever those are) were AMAZING*!!! There were only two people, but it sounded like there were synths, bass, two guitar parts, and layered vox. I know, AMAZING! Where did those other instruments come from? I’ll tell you: MAGIC!
*sarcasm
Oh, never mind. I’m sure her single delay pedal explains everything.
I hope my sickly, disintegrating husk looks as good as Sigourney Weaver’s. Or at least for my wrinkles to be deep enough to hide more Werther’s Originals in! (Gross, sorry, not sure where that came from).
is it just me, or was this entire episode really weirdly and uncomfortably sexual? kenan/sigourney in the old people’s guide to getting it on? the avatar mating sketch? I LIKE MY SEX OFF THE TV, WHERE IT BELONGS.
so much awkward humping, snl!
There was another Conan/Leno segment during “Weekend Update.” In both cases, the show was even-handed and seemed to take virtually no position either way
….what. Seth Meyers compared NBC to a cheating husband that discovers he can’t have its cake and eat it too, so he resorts to murder. That is hardly objective.
I feel like now is a good time to tell you all that my husband and I are naming our daughter Ripley.
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