tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post3939203201063028503..comments2024-03-25T19:18:14.047-04:00Comments on What's Alan Watching?: SNL: The Rock Obama rocksAlan Sepinwallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03388147774725646742noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-84350398714002211722009-03-11T12:50:00.000-04:002009-03-11T12:50:00.000-04:00STILL laughing hysterically over Gametime.EmeraldL...STILL laughing hysterically over Gametime.<BR/><BR/>EmeraldLizAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-54804639914486200662009-03-09T22:33:00.000-04:002009-03-09T22:33:00.000-04:00Treacher: Uh, what are you talking, uh, about, uh,...Treacher: Uh, what are you talking, uh, about, uh, Obama's, uh, off the, uh, cuff speaking, uh, style?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-4056911236223502422009-03-09T22:24:00.000-04:002009-03-09T22:24:00.000-04:00Johnson was mainly a straight man in "Gametim...<I>Johnson was mainly a straight man in "Gametime with Dave & Greg," which started off with what seemed like a lame presence (alien not-so-secretly co-hosts a sports-talk TV show) but embraced that premise with such insane abandon (helped by a great Bill Hader performance) that I laughed harder at that than any sketch in recent memory.</I><BR/><BR/>It helped that it was short too. Usually they'd drag that out with an additional "break" and either another three or four callers, or the interview.<BR/><BR/>I think you're a little too kind though. "The Rock" Obama didn't live up to it's potential. If it wasn't for Timberlake and Biel, the Cathy bit would have been completely forgettable.afogliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02820361829972093800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-73860334934935151182009-03-09T21:21:00.000-04:002009-03-09T21:21:00.000-04:00I actually saw both Biel and Timberlake at a bar i...I actually saw both Biel and Timberlake at a bar in NYC on friday night. I asked him about the Fallon show and whether or not the DeNiro interview was as awkward as it seemed. He took the diplomatic route and said it was intentionally that awkward. He was in the back of the bar with six people but everytime someone stopped to talk to both he and Jessica they were kind enough to answer questions and say hello. Though this has nothing to do with SNL it was really cool to see them on TV the next night.<BR/><BR/>I also think that Dwayne Johnson missed a huge opportunity during his wrestler to actor phase when he didn't combine his names to becom "Rock Johnson". Who wouldn't go see a movie starring Rock Johnson. The guy is a pro though and I even respect the work he does in his kids movies.Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02069031942564729520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-73450743397505524352009-03-09T20:43:00.000-04:002009-03-09T20:43:00.000-04:00Treacher: I agree... that Obama's... use of... Ell...<I>Treacher: I agree... that Obama's... use of... Ellipses... would be a good source... for... for... uh... comedy.</I><BR/><BR/>The difference in his speaking style on and off his teleprompter might also be a source of humor.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-68473615210515782342009-03-09T19:41:00.000-04:002009-03-09T19:41:00.000-04:00The Timberlake bit is finally up on nbc.com:http:/...The Timberlake bit is finally up on nbc.com:<BR/><BR/>http://www.nbc.com/Saturday_Night_Live/video/clips/update-cathy-and-jessica-rabbit/1056905/<BR/><BR/>I think the story about Timberlake getting paid for online streaming turned out to be inaccurate. Plus, while his sketch with Beyonce wasn't posted online, his Weekend Update appearance from the same episode was, so that would seem to disprove the theory.<BR/><BR/>Very much liked this episode. To those who didn't, I would ask: Did you see the recent Rosario Dawson or Steve Martin episodes? This one was classic by comparison.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-57366678464539421832009-03-09T18:31:00.000-04:002009-03-09T18:31:00.000-04:00Timberlake is freaking hilarious. I have zero int...Timberlake is freaking hilarious. I have zero interest in his music, but I always love his SNL cameos.<BR/><BR/>The hardest I laughed, though, was at the Michael Steele bit.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-32698213055357979452009-03-09T17:31:00.000-04:002009-03-09T17:31:00.000-04:00when snl actually rips obama instead of laying off...when snl actually rips obama instead of laying off of him it will get a lot funnierAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-39550160197089531812009-03-09T16:07:00.000-04:002009-03-09T16:07:00.000-04:00I think I could have watched the Rock work his hul...<I>I think I could have watched the Rock work his hula legs for the full 90 minutes, in fact. Everytime he started back up again, I cracked up all over.</I><BR/><BR/>I completely agree! The clap did it for me! Very funny!<BR/><BR/>This is the 2nd time that Justin Timberlake has made me choke on a beverage! His impression of Michael McDonald on Jimmy Fallon was hilarious too!<BR/><BR/>Gotta love any Barack with tattoos!Tianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18159203006336035312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-37564020912165132112009-03-09T16:04:00.000-04:002009-03-09T16:04:00.000-04:00Treacher: I agree... that Obama's... use of... Ell...Treacher: I agree... that Obama's... use of... Ellipses... would be a good source... for... for... uh... comedy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-40517840284356806872009-03-09T15:50:00.000-04:002009-03-09T15:50:00.000-04:00Was I the only one half expecting them to drop a "...Was I the only one half expecting them to drop a "I don't know Butchie instead" in there? Of course I was.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-68140270691562912072009-03-09T14:15:00.000-04:002009-03-09T14:15:00.000-04:00I think Timberlake can be really funny. But thoug...I think Timberlake can be really funny. But thought the Cathy sketch was an odd choice and he didn't add much to it. And hard to forget Tina Fey's "Ack!"<BR/><BR/>I seem to be the only one, but I really liked the opening sketch. Went on a little too long, but just barely for me. <BR/><BR/>But I also feel you can never have too much McGruber.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-3272821318993411142009-03-09T14:13:00.000-04:002009-03-09T14:13:00.000-04:00I have no opinion about his music, as I don't pay ...I have no opinion about his music, as I don't pay attention to most of what the young people are listening to, but on "SNL"? Timberlake is brilliant. Given Baldwin and Martin's recent whiffs at hosting, I'd say he's currently the host I most look forward to.Alan Sepinwallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03388147774725646742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-26993150922372117202009-03-09T14:10:00.000-04:002009-03-09T14:10:00.000-04:00Did you really say Timberlake was brilliant? Alan...Did you really say Timberlake was brilliant? Alan, Alan, Alan, I have always enjoyed reading your reviews and I am usually in agreement with them. But Timberlake, brilliant? At best, I will concede that he is a mildly talented mimic of 70's soul music but other than that I find him extremely creepy, and never would the concept of brilliance come to mind.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-29950398532259803062009-03-09T14:06:00.000-04:002009-03-09T14:06:00.000-04:00I remember reading back when the Timberlake and Be...I remember reading back when the Timberlake and Beyonce sketch happened that the reason NBC didn't put it online wasn't because of a music clearance issue, but rather because Timberlake negotiated a fee that compensated him for any revenue earned from online streaming. That would make sense as to why this one wasn't put online either.TChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02868069915551135931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-62264696236521586672009-03-09T13:46:00.000-04:002009-03-09T13:46:00.000-04:00Didn't look like Biel at all, which helped sell th...<I>Didn't look like Biel at all, which helped sell the bit for me, because I LOATHE Jessica Biel.</I><BR/><BR/>Any particular reason?Alan Sepinwallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03388147774725646742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-53592455701741767392009-03-09T13:43:00.001-04:002009-03-09T13:43:00.001-04:00Holy shit, that's Jessica Biel?Figures, the one ni...Holy shit, that's Jessica Biel?<BR/><BR/>Figures, the one night I decide to skip SNL it's one of the best ones they did recently. <BR/><BR/>All joking aside, Samberg does a startling Cathy Likeness.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-12401015982906697572009-03-09T13:43:00.000-04:002009-03-09T13:43:00.000-04:00I still have to watch the second half of the episo...I still have to watch the second half of the episode, but I have to agree about the MacGruber sketches... so not funny anymore. Even seeing Richard Dean Anderson wasn't worthwhile, as all I could think was how old he looks (and therefore, how old I am getting - yeah, I fondly remember his General Hospital days as Dr. Jeff Webber.) <BR/><BR/>What's worse of course is that it's never on just once an episode, but multiple times - I was watching with a friend who is not a regular SNL watcher, and her response was, "Didn't they do this sketch already?"<BR/><BR/>Oh, yes, they did.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-66983159006028974472009-03-09T13:42:00.000-04:002009-03-09T13:42:00.000-04:00Thanks for posting that Sid Caesar/Imogene Coca sk...Thanks for posting that Sid Caesar/Imogene Coca sketch. Now I wonder how cold the water in the lighthouse sketch was.Anna Weaver Lopiccolohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18197423494451183926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-85403079027685453392009-03-09T13:33:00.000-04:002009-03-09T13:33:00.000-04:00This episode really worked for me. The Geithner o...This episode really worked for me. The Geithner opening was not a shining spot (except for how much Will Forte actually looked like Geithner), but everything else seemed to be firing on all cylinders. I think I could have watched the Rock work his hula legs for the full 90 minutes, in fact. Everytime he started back up again, I cracked up all over.<BR/><BR/>So perhaps I'm not the best or most critical judge of how the episode went. Full disclosure: I love the MacGruber bits, every time. Yes, it's the same gag, but the new lyrics to the theme song in each episode sell it for me. And the story of Oedipal conflict this time around added to the fun.<BR/><BR/>I didn't realize that was Jessica Biel until the credits, though. I thought it might have been Christina Applegate, although that seemed less likely in light of her recent surgery. Didn't look like Biel at all, which helped sell the bit for me, because I LOATHE Jessica Biel.<BR/><BR/>So, in the context of this season, the show made me laugh more often than most of the others and, while that may be setting the bar pretty low, it's still a win.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01288100796201737845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-43808590617889474892009-03-09T13:29:00.000-04:002009-03-09T13:29:00.000-04:00Timberlake/Biel/Cathy is up on the YouTubes.Timberlake/Biel/Cathy is up on <A HREF="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0CsRdzzQlY" REL="nofollow">the YouTubes</A>.Alan Sepinwallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03388147774725646742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-18826034131644310292009-03-09T12:33:00.000-04:002009-03-09T12:33:00.000-04:00Too bad SNL didn't trust the audience to know some...Too bad SNL didn't trust the audience to know some of Rock the wrestler's catch phrases. Examples, " Finally baRock has come back, to the White House. Another great one occurs when a wrestler or ( congressman) is talking and Rock interupts and says "It doesn't matter what your name is" or "Know your role and shut your mouth" and finally " If your smelllllla what baRock is cooking" (to end the sketch)<BR/><BR/>During the election I was waiting for SNL or Funny or Die to realize the similarities between the speech tactics of Obama and the Rock. This sketch failed me because it didn't even bother to reference the speech similarities angle. <BR/><BR/>Finally why didn't Fred Armasen raise the (peoples)eyebrow at the end of the sketch to acknowledge it a little?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-57792288386280998262009-03-09T12:32:00.000-04:002009-03-09T12:32:00.000-04:00Also, you can kind of tell that the "SNL" writers ...<I>Also, you can kind of tell that the "SNL" writers are just as frustrated with Obama as Rahm Emmanuel was in the sketch, maybe not because he won't get angry, but because he won't give them any kind of personality quirk that's easy to parody.</I> <BR/><BR/>Uhhhhhhh...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-28102165581896303462009-03-09T12:08:00.000-04:002009-03-09T12:08:00.000-04:00I really liked the episode as well and thought 3-4...I really liked the episode as well and thought 3-4 of the sketches were a great mix of weird and hilarious. I wish they would turn the show over to Bill Hader like they did with Will Ferrell. Will Forte and Kenan are on-screen way too much and each do one thing (not that well). <BR/><BR/>-Loved the alien sketch.<BR/>-Aloha, aloha hard.<BR/>-It's a little sad that Timberlake is better than half the performers in the cast.<BR/>-Seriously, Kenan and Will Forte need to go.<BR/>-Whooah! Dying on a prayer!Bryan Murrayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04453957792623988652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-56139895608673522082009-03-09T11:44:00.000-04:002009-03-09T11:44:00.000-04:00I'm glad you highlighted this funnier than usual i...I'm glad you highlighted this funnier than usual installment of SNL. I still think Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin mostly coasted through those shows, hoping their built up cred in bringing the funny would carry over on their shows. Whereas Dwayne Johnson has something to prove and I think tried harder (and succeeded) during what would have normally been a middling episode with another guest host not up to par with Johnson's talent. And good lord, I wish I had his guns to be able to strike that goofy/hammy pose at the end of his monologue.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com