First before I start anything, we need a moment of silence
for our fallen hero Paul Brittan.
for our fallen hero Paul Brittan.
Sorry I don’t mean he’s dead, he just left the show. He left
the show in the middle of the season, which is really odd. According to
articles he left the show “amicably” – yeah right… just like every Hollywood
divorce you know there was drams involved.
the show in the middle of the season, which is really odd. According to
articles he left the show “amicably” – yeah right… just like every Hollywood
divorce you know there was drams involved.
Well, goodbye Wyndemere. You were too beautiful for this
world.
world.
Anyway back to reviewing the actual show. Tonight’s host is
Channing Tatum. Usually I am not a huge fan of “meat head” type guys but then I
saw Dear John and everything changed.
Channing, (really? that’s a name?) first came to our attention in Amanda Bynes’,
She’s the Man and the first of the
many Step Up films.
Channing Tatum. Usually I am not a huge fan of “meat head” type guys but then I
saw Dear John and everything changed.
Channing, (really? that’s a name?) first came to our attention in Amanda Bynes’,
She’s the Man and the first of the
many Step Up films.
Channing, who is a former stripper, could have gone the
route of “hot guy in movie” but his career is doing really well; so well that
he was recently in Stephen Soderberghs’ Haywire.
Does his acting talent really match his stardom? Uhhhhhh… not so much. Channing,
you need to send your agent some flowers because you are getting some good
roles. I think I have seen glimpses of him being funny. For example, check out
the trailer for 21 Jump
Street.
route of “hot guy in movie” but his career is doing really well; so well that
he was recently in Stephen Soderberghs’ Haywire.
Does his acting talent really match his stardom? Uhhhhhh… not so much. Channing,
you need to send your agent some flowers because you are getting some good
roles. I think I have seen glimpses of him being funny. For example, check out
the trailer for 21 Jump
Street.
My hopes for tonight’s show are moderate.
Cold Open – Newt’s
2014 Dream
2014 Dream
So Newt Gringrich says that in 2014 there WILL be a moon
base. Well maybe my high school reunion should pre-book that space. SNL had fun
imagining what Newt’s moon fantasy will look like. The fantasy included a Reagan Robot, Herman
Cain as his right hand man and his wife being totally ok with open marriages.
This was a funny opening and refreshing that it wasn’t a single character
talking to the camera. I also love how in the “future” the new salutations will
be, “may de-vorce be with you.”
base. Well maybe my high school reunion should pre-book that space. SNL had fun
imagining what Newt’s moon fantasy will look like. The fantasy included a Reagan Robot, Herman
Cain as his right hand man and his wife being totally ok with open marriages.
This was a funny opening and refreshing that it wasn’t a single character
talking to the camera. I also love how in the “future” the new salutations will
be, “may de-vorce be with you.”
Monologue
Are suspenders back? Because I certainly did not get this
memo. For those that poo-poo his past as an exotic dancer Channing addresses it
head on in this funny monologue. First he lays the ground rules and introduces
his bodyguard. Somehow his past clients are in the audience but they all
mysteriously don’t recognize him. Even his top client Leslie pretends not to
remember Channing. But after he shows off his moves his old client remembers.
memo. For those that poo-poo his past as an exotic dancer Channing addresses it
head on in this funny monologue. First he lays the ground rules and introduces
his bodyguard. Somehow his past clients are in the audience but they all
mysteriously don’t recognize him. Even his top client Leslie pretends not to
remember Channing. But after he shows off his moves his old client remembers.
And Channing takes off his shirt.
Gettin’ Freaky with
Cee-Lo
Cee-Lo
They have tried this sketch before and I don’t think its
worthy of another try, but here it is. Cee-Lo’s guest is Matthew McConaughey played
by Channing. I get why he is included because I think both CeeLo and Matthew
are pretty freaky. So this is Channing’s attempt at an impression? Let’s be
honest my Mom could do a McConaughey impression. But this means we are treated
to shirtless Channing yet again. The only thing that saved this skit, just like
the last time, was the appearance of Colonel Nasty. And I love Cee Lo’s back-up
band.
worthy of another try, but here it is. Cee-Lo’s guest is Matthew McConaughey played
by Channing. I get why he is included because I think both CeeLo and Matthew
are pretty freaky. So this is Channing’s attempt at an impression? Let’s be
honest my Mom could do a McConaughey impression. But this means we are treated
to shirtless Channing yet again. The only thing that saved this skit, just like
the last time, was the appearance of Colonel Nasty. And I love Cee Lo’s back-up
band.
I should book them for that high school reunion on the moon
base.
base.
Downton Abbey
What if Masterpiece Theatre’s Downton Abbey aired on Spike
TV? Here’s what the commercial would look like.
I am up in the air if I want to watch Downton Abbey but after watching
this parody I am not sure I could take it seriously. I would probably say to
myself, “Well who is overhearing THIS conversation?” I am guessing Samberg
wrote a lot of this so kudos Samberg.
TV? Here’s what the commercial would look like.
I am up in the air if I want to watch Downton Abbey but after watching
this parody I am not sure I could take it seriously. I would probably say to
myself, “Well who is overhearing THIS conversation?” I am guessing Samberg
wrote a lot of this so kudos Samberg.
Football Promo
This was nice throw back to Anchorman. You know the part
when the news team looks into the camera? Oh Anchorman! The sport anchors at
NBC are filming the promo and are directed to have a conversation then look in
the camera. Comedy ensues.
when the news team looks into the camera? Oh Anchorman! The sport anchors at
NBC are filming the promo and are directed to have a conversation then look in
the camera. Comedy ensues.
Secret Word
Why? Why is this sketch still on? As usual, Kristen plays
the dramatic fading Broadway star Mindy and Channing (still having a hard time
typing that word) plays an Astronaut who has “seen things.” First I will say
kudos for whoever thought Channing should play an astronaut because he really
looks like he could be one. The only redeeming part was visions that the
astronaut saw. And then that’s it!
the dramatic fading Broadway star Mindy and Channing (still having a hard time
typing that word) plays an Astronaut who has “seen things.” First I will say
kudos for whoever thought Channing should play an astronaut because he really
looks like he could be one. The only redeeming part was visions that the
astronaut saw. And then that’s it!
Weekend Update
Seth’s first guest was Food Network’s Guy Fieri played by
the overly energetic Bobbi. Guy really annoys me, it’s like he is forever in
1999, a time where spiked hair was king, fire pattern shirts were in, and Smash
Mouth’s “All Star” never stopped playing. Anyway Guy shares with everyone some Superbowl
football dishes. My favorite was the dish inspired by Madonna.
the overly energetic Bobbi. Guy really annoys me, it’s like he is forever in
1999, a time where spiked hair was king, fire pattern shirts were in, and Smash
Mouth’s “All Star” never stopped playing. Anyway Guy shares with everyone some Superbowl
football dishes. My favorite was the dish inspired by Madonna.
A weird bucket of mussels.
Seth’s next guest was Lana Del Ray, played by Kristen Wigg. So
here is some background. Apparently when this girl performed it was terrible. I
usually don’t watch the musical performances but I did notice Facebook and
Twitter blowing up with comments related to how awful she was. When this skit
started I thought they were going to tear her a new one but in the end it seems
they were defending her. I just watched her performance and it wasn’t that bad it
was just annoying. She swayed a lot and kept touching her hair which Kristen mimicked
perfectly. Overall the skit had an anti-bullying message which I thought was
nice of the show to address. Will I buy this girl’s album? No.
here is some background. Apparently when this girl performed it was terrible. I
usually don’t watch the musical performances but I did notice Facebook and
Twitter blowing up with comments related to how awful she was. When this skit
started I thought they were going to tear her a new one but in the end it seems
they were defending her. I just watched her performance and it wasn’t that bad it
was just annoying. She swayed a lot and kept touching her hair which Kristen mimicked
perfectly. Overall the skit had an anti-bullying message which I thought was
nice of the show to address. Will I buy this girl’s album? No.
I wish I could give you a joke of the night but that is how
quick this update was. Couldn’t find one.
quick this update was. Couldn’t find one.
Barmitzvah
I feel the writers just thought, “Let’s get Channing to
dance.” And dance he did. This skit would have been a complete failure but the
last line kind of pulled it together.
dance.” And dance he did. This skit would have been a complete failure but the
last line kind of pulled it together.
Exercise Commerical
Again, here is another pre-shot skit that is kind of like a
digital short but it’s not. It felt so out of place. It reminded me of
something from an episode of Mad TV. Channing wears tight exercise shorts so
that helps a bit I guess.
digital short but it’s not. It felt so out of place. It reminded me of
something from an episode of Mad TV. Channing wears tight exercise shorts so
that helps a bit I guess.
Tom Brady & Janet
I usually love Bobbi and everything he does but this is not
his strongest work. I wish this skit involved more Tom Brady jokes. I am not
invested in this “Janet” character and I doubt the catch phrase “put one in me”
will catch on soon.”
his strongest work. I wish this skit involved more Tom Brady jokes. I am not
invested in this “Janet” character and I doubt the catch phrase “put one in me”
will catch on soon.”
Strip Club
Wow! So the writers really ran out of imagination of what
Channing can do. How was any of this dancing different from what he did in the
monologue? I do like Jason Sudekis’ stripper announcer voice and I enjoy the
fact that he laughs while doing it. All the male dancing were funny but it was
such a waste of Channing.
Channing can do. How was any of this dancing different from what he did in the
monologue? I do like Jason Sudekis’ stripper announcer voice and I enjoy the
fact that he laughs while doing it. All the male dancing were funny but it was
such a waste of Channing.
This episode bummed me out. I feel the cast as a whole was
not on their game. Maybe everyone at the show is suffering from Seasonal
Affected Disorder?
not on their game. Maybe everyone at the show is suffering from Seasonal
Affected Disorder?
Next week is Zooey Deschanel. I am not a huge fan of her,
but Jill I promise to keep an open mind.
but Jill I promise to keep an open mind.
Thanks for reading!
Ed Note: I actually liked this episode, but I might be
blinded by the pretty. Channing is Just. So. Handsome. Although I agree with
Allison, that last strip club sketch was too much of the same and a waste of
Channing Tatum, who I do think is actually quite funny. I’m so psyched for next
week! Zooey has a strangely divisive persona, but I adore (adork? Ugh.) her so I
hope she does well.
blinded by the pretty. Channing is Just. So. Handsome. Although I agree with
Allison, that last strip club sketch was too much of the same and a waste of
Channing Tatum, who I do think is actually quite funny. I’m so psyched for next
week! Zooey has a strangely divisive persona, but I adore (adork? Ugh.) her so I
hope she does well.
