New cast member Jenny Slate went from virtual unknown to Internet phenomenon on her first-ever episode of Saturday Night Live over the weekend. She dropped a now infamous "F-Bomb" during a biker-chick sketch that had her saying "freaking" about 50 times — you can barely blame her, it's a pretty easy slip, especially for someone new to live TV. Blogs immediately jumped to Slate's defense, but apparently the alarm was unnecessary. She's not getting fired, there won't be a fine since it was after 10 p.m., and Lorne Michaels supposedly isn't upset. Plus, I'd be willing to bet Miss Slate won't be making that mistake again.
In other SNL news, the show's longest running cast member's name — Darrell Hammond — was missing from the opening credits Saturday night. As recently as last week a rep for the show said he would be back in some capacity, but despite his appearance on Thursday's Weekend Update, he wasn't in any of the skits on Saturday. He's been on the show for 14 seasons and accounts for some of the cornerstone imitations — Bill Clinton, Donald Trump, and my personal favorite, Sean Connery. Between the loss of Hammond and no more Tina Fey as Sarah Palin or Amy Poehler as Hillary Clinton, there's a bit of a gaping hole in SNL's political satire.
So, what did you think of the season opener? There are some exciting hosts coming our way, but the premiere was a bit lackluster for me. Do you think Jenny Slate should face any sort of punishment for her slip up, or is it all much ado about nothing?
In case you missed it, check out the Jenny Slate clip below (language NSFW, obviously) when you read more.
Rocket Dog
much ado. definitely.
1The season premiere was bad for me. I didn't find it funny in most of the sketches. Megan Fox wasn't bad as a host, but the materials written just wasn't as great as last season.
2It will be too bad if they lose Darrell. He has been the funniest person on that show for years.
3Satire? Comedy? I am afraid that SNL is neither. Its really hard to describe, but if I were to take a shot at it I'd call it depressing. Its like rubber without the bounce with all the smell. Comedy requires a human factor, personable but witty. Looking at SNL is like being in a echo chamber without the echo. Hello...?
4I tried to watch 2 of the skits with Megan on Hulu and both were just awful and boring. I couldn't make it through either of them.
5I don't think Jenny should be fired for dropping the f-bomb. She should be fired for being NOT FUNNY.
6As if they can't swear.. that is really lame..
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