Video: Hillary gets the call at 3 a.m.
posted at 7:00 pm on March 9, 2008 by Allahpundit
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Stupid or sly? The butt of the joke, ostensibly, is Her Majesty and the overblown aspersions she’s been casting on Obama’s fitness to lead, but in practice it’s five and a half minutes of him sounding like a buffoon while she keeps a steady hand on the wheel. The ‘Busters say it amounts to another de facto SNL ad for Hillary; I’m inclined to agree. Memo to the Messiah: Have your staff call Lorne ASAP and set up a cameo to stop the bleeding.
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Welcome BACK!!!
Notice she’s alone in bed @ 3AM…. where Billy Jeff?
Kini on March 9, 2008 at 7:05 PM
I blogged my reaction to this skit.
terryannonline on March 9, 2008 at 7:07 PM
Wow. I think they need to “help Hillary” more often…
Wind Rider on March 9, 2008 at 7:16 PM
I didn’t blog my reaction to this skit; but I’m happy to see AP back.
Obama’s getting, eh, “Swift Boated”, this time round it appears, but this time by live television on a lefty network.
And this time of course it’s fiction.
ChipDWood on March 9, 2008 at 7:18 PM
Is Michelle Malkin going to vote for Hussein too?
Just wondering.
Though the comment (the advice) might be sarcastic (or not?) the fact that it is coming from a so-called “conservative” website like this one, is telling.
That’s all.
Indy Conservative on March 9, 2008 at 7:22 PM
Nice to see you back AP!
Mildly funny. I actually laughed a couple of times. It would have been better at about half the length :-)
As far as SNL helping Hillary. Not so much. Trying maybe.
Ordinary1 on March 9, 2008 at 7:22 PM
Dude. It was a joke.
terryannonline on March 9, 2008 at 7:25 PM
Indeed. SNL’s influence is starting to compete with the big shots of talk radio.
petefrt on March 9, 2008 at 7:26 PM
The only time I laughed was at her reaction to “Is Bill there?”
OneGyT on March 9, 2008 at 7:26 PM
I saw this clip over at Michelle’s late last night, and it made me laugh so hard! At my little bloggie, I embedded the clip, and proclaimed it ‘comedy gold’ for SNL, for a long-over due change.
When the “president” asks her, is Bill there, at 3am? Her answer is priceless~!
localmalcontent on March 9, 2008 at 7:28 PM
Don’t forget the first shot showing her in the mask. Pretty good, although the screen shot gave it away.
If Obama has quit smoking, no doubt he’ll start back up again as President. That’s about as insightful as the piece got though!
Ordinary1 on March 9, 2008 at 7:28 PM
Allah!!!
That was mildly funny. The part about, “Is Bill there?” was pretty funny though.
Troy Rasmussen on March 9, 2008 at 7:31 PM
Another super McCain ad.
ParisParamus on March 9, 2008 at 7:31 PM
Really?
Hussein’s staff might heed the “joke.”
No, it was not a joke, as far as I’m concerned.
What is considered “joke” on election year, is never a joke.
Everything is calculated, evaluated and considered.
Nothing, absolutely nothing, even a “joke,” can pass without a study from the opposition.
Got it?
Why do I have to teach “pundits?”
I thought they know everything.
Indy Conservative on March 9, 2008 at 7:32 PM
Maybe the Messiah will reverse the smoking ban.
I actually liked the skit…. unfortunately I fell asleep after the “Live From New York It’s Saturday Nightttttzzzzzzz! Snorz!
Kini on March 9, 2008 at 7:34 PM
First Question: How many more months of this?
Exit Question: Does John McVain get equal time?
Seven Percent Solution on March 9, 2008 at 7:35 PM
You do have a point here in that Hillary’s brief appearance before Super Tuesday Two may have helped her just enough. She seemed human and when she does that I think it helps her a smidge. (smidge not in the spell checker but smidgen is!) Perhaps Obama could get a bit of a bump by laughing at himself a little.
Ordinary1 on March 9, 2008 at 7:36 PM
Sometimes a funny skit, is funny.
As far as SNL a PAC - been dat way since day one
Kini on March 9, 2008 at 7:39 PM
I would like to note that even Obama joked that he needed make an appearance on SNL.
terryannonline on March 9, 2008 at 7:39 PM
My criticism is intended to the comment made on this website, no to the SNL skit:
Indy Conservative on March 9, 2008 at 7:42 PM
The bit where Obama’s shocked that Putin, Chavez, Dinnerjacket, etc…would lie to him, and he’d buy all the up until it was too late seems like a fairly realistic depiction of the “World’s Most Inspiring Empty Suit”.
I’d like to say it’s funny, but it’s just too damn scarry to laugh about.
SuperCool on March 9, 2008 at 7:42 PM
Has anyone taken a viewpoint, or even the idea about
national secruity,yes I know it’s SNL,and yes it’s
sopposed to be funny,but the left are having a riot
with this.
I love comedy,however this is turning into a huge on-going
every Saturday night,getting repeated through word of mouth
through the week watercoolers of a Hillary Commercial!
And really who is Hillary talking to to get this gig,are you
telling me during an election Hillary will be on SNL till
NOV.4,and laying into McCain,and McCains only response is
yelling at the tv on Saturday night!
Like I said I love comedy,however Hillary has a free Political vechicle to continue her message,for free!
canopfor on March 9, 2008 at 7:43 PM
And you got millions of idiots who will vote according to SNL, Jay Leno, David Letterman, Jon Stewart or Conan O’Brien.
Indy Conservative on March 9, 2008 at 7:44 PM
You’re torqued out about this, but the constant references to Hillary! as “Our Gal” by AP et al doesn’t merit your calculation, evaluation and/or consideration?
It was a flippin’ joke.
Grow the hell up…
Mindfists on March 9, 2008 at 7:45 PM
“Si Se Pueda is Right”. - - Hillary Clinton
The video indicates what a big joke they both are, and how sad that is for our country.
Entelechy on March 9, 2008 at 7:49 PM
Well, I don’t know about millions. The kind of people that would listen to what to SNL or Jon Stewart had to say on who vote for are not exactly the type of people who would go out in droves to the polling places.
AP jokingly said that Obama should call Lorne Michaels. I don’t see the big offense.
terryannonline on March 9, 2008 at 7:49 PM
I’ve been debating on whether to respond to this. I guess I have decided too.
First off, Rove was on FOXNews this morning giving REAL advice to the Obama campaign. Do you suppose Rove is an Obamite like AP and MM?
AP has a cutting wit that I enjoy thoroughly on this site. I’m sorry you don’t get, because you are missing out on a LOT of FUN!
Ordinary1 on March 9, 2008 at 7:49 PM
Welcome Back!!!
Notice she’s alone in bed @3AM….where Bill jeff?
Kini on March 9,2008 at 7:05PM
Kini: Slick Willy was probably getting a front end
alignment,and his front headlights re-aimed!Haha
Kini: I love your site as in Brit sit com,
“Absolutely Fabulous”!
canopfor on March 9, 2008 at 7:54 PM
I know what I’m talking about. And there are lot of people who are reading this website. People who take advices from the Right and the Left, believe it or not.
Take for example, Bill O’Reilly, advising the Left all the time to pretend to be “fair.”
I believe in straight talk. Say what you mean and mean what you say.
There is a time for jokes.
And when the occasion arise, you can tell a joke and you know it’s a joke when it’s pure fiction not when it’s a possible, achievable advice.
Again, I thought I was the least to know about politics.
Maybe I should start a class.
Indy Conservative on March 9, 2008 at 7:56 PM
WAAY too long. It should have been cut down by about half.
logis on March 9, 2008 at 7:56 PM
And yes,Welcome back AllahPundit!
canopfor on March 9, 2008 at 7:57 PM
I like the SNL skit. I smiled at it.
Again the SNL skit was not at all the purpose of my comments.
Please read above what I wrote.
As for Rove and others so-called “republicans” who are advising Hussein (and Hillary), to pretend to be “fair” on Fox News, well, what can I say? Hypocrites? Liars? Or Straight-talkers?
You tell me.
But I know the answer.
And I don’t miss any fun when it’s made without irritable comments.
Indy Conservative on March 9, 2008 at 8:01 PM
I really don’t think you do…
Obsessive Pedantry 1A perhaps?
Mindfists on March 9, 2008 at 8:03 PM
Hmm, it just wasn’t very funny. Or really funny at all.
Dr. Manhattan on March 9, 2008 at 8:03 PM
Oh trust me on this one.
I think after many months now of elections, you still didn’t know the American voters.
I do my own polling in my entourage and it’s not “fun.”
You think I’m attacking the idiot voters on this website and others without a good reason? Without evidence? Without seeing and hearing in person the idiocy of the American voter?
Sarcasm is taken seriously on election year by the opposition. And why not? Hussein’s staff might do something to “stop the bleeding.”
Why not let him bleed??
Words are measured and steps are calculated on election year.
Indy Conservative on March 9, 2008 at 8:07 PM
No, I understand. You took offense at AP’s comment that Obama should contact Lorne Michael’s and get on SNL. For that you accuse him and Michelle of supporting Obama? I understand where you are coming from, I just really really disagree. My example of Rove giving advice on FOXNews was met with this comment:
My goodness! In my opinion you really do need to take it down a notch!
Rove analyzes the race. AP analyzes the race. We all analyze the race! Liars?, Hypocrites?, no. Analysis!
I guess your analysis is that they are helping the democrats. I guess you are entitled to your opinion, but to accuse AP and MM for supporting Obama, that’s a bit much.
Ordinary1 on March 9, 2008 at 8:10 PM
You always seem to think you do at least…
That is something I suppose.
Squid Shark on March 9, 2008 at 8:10 PM
According to this Rasmussen poll, most would want McCain to answer the call.
To me, it makes sense because Hillary would need find Bill, kick the latest Monica out of the way and get him to help.
Barack would have to call Hillary, who would need to find Bill, kick the latest Monica out of the way and get him to help.
McCain would probably be up anyway; that damned prostate!
michaelo on March 9, 2008 at 8:17 PM
No offense to AP and Hot Air, but I really don’t think David Axelrod is reading Hot Air and then taking cues from Allah.
If I’m wrong I would like to say “Hi, Mr. Axelrod. I’m a young girl with political aspirations. Can you help me out.”
terryannonline on March 9, 2008 at 8:19 PM
lol.
j0 on March 9, 2008 at 8:23 PM
Maybe you should start a blog.
baldilocks on March 9, 2008 at 8:25 PM
SNL is definitely for Hillary. Tina Fey has a lot of pull there still too. However, as soon at the empty suit wins the nomination SNL will have McCain getting that 3am phone call and having the problems. It will probably be some type of age joke. Liberals are so predictable.
llano on March 9, 2008 at 8:26 PM
It was funny. :)
WayWard Fundamentalist Christian on March 9, 2008 at 8:26 PM
Analyze??
When O’Reilly asked his guests to give advice -literally- to Hillary and Hussein, is it analyzing?
When they asked Rove to advice the candidates, is it analyzing?
What is A N A L Y Z I N G?
Analyzing is having a complex situation at hand. To make it understandable by the lay person:
1 - You Depict it.
2 - You Decrypt it.
3 - You Delineate it.
4 - You DO NOT advise.
Indy Conservative on March 9, 2008 at 8:27 PM
In fact, I do have answers.
Because I think.
Indy Conservative on March 9, 2008 at 8:29 PM
I laughed all the way through that skit. I thought it was trenchant, clever and humorous.
petefrt on March 9, 2008 at 8:30 PM
Yeah I enjoyed it as well, the guy they have doing Obama isnt half bad.
Indy,
Your confidence must get you lots of dates :)
Squid Shark on March 9, 2008 at 8:35 PM
The mention of Al Sharpton was very, very sly. I love it when The Left starts to eat their own.
SouthernGent on March 9, 2008 at 8:37 PM
At least now they know what they are getting into :-)
Indy Conservative on March 9, 2008 at 8:38 PM
Good lord,MM, AP, EM, are in bed with Liberals,
this has got to be the most best new Moonbat
idea of the year,(Sarc.) As if Republicans are
helping Liberals.————-PEALSE GET A GRIP,
but not too hard,allow some blood to reach the
brain!
AP is joking,DUH!
canopfor on March 9, 2008 at 8:38 PM
I disagree. By answering the question, “what would you do if you were advising so-and-so..” adds insight to how strategery is formed. The thinking that goes into a political campaign. Kinda like watching a football pre-game show. The analysts are former players, coaches and other experts who analyze the strengths and weaknesses of each team. They predict the types of offensive and defensive schemes might be employed, etc. It’s a nice set-up to the game.
When Rove advised the President you didn’t see him on TV much. Now his job IS on TV! He’s just doing his job. Lighten up a little.
Besides, do you really think Obama’s campaign hasn’t considered whether to go on SNL or not? I think your tone doesn’t match the perceived offense here.
Ordinary1 on March 9, 2008 at 8:41 PM
I will not be surprised.
Ask Ann Coulter.
Heck, ask me.
I might vote for Hillary instead of staying home.
Am I crazy to vote for McCain? Maybe I will be crazy come September, but not now.
I wrote previously about the wisdom of voting for Hillary and cleaning her mess and burying the RINOs after these elections.
But this is another story. And it is not rooting for the Liberals.
One thing I do not want to see, ever:
President Hussein Barack.
And this is the purpose of my previous comments.
Indy Conservative on March 9, 2008 at 8:47 PM
“Absolutely Fabulous”!
canopfor on March 9, 2008 at 7:54 PM
Kini on March 9, 2008 at 8:49 PM
FUNNY FUNNY FUNNY, especially by SNL standards.
hashman on March 9, 2008 at 8:50 PM
Or Madam President for that matter.
unless of course, as in the video…, we get paid for it
Kini on March 9, 2008 at 8:51 PM
No. You didn’t watch closely. It’s not predicting. It is giving advice. There are predictions and there are advices. Try to see the difference when you’re watching.
When an advice is laid down, it doesn’t matter if the opposing party will implement it or not. It was given and it might be used. And that’s the point.
Indy Conservative on March 9, 2008 at 8:52 PM
Glad you’re back, AP. Hope the chompers are in good shape.
mikeyboss on March 9, 2008 at 8:53 PM
That’s an interesting question. Because the only people who are likely to get both angles are non-Democrats. Especially, to a non-Democrat, they seem to both be getting the business in this one. ‘O’ get’s the worst of it, but it superficially busts ‘H’ was well. Because of that, I think it’s pretty clever and funny stuff. It’s almost a parody of a parody of Dem politics, if you will. So does SNL have any closet ‘R’s on the team?
AUINSC on March 9, 2008 at 8:53 PM
Not as funny as the previous two, but good none the less. Anyone catch the 60 minutes interview with Maverick tonight? I can’t believe it, it was actually fair and put the Mav in a good light.
THE CHOSEN ONE on March 9, 2008 at 8:56 PM
Dude. It’s TV. It’s all fiction.
mksmithwriter on March 9, 2008 at 8:56 PM
I did enjoy the Iran getting a nuke scenario, especially since it is likely to happen. I thought the left thought that Iran would never threaten us? This piece did have a bit of a “could you trust a democrat who just pulled all of our troops out of Iraq to answer that call” ring to it. hmmmmmmmmm.
Ordinary1 on March 9, 2008 at 8:58 PM
TO be fair, I think they should do a skit as Prez/VP, Obamalama arguing with Hil about all the promises about “co-leadership” she made. whining like a baby how’s he going to get experience meeting other VPs at VIP funerals…
I agree with another poster that said although they gave Hil some digs, most probably went over the heads of most Dems - cause they were actually funny and short. Really overdid the skit to the point where Obamalama seemed all too real.
mksmithwriter on March 9, 2008 at 8:59 PM
I guess we’ll have to agree to disagree.
Ordinary1 on March 9, 2008 at 9:01 PM
Its what happens when AP takes a vacation.
Kini on March 9,2008 at 8:49PM.
Kini: I thought you would like AF reference,haha,
and yes it appears now and then on some threads
that USS HOT AIR,for some unexplicable reason
sail’s through some kind of Bermuda Triangle
on the net!
canopfor on March 9, 2008 at 9:06 PM
I was thinking the other end examine.
Kini on March 9, 2008 at 9:08 PM
It’s OK.
A disagreement done with civil language is always welcomed.
Indy Conservative on March 9, 2008 at 9:11 PM
http://www.cbsnews.com/sections/60minutes/main3415.shtml
Maverick on 60 minutes.
THE CHOSEN ONE on March 9, 2008 at 9:12 PM
And on that we agree!
Ordinary1 on March 9, 2008 at 9:14 PM
Good Night!!
I have to agree on this one.
Indy Conservative on March 9, 2008 at 9:15 PM
Could you imagine a Mr. Bean version of BHO? I could.
Kini on March 9, 2008 at 9:16 PM
Could you image a Mr.Bean version of BHO?I could
Kini on March 9,2008 at 9:16PM.
Kini:Ya I could but,hehe, they would have to make
him a tad taller,no? Oh,and a shade a smidge
darker?
canopfor on March 9, 2008 at 9:24 PM
Indy Conservative, you are getting yourself in a lather over nothing.
Thrust me, this blog is not going to swing the election one way or the other.
We are all just baying at the moon here.
MB4 on March 9, 2008 at 9:34 PM
I don’t wish for either of them to be in any position to have to answer the “red” phone at 3 a.m. I do not trust either. BUT, the skit was funny.
mimi1220 on March 9, 2008 at 9:42 PM
HOW OLD is she?!
Walk on the wild side once in a while.
The Back Adder….
Kini on March 9, 2008 at 9:56 PM
Congratulations Allah.
Hollowpoint on March 9, 2008 at 10:04 PM
Somebody here reads MSN! “nobody wants to look dumb.”
p40tiger on March 9, 2008 at 10:06 PM
That’s what Hillary will look like when she gets the 3AM phone call asking her if she wants to be V.P.
BWahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha
DfDeportation on March 9, 2008 at 10:08 PM
The only humor I really found also, however I’ve not thught SNL was funny since before Eddie Murphy. Now they are just political bigots!
Vntnrse on March 9, 2008 at 10:17 PM
Oh yeah, Welcome home AP!
Vntnrse on March 9, 2008 at 10:18 PM
Pink on pink humor. Niiiiiiice.
Mojave Mark on March 9, 2008 at 10:51 PM
Just wait till the general and the salvos are against McCain.
Tzetzes on March 9, 2008 at 10:57 PM
That’s the only line that the audience laughed at, too. Only way I could tell it wasn’t a laugh track.
I thought it was hilarious, the whole thing. I’m surprised the audience of Obama drones didn’t boo it.
Jaibones on March 9, 2008 at 11:02 PM
Yeah! He’s gone for just a day or two and the world falls apart.
Kini on March 9, 2008 at 11:10 PM
Hmmm…I don’t think Hillary enjoyed this skit as much as the one last week.
jgapinoy on March 9, 2008 at 11:23 PM
Tzetzes on March 9, 2008 at 10:57 PM
Shut up and go make gyros with Tziziki sauce.
THE CHOSEN ONE on March 9, 2008 at 11:23 PM
Laugh Now; Cry Later
SilverStar830 on March 10, 2008 at 1:40 AM
This video was posted early this morning on I think MM’s site.
I thought it was pretty funny but I think Tina Fey is WAY over-rated.
Conservatives R Us on March 10, 2008 at 2:05 AM
It seems rather fair to me, and almost too realistic. Just wish they hadn’t had the little disclaimer right after the “dramatization.”
One criticism: A better suggestion would be for him to call up his Jihadist family and friends to set up something against Iran. The problem is, he’d more likely just call them to pass on the good news.
Tommygun on March 10, 2008 at 5:15 AM
Welcome back AP!
This stretched out a little too long, but the “Is Bill home?” “It’s 3 am, what do you think?” bit was priceless.
BKennedy on March 10, 2008 at 5:25 AM
“show them our intelligence”? If the Obama or Hill gets the presidency, will we even be allowed gather any?
Bigfoot on March 10, 2008 at 7:35 AM
The best part of the clip: listening to the SNL audience tittering during that skit. “Should we laugh? Is it right to laugh at another liberal’s expense?!”
Malpaso on March 10, 2008 at 8:05 AM
“You know, Jerry, there are a lot of decaffinated brands on the market that taste just as good as the real thing.”
“I’m not kidding, Chris.”
“Neither am I, Jerry.”
shibumiglass on March 10, 2008 at 8:32 AM
I am sure Michelle Obama hates the blatantly racist and white-controlled Saturday Night Live.
rockbend on March 10, 2008 at 8:38 AM
What is considered “joke” on election year, is never a joke.
This year, all three currently viable possibilities are jokes. Its “Alien vs Predator” — no matter who wins, we lose.
Purple Avenger on March 10, 2008 at 10:39 AM
If Hillary got the call at 3AM, there’s very little of it which would not have to be “bleeped”.
Remember the accounts of her dealings with the Secret Service and the military while Bill was in office? She hates the military so much that she wouldn’t quit swearing and ranting at the caller until the noise of the bombs going off in DC drowned out the conversation….and then she wouldn’t have the faintest idea what to do: no time to round up a focus group, either.
landlines on March 10, 2008 at 12:04 PM
You’ve really made an @ss out of yourself for no apparent reason. You must be new. Welcome, and please calm down.
1. AP has said over and over again that Republicans should cross over to keep Hillary in the race.
2. If Obama wants to win, he should see about getting on SNL. Isn’t that simply stating the obvious?
3. Who cares if they (assuming “they” would ever even read this blog) take AP’s advice? This isn’t war. It’s just an election, an election where we have no worthwhile picks anyway.
4. No one cares what his middle name is. Really. No. One. It’s a stupid name. I once dated a guy who didn’t even have a middle name. You’re basically getting worked up because of a name that means “good looking.” Wow. That’s really a threat to our national security. And really, I love Ann Coulter and read her columns every week. I even hosted a group about her for a year. But even still, she’s not helping anything by constantly calling him B. Hussein Obama.
Esthier on March 10, 2008 at 12:42 PM
If Bill is in the same bed, he will insist on taking the phone.
Starlink on March 10, 2008 at 1:01 PM
My thoughts exactly, the skit would be funny if it weren’t so true and un-nerving. Especially true is the reference to Obama being shocked that Iran, NK, et al would lie to him after he (as he said he would do if elected) in good faith “talked” with them, which as most with half a functioning brain cell know would be a mistake as they (dinner jacket, etc.) cannot be trusted especially on such matters as nuke weapons and terrorism.
Liberty or Death on March 10, 2008 at 1:19 PM
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