Open thread: Palinmania on SNL
posted at 10:52 pm on October 18, 2008 by Allahpundit
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Will they keep it light, or will Lorne and co. gratify the wettest wet dreams of HuffPo and dKos by sandbagging her with some sort of “Don’t vote for this woman!” ambush? Either way, the long-awaited confrontation between the ‘Cuda and the woman who claims she’ll have to leave Earth if Palin wins makes it worth watching. Weigh in below. While we wait, food for thought from Fred Barnes:
In the weeks after the convention, she was limited to two major TV interviews. When she did poorly in one–the Katie Couric interview–Democrats and hostile columnists unloaded, calling her unqualified to be vice president. There was little contrary evidence in the press by which to judge her or defend her.
I asked Palin whether she’d do things differently if she could repeat those weeks. She answered by silently mouthing “yes.” When two aides–we were on a McCain-Palin bus with staff and security–said “yes” aloud, she chimed in, “Yes, yes, yes, yes.”…
Now, despite her political talent, Palin’s future is unclear.
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Not sure what was to be gained in NYC among mostly brainwashed libtards and media elites but it did show SP is gracious and a good sport.
I believe America is awake and aware and the real joke will be on Barry in November.
DeweyWins on October 19, 2008 at 12:50 AM
Palin did the right thing by going on SNL & she was great. I don’t understand why some here didn’t like it, she needs to appeal to the younger voters & as someone posted earlier they will think she is cool (sad. but true) we need the votes folks.
ekuspa40 on October 19, 2008 at 12:50 AM
Sarah was great as usual and quite a contrast to the not so good looking Tina Fey, and to “Senator Government” Barrack Hussein 0B0mber who won’t show his face on Fox news! PUNK!
dhunter on October 19, 2008 at 12:50 AM
Oh hell, it’s that chick again. I remember when I used to wait up for Duran Duran and the Police to make an appearance on SNL… the good ‘ole days….
pullingmyhairout on October 19, 2008 at 12:50 AM
Saints be praised…they’re thinkin’ that ole McCain will bring it home. For my part, I’m knowin’ he will.
ManlyRash on October 19, 2008 at 12:51 AM
what’s with the fake orchestra?
Guardian on October 19, 2008 at 12:51 AM
Barry a serial killer? Who cares! Kum-bye-yah!
ex-Democrat on October 19, 2008 at 12:39 AM
Dude! Shhhhhhhh…..you don’t want to say those kind of things. People disappear.
Bishop on October 19, 2008 at 12:51 AM
this singer must have sme talent – because she didn’t get on that stage with her looks
darkegop on October 19, 2008 at 12:52 AM
So this Adele girl is interesting. Not quite conventional for a pop diva.
Kensington on October 19, 2008 at 12:52 AM
She will.
ManlyRash on October 19, 2008 at 12:52 AM
*sigh*
AP Headline:
“Palin smiles as SNL mocks her anew”
Purple Fury on October 19, 2008 at 12:52 AM
Yeah, DU was mixed – most thinking she was awful, hurt herself, blah blah blah…a few others were just underwhelmed, I suppose because they were hoping she would bomb badly or something.
capitalist piglet on October 19, 2008 at 12:52 AM
Be nice.
Enoxo on October 19, 2008 at 12:52 AM
Plenty! But, alas, this gun owner is not a hunter. Just not my choice (unless I’m hungry). Oh, I’ll tag along for the beer, but I haven’t killed anything that didn’t need killing in a long time. No offense to you hunters, BTW. To each their own.
Limerick on October 19, 2008 at 12:52 AM
it’s rikki lake again
darkegop on October 19, 2008 at 12:50 AM
Bwaaaahahahaha!
Bishop on October 19, 2008 at 12:53 AM
An Alpaca.
csdeven on October 19, 2008 at 12:53 AM
That would be great…I want to see that.
JustTruth101 on October 19, 2008 at 12:53 AM
Sarah was great as usual and quite a contrast to the not so good looking Tina Fey, and to “Senator Government” Barrack Hussein 0B0mber who won’t show his face on Fox news! PUNK!
dhunter on October 19, 2008 at 12:50 AM
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Agree,..and Gov Palin walks right into the pits of hell
with Grace and blows them away,..a pit bull with lipstick indeed,..obama can’t face anyone who disagrees with him!
christene on October 19, 2008 at 12:53 AM
Guys,
OT but I must send you all this link. Obama’s Use of Hidden Hypnosis Techniques in His Speeches.
This researched article actually convinced all of my suspicions about him. I had asked myself for a few months the question, “Why is it that you see so many pictures of people swooning and acting like a mega-church’s Praise and Worship segment whenever they hear him speak at a rally?”
It also made me understand why so many young people are susceptible to him – and why there have been so many instances of violent attacks against Republicans, McCain campaign workers, and even people’s property.
Go. Read. Now. And then, pray hard. This nation is in graver danger than I ever thought possible.
If he’s elected President, the TV is permanently turned off at my house. My 22-month-old daughter wasn’t even watching him on TV for five minutes once this week, and she was going “Obama! Obama!” Just like that. What is she to know about him, really? She’s a toddler! My motherly gut told me that there was something seriously wrong with this.
newton on October 19, 2008 at 12:53 AM
Expect otherwise?
Enoxo on October 19, 2008 at 12:53 AM
Nope.
ManlyRash on October 19, 2008 at 12:54 AM
OT: DU DUmmies plotting to disrupt ‘Cuda’s rallies
Thinking of joining an anti-Palin protest at a Palin rally. Pro-tips please?
They are worried about physical violence? Well, that’s the pot calling the kettle….. Oops! Better censor myself before I’m branded a raaaaacist.
Stay classy, Democrats.
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on October 19, 2008 at 12:54 AM
Dkos morons think John Kerry is war hero and Barack Obama is accomplished. I wouldn’t trust their judgement on much.
Speedwagon82 on October 19, 2008 at 12:54 AM
but I haven’t killed anything that didn’t need killing in a long time
Deer need killin’, they also need grillin’ and being covered in chipotle BBQ sauce.
Bishop on October 19, 2008 at 12:54 AM
Or at least having their name, address, social security number, voting record, any liens or back taxes, marital status, school records,etc being trumpeted on DU and KOS.
Guardian on October 19, 2008 at 12:54 AM
Awesome.
Might have to consider moving to Ireland if Obama wins… I’d been thinking of Alaska.
ClintACK on October 19, 2008 at 12:55 AM
If you ever venture down to south Texas, I’ll be happy to cook you some really good smothered dove. Yummmmmy!!! Take care, lim!!
pullingmyhairout on October 19, 2008 at 12:55 AM
the AP has gone off the deep end. we have to just ignore them for now
darkegop on October 19, 2008 at 12:55 AM
You know, that’s funny. An Obamabot acquaintance who studies this kind of thing said the same thing. He didn’t care, though, because he supports him.
Kensington on October 19, 2008 at 12:56 AM
Sarah was great! OMG! How funny would that be! I never doubted she would handle herself well and make people like her- even Tina Fey! Maybe now she’ll get better treatment on SNL until the election and FOR THE NEXT 16 YEARS!!!
NightmareOnKStreet on October 19, 2008 at 12:56 AM
Pure, bogus, 100% unadulterated SPAM.
ManlyRash on October 19, 2008 at 12:56 AM
Well….now that you mention BBQ :)
Limerick on October 19, 2008 at 12:56 AM
The headline is worse than the article.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Sarah Palin can give as good as she gets. The Republican vice presidential nominee appeared on NBC-TV’s “Saturday Night Live” and played along as Tina Fey reprised her impersonation of the Alaska governor.
Enoxo on October 19, 2008 at 12:57 AM
They are just like the zombies on Scooby Doo – OOOOOOO-BBBBAAAAAAA-MMMAAAAAAAAAAA………OOOOOOOOO-BBBBBBAAAAAAAAAA-MMMMMAAAAAAAA.
Puh-leeze. Are you kidding me?
pullingmyhairout on October 19, 2008 at 12:57 AM
Say hi to Alec Baldwin for me
Bradky on October 19, 2008 at 12:57 AM
dKos folks are saying she bombed…
SAZMD on October 19, 2008 at 12:07 AM
These are the same intellectuals who swore up and down that Bristol was Trig Palin’s real mother.
If there were any justice in the world, the KOS freaks would have been hogtied and launched into the Pacific by catapault.
Bishop on October 19, 2008 at 12:57 AM
the AP has been playing fast and loose with their headlines lately – thanks enoxo
darkegop on October 19, 2008 at 12:57 AM
You know who really bombed tonight on SNL?
Josh Brolin.
All of his skits have been horrible.
Enoxo on October 19, 2008 at 12:58 AM
josh brolin was on this show?
darkegop on October 19, 2008 at 12:58 AM
No.
At least the NYT isn’t biased, because Clark Hoyt says so.
Purple Fury on October 19, 2008 at 12:58 AM
Yes, they have.
ManlyRash on October 19, 2008 at 12:59 AM
When will this damn writers’ strike be over already?
Ronnie on October 19, 2008 at 12:59 AM
Ahahaha.
Enoxo on October 19, 2008 at 12:59 AM
Noel Sheppard at NewsBusters has the video.
http://newsbusters.org/blogs/noel-sheppard/2008/10/19/sarah-palins-guest-appearance-saturday-night-live#comments
fiatboomer on October 19, 2008 at 1:00 AM
Yeah, but at least he and Marky Mark are HOT. Seriously. Nice looking guys, for liberals who aren’t from Texas. That’s big of me to say….
pullingmyhairout on October 19, 2008 at 1:00 AM
http://www.zogby.com/news/ReadNews.dbm?ID=1597
Obama – 47.8%
McCain – 45.1%
Within the margin of error
Mark1971 on October 19, 2008 at 1:00 AM
Palin is there!
Enoxo on October 19, 2008 at 1:00 AM
That’s an awesome visual. It would totally screw up marine biology though.
Guardian on October 19, 2008 at 1:00 AM
Midnight.
Later HotAirHeads!
Remember the answer to the MSM and Pooh characters.
NUTZ!
Limerick on October 19, 2008 at 1:00 AM
LOL! It’s been over for a while now. I’m starting think I might have a future in comedy if this is what passes as comedy!
terryannonline on October 19, 2008 at 1:00 AM
Don’t feel like staying up, but I’m a bit curious about whatever was said about Clarence Thomas that upset K-Lo at NRO (I don’t presume that it would take much, of course).
CK MacLeod on October 19, 2008 at 1:01 AM
Tiny Fey not on the stage with her.
ANd some cast member hugged Palin.
OMG
Enoxo on October 19, 2008 at 1:01 AM
Re Obama using hidden hypnosis techniques – I called him out a year ago for doing the “false preacher” thing, but I didn’t know there was a science to it. I spotted it right away after listening to HH talk about counterfeit revival preachers who hypnotize the audience to get big donations using a voice roll, repetitive word patterns in speech, loud music, controlled temperature, actors who faint, etc. I’m looking forward to loking at this material…thanks for linking it up.
JustTruth101 on October 19, 2008 at 1:01 AM
Is Sarah in Tall Boots??? And a chip clip in her hair???? MY HERO!!!!!!!
pullingmyhairout on October 19, 2008 at 1:01 AM
Somebody just hugged Sarah on stage! Who was it?
NightmareOnKStreet on October 19, 2008 at 1:01 AM
Those morons are really going to hte the military govt that takes over after Obama tries turning the USA into Cuba/Veneuela. They may get to see ANWR up close and personal – in winter
bill30097 on October 19, 2008 at 1:01 AM
I do. But I’m feeling magnanimous, so I’ll skip it.
I can’t even recall who you are. Sorry to be so blunt about it. But anyway, sorry if my dumb little joke hurt your feelings.
Did you know it’s broadcast to the whole country? True fact.
The guy who’s playing the caricature of George W. Bush just hugged her and called her “Governor Sarah Palin.” Screenshot, please.
Jim Treacher on October 19, 2008 at 1:01 AM
one of the cast gave palin a great big hug as the show went off air … that actress will never work again. haha
darkegop on October 19, 2008 at 1:01 AM
She dresses very well, doesn’t she?
terryannonline on October 19, 2008 at 1:02 AM
Oh, Tiny Fey was on the stage with the goodbyes, behind Brolin. He had to protect her. Though she looked at Palin and Palin looked at her and they smiled at each other, Palin clapping.
He turned around and hugged Tina Fey. Some cast member behind Palin bounced up and down and hugged Palin.
Enoxo on October 19, 2008 at 1:02 AM
Obama’s Use of Hidden Hypnosis Techniques in His Speeches.
newton on October 19, 2008 at 12:53 AM
If so, Sarah has the same technique. I could stare at her eyes 24/7.
Bishop on October 19, 2008 at 1:02 AM
Was it Adele?
DerKrieger on October 19, 2008 at 1:02 AM
*sigh*
Knew I should put some kind of “/sarc” thing after that — but couldn’t think of the right word.
ClintACK on October 19, 2008 at 1:02 AM
No Fey, but the cut girl who played the teacher in the Narc School sketch literally bounced over to Sarah and gave her a huge hug. That was nice, because Brolin turned away from her.
Kensington on October 19, 2008 at 1:02 AM
Fey was there. She was between Baldwin and Brolin in the back. Cast member Casey Wilson hugged her. Now, Oliver Stone, on the other hand, was absent…
Pasalubong on October 19, 2008 at 1:03 AM
lol
Spirit of 1776 on October 19, 2008 at 1:03 AM
i don’t know the cast – younger girl with dark shoulder length hair
darkegop on October 19, 2008 at 1:04 AM
Interesting in this context, Mark1971, that you mention the Zogby poll. If you scroll down, there’s this interesting piece of analysis:
I think the argument for Palin to make this appearance becomes crystal clear and very hard to dispute.
CK MacLeod on October 19, 2008 at 1:04 AM
For anybody watching who isn’t suffering from PDS, her class and sense of comfort being herself among people who don’t like her has got to have made a huge impression. So yeah, net win as far as slowing the spread of PDS, but it wasn’t worth the loss of sleep.
wordsson on October 19, 2008 at 1:04 AM
Just watched Tina Fey verrryy carefully at the ending – everyone on stage. She hugged Josh Brolin and then you could see that she was coming toward Sarah Palin getting ready to greet her (it looked like) then the camera cut off.
Arrgh.
I do think she was going to speak to her though. I thought after their no-speak at the beginning that Tina was just hatin’ on Palin to her face (You can have her on but I’m not gonna speak to her!)
So, I think, my bad. Too bad they didn’t show the end of that encounter.
inviolet on October 19, 2008 at 1:04 AM
Somebody just hugged Sarah on stage! Who was it?
NightmareOnKStreet on October 19, 2008 at 1:01 AM
The latest SNL cast member to leave the show for “personal” reasons.
Bishop on October 19, 2008 at 1:04 AM
Casey Wilson?
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on October 19, 2008 at 1:04 AM
Have you seen pictures and TV clips of his audience going “Praise and Worship” on that guy? I have. Even during the primaries, I was watching all of that. My jaw dropped several times at the intensity in the faces of those people, especially women.
Have you seen that “We Are Building a Religion” clip? You know, the one that was yanked from YouTube? Some of those pictures appear there. There are plenty more from the AP out there. Just take a look, and don’t tell me that you’re not concerned.
I’m a woman, and I know when another woman is taken by such sophistry. Charming can be nice, but remember: the snake was just as charming with Eve at the garden.
newton on October 19, 2008 at 1:04 AM
It was a stupid reference to the slanders that were hurled at him during his confirmation… a reference that assumed all the slanders were true.
The joke was something like Chief Justice Roberts recently wrote an opinion in the style of ____…. Justice Clarence Thomas follows suit by writing an opinion in the style of a letter to Penthouse.
ClintACK on October 19, 2008 at 1:05 AM
Yes, she does. I was in NYC last weekend for fun. Tall boots with skinny jeans – all the rage…. except SP had on a suit. That’s still ok.
pullingmyhairout on October 19, 2008 at 1:05 AM
It’s called NLP, which stands for Neuro Linguistic Programming. I tried to study it myself a number of years back but I didn’t have the discipline. An acquaintance uses it to pick up women and seems to have a great of deal of success. I wouldn’t be the least bit surprised if Obama was doing it. It might explain some of the more bizarro defections of late.
Kensington on October 19, 2008 at 1:05 AM
Yeah, I’m no environmentalist, but it seems way too cruel to the whales.
Speedwagon82 on October 19, 2008 at 1:05 AM
The poll question at USA Today is
Did Sarah Palin’s SNL appearance change your impression of her?
More positive 48%
Less positive 15%
No change 37%
Link
Ronnie on October 19, 2008 at 1:05 AM
I didn’t catch no hit on Clarence Thomas. I’ll look at it again tomorrow, I guess.
terryannonline on October 19, 2008 at 1:06 AM
i agree wordsson – smith dinner, letterman, and snl all will help i thin. lots of people are voting for obama just because he’s cool. those dolts will be re-thinking their votes now
darkegop on October 19, 2008 at 1:06 AM
I agree that he’s a snake charmer. But is he able to pull a Jim Jones on the minions? Doubtful.
pullingmyhairout on October 19, 2008 at 1:07 AM
The cast member that hugged her is Casey Wilson. Her dad is Republican campaign strategist Paul Wilson.
SnarkVader on October 19, 2008 at 1:07 AM
If more people had seen the normal side of Sarah Palin, McCain would be up 5 points at least. Instead, McCain’s PR team let her image be some Jesus freak bimbo.
Speedwagon82 on October 19, 2008 at 1:07 AM
not 100% sure – but i’d say yes, casey wilson (just pulled up a pic)
darkegop on October 19, 2008 at 1:08 AM
Who knows? But it’s better to be safe than sorry. Again, my own toddler daughter was “charmed” this past week.
newton on October 19, 2008 at 1:08 AM
She’s a PLANT!!!!!!! THERE TO MAKE PALIN LOOK GOOD!
Enoxo on October 19, 2008 at 1:08 AM
The funniest thing that happened during this show:
In Michigan we have a proposal (Prop. 2) to allow stem cell research. There is the typical types of commercials one would except, up to and including a young paraplegic cheerleader. Anyway during one of the last commercial breaks the local station misjudged a hand off….
It was a Heroes commercial and there was the typical dramatic music…
Peter Patrelli: Can’t you see you’re going to destroy the world?
Peter’s dad: I don’t see it that way, Peter.
Ominous voice as the words appear on the screen: You can’t choose your family.
:screen cuts to a cute blond paraplegic in a wheelchair:
blond: I was paralyzed in an accident.
Most tragically timed mistake EVER! I wish I had TiVo, because you’d have to see it to believe how flawless the transition to the stem cell commercial was.
Micheal on October 19, 2008 at 1:09 AM
The hit on Justice Thomas came after they mentioned Chief Justice Roberts’s opinion written in detective novel style. It was along the lines of (I quote from memory) “Not to be outdone, Justice Thomas wrote an opinion as a letter to Penthouse.”
wordsson on October 19, 2008 at 1:10 AM
Clearly a good move for Palin.
Really horrible for SNL.
They had to know that this was going to be their biggest audience in a long time — and they did absolutely nothing to convince any of the new viewers to stay up next week, or even to set our TiVos.
ClintACK on October 19, 2008 at 1:10 AM
Funny I should say that… turns out she’s a new cast member, just joined February 2008.
SHE’S A PLANT!!!!!!
Enoxo on October 19, 2008 at 1:10 AM
Tell the bottom of the lake I said hi.
Jim Treacher on October 19, 2008 at 1:10 AM
They said Clarence Thomas wrote an opinion in the form of a Penthouse letter.
Spirit of 1776 on October 19, 2008 at 1:10 AM
I know what you mean – I met a woman in Office Depot back when obama visited Corpus Christi during the primaries. She was certifiably insane for the man.
But Jim Jones – esque? I’m not convinced. I just think there are too many people who are pissed at Bush and who will vote for anything other than a Republican.
pullingmyhairout on October 19, 2008 at 1:11 AM
think casey wilson just killed her acting career?
darkegop on October 19, 2008 at 1:11 AM
Fey didn’t WANT to stand next to Palin…she’s now seen her up close and personal, didn’t want to be shown up which she knew she would. heh heh heh
JustTruth101 on October 19, 2008 at 1:12 AM
SNL had to reach back and include Clarence Thomas and Quayle jokes.
CanadianGuy on October 19, 2008 at 1:12 AM
I think not.
ManlyRash on October 19, 2008 at 1:12 AM
Yeah, I’m no environmentalist, but it seems way too cruel to the whales.
Speedwagon82 on October 19, 2008 at 1:05 AM
Fine. Smear them with chum first.
Bishop on October 19, 2008 at 1:12 AM
Office Depot in Corpus?!? Is that the one at SPID?
newton on October 19, 2008 at 1:13 AM
they’re still making fun of quayle’s “potatoe” 16 years after the fact – but can’t squeeze out one joke about biden’s favorite 3-letter words … j-o-b-s
darkegop on October 19, 2008 at 1:13 AM
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