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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Casey Wilson? I’m sorry, there was no Casey Wilson on the cast of SNL. That was an extra, and unfortunately they had a tragic car accident tomorrow… er yesterday.
Enoxo on October 19, 2008 at 1:13 AM
Check out CNN is featuring Sarah now. There actually doing a nice job so far!
NightmareOnKStreet on October 19, 2008 at 1:13 AM
Ayers. Near Spohn. You from here?
pullingmyhairout on October 19, 2008 at 1:14 AM
enoxo … hahaha
darkegop on October 19, 2008 at 1:14 AM
A chip clip! LOL (I always called them butterfly clips, but I’m stealing that!)
capitalist piglet on October 19, 2008 at 1:14 AM
I don’t think so. Lorne is a Republican and with Amy Poehler leaving in a couple of weeks, they need all the female talent they can get.
SnarkVader on October 19, 2008 at 1:14 AM
That’s funny. I live in Corpus Christi, also.
terryannonline on October 19, 2008 at 1:15 AM
Seriously. I know the place. I’ve been living in the Corpus area for over ten years!
newton on October 19, 2008 at 1:15 AM
Dang, you are on a roll tonight. LOL
capitalist piglet on October 19, 2008 at 1:15 AM
I take it back. CNN: “…got married and ALMOST 8 MONTHS LATER…” jeeez was that really necessary?
NightmareOnKStreet on October 19, 2008 at 1:15 AM
Weekend update was awesome.
She did great.
freedomplow on October 19, 2008 at 1:15 AM
You, too?!? Get outta here!
newton on October 19, 2008 at 1:16 AM
When did Lorne become a Republican? In all his campaign contributions, he’s given to one Republican candidate (McCain during the primaries).
Ronnie on October 19, 2008 at 1:16 AM
My funny story was low enough on the last page I don’t think people saw it.
Micheal on October 19, 2008 at 1:16 AM
Really? Other than the fact that we haven’t been attacked in 7 years, are you REALLY happy with the man? I’m not. He’s not conservative. he didn’t curtail spending and he passed the biggest entitlement program (prescription drug benefit) since the New Deal. Sorry, not happy with the guy these days.
pullingmyhairout on October 19, 2008 at 1:16 AM
Nope not joking. I live in CC.
terryannonline on October 19, 2008 at 1:17 AM
Dang! I live right north of the bay… in San Pat Co.
newton on October 19, 2008 at 1:17 AM
Me either. But he IS going to be the next president, like it or not.
ManlyRash on October 19, 2008 at 1:18 AM
I knew Terryann lives here. We had the talk way back when.
You too, Newton? I’ve been here for about three years or so. I like the place.
pullingmyhairout on October 19, 2008 at 1:18 AM
Ingleside? GP? or Rockport?
pullingmyhairout on October 19, 2008 at 1:19 AM
I have to say Palin did hold her own well, but I find myself wishing I had only watched the first and last four minutes. SNL has degenerated into the biggest pile of garbage I have ever seen; this episode could have been summarized as “cops are idiots, CEO’s are spoiled brats, and Republicans are freaks.”
It was a LOT better back when they had the skit with the driving cat.
Even the commercials (at least, in my area, I don’t know how or if they air them by state) made it sound like the whole thing was being aired for elitist girly-men who have never stood up using the john in their lives.
And yeah, as long as that’s been brought up, I would be surprised if the cast member that hugged Gov. Palin lasts another episode.
Ryan Gandy on October 19, 2008 at 1:19 AM
BTW – how come NO ONE has had anything to say about the world’s most famous handyman’s appearance on the Huckster’s show? I’m referring, of course, to Joe the Un-Licensed Plumber. Could it be that his fifteen minutes were through before they went on air? Or did the interview not happen?
CK MacLeod on October 19, 2008 at 1:19 AM
Breaking NEWS: Senator John Kerry Leads By 10 in 13 Swing States with Just 16 Days to Go!
Not news: John Kerry didn’t win.
Enoxo on October 19, 2008 at 1:19 AM
Unfortunately, I’m very close to moving to the Houston area in about ten days. We’re not happy with the move, since we like it here and it is ten times better than any place in the Northeast where we have been before, but what else can we do?
newton on October 19, 2008 at 1:19 AM
GP.
newton on October 19, 2008 at 1:20 AM
How weird is it that three people on this board live in CC? it’s like three people living in… say…. Scranton…. :::)
pullingmyhairout on October 19, 2008 at 1:20 AM
I pretty much tuned the entire episode out until I saw or heard Palin. What I did see, though, was a horrible condemnation of Josh Brolin’s acting skills.
His once and only great achievement is Goonies, which I enjoy. But that’s all.
Enoxo on October 19, 2008 at 1:21 AM
LOL! That would be awful!
NightmareOnKStreet on October 19, 2008 at 1:21 AM
Palin’s appearance was, briefly, up on YouTube, before NBC’s lawyers had it taken down. (Man, they are fast at that…) And as far as I can tell, it’s not yet up at NBC.com.
Maybe tomorrow.
ClintACK on October 19, 2008 at 1:21 AM
I’ll wave at you. I’m on the other side of the bay.
Take care, bed time!!!!
pullingmyhairout on October 19, 2008 at 1:21 AM
I forgot to record it. I was hoping AP was going to get a video and post it tomorrow.
Enoxo on October 19, 2008 at 1:22 AM
Ok I’m sorry. Clearly the McCain team was right to put her in front of Couric and Gibson asking her to define “The Bush Doctrine” instead of conservative media outlets who would ask normal questions.
Speedwagon82 on October 19, 2008 at 1:22 AM
Enoxo on October 19, 2008 at 1:21 AM
What’s worse is, my step dad loved every minute of it. o.O
Ryan Gandy on October 19, 2008 at 1:22 AM
Crap. I meant to watch it and forgot.
Spirit of 1776 on October 19, 2008 at 1:22 AM
Just the other day, I was at the SP Co. Rep. headquarters (The Todd Hunter headquarters) to ask if they knew anything regarding voting when in my moving situation. The ladies there were very helpful, and suggested that I talk to the elections officer in Sinton. It turns out that it wasn’t necessary, since I will still have official residence in P. when Monday approaches. And early voting on Monday, I am, definitely.
newton on October 19, 2008 at 1:23 AM
Good night! I must go, too.
newton on October 19, 2008 at 1:24 AM
Joe the Plumber on Huck’s new show?
Sign me up. Is it on YouTube, or FoxNews.com?
Doesn’t seem to be.
How was it?
ClintACK on October 19, 2008 at 1:24 AM
Ouch. I’m sorry for you.
Enoxo on October 19, 2008 at 1:25 AM
Good for you. I’d love to continue the conversation about Hunter, Garcia, etal, but I’m exhausted and must hit the hay. I sign in occasionally, not often anymore, since I’m working again.
Take care, and enjoy this beautiful weather!!! It’s days like today that I love living in Corpus.
pullingmyhairout on October 19, 2008 at 1:25 AM
You, too! :-)
newton on October 19, 2008 at 1:26 AM
It’s obvious that you’re determined to be miserable, so I won’t point out what a positive it is that she showed she has a sense of humor about yourself. Keep being humorless and reinforcing the stereotype. Above all, have a great night!
Jim Treacher on October 19, 2008 at 1:29 AM
DU Inmates are huyuking about Josh Brolin wiping his hand on his pants after touching Palin.
I didn’t notice, and didn’t record to verify.
Enoxo on October 19, 2008 at 1:29 AM
Hot! Hot! HOT!
http://photomaxi.com/out.php/i12770_palin.gif
gumble on October 19, 2008 at 1:30 AM
Brolin was probably thinking “ewwww. I touched a girl”.
Guardian on October 19, 2008 at 1:31 AM
If he did, he is the biggest class-less tool evah. I didn’t catch that.
Pasalubong on October 19, 2008 at 1:31 AM
Darth Cheney doesn’t do that……and I’m glad. :)
FWIW, Josh Brolin sucked.
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on October 19, 2008 at 1:31 AM
Speedwagon, you’ll be hard pressed to find anyone who, in retrospect, thinks that the Gibson-Couric strategy was right.
My guess is that even the McCainiacs, even at this late date, were surprised at just how aggressive and hostile Gibson and Couric were, especially when you compare how the two handled BO and others in earlier interviews. I think they were also trying to capitalize on the Convention smash hit as quickly as possible to as large as possible an audience, probably were a little too busy congratulating themselves over snubbing NBC, and were hoping at the time to improve Palin’s profile among the mass of voters – swing voters – rather than identify her as a base conservative. I’m sure the strategy looked good on paper, anyway, and I’m even more sure that they’re all aware they hurt her and themselves.
Nobody’s perfect – but consider how well they handled the initial rollout – long thought to be the most crucial part of introducing a virtual unknown like her. Otherwise, I think they’ve gotten their acts together on her. I wouldn’t be surprised if she takes another crack at a mainstreamer, soon, and kills.
CK MacLeod on October 19, 2008 at 1:33 AM
JtP on Huck is going to be re-broadcast in about 20 mins.
I missed the first showing, too – was out walking the dogs. Other grown men were watching Missouri getting destroyed by Texas. By the time I got back, both JtP and Missouri were done, but, like I said 20 mins from now.
CK MacLeod on October 19, 2008 at 1:34 AM
Not only that, but they allowed them to follow Palin around for days. The Couric interview was rolled out over 2 weeks.
CanadianGuy on October 19, 2008 at 1:35 AM
I didn’t realize how friggen UGLY Tina Fey is. She’s hideous. But them most liberal women are.
csdeven on October 19, 2008 at 1:36 AM
Pasalubong on October 19, 2008 at 1:31 AM
Neither did I, but as far as I’m concerned he’s already a classless tool, after starring in that hit piece of Stone’s.
Ryan Gandy on October 19, 2008 at 1:37 AM
Jim, I will stop being miserable when states that Bob Dole won stop being swing states for us.
Speedwagon82 on October 19, 2008 at 1:37 AM
Some good late night poll news. Obama plummets among independents.
JammieWearingFool on October 19, 2008 at 1:38 AM
Sarah is better looking than Fey and she’s 6 years older than her and has 4 more kids.
Wow. Mac just has to win so we can see Sarah in the Senate chambers on C-SPAN.
Sapwolf on October 19, 2008 at 1:47 AM
One thing Ive noticed over the last couple of weeks is that Gov Palin seems to be snubbing the National media outlets like ABC, NBC, and CBS and has started talking directly to local reporters instead.
Dreadnought223 on October 19, 2008 at 1:48 AM
If Obama wins, Gov. Palin can replace Ted Stevens in the Senate and prepare for her 2012 run.
Enoxo on October 19, 2008 at 1:48 AM
Hey–I just watched the Palin clips… SNL was on downstairs but I found the clips… She was great. I don’t know what the belly aching was about! She was the smoothest politician I’ve seen on late night. She was a natural. Tina Fey better worry about Sarah taking her gig on 30 rock! And I’m not overly excited by Palin… I mean think she was a good pick because of how she consolidated the base but I have my doubts. If I thought she was bad I’d be saying it.
petunia on October 19, 2008 at 1:48 AM
re: Palin’s appearance at the oping of SNL — what the heck was that behind her, when Baldwin showed up? Looked like a llama wandering the set.
What the heck was that?
SCI-FI on October 19, 2008 at 1:49 AM
I think she will be busy being Governer of Alaska…
petunia on October 19, 2008 at 1:49 AM
Ummmm Not only was Sarah gorgeous….she has great rhythm..
The woman is just tooo hot… Even Alec Baldwin seemed captivated by her. Tina must have really been impressed
with Palin to have done the skit mocking Tina Fey herself.
Sarah just took over the show in those two little spots.
They should have had Palin host the show.
dec5 on October 19, 2008 at 1:49 AM
It was an Amish guy with a Llama and then there was a vegas show girl… I think it was just prop to look like between sets on a tv studio.
Enoxo on October 19, 2008 at 1:50 AM
Oops.
oping = opening
Proofread – then post.
SCI-FI on October 19, 2008 at 1:50 AM
God no. What she did was good enough. Her hosting means going into the horrible skits, and that’s bad.
Look at what happened to Josh Brolin, who was suppose to be the star of the show.
Enoxo on October 19, 2008 at 1:51 AM
I just clicked on the Drudge headline: Couric did her hair like Palin. And she did!!!! Amazing. This feels like high school where everyone talks bad about the pretty girl then they show up looking just like her the next day…
petunia on October 19, 2008 at 1:55 AM
Democrat crazy on Huffington:
Did they show an outside shot with that sign? ahah. Rove, you magnificent bastard.
Enoxo on October 19, 2008 at 1:58 AM
Did you see this??
…There have been particularly intensive efforts to make sure Mr Obama has his national security team in place, not just because he is widely expected to win the election on November 4, but because intelligence analysts believe America’s enemies are more likely to try to take advantage of Mr Obama’s international inexperience than they would of Mr McCain…
.
BRACE YOURSELF:
Mr Kerry, an Army veteran, is also a contender to take control of the Pentagon, but many expect that post to go to a Republican, perhaps the maverick senator Chuck Hagel. Colin Powell, a former secretary of state and chairman of the joint chiefs could return to government if he endorses Obama, as many expect. The veteran Democratic Senator Sam Nunn’s name is also in the frame.
NightmareOnKStreet on October 19, 2008 at 1:58 AM
Yeah the skits aren’t always funny, but Palin just lights
up the screen…and that show. The woman is so telegenic.
dec5 on October 19, 2008 at 1:59 AM
First Alec Baldwin criticizes Democtats on Maher’s show and now appears in a skit with Palin on SNL. Bet his friends on the deranged left are a tad upset with him about now.
Goodale on October 19, 2008 at 1:59 AM
Joe the Plumber is on Huckabee on Fox, coming up soon.
Enoxo on October 19, 2008 at 2:00 AM
Alec Baldwin has surprised me lately. I don’t know if it’s a fake, or what. I’m not sure how to feel.
And Stephen Baldwin IS the better brother, Gov. Palin.
Enoxo on October 19, 2008 at 2:03 AM
MB4 on October 19, 2008 at 2:06 AM
Joe the Plumber on Huckabee at LiveLeak (2 parts)
http://www.liveleak.com/e/ea6_1224378201
http://www.liveleak.com/e/a76_1224379433
saint on October 19, 2008 at 2:10 AM
I’m glad Huck’s having him on, but he’s not a good host. Get better with time, I suppose.
Spirit of 1776 on October 19, 2008 at 2:10 AM
Hey, thanks, I didn’t catch that. I cut & pasted it exactly as it was in the article.
NightmareOnKStreet on October 19, 2008 at 2:15 AM
Breitbart has the SNL videos…
Palin in SNL Opening Skit
http://www.breitbart.tv/?p=200683
Palin on SNL Weekend Update
http://www.breitbart.tv/?p=200713
CP on October 19, 2008 at 2:20 AM
Oh, The One will be tested alright. Rutin Tutin Putin will have some reason cooked up to go back into Georgia or into Ukraine right off the bat. Especially now since he can keep track of his lil doggie with that GPS collar (he got that so he’ll know when the pet tiger eats the dog).
It’s been a good last couple of days in NYC for the McCain/Palin ticket!
Gohawgs on October 19, 2008 at 2:29 AM
I just watched the rap part of Weekend Update again.
“All the mavericks in da house, put yo hands up.
All the mavericks in da house, put yo hands up.
All the plumbers in da house, pull yo pants up.
All the plumbers in da house, pull yo pants up.”
Heh.
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on October 19, 2008 at 2:30 AM
Breitbart has the video…
Palin in SNL Opening Skit
Palin on SNL Weekend Update
CP on October 19, 2008 at 2:31 AM
Did they really do a joke about Dan Quayle misspelling potato? Is that show frozen in amber?
rsrobinson on October 19, 2008 at 2:34 AM
Video’s up at the SNL site:
Sarah Palin SNL
MrC_5150 on October 19, 2008 at 2:34 AM
Just watched it at NBC.com.
She did great!
And it’s not a good thing for Tina Fey to appear together with Sarah. Fey does not compare favorably…
edgehead on October 19, 2008 at 2:37 AM
I just saw the skit, I thought it was pretty good.
Cr4sh Dummy on October 19, 2008 at 2:39 AM
Unfortunately one NY hot shot has chosen to do his best impersonation of walking around with his head inserted straight up Micheal Moore’s a$$:
This is on the front of many Middle East papers and news sights:
Trump expected Bush impeachment over Iraq
Diehard Republican Donald Trump says US President should have been impeached for Iraq War.
Washington, 17 October 2008 (Middle East Online)
I guess dumba$$ here was on Jupiter during the 90’s and up until we went to war when all the democrats,CIA,Defense Dept.,British Intelligence,French Intelligence,German Intelligence,Cnn,NBC,ABC,CBS,Fox,and the UN were telling everybody about Saddam’s WMD’s/Nuclear program and ties to al-qaeda,genocide,failure to comply with 17 UN resolutions…etc….etc…etc..
Maybe he should read these to (all stated Bush did not lie about pre-war Intel :
9/11 commission report
2003 senate intelligence report
Butler report
2008 senate intelligence report(even this liberal partisan report stated Bush did not lie).
Thanks dumba$$ for adding to the propaganda machine in the Middle East that helps recruit enemies of Freedom around the world.
Baxter Greene on October 19, 2008 at 2:44 AM
Frankly I think Palin may won a lot of votes tonight.
And destroyed the Tina Fey cartoon figure by showing
up on the show. Palin won a major victory tonight.
dec5 on October 19, 2008 at 2:47 AM
The rap skit was pretty funny. And Sarah’s definitely more beautiful and telegenic than Tina Fey.
I’m guessing the show got huge ratings and this can only help her image.
rsrobinson on October 19, 2008 at 2:48 AM
Frankly I think Palin won a lot of votes tonight.
And destroyed the Tina Fey cartoon figure by showing
up on the show. Palin won a major victory tonight.
dec5 on October 19, 2008 at 2:49 AM
Just watched the Moose Rap skit on internet video, and thought it was actually pretty durn funny. And Sarah! was jes fine – very fine. Including the Tina Fey sign-off.
And, though I’m still kind of hot for Tina (sue me, I just like the type), I agree with the others who’ve noted that next to Sarah! she looks kind of scrawny.
check the Zogby Poll analysis cited above (previous page I believe) about where the indies get their politics – this was a major win for M-P.
And JtP wasn’t bad on Huck either – though the show was basically a Republican informercial.
CK MacLeod on October 19, 2008 at 2:54 AM
Oh yeah – one last observation – for those of you upset about her appearing on the same show as Josh Brolin – it may not have occurred to anyone immediately, and a lot of people here may not like it much, but it symbolically distances M-P even further from Bush – shows them getting along with/sharing the stage with Bush-opponents – which is another thing M-P wants.
CK MacLeod on October 19, 2008 at 2:58 AM
Oh, he’s just gay that’s all.
Sapwolf on October 19, 2008 at 3:00 AM
I just watched the skits of Gov. Palin’s over again, and I thought she did brilliant. She was smooth and was a great sport.
I’m trying to find an ending shot of the goodbyes, to see if Brolin did wipe his hand off, and to smile and laugh when the one cast member embraced Gov. Palin in a HUGE, warm hug right in the middle of the camera shot.
Enoxo on October 19, 2008 at 3:03 AM
Well, I finally got to see it, and I hate to disagree with so many here, but I thought she was GREAT. I thought the opening sketch was pretty good, and she did herself and John McCain a TON of good.
I honestly didn’t know what to expect, seeing the reactions here and from liberals, but I am VERY glad she did this. I was one of those who thought it would be a good idea, and I am more convinced than ever it was.
I agree, also, with those who remarked how much more beautiful she is than Tina Fey. That was evident the second her face was on the screen.
Way to go, McCain/Palin!
capitalist piglet on October 19, 2008 at 3:17 AM
I find this DU thread incredible.
They are thanking NBC for making a fool of Palin, and they don’t think Palin is in on the joke.
I seriously can’t believe how stupid these people are. Palin was GREAT.
capitalist piglet on October 19, 2008 at 3:30 AM
We’ll see when the next round of polls comes out who’ll have the last laugh. Based on the early indications, it’s not gonna be the DUmmies.
Purple Fury on October 19, 2008 at 3:32 AM
Maybe I’m in the minority, but I liked it. Alec Baldwin was a pretty good sport, I thought. I like him as an actor and I think he can be really funny when he’s not talking about politics. And Palin’s “Live from New York” wasn’t weak. Non-performers butcher that line all the time and it’s cringe-inducing.
sobincorporated on October 19, 2008 at 3:34 AM
OMG, I just watched the Weekend Update segment, and she was even better in that! She’s extremely natural, beautiful, and funny…I am THRILLED with her performance!
The DUmmies are living up to their name tonight. Wow.
capitalist piglet on October 19, 2008 at 3:34 AM
She was AWESOME on weekend update. That was hilarious.
nickj116 on October 19, 2008 at 3:35 AM
Um – when was the last time that DU was more right than wrong about anything (don’t they usually come out around 50-50 on whether the sky is blue or water is wet?)
CK MacLeod on October 19, 2008 at 3:36 AM
This was a wonderful thing, because she was able to contrast reality with the parody the audience has become so familiar with. Tina Fey’s characterization of her is clearly amplified, like all parodies are – and this gave Governor Palin a chance to show that she’s actually an articulate, attractive woman, who isn’t the fluffy airhead Fey portrays…but she also demonstrates that she can laugh at herself, and has a great personality.
This was a terrific thing. It honestly was.
capitalist piglet on October 19, 2008 at 3:39 AM
Obama’s cabinet
Vice President –Joe Biden
Chief of Staff – Rev. Jeremiah Wright
Agriculture – Ingrid Newkirk
Commerce – Sen. Barney Frank
Defense – Cindy Sheehan
Education – William Ayres
Energy – Sen. Frank Lautenberg
Health and Human Services – Sen. Hillary Clinton
Homeland Security – Malik Zulu Shabazz
Housing and Urban Development – Franklin D. Raines
Interior – Allison Chin
Labor – Rep. George Miller
State – Louis Farrakhan
Transportation -Sen. Robert Menendez
Treasury – Sen. Chris Dodd
Veterans Affairs – Rep. John Murtha
Attorney General – Rep.Maxine Waters
HalJordan on October 19, 2008 at 3:43 AM
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