Half of Springfield on “The Simpsons” died with him. What does that tell you?

I don’t mind these, I like political humor even at my own party’s expense. I just wish they’d shred the other side too.

Obama remembering how he got his start in politics… “flashback” to Ayer’s and Dohrn’s place where everybody is sitting down without preconditions, maybe with a nice rug that looks like a flag.

Maybe an angry, psycho disheveled Michelle Obama raging about afirmative action, or a Rev Wright going off the hook at the pulpit, or a kooky skit with Ayers plotting to kill more cops and blowing up government buildings.

No it just means I have good taste.

Or maybe you’re been watching the bad stuff. Most comedians, even great ones, have good material and bad material. Rock’s stand-up was very funny, and he was one of the better comedians on SNL. His sit-com has been good, too. Sandler had some good stuff on his comedy albums, too, although much of it was immature (bodily functions or no). He’s not really my cup of tea. Spade’s commentary during Weekend Update was one of the highlights of the show; he could do snarky like no one else. It’s been a shame watching him as a second-banana on third-rate situation comedies, but some folks just peak early. Their careers have had ups and downs, and they’ve been in some stinkers, but they’ve still got a lot of talent.

All are preferable to Ferrell in my book. I still remember when he debuted, just after they got rid of most of the old cast, and the “new, improved” SNL really, really stunk. Carvey’s 41 blows Ferrell’s 43 out of the water. My favorite was Dennis Miller. And that’s before I knew his political leanings.

Get rid of cable and broadcast TV. Life can be so much better. All the good stuff is out on DVD.

The SNL effect has no affect on anyone other than its O-wannabe mimics.

maverick muse on October 24, 2008 at 1:00 PM

A couple of people I work with (at least… only two I know for sure) believe that Palin actually said “I can see Russia from my house.”

So don’t completely disregard “the SNL effect”. SNL says it, morning and late-night TV runs with it, and people think it’s actually fact.

with Jan Hooks, Victoria Jackson and Nora Dunn have been my favorite years of SNL..

when they started to import comics (canadian mike meyers) is when they started to lose me..

Remember the “President Reagan Mastermind” skit from decades ago? It would be funny to do a spoof of that but insert Palin and change the setting to the campaign.

SNL’s current writing is unfunny, boring, safe, one-sided, and predictable.

Palin is a lightweight……..how much more of that one do we need to see?

The whole gist of this skit was to link McCain to W……..

Let’s see: How can we help Obama this week?

This is supposed to be funny but it really is just an endorsement for Obamination.

the best of the current crew is on her way out.

I politely beg to differ. My vote is for this actor.

I caught Dana Carvey’s stand up show once many years ago — the guy has boundless energy — he just keeps on going. When we left the theater, my entire body was sore from convulsing in laughter.

You forgot to tell us to get off your lawn.

mattshu on October 24, 2008 at 12:58 PM

Actually I like this response better.