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[@VeraHannaford]

The Iceberg skit deserves an Emmy.

[@thelovely1]

It does!!

[@shenanikenz]

For real tho! 👏👏👏

[@familievanderpoel4782]

It is the only sketch I have rewatched more than 10 times!

[@VeraHannaford]

@@familievanderpoel4782 It's genius.

[@danjlp9155]

I'd be shocked if he doesn't get nominated and if that clip isn't in the highlight reel.

[@debbiedoodiedandi]

"12 tracks. No skips. Swear to God"

[@Blackfeet]

🤣🤣🤣

[@VeraHannaford]

I'd buy it.

[@tabbycatmeows]

1,000

[@am5191]

Best line EVER!!!🤣🤣🤣

[@Kebbythetraveler]

stream the Actual h*perpop album Music by fraxiom on all platforms XD

[@papito2lindo]

Underrated cast member. Dude is hilarious

[@bothellkenmore]

He's growing on me

[@insoromanoworries7923]

I dont see it.

[@trickwillis]

I don't think he's an official cast member yet Which is BS

[@EvanRockwell1]

@@trickwillis Yeah! He's on the cover of EW and on the Tonight Show but he's not in the main cast??? I feel like Keenan has some dirt on Lorne that's why theres no room.

[@potatogaming7044]

New one too

[@ConeyFaces]

The pose says "I'm perfect and I'm over it."

[@abbywilson5988]

Yes. THAT'S it.

[@GrooveYouVerse]

I read that in his voice as "I'm purf'ehct and I'm ohh'vur et-tuh"

[@Tao_Tology]

It says 'I'm here, one foot standing on the graves of my enemies.'

[@MelissaNgai]

WHEN JIMMY SAID "COVER BOY" I THOUGHT HE SAID LOVER BOY, AS IN ICEBERG'S AMAZING NEW SINGLE

[@strugglingdiego]

SAMEEEEEEEEE

[@tanyamarie324]

ME TOOOOOO!!!

[@gatordragon8824]

"I said, 'I'm sorry,' which is insane."

[@mattkevlarlarock5469]

He needs more screen time. What little work he does on SNL, he knocks it out of the park.

[@canaisyoung3601]

Something tells me he will, mostly because Cecily, Kate, Aidy, and/or Kenan will leave for other projects.

[@evelynshore9489]

He deserves to be made a full cast member.

[@Zaeabun]

@@evelynshore9489 Is he not already?? I thought they always let go of the new people after the first year if they're not a good fit, and it's been like 2 years already for him. I think being on Jimmy Fallon and an Entertainment cover boy means he's made it, so SNL better keep him!

[@JusNoBS420]

@@canaisyoung3601 I think you’re right. Kate, Cecily, Keenan, and Aidy will probably “graduate “ And probably one or two others will be let go

[@FredrickTheMoose2007]

@@Zaeabun He's only a featured cast member right now.

[@JaneDoe-em7zi]

"And before I know what happened I look over and HALF. MY. ASS. IS. GONE. It was my best feature!"

[@billyj4317]

I cracked up watching Bowen as the Iceberg That Sank the Titanic. It was so strange and out there but so funny and clever.

[@christinekieffer9211]

I love the pose on the Entertainment magazine💞

[@mysticradha832]

Iceberg was brilliant! Love this guy

[@mc732611]

"That's not my name!"

[@eenavid]

ITS SOOO FUNNY ,,BUT NOT FOR EVERYBODY ,, HERE IN ENGLAND ,IT COULD HAVE BEEN DONE BY ECCENTRIC COMEDIANNES ,LIKE SPIKE MILLIGAN ,,FAMOUSE FOR HIS INDIAN DALEK ,,CMON ,,!! OR EVEN MONTY PYTHON ,,I COULD ONLY THINK OF ONE GOOD FRIEND WHO MAY GET IT? ,,HE LOVES SPIKE ,,THIS BOWEN GUY IS PROPER FUNNY ,,,

[@JasonLucas2]

It is so strange and unbelievably awesome to see someone I went to High School with (Bowen) become so famous over the last couple of years. What a legend.

[@AbcAbc-sp1od]

What was he like in high school?

[@sunshineleo24]

Yes do tell

[@tclancy13]

Funny, I did improv in Chicago over 10 years ago with one of the current cast members, and they were an absolute jerk. Perhaps I didn't know them well enough, or maybe they had something going on. I wish them well, and hope they've moved on from they crappy attitude they had.

[@yopedraza]

@@tclancy13 who? Lol

[@JasonLucas2]

@@AbcAbc-sp1od he was basically a more hyper version of the Bowen you see on SNL now tbh. Still absolutely hilarious and nutso, but in a good way. It makes sense why he was given the "Most Likely To Be A Cast Member Of SNL" accolade when he graduated xD Overall Bowen was overly sarcastic and humorous, but never a jerk. You could always count on him to lighten the mood and make everyone laugh.

[@kerryegan3091]

I can’t believe this is only Bowen’s second year on SNL he’s incredible, hope he’s on SNL for a long time 🥰🥰🥰

[@keanbeanlove]

Second year as a cast member, he's been writing for a while.

[@shelbzzz]

I've watched the iceberg clip no less than 10 times, not even joking, it's so fucking funny

[@Roy-G-Biv]

Same, and I was annoyed when I shared it with “friends” and they didn’t love it as much as I did.

[@celecha]

@@Roy-G-Biv loll “friends”

[@westmass5809]

@@Roy-G-Biv same here. I need friends who appreciates the iceberg skit as much as I did,

[@beverlytolbert2278]

Me too! And I laugh just as if it's my first time watching 👀😂

[@williamwchuang]

Every line was cash.

[@GoodOne917]

Its like he doesn't understand or care how important his approach to comedy is. Bowen is so refreshing and fearless. He just finds the funny and he just brings it. EVERY TIME

[@danjlp9155]

That iceberg sketch was easily one of the best sketches of this past season. It literally was so funny from start to finish. Every line was gold

[@dyan785]

💯

[@liquidstone14]

he and Ego Nwodim are the next leads of the show and it's soooo obvious. it's also surreal to see the hilarious, intelligent podcast bestie i've listened to on Las Culturistas for years finally get his flowers! but fuck man is it deserved. Bowen we adore you

[@alexanderh9878]

That skit is a career changer. He's extraordinary.

[@Thejoshuahess]

Every time Bowen comes in I immediately perk up because I know I’m about to laugh

[@MISNM0]

This is such a great compliment!

[@oahuviewlot2929]

I watched the iceberg bit like five times. Bowen is HILARIOUS.

[@aprajitaplaysmusic]

he legit played the iceberg that sank the titanic lmao

[@brosandprose]

Not only is Bowen an amazing SNL performer, he's also a better Tonight Show interviewer than Jimmy Fallon.

[@yopedraza]

For real dude, Fallon is usually meh and he was lowkey awful here

[@jamesanderson348]

HELLO!!

[@michaelbiscay9836]

Definitely, but that's a very low bar.

[@pinkdolphinllc4737]

So true! Fallon is overrated. And not funny

[@user-tz9jh6pv2j]

@@jamesanderson348 "HELLO! HELLO! HELLO!" Bowen had to say something to change the subject to save the show. Jesus Christ Fallon is so bad...

[@marya.8980]

The “Ice Berg” skit was sooooo spot on classic! A fantastic ‘twist’ of the story (with respectful apologies to those who lost their lives in that event). Bowen is amazing!!

[@imfromdowntown]

*”Dude, you’re the greatest, Bud. I’m so happy for you, Pal.”* Wow. Fallen was able to drop dude, bud and pal just before wrapping up.

[@kaligisee]

NAHAHAHAHHAH so funy fimmy dum

[@doctorthirteen5727]

@B Brunnin You're not my guy, buddy! I'm not your buddy, friend! I'm not your friend, guy!

[@AbcAbc-sp1od]

@@doctorthirteen5727 Scott, you're such a dick!

[@sneekypanda]

Bowen needs his own talk show

[@coolitdown]

Las Culturistas is close.

[@TheFootballPlaya]

bowen is a great addition to snl. he's hilarious.

[@lex1eleven]

That SNL titanic scene deserves more attention cause it was funny as shit

[@davidlinet5076]

The fact he makes a POINT to mention the crew is sooo kind and rare! I hope to see more actors like him in the future!!!

[@VeraHannaford]

From Loverboy to Coverboy, Bowen Rules.

[@Ari-ll1wp]

I think the pose means "so you're challenging ME to a limbo competition?"

[@Orangeflava]

Pretty ballsy to wear “iceface” in 2021. Props to Mr. Yang

[@GrotrianSeiler]

He’s very very funny. Deserves all his successes.

[@williamwatts1281]

Bowen has been a fantastic addition to the cast

[@NewMessage]

C'mon, Faye.. send him 2 paragraphs of expletives, so he can frame it and redecorate his entire apartment around it!

[@angelaramseyrobinson4407]

I seldom laugh out loud even when I think something’s funny and I completely lost it when I watched the iceberg bit. Hilarious. He was awesome!

[@nancybeveridgetaylor3256]

Bowen Yang is one of my new favorites on SNL.

[@callmeshaggy5166]

That skit reminded me of David S Pumpkins in it's absurdity, theatrics, and fame afterwards

[@PeteSF1964]

I wish they had kept "the boat attack" line in the Titanic bit. It might be nice if Faye Dunaway did have a cease and desist letter written. It would make Bowen happy.

[@cherylmcnutt9905]

Iceberg - brilliant! The hat was genius!

[@remohor]

I watched this skit for 50 times now!

[@salini209]

I watch the iceberg episode like every day..hilarious 😂 That needs an Emmy

[@beverlytolbert2278]

That skit was sooo good. It does deserve an Emmy.

[@henninggirl261]

That sketch was an absolute fever dream. 😂

[@blairansellfraser]

All I can th8nk is: “Mayoral pose please!” “No, no no nooo!”

[@tylerhackner9731]

That was such a great sketch lol

[@EvieVermont]

This is so funny. Bowen has the best listening smile. He’s the best.

[@soloseraphimheartsong3710]

That pose is called 'Owning It'!!! You're amazing.

[@tessmiller7943]

Genuinely a great sketch, well written AND well performed!! Bowen Yang has talent!!! Seriously hilarious

[@Roy-G-Biv]

Love Bowen soososososos much! The iceberg skit was hysterical!

[@AMAN_GAMER728]

Wow! He's my favourite.

[@peterdrumsta4479]

His emergence makes this the best snl cast ever imho

[@erinbickler2237]

I love Bowen so much!!!!

[@EmpyreanLightASMR]

I found the bit hilarious, but there was one small missed opportunity and that was when Colin Jost asked the iceberg, “what was going through your head?” and I was ready to die laughing at Bowen saying snarkily, “well, the BOAT was,” but he never did! 😂 I didn’t post this on the original video’s comments unfortunately

[@SomethingIngenious]

It hit his ass (his best feature)

[@toughtittypdiddy4634]

It went through his butt

[@patriciainportland5567]

Hilarious!

[@shesaidsomething1]

The Iceberg was amazing but my god Chen Biao China's Trade "Daddy". OMG, dead.

[@Ophelia_Pain]

Bowen Yang Legendary!! Forever Bowen Yang!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@buffvic85]

I meet him at a pool party and had a long conversation with him in the pool he was so nice and in the middle of our conversation I realize who he was lol he gave me a kiss on the cheek he’s such a cool guy

[@coolitdown]

I am green with envy!

[@AmandaaRose]

Love him so much!! So proud of him 🤧💞

[@wiinterflowers4277]

That skit was golden!

[@alexisc6136]

I just rewatched that weekend update clip last night, I love it so much

[@InternetGirl1093]

I love Bowen! 😍😫💛

[@fairygal8223]

Iceberg was freaking amazebots!

[@javierpatag3609]

It's always fascinating to go into how comedians make and write jokes and sketches.

[@Kathi88]

Bowen and Aristotle are my favorites😆

[@carmengogeidnas9670]

Iceberg skit was the best SNL skit of all time. That and the Totinos commercial with Kristen Stewart.

[@stephc189]

His iceberg spoof was HILARIOUS!! I look forward to much more from him. Give him time to craft & develope his next good one!

[@treebles]

i got 2 things to say: 1) faye please reach out to him! even restraining orders are frame-able. 2) the ice berg skit should tell everyone, ‘stand back, this great comedy is coming through!’

[@HarrisonTTran]

I ve been watching the Iceberg skit hundred of times. 😂😂😂😂

[@kanyemadmid]

I’ll admit the idea was genius

[@francescaa8331]

Bowen is funny and he's a great addition to the cast.

[@jax422]

The ice berg bit is one of my favorite of all time. Hilarious and so well written.

[@dharmabum1230]

He's going to be famous af in a few yrs

[@herenow4550]

He’s Asian, gay and funny. He won’t need a few years lol

[@gmunden1]

"Carrot top Gallagherr of moms" LOL

[@Millie_Henriquez]

Love you Bowen!

[@meredith9349]

I thought Jimmy was about to play a clip from Faye Dunaway giving her approval

[@robertschwartz4810]

That pose is called "I've got a terrible crick in my neck".

[@tonyhsloanejr]

The iceberg skit bought me back to SNL

[@CatskillsGrrl]

The iceberg bit may be their best in decades.

[@kellywetherhote4014]

Aaand going to watch the iceburg skit again right after this interview about 5 times in a row like you all are...

[@cathryndellavalle501]

Love him❤❤❤❤❤❤so funny😅😅😅😅

[@Analblockage]

Not sure what "it" is, but this dude has it.

[@DinFL]

Bowen Yang was THE perfect addition to SNL. Love him!

[@vblessystella]

He nailed Bug's Academy skit as well

[@littlesame]

That iceberg sketch needs a nod from Emmy and even the Oscars, hopefully he gets more opportunities cuz he’s 👑 on SNL

[@katebriscoe6103]

This skit totally stands up after multiple viewings believe me I know 😮😂

[@adamrassi3516]

Bowan Yang has been killing it since sketch one :)

[@shedskin01]

... Running to get the pj that grandma gave me a few Xmas ago because it looks just like Bowen’s outfit :)

[@prisonmike4971]

One of the funniest skits of the year..Bowens best skit to date

[@SohGuhd]

Bowen is everything

[@shashee0000]

His recent Oompa Loompa skit is fire as well. 🔥

[@fernandogarza6913]

one of the greatest "weekend update" snl sketch

[@Clasteau]

Bowen's the best thing SNL has going right now!

[@Ploots21]

He’s my fave. Always great 😂

[@Gibbypastrami]

One of the best new cast members in awhile! DONT GET RID OF HIM LORNE

[@MaskedHeart]

the pose is almost a flamingo 🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇

[@samanthaj8256]

Best addition to SNL in the past couple of years. So great.

[@zeynep7213]

I love how Jimmy always has SNL cast members in his show

[@eclectica1]

Yeah, funny how NBC staffer and former SNL cast member Jimmy Fallon can make this happen.

[@suzymeister]

The iceberg skit is hilarious 🤣

[@jochappell2206]

He's hilarious! I'd love to see him come back playing water/the ocean responding to being blamed

[@heartpng]

literally a star in the making

[@pinkdolphinllc4737]

That skit deserve some media reward. It’s beyond creative and funny.

[@katiehobbs9757]

I'm a HUGE Titanic fan. I'm obsessed with the movie and the actual ship. Its my wallpaper, I have several magazines and books. I have 2 tattoos. So as an SNL fan I was blown away. So good

[@MrLewooz]

my favorite SNL cast member Iceberg sketch is fab!