Charmin - SNL

A focus group for a Charmin commercial goes awry.
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[@claystripe6514]

McAvoy's Scottish and Philly accents are fighting harder than Rocky and Creed

[@the1bridge1]

😂

[@etancia]

Right??!!! Rocky and Sneed

[@telectronix1368]

Chernewbull

[@nebulousisgod]

A philly accent ain’t easy on its own but if your native tongue is Scot then you’d best practice constantly

[@michaelajero2409]

Yeah, he is close to getting it right but he has the attitude spot on.

[@SimoneintheSkies]

The blank dead stare after he said “CHARMIN” made me scream holy shit

[@treehuggerkyle]

Maddie Reed “holy shit”? Pun intended? 😂

[@HigHrvatski]

*CHARMIN* 😐 👍

[@allywaite7600]

I barely noticed. Now that you point it out, it’s killing me.

[@Cynicayke]

"The bean burrito she just housed starts destroying her, butt-wise." - James McAvoy.

[@gregorbaby4269]

That's graphic 🤣 🤣

[@oliviawilson7138]

That’s going under my yearbook photo

[@andrewnibbi]

I love the way he says “Chernobyl”, so uncomfortable and so funny

[@nanobotjr]

Jimmy 0:52 did you even watch the sketch?

[@kurtr1181]

He said "... and the bathroom's completely destroyed, like Chernobyl."

[@Calikola]

The Philly accent isn’t as well known as New York or Boston but the way Os are pronounced make it hilarious. Phone, home etc. are incredible in a Philly accent.

[@Dizzydawne]

I really thought that was intentional.....I mean, in a world of SNL it just seems kind of intentional, lot of great actors who’ve let loose on here

[@awinz]

Chernoobil

[@emic138]

mcavoy’s commitment to this skit is so impressive. he’s not one of those guests who just reads straight off the cue cards. true comedy!

[@loralynf.9722]

Wtf? Every skit he's the worst

[@clockwrk]

@@loralynf.9722 not sure what you're talking about but he was amazing

[@CastellonZamora]

You do know they make script changes up until they go live, right? They aren't given time to memorize the script.

[@seankeane4976]

Exactly! Was looking for comment on that! DeNiro can't go one word without looking at the cards. McAvoy is great.

[@suzylux]

Really how it should be all the time, but yes, he was good.

[@tosht2515]

*_"He's got no idea his lady just deuced it because the booty is clean...Charmin."_* 👍 Damn, that's hilarious.

[@THEDOORIZCLOSED]

And folks be havin sex like this clean and unclean yall nasty 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@turg9958]

Ikr

[@blakes5827]

I don't know if anyone has ever had a turd that will not come all the way out, but this is the worst Monday morning I have ever had. Jesus.

[@Will_walkingW]

Blake S....😂🤦‍♂️. 2 words. Digital disimpaction

[@Elric54]

He's too sober and focused to be a Philadelphian

[@andy_B_goode]

3:16 *"Well I don't know, honey-it's yous guys's bears!"* That's a pretty solid Philly line!

[@Pacific_Norfweest]

"I 'unno hun, it's youz guyziz bears."

[@TheLatinGQ]

"Tidy. Tidy deuce. Came out clean, like an angel. She doesn't even need to wipe but she still does - cuz it's a victory lap... Charmin."

[@user-vu2yb1gy4l]

Charmin 👍

[@blakes5827]

The victory lap is so good.

[@tajicbladeofthelegion5474]

I loved his face every time he said "👍Charmin"

[@bennyton2560]

I love his face, period XD

[@TheValleyfolk]

The "deuced it... booty is clean" line is the greatest thing ever. Put it in the Constitution.

[@nate.draws.things]

Fancy seeing you here.

[@QsPhilosophy]

I totally agree, good to see you here!

[@Janthdanl]

Hi valleyfolk

[@anneburkett5294]

boi Has

[@smokejc]

@@Janthdanl no.

[@blakes5827]

"Pee pee and poo poo creatures. HIDEOUS things!" Jesus. How does he not break saying all that stuff?

[@arceuslordofcreation8824]

But the fiancée “Sick body tho”

[@boujiebarbie3198]

I swear he didn't flinch!! Like it hadn't occurred to him what he was saying wasn't as ridiculous as it sounded. He must be the best actor in the world!!!

[@MrTwhispers]

Because the man can do comedy well. More than half of his movies are comedies lmao

[@jdobbs5957]

Coco Butter Barbie but he couldn’t contain himself at all in the New Orleans Vacation skit 🤣 that made it even funnier to me though. And Will Smith is the greatest actor in the world

[@b.lonewolf417]

"Poo poo creatures" That needs to be a thing

[@claytonhpdx6780]

“Starts destroying her,, butt wise” 😂😂😂.best line

[@HatunTashDCCIMinistries]

James McAvoy makes me crap my pants because I'm laughing so hard. But no one will ever know because . . . #Charmin. 👍

[@oldeddychannel]

Hi David 😎 👉🏽👉🏽

[@HatunTashDCCIMinistries]

Hi Eddy!

[@npage.]

Comrade Cropduster

[@Julie1019]

😂😂😂

[@poetryletter]

May I call you sensei?

[@marti3189]

*The Booty is Clean, Charmin* Can this be their new slogan? I would probably splurge for this!

[@juannabanana]

In grocery stores, the ad jingle goes (no lie) "My hiney is so Charmin shiny"

[@JimbosliceLV]

You'll never know that you've just dueced!

[@carmijar71]

@@JimbosliceLV 😂🤣

[@atomiclisa]

"Enjoy the splurge"

[@b.lonewolf417]

"Only the Finest for Your Fanny"

[@markymarkthemag]

James McAvoy's phillly accent is so damn good. He sounds just like my cousins from philly. Never imagined a scottish dude would do such a good philly accent XD

[@andromedaiscoming185]

That's what they sound like? Yikes.

[@iandowall153]

@@andromedaiscoming185 They really don't, there was some good philly in there but also cali surfer dude, some standard midwestern accent creeping in, and his scottish accent to round it out. It was a funny sketch but the accent is all over the place.

[@colfol231]

From Philly...I would say he's definitely one of the best non-Philadelphians I have heard do the accent. Not perfect, but pretty damn good.

[@Gnahtte]

I didn't get his accent whatsoever 😂

[@blakes5827]

@@Gnahtte if you want to hear an excellent Philly accent, look up the video of Bradley Cooper on a local Philly TV station being interviewed and doing a Philly accent. He basically just says many lines from a local restaurant's TV commercial. Then watch James McAvoy again and see how good this accent on SNL was.

[@selseun]

This is a classic White boy Philly accent 😂 “it’s you’s guys bears”

[@flubby18]

I worked in advertising for twenty years as an executive. I cannot begin to tell you how accurate this is.

[@yettaplotz2155]

I know. I was on a few focus groups. NOw where's my $50 bucks!

[@Phoenixspin]

I believe you. I can't believe how stupid real commercials are (including these annoying bears). Surely, they are generated by this process.

[@sirwoodofeast9497]

#Educational

[@supergluehotty]

#Charmin

[@sparklemotion1018]

+ Rod Norman I do focus groups sometimes (though not for toilet paper or other domestic goods - I mostly do studies for financial products because those pay the most) and I've never thought to suggest my own ideas for commercials. This is funny stuff.

[@thurgoodjenkins7269]

No lie, James mcavoy, has been the best host in a while

[@owenminikes]

fact

[@Melody-xt1oc]

He was awesome 👏🏻

[@burnforce]

I'm not sure there was a reason to begin your statement with "No lie". Did you think we would all think you're lying?

[@sha11235]

He sucked.

[@pressjohn-bow7045]

No Cap!!!

[@113dmg9]

I never get tired of Aidy Bryant's facial reactions… regardless the skit. Pure talent!

[@ljp9402]

113 DmG she’s brilliant

[@kennybegeske8824]

@@ljp9402 Aidy Bryant Should be in Melissa McCarthy Shoes

[@kennybegeske8824]

@@ljp9402 Aidy Did A Edie McClurg Hairstyle

[@gracepark2865]

3:53

[@macy6775]

McAvoy’s accent was incredible and he kept the straight face everytime he said Charmin. Such an underrated actor, what a legend ❤️❤️

[@christypassy]

I need James McAvoy in a "Close Encounter" sketch. He is the closest thing (no pun intended) to Mckinnon's character. Lol

[@DrittAdrAtta]

Absolutely, I can see them trying to one-up each other with their traumatic experiences. This would even make Cecily break.

[@jennifergonzalez382]

This would be amazing now I’m sad they didn’t do it :’(

[@robertlockwood3277]

Omg yessssss

[@RKochel721]

Omg that's be hilarious

[@chey6073]

DrittAdrAtta James breaking in that New Orleans sketch though. The cast can’t even make it through the close encounters sketch, don’t know if he could 😭

[@kevinbrady5029]

I have lived in Philadelphia for most of my life, and this McAvoy is spot on! It's one of the hardest American accents to imitate. Incredible!

[@blakes5827]

It was very good.

[@vperkv6554]

Thts a BALDAMORE ACCENT sir

[@vperkv6554]

Yea, scratch tht, i just now saw the eagkes shirt. Philly baltimore sound identical.

[@TheAlmightyBassist]

I almost thought of Bam Margera at first

[@iantoon]

I’m from philly too and the yesterd-y sold it for me. He did good

[@danieljuncos244]

Anyone who thinks that his Philly accent is anything less than dead-on either: 1.) has never heard a Philly accent, or 2.) is from Philly and doesn’t want to concede that that’s how we sound.

[@merylbonderow5993]

Philadelphian here, and he nailed it. The DIPTHONGS!

[@Pacific_Norfweest]

"SYCK BODY DOE" is when he sealed the deal.

[@jamesblackburn8110]

I grew up in SEPA and I approve this message.

[@sgshumblecrumb6046]

The "bean burrito" should've been a Primo hoagie and it would've been perfect.

[@seamusboyd]

Is it possible to win an Oscar for an SNL skit because McAvoy needs another golden boi.

[@aesinam]

No but an Emmy is possible

[@christofferjenzen78]

Dont think he has a golden boi but after this,he really earned one,if not that then atleast a brown boi...Charmin.

[@berzerk6950]

*Starts destroying her, *BUTT WISE* " 😂😂😂😂😂 that line got me dead out of all that idk why

[@BenJohnson0531]

BerzerK but the booty is clean. Charmin 👍

[@berzerk6950]

@@BenJohnson0531 hhahhhaaha I want James to direct all the commercials from now on

[@blakes5827]

I often think my wife is a doo doo creature. She doesn't have a sick body though. Charmin.

[@mariumhussain141]

"The bears are white, because I'm white and it's my biggest shame" 😂

[@sarahhussain8932]

Omg ha!

[@danielcropp8553]

Sounds like most white people I know.

[@donnyd9077]

As a Democrat, it's nice to see SNL mocking the white shaming POS bleeding heart's of my party. Take your guilt ridden asses and start your own party. You can call it Candy Assocrats. Your top priorities will be reparations for shit you took no part in, 100% open borders, and the ability to throw money at any and all problems.

[@rm-1575]

Donny your a Democrat I can get behind

[@archstanton3430]

@@donnyd9077 I'd like your comment 10 more times if I could. The Dems have truly lost the plot.

[@teakettleii4588]

James McAvoy 2020 “Charmin!👍”

[@MichaelDG2023]

I wish James McAvoy were there every week.

[@petersmith9254]

Michael G no

[@JaqenHghar.]

Him and Adam Driver should just become cast members

[@BellaWorldAni]

James McAvoy is THE best host I've seen in a LONG time.

[@ndudiobichi3515]

Ani Bell James McAvoy is like the best...period. He deserves an award not just for best host or best actor. He deserves an award for Best. That’s it. Just best

[@dthhthtrhrbrhtb664]

Factsss

[@carlakinsella3833]

Very funny and all those accents meshed together LOL

[@jasonlee186]

“Tidy deuce, came out clean, like an Angel, she doesn’t need to wipe but she still does because it’s a victory lap. Charmin”

[@benpatterson4452]

Loved that line, especially considering that, I think, we've all had that moment.

[@stephaniesmith8686]

@@benpatterson4452 Ah, those no-wipe shits. They can be nice. 😏

[@blakes5827]

I am going to get someone to cross-stitch that for me and hang it above my toilet in the bathroom.

[@lubomirarabadzhiev6170]

Can anyone explain the victory lap part, i dont get that :(

[@tofuorcheese]

B

[@obviousalias132]

Watching this during the Great Toilet Paper shortage of 2020

[@hickyxnicky411]

2020 is the gift that keeps giving.

[@ReportTheHackers]

Wow he has good comedic timing. And that straight face and shifting eyes. Really good instinct.

[@zoelongway1436]

James McAvoy went in and out of accents like he’s still the character from Split.

[@aaliyahgabrielle6097]

Zoe Longway lol I thought the same thing 😂

[@manuginobilisbaldspot424]

CHARMIN! 👍

[@annasted9365]

his philly accent is so shaky but it’s 100x better than jimmy fallon’s on weekend update AND he’s scottish. major props from a philadelphian

[@gabriels2859]

@@annasted9365 I was just about to say, it's more Pittsburgh than Philly, but still the best I've ever heard on TV, by far!

[@flowerangel502]

@@annasted9365 I was thinking the same thing! as soon as I saw the eagles shirt I knew he was gonna try a philly accent, from another philadelphian I think it was better than fallons as well

[@madeforframes]

"the Charmins done its job, charmin👍"

[@dimiusgamingplays1949]

OMG- James totally nailed the Philly accent, body language & attitude. Hysterical. Its pretty distinctive- not like a NY accent as some folks assume. Took me a few years to train myself out of my Philly homegirl accent. Bravo James!

[@joebaumgart1146]

I heavily lean into mine, especially when I used to use the intercom at my old job.

[@BklynBeth]

"Suches and so forths" 😂

[@lilshabaz1862]

If Charmin doesn't hire MacAvoy to be their new spokesperson I will have no respect for them and will literally wipe my ass with their product Charmin👍🏼

[@ndudiobichi3515]

lilshabaz1862 wait...

[@willt.9654]

That Philly accent is IMMACULATE. Most American actors can’t even pull that off.

[@SpeckleKen]

Believe his girlfriend's from Philly.

[@bubbasgrl206]

I thought the exact same. Beautiful.

[@doingcigs]

Wasn’t even accurate. I’m from Philly we don’t sound like that

[@willt.9654]

Brian Eife Well I’m from Massachusetts and not all of us sound like good will hunting but that doesn’t make it wrong

[@shilleaghlaw]

Most of them just do NY which is not accurate, so props to him for getting it right

[@pointlessopinion611]

The blue collar Philly/Maryland accent is one of the hardest to maintain and not just do certain words. It was in and out at times but he did it well enough to be funny. It really shows how good McAvoy is bc that is a hilarious but obscure accent.

[@stephaniecarrow4898]

I love how McAvoy sinks down in his seat to mimic the bear being sucked into the toilet. And his accent is perfect. 😄

[@layne721]

"The booty is clean. Charmin." 👍 Proctor and Gamble needs to get McAvoy on the phone immediately.

[@Romanceguru]

Finally, an SNL episode where the majority of the skits are hilarious!

[@Rachhlaur]

Coronavirus thinks she’s slick by recommending this

[@chadkase7580]

You damn right you sexy ass lady

[@ihyyvngmvlik6975]

@@chadkase7580 simp

[@rainer8137]

Chad Kase simp

[@chadkase7580]

@@ihyyvngmvlik6975 you used that wrong

[@chadkase7580]

@@rainer8137 you used that wrong

[@weggman1984]

So glad I got to hear James McAvoy say the phrase "doo-doo creature" before I died.

[@ScarlettJ1221]

Does Kenan age backwards, he gets younger everytime I see him

[@simone.7076]

ScarlettP Black don’t crack

[@SEMcCaslin]

Maybe he's a Daywalker!

[@n.estera.13]

Black don’t crack honnaaaayyy

[@LC-le9ew]

Yes

[@seashiajohnson9423]

He also lost weight

[@ScarlettJ1221]

2:19 LMfAO 😂😂😂 "the booty is clean" 😂😂😂

[@manuginobilisbaldspot424]

CHARMIN! 👍

[@himeanji8953]

I swear I see you comment on EVERY SNL video 😂😂😂 Your profile pic looks like a guy I used to date so that’s why you always catch my eyes 😅

[@amai_zing]

McAvoy absolutely _nails_ the Philly accent!!! Better than I ever could, and I’m American... Also, how does he deliver on so much comedy and not even break?!?!?! That’s talent right there

[@DunmoresMovieMania]

And without that insufferable reading of cue cards.

[@anaiswestbrook5312]

I watch this sketch at least five times a week and I’m not ashamed

[@airpodswithwires6933]

*_All dislikes are Cottenelle users_*

[@mokiboki1778]

DaGawd Air only 22

[@glipgloppapi9959]

Bitch I’m screaming

[@lisamelroy2855]

Damn straight! Lol

[@blakes5827]

I feel like drinking some Folgers, French kissing my sister, and dropping a massive deuce. In that order. Charmin. Folgers

[@AngelofMusic04]

Not Cottonelle. They only buy generic.

[@JFJM]

James McAvoy nailed it in every sketch he was in

[@tawnygaona9114]

I don't know why him scratching his ear made me laugh so damn hard. Those perfect little touches were a great addition.

[@drabanddour]

“Yesterdy” I never knew that one word could capture the English language so well

[@drabanddour]

Not YESTERDAY, but Yesterdy

[@thomasmoran5250]

2:26 "Okay... NOT... in One. Million. Years." That pause... I'm dead. LMBO!!!

[@jstnptchtt]

But your butt is clean. Charmin. 👍

[@relaxationandmeditation3364]

This was "very...Just Very"

[@devonellesse]

If thats whats on walls, whats the deal with my ass?

[@caelynhenderson6403]

As someone born and raised in Philly, he did a pretty good job on the accent lol

[@s-traiss7313]

McAvoy's Ideas were the best thing ever. 😅 😅 😅 😅😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@seanbean4682]

This is a great combo of weirdness paired with topical humor in a sneaky way. That's good writing.

[@NazaninJamshidi]

Every time he said Charmin with a thumbs up I laughed so hard! :))) This was one the best episodes of SNL and James McAvoy was one hell of a host!

[@user-to9km8st7e]

1:05 "Wow, very... just very." Lol 😂

[@DEAL0151]

“Charmin’s done its job...... CHARMIN!”🤣😂🤣😂🤣🤣

[@Cerevisi]

James McAvoy is a friggen phenom, when you can praise talent based on nimble ability to character shift and toilet humor! Either that or he's a psychopath, like the beast in split... Anyhoo, dude is a treat to watch!

[@crickerdan8121]

“The booty is clean!”😂😂

[@Mannydamon]

Charmin!

[@wildazcat25]

It amazes me that a true Scottsman like McAvoy can do NOT ONLY an American dialect , but he can actually NAIL a Philadelphia twang at that!!!! That's when you know you know u got a real gem of a talent!!!l hail all to young Proff. X!!!

[@iAmiSaid]

I grew up in Phila (.. never to return) but Ill never forget that accent, I can't even do it. It's very distinct. he nailed it perfectly. It's the hardest regional to do.

[@hayberdasher8625]

One of the best skits I've seen in a long time. McAvoy absolutely nails that Philly accent. Dude is amazing.

[@hospitalcakewalk]

'Charmin' JUST PERFECT! Perfect accent yeah, but every time he says that....

[@jasonsg5880]

Hell of a Philly accent by James McAvoy. Best host this season!!

[@ilovepotatoesforever9818]

Being from Chester County-that’s a damn fabulous accent he pulled off!

[@starcherry6814]

Lol the bears don't even wear panties!

[@blakes5827]

Where exactly was Kenan's character coming from with the panties?

[@chynnhowe]

James McAvoy is hilarious!!!!!!

[@1manorgy]

Pretty rare for a host, especially a noncomedian, to outshine all the other people in that sketch.

[@jeremywhistler2850]

*My mother saw an actual Charmin ad for the first time today and was so disturbed she said she’ll never buy Charmin again*

[@DarkDennis1961]

I think a philly accent is very hard to do. McAvoy did it well

[@ilovepotatoesforever9818]

DarkDennis1961 Delco accent

[@DarkDennis1961]

@@ilovepotatoesforever9818 i had to google that.

[@dave47663]

3:01 "Tidy Deuce. It came out clean, like an angel. She doesn't even need to wipe but she still does because it's a victory lap...Charmin"

[@rbleeze]

Doesn’t need to wipe but still does cuz it’s a victory lap loll

[@reginafallangie2867]

Holy shit I used to know that guy from Philly. Accent and mannerism is pretty legit. “Yous guyses”. Yep that’s him. Only thing I didn’t hear him say was “wudder” (aka water).

[@tammyv1107]

Every time he says Charmin I WHEEZE

[@autocosm]

I bet he had that Philly accent in the pocket and begged to put it in a skit.

[@shpei88]

Michael Crowe They filmed Glass in eastern PA so that’s a good bet. 👍🏼Charmin

[@peaches3450]

I can’t believe how good his Philly accent is! I was born and raised in Philly and never really hear it unless I’m home. He really nailed it!

[@vingrier87]

Mcavoy's serious intense face after his pitches have me rolling

[@melissanoelle410]

Excellent skit! James’ delivery is awesome

[@christypassy]

Omg, James McAvoy is HILARIOUS!! How am I just noticing this?😂😂

[@blakes5827]

Because he did not tell many jokes in Split or Atonement.

[@mirenda5160]

James accent is delicious and his delivery made this sketch!! I don’t know if anyone else would’ve been able to pull off talking about pooping and cleaning with the same endearing energy.

[@Mako-du3ne]

The way he says Charmin kills me every single time😂

[@knowehme]

Every time James said “Charmin 👍” I lost it

[@brianfrancis8152]

Wow, is it just me or is MacAvoy's Philly accent perfect?

[@kevinbrady5029]

Perfect!

[@PollyGammy]

It’s not quite. It’s borderline Baltimore. A lot of people do that when trying the philly accent.

[@marye5335]

James McAvoy does the Best Non-Native Philly accent all around. Linguists say he nailed it with "tidy deuce". I also think "Sick body doe" captures an overlooked feature which sounds exactly like people I know. LOVE IT 🙌

[@TheJcgrooove]

James McAvoy is one of the only actors I’ve ever heard do a Philly accent correctly and he’s Scottish!!! Legend.

[@grace-dl6ez]

Hahahahha. I knew James McAvoy would be the best host in a long time. He's gifted.

[@Mitchis_Euphoria]

Love James he’s great

[@BStop22]

James McAvoy is such a great actor! He can do so many accents, he can do crazy, serious, and now comedy!!

[@chasingamurderer]

He is such a good actor

[@davidlee4903]

aidy is a beauty,

[@matthewb377]

"She still does because it's a victory lap"😂

[@vianeyboruel504]

4:12 still a better story than twilight

[@melissahenriquez2578]

god damn it I am gonna start saying "CHARMIN" as a joke without meaning to and people will not understand this comedic reference

[@dnrx01]

Kate’s role here was hilarious Also James was incredible Charmin👍🏻

[@jenniferdungey6674]

I've always though James MacAvoy is an underrated actor but in this skit he really shows his range! A Scottish guy doing a Philly accent? Mwah!

[@ryanambrose7273]

The Philly accent is frigging killing me ✈️🦅✈️ 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@bellaventimiglia1111]

This sketch showcased James’ acting talent! Usually the regular SNL actors get most of the lines w/ the host given a bone or two...but in this case, James was THE STAR of the sketch!!! Soooo hilarious!!! 😂😂😂