Daily Affirmation: Dysfuntional Family - Saturday Night Live

[@MarcelLWalker]

Maybe it's because it's been a STRESSFUL few years in our world but, watching this for the first time in decades, I found myself _really moved_ by how concerned and empathetic Stewart was for his nephew. We'd all benefit from an Uncle Stewart letting us know that we're okay, and the bad things in our lives we didn't cause aren't our fault. And y'know somethin'...? ...Chicken Dumplin'!

[@Ælfgifu-1]

May I add that to my repertoire of "Y'know ...? chicken ....!" jokes? I work with kids, and, thus far, they know: Y'know what? Chicken butt! Y'know why? Chicken thigh! Y'know where? Chicken hair! Y'know how? Chicken chow! Y'know who? Chicken poo!

[@MarcelLWalker]

@@Ælfgifu-1 please do!

[@Ælfgifu-1]

@@MarcelLWalker Thanks! I can hear them laughing already!

[@graceyjewels7148]

Oh Marcel, funny

[@marktalbott3835]

Yep. 90% of the empathetic kind funny smart people are liberals. They didn't grow up elite...JEWISH.... I grew up in Central Indiana for the clan marched around our courthouse square in 1978. Thanks to my parents we weren't taught these awful things about others and how to diminish people

[@ChrisMiss10]

Macaulay’s shirt is such classic 90’s kid attire lol. Pretty sure my brother has an exact lookalike.

[@stairwaygoddess]

I was a 90s kid and can confirm this. I had several shirts that looked just like this. 😅

[@kevo23630]

I had that shirt probably.

[@MidwestFarmToys]

This was the only shirt made between 1991 and 1995

[@skinsey85]

Sad fact: Macaulay Culkin's father was such a tirant during his guest appearances on SNL that he forced him to memorize every line for every sketch. He wouldn't allow show runners to provide cue cards for the kid. Scripts are given with only a week to rehearse along with the occasional rewrite, sometimes hours before going live. It's just messed up because that's a lot of pressure and stress to put on a child. He really was so talented.

[@mellobear1989]

He still is

[@johnadams2063]

Yeah well if you had kids you probably wouldn't be telling another guy how to raise his kid.. it's very difficult in the best circumstances.. sooooo ummmm yeah. Could be you have absolutely no idea what your talking about..

[@magdakonop4566]

@@johnadams2063 do you?

[@johnadams2063]

@@magdakonop4566 nope.. not in another man's position..I'm lucky to be right with my kids.. it's hard man.. good luck

[@magdakonop4566]

@@johnadams2063 you're probably right.

[@nathanielpreston2259]

Macaulay Culkin was so adorable.

[@professorpanzoni2655]

Are you a kidnapper for case?

[@LinkG6C4N]

*is

[@user-pp1on4fk7d]

Remind me not to let my children spend the night at your house.

[@bigtimepimpin666]

@@LinkG6C4N no he doesnt. There is no room for argument. He now looks like a meth head's sore infested ass.

[@LinkG6C4N]

@@bigtimepimpin666 lol get triggered by Culkin

[@Magicae_Maximus24]

You know what? I think when uncle Stewart was talking about Kyle’s alcoholic father, I think he was shading Mac’s father in this 😂

[@sofiaandshaniacutecatswelo7432]

Yep

[@wakingrose1956]

I've been in therapy and I found it very helpful. Because of this experience I cant help but find the humor in this. Sometimes we can take ourselves too serious.

[@ethanschott4320]

I've heard stories about all of the really horrible stuff Macaulay Culkin had to go through in his childhood. I thought I had a screwed up upbringing but it's like they say there's always a bigger fish in the sea there's always someone that has it harder than you do. I feel really bad for him and considering what he had to overcome in his life and now he apparently has a beautiful child that he absolutely adores I am very happy for him. I've struggled with addiction for most of my adult life and only just recently realized that I've been addicted. It's very hard at times. I will say one more thing though, I never had any validation until just now about the whole guess what chicken butt thing. That was something that was going around my school in the 90s must have been between like, 94 and 99. The joke was guess what? Chicken butt. Guess why? Chicken thigh. It was stupid but that was definitely a thing where I grew up in the 90s kids were saying that all around school. I feel old.

[@jessekittrell2946]

Ur forgetting the "guess who .... chicken poo" at the end lol. Yep I was 9 in '94 & have the same memories. It was guess why .... chicken pie" with some people though. Good times.... really really really miss those days & my mom :/

[@Cspspack]

The sad thing is Mac wasn’t breaking during the scene because he was terrified of his father who was standing right off camera.

[@chandlerscigarettes]

wait actually?

[@RalphRoberts1]

@@chandlerscigarettes listen to the marc maron wtf interview or any others. I've only heard about the culkin father as being a pos. The father despite being a failed jealous performer himself, demanded the best from Mac. Didn't let him use cue cards for snl because apparently professionals don't need them. Kieran has said basically that he was lucky to not make as much money as Mac because it was Mac that got all the pressure from their father at home and on sets.

[@chandlerscigarettes]

@@RalphRoberts1 oh wow i didn’t know that, that sucks

[@RalphRoberts1]

@@chandlerscigarettes I think their parents split in like 94 and none of them speak to their father. So at least it's a good ways in the past and they seem content and let's not forget wealthy. Lol

[@loriwest4777]

This was difficult to watch. I couldn't finish it the first time.

[@yetzchaqeaton6888]

I was a child waking up to my father laughing hysterically at this lol

[@Ælfgifu-1]

I was a child who ordinarily wasn't allowed to stay up that late, but was granted special permission that night because I liked Macaulay Culkin. I laughed so hysterically that I was worried I would be sent to bed for being too loud (we had an upstairs neighbor, so it was important to keep the noise level down at night.)

[@goodmorningsundaymorning4533]

Me too. 😂 But now people are seriously doing this crap and taking it seriously 🤣

[@cageddino]

A kid in my class came to school saying around the time the show aired, and I had no idea where they got it from. Now I know.

[@Yellow-Rose]

This was so cute! I miss Stuart! We all need him now more than ever.

[@xZippy]

I like how 'fresh' the "chicken butt" joke is back then.

[@Ælfgifu-1]

I work with kids, so it is new and hilarious to them now!

[@cecilie531]

I'm gonna go around and say "you know what? chicken butt" from now on xD lol so cute~

[@charliebakken2682]

did you stick to doing that

[@walkoffamewednesdayswithto7237]

I do ask that of others every once in a while. I love this character along with about 50 others on SNL....I do an imitation of SS and about 20 other SNL characters on my Lorne Michaels/SNL tribute on my channel. Check it out if you get a chance. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJC7nZmjnpt3e7M

[@salwaaj1356]

I thought this was uber cute then i read the comments. To think that child who is under pressure during that scene had to play the role of a well cared for child with a sympathetic adult..

[@departmentofdate2263]

Hell. I had no idea this character was so likeable. It actually feels like this is real therapy (real fake tv therapy that is)

[@walkoffamewednesdayswithto7237]

The success of this character and the comedy is definitely in how LIKE-able Stuart is. Loved this dude. I do an imitation of SS and about 20 other SNL characters on my Lorne Michaels/SNL tribute on my channel. Check it out if you get a chance. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJC7nZmjnpt3e7M

[@loriwest4777]

Yes. I didn't even see the humor in it. I wonder what Macauley was thinking. Too close to reality. Some kids have it rough. Divorce, fighting, criticism, alcoholism, therapy..That's no way for a child to spend their youth. Childhood should be a happy time.

[@TREVASLARK]

😄😄😄

[@sherribogdanowicz9120]

How Sad for you people 😮

[@k.burnett5796]

There is a Stuart Smalley SNL sketch where he's at his family's Christmas dinner and it is absolutely hilarious. The comedy in that sketch was something I could really relate to and like all brilliant comedy, there's an element of truth that makes it that much more funny. That's why I came to this but I wish that sketch was here. Anybody remember that? It was so amazing - my favorite holiday vignette. Or maybe I'm getting the character mixed up with another. Anyone know, let me know! Next up, looking for Jay Leno's cat's New Years Eve Party as seen on the Tonight Show - that too was priceless!

[@normanhowe4938]

And do you know why? Chicken thigh.

[@walkoffamewednesdayswithto7237]

Ha ha. I really loved this character. It was so on the pulse of self help era. And those sweaters! Ha. I do an imitation of SS and about 20 other SNL characters on my Lorne Michaels/SNL tribute on my channel. Check it out if you get a chance. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJC7nZmjnpt3e7M

[@trashdanarts]

we all need a stuart smalley in our lives

[@CaitlinBrooksMusic]

Stuart has the same lisping accent as Buddy Cole, the character on Kids In The Hall!

[@georgemallory797]

I love Phil Hartman's voice in this. I miss him.

[@johnobrien8773]

The kid had a way better idea of what the meetings are for. Stuart turned it around at the end. Some real brilliance here though.

[@melissarivera9163]

I watched the movie the other day, and Stuart’s nephew is Kyle, Kyle’s dad isn’t around, and his mother is an overeater. I’m surprised by the continuity. 🤣

[@PTSDeeD212]

Al-a-TOT🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@roxannc8333]

This was ahead of its time

[@timothyhh]

I watched these as they aired starting when I was like 9 years old. I have never been able to see Al Franken and anything other than Stuart Smalley. I wonder if he did affirmations when he was being forced to resign from the House.

[@markshaw2009]

Senate

[@tanwin01]

We used to go through a whole thing.... Guess what? Chicken butt. Guess why? Chicken thigh. Guess how! Chicken kung pow!

[@lillyschehen1398]

What a good uncle.

[@user-cl6uj5bn2f]

"Why?" "Because it rhymes"🤣

[@Nathantodd2012]

Al Franken needs some Stewart Smolley these days.

[@RayKlassen]

Thank you kindly for reminding me that it's AL FRANKEN!!

[@memelc5655]

I still do daily affirmations 30 years later

[@TREVASLARK]

Do they help, really ?

[@stairwaygoddess]

Me too!

[@NG-cf7zh]

Doggone it, people like you 🙂

[@leightnite3056]

He's the perfect little straight man in this!

[@crashburn3292]

Al Franken had a co-writer for these Stuart Smalley skits. You wanna know who? Chicken poo.

[@kellyawj87]

😂

[@trashdanarts]

this genuinely made me laugh

[@sherribogdanowicz9120]

❤MISS THIS GUY!!

[@sharonallison9922]

WE ALL DO SWEETIE ❤

[@wytefoxx]

Is it the same mirror they use for the Californians? I hope it is.

[@journeytojoy3443]

This's a funny sketch. Sad thing is, Culkin's family turned out to be pretty dysfunctional. A support group could've been useful

[@beverleyreid563]

After all these years, this is still so hilarious.

[@gummyray_the_superstar]

2:18 and you know what? Chicken butt 😂

[@chuckecheese3161]

❤️💜😊 my sponcer gave me a tape during recovery she was a nurse ironically.

[@stanmathers3164]

Stuart did a pathos thing that would make you cry. From Caulkin to Caulkin SNL !

[@2williemac]

I actually did that Joke to one of my friends in school today guess what chicken butt

[@walkoffamewednesdayswithto7237]

I still do this joke to this day. I did not learn it at an AlaTot meeting but on SNL. I do an imitation of SS and about 20 other SNL characters on my Lorne Michaels/SNL tribute on my channel. Check it out if you get a chance. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJC7nZmjnpt3e7M

[@shanestory8]

Mac is so cute omg!🤗

[@LuisMedinaInformador]

FOREVER ALONE

[@mjacobsable]

Anyone notice that during this season, Al Franken pretty much used his natural voice for Stuart Smalley? In later seasons, he would do his character with a higher nasally pitch.

[@cakepudding3220]

0:35 Did he say dog gone it😂 that’s what mj says

[@L.O.S.T.YOUnited]

🤗 ✨ 🆒 Macaulay "Kevin" 😱 🏠 Culkin ✨ 🤗

[@suninmoon4601]

Senator Al Franken 🤣

[@natyoung7755]

I dunno why I can see Jordan Peele doing this character

[@JaneDoe-em7zi]

Because he's friggin hilarious!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@walkoffamewednesdayswithto7237]

Whoa! No, no no....you are SO correct. I can totally see it. I love JP! I love SS. I do an imitation of SS and about 20 other SNL characters on my Lorne Michaels/SNL tribute on my channel. Check it out if you get a chance. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJC7nZmjnpt3e7M

[@phearz0r]

because Jordan peele watched this as a kid and was influenced by it

[@natyoung7755]

@@phearz0r that’d do it!

[@penelopevee1684]

Culkin was such a pro as a child oh my

[@masontuggle6861]

0:29 my best part

[@danielvolosin6614]

I just realized that's al franken!!!!!!!!!

[@CueTheStage]

Most oddball skit ever 😂

[@Brenna_Ellie]

He had talent

[@josecanales2978]

Wow. Young Al Franken

[@eliseintheattic9697]

I love Stuart. I wish he was real. 😊

[@2williemac]

I was actually doing that joke in school

[@walkoffamewednesdayswithto7237]

I learned this joke on SNL! I do an imitation of SS and about 20 other SNL characters on my Lorne Michaels/SNL tribute on my channel. Check it out if you get a chance. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJC7nZmjnpt3e7M

[@jeannedouglas9912]

OMG where did America's sense of humor go?

[@Davepool-hs7vr]

No, Uncle Stewart

[@safeysmith6720]

To this day, me and my six year old daughter do this joke. 😭😅

[@austinsmith1505]

Why dose orange Cheeto come to my head with his intro

[@信田勝治-x1u]

お兄さん

[@2williemac]

Why no?

[@walkoffamewednesdayswithto7237]

Chicken Throw? Chicken Go! Chicken Bro! I do an imitation of SS and about 20 other SNL characters on my Lorne Michaels/SNL tribute on my channel. Check it out if you get a chance. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJC7nZmjnpt3e7M

[@SainteMichele]

Louise Hay should’ve gotten paid for this.

[@staciawaraska7175]

Alatot! 🤣

[@jamesritchie276]

Al-ATOT!!!😝

[@jake8727]

this scene was actually inspiration for good will hunting

[@masontuggle6861]

0:32

[@williamthomas1]

We used to crack up on these skits., they're so funny. Chicken Butt, that's what.

[@siestacorta1]

Season 18 Episode 9: Daily Affirmations with Stuart Smalley, Stuart decides to fly home for Christmas to be with his family. Does anyone have this skit to post?? It’s really funny….I can’t find it posted anywhere. The NBC site has it listed, but it won’t play☹️. Would love to grab it

[@millsykooksy4863]

Alatot

[@juliekane7210]

Kyle S We’ll maintain your animinity .😅

[@MichaelEngeldinger]

girlfriend red respect locomotive happyville you’ll feel better stewart , Michael and Lea agree

[@celestialroad]

Dysfuntional

[@thecathome5220]

Macauley 💵💵💵💵

[@dannydoom3969]

Well this was apropos

[@Ben-zr4ho]

"Why?" CHICKEN THIGH! "Because it ryhmes..." The fuck?

[@Ben-zr4ho]

Ah...

[@Ben-zr4ho]

That wasn't funny

[@thewillster8251]

Mack why don’t you wanna come back? 😂 Because we obviously 🙄 know now there’s probably another reason why he won’t come back he’s older he’s 40

[@Ælfgifu-1]

3:46 You're shoulding all over yourself, Stewart!

[@scotthugins7672]

This is great- back when SNL was actually funny.

[@RR-qs7xm]

Agreed. Now it's so not funny. The 90s cast and the early 2000s cast was the best

[@millsapsd]

@@RR-qs7xm late 70's/early 80's were the good years.

[@annazaman9657]

Who's the actor playing Stewart?

[@Ælfgifu-1]

Al Franken

[@walkoffamewednesdayswithto7237]

Stuart Smalley was one of my favorite characters on SNL. You can tell because I do an imitation of him in my SNL/Lorne Michaels episode on my channel. You know what? Chicken Butt! Take a look if you get a chance. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJC7nZmjnpt3e7M

[@prologueofzinachia7123]

Eh?!

[@parsajabbari]

Uncle Stuart looks like Homelander from The Boys lol... an aged, nicer, less murderous, cardigan-wearing Homelander...

[@jujutsu28]

The shit they did to that boy is sickning

[@borealisfever8247]

😂

[@walkoffamewednesdayswithto7237]

Loved Stuart Smalley! I do an imitation of SS and about 20 other SNL characters on my Lorne Michaels/SNL tribute on my channel. Check it out if you get a chance. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJC7nZmjnpt3e7M

[@ij636]

Honestly, who likes Al Franken?

[@sea9994]

Omg this makes me feel the Big Brothers sounds a bit creepy now.. Rebranding it to were just friend's sounds better...still makes me feel uneasy though.. CHICKEN butt don't make it sound less creepy.. yikes

[@hadadineleila5913]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@sea9994]

This makes me feel a little uneasy.. hopefully no perversion is occuring glad it is just a skit. kyle and Stewart seem to like chicken with all the references?

[@sea9994]

They just like anatomy..

[@sharonallison9922]

😂😂😂😂😂❤

[@folieale]

The quality of the skits back then… and now it’s not funny at al

[@leocovitz1847]

Alternate ending “That’s not true, uncle Stewart, I love you. But you are gonna die homeless and penniless.” “Well, Kyle, I’m going to prove you wrong.” “How?” “By doing this.” *shoots himself in the head*

[@millsapsd]

-audience bursts into applause...

[@geraldturkeyhunter]

What California and liberals are teaching thier sons I teach mine how to be a man and fear God and love God and his people

[@tommydorcey7402]

OldMen&YoungBoys=Comedy?

[@BrainOnVacation]

I bet you can't name a more talentless movie "star"

[@MidwestFarmToys]

I'm gonna go with Robert DeNiro

[@silentrefusal9911]

Is that Michael C Hall?? Seriously

[@lisabinhawaii]

No.

[@gregbernard7861]

It’s Al Franklin

[@bowtieguy85]

Mike myers

[@SickDaddy]

@@bowtieguy85 this is al Franken, not mike Myers.

[@bowtieguy85]

@@SickDaddy Mike myers

[@KD-rs6xx]

not funny

[@MrZombiejoe]

I think STUART SAVES HIS FAMILY is the Most Underrated SNL Movie of All!!!... And does anyone know if Stuart ever had PAT on his Show??? LOL

[@ryanduffy5263]

Totally agree!