Haunted Elevator (ft. David S. Pumpkins) - SNL

A haunted elevator attraction tries to spook its riders (Beck Bennett, Kate McKinnon) with an original character, David Pumpkins (Tom Hanks). [Season 42, 2016] #SNLoween
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[@CharlieApples]

David Pumpkins plays the long game. That’s what makes him so scary.

[@captainactionman01]

Yes!

[@douglasbath976]

David S. Pumpkins

[@BillPenny]

we call that Tactical Terror.

[@CharlieApples]

@@BillPenny Terrorism is okay if it’s just for Halloween

[@seanmohlman1380]

@@CharlieApples Spooky Time Terrorism

[@frankdavis_62]

I see people of culture have gathered here for this sacred time of the year

[@johnmartin4119]

‘Tis Tradition

[@wokeupfromsleep9401]

Yes. Spread the culture beyond, the taku circle.

[@lady_sir_knight3713]

It's Pumpkin time, baby!

[@twoshillings7292]

yes

[@naturallyamused]

Indeed

[@taraec98]

I’ve thought about this skit almost every day for 3 years

[@tandt6869]

Tara Codling any questions?

[@illkitty]

That's so true, it's scary!

[@vladimirvaynkhadler8726]

its almost time

[@veronica-3081]

T and T 👏👏

[@ryanrandall1727]

Me too and it was never available on youtube

[@dawnpriest3997]

The "why did you go all in on David Pumpkins" line kills me. 😆

[@madeincanada5307]

Lol i think of this line a couple times a week and laugh

[@JeremyHoffman]

I love every one of Kenan Thompson's lines in the skit. His character is trying so hard to stay in character and maintain the mystique of the haunted elevator ride. Like when they ask if they're supposed to know David Pumpkins from something: "Well... the scariest thing to the mind... is the unknown!" Until he finally snaps at the end.

[@WorldsUnhealthiestFitPerson]

I find myself saying, "YES! SEVERAL!" (at least in my head) anytime anyone asks if there are questions now.

[@forasec]

mine is "any questions?" "several!"

[@MadMaxBS]

Hey it's 100 floors of fright, they can't all be winners

[@Spellfinger666]

Every year as David pumpkins becomes more obscure dressing up as him seems more and more funny

[@Spellfinger666]

Someone liked this comment.... Gotta wait another year

[@random-researcher2279]

I saw someone dressed as him for comic con.

[@Freya407]

Saw three people doing a group costume as David S Pumpkins and the b-boy skeletons at disney's oogie boogie bash last night. It was awesome XD

[@cooker187]

I just bought my costume last week to wear to greet Trick or Treaters. Can't wait.

[@TheDreamSyndicateArts]

On my first watch I was like, "why is this funny".. and now here I am a few days later watching it again and amused. David S. Pumpkins is like the Stockholm syndrome of skits... before too long I'll start dressing like a B-boy skeleton, then later shopping for pumpkin ties... please send help. 💀🎃💀

[@HilarityBribo]

First time I watched it I thought it was stupid, but now I've watched it 5 times.

[@m.jmichaud2516]

you not alone i did that to

[@JacFlash]

Exactly. Funnier every time I watch it. I thought it was completely "meh," the 1st time through.

[@loki3523]

Same here lmao

[@nebraskafrankcourtny]

same here! and i will be watching it again!

[@JaimelynGray]

Ditto. It's really the actors that sell the whole thing. :) "PART OF IT."

[@TTony-tu6dm]

Hanks says “I’ve played hundreds of roles, won a few awards, and now when people see me they yell ‘It’s David Pumpkins !’ Now that’s funny

[@lisettegarcia]

That’s David “S” Pumpkins to you, Sir!

[@gator9339]

@@lisettegarcia Any Questions?

[@canaisyoung3601]

Which goes to show that you're not famous until you have some kind of breakout character or performance (or, in the case of the celebrities who host who aren't movie or TV stars [i.e., the pop musicians or the politicians], have some semblance of comedic talent or acting chops) when you host Saturday Night Live.

[@frankman2]

to be fair.... it's his best performance

[@Hiko.M]

And to think he originally tried to talk SNL into skipping the sketch and having the host of the following week do it because he didn't want too.

[@ShonnDaylee]

It's Halloween 2023, and this is still FIRE.

[@amjnyc79]

David Pumpkins is? “His own thang..” ..and the skeletons are? “”PART OF IT!!”

[@TTony-tu6dm]

There is no arguing with that logic

[@vich8810]

ANY QUESTIONS???

[@kerryegan3091]

@@vich8810 “YES. SEVERAL!”

[@vich8810]

@@kerryegan3091 "Don't let David Pumpkins ruin your night"

[@francescaa8331]

So funny, I loved that.

[@mikemorbid1752]

Tom Hanks didn't understand this character, didn't know how he was going to play it... and still nailed it.

[@timobeugelink2527]

Tbf i don't think anyone except the mentally unstable would understand this character

[@dunnjc83]

@@timobeugelink2527 I'm mentally unstable and still don't get it, but I do LOVE IT!

[@styxscorpion4541]

Yeah my English teacher played this and said Tom hanks didn't understand why it was funny. He then produced this hilarious gem

[@robzs8388]

@@styxscorpion4541 it's kind of difficult to describe how it's funny, like it relies on a lot of very contemporary contextual understanding of subversion i think... idk.

[@linziRyan1965]

@@robzs8388 yeah you can’t really just describe it to people they have to SEE it… the fist time I saw it i showed EVERYONE

[@joanieskellington6568]

Beck’s exasperated “Yes! Several!” After “Any questions??” Kills me every time

[@goombapizza6335]

I miss Beck, he was a fucking comedic genius

[@USALeonHeart]

"I'm so in the weeds with David Pumpkins!" is an underrated line.

[@MaximumCarne]

One of the best lines because it’s probably what everyone was thinking when watching this lol

[@OsskaSchindla]

Agreed.

[@optimaldefiance4605]

😘

[@NotBizarro]

You know what’s ironic… David Pumpkins HAS become known and iconic

[@NYFMA]

Facts! I only found out about this 3 or 4 years ago from twitter when someone I follow asked "so what WAS David S. Pumpkins all about?" ???... a couple google hits later and here I was!

[@lore4264]

@@NYFMA The funniest part is that's the entire punchline! That people DON'T know who he is or what he's "all about."

[@sykotikOG]

David *S.* Pumpkins!

[@viscountrainbows2857]

I found out about him from DlJadow, a video game reviewer

[@tallcool1jeff]

People are finding out the truth about all of these disgusting secrets in Hollywood and you would lose your mind if you knew how many of these so-called celebrities are pedophiles and worse if there is such a thing😡😡😡

[@katieh890]

My new October tradition is to watch this as many times as possible.

[@volcanoherogc6057]

Yes! Several!

[@gator9339]

I've seen it about 167 times, and it keeps getting funnier every single time I see it.

[@Chris_WG]

Haha same here Katie! Have a great Halloween. Stay safe out there! 🎃🎃😷🎃🎃

[@alexpufahl7484]

@@gator9339 Is that a Beetlejuice reference? If so, nice one.

[@sahej6939]

AND hubie Halloween 🎃

[@puckplayer219]

*watches skit once* "This is the worst skit I've ever seen." *watches skit 346 more times* "This is the best skit I've ever seen."

[@kilppa]

I'm still at the first step and I fell like I'm missing out.

[@maxwo1711]

like flappy birds

[@maxcorben5274]

You learn to like it after the 300th time

[@mikedelisle6419]

I, like the skit, went all in on David Pumpkins

[@triniteebeatz4659]

Bruh you have 346 likes

[@gregorywalpole8442]

I think my favorite part of this is the fact that he does, indeed, end up scaring the hell out of them.

[@danielleking262]

😆😆😆

[@nathanjones6638]

Now, see, that is the secret to good scares. Get in their head with something that is minorly vexing, and silly. They will not be scared. Then just do that thing (for example, if it is a silly noise you make) record it as your ring tone, leave the phone in a place where the prank target is expecting quiet (sitting outside, for example) and call the phone after about 10 minutes of relative silence. Prank wars with friends taught me some things.

[@HLJRMAI1]

Did he IRL or was it part of the skit?

[@Cheekiemoney]

It's that time of year again everyone! I see we have all gathered together for such a fright. DAVID S PUMPKINS, NOW THAT'S A SIGHT!

[@Fantropolis]

Yes, and we have no regrets. Happy Halloween! :)

[@grim7747]

Any questions?

[@Anona_Meows]

Omg we're back agaaaain

[@dj-flights7376]

If I ever have to make a PowerPoint presentation for work, the last slide will be a picture of David S Pumpkins saying “Any questions?”

[@joliecide]

Those who know will laugh, but for the most part your boss will wish he never hired you.

[@justastaythatwillnotbename2990]

@@joliecide lol

[@danicapriest4583]

Omg I just did this for my presentation today and that’s why I’m watching this again right now. No one got it sadly because I live in England. They were just like ‘why is Tom hanks asking if we have anymore questions about automation test design?’😂

[@dj-flights7376]

@@joliecide haha I think he already does :)

[@dj-flights7376]

@@danicapriest4583 That's awesome Danica, I wish I could have seen their faces :)

[@gracelaughlin447]

"Any questions?" "YES SEVERAL"

[@shawnmanchester6272]

Grace Laughlin and the skeletons are part of it

[@mel-fz7oc]

Grace Laughlin me in math

[@remussanders3615]

Grace Laughlin THIS IS A DESTROY OF ALL SKELETONS>:(

[@markmiller3824]

Grace Laughlin and she is a mother to

[@shack8110]

Then he just shows up right behind you! AAH! Terrifying! He's behind you right NOW!!!

[@HungryForTastyFoodAndComicArt]

"It's 100 floors of frights! They're not all gonna be winners...!" And with that, SNL reminds the audience of how hard it is to do a sketch-comedy show, in a clever-meta way. 👏

[@ericlofstrand]

Yet chappelle was hitting 95% winners

[@reesepettigrew3626]

@@ericlofstrand many people say he is the best comedian for a reason, it’s hurt to match up to him. especially considering how many shows SNL’s put on and lot sketches, much bigger amount to fail in.

[@agentstache135]

@@ericlofstrand As far as I know Chapelle’s Show wasn’t live or produced in just a week

[@santoshb83]

@@agentstache135 true

[@kevinconnor6035]

@@ericlofstrand Chappelle's show wasn't produced in a week, plus taping the show makes it much easier to produce quality sketches because he wasn't constrained by a single set. He also had a 22-minute show, which usually included a musical guest and a few minutes of talking to the audience. He basically did about fifteen minutes of sketches each episode. If you take just the first 30 minutes of an SNL show, consider that it's all written and rehearsed in five days and with serious limitations on location, it's actually pretty impressive. Not as good as Chappelle, but he is the best of all-time for a reason.

[@aboxofbeans]

Still can't get over the fact that he keeps asking them if they have any questions, and then immediately closes the door and refuses to answer them.

[@zoyadulzura7490]

Ahahahahahahahaha!

[@cyl_genderfluid-furry]

​@@zoyadulzura7490The translated form of this comment has two less "ha"s. That is the only difference.

[@wolvahulk2676]

@@cyl_genderfluid-furrythank you for this I would have never known

[@jerodast]

The scariest thing...is the unknown!

[@eduardopena5893]

Well, just for you, David S. Pumpkins came back and answered all the questions....with hilarious results.kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKS4npx4aJWEbqMsi=XKjfB8OtprYcI4Gk

[@laurakish4707]

I feel like David Pumpkins is an acquired taste. The more you watch it, the more you come to love it… and this sketch 😂

[@nickbadgio]

That's david S!!! pumpkins

[@Aaron-zu3xn]

the S stands for Simon

[@dreamerking]

it's almost like.... he's his own thang.

[@TheMysticS69]

Yep. Like Jagermeister

[@hquick1032]

I hated it when it first aired. Rewatching it, I'm laughing quite a bit. It's SO STUPID and yet amusing.

[@Aaron-mi2ts]

Tom Hanks in this and Adam Driver in the career day sketch: two examples of the host COMMITTING to the bit that turns it into a hall of fame level funny sketch

[@CougAbides]

Add Melissa McCarthy in the Hidden Valley Ranch sketch to this list.

[@SwordSaint892]

Ryan Gosling in "Papyrus" is pretty phenomenal too.

[@flYtOyoU7734]

​@@CougAbides think the pizza one or the basketball coach skit was her best

[@bobafettjr85]

@@SwordSaint892 Ryan Gosling meeting Santa Claus is an even better example.

[@randomtology2173]

adam driver was good in the skit where he played the old oil baron talking to the classroom. he OWNED that shit.

[@chadopitz6883]

Whoever wrote that David S. Pumpkins theme music needs a Grammy

[@russellmoore638]

It's derived from "Summer Holiday" by MC Miker G and DJ Sven. It's a long story but I'm not kidding

[@rishabhpb]

Bobby Moynihan, Mikey Day and Streeter Seidell

[@mochs62512]

@@Snoopingkids omg how did you even know about this?!?

[@last808]

@@mochs62512 the song isn't from that movie. The original is by two Dutch musicians and samples Madonna's "Holiday." www.discogs.com/MCMikerG-Deejay-Sven-Holiday-Rap/master/101949

[@OrdinarilyBob]

@@russellmoore638 thanks for the song info.

[@MattSeabolt]

It’s been 7 years and I’m still watching this in….. July. David S Pumpkins holds up.

[@DudeMcAwesome]

This is stupid...I better watch it 40 more times to be sure.

[@koala201211]

Same though

[@grosbeak6130]

Okay now go back to sleep.

[@brooklin5868]

😂😂😂😂the skeletons have some dance moves though.😂Ay Papí

[@lauragriffith1826]

YES

[@haj_there]

This defines my existance

[@koledornseifer6567]

This is simultaneously the best and worst skit snl has ever done

[@jarrodedson5441]

Hows it the worst

[@colemoore5007]

It’s not the worst, it’s amazing But others are better Like John Mulaney’s Sound of Music Sketch

[@yakamarezlife]

@@colemoore5007 bro shwetty balls is the greatest sketch of all time

[@colemoore5007]

@@yakamarezlife oh absolutely, no contest

[@Klaaism]

Like the operator says, "they cant all be winners"

[@JustSomeCanadianGuy]

"100 floors of frights, they're not all gonna be winners." The injection of reality is what makes this one of SNL's best sketches.

[@browsertab]

100 years of SNL, they're not all gonna be winners.

[@cheri31]

To be honest, I didn't get the metaphor until you pointed it out but it's so true now that I've rewatched it. :)

[@sillygoose635]

I don't get it lol

[@sha11235]

He should've also added, "Like SNL sketches."

[@pamelajohnson9281]

Nobody does down-to-earth like Keenan Thompson.

[@andreaadams2159]

At this point one of the best parts of this is when David S Pumpkins first appears like 2 people chuckle reservedly in the audience having ZERO IDEA of what's to come hahahahahah

[@Mushruums]

This skit worked out, but I can’t imagine how this pitch went at the meeting

[@ezelfrancisco1349]

With Tom Hanks, it was super easy, barely an inconvenience

[@johnsonut]

The pitch: "Ok, so it is one of those 100 floors of scares haunted houses. But the joke is that 80 of them are dedicated to David Pumpkins. Any questions?"

[@landonletterman831]

Or how many celebrities said, *"Hell no,"* too it until Tom Hanks was like, "Hell *YES!"*

[@squareversesine]

There is a whole oral history of it actually, pretty intetesting

[@HalfEliteRacing]

Having the same thing for 73 out of 100 floors is *TIGHT*

[@juliacitkowski5131]

"And David Pumpkins is"... "His own thang!" "and the skeletons are"... "Part of it!"

[@cdhstarz]

But WHY are they a part of this ride?

[@DragoBalboa]

LOL :-) !!!

[@daxbradley4346]

@@cdhstarz To do.....THIS! (doo-do-dee-dee-doo, do dee-dee-doo, do dee-dee-doo *slap*)

[@MHruskamusic]

That was my favorite part!

[@edpor68]

He needs his own show

[@Spawn733]

"And the skeletons are...?" "PART OF IT."

[@Kawter55]

ANY QUESTIONS?

[@murmenaattori6]

this gets funnier every time i watch it

[@sha11235]

Yeah, it grows on you.

[@murmenaattori6]

sha11235 I have to watch this every day to stay alive now.

[@ludwigvanbeethoven2508]

ANY QUESTIONS?

[@am1342d]

I love that there's a David S. Pumpkins at Universal for Halloween. 😂

[@JulianneSparrow2]

Honestly he was my favorite lol. I sat in the Peacock bar just watching him creep up on unsuspecting guests to do his little skit 😂

[@hollyb7981]

I wish I'd catch him. I see Dr Oddfellow everywhere and have caught Megan & Death Eaters a couple times.

[@zoyadulzura7490]

@@hollyb7981What if David Pumpkins and the skeletons have a dance-off with Megan??

[@danielledullaghan8838]

I love how everyone feels the exact same about this video, its just so hilarious and no one has any idea why.

[@sophiel6833]

Danielle D the first time I saw it I thought it was dumb but then like a few days later I was thinking about it and I was like man that was pretty damn funny and now I've watched it too many times and died laughing every time

[@jockmcdock6905]

The first time I saw it, three-quarters of the way through, I thought it was pretty dumb. But I stayed with it to the final scene. What a joy!!

[@boredom2go]

The skit takes several ridiculous aspects of theme parks -- low rent characters, low rent music, low rent production value -- and cranks up the absurdity to 1000. Absurdity in the hands of the right people is hilarious. Tom Hanks makes this skit work. All the players help the thing along, but he makes it work. The pacing of the skit is perfect.

[@JabberCT]

Aye, Poppy!

[@billcounterstrike]

Papi*

[@phytheshyguy]

"PART OF IT!" is so fucking funny, legit one line made the whole sketch

[@TheKrazysexykool]

I know.🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@DeathAnn80]

I’m absolutely gonna be one of David S. Pumpkins’ skeleton sidekicks this year for my costume. Those who get it are new friends 👍🏻👍🏻

[@mikeowens514]

It's the music for me lol

[@757simmer7]

heh?

[@doofus0123]

Lol and those who do not get it, will go, as I went, to look up David s pumpkins, and find this, and their lives will be forever changed for the better.

[@jendyson2979]

David S Pumpkins for president

[@rubert134]

Isn't he already running and grabbing pussy.

[@bearheart2009]

Only if that music is the new anthem.

[@jendyson2979]

+rubert134 no. Someone who looks like a pumpkin is already running and grabbing pussy ;-)

[@VersinKettorix]

There is already an Orange guy running.

[@esmeeschee]

well he would be better than trump or hilary

[@jaedenomen4556]

The whip cracks are so perfect 😂😂😭

[@HectorDeJesus]

Years later and I'm still watching this. Tom Hanks probably thought this was a dumb idea but had the guts to do it anyways. That's how classics are made.

[@zoyadulzura7490]

He probably still doesn't understand it, lol, but he made it legendary

[@lockandloadlikehell]

@@zoyadulzura7490 legendarily bad

[@zoyadulzura7490]

@@lockandloadlikehell Sounds like someone is in the weeds with David Pumpkins.

[@jking0.o121]

I loved it

[@AdrianColley]

He's The Man Who Keeps His Promises.

[@AxeKick80]

Anybody starting to get amped up for that David S. Pumpkins time of year again?💀🎃💀

[@ANGELSLVME]

AxeKick80 yessssss I cant wait!im hoping Tom Hanks makes a surprise visit to Snl 2018

[@PoutyLoki1]

That's why i'm here!

[@rachelpace8636]

All hail our Spooky King!!

[@twilightlark1]

Im so ready

[@packerken]

AxeKick80 any questions?

[@tannerjohn2647]

Who comes back every Halloween to see how David s pumpkins is doing?

[@theghostofchristmaspast293]

Me, I do.

[@blakimusmaximus]

I cling to David as our last moment of collective sanity. I repost him every year in hopes his insane queer energy will reach through the cosmos and wake us up from this nightmare.

[@racheleaton6022]

It’s just a few hours away and I’m already here lol

[@spotat6234]

@@racheleaton6022 Hi! I just posted this around 40 minutes after you did. Happy Halloween!

[@Kagealage]

holds up

[@kaitoreader93]

This never gets old. Still watching in 2024!

[@will.a.benjamin]

Hey he did scare the hell out of them at the end. David Pumpkins has a brilliant psychological game.

[@delilasloan8914]

David S. pumpkins is a mastermind of psychological mind games.

[@akuotoko]

Well, he said he was going to at 1:09 and kept his word.

[@episodenull]

It's that rarest of SNL sketches: one with a punchline.

[@russellh8702]

David S Pumpkins plays the long game.

[@valerieherock6395]

Yes, that was the whole point of the ride...so many people miss this!!!

[@LnPPersonified]

Me: "This isn't that funny." Also me: **watches it 20 times in a week**

[@MWDoom]

Same. I'm just as confused as those riders were and I Google David S Pumpkins every now and then hoping there's like more to it even though it's so dumb.

[@benfoster8246]

That pretty much sums up my whole relationship with SNL these days.

[@AngelofMusic04]

You're crazy! For David Pumpkins! :dances with a chainsaw:

[@econojon]

@@MWDoom there is. There is a cartoon Halloween special.

[@chopmeatchuck]

I’ve annoyed my whole family with how much I watch this

[@raindropasmr2114]

back for my daily rewatching

[@transginger45]

I will forever thank my parents for introducing me to David s. Pumpkins

[@christmas3382]

My English teacher dressed up as David S. Pumpkins for Halloween. He's my favorite teacher.

[@madmadameminx]

Did he have a couple of skeletons to be part of it?

[@justinbel68]

I wish I was in your school

[@bennernotes]

He's my favorite teacher too...I don't even go there.

[@Mechadondada]

Did you have any questions?

[@elizabethmullen2658]

That's badass!

[@BerkanaLynx]

For whatever reason, the fluffy stuff on top of the skeletons' heads is one of my favorite parts 🤣

[@TheKrazysexykool]

I know!!!

[@theredheadsaidNYC]

Me too! It reminds me of the orange guy in this this muppets sketch kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKrYfq2wh6qmi7c

[@bruvonjones]

EXACTLY

[@NotChefCook]

BerkanaLynx - Gawd yes .

[@Jeeperscreepers0731]

That's there AFRO,

[@bigstar75]

This still makes my laugh 7 years later

[@Poppacap79]

Halloween passed, Thanksgiving passed, still I come back for more David S. Pumpkins.

[@mikiturner]

Good news! Halloween is almost here again!

[@brendastabile9613]

yea cant wait for Halloween again

[@vincentkeehl]

Just read that there was a line cut from this that was like “he’s not a part of the known Halloween universe but he’s acting like he is”

[@SofieinJapan]

Well he sure is now!

[@jayl9110]

THAT MAKES IT SO MUCH BETTER!

[@jarrodedson5441]

@@jayl9110 I have a question for you

[@paulinegomes6225]

Lol you did research on behind the scenes of David s. Pumpkins

[@stevegintzmusictherapy6346]

Yeah this line should definitely have stayed.

[@Mr.Pop0]

"hundred floors of frights they not all gon be winners" that basically sums up all snl

[@mexicanbatman8157]

Can I have a doctor pepper

[@barackobamagaming2475]

I am Mexican Batman no way it’s THE Mexican Batman

[@mexicanbatman8157]

@@barackobamagaming2475 yeah man it's me the Mexican can you be president again Obama

[@sha11235]

I think Keenan's character should've added this to that line, "like SNL sketches."

[@CommanderJamesT.Butler2022]

I'd say 13% of SNL skits are funny now that they have gone all-in on bashing Trump and becoming extreme progressive candy asses. And the tiny 13% of SNL skits that ARE funny are those prior to the election of 2016, and when they show very old SNL skits. Kinda like how Bill Maher used to have interesting shows with some interesting topics----but became a progressive and unfunny shill for the far left with every minute of every show bashing President Trump. Boring. I wish Christopher Hitchens were still around to give the mindless political hack audiences of both shows the finger.

[@jpkjnn6733]

If there's one thing that can bring everyone together at this sacred time is the annual rewatching of David S Pumpkins. A little sliver of the best parts of humanity.

[@_215Juice]

YES!!!!! I'm so glad this is my new tradition! lol

[@elicalalang-lacroix8673]

My fascination with this routine has lasted years longer than my relationship with the person who showed it to me

[@PlagueDocling]

bad relationships come and go... but david pumpkins never dies

[@bh_quicksilver251]

@@PlagueDocling David S. Pumpkins.

[@jpkjnn6733]

Lol

[@saraburnham6465]

You win the comments

[@roseandstem8054]

I am so glad they went all in with David Pumpkins

[@davids.pumpkins2747]

:)

[@kelseypaiger]

Roseand Stem its David *S* pinkins!! Get it right 😂

[@cdhstarz]

how much David Pumpkins is in this?

[@FriendlyNeighborhoodDM]

Why is this so addicting? Why do I keep coming back and watching this pretty much daily?

[@taimereblackston9891]

Same

[@Sammyyaam]

Ive watched this three times today

[@luvvinallmusik5748]

Jay Dee I wish I knew, but u r NOT alone. I can't not watch it when I go on You Tube.

[@tomkat2104]

Because this is well written comedy, the absurd. On first glance its stupid, then you think of stupid spook houses we go to this time of year and how silly the scares are, and then you realize as silly as the build up to those are this is actually more satisfying. Not a fan of SNL over recent years but this is magic.

[@Fayleafowl]

I know I watched the animated special last night it was ridiculous I though then I got hook.It's catchy and you just want to join in a dance which I do.

[@dawnholdren7746]

We need David S Pumpkins this year.

[@pbee.njayay444]

It’s almost time again

[@tommyjackson1745]

I disagree

[@biancavega850]

LMFAO HANKS SLAPPING THEIR ASS

[@DEGS1010]

To the crack of a whip! LOL

[@blackwingrose]

This is the stupidest thing I have ever uproariously laughed at.

[@clarkkent4734]

I think for me that record would have to go to 'Kung Pow'

[@Aqualchemy]

LMFAO, seriously!

[@Enturbulant]

This along with the James Franco - Za sketch are easily the worst idea/most hysterical sketches of all time

[@vitaniweapon413]

Ikr

[@denaehegefeld1995]

“I’m David Pumpkins and I’m gonna scare the hell out of you” I love this line it gets me every time

[@AlexRN]

This sketch wouldn't have worked if Tom Hanks didn't put 110% into selling this stupid idea to the audience.

[@stinkyviking4519]

He wasn't lying either.

[@scottgrasser9475]

Whats great about that line is he does scare them in the end

[@sdwolfpup]

Time for the annual David S. Pumpkins rewatch! Still funny as heck.

[@smithh9217]

i watched this a million times now and it is still funny😂😂😂

[@Jocelynkacz]

Smith Hendricks SAME and also love the picture.

[@smithh9217]

Jocelyn Kaczkowski Ikr and thanks fellow 5sosfam member. 😉

[@ugurakpinar904]

I think is the jingle and the ass slaping by Tom Hanks ;)

[@derry854]

exactly, I don't why either but it is hilarious!

[@SaraH-ps8ob]

Smith Hendricks same

[@AdonMaster]

For the love of god, can somebody explain to me why da hell I can't stop watching this!!!?

[@remc0s]

Because it's brilliant!

[@jackoblllllllll]

ay papi...

[@Breezy_2Reckless]

It funny

[@joao5747]

The same

[@everythingisonfire9967]

João C ARE WE ALL MASTERBATING??? I AM FEROCIOUS 6

[@curadhanpowell5007]

It's actually a genius scare. He reels you in with this off-putting, disarming, weird dance routine and persona....then on the last floor. BOOM! He's in the Hellevator with you! "ANY QUESTIONS?!" I think Beck was genuinely scared by his reaction even though he knew it was coming hahaha

[@valerieherock6395]

Whole point of the sketch but so many people miss it....Friggin love this...my favorite part of Halloween is watching this!!!

[@xmisterpilgrimx4869]

It would honestly scare the shit out of me.

[@Allie-w1l]

Turns out he is the only truly frightening thing in the park.

[@taidee]

@@Allie-w1l Yep, by quite a margin 🤣🤣

[@jamesmcinnis208]

"actually"

[@BassHeadsProduction]

i feel like keenan thompson's lines and delivery are under appreciated in this.

[@TheaterPup]

That's pretty much every scene he's in. :)

[@JorgeRojas-ut3wj]

He's a terriblr actor. Possibly the worst SNL has ever had.

[@yunagfs]

@@JorgeRojas-ut3wj me when i'm wrong

[@probablysnakes8840]

Well the SCARIEST thing. To the MIND. Is the UNKNOWN

[@mollygibson1704]

he’s the glue for every single skit he’s a part of

[@BladeBlur]

Everyone is great in this sketch, but can we please give credit to Beck Bennett? His straight foil reactions to all this insanity is perfect. The way he answers to "Any Questions?" with "YES! SEVERAL!" always cracks me up!

[@stevenb8611]

I've seen this so many times and I still don't know why it is so freaking hilarious.

[@jarrodedson5441]

Because it's so funny the look Tom Hanks shows if funny as heck

[@michaelcachela5118]

Because it's David S. Pumpkins, man! Any questions?! 🎃

[@jarrodedson5441]

@@michaelcachela5118 yeah i have ine why does he say any questions

[@taurnguard]

To add to the weirdness, there are now David S. Pumpkins Funko Pops.

[@jarrodedson5441]

@@taurnguard really where

[@dustymew]

"Any questions?" "YES. SEVERAL."

[@bedford4383]

"He has a middle initial now?!"

[@tommyjackson1745]

Good quote bro. I also saw that part of the video

[@dollyvalentine8455]

Starting off October the right way

[@darrylruiz1618]

Same here! I'm glad my brother showed me this! 😂😂😂

[@dannybrockman2492]

Alyx Valentine hahaha this is funny AFFx🤣😂🤣😂

[@dragoncatoverload]

The more I watch this, the funnier it gets but also the creepier David Pumpkins gets. The facial expressions he makes, the jump scare at the end, the fact that he seems to be in some weird sex skeleton cult. This man is slow burn terrifying.

[@pbee.njayay444]

LMFAOOOOOOO

[@mrmusickhimself]

Well, can't argue that David did indeed scare the HELL out of them.

[@lockwoan01]

That he did. Any Questions?

[@joeyscerbo7776]

thatonedrewguy David S. Pumpkins

[@lockwoan01]

Yeah

[@hermanpesina6328]

I have been ignoring this skit forever because I just thought the screen pic looks stupid I finally gave in just because it's Halloween and wow I can't believe I was this late to the party

[@Heavenzvoice]

Herman Pesina omg that’s exactly what I did.. I’m just catching up on SNL from years of not watching. I will look at thumbnails and not click cause they look stupid. Finally clicked on and it’s one of the best things I’ve seen. A few have been like that. Like the RKelly in the princess mirror. I finally clicked on and laughed my butt off...

[@lookmomnohands0391]

I’m extremely glad you changed your mind

[@eliza0214]

same same same same

[@collectingonthecheap56353]

So, have you watched all of the skits and the Halloween Special yet?

[@natebaldwin7469]

Welcome to the party

[@SurrealKangaroo]

David Pumpkins needs to be a reoccurring character.

[@mariocamarena]

David S. Pumpkins

[@joelsanchez6720]

the S is for Slap

[@JKPieGuy]

I hope it becomes a Halloween Meme.. "Because"..

[@DanielsHawaii]

King of queens

[@tommyjackson1745]

I disagree

[@Myeauxyoozi]

6 years later and we are still jamming to this masterpiece.

[@rinarii07]

i agree

[@OnTheMapWithZack]

And two days after you posted this, he returned!

[@tm_kh]

any questions?

[@meredythwithay5187]

I feel like this is one of those skits that shouldn't even be funny, but it is. Like More Cowbell.

[@tamybrewer5198]

more cowbell lol...,.love that skit....

[@rainman3377]

I remember this character from before. last year or so??

[@Byrvurra]

rain man Perhaps you are thinking of 'Kevin Roberts'. The skit is beat for beat extremely similar.

[@davids.pumpkins1547]

Thanks broski.

[@lucasaguilera24]

David S. Pumpkins ur a legend m8

[@Ricky3430]

I like how SNL updated the title with ft David S. Pumpkins! No one can deny the power of S. Pumpkins!

[@jacobcamenzind6365]

Ricky G I'm not a huge fan since now it's less of a surprise for those that haven't seen it. I think it'll give the video more hits and successful search results for sure though.

[@smokejc]

I was actually struggling to find the video again at first, because of the title. It's much easier to find if you use his name.

[@thegayathrikable]

Today is 1st October. Time to rewatch this a million times again

[@timwarren9383]

Same,,🤘

[@johnmartin4119]

‘Tis Tradition

[@georgedavidla]

Agreed, and so far I have.

[@ryufireblade]

It's an honor to make this video move up the list of SNL's most watched videos.

[@trixx3518]

Same.

[@gesanamallard3908]

Every time the skeleton says “Ay Papi” I lose it 😩😂😩😂

[@doglassantatna3268]

me too i was not expecting that hahahaha

[@partykllr]

*music* Skeleton 1: AHHH *music* Skeleton 2: Ayye Papi Magic.

[@jessicacarter5424]

I just can't watch it enough

[@mecca4521]

Jessica Carter I know every time I reopen youtube and it's in my suggested I have to watch it

[@jessicacarter5424]

Hi my name is [BLURRYFACE] and I care what you think! Haha, same here, and again!

[@suoppsdn9751]

I downloaded it myself lol

[@MrsTurtlehugger]

Jessica Carter it's not even Halloween anymore yet I'm still watching this

[@ShinRyojin]

That UUUUHHHHHH! at 4:01 took me off guard!

[@lMegumemesl]

ShinRyojin same

[@AquarianBeautieMUA]

ShinRyojin true my eyes were popped open in shock!

[@chrismiller758]

I was laughing so hard at that and then when Bobby Moynihan said. "Ai popi"

[@chiqichiqi9073]

Chris miller Ay papi, not ai popi. Lmfao

[@thomasgruskie6412]

Ahhh this still holds up!

[@liviacook1125]

My dad dressed up as David pumpkins for Halloween. no one knew who he was supposed to be.

[@Jen-jo5qu]

Your dad is BRILLIANT.

[@Matt561]

Did he respond with "I'm David Pumpkins MAN"

[@gatsbywhatgatsby]

My boyfriend did the same thing and only one person (aside from me) recognized him. Everyone else gave him weird looks lol

[@Jen-jo5qu]

DobbyNeverMeant2Kill They just don't get the genius of David Pumpkins! Hopefully, SNL will bring him back next year. :)

[@PishTosh83]

Did he get a lot of questions?

[@bobbluered8984]

Beck Bennett doesn’t get enough credit for how much he contributed to this sketch’s overall humor level.

[@TheKillahKyla]

I didn't like Beck at all at first because he seems like he's such a bro, but I've grown to really appreciate him

[@chrisbarrett8377]

Who is Beck Bennett?

[@TheKillahKyla]

@@chrisbarrett8377 the guy who's in the weeds on David Pumpkins

[@bobbluered8984]

@@chrisbarrett8377 he plays the boyfriend.

[@ieatpeopleand]

@@TheKillahKyla 🤣

[@DJB3lfry]

Honestly, the best thing about this sketch is how it perfectly describes the memetic effect. At the beginning, they didn't even know David Pumpkins existed. Then, they were made aware of his existence, but still didn't understand the reasoning behind him, or what makes him important. By the end, they finally realize that the purpose of his existence is to baffle and (eventually) scare people by taking advantage of their confusion, but they would never have understood the point of David if they hadn't finished the bit. Afterwards, the significance of David Pumpkins will be forever burned in their brains, and they can always relate with each other via this shared understanding, but they can't explain or share this significance with others who don't understand, until the others go through the same memetic process.

[@monhi64]

Yeah lmao but that doesnt explain why specific memes turn into this like who chooses memes and I know the answer is all of us but it would be kinda interesting to have someone really dissect why very specificly memes go viral.

[@DJB3lfry]

@@monhi64 I think a good portion of the reason behind viral memes is "right place, right time". It may seem like certain viral creators managed to decipher the perfect way to abuse the algorithm, or predict people's habits, but the reality is that there are a millions of equally viral-potentials, and the vast majority of ones that get picked up are the result of a cosmic dice roll.

[@monhi64]

@@DJB3lfry yeah basically that's what I was thinking its basically random and no one could predict it with decent accuracy. But like figuring out exactly how that worked if even possible would be interesting. I just think itd be too much guesswork to be done with accuracy

[@jamiepessin]

@@monhi64 memes are inside jokes in info-graphic form. memes also can go meta which is like being in the third layer of an inception dream. an inside joke that has gone so far inside that explanation is needed. at the end of the day memes are popular for the same reason skating rings and owning your own skates were popular. you want ot know what it is, why people care, you try it, and now you are inside on the joke. it is only a matter of time before you yourself start making memes. it is social connection without purpose other than to entertain and be apart. memes can heal the world.

[@BrianSmith-ct3kh]

Are you suggesting David S. Pumpkins is an SCP?

[@littlepeartarot]

David S. Pumpkins is officially tradition 🎃

[@ToastedRose]

Still.....watching......

[@samsonknight6888]

THE DAVID S. PUMPKINS 4TH OF JULY musta been awesome, huh?

[@samvidas9599]

+

[@babayagadoinyoga]

I can't stop rewatching it!

[@samsonknight6888]

Ethan Cunningham Tom won Oscars, but DSP is his TRUE highlight of his career!

[@sha11235]

Yeah, two back to back! I have the feeling that at his memorial service this will be played.

[@garcigarcia]

It's because of Tom Hanks that made this iconic skit super funny. If David S Pumpkins would've been played by a regular SNL member I don't think they would've pulled it off.

[@renriquez1994]

Cesar Garcia iconic? how old is this skit? has he done david pumpkins before?

[@apburner1]

Iconic? It was last Saturday you fucktard.

[@garcigarcia]

Ok, Tom Hanks is an icon. There, better?

[@sha11235]

I think why Hanks is good here is that he helps write the sketches to make them better, according to the recent SNL book. He probably even thought, "Okay, how can I make this David Pumpkins guy funny?" and then thought up the voice.

[@JasonNation72]

Cesar Garcia Totally 100% agree with that statement.

[@yolenda_loves_to_sing]

I like how Tom Hanks is so committed to this silly skit. LOL

[@SonofTuscon99]

Happy Halloween 2023, everyone!!

[@neghiethervil5606]

The back up dancers aren't getting enough credit. They are killing it.

[@JCatNY]

100% correct. Tom Hanks were perfect, but the beat boy skellys were what put the skit over the top!

[@Goodthrust69]

No the best part is how well Keenan operates the elevator. So much detail. This has to be one of the best skits ever done by SNL.

[@mshobe]

I think you mean, "Hell-evator."

[@sha11235]

What detail? All Keenan had to do was press a damn button.

[@chumon1992]

I want to be one of them

[@robertcassistre5527]

Welcome everyone to their yearly intake of David S Pumpkins. See everyone next October.

[@DoctorOnce]

How many times have I seen this over the years, and I still watch it with a big grin on my face throughout.

[@jaycarrillojc]

I was chuckling at most of this but the "aye papi" got me belly laughing

[@danielleking262]

When he slapped their asses to the beat of the song, that's when I cracked up first 😂😂😂

[@yasmingomes6266]

That’s my fav

[@arniechamberlain1343]

Everybody in this sketch was perfect and made the sketch perfect but the demented look Tom Hanks kept on his face was just too perfect. Sketches like this is why I still watch Saturday Night Live since the beginning

[@imadawg2833]

What you think of Angelo

[@lockandloadlikehell]

*Perfectly horrible*

[@re_wolfing4642]

Love watching this every year

[@CV-Moore]

There should be a David Pumpkins costume in the Spirit Halloween store.

[@pinhead35]

There is look up on google David Pumpkins Costume (They run small)

[@rp9579]

Charles M there is😂😂😂

[@MatthewFry]

David S. Pumpkins

[@PumpkinPails]

Lol! There was and it was on clearance. I picked one up and then a few days later this skit came out! I had no idea why everybody kept shouting "It's David S. Pumpkins!" everywhere I went.

[@Theman26642]

I HAVE WATCHED THIS SOOOO MAAANY TIMES!!!!

[@vineyarddreams]

Me, too!!

[@jamesanderson6373]

Daniel Feldman same here

[@steveaustin3580]

yaaaasssss....

[@notinuse1092]

Daniel Feldman same here addicted to David pumpkins

[@indigojack99]

yo same. this is like my eighth or ninth time

[@glenncrider2566]

Has everyone gathered around the TV? Time for the annual viewing of David S. Pumpkins.

[@abbey3733]

It's one hundred floors of fright, they're not all gonna be winners

[@factsoverfiction7826]

Leslie Jones sold this with her, "I'm craazeee ... for David Pumpkins!" dance. Pure love & joy!

[@mariogonzalez1540]

She/he has never sold anything. Worst actor/comedian in a generation.

[@FumbleAIBO]

I miss Leslie on SNL, she was so awesome.

[@lermberl]

Worst part of the skit

[@dougmcauliffe6521]

Agreed I've never found her to be even slightly funny the few times I've seen her in anything. Frankly, think she makes things worse but she's rich because of it so she's doing something right I guess

[@jim2lane]

People are always throwing shade on her as a performer on SNL, but I wouldn't be surprised if she was the one who wrote this skit. She was originally brought onto the SNL staff as just a writer. It was Lorne Michaels who convinced her to act on the show as well.

[@theonlyem0hique]

It's that time of the year again.

[@rochalure]

HOW MUCH DAVID PUMPKINS IN THIS??

[@muraddiab6393]

Vitaly C hey it's 100 floors of frights they're not all gonna be winners!

[@trevorgeng3064]

73 out of 100 floors...

[@nosbigstaley7068]

Vitaly C David S Pumpkins

[@Amir-dh8de]

NO QUESTIONS

[@AWAREDIAGRAM680]

Vitaly C 73 out of 100 Floors