Bowen Yang Reacts to Fran Lebowitz’s Disapproval of His SNL Impression

Bowen Yang talks about his new podcast Hot White Heist, getting grifted in New York City and playing Fran Lebowitz on Saturday Night Live.
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[@jisyang8781]

Bowen should do impression of Fran Lebowitz disapproving of his impression of her.

[@deathbeforedecaf7755]

Yes!

[@wades2132]

This would be amazing.

[@claudiawoods4382]

Ooooo! That would be *SO* funny! I hope they do it! 🤣😈🤣😈🤣

[@colinpsykes]

Hope you get your writing credit!

[@dinetteset]

Yasssss 👏🏻

[@saltriverpirate3172]

Bowen was the funniest iceberg I have ever seen. Watched that clip a dozen times, epic.

[@khefrenka2348]

I thought it was super funny.

[@beverlytolbert2278]

Me too! I've watched it at least 5 times. He's hysterical. I laugh like it's the 1st time I've seen it.

[@l.b.5892]

Ok so I'm addicted to that clip and know all the lines. I'm actually embarrassed to say how many times I've watched it .... ...

[@cmw12]

How many have you seen? Did they tell jokes?

[@karenling2106]

bowen

[@adamrassi3516]

Love Bowen Yang. He's been killing it since his first sketch appearance on SNL :)

[@Amanda57563]

Yes! He's hilarious!

[@mramachandran9830]

Agree!

[@IjeomaThePlantMama]

Honestly!

[@vivienmartin6963]

has he thoooo lmao

[@thereseduran7377]

The Titanic Iceberg was Emmy-worthy. Flat out perfect.

[@naoise555]

Well, Fran Lebowitz doesn't really like anything. She tolerates certain things.

[@blackout07blue]

She’s a joke and a self-important doofus.

[@supes616]

@@blackout07blue she is self-important but she makes me laugh

[@carladw3380]

Right. So pretentious. But media has built her up to be this way.

[@hearteyemojy]

@@blackout07blue if you don’t think you’re important, who’s going to…she’s iconic

[@samg3456]

trans people are included on the lists of things she does not tolerate

[@GinaGreenlee]

"I throttled her into an existential crisis." Love it.

[@ilhuicatlamatini]

Ngl, that impression he did of her on SNL was spot on 😂 I’m not surprised she didn’t like it because she doesn’t seem to like anything, but it’s completely accurate capturing of her.

[@bobf5360]

exactly. Fran Lebowitz is a crusty old %$^&. I really don't see why everyone is so deferential to her. She wrote a few humorous essay for Mademoiselle but her claim to fame seems to be just that she personifies the stereotypical upper east side jewish white lady who doesn't like anything or anyone. If anyone is ripe for being a target of satire it would be her, except for the fact that she is her own caricature.

[@mjmaccabee7252]

@@bobf5360 Her justified claim to fame is her two fantastic books, Social Studies and Metropolitan Life, collections of her humor and satire. They still make me laugh decades later. Check them out and see if you still have the same opinion of her.

[@siik]

i feel like fran and steve harvey would get along, they can bond over being sensitive to accurate impersonations

[@thunderousapplause]

@@siik omg, nooo. fran would detest sexist, arrogant steve harvey

[@thunderousapplause]

I’m surprised bc she seems like she has a sense of humor. she famously doesnt gaf about tv/social media etc etc…

[@kenster8270]

I remember watching that skit and thinking to myself that this is a future SNL classic! Kyle is phenomenal in it! I mean they both are, they nailed all the little tiny mannerisms, such as Fran subtly licking the edge of her mouth! 🤣🤣🤣

[@tonyarichards5430]

DO NOT BRING THE AUDIENCE BACK The show is the best it’s ever been.

[@TheSuzberry]

Colbert brought his audience back Monday. And they are intrusive. The laughter of the crew is intimate and much more pleasant.

[@atticusmulkey9378]

I disagree… there’s something so exciting about seeing these amazing personalities (who have delicates their entire lives to performing for audiences) get to do what they love again. Shoutout to the late night hosts for holding it together, but they deserve to be in front of a crowd again!

[@tonyarichards5430]

@@atticusmulkey9378 I couldn’t care less about Colbert. Batiste makes my blood boil. Seth Meyers Rules All Late Night Bar None.

[@mjmaccabee7252]

@@tonyarichards5430 Why does Batiste get on your nerves? (asking seriously)

[@tonyarichards5430]

@@mjmaccabee7252 He thinks he’s funny but he’s so not. He’s a token. I haven’t watched that show in probably two years. Seth doesn’t need to dance around the stage for attention. His intelligence, his wit, his crew, his interview skills, his genuine personality and his delivery far outshine everyone else.

[@mariantopham6907]

“I’m not seeing any tears!” 😂

[@amycrowell5106]

Those two playing Lebowitz and Scorcese was one of the best moments on SNL this season. I loved it!

[@bea4156]

Omg love Bowen!! He’s hilarious on SNL and can’t wait two see more of him on the next season of Nora from Queens!

[@tomitstube]

bowen is a great addition to snl. very creative with the funny.

[@sheadepczynski8081]

Bowen is a treasure to the SNL cast and I can't wait to see what else he does! I say that's my baby and I'm proud

[@sandybear61]

I love Fran and I love Bowen, and I LOVE that he played her -- it was perfect!

[@juancarlosgroman8628]

I bet you voted republican

[@nope2095]

I love him as an iceberg and I need more! Like the molasses tower in Boston or some other large disaster personified. I love that idea

[@joanneweiss3864]

Loved Bowen since his first SNL moments, just gets better & podcast is freaking hilarious & brilliant!

[@user-cv3fu6xv5c]

Bowen! I’ll never forget his iceberg character, it was iconic!

[@Kodu212]

He sounded just like Fran! Amazing impersonation!

[@fredfisher8346]

5:30 he starts talking about the impersonation

[@jessicabilldt689]

Look it's Asian Dan Levy! 😆❤️

[@ronswansonsdog2833]

Lol

[@pamelacass9642]

Wow. Cue the insults, why doncha?

[@t.dorazio2784]

SO many new NYU students were scammed by that exact same scam lol

[@Leblribrbrrq]

Who doesn't want a sperm-bank heist with their morning cereal?

[@VianneyCreates]

Love, love, love Bowen Yang!!

[@NewMessage]

Militant Lesbians aren't a real thi.... oh.. From Montana? Ok, well, there, sure... yeah they get pretty intense there.

[@amylou22snowhite]

Bowen, you are always adorable and incredible. Also, I love the pendant. And need to know more?

[@emilywalker3352]

I love the iceberg Titanic skit!

[@riversmith3253]

he's here to promote his ALBUUUUUM!!

[@neokrix]

He is amazing!! Bowen and Ego are my favorite current cast members.

[@jpaxonreyes]

I just listened to "Hot White Heist"! It was so silly and fun!

[@sleepygal2200]

I wonder what she thought of Fred Armisen's impression of her in the New York stories bit.

[@canaisyoung3601]

Yeah. I'm glad someone remembers that, because that was back during SNL's 32nd season (2006-2007).

[@annaking1375]

When the person robbing you feels bad about it 😂

[@inmaculadaconcepcion1600]

🥰👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽💎Love, Luv, LOVE Bowman! Thank 🌷🌻🌹✨🙏🏽

[@Shan2TheBoner1987]

Bowen is my literal favorite cast member. He is amazing

[@Ceijonius]

Damn! 😳 I also am from Denver, and now in GA for my family; I do go back CO though! ✈️ Also, I enjoy his work on SNL. 🏳️‍🌈 😂

[@_Yep_Yep_]

Sup Boan! GG with the SNL. Often funny!

[@caydenseely8859]

I don’t know what I thought the podcast would be about but it wasn’t that 😂 I love Bowen so damn much

[@catherinereynolds9644]

So funny!

[@susanpeck530]

Up here in Canada we call them "cough pockets" 😊

[@BairMendoza]

New York is a hoot. I have had people actively walk into me and drop a bag of bottles and try and get money out of me, and when I just kept walking and they tried to chase me down, I said, “Show me the bottles.” and they were all open and empty. 😂

[@briantuma1502]

Fran Lebowitz hasn’t written anything of note since 1981. At this point she’s just yelling “get off my lawn”.

[@FriendofDorothy]

Because she doesn't need to. Be honest: wouldn't you love to make a fabulous living just sitting around with people and being yourself? She doesn't try to pass herself off as a great writer or as prolific. In fact, she has made a long standing joke out of how long she's had writer's block.

[@gilliganmcneuter4550]

Drew Gooden said when Bowen was new on SNL "already looking like a star" Bowen Yang is obviously a born star So talented I am a giant fan even at 5'2"

[@TB91178]

I adore Bowen Yang

[@przytulanka1979]

Fran Lebowitz doesn't have a computer or Twitter account.

[@jeanetteschock4744]

Loved the Titanic Iceberg on weekend update. So silly

[@ronariverah3909]

I thing "someone" would offended about being called "titanic" iceberg.

[@edgarmatias]

We need to see Billy Bob Thronton’s impression of Bowen Yang. :-)

[@bluekinopio9390]

I love him he’s funny and soooo cute

[@deanb4799]

"First of all, THEY HIT MEEEEE!!!"

[@lauragn4300]

I adore Bowen Yang💖

[@JPMJPM]

I love this guy!

[@alexisc6136]

Bowen might be the funniest human ever, definitely the funniest iceberg ever, and Fran Lebowitz is the one who's bad at doing impressions of HERSELF, bc Bowen is a genius

[@MB57]

Bowen & Manning are obviously best friends.

[@Ophelia_Pain]

😊 also Bowen enjoys wearing a wig. I love him so much! ❤

[@gmunden1]

LOL Bowen, the bad uncle.

[@artofwar420]

Mr Yang is one of the funniest out there! Glad he’s on SNL.

[@megan1785]

love bowen yang!

[@carina9295]

“You know, back in my day we didn’t have scripted podcasts from Audible. We had scripted comedies and dramas that you had to hear on at a certain time and day over a device called a ‘Radio Receiver.’ And millions of people did this simultaneously day and night. And some of these proto-podcasts, like ‘The Jack Benny Show’ had audiences, just like the podcast you are watching now used to have...”

[@oppositeofh8]

his FL was spot on. it was more entertaining than the actual series.

[@mckymcobvious3043]

wait, someone blamed Bowen because they broke their glasses?? who's fault is it that they weren't on his FACE

[@jennifermcgoldrick6323]

This is a typical scam. People will also come up to you and say you knocked into them and broke the bottles in their bag - liquor, glass food jars, whatever, and then they'll insist you buy them xyz or give them $40 for whatever they claim you broke.... it's never happened to me but it's happened to my friends from Indiana and Ohio multiple times.

[@l.b.5892]

LOVE LOVE LOVE Bowen ❤❤❤

[@hr6334]

Dude his impression of Fran was hysterical. She is kookoo 🤣

[@rmtmiller]

Wow, Seth has some head of hair!

[@bernlin2000]

5:08 Title starts around here

[@vsanchez7158]

He’s right. If she likes Elsa, she should like ice. It makes sense 😂😂😂😂

[@bubblegumloading__________7817]

I saw Fran on corner the other night taking a smoke outside of where she was having dinner. She wears the same iconic outfit and is very tiny.

[@bigspoon7984]

Bowen Yang is so talented.

[@bsquared4604]

he has got to do something with dan levy. they are two peas in a pod.

[@RaymondHng]

Dan Levy was a guest. They were some sketches together.

[@eclectica1]

@@RaymondHng Who said that it had to be something on SNL?

[@May-kc9cv]

*he throttled a three year old into an existential crisis*

[@tdauk1]

looks like he is doing an impression of Dan Levy

[@debramccord7707]

He’s hilarious.

[@kindnessfirst9670]

I had no idea at the time that it wasn't the REAL Fran!

[@hrhargyll]

Fab.

[@compscilaw]

What were your glasses doing on the ground where you would expect people's feet to be. Sorry. Your fault not mine. But it's an obvious scam.

[@jugsteve]

SNL talk finally starts at 5:06

[@atticusmulkey9378]

Bowen is the future of SNL.

[@blackbird5634]

Knowing nothing about the character or actor it's still a great interview.

[@maryrosekent8223]

Seth’s good that way...

[@karenhousley610]

I'm a Bowen also, you are so cool ! Family, lol

[@karenhousley610]

My daughter's father is Korean, Kim, family, lol

[@jonrendell]

Bowen's the Asian Dan Levy

[@claudiawoods4382]

Bowen is so under utilized. I hope SNL does more with him in the future.

[@eclectica1]

He was a featured player, after all.

[@nicolebrown1927]

I L💙VE ME S💙ME B💙WEN!!!🤗

[@tammystockley-loughlin7680]

Good job fellow parent...teach them to cough in to their elbow, it becomes second nature before they go to school. Positive vibes from New Hampshire and remember to be kind to each other and yourself.

[@rinindibox4906]

Bowen seemed like he was just on a call with a friend

[@dianneklinski2543]

Lesbian militants in Montana?? This is all a wonderful stretch! LOL

[@brunafeu]

bowen is a ✨treasure✨

[@missmiou6273]

well I say he is great with kids, he talk to them like they were adults

[@elainemcgovern1430]

Best person ever

[@spacemomsdaughter3549]

Tertiary responder

[@posthocprior]

He seems intelligent.

[@krcmaine]

Corrections is almost here!!! Edit: Yeah I had to correct this for emphasis 😉

[@sarahbarrett1247]

We'll see Seth's reaction to the jackals 🤣

[@MB57]

Allons y!

[@eaton55r]

Can I play Bowen on Sat N Live - bowen people will pick me. Slap with the white, ever soft soft and yet blister glove of Challenge. And Oweeee! Quiet... smoldering. Meanness!

[@randomaxe662]

Only Linda Hunt could do Fran justice. Which isn't saying much.

[@maryrosekent8223]

But it’s absolutely true!

[@allison205]

this interview made me realize theres no gender neutral term for nieces and nephews

[@LunaNaomi4]

nibling! a lot of people actually use it

[@martinblanckblog]

She DID NOT disapprobe it! She just didnt watch it and doesnt want to... Its not the same. She just doesnt care.

[@leonardodemelo3711]

An imitation is a heightened version of the imitatee…although Fran is less than the imitation…it was still a sweet, funny, insightful imitation of Fran…. And a well written skit…. Hope he does her again… she needs to video tape herself and celebrate that she was done!

[@FriendofDorothy]

video tape herself? that's about as likely as her showing up at the Oscars dressed like Jane Fonda.

[@zackthome1691]

Bowen so dope, its wild. He need to be Kenan T level tv time.

[@samwlodawskitheone]

Bowen is so very awesome.

[@lsmc8909]

I loved the Fran impression but the wig was wrong and it bugged me.

[@pamelacass9642]

Then when you get on SNL you do your interpretation.

[@ZacharylovesU]

Hey what if snl did a skit where the character was gay and Asian?

[@MiamiSpartan1]

I met her a few years ago 😅😅

[@adamhawn2523]

If Bowen hadn’t been on an episode of Ziwe, I wouldn’t know who he is.