Monkey Trial - SNL

[@jamespatton9806]

This is such specific humor it had no right being as funny as it was. props to whoever did the monkey research for this.

[@wetbabyboat9502]

please don't destroy wrote this one

[@deniserossiter1059]

Yeah, they could’ve really thrown a real monkey-wrench into it.

[@frzngrrl]

The specific behavioral details were great, but this is an ape (chimpanzee), not a monkey. Chimp Judge or Ape Judge would have been just as funny as a title, and more accurate. But massive props for a very funny and weird sketch. I love the please don't destroy guys.

[@scientifico]

Its the specificity that pushed it over the top. Broad humor is... silly and shows no appreciation for the finer points... like shredded paper piles and monkey sign language.

[@codyferrell1031]

Love animals. So I really enjoyed this.. the 'monkey behavior humor' was funny as hell I thought.

[@davidwilkinson2234]

"Let the record show that I am fairly close to completely losing it" -Me everyday since March 2020.

[@paddylundquist1088]

Me and Stephen Colbert every day since day after 2016 election!!

[@canaisyoung3601]

For me, it's almost every day, regardless of what goes on in the world.

[@0g0dn0]

Yes, we've all been feeling very cornered.

[@gaugegroce1548]

Me every day since I was born.

[@EllieC130]

I’m having a really bad week and I came back to this video simply to express: same.

[@bazzlino]

The throwing sand for dominance part! 😂

[@mogoman8883]

Exactly!! Lol

[@BASmit]

I’m still laughing about that part!

[@globbyakaweirdjellyguy954]

Just be glad he didn’t throw something else.😉

[@ytcomms3945]

They would normally pee for dominance or throw poo. SNL did not dare to go there. Or they push women in front of subway trains in NYC.

[@klintonkacatin]

It was so slick but for those that know, it was amazing.

[@psychastheneia7]

"Let the record show that this shiny thing was his, and now is mine" As someone who has worked with primates, I lost it when he viciously grabbed the badge from the officer's uniform

[@JROffAir]

That was the best line!! The way he said it was perfect

[@brianmorton9419]

“And I’ll take THAT shiny thing”

[@piffny6666]

this was weirdly relatable XD

[@KL-lt8rc]

I mean...everybody works with primates.

[@SeeMeRolling]

The "i love you you are baby" thing KILLED ME

[@charlestoncooper5265]

john mulany is the only person with the right buttoned up presence and delivery to do this bit imo

[@epicon6]

Watch the classic Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer SNL sketch too :)

[@graciefecik9019]

So agree and also thought of unfrozen caveman

[@salvagemonster3612]

You are not right

[@geocosmicvalentine]

@@graciefecik9019 Yes, indeed. He totally made me miss Phil Hartman performing Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer, yet this was still awesome on it’s own.

[@donaldstanfield8862]

He's quirky as hell, great show

[@doramen8317]

As a monkey, I really commend the writers for not making any reference to throwing feces. We in the monkey community are very tired of that stereotype.

[@Aeronor2001]

Ooh-ooh aah-aah!

[@dmsmhic]

@@Aeronor2001 wow. Reported!

[@OliverTCrowe]

You realize that's why the defense attorney was wearing a face shield, right?

[@STLCODPS3123]

@@Aeronor2001 dude, what the actual hell is wrong with you? We FINALLY have some decent monkey representation in the media, and you immediately resort to specist slurs?! Reported, blocked, and currently summoning my discord social justice group LFPOC (liberation for primates of color) to doxx you. You will not tear us down! #MonkeyLivesMatter

[@Dizzydawne]

@@Aeronor2001 yeah what’s up

[@laurafrakinroslin]

This skit so easily could have failed but it strikes the perfect balance between John Mulaney deadpan standup and ‘that’s just how monkeys are’

[@kmb957]

This was terrible.

[@RandomForestGump]

In 30 years when monkeys and humans live together, mulaney will be canceled for doing this.

[@dragoti1122]

That is so true...

[@cpk313]

@@kmb957 I was going to go with extra weak sauce but terrible is accurate too

[@WordAte]

Well said.

[@pegbutwin7189]

“Let the record show that I am wearing perfume, but I am not fruit.” 🤣🤣🤣

[@Vasu_Polu]

The court did appreciate that particular clarification.🤣

[@SlyDante]

This makes me even more sad that Phil Hartman was taken from us too soon, because I would have loved to see a crossover between Judge Tango & Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer. Clash of the titans right there.

[@tedsheridan8725]

I immediately thought of Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer. Best sketch ever.

[@canaisyoung3601]

I can see the creationism vs. evolution jokes already.

[@KN-jr6tx]

@@tedsheridan8725 "Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, I'm just a caveman. I fell in some ice and later got thawed out by your scientists..."

[@tedsheridan8725]

@@KN-jr6tx "Your world frightens and confuses me..."

[@Posijax]

I got one... Monkey Judge- John Mulaney Plaintiffs Attorney- Caveman Phil Hartman Defense Attorney- Southerner Chris Kattan

[@Bacon__SteezBurger]

“But I did it… I won the juice.” Is how I’m going to confirm everything I’ve finished when nobody asked

[@jacobcardona2457]

This feels like one of the more original sketches in a while. Absolutely hilarious

[@jonbongjovi1869]

and as someone who works in Amerikkka's courts, I can attest THIS IS ABOUT ALL JUDGES IRL. They are all idiot liar morons, appointed by your Mayor Giulianis and your President Trumps. Even the Declaration of Independence and Constitution say JUDGE = CRIMINAL.....but no one read them!

[@salvagemonster3612]

It’s not. Caveman Lawyer. Planet of the apes sketch.

[@23jakesmith23]

That's ironic because this is one of the more obvious and direct rips of a prior skit I've seen SNL do. It's just caveman lawyer drawn out more and as a judge.

[@jacobcardona2457]

So I’ll be honest I didn’t know about the other sketches. Willing to admit I’m wrong. Either way though I loved this one a lot :)

[@Raison_d-etre]

Yeah, there was a cut-for-time sketch of beauty contestants as the attorneys.

[@joser9836]

My kids are so irritated with this sketch because every time they say, “dad!” I reply with, “no dad. Tango.” and pat my chest.

[@fujoshilover2816]

Lol must make them frustrated

[@mburns3304]

You really should switch it up with "I recognize the shape in the blue and the grey" and occasionally throw sand at them to assert dominance.

[@ELVIS1975T]

You're not a proper dad if you don't irritate your kids with dad jokes.

[@rudranil06]

I do the same thing with my gf but a different snl sketch. Whenever she asks me to go get something, I saunter off slowing singing "Doctorrr. Reginald. Saundersss..."

[@StellaSamuelsondesign]

😂

[@batgurrl]

Cecily really nailed that. You are the alpha. This was so silly yet hilarious.

[@bdp8102]

cecily is the key to so many great sketches

[@batgurrl]

@@bdp8102 👍🏻yes indeed

[@TractorBoy521]

@@bdp8102 Absolutely, she's the show's anchor, her and Kenan with his SNL knowledge and writing are a hugely understated part of this SNL era that started a few years ago

[@lethargogpeterson4083]

I am wearing perfume but I am not fruit.

[@Bloody-Butterfly]

I love how self-aware monkey judge is

[@thelexicon7294]

"Let the record show that I am fairly close to completely losing it." Mood.

[@DuckiesDad08]

This is just stellar. Well written, well casted, and John Mulaney playing it straight is great.

[@chancemiller9340]

Present: cast/s Past: cast Past Participle: cast

[@DuckiesDad08]

@@chancemiller9340 casted*

[@elvistran4595]

You can be freaking sure the writings gonna be good when Mulaney hosts.

[@loveforeignaccents]

Still waiting for it.

[@Carlos-xz3vi]

Nope

[@rosequartz4102]

Damn right. Can he not just come back to write? Even part time? Don't kill me but this season needs it.

[@TheMusicalElitist]

@@loveforeignaccents Ok Trumper.

[@TheMusicalElitist]

@@Carlos-xz3vi Madea must be more your style.

[@VersinKettorix]

Mulaney's amble up to the bench was enough to get me rolling. That walk.

[@JessicaMiller-pc4dj]

🤣🤣🤣 That was next level.

[@UGAIMES]

Only John Mulaney could have pulled this off. Would’ve probably fell flat had anyone else attempted it. My favorite sketch of the night!

[@joejackson9986]

thanks!

[@dfrancer]

MAYBE Ferrell, but that’s about it. Mulaney killed it.

[@MarsCapone]

Not even Jim Brewer? Jim Carrey? Andy Serkis? Chris Kattan? Coco the ape? Imagination is cool

[@dfrancer]

@@MarsCapone No

[@DavidJoneswhynotgoglobal]

The precision of these jokes is wonderful, and no one could have delivered them more effectively than John Mulaney. Great sketch.

[@boojooo2340]

That's like the 1000th time I've read that EXACT line on EVERY SNL video. The EXACT word-for-word. Now THAT is a bad miracle, huh?

[@anjailbakeer]

I would like to see kyle as monkey judge, as well, but it was absolutely hilarious like this too

[@NoConsequenc3]

nah i would have been better, he's washed

[@evrybodybecool]

"Also let the record show that I am fairly close to completely losing it." Welcome to parenthood, John!

[@JessicaMiller-pc4dj]

This was my favourite line 😁.

[@wmyates17]

I truly believe that John Mulaney is *the* only person that could have made this sketch work

[@bettername2come]

I believe Josh Server from All That could also have pulled it off.

[@THNF89]

If Phil Hartman was alive this would have been perfect for him as well

[@johnindigo5477]

Check out Unfrozen caveman lawyer

[@aquamarine99911]

Seth MacFarlane would have been fine.

[@brianmuir8783]

You know he probably wrote this skit lol

[@victornewman06]

"I'm gonna throw sand to show dominance." What?!?!? 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@suspirodelmoro1430]

"I;m getting tired and feeling slightly cornered and this is all getting so, so dangerous" was my 2021 in a nutshell.

[@pegbutwin7189]

You said it!!

[@mikecarroll3538]

Mulaney has always said Caveman Lawyer was his all time favorite sketch, this really feels like a spiritual sequel/tribute to it, and I’m here for it.

[@TheRickbeni82]

I was sold as soon as I saw him walk in holding the bailiffs hand. Totally selling it!

[@privateauditor562]

I think the thing that makes this skit so funny is that the monkey jokes are based on real monkey behavior beyond "lol monkeys throw poop and eat bananas!"

[@kaptainzdragon5478]

Much like Beck's Baby Boss skits.

[@caseyrayharris.esquire489]

SMILING FROM EAR to ear and and from start to finish.. I love everyone in this sketch. Homerun! Bravo

[@girlyghoul]

Were you smiling? Or were you baring your teeth?😁

[@danicegewiss862]

@@girlyghoul You beat me to that comment. Lol

[@matthewjarek3026]

The whole show could've been just this and I would've had no complaints whatsoever.

[@DOPExPIRATE]

Yeah a very funny sketch!

[@benjerman4438]

Well said! I had tears in my eyes from this one.

[@ellenorchid01]

Even THIS judge was better than the one I had for my divorce! Hilarious. SNL does it again!!!! LOVE YOU ALL SO MUCH. Grateful for the laughs during thie tough time.

[@njnjhjh8918]

So you're saying you're single?

[@drushe1983]

I love the absurdity of this sketch, this is when SNL is at its best. It’s up there with Diner Lobster for me.

[@johannam535]

"Now, I have one many things "😂 Brilliant writing!

[@darcymcgaffic7812]

"Let the record show that this shiny thing was his and now it is mine, and so it goes into the newspaper with the cake. And now I have won many things and I know visually what I have." (nods authoritatively)

[@UkeCan1]

I heard it as "one-many" ... as in he can't count except "one" -> "many".

[@UkeCan1]

I watched again. It's definitely "one-many". He gestures it with his hand.

[@itoibo4208]

@@UkeCan1 i loved that. idk how to count, but i know what i have 😁

[@jasonlevesque6340]

This is one of the best sketches ever. I feel like every time John Mulaney hosts SNL he just uses the sketches he wrote that were cut.

[@danielrasmussen2167]

4 full laugh-out-louds for me during this sketch. Several chuckles as well. This is SNL, yes? Well done.

[@canaisyoung3601]

Yes, this is SNL. Every once in a while, it can have funny stuff.

[@alstronomer]

YESS

[@WhyTheHorseface]

Why would you ever watch something that you don’t find funny? I don’t understand these people who comment on SNL posts saying “this show hasn’t been funny in 30 years”. Why are you doing something you haven’t enjoyed for most of your life?? This is why the world sucks.

[@danielrasmussen2167]

@@WhyTheHorseface to get straight to the point. You came to my comment with a bias. That's not at all what I said. I complimented a very funny sketch and made a tongue-in-cheek comment about the narrative surrounding SNL. To be clear, I check out most of current SNL on KZbin. I don't find most of the sketches to be particularly funny. Your comment reveals that you probably get a kick, for whatever reason, out of blowing other peoples' internet comments way out of proportion. "This is why the world sucks???" Jesus, man. I don't know what else to say. Get a grip, for starters?

[@Amanda-kd1zr]

@@danielrasmussen2167 They blew it WAY out of proportion at the end😬 but I could also assume they're someone just frustrated with people watching and commenting negatively instead just letting things be when they clearly don't like something, after an extended period of time(I think it's pretty obnoxious too). It's hard to read "tongue-in-cheek" in dryly written online comments, so it was hard to know if it's a "joke" about the narrative or just contributing to the narrative. Especially when you clarify that you don't enjoy "most" of the sketches. There are hundreds of them and everyone has a different sense of humor, and there are those who think bc they don't find "the majority" funny, and others (and there are plenty) do, they're objectively bad and the other people are dumb. NOT SAYING THAT'S WHAT *YOU* SAID but it's easy to make assumptions like that when people go out of their way to give *backhanded* compliments. Do what you want but people can always make assumptions from impersonal online writing. I'm sure I'll get some aimed at me for my comment but luckily I don't care lol

[@tonycavanagh1929]

The court recognise the shape it normally associates with treats. This is very funny.

[@DansChan995]

Its Mulaney's delivery. He's got amazing delivery!!

[@sidoniegabrielle269]

as a petsitter who sees people far too confused about how animals work too often, i am honestly siding with the monkey judge

[@georgebarry8640]

The Monkey Judge Rules!

[@FITforaKING777]

This is classic SNL....I love this skit so much. John Mulany is back and better than ever.

[@risenfromthepyre]

John has always been one of the best writers on the show and skits like this or "lobster in a diner" just how good he is.

[@katherine5207]

he didnt write this. please dont destroy did.

[@risenfromthepyre]

@@katherine5207 I apologize. I thought it was him,

[@brianmorton9419]

@@katherine5207 is it possible he pitched some lines? PDD may have come up with the premise and most of the sketch but somehow I get a Mulaney vibe from the line “unless that surprise witness is a ratty old stuffed animal for me to violate…”

[@katherine5207]

@@brianmorton9419 haha yeah he's not credited, but it's possible for sure. the thing is also though that mulaney's delivery is so distinctive he can make every line sound original

[@chancemiller9340]

@@katherine5207- How do you find who is credited for writing the sketches? I've tried to look this up before, but haven't figured out the process. (Up until now, I thought that you just had to know a writer for the show and ask them.)

[@TamboSlice1]

This sketch was perfection. Tango love baby!

[@Zordon06]

Loved this. A sketch like this could've fit in any era of SNL honestly.

[@evane8534]

“no gummo, tango” great delivery

[@shoshannavanleeuwen1369]

I never tire of this sketch

[@marcalvarez4890]

This skit was....oddly accurate about chimp behavior and psychology. Someones been reading wikipedia!

[@Heyitzkenni]

Oh absolutely!!

[@catherineeng7036]

i studied nonhuman primates in undergrad and i thoroughly enjoyed this skit!

[@kimberlyscott6354]

Except chimpanzees aren't monkeys. Minor point, doesn't really matter.

[@Angie-Pants]

@@kimberlyscott6354 "Monkey Judge" rolls off the tongue better than "Chimp Judge." I think that's as deep as it gets.

[@girlyghoul]

@@Angie-Pants Truth. In Anthropology there are different classifications of primates and chimps are not monkeys. In Comedy-Everything is Monkey!

[@ryantorney5581]

I loved this skit wayyyyy more than I thought I would Mullany is brilliant here.

[@actualhumangirl]

This had no business being as awesome as it was. Mulaney's hosting is just killer, as always.

[@t_hatch28]

I can’t stop watching this sketch! Can we please get more monkey judge!

[@mizstories9646]

Honestly one of my favorite sketches ever. Of all SNL history. The concept, the acting, the writing, it was all perfect. Idk who else other than John Mulaney could have pulled this character off this well. That entire sketch was just perfectly understated. They didn't make it all campy, and it was even funnier for it!!

[@shadefalcon8237]

Yeah, I turned to my friend after this one and said, that's an all timer. I had to pause it after "I won the juice" I was laughing so hard

[@salvagemonster3612]

It’s weak at best.

[@shadefalcon8237]

This is mid your honor

[@mizstories9646]

Hey guess what, you can't tell me how to form an opinion. I said it's one of MY favorites. So even if you think it's a burning pile of entrails it's still one of my favorites.

[@LycanLink]

Strong "Caveman Lawyer" vibes, and I love it.

[@coachjpark]

Reminds me of Phil Hartman's "I'm just a simple caveman thawed out by your scientists, but I do know my client deserves $1.2 million in punitive and compensatory damages."

[@andrewgrove1691]

That was this reminded me of too

[@silvergir89]

With hints of Lionel Hutz.

[@scottbott655]

Thanks for that memorable line. Phil was my favorite on SNL

[@coachjpark]

@@scottbott655 Loved his Clinton impersonation. The McDonald's Clinton SNL sketch is a classic!

[@scottbott655]

@@coachjpark yup. And his Ronald Reagan, Ed McMahon, Charleston Heston to Anal retentive chef. I miss that guy

[@mgsPWlover]

This feels like classic SNL in a good way

[@OvSpP]

I’m gonna find a way to work ‘I know visually what I have.’ Into a conversation.

[@carleeelizabeth]

"let the record show that this shiny thing is now mine"

[@topangacreek]

I just finished a week of jury duty and was mentally spent in the process, this is exactly what I needed. Strong cast work and Mulaney shines here.

[@jacobhill9967]

This episode is the funniest SNL has been in recent memory.

[@salvagemonster3612]

And that says it all

[@Tyrin448]

Idk. that Will Forte episode was super hilarious

[@emmy182]

Thought this was gonna be stupid but it was actually quite hilarious I am pleasantly surprised

[@theaviary238]

This was the funniest skit ever! The man is a comedic genius.

[@derjukee]

This is easily the best skit I’ve seen in a long time. The confidence with which he said “I got the juice” 😂😂😂 Amazing!

[@axelkyster2642]

Except that he said "I WON the juice"... And SNL does "sketches", not skits....haven't we been through this many times, people?? You and your little brother did "skits" for your grandma...and she would give you a hard candy...😁

[@derjukee]

@@axelkyster2642 My deepest apologies; I lost myself. I forgot I was commenting on a youtube video, where can I send the check?

[@axelkyster2642]

@@derjukee Cash is fine. Or bananas...

[@rebecca8525]

This gives new meaning to “Scopes monkey trial.”

[@robertpiekosz7470]

I actually thought that is was going to parody the trial lol. But this took it up another 10 levels lmfao

[@cranjismcbasketball2565]

John Mulaney nailed it in this sketch. I don't think another actor but him could've delivered it this great in this sketch!

[@themontypython9540]

The court recognised the shape he normally associates with treats 😀

[@fessendenful]

SNL is having a great season. Really enjoyed this. Thanks

[@carmenowens3375]

"I won the juice". 😂😂😂

[@SecretWars98]

“The Court appreciates the Clarification” “Let the record show this shiny thing was his & is now mine” *Yes, we Love Judge as well* 😆😉💯

[@bigtog8188]

This screams early 90's SNL and it's glorious.

[@hrmmmmmm]

I love how when Mulaney hosts he obviously takes a very active role in the sketch writing again. This is a 100% Mulaney sketch.

[@alexiss1457]

This is easily one of the funniest sketches in quite a while

[@Fab-Jr]

I always come back to this at least once every week 😂

[@deelee1569]

This is classic SNL, back n the day, Caveman lawyer sht😄😃

[@kdub1242]

Your modern comments frighten and confuse me. My primitive brain cannot grasp these ideas...

[@therabbithat]

"no one look me in the eye, do not make any noises that I do not know" "I have one many things, I know visually what I have." So, like, this is just me

[@P__114]

Did he nearly break when he said “and I won the juice”? 😂

[@fka.climate]

“And now I have one many things.” Gold.

[@willienelsongonzalez4609]

This sketch is just pure genius!

[@alien2640]

They used actual ASL and I really appreciate that

[@anneefreres3299]

This was that top notch niche writimg only John can inspire. HILARIOUS

[@ImpatientBen]

I've seen this sketch like 10 times, I don't know why I keep coming back to it...Best line: -Although I smell like fruit I am not fruit -The court appreciates the clarificaion

[@terriwalters6327]

"I'm fairly close to completely losing it". I will be putting this on a tshirt.

[@Xvzfsd]

I learned a lot of things about monkeys that I also always knew.

[@pollsfriend]

It goes without saying that John Mulaney is a national treasure

[@oldrrocr]

glad you're back, John.

[@countydown75]

This is so stupid and I loved every second of it

[@Dan__W]

Whoever thought to put those glasses on him needs a raise. 🤣

[@tcu1099]

Honestly, that hair looks really good on him

[@steveconn]

Good character walk in; Mulaney's usual immersion into character seals it lol. Shout out to anthros dealing in this milieu.

[@sophiejleonard]

This is so strangely specific but that just makes it all the more hilarious

[@anticsgarage5230]

This is the dumbest thing I've ever seen. I loved every second of it.

[@mott411]

I hope every time John hosts they do one of these

[@DrDespicable]

Or "Monkey Judge: the Musical"!

[@LarryDavid47]

oh they will

[@cyonto01]

You are baaaby. Judge loooove baby.

[@iamskippy]

*Old school❣️ I can see Phil Hartman loving that❗️* _Congrats on your continued recovery_ *John* #5TimersClub #Recovery

[@cmw12]

Damned fine sketch. Writing makes a difference. We'll know SNL has learned this lesson only if we don't see ten carbon copies of Monkey Trial because people liked the first one.

[@lh3540]

"I won the juice." 😂

[@robertdavis3036]

Honestly, this should probably be a reoccurring skit. This was great.

[@kmk403]

The jury finds this absolutely hilarious and astonishing accurate.

[@wadball]

This has instantly elevated to one of my favorite ever SNL skits! "I know visually what I have" LOL

[@henryemrich7209]

"I am wearing perfume, but I am *not* fruit!" Gonna be honest: I'm not exactly sure why I find that particular line to be funny as hell....but it absolutely cracks me up every time. Just sayin'.

[@hectorvargasjr.3578]

When he's baring his teeth 😂😂😂

[@robkunkel8833]

The second time I watched. What a strange mind wrote this. John’s writing is amazing. In a way, this reminds me of 20 years court practice.

[@davidlawlor4317]

This is a masterpiece. A perfect sketch. Even down to Keenans "well I have some good news for you judge" to seal the deal at the end. Brilliant.

[@neghiethervil5606]

This is the silliest most insane hilarious thing EVER! 😆😆😆

[@allisoncastle]

God James Austin Johnson is soooo good at keeping a straight face it’s unbelievable haha! The first maybe like minute or so I was worried this was gonna be so stupid/annoying/frustratingly corny lol but it was so damn funny

[@Dozah58]

The look/facial expression Melissa does at the end after her side wins is so priceless and adorable