Nadeen: Augustus General Emergency Room - SNL

Emergency Room admissions nurse Nadeen (Cheri Oteri) asks the critically injured patients (Tracy Morgan, Tim Meadows, Chris Parnell) to "simmah down now," which is the same message that the doctor (Julianna Marguiles) tells them. Aired 02/12/00
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[@tomchrisfield7348]

How did Cheri Oterri never get her own comedy series. She could read the phone book and make it funny.

[@robertweinmann1657]

Woman

[@randallbevansr5200]

Probably wanted too much money?

[@danman1809]

She was the best.

[@square-on-wheels]

She made a couple pilots that didn't get picked up.

[@nedmerrill6228]

Simmer Down now

[@rysoucie2]

This is still my favorite skit of all time. Cheri Oteri is hilarious. I say simmer down now at least once a day. 2:07 is legendary.

[@will.a.benjamin]

Cheri Oteri is a very underrated SNL cast member. Love her.

[@Godstone93]

Help one of my favourites

[@Anomalouzs]

Simmah doawhn nauh

[@kerrazee]

I agree. Wondering why we arent allowed to view Collette Reardon

[@asmrcritique6565]

@burteriksson short longevity

[@kendallkind]

She's a genius.

[@ObamAmerican48]

Cheri Oteri is the most underrated SNL cast member. She was a riot.

[@donnadimuro9427]

I can't agree more. She makes one face and I'm dying nevermind when she says simma don nah.

[@geegleed1636]

Cecily strong dont get enough credit either

[@antmagor]

@@geegleed1636 Ma’am this thread be about Oteri, your sass be not appreciated up in the KZbin for’em. I’ma gonna have to ask you to simmema don-na, Hear!

[@geegleed1636]

@@antmagor lol that was her best work

[@denieledwards6893]

SHE IS BRIILENT.

[@williedavidwashingtonjr8218]

Everybody simmah down now 😂😂😂

[@jamarturner60]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@markjackson6134]

Worse, it's closer to, "Simmah Dah Nah!!!":):)

[@kentnyc]

"Take ya hand now...take ya hand now!"

[@AmethystEyes]

KentNYC best part

[@jedendwatrzy4189]

so many great lines here but that's the funniest one!

[@HanahanRocketz23]

"Where da brake?! Use it nah!" LMAO

[@deadeye4520]

Cheri Oteri was such a hoot! The cheerleader thing, simmer down now, and a slew of other hilarious characters.

[@Sponsorship4u2]

Rita Delvecchio & Nadine were my fave characters. I also like her pill popping character! Now THAT was hilarious

[@elyneburns2224]

​@@Sponsorship4u2Collette was the hypochondriac

[@hannahrachelxo2281]

"Daytona five hunnA?" 😂😂😂😂😂

[@SophieTheBagel1984]

This is the era of SNL that I grew up on. I miss these days. It was hilarious. My whole family would say Simmah Down Naow.

[@ruth7603]

Simmah!

[@ryanangelo8392]

Patient says "I have an HMO," nurse then gives him a copy of "War and Peace" and says "sit yaself down" and gives him back his severed hand in a bag of ice. Lol!

[@ianswift3521]

I wish receptionists were this amusing

[@lucu01]

your sasss is unappreciated here

[@jacksongrainger9926]

lucu01 so before your other wrist becomes SHATTERED i suggest u SIMMA DON NA

[@hotgritz4sho]

lucu01 So many jewels here! My 2 faves are "Where da break?" And "What a beaver do to a log?"

[@katherined800]

But Cheri's is MUCH appreciated!

[@ottomatic3123]

Cheri was outstanding on SNL. Too bad she left too soon. Her and Will Ferrell were a legendary duo.

[@johannesbols57]

She's hinted it was a toxic environment.

[@ottomatic3123]

@@johannesbols57 Hm, the only reason I ever heard was that she wanted to star in movies, but if it wasn't in front of my face then I wouldn't know. I never looked into it. I'll have to do a search and hopefully learn a little.

[@leob4403]

​@@johannesbols57a high stress and high pressure environment rather, you are expected to write sketches and perform every week, and as any creative endeavour there is no guarantee that you will succeed. it's not exactly a matter of flipping burgers the right way for x amount of hours will secure your steady job. So I don't really get how you would expect it to be anything else than what it is?

[@jaysoulxselah8260]

Sound like a Louisiana cajun😂😂😂

[@johnnyatab]

Take your hand now!!!! LMAO. She was the best.

[@richardscott4318]

no blood on the clipboard, now!

[@ariesleorising9421]

I'm southern ( Texas) and I think this is so funny. Simmer down!! My grandmother used to tell us to simmer down when we got too active as kids.

[@user-bn7bk5mw4s]

How about "hush yo mouf" South carolina and ky

[@jayceeo673]

Cheri has got to host SNL, bring back this character.

[@waynej2608]

Has she ever? I can't recall. I would like to think I'd remember, given that I always admired her. But, I may have missed it. Well, dammit, she needs to!

[@kathleenirish]

@@waynej2608 she has not guest hosted

[@lheid]

OMG i would die for cheri to host and bring back all of her characters

[@healthywealthy4620]

There's beef between them. It'll never happen sadly.

[@timothyfloogle]

simmah dann Nah!

[@Networkengie]

I miss Cheri o'terri.

[@hotgritz4sho]

I totally agree with you. Best years were with her on the show.

[@MichaelWilliams-mr2kv]

she was awesome, my personal favorite is the drug lady,makeup half done (badly)she needed a grocery cart to carry all her medicine bottles. always hoped she'd get a show from that character. I know a couple little ladies like that. and there,but for the grace of GOD,go i

[@geralyne9042]

mike weinstein Me too! Hilarious lady.

[@RoyalTy37]

Me too she was the best sadly her career didn't really go anywhere after snl but it would be cool if she host a show

[@DreamPierre]

ME TOO!...Got the pleasure of being her stand in once.

[@VideoAmericanStyle]

Cheri paved the way for every Kate McKinnon character.

[@hotgritz4sho]

OMG! This cracks me up every time I watch it! Cheri Oteri was one of SNL's funniest ladies and very under rated.

[@EngelbertEdelholz]

I have a whole new appreciation for Julianna Margulies based entirely on this performance.

[@circuitmonkey724]

Thats who it was ! It was driving me crazy!

[@okonh0wp]

no one ever reads the description?

[@asmrcritique6565]

@@okonh0wp I do!!

[@wyvernwhisperer1011]

I LOVE Nadeen skits! I wish SNL made new ones...

[@hotgritz4sho]

Wyvern Whisperer Nadine skits were jewels. I miss Cheri on this show.

[@Sponsorship4u2]

Collette Reardon was also a hilarious character she is so talented

[@GavinsMarineMom]

Timeless, brilliant comedienne.

[@loveforeignaccents]

OMG, I can't stop watching this - so funny!!!!

[@mizztree81]

Cheri is one of my top all-time favorite SNL alum PERIOD. Just so freaking hysterical!

[@CuriousGoodsJessica]

Oh man, simmer down was my grandma's expression and she would say it condescendingly, drove me insane! But I'd give anything to have her here again to say it to me.

[@Altavilla22Mike]

Jessica Pisetsky sorry I stopped reading your comment after you admitted you are a lesbian

[@christownsend7552]

Simmer Down Now!!

[@DreamPierre]

I would love to do this skit!

[@davidhooper7215]

Same Jess : (

[@paulwilkinson8977]

That escalated quickly.

[@marthacaldera5865]

She is so funny with simmer down I love her

[@kennethhall9202]

Simmer it down now that’s what I am going to start telling people that get on my last nerve

[@ShadowTiburon]

It's GOLD 🤣

[@piustwelfth]

There's no "it".

[@kennethhall9202]

If I want to Say it I Will simmer down now

[@christylynch6087]

Hahaha, I couldn’t help but watch this while waiting in the emergency room with back pain. I had half mind to tell the doctor, “Simmer down na.” Pahahaha.

[@staceymackinnon9366]

2:23 "You're a freak." "Simma." 😄

[@j-kane5922]

Cheri Oteri...Kristen Wiig...Rachelle Dratch... my favorite women of SNL

[@Rob_Kates]

I'd also include Molly Shannon and Jan Hooks.

[@rr7firefly]

Tina Fey, Jan Hooks, and all-time great Gilda Radner... my favorite women of SNL

[@waynej2608]

@@rr7firefly Actually, given it's lengthy history, I'd say it would be easier to list snl gals who weren't amazingly funny. I can't think of any, off the top. But, my favorites are Gilda Radner, Cheri Oteri, well all the ones who've been mentioned already. Julia Louise-Dreyfus, Maya Rudolph, Laraine Newman, Naseem Pedrad, Ana Gestyer, Cecily Strong, etc.

[@brianmallen8887]

Yep, some people just have insane comedic talent. Cheri Oteri is one. "Simma down nah" what she does with her body and voice...Kate McCinnon's "Sheila Savauge" another. Every thing Kristin Wig did of course. They're just great comedic actors. And all of them are low key off camera. They wire into something funny and, in my opinion, profound. Think about it.

[@sagasitches6730]

rachel dratch is great, even more underrated than oteri

[@ALLforLOVE13]

My brother in law ALWAYS said this when I was a kid! I finally know why 🤣🤣🤣

[@kristinwolf1165]

Where da brake. Where da brake. Use it nah 😂

[@greato80]

Great character! Cheri was a gem.

[@juicer67]

I keep watching this over and over. It’s hilarious. I live in the South; Cheri and Julianna aren’t far off.

[@ecosmith7852]

Whe tha brake!?! WHE THA BRAKE!?!

[@J.Strantz]

"Simmer down nah!" 😂 Omg. I forgot about this.

[@cilcullen129]

The best "simma don na" ever!! Siiimmmm maaa donnnn naa! Simma don na!

[@johnpelletier7641]

The great Cheri Oteri.

[@NaturalDivineGoddess]

*"Last Chance 4 DA MUNNY!!"*

[@FlyRoni]

Cheri Oteri was the funniest female comic on there since Gilda Radner

[@lynz45]

I just saw her do Barbara Walters on CNN New Year Eve Live! She is so funny! 😂

[@ThunderPants13]

Q: Who is this queen of disco? A: Donna Summer.... Q: And how does her name appear in the phonebook? A: Summer, Donna Nah stretch it out nah Suuumer, Dooonna That's right, simmaaaah dahnnnaaaaaahhh!!!!!

[@YoungInfamous]

Omg, I remember when this originally aired 😂

[@dhamilton7839]

Good times!

[@outcast566]

Take ya hand now, take ya hand now lmao.

[@Anonymous87744]

Omg Cheri Oteri classic Character 😂😂😂😂

[@randomactivities5373]

Cheri O’Teri was the best. She needs a series or movie or something.

[@pghcream]

I wish these skits had closed captioning. I’m hard of hearing but I can still appreciate the humor!!

[@nrodry76]

I love her “Simma down na” 🤣🤣🤣

[@margoomahony9565]

Julianna Margulies is so good in this. I love Nadeen.

[@ladeedacook]

She fucking cracks me up!

[@veenus93]

"Take ya hand na!"

[@pamsteffgen1521]

I have had the pleasure of watching since Oct 75. She is one of Favs!!!! Ever!!

[@gracjanrotke]

Cheri kicks ass!!

[@gwenUTUBE]

I always remind myself to ‘simmahdan-nah’ when things get rough-nah! 😂

[@NaturalDivineGoddess]

*"U best SIMMER!!"* 🍳

[@heidigraney4075]

Ding ding ding...you got ourselves a winna!...oh I won! LMFAO!!

[@NaturalDivineGoddess]

*"Can't YA here not hear??"* 😁🤤😆

[@diamonddetails9445]

TIMELESS 💯

[@user1982]

I still say "Simma down naw"

[@Chris_like_it_not]

Happy Belated Birthday to Cheri.9-19-62 PA.Wow!lots of SNL alum birthdays this week.

[@maxtheknife]

The silliness of this made it funny.

[@aandc9800]

man, this is my first time in years watching this video, lol it brings back soooo many memories

[@zzzaaayyynnn]

HILARIOUS and classic...should have more views...Cheri Oteri was great

[@aarondigby5054]

Cheri Oteri is hilariously funny, smdh. SNL hit it the park

[@jesserothbeind950]

Simmah + down = SIMMAH DOWN NAH!!!

[@Jaymindrew1990]

SIMMAUHH DUUUH NUUHHH!!!

[@tracyfrederick5606]

My favorite cast member ever 😂😂😂😂😂

[@fairmeliboea425]

Top SNL of all time! I use it all the time!! 🤣👏😂

[@arturomillan]

Thanks for this!!!!

[@PlayRightParent]

Cheri is hilarious!

[@adam631]

She is an absolute fucking genius. Amazing talent!

[@jackiehooks8613]

That cracks me up when she says looks like you cracked your noggin now.

[@kgbmsu]

i literally use the phrase simma down now at least 3 times daily...thanks cheri

[@lilcrittle7516]

Cheri Oteri is my cousin I'm sure she would love to hear all these good things well if she hasn't already she's done so much I'm sure it's hard to keep track🤷‍♀️ I really don't keep up but I'm sure she appreciates everything

[@ryangettig274]

Cheri Oteri will always be appreciated-she is wonderful:)

[@ownpetard8379]

Simmer down nah! You done skipped the puncuashun. You go back there and put some puncuashun in that there com-mint. Simmer down! You had tiiiime to put in an emogee I see, but not a second spent on a comma or a period! Simmer down. Nah!

[@grawakendream8980]

This is basically anyone you'll ever encounter who is completely unaware of how much an asshole they're being.

[@tigerlilly573]

These were the best years of SNL!!!

[@ktoner2592]

Love her, she is just the best,❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@ronaldk.wileyjr.5476]

This is one of my favorites...ever! Lmao!

[@roastbeafman87]

"Take ya hand nah!" 😂

[@jaezeejl]

My favorite character on SNL

[@MrJoseoz]

Love this FOREVER

[@alterbridgefan99]

The best!! "TAKE YO HAN NA, TAKE YO HAN NA"!!

[@rcole6679]

Love her!

[@kalakala-nh6cb]

I just realized who taught Tracy Morgan his expressions

[@cgr88m]

Cheri oteri was one of my childhood crushes lol

[@randyking3057]

Dude's got an HMO so she gave him War & Peace. I'm rolling

[@Godstone93]

I love these scetchs

[@tkalbfeld1]

Cheri Oteri IS my All Time Favorite!!!!

[@tabbyo1613]

She was the best lol

[@catherinecowell8570]

Absolutely the greatest!! 🙏🎥🙏

[@HardluckHutch]

Brilliant...

[@lakellitalakellita9506]

Jimmy Fallon was so young here.

[@HunterBidenCocaineBag]

Probably the only time he stayed in character. He was (and still is) annoying as crap!

[@misfitbrit1989]

That's not Fallon

[@k_slater]

@@misfitbrit1989 he was pushing the wheel chair

[@robhill9336]

This is my favorite character of Cheri Oteri.

[@DimitriosChannel]

What amazes me with this sketch & her other ones on SNL with her is the three looks................ 1 Being her looking at the camera's directly while talking, 2 inside the sketch area/room and 3 being her looking at the other actors. I wish I can be a writer on SNL, I have so many idea's.

[@justinw.4566]

I can't seem to simmer down now I love it God bless her for real and thank you SNL for all your years of this funny ass s*** that you have Supply me with since I was born in 78 now I'm going to sit down and simmer down now

[@shortyshark1]

Justin w. Lol👍

[@nevillejudecharles3357]

Everbody! Simmer Down Naw!!!