Please Don’t Destroy - AI - SNL

After a hard drive malfunction ruins Emma Stone’s Please Don’t Destroy video, AI technology comes to the rescue.
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#SNL #EmmaStone #SNL49 #NoahKahan

[@aaronpennington2623]

Punkie's line "You look just like a lot of the women in my DMs" was the low-key best line of the sketch

[@CreativeC13]

So true 😂😂

[@mrbearhug143]

That line put me over hahaha

[@thedamagewillbecontrolled]

I love the ongoing joke of every famous woman falling for Martin lmao

[@royalxjade]

Lol right?! I half-expected Lizzo to come in all like heck no that’s my man haha

[@clugoharris]

but Martin has the charm and the sex appeal of a scarecrow 🌽

[@The1AndOnlyGoldenboy]

@@clugoharris Why are you saying that like it's an insult? Scarecrows are VERY charming!

[@clugoharris]

@@The1AndOnlyGoldenboy furthermore Martin’s penis tip is way too red, at least that’s what his doctor said ❌💥😤

[@christopherweise438]

@@clugoharris - Scarecrows need love too.

[@98bocinas]

Marcello as Ben is nightmare fuel lmao

[@TheCrooksandCastle]

ay, mi familia

[@Quanze]

Love the call back to Punkie not knowing anything about celebrities.

[@bluebellbeatnik4945]

that's a thing?

[@paintrainfunhousetwo]

@@bluebellbeatnik4945it was during a weekend update, she came on with Mikey Day. Don’t remember which update, I’ll come back with the title once I’ve found it.

[@xxxafterglow]

@@bluebellbeatnik4945Weekend Update segment w Punkie and Mikey Day

[@MistressNilah]

​@@bluebellbeatnik4945Yeah. It had the vibe of being a last minute space-filler when they couldn't come up with anything else before the deadline, but it was so genuine and endearing that it ended up being really fun to watch.

[@terrancekayton007]

@@bluebellbeatnik4945yeah, and generally black people don’t know, care or follow any of that zhit. So it’s like a shoutout to our people #WeOutHere #WeMadeIt

[@FTNChicken]

Marcello just speaking exclusively in Spanish is what really got me

[@louislux]

He said he is white as a ghost but women still love him 🤣🤣

[@brianmayerchak1677]

idk, seems like the only joke he can make "I'm Latino"

[@cilantrho]

no that was ben

[@kjkiefcakes1847]

​@@brianmayerchak1677that may or may not be a fair assessment of his material as a comedian, I don't know him that well, but that instinctive notion to just do that to create the desired juxtaposition for the bit was great. To the point that someone probably wrote that and he just did it wonderfully.

[@Knulppage]

@@brianmayerchak1677 DUDE!!! Finally someone gets it! I agree 100%

[@amdrewgamer]

ben: *speaking spanish* martin: "i knew you'd say that, YOU ALWAYS SAY THAT" 😂😂😂

[@lyricsalone1]

😂😂😂😂

[@laalaa99stl]

So glad Marcello and Punky will still be fairly compensated for their AI avatar performances thanks to the SAG-AFTRA gains.

[@justinkoenig1706]

Aren’t Emma and Ben the ones who will receive compensation for use of their AI likenesses?

[@JaredKMarkowitz]

Lmaoooo

[@SyzygyNoon]

It’s very complicated. Fortunately, there’s an AI for that. Weird ish narrowly avoided.🫣

[@1ManNamedDan]

Word. I hope Hermione gets paid too.

[@SyzygyNoon]

@@1ManNamedDan She deserves it. I loved her in Beauty and the Beast.❤️🌈

[@nicholasgarrick8855]

Punkie's " gimme a kiss you tall harry potter looking bitch was the best line of the sketch i was dying😂😂😂.

[@dayeeoliver]

A tribute to Leslie Jones and Kyle Mooney love story 😂

[@abigailgex9782]

Literally!

[@mercer345]

Caught that too 😂

[@supremeburgersims]

Wait where

[@Knulppage]

@@supremeburgersims Punkie aggressively going after a nerdy looking white boy...it's of the same mold and it is funny.

[@sincerelyJayD]

They fact that the AI generated Emma’s face is wiggling about and glitching is hilarious 😂😂

[@calvinsaxon5822]

Yes, it's so funny that the AI is bad rather than good. Ha ha. (Yawn)

[@Marcquito]

youre so miserable@@calvinsaxon5822

[@vikio452]

I know a bit about special effects so to me the hilarious and cringy thing is that it took more work. Like, it's mimicking an automatic video filter, but the SNL editors actually had to work overtime to make this monstrosity happen.

[@djclawson]

I really love the Chaotic Good energy Punkie brings to the show.

[@clvrswine]

Lame. Cringe, really. Please re-access your outlook.

[@dr.loomis4221]

She's easily one of the worst cast members in SNL history

[@liv.s.]

​@@dr.loomis4221 why do you say that?

[@MeloniousThunk]

She’s so New Orleans. Hits me right in the hometown nostalgia each and every time she speaks… and you can always tell when she wrote a sketch (I’m looking at you, Lisa from Temecula).

[@demidohner6215]

I don’t think I have ever seen her be funny in anything lol

[@PlatinumState]

"Yeah its me, Amanda Stones" 😂

[@adamstailey1330]

I don't think I've ever seen a bad snl sketch from these guys. Glad they are getting more time on the show.

[@BEARD3DBEANIEE]

Just wished their movie was bearable to watch. I think I stopped about halfway. Honestly they should've done a slightly more serious type humor like DATE NIGHT

[@ramirezproductions0826]

I agree. No matter what people may say about these guys, I think they always make every show better with their skits! 😊

[@camrynhamme]

A lot of the skits now are written by them and Sarah squirm to my understanding that’s that also helps why they’re a lot more bearable to watch now.

[@bluesky973]

@@BEARD3DBEANIEEdon’t judge it without seeing the whole thing!

[@lebowskithor]

Awesome how they got Hermione, Harry Potter, Ron, and Neville to be in one skit together.

[@jacobpetote6514]

Punkie taking a shot in the middle of shooting scene gets me every time 😂

[@samquinn1770]

How could Martin betray Lizzo like this?

[@PhillyFrank1]

Oh, to be in the room when these guys are brainstorming. Their humor is so quirky and out of left field, and hilarious concepts are so perfectly executed. They never disappoint.

[@koleyw932]

My husband doesn't get it. I don't know why I love it, guess because I'm visual.

[@BootyWonka]

bro is doing spins on it

[@gideonkimbrel7181]

It’s special because of how unique it is

[@JBrotsis1]

I don’t watch every SNL sketch, but I always make sure to tune into each week’s PDD sketch.

[@justinkoenig1706]

My Spanish isn't great but I think Marcello (as Ben) said "Puede que ser un blanco como un fantasma pero las mujeres todavía me aman" meaning "I may be white like a ghost but women still love me"

[@bigshel99]

I knew you’d say that…. You always say that. 😂

[@zammich3649]

3 months later but i believe it was "puede que sea" rather than "puede que ser"

[@ciudadri]

It's amazing how AI made us think that Emma was there. I can't even notice which parts are AI generated and which aren't. AI is really a scary thing

[@chuckaudio3191]

PDD + Punkie is too funny! This is next level PDD! Marcello killed it too.

[@Nickel138]

Punkie: It’s about to be like that one time in college. 😂😂😂☠️☠️☠️

[@MelodicQuest]

Props to Punkie, she nailed all of Emma Stone's mannerisms

[@ChristopherGeryak]

Wingardium Leviosa😂 the way Punkie delivered that line was so funny, lmao

[@zoren1900]

2:36 😂🤣🤣😆😆 Hahahahahahaaha!!!!

[@Cheekiemoney]

Happy for Martin and Punkie!

[@derekrobertperez]

The ending literally had me in tears,😂😂😂!!! please don't destroy crew are the best part of the show!!!!!

[@elliotness981]

Hats off to Martin for writing in a kiss with Emma Stone

[@wahjidnasser7265]

i now watch these guy's skit first, every weekend. its like a continued tv show

[@amonrodriguez3518]

Yes a continued tv show that isn’t funny

[@RavenclawNimbus]

@@amonrodriguez3518That was such a sad attempt at making fun of SNL

[@amonrodriguez3518]

@@RavenclawNimbus I didn’t make fun of SNL, I made fun of this weak sketch. And it’s every weekend it sucks. As in they haven’t made one good one

[@kengeorgejones6855]

One of my favorite pieces from them (along with the one they did with Pete at the start of the season) in a while. So good to see Punkie being used well this season.

[@ichispaceRomantic]

"I'm the shortest in the group, I need this!" bwahahahah 😂

[@ramirezproductions0826]

Please don’t destroy, you done it again! They definitely captured how crazy AI would be. When I saw Marcello and Punkie as Ben and Emma, I instantly died laughing. These guys are definitely the funniest people on the face of the earth! 😂

[@hobo393]

wait is this a joke or fr

[@dylanmartin440]

bot comment lmao

[@JimBobe]

Nahhh this is their worst one yet tbh

[@LiINammmm]

Nepo kids

[@clvrswine]

Bot comment.

[@kingnobody8539]

The Glass To The Head Was Priceless.......😂😂😂

[@patiencekillz]

i love how it’s always martin who’s having a relationship with the host

[@katietuohy7846]

Punky Johnson saying Hermione killed me

[@Sippix]

The close up at 0:38 with complete silence is so funny

[@TheElusiveReality]

"you look like a lot of the women in my DMs" lmfao

[@JonSanders]

You think Punkie was tryna figure out a way to spin this sketch into her having to kiss Emma somehow??? 😂

[@commandercaptain4664]

Same matter cannot occupy same space. Them's TimeCop rules!

[@mbryanf]

Marcelo’s AI had me busting out laughing so hard

[@emilyfu3729]

NOOOO MARTIN WHAT ABOUT LIZZO 😭

[@marcelagarcia3925]

The best of Please Don't Destroy so far, and that's saying something!!!!

[@meganf1213]

One of the best please don't destroy so far. This is quality content

[@1personiam]

Bencello looking like Ron Weasley in a PS1 game

[@Cable-Tie]

This is such a diss on AI replacing the artists. A big middle finger to the AI

[@JamieMurphy25]

Especially as this was one of the reasons the writers and actors went on strike earlier this year, plus I don't know if you heard about deep fakes used for scams on social media (such as "Tom Hanks" selling dental insurance).

[@nicolaofmiddlewest159]

I don't know who Punkie and Mercello are, but I'm glad to be finding out. Always exciting to see new cast members and these two are pretty darn great!

[@MitchDussault]

So glad they got the actors from Goldeneye 64 back together again!

[@Aegorraasreturned]

Best comment

[@mchevre]

LOL omg first thing I thought when I saw this was "looks like the faces from Goldeneye on N64"

[@crypto_que]

Been watching SNL since I was a kid. This show continuously evolves & is the cutting edge of comedy.

[@truhhhhhhhokIII3]

Idk why this was so funny for me but i was dying the whole time

[@juliadplume3097]

The funniest part was the bottle breaking over the head.

[@jmsmith1767]

0:47 I like that they used Punkie’s complete lack of pop culture knowledge in the sketch lol it’s wild the shit the doesn’t know.

[@dereckjoshsimplicio888]

Its always Martin gets the lady. He even gets John Higgins. Lol

[@sidoniemanyfoba1654]

Oh my lord, my belly hurts ftom laughing, whose idea was this?😂😂😂😂

[@laurenw.8178]

The ending with Martin and Punkie was so unexpected 😂

[@user-nk5bw8fw6g]

Amanda Stones.... Love it... : D

[@Quisomatic]

Punkie is so underrated

[@positivelastaction3957]

PDD is such a great addition to the show.

[@jacobvigil1014]

"You ALWAYS say that!"

[@techytrekki]

Sad there wasn't a PDD sketch for Driver's show 😭 I missed it

[@JamieMurphy25]

Either they're taking a week off, or preparing for something big next week with Kate McKinnon.

[@annatj.]

yassify got me

[@AnimeCruizer]

I like how real Emma randomly keeps getting switched 🤣🤣

[@legend9018]

Excellent

[@ladyk439]

I can't with them. They are the only reason i come back to SNL..😂❤❤❤

[@sheridan7475]

I love these guys so much lol

[@cavesandraves5231]

Please Don’t Destroy can destroy me anytime

[@flatfeetlefthanded]

Sigh….. okay…. I see the Lakers Vlade Divac picture in the background and now I have to go back and watch all the Please Don’t Destroy videos again to see what else I have missed.

[@mariahelizabeth_ent]

Let’s do it! 🤣🤣

[@sylarfx]

these guys are brilliant!

[@jfor817]

These guys are so great

[@T1J]

everyone loves martin

[@aaronquevedo3194]

The "FAMILIA" part 😂

[@peyton5086]

When she said Wingardium Leviosa in a different way I lost it!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@HarryVerolme]

I gotta say it took a while for me to enjoy these guys, but it's really hitting now.

[@denise8371]

They never disappoint!!! I rewatch all the videos 🎉😂 would love to see video behind the scenes for them , appreciate their creativity ✍️💯

[@autumnmoonASMR]

these boys are my fav every week

[@romainelettuce101]

DISCLAIMER: Due to technical errors, the original comment has been deleted. However, the very kind message has been restored using the power of some sketchy AI text website. Wow! Great sketch guys! Really fantastic work from Ben Jim and Arnold! I laughed even in the whole time of the video! Especially the moment with the fish🤣! Thank you guy for making even such funnier content! See y'all later! hahahahaha ha

[@geromemanicia3809]

Marcello as ben is whole SKIT

[@megalon73]

This is why AI is the Funniest thing to Joke on Replacing real actors and actoress. This was to damn funny to watch. I love this skit the most Tonight from SNL. none stop laughing.

[@brownmonkeybananayellow]

haha i love punky

[@plasticvideo]

Great use of current events and technology. Worth a chuckle.

[@bengjie]

Such a great cast!! 😅

[@RealThingsLiving]

Let's Do It! I always look forward to watching PDD. :)

[@profmerlinpants]

Another perfect order from Please don't destroy.

[@melvindorsey3095]

That PDD's AI sketch was completely insane... but in a funny way! 😂😂😂😂😂

[@ajourneysaved4311]

I'm getting n64 vibes, man. Its totally freaking me out, man!

[@Jacob-ir6zi]

It looks like a late 90s or early 2000s video game character

[@michaeldiaz6224]

Now this one was really funny.

[@Skirtle]

hi guys your movie was awesome!! the neck punching was sooo funny!

[@mr.l8723]

Martin got that rizz with the ladies 😂

[@romant2280]

"I'm the shortest one in the group. I need this!" ... I felt that! ✊

[@shaylaburr6501]

This made my day😂😂😂😂😂😂 .

[@jeezus557]

Wild that not even 2 months later OpenAI release Sora and revolutionized AI rendered videos.

[@FatKarma999]

"You look like a'lotta women in my DMs" is iconic.

[@nicholasgarrick8855]

Best of PDD sketch of the night the Al joke was hilarious 😂.

[@codyhiginbotham6616]

Once again, Please Don’t Destroy being the best part of the episode

[@JustinCase780]

Best skit of the night so far!!! 😂

[@ichijofestival2576]

I was waiting for a final shot where it was the real Emma Stone and a fake Martin.

[@saanasalonen8684]

PDD skits have slowly become the best part of snl! the end was a 11/10 for me, now we need to get the same kind of story between punkie and martin that we had with leslie and kyle! i NEED that in my life PLEASE!!!!!!

[@halliespear1008]

I love please don't destroy

[@airtiki2374]

Brilliant!

[@theanonymousone9668]

Her subtle recoil at having to actually kiss a man in a scene is palpable.