Republican or Not - SNL

Game show contestants (Simu Liu, Ego Nwodim) are given clues to try to identify which guests are Republicans.
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[@deepskyfrontier]

Funny how Keenan Thompson may have managed to become America’s most recognizable gameshow host… all without actually hosting a gameshow.

[@brax7152]

I don’t know, when I think of stereotypical game show host, I still think of Bill Hader on “What’s That Name?”.

[@canaisyoung3601]

Give it a few years. He'll be on a real game show.

[@jacksonhauser1137]

What no. Steve Harvey. Alex Trebeck. Hell bill hader is more recognizable

[@UncleMikeNJ]

@@jacksonhauser1137 Yes, but on SNL, Kenan plays Steve Harvey.

[@Seetiyan]

It'd be so weird if he ever DID end up hosting a real game show. But probably great.

[@Hannah-ls7xb]

"I support Caitlyn Jenner" "In what way?" hahahaha

[@TheChannelSwimmer]

That delivery was perfect

[@taylorfrench6722]

If she was a Republican, she would've called her "Bruce" instead.

[@seraeggobutterworth5247]

@@taylorfrench6722 Not in my experience.

[@AddBowIfGirl]

@@taylorfrench6722 I’ve actually seen quite a few anti-trans democrats do that, particularly black ones.

[@goblue7516]

💀💀💀💀

[@dylansickinger545]

I love the sketches where the contestants are having a mental breakdown and the host is just as entertained as an audience member

[@DavidStudiosproduct]

See: Bill Haders various games show skits

[@angelcanez4426]

@@DavidStudiosproduct What's that name

[@miscl_anon]

@@pashadyne considering at the very least there was a right answer and a wrong one…

[@miscl_anon]

@@pashadyne doesn’t sound like you were playing a game to begin with… sounds like you stumbled into a trap

[@AmTrFilms]

What have you become?

[@brianna_lynch]

If they ever do this again, they should include “I drive a Tesla” as a hint

[@diegozavala5916]

" startingg when?"

[@andysorensen1737]

Good one!

[@almightycinder]

"Because they're low emission, or because of Elon Musk?"

[@UncleMikeNJ]

Or, "I used to like Twitter, but I left." "When?"

[@jlpowell51]

If somebody tells you they drive a Tesla they're probably not a Republican. Not because they wouldn't drive a Tesla but because they wouldn't feel the need to make sure you were aware of their status symbol and climate awareness merit badge.

[@oddishhonor]

“You still don’t get it” is the most appropriate line to end it on

[@Son-of-Krypton]

This sketch was brilliant….it should be recurring.

[@orionred2489]

@@Son-of-Krypton This and Black Jeopardy

[@aberd1144]

@@orionred2489 Especially the one with Tom Hanks!

[@Metalbass10000]

@@aberd1144 his Burt Reynolds, naming himself "Turd Ferguson" is one of the times Norm McDonald was truly funny to me. I still laugh every time I hear "Turd Ferguson"

[@spiegeltn]

Maybe they don't know their right hand from their left 😉 cue "wish you were here" by Pink Floyd

[@Simon-tc1mc]

I'm just waiting for when Kenan actually becomes a game show host.

[@moralfortitude...2217]

RIGHT... HE REALLY WOULD BE GREATEST HOST IN HISTORY...🤔🤔🤔 technically he is, the games shows just aren't real...YET ??? 🤔🤨🤔🤨🤔🤨

[@omargoshthatscool]

Came to say this

[@spiegeltn]

I would watch that.

[@ihavefallenandicantreachmy2113]

"Kel" could be the "Center Square." What are "No Whammies", Mr. Dubois! You have been "Gonged", back, to "Weakest Newlywed Link" Island! Good day.

[@ihavefallenandicantreachmy2113]

Congratulations, Contestant. You win this Refurbished Ghetto Fridge, chockful of half eaten Rancid Goodburger's and a half a can of "Mystery Colour" Paint!

[@soundgal_sine_qua_non]

"You still don't get it" is one of the best closing lines I've heard in an SNL sketch. Well done.

[@maacpiash]

Very wise words 👏🏽

[@natr1zzy]

"Orlando: Where democrats visit and republicans live" LMFAOOO

[@WCGreeny]

I feel seen.

[@Ballaholic17]

😂

[@Gottaculat]

Let's keep it that way, please.

[@porscheoscar]

Orlando hasn't voted Republican since Abraham Lincolnw was a schoolboy. Even in the 2022 landslide for DeSantis he didn't win a majority in Orlando. The funny part is that it's the joke is the other way around. Probably half the tourists are families from Republican states visting a dark blue city and county. With abortion rights on the ballot this November along with weed it's going to a record Democrat turnout.

[@krissyburke5050]

My favorite types of sketches are when Kenan is chill and making everyone else uncomfortable, funniest man

[@sweet_defenceless_creature]

For real

[@rustyshackleford2950]

Like honestly? That's the part that sold this skit the most for me.

[@cjg1029]

That's like the what's that name with Bill Hader

[@rphb5870]

No he is also pretty good when he is the exact opposite of that like in that one with Matt Shatt

[@nickpanayo2656]

Bill Hader and Kenan are both the best snl cast members for this kind of skit

[@shamaripatton-webb7254]

“I grew up in Ohio so I been playing this game my whole life.” More tangible than I want it to be.

[@RobCamp-rmc_0]

Yeah, big oof from me too. Gotta get out of here soon.

[@mmac8359]

Fellow Ohioan here and yep, this is the game you play with everyone you meet. Masks make it easier.

[@calebgregory1105]

triggered me too

[@ajt7899]

same😩

[@whateverlolawants]

Indiana and yes, same.

[@rphb5870]

I love how "my body my choice" can mean two different things that the other side hates

[@Smfsableye]

The “sides” here are big government vs small government

[@rphb5870]

@@Smfsableye no it is big government vs big business, in either case the individual is screwed

[@valtonen77]

Well its just a sign of stupidity from anti vaxxer side though? Not getting vaccinated makes it possible for you to spread disease and that will affect others.

[@danielmikhalchuk3490]

@@SmfsableyeOne side hates the idea of getting minor pricks in order to save other people’s lives and thinks women are nothing more than breeding machines, and the other thinks both those positions are insane.

[@ivancorey7389]

They only hate the other use if they’re hypocrites

[@ytmndan]

Damn dude. This is one of those rare moments when SNL was able to get politically brutal and actually funny without being preachy. Love it.

[@spencerwinston4334]

Watching Castro give a rerun 10 hour speech in Cuba is more amusing than this communist rag show. Comedian Lee?? communism as espoused on SNL is a tragedy in main!and China, so please resign from that snl trainwreck.

[@ytmndan]

@@spencerwinston4334 did you respond to the wrong comment? Cause I have no clue wtf you're talking about.

[@antiantiderivative]

@@ytmndanNot really, they had to shoehorn the Bible one in. SNL always treads lightly when criticizing conservatives because they’ll get attacked for daring to criticize the Republican Party. This was typical “both-sides” politics to appease the right.

[@ytmndan]

@@antiantiderivative yes because SNL is notorious for appeasing the right...

[@antiantiderivative]

@@ytmndan …have you been living under a rock for the past decade?

[@Mskittenlover12]

This should be a recurring skit. There's so many places they could go with this. 😂

[@jacobholgate4399]

I dunno. It's pretty hard to top Liz Cheney *not* being a Republican. Even if it's true 😉

[@kingsclark89]

BIG AGREE

[@thejanglezclan]

That's what I was thinking. This was too short!

[@yourwrong6861]

They could go many places with this, you are 100% correct, but they never seem to touch on some of the obvious democrat insanity. As a registered independent, I completely get when they make fun of the wacked out right...but there is just as much insanity to pick on from the wacked out left, as well, if we are being totally honest here. The one thing I strongly disagree with, is how SNL tries to label every republican or right leaner as some hillbilly idiot. That's not even close to true. I have many friends from both sides of the spectrum, with differing political views, that are completely normal. It would be different if they just made fun of republican leaders...but they always go after regular people on the right, labeling them as if every republican celebrates Jan 6th. That's not even close to being true. The sane people on both sides, share a lot of the same core values and are more than willing to get along. And they do get along.

[@trialgoddess]

@HOLLYWOOD UNDERGROUND is a True Story! Check it. Rhetorical question? They didn't hit Sinema, Manchin or Kinzinger. I would vote a Kinzinger/ Porter ticket in 2024.

[@MindlessTurtle]

Best political skit since Tom Hanks played Doug on Black Jeopardy.

[@rn6710]

No

[@raystation8]

@@rn6710 Yes

[@michaelmclaughlin261]

He also did "Jew / Not a Jew" many years ago.

[@cosmicraysshotsintothelight]

That sounded not republican. ;-)

[@elenadevour8423]

was coming to say the same thing lol

[@GeeksWelcomeYT]

"My favorite comic is Dave Chappelle." "Starting when?" And yet somehow he came back to host a year later.

[@pierrefontecha]

ikr.

[@andreeamociran2360]

So Dave Chappelle did something wrong?

[@waytoobiased]

Chapelle said some kinda really transphobic stuff recently in a Netflix special

[@KurtisB]

@@waytoobiased Not really, but that’s how the media likes to spin it.

[@marvelousTUD]

@@KurtisB Yes, really.

[@ThePatrickFamilyBand]

"You still don't get it." Kenan is a gem.

[@findandobserve]

This skit goes to show that the “what” means nothing without the “why”

[@Bob-fj7lr]

I think it shows in certain cases that the intention can be the same on both sides, which I think is oftentimes to fight tyranny, but both sides have vastly different views on what's tyranny, I'd point to the cop and Bible examples, in particular. Republicans think that certifying the election is tyrannical, the LEFT, thinks police are tyrannical. In the end it's the state that's tyrannical but the majority of the people don't see why and don't know how to constructively change anything. While on the Bible point, that person believes in seperatation of church and state entirely, and the other person who wants to pull a textbook for whatever reason, most likely due to the mention of something not Christian, might say they believe they're doing it in the name of church and state, even if they are off base, clearly. Same intention, but significantly different conclusions.

[@johnlerner5346]

Let Me Guess, It is 100% Trumps fault. Dems really don't have Ethics, Norms, and dont even realize they are dumb sheep being used to destroy Their Own County. How did dems become so anti american and raciest?

[@s.e.e455]

@@Bob-fj7lr What? When has any parent (Christian or not) disputed a text book in the name of separating“church and state?” It’s not about that, it’s about what is moral and appropriate to be teaching children and teens when their still learning about the world and figuring themselves out. If a school library has a book about hating and killing lgbt people, there would an uproar by lgbtq activists. Why? Because it’s morally wrong. It sends a bad message. It’s also bad to have books with graphic sex, it has no place in a public school library. Most (decent) parents would agree with this position.

[@Merlincat007]

@@s.e.e455 Weird strawman, but ok. Of course all parents want to censor certain things from their kids, like graphic sexual descriptions or images. That's non-partisan.

[@s.e.e455]

@@Merlincat007 That’s the point tho. It should be non-partisan. Bob thinks that not wanting to teach your child the Bible is the separation of church and state, but a Christian not wanting their children to be taught pornography or sexual ideologies in a text book/library book is “off- base?” Both are influencing and imposing different ideas and behaviors. Schools should only be teaching messages that are universal and unifying across cultures, and also appropriate for public education.

[@GiraffeFeatures]

Thought this was just going to be cheap shots, it was actually really cleverly done, well done SNL!

[@HardRockMaster7577]

It takes extra effort to not just be "Ridiculously Mock Conservatives"

[@GiraffeFeatures]

@@HardRockMaster7577 And of course people like yourself entirely miss the point of the video.

[@PhysicallyAwake]

@@HardRockMaster7577 I honestly can’t tell if you’re mad at them for making FUN of conservatives or for not making fun of them enough.

[@LolUGotBusted]

Cleverly done. With some cheap shots.

[@jd7337]

Cheap shots? Yea found a republican

[@Bigfishfun333]

"I'm Liz Cheney, I'm a REPUBLICAN." "She's a Republican, she just said so!" "NO,....." This game will f*ck you up!

[@maryhales4595]

I just love the way Kenan enunciates "She's the daughter of Dick Cheney!"

[@tobybartels8426]

I also think that this should be a recurring sketch, like Black Jeopardy.

[@TheMetroDetroiter]

We need both sketches!

[@hockey1freak]

The first thing i thought of was that Tom Hanks one… on the same level of incredible-ness

[@Tyrael112]

One of my favorites was "Can I Play That?"

[@jonathanstern5537]

I absolutely agree! Hell, I'd love to play one of the Maybe Republicans. I love animals. To pet or to hunt? I grew up in the suburbs. Of New York or Dallas? I believe in medical freedom. For vaccinations or abortions? I'm sick of there being so many pedos. In Hollywood or religious institutions?

[@powerswish]

It's a gold mine.

[@Bigfishfun333]

The best part of this skit is Keenan's extreme smugness (in knowing that it's almost impossible to tell a person's political affiliation from one statement these days). Well done.

[@MitchellTF]

...IT REALLY IS. The popcorn makes it.

[@jendee5566]

SHE’S THE DAUGHTER OF DICK CHENEY

[@nothingtoseehere7554]

yesss

[@Rocksteady72a]

"it's almost impossible to tell a person's political affiliation from one statement these days" And yet that doesn't seem to stop people from assuming anyway. I had a discussion during one of my lecture classes in where everybody from both parties assumed I was on the opposite side because of something neutral I had brought up. It was fascinating in a way? But also just unfortunate lol.

[@sloopjohnb.24]

I can tell by looking at them.

[@phantommangagirl]

The Liz Cheney part is even more relevant now.

[@stevensiferd7104]

One more that they could have used: "I read the Times every day, but would never read the Post." "Republican!" "Ooh, sorry. This person lives in Washington, DC, not New York City."

[@altruistic_eagle3709]

I think the Times in NYC is the more left wing one my guy

[@JaredChenkin]

Yeah definitely punched up the screw line

[@springshowers4754]

As an Orlando resident, that commercial is pretty accurate.

[@draketopic5535]

Are there really republicans in Orlando ?

[@springshowers4754]

@@draketopic5535 Unfortunately, yes.

[@JamesKovacic]

It’s in Florida, of course there’s republicans

[@fastingmywaytojenn3915]

Me too and I agree😂

[@milkflavored]

Watching this near UCF thinking, “I need to move”

[@thrawncaedusl717]

This has the same energy as “Black Jeopardy with a Trump supporter”. I love it.

[@Souledex]

They agree on niche concepts or conspiracy theories or questions worded to obfuscate anything they stand for but on nothing that affects people's lives

[@thrawncaedusl717]

@@Souledex false, they have the same “everyone is against me” mindset, but differ on who they are paranoid about. The lack of understanding that similarity is the reason that we have so much polarization. Yes, Black people are hurting, but so are poor white people, and most of the policies meant to help Black people do it at the expense of poor white people (the actual CRT textbook is rather critical of how affirmative action has been implemented). Poverty matters comparably to race.

[@Souledex]

@@thrawncaedusl717 true. It’s not even remotely the reason we have this much polarization. 1. No more Soviets 2. Computers can make maps now. 3. 20 years of systematic destruction of the concept of truth The age of information is incompatible with an undereducated weak democracy.

[@Souledex]

@@thrawncaedusl717 also no affirmative action is basically the only conceivable policy that harms poor white people, who it barely harms it actually harms Asians who overachieve more per capita and are limited by it. The vast vast majority of programs target poverty directly which tends to help black people more because more are impoverished. And there’s no such thing as a CRT textbook.

[@thrawncaedusl717]

@@Souledex Critical Race Theory: an Introduction, Third Edition is what I consider to be the CRT textbook (though I may have actually read second edition). Any quotas hurt the poor more than the rich, because the system was already biased towards the rich. Meaningful reform focused on addressing poverty (which helps poor white and Black people) is what I want, but most laws that overtly address race do disadvantage poor white people because they are not designed to control for class as well as race. I am hopeful that this is a growing pain. The “age of information” has given more people a voice than ever before in history; it was inevitable that there would be some conflict at first. If we can get past the initial vitriol, we will genuinely be in position to make positive change that previously would have been impossible (and yes, education is a key part of that, but it needs to be focused on understanding people, including/especially those who are wrong, as much as facts).

[@jimmythebold589]

definitely one of the best SNL skits in a long while, and the best Keenan performance ever

[@spencerwinston4334]

Watching Castro give a rerun 10 hour speech in Cuba is more amusing than this communist rag show. Comedian Lee?? communism as espoused on SNL is a tragedy in main!and China, so please resign from that snl trainwreck.

[@davefordavefor]

This is the best SNL sketch I have seen in a long time. Well done.

[@jimmythebold589]

i actually laughed very loudly

[@englishhomework8330]

Kenan is just so good at playing the game show host role, his delivery is always perfect.

[@darkhorseash4337]

He's crazy good at it

[@Natuesanomalies]

What's up with that

[@scnm25]

@@Natuesanomalies lmfao, I can hear the music 😂😂😂

[@MsLogjam]

One of the sweetest, funniest men to ever be on the show.

[@8aba_Yaga]

Him and Bill Hader

[@BenjaminWirtz]

This should be a series, They could do so much more with it.

[@aarongoldstein8472]

yeah like make it bias to one side, and ruin it

[@emptyvoices31]

Seriously. They should have real contestants, etc. It would be fun.

[@hobbes281]

Well the first 2 sequels are clear, but after that it is anyone's guess... same answer as to why we stick to an antiquated, broken, two-party political system.

[@brianna_lynch]

I agree. If they ever do this again, they should include “I drive a Tesla” as a hint lol

[@time2livelife]

I would watch that series

[@emilyn2392]

Seriously one of their best skits in a long time! 😂

[@drawntowardmadness]

"You still don't get it" I cheered 🤣

[@pierrefontecha]

that got me so goooood, too!

[@reallynow692]

Republican or Not: This game is harder than it looks. Lol. Clever sketch.

[@oofbruh2607]

I thought it was obvious but maybe i just know the jokes theyre going for

[@metisrune_4279]

@@oofbruh2607 Yeah, I haven't heard of the left protesting the bible in schools, and to be frank, I still don't know if that is actual event or satire lmao.

[@oofbruh2607]

@@metisrune_4279 having the Bible in the school is fine it’s historical and a big part of religion but if they’re TEACHING the Bible that’s not alright

[@Ottophil]

@@metisrune_4279 i dunno man, I’m on thr left, and I’m pretty anti bible. But i don’t believe it should be removed from school, as long as its taught as fiction, it was written by humans just like hamlet

[@metisrune_4279]

If you don't like reading word spaghetti there's a tldr. No yeah I'm on board with you guys, if it's being taught as... historical isn't the right word... for lack of better words religious understanding/studies I can sort of understand. But it would have to be taught in a religiously neutral way just like if they were to teach the Koran or other religious texts. The goal would have to be understanding and not conversion. Then again there are other ways to teach and foster religious understanding without bringing religious texts. TLDR: I agree, religious texts are controversial and shouldn't be taught as if it was fact.

[@TedsHoldOver]

Love it when SNL starts touching nerves. In this skit, they did it with a chainsaw. 😆

[@MalcomJuliaMorgan]

No nerves were touched. Nobody was owned. Because nobody was even watching this.

[@nobannon]

@@MalcomJuliaMorgan You're right you and 2.5milliom people didn't watch this

[@christianfinkbeiner684]

@@MalcomJuliaMorgan Except the 3 million people who were.

[@s.e.e455]

Nah, they only touch the nerves of one particular group, and we all know it isn’t the Democratic side. They are loyal in that regard.

[@Craig_Narramoore]

You missed the whole point. No nerves were touched unless it's the nerves of the people who want to sow division. The whole point of this type of skit (like the one with Tom Hanks) is that both sides aren't very different at all.

[@rolandoquinonez4644]

Thanks SNL for getting back to the basics of comedy, making everyone look like idiots because, we all are!

[@spencerwinston4334]

Watching Castro give a rerun 10 hour speech in Cuba is more amusing than this communist rag show. Comedian Lee?? communism as espoused on SNL is a tragedy in main!and China, so please resign from that snl trainwreck.

[@donovanphillips6278]

This is excellent! I've shown it to both Republican and Democrat friends and they all laughed!

[@klchu]

We have just witnessed the birth of a classic. Well done to everyone involved!

[@pmrupdates9767]

A big well done

[@rafakorebski5400]

Great idea: there shall be more options for making fun of social games with sterotypes/ presumptions/ judgmenst.

[@stevebri9161]

@@rafakorebski5400 Except for the question about Dave chappelle.... Because he hasn't changed from then to now... People have just become more sensitive and fucking offended

[@AlexBatts]

@@stevebri9161 minority groups are just tired of people not part of those groups making jokes at their expense.

[@stevebri9161]

@@AlexBatts What are you talking about

[@rachaeljoakim3868]

I love how Keenan handles the delayed laugh about cops

[@pitpride1220]

He's a master

[@menzozabarrian]

What does he say? I can’t make it out.

[@Mina-px3zb]

@@menzozabarrian second this

[@Packer1290]

Actually the delayed laughs were due to his response. The delayed reaction to the joke was actually groans.

[@ardenture]

What does he say?

[@danielaguilera474]

I love when Keenan is the game show host😂😂😂

[@RoseETempest]

I love this sketch so much. I wish they'd make another.

[@melissadye4416]

Keenan’s comedic timing and hilarious faces been bringing so much laughter to me since the 90’s. Best “tv show” host ever!

[@jacobthorns5776]

ummm will ferrell

[@nahnahson]

Bill hader

[@cynthia2553]

@@jacobthorns5776 I love his James Lipton, 😂😂😂

[@matthewzeller5026]

He's definitely the core of modern SNL. Before people start arguing with me, I'm not throwing shade at anyone else and I know there are other members that surpass him but to me he's the glue that holds it together.

[@meowshell]

You could say he's All That

[@ms.bubs4fun506]

This was one of their most thought provoking skits in a long time. Love how they showed both liberals and republicans dislike certain things when it goes against their agenda/beliefs but love it when it fits their narratives .

[@laurduncan]

Definitely a Republican

[@RussellNelson]

You mean like camouflage pants?

[@Don-C.L.]

@Plot ded it is part of the bit lol.

[@jawaratoyloy7780]

Preach my lady

[@neerajamb]

Yup- that’s a Republican

[@Developmate]

This might be the best skit I've watched on SNL. More of this please.

[@Maurice2u505]

Months later I've come back to watch this again. So perfect!!

[@blcklie5]

This was by far the most intelligent skit of the year for SNL. It really put things into perspective.

[@Jo-fy2fc]

Gosh, you must be really easy to impress.

[@blcklie5]

@@Jo-fy2fc I am and there’s nothing wrong with that. Lol

[@user-dt4op3bx3o]

​@@blcklie5 cynical people find no joy in life. I loved this sketch!

[@SavageHand]

Lol

[@77Creation]

@@user-dt4op3bx3oFor real. Just hates to see others happy. 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@ActionAimz]

The most bipartisan political skit ever. Super clever.

[@jeptoungrit9000]

It wasn't bipartisan. It showed how two obviously Democrat POCs had no clue about what is happening in this country, politically. However, if all you watch is CNN or FOX then you don't know there is a whole other side of politics you only see if you go looking for it on the internet. Why do you think there has been a big tech crackdown that has been going on for a couple of years now. What do you think they're trying to suppress?

[@belowaverageluke1369]

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[@yee7218]

@@jeptoungrit9000 touched a nerve, eh?

[@jeptoungrit9000]

@@yee7218 I thought it was a great skit, because I got it, and I haven't liked a SNL skit in years, but I liked this one. He was talking to you at the end when he said "you still don't get it".

[@jeptoungrit9000]

@@belowaverageluke1369 cat videos? That's so 2009. Emu's are the shit now. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aIO5i6mLf6mHi6c

[@Sammykyt]

Probably the best SNL skit in a long time!

[@InspirationLabs-ff8vf]

Simu is so charming and has great comedic timing. I'm glad he's staring in more of a variety of roles in movies

[@PhillyFrank1]

"I grew up in Ohio; so I've been playing this game my whole life." This whole skit was freakin' brilliant. And, yeah, context is everything. It's like when surveys ask if one approves of the direction in which the country is heading or whether President Biden is doing a good job -- both the Left and the Right could honestly answer "no," but for very different reasons.

[@trippibethea7599]

True. Biden felt like a compromise pick on the Democrats part. He was like bringing Coca Cola to a cook out, it is no one's favorite soda, but most people will drink it. So with Biden being more center than most Dems would like, and further left than republicans would like, everyone dislikes him. Which is a sign of a good compromise. If no one is happy, it's a good compromise.

[@kaiser8159]

@@trippibethea7599 this sentiment stinks, "if one side cant be happy nobody deserves to be happy" is dumb when one side wants free healthcare and the other wants an ethnostate

[@rexthelegend3180]

@@trippibethea7599 pretty much lol. The only thing I’m worried about is how much he’ll actually do-like cool infrastructure bill, but let’s see if you can get the cotton out of your ears.

[@sillygoose635]

they could also say "yes", for very different reasons too

[@dobbysboggart6883]

@@kaiser8159 ... That right there is the False Dilemma Fallacy. The two-party system needs to fracture into a many-party system. I, personally, want more racial equality and integration. But I also understand that free healthcare isn't free to tax payers.

[@amierichan7231]

Very clever. The writers were really on their game this week.

[@_somerandomguyontheinternet_]

@@ryanzee311 5:11

[@willl604]

They've been on their A game every week this season

[@gustafsone]

This is definitely one of my favorite topical sketches of all time! It's almost too good!

[@jirden]

When he randomly had a bucket of popcorn 😂

[@shanefrank3281]

That was the most genius SNL skit in years.

[@crazyalcayne]

Yep!

[@bradychick6535]

I loved this skit.😁👍

[@CoberBox1]

Definitely better than most in recent memory. Wasn’t overtly in favor of one political side or the other. Clever with out being condescending.

[@zombiekrypt1769]

👍

[@Dr.LongMonkey]

It’s literally the most basic idea ever... I guess that why people don’t find snl funny it’s to complex for them

[@thomascrown6422]

The Dave Chappelle joke is hilarious: "Starting when?"

[@gamernerddownunder]

God the Jan 6th reference hit like a truck. Hilarious!

[@andrewjames2932]

This is the funniest SNL sketch in 10 years, straight down the middle no bias, terrific.

[@dreamrestore213]

This is a genius sketch. "You still don't get it!"

[@bebdaumon3948]

I written the skit. It's political... but I am not republican or democrat. I just think it was really ridiculous to see both parties go after each other when trump was president. It was like watching immature kids argue. democrat's would say it's easy to spot a republican because they don't believe in science and the vaccine... I made it a game show and made 2 people guess republican or not and it's because it's not easy to the point where even a person that was part of the republican's party is no longer part of it. It's my jab at just how ridiculous the politics have been getting and how unprofessional and immature it has gotten. I am like Keenan sitting back watching a show take place and laughing at both parties. At the end when it said you still don't get it. It just means you cannot exactly tell what political party they're part of. Yet, the public in this heat of politics are trying to make guesses and get on the defense or attack on someone for being either republican or democrat. Plus since trump been in office the republicans have been the most confused. They don't know if they stand with trump or not and are known to be flip floppers. The skit is just fun an games poking fun but sending a message to relax and don't jump to conclusions and start fights online or in person based on assumptions.

[@Twofrogs2]

@@bebdaumon3948 "I written the skit?" Seriously??

[@bebdaumon3948]

@@Twofrogs2 yep, getting real cereal up in here. ;)

[@Merlincat007]

Yep, I can't wait to show this to my parents and have them still not get it.

[@michaelfrederickson951]

They missed such a killer ambiguous line after: "I respect pro athletes who stand up for their beliefs". They go with "which athletes?" "and which beliefs??" but missed "which 'stand up'?"

[@canaisyoung3601]

Maybe if they had three contestants instead of two, it would work.

[@johnnycto7576]

that's pretty obvious, opposite of kneeling

[@brynneholt1990]

Honestly, Aaron Rodgers didn’t really stand up for his beliefs. He lied and then got caught. Kyrie Irving stood up for his beliefs, because he was open and honest about it from the beginning.

[@sga3084]

except the issue for republicans is not about athletes who stand up for their beliefs. It's about doing so while denigrating things that should bring us together.

[@beck943]

@@sga3084 LeBron LeSnitch tried to dox a police officer who did the right thing. He hates on police and white people. And now he has covid. Anyway... 🤷

[@sherzod4817]

Living in Phoenix, Arizona, I've been playing this game nonstop for the last 5 years

[@aebalc]

Living in Phoenix, Republican. Voting after you have died in Phoenix, Democrat.

[@Da40kOrks]

Benson Dubois? That's a good reference right there.

[@manny9323]

This is basically what dating is in the Midwest.

[@christinap-c]

NAILED IT 🤣🤣🤣💯💯💯

[@uxnosidda]

live in a city if you wanna date libs. live in the cornfields if you wanna date cons.

[@brianhurt3271]

@@uxnosidda I live in a cornfield and I'm a lib... and I have lib friends here with me in the cornfield. You don't get the game either I guess, heh.

[@jacobholgate4399]

@@brianhurt3271 Sooooo... how long did you have to stay for during the last Iowa Caucuses? 😉

[@uxnosidda]

@@brianhurt3271 damn...I live in a lib midwestern city, i guess i really dont get the game lol

[@liamboyle7369]

“Yes but he was talking about these cops” best line

[@margauxf4321]

I have never seen him break character before 😅

[@aeis3007]

Also could make the same joke and show the ATF or FBI or CIA. Granted I don't think anyone trust the CIA.

[@s.a.f.a9575]

I don’t get it. Please explain

[@kennylaysh2776]

@@s.a.f.a9575 Pretty sure those were the cops trying to stop the crazies from storming the building in January.

[@andrewnavarro1185]

@@kennylaysh2776 Yup. The cops who were trying to stop the terrorist scum from breaching the Capitol building.

[@matthattermatador4595]

I can’t believe I missed this for years. This is classic!!

[@herroyalsquirrelness8167]

This is so good. It actually shines a comical light on how the behavior of voters in both parties are actually strikingly similar.

[@dallinjames3718]

Mob mentality isn't confined to one party

[@achocot]

No, they are not if you understand the context.

[@iamnevrchange.9570]

​@@achocot i agree with you. if you know the context they aren't strikingly similar. they're perfectly identical.

[@TheEFRoommates]

Keenan's gleeful trolling as a gameshow host never gets old.

[@canaisyoung3601]

He's picking up where Bill Hader left off.

[@jimmbobb]

"You are the Rachel Dolezal of the Republican party." I spit out my drink and then died. 💀

[@KelleyBroussardMackaig]

Coke zero literally all over my keyboard cause of that. Not even mad. 😂

[@AndrewVelonis]

I'm just wondering who that is.

[@ComeOnBunny]

@@AndrewVelonis Rachel Dolezal is a white woman that identifies as black.

[@robertwestby8698]

I'm from Spokane WA, blew coffee out of my nose on that one

[@johncummings2604]

I'm glad you got better from when you died. I'm slightly right of center. This is the funniest skit, from SNL in years.

[@helenkanakos7735]

One of the best skits on Saturday Night Live.

[@Rudy_86]

I think this is the first sketch I've genuinely laughed at from SNL in I don't know how many years.

[@daviderickson8699]

Nice subtle tribute to Robert Guillaume with the host named "Benson DuBois." I'm always so impressed with Keenan's "host" characters, and with him in general. Here is a child star that has found his sweet spot as an adult actor and just continues to nail it. He's not out chasing solo films that don't quite translate to the big screen. He has a venue to create memorable characters of fixed duration and seems to have such savvy in doing it. I don't recall him breaking character a lot like so many SNL cast do. Lots of respect for the guy.

[@Matt620]

I remember when Keenan did All That as a child, which was SNL for kids. Experience helps.

[@chandini241]

His sitcom didn't quite work though

[@mattgonaway]

Just spoke with Keenan. He appreciates your post.

[@joelongtin7532]

Good catch on the Robert Guillaume references. Good old days.

[@Americanwomancirca1969]

Kenan is one of the only reasons I watch the show any longer. He is inherently funny and I love that about him.

[@caitlynglambrecht]

“I’m from Manhattan.” “New York City or Kansas?” As someone who went to college in Manhattan, KS, you still have pretty decent chances of them being liberal.

[@spiritualliberal]

Are you sure you went to KState and not KU? Manhattan might have a blue population of 2

[@lotusgrl444]

seriously?

[@jamiemobley9400]

I agree! Manhattan, KS is a college town and being a fellow Wildcat I can attest to it being a blue dot. Maybe not full liberal, but definitely Democratic rather than Republican.

[@dbenjazz]

Also a decent chance of getting some incredible ice cream at the Call Hall Dairy.

[@Shinyarc]

Nah that’s more true for Lawrence than Manhattan. Manhattan is like 50/50 while Lawrence is like 75/25

[@SublimeWanderers]

They took the previous best shot of the last decade (Tom Hanks on black Jeopardy) and modified it. Excellent

[@SpruceOaks]

This is actually pretty good!

[@dr.braxygilkeycruises1460]

That was actually a very powerful sketch. Funny, yes, but it cuts to the core and is a great reminder of something too many people forget: NUANCE. 👍

[@milascave2]

The internet is where nuance goes to die.

[@michaelterrell5061]

@@milascave2 This might actually be, the greatest quote I have read so far. I have got to use this, please let me.

[@kazuhiramiller7013]

ok Dr. Braxy Gilkey Cruises.

[@sayusaymee7722]

2:50 _"My favorite comic is Dave Chappelle...."_ _"Starting when? 🤨"_ *That was the realest question in this skit* 😩🤣🤣🤣

[@johndow7689]

I'm a Republican (mostly) and love the shit outta Dave Chappelle's comedy since waaaay back when nobody knew him that much...the era when he'd show up on Conan doing stand-up..

[@sillyghost98]

I didn’t understand this one, do you mind explaining?

[@andrewnavarro1185]

@@sillyghost98 While Dave has done a lot of pro-Black things on his old show (which would seem Liberal), he's also made a lot of comments in his more recent specials that seem Anti-Trans (Or at the least Anti-PC, which would seem more Conservative). Basically, if the person liked old Chappelle: Dem, New Chappelle: Repub.

[@HBarnill]

@@andrewnavarro1185 BS. Chappelle endorsed Yang in the last election.

[@andrewnavarro1185]

@@HBarnill I never said that the perceptions were true, just that that was how some people view him. It's clearly what the sketch is referring to.

[@toryhyde9306]

Living in DC I play this game everyday.

[@pennysuemckenzie2915]

One of the best I've seen. And I've been watching since the beginning. Loved the, "Benson DuBois" reference.

[@ghostog4243]

Kenan Thompson was fabulous in this skit. Had me laughing my ass off.

[@camster23199]

Hey was having the time of his life in this one

[@ghostog4243]

@@camster23199 maybe that's what makes him so good and so funny in this one he was "right in the pocket" of this great skit. I've been showing clip to friends and everyone is laughing out loud. One friend nearly tipped his chair backward in laughter!

[@COO415]

@Ghost...as always always, Kennan is da Man.

[@alexander8257]

They should’ve brought in an Irish Republican. That would’ve tripped them up

[@raisingcain3318]

Had the same thought when your one said "I'm a republican". Would've been hilarious

[@ronpulcer2511]

Also, one of Saddam's Republican Guard soldiers. "We're fighting them there so you can vote for them here." Or is it here / there? No one knows. But the answer is on one of Keenan's cards.

[@jamiefrontiera1671]

@@doodlebug1820 i had a teacher say if a country has peoples republic in the title it was more than likely a communist country

[@elephantintheroom4202]

I know a Greek Republican and it's hilarious to listen to him talk about politics.

[@dielaughing73]

In Australia being a Republican means you want to cut ties with the monarchy of England. Not a very popular stance amongst conservative voters.

[@ela1126]

SNL is striking out a lot more these days, but this one was really good! 😂

[@ryanrusch3976]

As a Republican Keenan Thompson made me die during this sketch, man could make paint drying absolutely hilarious.

[@maestroclassico5801]

This was well done! Needs to be recurring......Dave Chapelle is my favorite comedian....."STARTING WHEN?" 🤣

[@GlowySweetFabulous]

OMG I loved this joke so much 🤣😂 I used to love his ass, can't with him now.

[@kman20]

Dave Chapelle is still the GOAT!

[@landscapepros6755]

@@GlowySweetFabulous What does that mean? What did he do to you?

[@BrainDrainProduction]

They off for that bro dave has been and still is a legend , mans ain’t switched

[@GlowySweetFabulous]

@@landscapepros6755 Dave Chappelle is transphobic. He openly admits it and tries to diminish it with his trademark soft yet profound sounding speech. But no he's transphobic AF. I can't say I am a fan anymore.

[@erikmercer3425]

Man, the writers and cast members had themselves a week! Simu was a great host. All the skits were so clever.

[@chris_wizzudz]

"The Rachel Dolezal of the Republican Party" Bro I'm dead XD

[@CigarDoug]

Another great skit where I braced myself for it to be totally one-sided, then was actually able to laugh and say, "You know, you're right".

[@SuckMyCurry]

Kenan really is a treasure.

[@TheFirstdjsteels]

Yeah he carrying that show

[@bradychick6535]

Love Kenan😁👍

[@kanvaros4451]

I think this is the best skit they’ve had in a while ! It plays in preconceived notions of left and right !

[@OmegaMouse]

They finally spent a little bit of their budget on good writers.

[@THATBOISHAD]

And also how hypocritical people are.

[@andygibbs734]

Yep I bet when people first heard the gimmick they immediately jumped on the “oh good we can make fun of republicans” and the other said “look the left is just picking on us” when in actuality it was killing them both.

[@JazzyB9481]

@@THATBOISHAD both parties are hypocritical. The only difference is they work for different corporate interests.

[@astronautmikejones]

This was not about hypocrisy, or both sides being the same. Jesus christ people, try the fuck again.

[@KINDaf]

Well now....... This was fortelling!

[@giuliamarzocchi5469]

Please do more this is awesome and so funny

[@buddermonger2000]

"We will see you on MSNBC in about a week!" Gets me every time.

[@gonaye1]

2:49 “My favorite comic is Dave Chapelle.” “Starting WHEN…?” #died 😂

[@orphanedhanyou]

He isn't my favorite comic, but now perhaps the one I currently respect the most due to his integrity and stakes he has faced.

[@RockinLoud360]

@@orphanedhanyou dude needs therapy. why is he so obsessed with trans people. its a little bit suspicious

[@hutch1197]

@@orphanedhanyouAnd that's how we know you're a Republican. That was literally the point of this skit. Also, the "stakes he's faced": He's selling out arenas all over the country because of the publicity from the controversy. He's suffering all the way to the bank.

[@keithwalker5078]

That was a great skit and actually well done and funny

[@kyle--859]

This skit made fun of both parties at once and it's hilarious.

[@Junkay2]

This was brilliant! It shows how complex political identification can be.

[@williammccaine3072]

Most intelligent comment posted. You obviously studied for the test, great job! You are Definitely a lifeboat among an ocean of tribal morons.

[@brianbagnall3029]

This will be an actual gameshow in about a year.

[@timhosler6759]

Complex? Or just how similar the opposing parties actually are.

[@miguelvelez7221]

​@@timhosler6759Yeah, no. Both Sides was past the sell by date long before you opened the box. Read up on how both sides horseshoe Horseshit did in Weimar Germany. Both Sides is only useful to ONE SIDE, the Right. It's only ever employed to absolve Right Wing individuals, actions or rhetoric or to create false equivalency. No one on social media ever follows up "both sides" with anything other than an argument about how the Reactionary position is correct. No one says "both sides" and then advocates for Medicare For All or stricter gun regulation. It's also not the signifier of wisdom people think either. It's the flower of adolescent minded Sophomoric Elitism posing as something weightier.

[@leaffinite3828]

No it doesnt. At best it made fun of trying to ascertain ppls politics from surface level facts about their lives

[@KEWLV1C]

Wow an SNL sketch that’s clever and where both sides can laugh at and enjoy! Kudos, they need more of this.

[@jack-rx4bf]

@Pp Pppp w h a t 💀

[@dylandutcher2451]

@Pp Pppp bruh what

[@hallownest5488]

@Pp Pppp this is def bait lol

[@cosmiiichaos]

@Pp Pppp???? Kenan Thompson is hilarious?????

[@cosmiiichaos]

@Pp Pppp he literally works there??? by choice?????

[@trekkienzl2862]

With the second one, I already guessed she was a Democrat due to the fact she sounded like Fran Drescher.

[@nightmoose]

Smartest SNL sketch in a while!

[@samweller96]

My favorite line, "We'll see you on MSNBC in about a week." So accurate, lol

[@jemert96]

Loooool she'll be a regular on Morning Joe or Nicole Wallace before the end of the week

[@buddermonger2000]

Gets me every time

[@Mskittenlover12]

Plot twist: When Kenan said "I love my job", it was actually him breaking character and saying he loves his job on SNL because he seemed like he was having such a good time in this skit. 😂

[@Thessalin]

(⊙_⊙)

[@user-oi6gr8xw9h]

Lesbe honest, this is the Keenan Show lol

[@Hyperbolic_G]

@@user-oi6gr8xw9h When child actors get it right in life

[@natexiolong]

I can see that.....

[@rcaraway1]

I love that Keenan is essentially doing an impersonation of Robert Guillaume’s character Benson Dubois, and his name is Benson Dubois.

[@athews1976]

😳😦 This is the most *BRILLIANT* sketch I've ever seen! So damn clever.

[@dreed1058]

Agreed!!👍🤗

[@kn0wr3zz]

The bar is set so low, this was hot garbage