Weekend Update Rewind: Jebidiah Atkinson - SNL

[@bobbyrobmaxey]

I love how good Taran is at recovering when he fucks up. It honestly makes the sketches even better

[@Shelby-rl6zb]

YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE, TOMMY.

[@Aen8mq]

But the TONYS!!

[@TonyDanza4Lyfe]

Alec Baldwin had the best I've ever seen with cookie chillout

[@christopherwellman2364]

Yeah, it's impressive.

[@jondunmore4268]

He is quick on the ad-libs when the jokes fail - that's the mark of a pro!

[@athousandfeethigh]

Jebidiah getting reactions from the audience other than laughter and using that to engage with them is true comedian work

[@LovelyJunkMailer]

Taran was literally one of the funniest of the cast at the time. Bring him back or let him host already 😩

[@rachelrachel9152]

It sucks that he got fired in such a weird way, i worry he'll never come back to host, im hoping he'll be there for the 50th

[@chokey4754]

I miss mandrew

[@b-meaker99]

I second the hosting gig. This show is always most awesome when SNL alumni come back to host the show

[@DawgFather1]

@@rachelrachel9152 ii

[@smugandsmarmy]

I can’t believe I didn’t notice that - he hasn’t hosted!

[@daflotsam]

“No one wants to watch neurotic children trudging through the snow to smooth jazz”. So many great lines.

[@gllyflower]

I voted for Stephen Douglas! lol

[@abdulbasitshaikh637]

This is the best SNL character in a long time. Taran is a gem of a comedian.

[@samgerber4935]

I actually didn’t like it but I could see how other people did

[@latoyaarchie7468]

I absolutely love this character ❤ he is hilarious

[@MrTroubleHimself]

Absolute gem of a character. We need Taran to bring him back as a cameo.

[@rmontz738]

They were total jerks to him.

[@maczetamaczeta189]

@@rmontz738 No they weren't. He wanted some time off, to do his own movie, they told him not to, he insisted so he was let go at the end of the seasons. Not the biggest of deals, considering even Sandler came back eventually.

[@Solertia]

I don’t think he’d be too keen on that considering they fired him.

[@maczetamaczeta189]

@@Solertia It's not exactly like that, he was fired on a day to day basis. Taran finished his 6th season and his contract wasn't extended for next one. Like I said, Sandler eventually came back and he was holding more grudge toward Lorne, than Taran.

[@mmegraham]

That said, the cameo brooch is not fitting for this character!

[@AccessoriesAddict5528]

"I'VE REVIEWED ALLLLL THE SPEECHES!!!"

[@louisanelson7948]

I cried with laughter when he said that.

[@spartanwk2103]

"Nice fan base I've got a leper on one side of me and a prrrrostitute on the other." Gold😂😂😂😂😂

[@jaym.1904]

He flubbed so many lines but still managed to make it work. Not to mention keeping a straight face while doing so! He is amazing at improv!

[@kaitwinthers284]

I’m so grateful to have helped film one of these segments with Taran a few years ago! Can’t tell you just how hilarious and professional he was on set. His humor is infectious and had the whole crew laughing! I have to say, he’s got some great aim with those cards btw😂 One of my favorite memories in the film industry hands down!

[@patiencecaso]

Thanks for sharing. To work with any comedian at that level would be amazing! I have loved SNL since I was a kid and was not supposed to watch it! Lol!

[@mj6962]

He was a shining star on that show and I feel like he left about 3 years too early. I really miss his characters. And his mischievous, youthful vibe.

[@carolyntalbot947]

That must have been a blast!

[@valentinelove8029]

Oh cool! What's your job?

[@tiffanyanderson9437]

Lucky!! He could do anything.

[@longlakeshore]

"Ebenezer Scrooge? More like Ebenezer Snooze!" (crickets) one of the funniest moments ever on SNL!

[@danuk2136]

I cried 🤣

[@natedogg4116]

Seth loses it! It was like whoever wrote that line was really proud of it and it killed in read through and rehearsal and fell silent on the live audience.

[@LycanLink]

The reason Seth laughed so hard was because Taran read the line incorrectly, haha. He said, "Christmas Carol? More like Ebenezer Snooze!" That's why he was looking closely at the card he was holding. He knew the line was wrong. x)

[@danuk2136]

@@LycanLink so what was the original line?

[@LycanLink]

@@danuk2136 I'm saying the joke was written on the card in the way I quoted it, but how the first comment of this thread (longlakeshore) wrote it is how I believe it was MEANT to be written, because I think the joke works better that way.

[@matthewalexanian2108]

Next to Stefon, he is my favorite Weekend Update guest

[@Solosational]

I would like to add the mitzvah boy Jacob to that list..❣️

[@joedecristoforo5434]

Opera Man, Stefon & Jebidiah Atkinson are great

[@matthewalexanian2108]

@@joedecristoforo5434 I honestly don't think I have seen Opera Man

[@joedecristoforo5434]

@@matthewalexanian2108 early Adam sandler. 1990's opera Man: kzbin.info/www/bejne/goTLq3hraLKVlbs

[@BUUOC]

Add Drunk Uncle to that list.

[@RogerHerzler]

I need to incorporate that “NEXT!” and toss index cards into the air for my work meetings, spice up the Zoom session.

[@jage5256]

Ohhh that sounds great! Right after your boss says "anyone else have something to say" ... You say " this is what I would have said to JFK during one of his speeches ... WRAP IT UP!!" I found out today unemployment is being extended to January 1. Lol

[@willmelikyan5689]

You don’t need to

[@cUser691]

“The BEARD...who was that Mary Todd?” Never heard THAT rumor about him LOL

[@laurabii99]

abraham lincoln was lowkey bi

[@TheMt45]

It's been out there. Very quietly though. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sexuality_of_Abraham_Lincoln

[@acey850]

Is that what that joke was? Damn.

[@jemiebridges3197]

A couple of other Presidents at well, except it's unconfirmed because men were a lot closer back then.

[@cUser691]

Ace Referiza yup- the “beard” is the [opposite sex] person that a gay person “dates” to appear heterosexual. Several 1940,1960s, 1960s film stars + modern stars use them in paparazzi photos.

[@linxMuppet]

“If I wanted to watch a couple of hags scream at each other I’d watch the view.” -Jebidiah Atkinson

[@kevinhanson6106]

NEXT! 😝

[@A.Radwick]

What a great character. I can't believe I don't remember seeing this, he's absolutely brilliant. Love how he plays the audience as well, it's a nice touch.

[@ewat4753]

Taran was and will remain one of the great cast members of SNL. He had “it.” And could morph into every character tossed at him. Shame he’s still not in the show.

[@yorickstrangefield2976]

Totally agree! He has great comedic talent.

[@Kasino80]

Yeah, big mistake letting him go. They haven't had a really good common white guy that can be ANYTHING. Mikey Day is good, but nowhere near as good as Taran.

[@RibusPQR]

His Christopher Waltz impression sucked though.

[@rsj51003]

The Christmas review destroys me every time. “Cheer up kids, you’re SEVEN.” 🤣

[@cartmanpilled]

“it may not have gone over that well in the orchestra, but it KILLED in the balcony.” IM. SCREAMING

[@sarsattacks]

They need to bring him back to review Hamilton.

[@curtisstapleton7167]

Yes 👍

[@tarachampion644]

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[@fhb3]

NEXT!!!

[@curtisstapleton7167]

Hamilton ...PALEASE !!! I waisted my shot at seeing Frozen ..NEXT !!!!!!

[@orchdork775]

YESSSS

[@lunsj]

Taran is such a pro at recovering from screw ups. Then making his recovery funnier than the original.

[@cree8tive]

"Five minutes in, I was rooting for the sun."

[@MisterBigMac1]

Love Seth giggling like a schoolgirl in the background!

[@kehakas]

I think I hear what you're hearing, but I'm not sure that's Seth? Go to about 4:17 and you can hear it again while Seth is talking. That same kinda high-pitched giggle is there in both the first and second segment, and for the life of me I can't figure out where it's coming from. Might be a random audience member.

[@user-qn4tq2qt5m]

@@kehakas most of it is seth you can hear his laugh, but yes I think someone else is laughing too idk who

[@user-qn4tq2qt5m]

Gives me lifeee😍😍😂😂

[@tarajh]

He's got a great laugh ♡

[@BobbyLCollins]

@@kehakas It's Cecily Strong, who's sitting beside Seth. And most of these Jebediah clips are the dress rehearsal versions, which are often far funnier than the live broadcast versions, so they air these in reruns. That's why they're so giggly in these clips, because they're reading a lot of these jokes for the very first time, and they're more laid back in dress rehearsal.

[@jataim4197]

Seriously 1 of the best characters ever on SNL! I wish he was still doing this guy! Jebidiah Atkinson FOREVER!

[@jpguitar34]

I wish they had done more of these, I feel like this could have been Taran's Stefon

[@curtisstapleton7167]

I couldn't stop laughing

[@janethalken8269]

i was thinking that too! i think seth wrote this, reminds me of 'ya burnt'!

[@gustavoespinoza832]

Zero problem here working on Zxzz a

[@carolyntalbot947]

I love this character! 😂

[@Rumpertumsk1n]

21

[@tawneosborn2892]

Worst decision SNL made recently was deciding to fire Taran and Jay Pharaoh. DUMB!

[@Davidsworldtravels]

It was so bad that I didn't even believe it at first. Insanely terrible idea.

[@juliakay6204]

I think Lorne Michaels must be a weird dude to work for. He must be an awful boss. Get on his bad side and you’re fired no matter how talented you are.

[@Kit.E.Katz45]

Thank You!🙄

[@ramslak]

Jay wasn't funny in my opinion. Maybe he didn't get good sketches to shine though..

[@hammurds]

ramslak he was a great impressionist

[@Haleyessie]

Alt title: Taran workshopping his King George III for Hamilton

[@curtisstapleton7167]

He'll be back 😉

[@DWRead-ms8wi]

I’ve been wondering for YEARS about the punchline he blew at 3:35-3:40. Anybody figure out what the joke was supposed to be?

[@jessicatovar2641]

@@DWRead-ms8wi i think it was the fact that he quoted the date wrong. He said December 8th instead of December 7th

[@jojomakes]

Jessica Tovar I don’t think it was that. No one in the audience would’ve even realized if he said the wrong day, he would’ve just continued. Maybe if the year was off they’d notice, but not if he was only off by a single day

[@tenbytenhousefreebutnoteno9095]

Get your inaugural 2020 TRUMP TURD today.

[@natedogg4116]

Taran was such an underrated cast member. Unfortunately he was there at the same time as Jason Sudekis. He could have played many of those roles as well.

[@carolyntalbot947]

I love them both, SNL has cast some legends.

[@nince021]

Totally agree. I always laughed my ass off at Jebadiah’s reviews and found it odd that audience would groan more than laugh. Great writing.

[@MarnettaAnn]

"Where for art thou, Chris Hansen?" 🤣🤣🤣🤣 classic

[@aarondigby9859]

@@nince021 What a creative, scathing retort to the news of that day. Those speeches.

[@DawnScholar]

"NO ONE TELLS ME WHAT I HAVE TO DO!!" why is this me when everyone else loves a movie?

[@ImNotaRussianBot]

This is me when people tell me to have a good day.

[@wvu05]

This is me when it comes to most of the AMC line-up.

[@alli-gator-forest]

America may be divided, but we can all agree Taran is amazing

[@shivanandaji]

@A FreeOne Boy, you can find hate in anything!! Bad writers, yes. Liberals where, you moron!

[@thisgustin]

The only actor to play in both MadTV and SNL. He's that Good.

[@Kit.E.Katz45]

Amazing is not big enough. STUPENDOUS! MAGNIFICENT! GENIUS! DREAMY!🥰

[@jv-lk7bc]

@A FreeOne liberal? a guy from the 1860s celebrating the assassination of Lincoln?

[@jv-lk7bc]

@@Kit.E.Katz45 splendiferous?

[@A9Dellino]

Could there be a more perfect cross between Drunk Uncle and Abraham H. Parnassus?! Taran Killam was so underrated.

[@thespenserdavis]

Occasionally, an SNL character comes along that feels like it was designed for *exactly* your sense of humor. Jebidiah's that character for me.

[@trusttruth12]

breaking character at 3:44 did it for me. wish he could change up the delivery so it wasn’t so heavy handed and emphasized at each joke. loving the old angry man persona - Taran was underrated on SNL

[@JoEbY-X]

He misread something and it's what made him laugh, but I can't figure out what he was supposed to say. "It was so boring ass..."?

[@user-qn4tq2qt5m]

@@JoEbY-X if u found out, tell me 😅

[@JM-fu6vy]

I have a theory that the line read “it was as boring as...” and he read it wrong/the card didn’t flip in time

[@danieldellibovi]

Mad Men: "If I wanted to know what life was like in the 1960's, I'd move to Indiana."

[@thrashpondopons2776]

Why hasn't this comment gotten more likes???

[@joeymorvant161]

@@thrashpondopons2776 Could be that some people, like me, don't get the joke. Not being mean, being serious, lol!

[@jv-lk7bc]

@Delores Mcgee as bad as the 60s?

[@jeffrey-k5y]

“It’s never been a good state”

[@philio_2.0]

I'm offensive and I find this Indiana :)

[@romulusnr]

i never know who Taran Killam was before finding out about this character and now I watch this video over and over. His delivery is amazing down to every detail.

[@ethanwatson6131]

this must be what got him the role of King George III on hamilton’s second cast

[@fuelvolts]

Seth's laugh at 7:42 for Ebenezer Snooze had me cry laughing!

[@svyt]

Same! The couple of times I've seen Seth laugh *really* hard have been when a joke goes out and the audience gives NO reaction. I can't remember it exactly, but there was one other one - maybe on his own show - that was similar. I guess comedy is about surprise and subverting expectations of a setup, and to him it must be hilarious when you expect a laugh and you get absolute *silence* from the audience...

[@rachelrachel9152]

@@svyt well it's more bc taran messed up the line and seth thought that was funny and taran played it so well lol

[@svyt]

@@rachelrachel9152 I don't think he messed up the line at all - he delivered it and then waited for a reaction and it was just crickets... It was the TOTAL lack of audience reaction that they were laughing at.

[@EmpyreanLightASMR]

@@svyt No he definitely messed up the line. he was supposed to say "Ebenezer Scrooge? More like Ebenezer snooze" ... the way he said it, the audience thought the punchline was still part of the set up. Hilarious moment though and Seth saves it somewhat lol

[@svyt]

@@EmpyreanLightASMR OMG, now I see it. You guys are totally right, I can't believe I didn't get that before!

[@oliviaharris6322]

“I voted for Stephen Douglas!” I’m done 😂😂

[@EmbersBlazing]

Jebidiah Atkinson was and continues to beg favorite SNL character of all time, I cannot tell you how many times I’ve rewatched this video

[@TryMyMartini]

Seth giggling in the background gives me life.

[@SomeDumbKid1]

The hangtime on the Ebenezer Snooze joke was magical.

[@bailodescalza]

I don't care how many times I've been watching this and I still find it hilarious!!!!

[@raylang4608]

Brilluant. Tsran killiam was EXCELLENT does NOT get the recognition he deserves

[@lburns7952]

Taran always kills every character. His adlibbing is as hysterical as the scripted word. Outstanding.

[@zendean5207]

My favorite SNL character ever. So brilliant and classic. I’ve watched this dozens of times.

[@elizabethogle4568]

This was such a hilarious character. I love how he makes Seth crack up. Where will the card land. NO ONE KNOWS! NEXT!

[@snacking5908]

“Nothing like mountain top fish on a hot day? NEXT!!!” 😂😂😂

[@Captainsquid-3.1415s]

I feel like he should be a character in Hamilton

[@drewmertens7704]

Taran was King George in Hamilton wasn't he

[@katiematson4683]

@@drewmertens7704 he was

[@AnitaClue]

I feel like he should review Hamilton.

[@robertchamberlin2072]

That play was a joke and a crappy piece of propaganda so ya he would fit right in.

[@myjudgementalself5084]

@AnitaClue I would like to present you with a medal for being a genius. And also, I'm starting a petition!!!!!!

[@spapolicy]

Lorne did Taran so dirty, we need more of his characters

[@nathanhighley7551]

“I voted for Stephen Douglas“ a quirky one for all the historians in the back.

[@joshuag4846]

or just people who paid attention in school

[@fezzik7619]

Joshua G you beat me to it. I was going to say anyone with a high school diploma

[@SomethingDangerous1]

No one guna explain it? Kewl. Yalls so smarts

[@rickwrites2612]

seems obvious he ran against lincoln

[@therealunicornselene]

If I rolled my eyes any harder they would fall right out of my head

[@elijahlulla947]

One of my favorite characters.

[@TheMt45]

The only thing funnier than one of these jokes landing is one of them not landing. That's Norm McDonald-esque charm.

[@ColoringKaria]

“No wonder Mary told everyone the baby wasn’t his!” 😂🤣😂 ouch!

[@aronthedev3074]

So many jokes went right over the audiences heads. The Lincoln beard joke was gold.

[@danuk2136]

What does the mary todd joke mean

[@cellyzs]

@@danuk2136 that was his wife

[@pronkb000]

@@danuk2136Mary Todd was Lincoln's wife. A "beard" is also a term for a person of the opposite sex that a closeted homosexual dates publicly so as not to out themselves.

[@covrtdesign5279]

Seth's laugh at the failed Dickens joke makes my day every time.

[@minirth.maggie]

Seth is a gem

[@KatiesGoldenDust]

One of the best recurring Weekend Rewind characters in my opinion!

[@christina0927]

One of my favorite update characters, Taran is a legend

[@cassT489]

“Oh, is that TOO SOON?” 😂

[@jillybean4899]

so damn funny I’m walking around with my headphones in outside laughing hysterically out loud and people are looking at me .. this truly is comedic gold. My day was not going so hot and this gave me an attitude adjustment. HILARIOUS Man

[@mybrainsondrums]

still one the best recurring characters on SNL for my money

[@darryl2542]

I'll never forgive SNL for dropping Taran Killam. He was top tier.

[@Kasino80]

I love how he just rolls with his mistakes.

[@littlejacquesful]

Can't believe this is my first time seeing this... Can't stop laughing SO HARD

[@rachelrachel9152]

Fyi, theres more of these sketches they didn't include in the compilation if you wanted to see more

[@jaydehall9731]

"Wherefore art thou Chris Hanson?" 😂

[@thomasheyes5747]

he may have been onto something then now with the whole Chris Hansen thing

[@sammer0304]

The DEAD silence after "Ebenezer Snooze" was the best thing I've seen today

[@evanatchison9738]

these are some of the most basic jokes with the best delivery which is the only thing that makes this sketch hilarious.

[@mj6962]

This was one of the best, most relatable characters SNL ever had. Taran was a great addition to the show. Atkinson says the things that people are already thinking. lol

[@ObamAmerican48]

"No one wants to watch neurotic children trudging in the snow to smooth jazz"🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@JeffSmith-pl2pj]

The facial expressians and timing are even better than the jokes. This all started when some newspaper that printed a review of the Gettysburg address, calling the Presidents remarks "silly" decided to print an apology 150 years latter. Like that was really bothering people. They dug up Jebidiah (the original critic) who apologizes for nothing and expands his critical reviews to everything. Brilliant!

[@Howitchewstofeel5gum]

The fact that this character is based on a real person that panned the Gettysburg Address just makes it so much funnier

[@linkuei6745]

Their groans, and moans just give him more strength !

[@samanthab1923]

Too soon?! 😂

[@LAkadian]

@@samanthab1923 That's not how that expression is used.

[@samanthab1923]

@@LAkadian I’m only commenting on his use of the phrase. Not trying to use it myself. 👋

[@meghanphillips3495]

16:14 He was practically hulking out at this point. 🤣

[@21til85]

Tiny Tim polio joke is the best joke ever.

[@eileenh28]

This was one of those things that I didn't think would work but ended up laughing my ass off every time he appeared. PS: Jebidiah needs to do a review of "Hamilton."

[@samanthab1923]

You know he played the King in 2017

[@xPORTALWALKERx]

Wow....that last clip was incredible. The way hey rips himself, SNL and the like. Spontaneous and hilarious!

[@keepdancingmaria]

I LOVE this character! Since I've never seen him before, this being a compilation is perfect for me.

[@scottyarbour2570]

“CHRISTMAS CAROL... More like Ebenezer Snooze” Dead silent 😂

[@curtisstapleton7167]

And kinda funnie 😁😄😃😃

[@lindsays7232]

Dying to hear him explain that beef with Tommy.

[@Labcoat42]

The yell at the end of “I VOTED FOR STEVEN DOUGLAS” was a great call back

[@DrJ-hx7wv]

Too soon....

[@Matt-ls1ng]

It’s like Mr Burns says pure hate can keep someone alive

[@loupdubois523]

😂😂😂

[@no_peace]

Present!

[@kerenk]

I adore this character so much-- but it's so funny seeing all the ways taran tries to develop an accent through the episodes

[@ComicalRealm]

Jebidiah Atkinson: [ Jeb uh dye uh ] noun Jebidiah Atkinson is a Weekend Update character that is an 1860s newspaper critic who has something negative to say of just about everything. Jebidiah Atkinson also happens to be pure comedy gold.

[@JackMensahBonsu]

Ok. What does he think of The Big Bang Theory?

[@JJ-ls7fq]

@@JackMensahBonsu NEXT!

[@Jbal8924]

We need this now - please do a review of Trump’s speeches

[@fritzreacts3904]

You’re absolutely right

[@JJ-ls7fq]

@A FreeOne ugh, yes. He's the worst. Makes me miss W.

[@orchdork775]

The whole joke is that the movies and speeches were actually good, and that he is just a resentful critic. If he reviews speeches that are obviously bad, I think the joke will be lost lost.

[@Jbal8924]

Jackie Johnson good point! 😂

[@JJ-ls7fq]

@@orchdork775 exactly.

[@ShelbyZealand]

He's my favorite SNL character! :-D

[@FallenDivaLabRat]

Sometimes I forget Cecily was an anchor

[@rachelrachel9152]

A strange and dark period. It doesnt even seem like the same person imo

[@BladeBlur]

Talk about miscast

[@BLoafX]

That's because she leaned off camera for a while.

[@landonandvinceryan9034]

As great as she was in sketches, she was very forgettable during her one season doing Update

[@zainabraza2985]

They need to bring Taran back.. that boy had range!!

[@caffeineandmemes]

Goddamnit I love Taran so much. Between this and his psychotic role on community the man is a GEM. Also he and Seth Meyers have such chemistry it’s like sitting next to two best friends riffing at each other for no reason

[@robg3179]

I can't believe how hard that Ebenezer Scrooge joke bombed. And how much joy it brought Seth when it did.

[@Thomas-qj7zq]

Jebidiah and Stefon or however you spell it were the funniest Weekend Update characters in decades! SNL could use them both now.

[@lei_zsketches]

This radiates John Mulaney’s handy work

[@DrChocolate510]

Mulaney wrote for the show from ‘09-‘12. These started in 2013. Atkinson was a Meyers creation.

[@jessaguilar4747]

I agree....wonder if he helped out with this character!

[@seanmurphy9913]

@@DrChocolate510 reminds me of Seth late night skit with his two women writers

[@grammardynamite9764]

"Oh is that too soon?" 😂🤣

[@tonywright4741]

I adore this character, so original, would kill to see more of him

[@BrainOnVacation]

One or two skits are missing, it would have been awesome of they'd put all of Jebidiah Atkinson.

[@rachelrachel9152]

Ik i hate that they keep saying "every blank sketch ever" when it's literally not, like youd think snl could manage to put all of their own sketches together. Or they Could just say compilation and not say something that's untrue and might cause new viewers to not even look for the others

[@BobbyLCollins]

@@rachelrachel9152 they're limited to what NBC gives them to upload. Almost all of these are dress rehearsal versions, anyway (which, to be fair, are far funnier than the live broadcast versions).

[@rachelrachel9152]

@@BobbyLCollins hm i suppose, but i have heard someone say that every snl sketch is on the computers in the office, but i suppose there could be some that nbc can't release for some reason. Also i haven't noticed that these videos are regularly dress rehearsals, they seem identical to me as the individually uploaded sketches in general. I mean those ones could be dress rehearsal sketches but normally they mention it.

[@gayahithwen]

Honestly this character was brilliant, Taran's acting is hilarious, and when he called himself out on the "same tired character with same tired catchphrase... NEXT!" I laugh EVERY. SINGLE. TIME.

[@stevestelly3063]

10:33 " I got big beef with tommy" lololol a great recovery. I love this dude, how come I don't know his name even though I know all his characters.

[@CraigMcGuinn]

His name is Tarran Killam

[@AnthonySherritt]

Seriously one of the most brilliant characters on SNL for 20 years.

[@thecuttlekid2758]

FINALLY, MY FAVORITE CHARACTER❤️❤️❤️

[@bozzwick]

Can’t believe they axed him early.

[@amymesserschmidt2044]

So horrible that they cut Taran and Jay Pharoah early, they were amazing! And apparently SNL never gave them the reason that they cut them after 7 years.... 👎👎👎

[@bailodescalza]

Yrs ago I looked for the reason Taran wasn't a cast and I found that he had a work schedule conflict by the time SNL was on a break, he was directing something

[@ImNotaRussianBot]

*axed

[@Julia-lk8jn]

I think that was the most accurate summary of Game of Thrones I ever heard.

[@ManyfiresWoman]

Jebidiah Atkinson is Taran at his best! Laughed so hard, peed myself a little! 🤣🤣

[@markdavies9117]

My favorite part is how entertained the Update anchors are.