Funkytown Debate - Saturday Night Live

[@zoltanbrenner774]

I'm from Hungary and I'm discovering SNL just now. And Funkytown Debate is the best. Waking up in bad mood, I just turn on this debate and get funky for my day. Excellent rhytm, background vocals, dancers, and candidates... more Funkytown issues, pleeeeaaasssee!

[@m.m.i.9586]

If you like Funkytown, I definitely recommend checking out the SNL “What up with that” skits. They are hilarious, and I’m convinced the characters from them live in the same county as Funkytown. 😄

[@zoltanbrenner774]

@@m.m.i.9586 Yeah, I saw all "what up"s several times :)

[@m.m.i.9586]

@@zoltanbrenner774 Aww, yay! I’m so happy you have. They are some of my favorites. :)

[@karenmiller7218]

Hoping Hungary is feeling the funk two years later

[@I_Have_The_Most_Japanese_Music]

I just came across this and think it's one of the most brilliant things I've ever seen: kzbin.info/www/bejne/larMgouGhLRkj9E

[@KidFresh71]

We demand a sequel to the funky down debates! Classic stuff. Should be way more popular.

[@Jack_Rivet]

Seconded! I need to know that Funky Town has survived all the pressures facing modern cities, including gentrification, homelessness, crumbling infrastructure and bland indie rock

[@nicolejohnson2671]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@XaraK1]

I can't believe the crowd weren't in stitches. This was hilarious! Armisen alone had me crying

[@DougWolfe]

The costume department must have had so much fun preparing for this sketch.

[@RideAcrossTheRiver]

What costumes? Janet's?

[@DougWolfe]

@@RideAcrossTheRiver Everyone except Janet’s

[@RideAcrossTheRiver]

@@DougWolfe Janet dresses very sensibly.

[@getawaydriver5363]

Even more of a ball if they were all wearing sweet lil Douglas Wolfe originals.

[@ricarleite]

More like a nightmare. Cold sweat while they listen to the table read.

[@rtcommodore9354]

Actually, Funky Town politics are pretty substantive: clean water, good schools, and keeping it funky.

[@devikwolf]

Shag carpets in the streets, too.

[@blueheronprairie]

We need more funk. The news is horrible

[@christophersteele5709]

Better than flint

[@Chunkboi]

Their schools must look like old episodes of the Electric Company. Literacy scores must be through the roof.

[@marks.3303]

@@Chunkboi In other words, just like actual grade schools between 1970-1975. I started kindergarten in 1973. It was funky.

[@cornerofthemoon]

I can't believe after 8+ years I'm just now seeing this sketch.

[@JJs_playground]

Same. Lol

[@georgemason4921]

Ikr

[@francesjarvis884]

Me too!

[@RideAcrossTheRiver]

I can't believe a woman like Abby Elliott exists. Alternate universe sexy.

[@MoltenPlastic]

Crazy how this flew under the radar. Like some kinda funky bird or something.

[@Keyring15348]

This sketch is just perfect, even to the minor characters like Cold Gibblet Gravy or Diaper Jones. Just amazing.

[@ruthv2352]

Yeah well, the actors everyone one of them were absolutely awesome, these were thee best years, best skits, they had Jay, Kristen Andy, Taran, Jason, Bill, Fred, Nassim, was nuts you simply couldn't keep it b together was too funny, the writers too were different, so....

[@coleramos977]

Don't forget Freaky Franky

[@yuufeternal5837]

Diaper Jones is based on "Star Child" from Parliament Funkadelic. Aka Gary Shider (rip)

[@RideAcrossTheRiver]

The Giant Wig. Neeer neet noop.

[@marshwetland3808]

@@yuufeternal5837 I've listened to it hundreds of times and never figured out why someone seemed to be saying diaper. 🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂

[@souio]

Funk culture is probably the best subculture ever created and it desperately needs to make a return. 80s neon is cool and all but there's something pure about Funk that hits your soul!

[@RobGradyVO]

ITS ON ITS WAY BACK! Look at Bruno Mars and Anderson Paak, not to mention Daft Punk, Pharell and Mark Ronson

[@daisyunderwood1002]

Amen to that!

[@jasminehouston-burns1691]

You can also check out "We Don't Funk Till After Dark"

[@hellokittyangel211]

Only if it’s P-Funk other than that I don’t want it back, jk lol.

[@BeeBwakka]

@@hellokittyangel211 nah you right tho, make my funk the P-Funk!

[@haelotny6523]

I love all the names & the costumes & the singing. Funky music made this skit so fresh.

[@tuni16tuni]

Okey but Kristen's entrance is highkey cool af

[@momo-cchi5978]

It sure was😂

[@AsiaDanceScene]

In Funkytown they actually WANT to clean up the water. Funky town: 1, Real politics: 0.

[@jasminehouston-burns1691]

I know, my first thought was Flint, MI

[@kb2x172]

Yooo he could be the mayor of Flint, Michigan in a heartbeat. 😂🤣

[@gabrielduarte3904]

they not just wanted clean water, they GOT clean water aaand nice schools!! so FT: 2 RP 0

[@jakepullman4914]

@@gabrielduarte3904 Don't forget about them butts getting bigger. That's 3:0 for me, I'm ready to move to Funkytown.

[@realbeautyness25]

THEY CLEANED UP THE WATER BUT WENT OVER BUDGET AND THEY GOT DISCO BALLS IN THEIR PARKS YO THAT IS FUNKY 😭

[@daniramc]

Doctor Silky Delicious should run for mayor of Flint, Michigan

[@RobGradyVO]

Might even Bring back the Flint Tropics

[@blues.baseball.badanxiety]

Write him in

[@TralfazConstruction]

This is precious. It's rather stunning for me when realizing that this aired nearly _nine_ years ago. I remember this episode for Will Ferrell supposedly having a cold at the time. What a trouper! Also, Broadway Sizzles from this outing is a real treat too for Mr. Ferrell's singing.

[@unaddictable]

I love each time we get to see Kristen Wiig dance in skits. She's always got the moves and the grooves -on point!

[@jon123etc]

Omg i sooo want to see Shasta Taffy from What’s up with that become a recurring character!

[@jonathanbatz3183]

this sketch is so good, i am surprised its not that well known

[@dalyand5944]

God, this skit is perfection.

[@amypieterse3706]

how do i get FUNKYTOWN citizenship?

[@Talex-vu4iu]

Dalyan D. is one sexy mother! Brickhouse 😍

[@RahduDrahkqul75]

Directions to FunkyTown Is easy too just take the Freeway of Love till you get to Boogie Wonderland

[@RahduDrahkqul75]

@@chocolatecosmos1424 If you don't want a ticket you better move on. If you break the law you gotta pay your dues. Ain't much better if you play it by the rules

[@AdultThirdCultureKid1971]

Heck, yeah! 😊

[@garybryant9097]

Getting around town quickly is pure Fantasy

[@cUser691]

Kenan’s backup dancers were jammin’ & those outfits brought bk memories of girls @ clubs

[@martijn_yt]

They were really fun(ky) ! sorry, couldn't resist 😂 (I'll let myself out) But I also thought they were great. We're they cast members ? I didn't recognize them

[@alanjoy7915]

Kristen wig's entrance is so epic

[@Hellwyck]

Wiig

[@Gemmie-mb1ou]

She's got the moves. Hahaha!

[@DerekWrites]

Usually when she dances like that she has a cowbell in her hand.

[@rolivas303]

I was actually waiting on her to pull out that triangle.

[@paulcanis6297]

That is some dance that only exists in her head. Years go by, Kristen Wiig still gets me. The fact she is just one talented person in this skit ... good times.

[@The-Study-Shed]

Usher @ 2:05 pimp dance is amazing :) Love it!!

[@beuxjmusic]

Not a big Usher fan, but he was smooth as a mufasa in this...

[@carlplz00001]

Beux J ya, thanks to Usher once i got laid hahaha 👍🏿

[@Lanearndt]

That's Usher?! Everything about what he did here is perfect! His moves, his wardrobe, his delivery, his pitch, his charm, the slick timing of the sunglasses switch!

[@jaspsalmaison2421]

Usher is actually doing a “Locking” move. A popular style of dance to funk that still exists.

[@drstrange629]

I don’t even know where to start. This skit is flawless.

[@saml8279]

We need a funkytown in 2020.

[@imari2305]

I agree!!

[@spiderpig9777]

even more in 2021

[@RideAcrossTheRiver]

@@spiderpig9777 We can always get more funk-ay, tho we are already funk-ay

[@batya7]

More so, even MORE in 2024 !

[@sirius4k]

I think it's about time for the next Funkytown Debate.

[@mglatfelter2549]

Full agreement here from 2022!!

[@DaddyTre65]

I think Cold Giblet Gravy is related to Coughy Robinson from the "Worst of Soul Train DVD" infomercial!

[@rachelrachel9152]

Yes almost certainly!

[@nicolejohnson2671]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@jamessirot854]

I like Mr. Galactic Fantastic’s outfit, especially the hat can cape.

[@chocolafied]

This brought back memories of when I saw the Mothership Connection concert at the Fox Theater. 😁

[@1ACL]

Nice

[@sabinam664]

Yessss, how did I miss this and why isn’t the funky town debate a regular sketch during election season!!!!! This is AmAZING!

[@Blizzard0fOz93]

It’s because Funkytown only rises from the mists every 500 years, and when it recedes, those who visit return to the outside world with no real recollection of its existence. Only with the advent of recording technology did we have any real proof of its existence.

[@beuxjmusic]

I love Abby Elliot's subtle shoulder pops, very fitting.

[@JustSaralius]

Kate McKinnon's crazy eyes!!! Lmao!! XD

[@arguseyed9982]

Making love with the camera. Totally stealing the show.

[@arguseyed9982]

@burteriksson No, i am definitely talking about Kate. And this is not about being sexy, but grabbing the attention. I dont know about you but i barely noticed the other girl and the dude. All i cared is what she was doing.

[@lumideo1]

That's a constant with Kate

[@drkskwlkr]

Kate is a supernatural creature from another galaxy. But, ironically, in this clip I really noticed Abby Elliott for the first time 😊

[@camogrrl]

burteriksson your xenophobia is showing

[@JonJenkins1982]

This has to be the greatest sketch I’ve seen from SNL in a while and it’s 12 years old 😅

[@Ikiya69]

Kate's face expression really got me LOL

[@amyrosenold-music-healing-yoga]

One of my all time fave skits! It's funky, and hilarious!!! Would love to see more of these characters

[@gustavgnoettgen]

That's what I, a german, see when I follow US politics. Far more entertaining than it should be.

[@Kaddywompous]

I, an American, yearn for the days of less entertaining politics.😔

[@gustavgnoettgen]

@@Kaddywompous Me too now. The last year was enough to giggle, and too much beyond.

[@archangle2988]

@@gustavgnoettgen When i heard that Friedrich "Fotzenfritz" Merz will take another shot at chancellor i yearnd for the option to vote for the pink wig .....

[@gustavgnoettgen]

@@archangle2988 The pink wig?

[@archangle2988]

@@gustavgnoettgen the proposed vice mayor Captain Catfish was having in his shadow cabinet?

[@BravoKnuckle]

Every country needs a minister of Kung Fu. that is how we'll fix this world.

[@Code_Geel]

Can't believe that this is more believable than the actual debates...

[@JPEG0812]

Like a fine wine

[@Fidelis1776]

I learned more about a fictional place in a skit than I do about my own town where I live during real debates.

[@cobrax236]

Vanessas robot dance was INSANE! Is nobody gonna talk about that? O_o

[@boujatube]

hmmm . I felt it came off as a little mechanical

[@AshrafAnam]

Can't concentrate on Killam's words with those two dancing behind him

[@TCt83067695]

Ashraf Anam the black girl is now a major backup dancer for Beyoncé

[@hakimESC]

and the second one?

[@TCt83067695]

hakimESC not sure soz

[@lukeshdoesntknow]

The characterization in this skit is amazing!!

[@spincc]

Another piece of SNL gold.

[@davidlawlor4317]

It's a lie! I just got freaky with Janet!!! 🤣🤣🤣 Perfection

[@patrickharper-aucoin4413]

There’s nothing about this skit I don’t love

[@realbeautyness25]

My son is on the debate team and WANTS A FUTURE IN POLITICS I WILL SEND HIM THIS VIDEO AS A CASE STUDY PREP 👍🏿

[@asylumchoir4586]

Dearest realbeautyness25, Please, give him the best of our Funk, and keep us posted!!! ✨🕊

[@RideAcrossTheRiver]

Yes, we are funkay, but we can get more funkay

[@butlermj76]

Dude's name was Cold Gibblet Gravy!! That's about to be my new gamertag yall lol

[@getawaydriver5363]

Cool we were all wondering what your gamer tag was gonna be.

[@RobertSaget-iv4wv]

I would vote for literally any of these instead of the choices we currently have!

[@AshrafAnam]

Kristen's entrance was really cool

[@WempajR]

@burteriksson - Except Ghostbusters :-(

[@cobrax236]

Actually, her entrance was pretty boring. Vanessas robot Dance was the best!! :D

[@j.j.savage9628]

That hand schwiggle after she slides in kills me

[@Avonbarksdaleable]

@burteriksson A robot is supposed to be stiff, so she did great lol

[@bonitobonita9263]

I love this skit and the Song too much so ocasiónally come back to watch. Love how usher looks having so much fun 🤩

[@Impala-nh2qk]

I want to live in Funkytown!

[@Qwufi]

yeah yeah yeeeeah me too :D

[@ricarleite]

It would be maddening and exhausting after a week

[@daaimdaanish7016]

Cold Giblet Gravy's delivery was on point and funky... Bobby Moynihan got soul!

[@Brownalebelly]

They should have a Funkytown debate every year

[@jeremyc5152]

I can't get over how good all their timing is, all on beat , just great

[@amypieterse3706]

i am voting for MORE DISCO BALLS in public parks.... we need more grooviness in public places.

[@herewegoagain6604]

Best thing i’ve seen in a long time! Make this really come true! I’m moving to Funky Town!

[@annapaulinamedinacastillo6160]

4:20 Kristen Wiig's dancing is everything

[@reeee7607]

She was really getting down

[@RideAcrossTheRiver]

Only Miranda Sings is more inadvertently kool

[@bangnee]

10 years ago>? We need part 2!

[@PiCheZvara]

There's some nice satire in this. People rather vote and listen to clowns when it comes to politics rather than more boring, but rational and more thoughtful individuals.

[@FishoD]

This is what makes world portrayed in movie Idiocracy an utopia. They actually give IQ tests to people and elect the smartest person the post of president. Can you imagine if really only the smartest people were allowed to lead? What a paradise.

[@wayzUX]

No man, don't ruin it, it's just funkytown you political freak

[@philipsilvanus5490]

@@FishoD Being smart doesn't necessarily equate with acting in a moral way though. And what is morally preferable anyway? Even smart people disagree on politics.

[@jerkmaskington5305]

Yeah but didn’t the "mayor" make sure they had clean drinking waters whereas the rational position only talked about finance?

[@jasminehouston-burns1691]

Nah, it was just Funkytown on CSPAN.

[@wimbledan]

Is Funkytown next to Lazytown. If so I'm moving there

[@bodhisattva99]

MINISTER OF KUNG FU!

[@RobotJeeg]

Everybody was kung fu fighting in Funky Town!

[@damxcv]

Taste the Turkey

[@jaldous]

How did I not remember this one? This is brilliantly unhinged.

[@Daniel_Delayne]

Armisen's Freaky Frankie clearly chanelling some Alan Vega 😄👌🏻

[@stevesloan7132]

Apparently, this skit started with the question: "What if Funky Town was an actual place?" If only . . . Then I'd get my ticket punched and get on down to Funkytown!

[@duntaejones6107]

I'm from Memphis we had a guy named Prince Mongo who ran for mayor every election and was very similar as the Captain. He never wore shoes and claimed he was from outer space.

[@mememefinally]

and he was the sane one.

[@ProtokolVG]

I love the funky music here listening over and over :)

[@antoniodragonheart8965]

Won't you take me to... Funkytown!

[@johnmcnab4273]

I use "Captain Delicious" as my gamertag thanks to this sketch :)

[@barryjohnson409]

Kristen Wiig can move so gracefully.

[@eduardopena5893]

Kate's dancing and facial expressions steal this skit from all the others.

[@sollorenzo1469]

I can see that some dance steps that you guys did are popular now days lol how didn't we notice THAT!! LMAOFF

[@brianneal9700]

I wish i lived in funkytown

[@hukes]

This is genius!

[@humanforotherhumans]

I have to laugh at the intro of the third party candidate because her outfit is not formal enough for this debate.

[@just-Banks]

I was just about to bail on this one but I'm glad I stuck it out!

[@chrisjoosten9819]

Absolutely fantastic.....and VERY groooovy.

[@Blondfoxy24]

What a cast !!!!!

[@simonfarrell6585]

Man we need SNL in the UK! I've been LMAO all day watching this shit👌

[@jamesbarton894]

Contact the NBC via their email and tell them that you want SNL in your country.

[@robiiify]

1:06 didnt get out of my head -.-

[@Fenrisson]

Man, I love it! It's so perfectly musical!

[@Gist432]

Kate McKinnon is kinda scary..

[@irishking1414]

Gist432 yep scary eyes

[@najibnajmudin512]

Yep, yet sexy tho

[@Hellwyck]

nah, she just fancies women. you'll understand when you're older.

[@radekchrabota]

@@Hellwyck I... I think they meant her expression and crazy eyes in this sketch. I don't know what you're talking about

[@charlie-obrien]

Oh how I wish I lived in Funkytown. Instead I have to live in Amer-a-lago. But not for long!

[@perfectionbox]

I don't care how they run the city as long as they... make it funky

[@salvatoredebella4502]

This sooooo funky!

[@Pannemat]

That Janet Nichols does a great Sandra Bullock.

[@Wis_Dom]

This is San Francisco, only without the rhythm...and more gay.

[@monsterguyx]

Another SNL skit where there's just one joke, and it's the premise... However, I happen to love this premise & would happily watch a whole series of Funkytown sketches!

[@burrelleful]

This whole sketch was fantastic but it’s really “Diaper Jones” for me 😭

[@justanopinionsincerelynoof3860]

Oh my God, he wasn't lying about bigger butts😂

[@frglaf4187]

Why do I feel like the needs of the people of Funkytown are considered first and foremost by its public servants, and government of the people, by the people, and for the people has not vanished from the Earth, as long as that Earth is funky?

[@jonathang7539]

This is how debates should be, more fun and interesting ;)

[@hukes]

Simply WOW!!

[@jlbueno0611]

ego's choreagraphy was damn good!!! It deserved some sort of award

[@Schipchik]

This is a masterpiece!

[@outernationalstudios]

Please - we need more funkytown!!!

[@shmookins]

I imagine congress will be like this in 100 years. XD

[@lhays117]

I would unironically be down to live in a place like this irl.

[@richardmcnee1255]

such an amazing cast!

[@dengel72]

Are there more of these? Never seen this one; hilarious!

[@purdysanchez]

All communication needs to be in this format

[@musharioh]

God dammit I wanna live in Funkytown

[@Zhoshyn]

Are you from the US? Then you are already in F*ktown.

[@comedymental5262]

Sooo good!!! This looks like a debate in a mental institution with one contestant is a guard Jannet! XD awesome!!

[@MeaghanCates]

Giant Wig 2024

[@whereismohit]

Taran looks so cool here....what's his funky style called ?

[@Dinmhor]

Pimp style?

[@whereismohit]

Dinmhor Cool Nerd Pimp style ? or corporate pimp style ?

[@Dinmhor]

I honestly don't know what those things are

[@BoyAditya]

2020 funky town debate please