Fran and Freba - Saturday Night Live

[@limian2112]

I have never been THIS absorbed in ANY conversation in my life.

[@ms.rstake_1211]

😆

[@nyeacnyeac1842]

same, it didn't make me laugh but the whole time i was so invested in everything about this sketch. so entertaining for some reason!

[@daniepants5041]

He lahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhks yeeeeeewwwwwwww

[@audreyloveland7617]

I would watch a show starring these two.

[@lilymaria5126]

@@daniepants5041 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Burlykim13]

I love that they are so casual about one of the most intense jobs on the planet. This whole skit is so ironic and I feel like it flies over too many peoples heads.

[@xopi2521]

Not at all. That was what made it so funny.

[@adk5997]

Exactly. People don’t get it at all. it is a good one

[@mireilledischer3380]

‘it flies over too many people’s heads ‘ i see what you did.

[@tyffaneelavely8087]

exactly. the people saying it's not funny, but entertaining, just don't get it.

[@melinaesposito3434]

Flies.

[@echoz3557]

Two co-workers being 100% at their jobs and 100% in the friendship department.

[@TigressCalliope]

I know, I want this work situation!

[@pandatwee]

💯

[@cynthiahusband106]

This is funny as hell Neil Patrick Harris”nailed “it along with Kristen wigg funny, funny one of the best , so many, skits on snl, this one stands out!

[@hisnameyahuah]

@@cynthiahusband106 There was a recent Mandela Effect that changed "Kirsten Wigg" to "Kristen Wiig".

[@cynthiahusband106]

Thank you Moo Bear, was not aware of the correct spelling of her last name Wiig she’s so talented , love , love that skit.

[@jennaswitch9783]

It wasn't exactly funny but I could watch this for hours and never get tired of it

[@25mmick]

I wanna be them..right there with em'

[@RockyBarraganRB]

Same!

[@JNMKlover]

It has Kristen Wiig, so our brains r getting the right happy chemicals.

[@queezle4277]

Jiggle it a little

[@laurieherman1215]

It was funny AF. This is so me everytime I treat myself to a fullset after years of not having any. They also remind me of my auntie's nails and her hooker red polish, if they had been smaken on some gum I would have been completely blasted back to the 80s and smell Aqua Net flowing throughout our home. 🤣🤣🤣💜💙💚

[@messedupdweeb]

That calmed me down so much for some reason.

[@redroselace9545]

messedupdweeb asmr

[@ceamean]

Yeah! It's asmr 😅

[@phoenixflores6193]

They’re competent on their work, that was relaxing.

[@Alice_kh]

Same. and I am stressed as f.

[@757simmer7]

k

[@dashawho8068]

Ok, so not only do I get unintentional ASMR from this, I also watch this when I have mild anxiety. The characters' gestures, mannerisms and general approach to life are deeply soothing.

[@221b-Maker-Street]

They really are, you're right. Something very comforting about the _sotto voce,_ and confidential tones both of them have absolutely nailed here. And a complete change of energy from much of SNL's content. Refreshing.

[@Otherthan338]

Exactly!! Love it

[@Sk8ergirl01]

They often hire women as ATC’s because women automatically sound more calm and have the “gift of gab” that puts pilots at ease.

[@Khaegch-favh]

It's that magic feminine energy everyone is terrified of.

[@christophersnow9751]

I need more Fran and Freba! These two are absolutely hilarious

[@maia1147]

Christopher Snow I agree😂

[@costacoffee3585]

Hello fellow Ravenclaw! 🦅💙

[@thatcrazywhitegirl1836]

Yassss!

[@payableondeath9091]

ya another skit where the nails break or something 😂

[@ahmedalshaiba9185]

I'm so relaxed, the soft conversations plus the good control of their job makes you relax while watching them

[@calibby85]

Weirdly I totally know what you mean. I could listen to 2hrs of this while I work at my desk 😆

[@oscarfun100]

When you don't need a good script, just two great perfomer with hilarious mannerism.

[@mogwaigremlin7188]

That's America. No substance, all style.

[@Chelsea_Ballboy]

These two are the best!!!

[@lovealways1992]

@@mogwaigremlin7188 riiiight

[@vegancandy9570]

Yet he’s watching an American show (granted the show is terrible and this sketch is abysmal) on American technology.

[@kristinen9854]

True !

[@CuriousGoodsJessica]

Nobody broke a nail, I'm impressed - and it was somehow soothing listening to them? 🤣😂

[@WhiteDaemond]

this is the kind of a video that is not funny but is SO amusing to watch. an achievement that can only be attained by the comedic genius of both kristen wiig and neil patrick harris

[@calibby85]

It's just a different kind of funny I think. Not a "cowbell" moment but just amusing funny and great actors/characters

[@MarriedToTheBestHusband]

Its hilarious and amusing

[@iggicreation9012]

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[@tyffaneelavely8087]

this skit is funny. It's humorous, and gave me several chuckles. Just because it's not roll on the floor laughing, doesn't mean it's not funny. There are diff levels, and diff types of funny. If something makes u laugh, it's funny, and I find it hard to believe that not a single thing in this sketch didn't give u a little chuckle.

[@tyffaneelavely8087]

To amuse is to cause laughter, to cause laughter mean it IS funny. I think this video was very funny. Maybe it just isn't suited to your sense of humor.

[@andrewparker8891]

This skit is really not that funny, but it is utterly fascinating for some reason. Their performances are so good that I simply can't stop watching and analyzing.

[@deniserossiter1059]

Right?? I didn't want it to end. It was the strangest thing.

[@Chaotic_Observer]

Ikr! I didnt laugh, but i loved it regardless, i was fascinated my their nails mostly and their accents, honestly, these ladies seem so cool to hang with ahah, reminds me of my friends

[@PJ-vh6jr]

The dialogue + southern accents + long ass nails = funny "fran is in a pickle" "I don't care if a pickle is in fran. Get back to work"

[@tarafunk4734]

So you see then Kristen constantly flashing the symbol of the devil horns?

[@allyb3510]

@@tarafunk4734 hail satan.

[@kalamansikka]

Patrick's voice in this is so lovely

[@dogsarefab]

Neil

[@bidishah]

Harris! 😂 (Sorry had to jump in a year later)

[@kSolster]

I love how she complains for five whole minutes about her 'situation' and the advice she gets is: tell her to "cool it" 😂😂

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

well, it's all about just shooting the breeze isn't it?? !

[@rushofblood994]

You need a PIIIEEENNNN?

[@RendyLannister]

What accent they use? I love it.

[@aurelliawijaya4938]

@@RendyLannister southern accent!

[@Eirene30]

@@aurelliawijaya4938 The best!!

[@supercarsanders5480]

I choked on a kit kat after reading that thanks

[@lovelyrose5252]

Hahahaha i love the accent

[@EyesShineBIack]

Almost 7 years later and i'm just now seeing this skit. This was perfection!

[@deniserossiter1059]

Same here. How did I miss this one? I'd binge-watch a whole series w/ these two.

[@debdee9663]

.me too

[@vandeolkon]

Me too!

[@susu_m]

Me 4 😄

[@Darkeyes3259]

same. I had a kid with health issues 7.5 years ago... that's my reason. I had no idea this whole season was so good! lol.

[@mattyrm8049]

"they were falling out the sky but it's all better now" 😂😂😂😂

[@MisssKayy]

Funniest part!

[@kimboydstonartanddesign]

😁

[@SheriSoltes]

2020

[@itsourtubenow9729]

You spoiled the joke for me.

[@lance7973]

And all the distractions with the Sierra Mist Free and the carrots! During a crisis!

[@corinnebowers4293]

I want an entire series about these two

[@AndersRapp]

Almost no content and yet so brilliant! :)

[@donnawoodford6641]

It's all about the props!💅💅 Now, if only these handy gal pals can pop open their soda pop cans.💅💅

[@reetuparnadey2615]

This skit just goes to prove how awesome women are at multitasking

[@nora4981]

Nobody cares really

[@T_P_M.]

Nora you need some milk

[@pj101]

Indeed

[@RealNormHall]

one of them's a man tho..

[@susansparanormalpennsylvan81]

women are great multi taskers, for example, if my husband is in the middle of doing something, and i tell him 3 things he needs to do and walk away, 20 minutes later, he is like what ? what did you say , what did you want me to do?___tell a female co worker 5 things they need to do, and bam, they are done, while they are talking on the work phone landline, working on the computer at the same time, and ordering lunch with their cell phone.

[@KellyJayneAustralia]

I like this because they were actually half decent at their jobs! Not complete idiots.

[@camelia2306]

KellyJayneAustralia I know right like they were actually doing something

[@solarprogeny6736]

Very true. Peculiar women, but still very much competent.

[@jemimahkendall6579]

Just jiggle it a little, really

[@WaitingtoHit]

Absolutely! Competent female air-traffic controllers are criminally underrepresented in modern sketch comedy.

[@sallyp.6325]

M my

[@nixverstehenzwiebelmuster]

I love how supportive Freba is of Fran, how they share snacks, and how boss man knows a coral half sweater when he sees one. I definitely feel safe in the sky with this bunch as ground control.

[@Egualdidxe]

i don't know why but i would watch these two speaking for a hour hahah

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

Yes, and they'd still be talking about the same thing, so you could keep up.

[@rachellobo5569]

Everyone saying the script here isn't good - it's INCREDIBLE to write a script like this on SNL that demonstrates how much you trust the actors. The script was brilliant in its subtlety and didn't overshadow them with overpowering punchlines or physical comedy. It's pure genius years later.

[@joycherielbrown]

Thank you. I’m glad someone actually pointed out how skilled the writers had to be to write this.

[@billieseyelashes]

yes! this is one of my favorites of all time

[@glittergrasshopper1144]

i didnt laugh as much as with other sketches, but i watched this with great pleasure, like a good sitcom

[@anthonyherman510]

Exactly!

[@glittergrasshopper1144]

***** months after watching this i still say 'do you want a peeeen?'

[@LvndrHppE2]

Who else really enjoyed “Just jiggle it a little”?

[@isabelhoch3713]

hahah same 😂

[@johnjohnson3709]

“Or just move it around some.”

[@johnjohnson3709]

“Just move it back and forth a little.”

[@cynthiahusband106]

Have been watching this for about 10-12 times now , Neil Patrick Harris -nails it pardon the pun Kristin wiig funny as hell they both are; love the chemistry between the two. Love when Neil says a man’s head rolled off his body and almost hit her shoe funny as hell.

[@johnjohnson3709]

I actually think I do look like an old Sharon Stone.

[@zoemorresey8171]

"I don't care if a pickle is inside Fran!" Me = dead

[@HeatherShineify]

“Oh, he liiiiikes yoooou” 😆

[@susu_m]

Saaaame and he does seem to like her 😄

[@danielleminerva4525]

The thing is, I believe he do care! 😆😆😆 🥒

[@kaygee007]

Neil's face 😂

[@pixiestxNyomouf]

I had to scroll down WAY TOO FAIR to see a comment about it

[@kittykittykitkat]

"He lahqs you!" 😂

[@mjade1673]

heyueww😄😇

[@evernit]

What am be that? "lahqs you"

[@isabelhoch3713]

@@evernit “he likes you”, just in kristen’s southern accent

[@Rachelthanpuii]

Lol

[@ayyiramadhini]

"she is driving me coo coo banana crakin'"

[@gummybear8154]

Lol!

[@MysticalMistyMarie]

Coo coo banana crackers I think is wat she said?!? Lol either way it’s cute 🥰

[@FrankButterfield]

Legal probably told them not to say what I was expecting: "coo coo for cocoa puffs" which is what anyone our age would say in that situation.

[@parryyotter]

@@FrankButterfieldcoo coo bananas is also a phrase that’s used

[@sheilapate7604]

It’s the calming voices for me lol

[@kimerietate8372]

I know, right?Southern women are so funny, too.

[@777L777E777]

This is just mesmerizing. Two pheomenal comedic actors doing their best, eventhough the script wasn't very funny.

[@xavierrobinson9126]

I would be surprised if this was not what was written down....

[@LegionIvory]

It honestly felt like much of it was improvised.

[@221b-Maker-Street]

@@LegionIvory And it would have been so tempting to overplay it, I think. They played it straight though, and it was all the funnier for it. Confident, highly-skilled, at ease performances from both of them. A masterclass.

[@youwillbedealtwith]

This sketch is recommended to reduce anxiety and worries 💚

[@frenchtoast7742]

Ohh for real ! I totally agree! Watching it right now for that reason!

[@romulusthemainecoon3047]

I'd love a workplace with these ladies, I'd feel so validated and encouraged!

[@streamscientist6135]

Neil Patrick Harris is one of the only hosts to MATCH Kristen I love him

[@TomRipley7350]

"I miiiight wriiiiite that down." "Oh, sure. Do you need a peeeen?" I don't think any of you realise how much an English guy loves this.

[@nicoferrari628]

I have no clue how it sounds to an American. I know exactly what ur talking about tho

[@nicoferrari628]

They say we have accents

[@jamesleilian]

I really wish I understood this as much as you guys do!!!

[@teresaf991]

I just realized while watching Bennie Hill that this is where our deep south country accents come from-parts of Britain. But they are doing soft country accents. "Ladies to work here -those nails have to go".

[@stevenfranks3131]

Check out West Bristol accents. Definitely one of many English/Irish/Scottish influences. Neat the way it's preserved in the accents!

[@barcelonachair6487]

Watching these two demonstrate how not to break talon nails, how to navigate aircraft, how to solve personal crises and finally how to subtly flirt with a boss was enlightening and relaxing.

[@krizia-that-one-person]

"Do you want a diet Sunkist?" "Would you like some carrots?" 😂😂😂😂I died

[@laurenmccullough8838]

The asking about the carrots kills me every time. 🤣

[@lance7973]

It’s just delightful!

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

Southerners are obligated to offer beverages, food. But they like to.

[@gigin6534]

"They were falling out of the sky, but it's okay now" 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

I like my Air Controllers calm.

[@brendanmccosker5082]

why these two haven't worked more together when they have such great chemistry is beyond me!!

[@sheriah2077]

I could totally see Neil Patrick Harris doing a reboot movie of "To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar" as Vida Boheme.

[@nope_no_nunya.]

Omg yes!

[@robertphillips8915]

You are so right. He would be amazing if in that role.

[@heydeanie]

Omg that is exactly who he reminded me of!!!!

[@cherryjawbreakalt]

Omg I didn't even think that but I can't unsee it and I don't mind it. I love it

[@micheleb7898]

Definitely. Though, Patrick was brilliant in that role.

[@MissFawlty]

The next time a colleague unloads their problems on me, I'm going to wear these ginormous fake nails and tell them to "hawld oawn"... I love this skit!

[@okgo9959]

+MissFawlty Don't forget abput "He luuks youuu"))

[@luvkeys9324]

It’s been years and I still come back to this when I’m in a bad mood.

[@frenchtoast7742]

Same 😂

[@KrimsonVagus]

Neil makes such a convincing lady here. Brilliant!

[@sasziy375]

Not sure why some say this isn’t funny… it’s hilarious 😂🤣🤣🤣. The outfits, the nails, the wigs, the gestures, .. everything all happening at once.

[@nanceemoes7995]

I agree: I think the sketch is *very* funny, but it's just a constant stream of amusing rather than big spikes of laughter. Maybe that's what they mean. 🤗

[@SuperProcrastina]

I agree hilarious 🤣

[@Sofistacation]

Same. And I don't understand how anyone could fail to find a sketch funny when it has a line like "try jigglin' it a little"

[@susanb5058]

@Beth A. yes, it’s all about the nails! I find it hilarious!

[@carefulpilgrim]

Neil playing a clueless lady yet one who doesn’t stress over her job… his mannerisms are so good!

[@TsetsiStoyanova]

These two have a fixation with fingers and fingernails and hand mannerisms and gestures!

[@ImNotaRussianBot]

I believe that was the joke, ma'am. Congratulations.

[@lkmorgan1959]

Hello Captain Obvious.

[@beatnikmary]

This just in: Their fingernails were unusually long. More at 11.

[@sarahej13]

That’s the point of the skit, genius.

[@goxcrazii]

Right 😂😂

[@laqsvil2230]

I don't know what it is about this skit but I can't get enough of watching it. They need to make more with these two.

[@GhostOfAmsterdam69]

I could watch these characters go on forever.

[@bieassialaw6832]

I can’t believe it took me SIX YEARS to see and appreciate this skit! This was hilarious 😆 ... plus Neil was giving me Patrick Swayze “To Wanfu” vibes ❤️

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

"To Wong Fu..."

[@GullibleTarget]

@@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823 ....thanks for everything, July Newmar" She is so statueeeeesque.

[@beafbuger]

i reallt like these characters. so calm and nice and encouraging

[@heathermadilene]

How has this sketch not garnered legendary status? It is hilarious!!

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

it's like a real slice of life. lol

[@123melly321]

omg can you imagine that there are people out there in reality, who REALLY HAVE SUCH NAILS!

[@AlyxSyal]

+coldlasagne Lady Gaga xD

[@123melly321]

ali naseer yeah that does not count. i mean "normal" people, who work or have to clean their toilets themselves.. XD

[@hannahr9561]

I have long nails, not quite as long as theirs but still long enough to get people asking how I do anything with them haha!

[@ABC4475]

And they love their nails~Even that means they almost can’t do anything with 10 long nails

[@janmalecek3278]

My instructor(?) at trade school had nails like this. She was teaching sewing.

[@miawallace2306]

Is it weird that I haven’t laughed once but still come back to watch this every month for the last 2 years?

[@theveektorea]

I dont know why,but whenever i am not ok i always come back to this one. Its relaxing its therapy,i wanna be one of this ladies

[@bethfiori4708]

These ladies can talk a plane out of a nosedive, so they can sure talk you out of a funk.

[@laree82]

Mid 30's rural Oklahoman, here. Can confirm. A former workplace of mine staffed of exclusively women and gay men was this exact thing. Only with more sex, more laughter, and more liberal politics. It was the most magical place in the world.

[@MC-342]

How wonderful. 😊

[@iggicreation9012]

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[@mjade1673]

🥺i need

[@mathalogical418]

Aww man this would make a good set up for a book

[@BlackLikeInque]

Sounds like every call center in Florida lol

[@jovanakrivokapic]

''jus jiggle it a little''

[@daftspect]

I love people like this. If there were a 1-hour version of this, I'd watch every single second of it.

[@huntercuyler]

"a neutral environment." "like a friendly's?" "yeah. or a perkins."

[@TaylorKnightCosplay]

My dad loves Perkins.

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

or a Stuckey's.

[@billieseyelashes]

this might be one of my favorite skits of all time. also i love their friendship so much

[@biancapeninga2831]

The asmr in this is incredible

[@kellyalvarado6318]

I’ve watched this a thousand times. Please bring them back together for another skit

[@dumper2dust]

they should do more of freba and fran

[@parryyotter]

This is one of my favorite sketches. I laugh a bit but honestly I just feel relaxed. An hour of this would be perfect.

[@carrielange2692]

you had me at "you need a pee-in?" gold from that moment on. I could listen to these two all day. Wish I worked with them. 😆

[@TheNormanmurk]

It's more cute than funny, but it makes me feel so calm and happy for some reason. They are 2 sweet and adorable women. I like watching them interact.

[@robb6823]

These two are BRILLIANT! They work so well together!! One of the BEST skits EVER!

[@Nyxadoodledandy]

This is hilarious. They are calmly stressing me out. Between their soothing voices and outrageous nails, my emotions didn't know what to do lol

[@magnolia8626]

Their voices are so soothing!

[@lalaloopsie1809]

I have watched this 5 times in a row!! Simply great characters!! More Fran and Freda please!!

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

they used to do the Justin skit over and over, with the cool guys.

[@caricatureparty]

When she said "cool it." that was the best. That was the punch line of the whole sketch.

[@LoveandButter]

This is I mean, the most entertaining nothing ever. I don't even know what they are saying but the mannerisms and voices are completely captivating and well matched... what is it about this that is so engaging?

[@themadisonrox2]

As a person who has worked with middle aged southern women for 6 years this couldn’t be more accurate

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

I hear ya.

[@zleahzhenrietta865]

Neil doing great with that nails.. "Nailed it", said Barney stinson 😂

[@waterjug7122]

😂

[@iggicreation9012]

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[@chriscatton705]

I didn't want this to end. like ever. so entertaining.

[@dawntill5295]

Oh man that was great!! Neil Patrick Harris and Kristen Wigg seem like they could be bffs in real life

[@andypre1667]

If they every do a remake of Steel Magnolias, these two need to be in it.

[@madamm2026]

I could watch them for hours. So nicely done.

[@steffna]

I could watch this for hours

[@marclaw9374]

Anyone watching this in 2020.... and we are all grounded.... missing the old normal way of life

[@samd1405]

it wasn't normal. That's why we are in the situation we are in. But I hear ya.

[@whitneypittman7006]

When they started rubbing hands together I cringed. 🥴

[@Sibreus]

2021!

[@goodrising2609]

I love listening to them, it's kind of soothing and makes me giggle

[@sandraoettle1476]

Rapidly shooting up the ranks to my top five fave SNL skits.

[@f3nrir_]

this was an amazing skit, would love to see more of this kind tbh On a side note, I like how both of them didn't seem like they were reading the lines from a cue card, much unlike from what current SNL skits seem these days

[@LeeBee-hs6mj]

I love this so much. I could watch a whole series with these two.

[@worldcenter800]

patrik is such great actor!!!!

[@CasperLCat]

“OK so where do you think you are ?” This skit had a subtle but savage wit that flew under the radar of the live audience. So to speak.

[@JoeMandell-]

I seriously just listened to a radio transmission from last week between an American Airlines Airbus 380 and the San Antonio, Texas air traffic control tower. The pilot had reported that one of their engines had caught fire during their approach. SAT control was cool as a cucumber and managed the situation like is it was just another day at the office. Now I know why. ☺

[@sarahchalfy8024]

I LOVE this sketch. NPH is MAGIC. So nonchalant, so subtle...just genius. Why are y'all saying this isn't funny??

[@alanaigbe7040]

The natural chemistry is what sells this, and why I keep coming back to this sketch.

[@leahs.6780]

I wish they would make more of these... I just LOVE these characters!

[@billiefan3448]

I don't know why but I was so fascinated with this for some reason.. I could watch them for hours.

[@PeppersMom]

That split second when Fran attempts to bite open the can of soda...😆

[@TShay92]

This is so calming.

[@janed8785]

I could watch them for hours, this is so entertaining and calming at the same time

[@kokebkn13]

i Did not find it that funny, but somehow was very interesting to watch XD

[@aquariusliu24]

Indeed

[@beautifulenoughforme]

u know wht ''just try to jiggle it a little''

[@nora4981]

Their accents and voices were soothing to me

[@idkybily]

FOR REAL: there is a manager/stocker/cashier at my local store that has nails just like this. She is one of the most serious, nose to the grindstone people Ive been around. The nails are insane enough, but them being on this woman is one of my favorite conundrums to ponder.

[@Rebecca-br2mw]

Comments like this are why I youtube

[@peaches2220]

Favorite conundrums to ponder

[@iggicreation9012]

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[@idunrudemo]

"You mean like a hole of a doughnut?" "Well yeeeees!"

[@loulouc8074]

One of my favourite SNL sketches, , never get tired of watching it.

[@AndreggvilJammer]

NPH is so unbelievably awesome

[@maryem8263]

I think it’s relaxing because they’re so calm and know exactly what to do and I can appreciate that in ATC!!!

[@femmeaurora]

This is delightful to watch. These two is epic!

[@sallyberry5079]

Has anyone ever told you, you look like an old Sharon Stone....🤣🤣 what a 'compliment '😁