Every Close Encounter Ever: Part 1 - SNL

After a paranormal experience, three people share very different stories about what happened, especially Ms. Rafferty (Kate McKinnon).
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[@THELIFEOFVIEWS1]

Kate’s smirk when she sees someone about to break character

[@Gender_cha0tic]

I'd venture to say she gets off on it. Especially if it's someone that's hard to break.

[@JM-ft5ip]

I'd say for at least the last 10 years, probably about half the skits have at least one character break. It gets kind of annoying.

[@katiee2682]

It’s hot

[@sharjones5575]

That smirk is when she goes all in for the kill! Omg I love her!

[@judefeehan9056]

I'm in love with Katy

[@LaughBoys]

Man, extraterrestrials are fascinated by Ms. Rafferty. She’s gotta be a celebrity to them at this point.

[@l.a.1477]

Can’t blame ‘em 😂

[@jameslarimer9211]

Naw, they're keeping her under wraps so other aliens don't ruin this sweet situation they got goin'. It's super off the books.

[@markmh835]

@@jameslarimer9211 -- Oh it's super off the books all right! She's dealing with the trainees and lower brass ... And there's always a look-out. That tells you somethin'.

[@dhul-sabhatanalkurdi5079]

Are you kidding my I want see Fire Martial Bill and Mrs Rafferty together living happy and I bet it’ll be a hit.

[@benmee7630]

Your thinking of a different celeb there matey

[@danwhitehurst9592]

“So I’m out there full Donald Ducking it with my fun bun and mud gun showing” Had me rolling

[@aarondigby5054]

She really give those private body parts a new genre: hog taker and log maker. Kate "the Great" McKinnon is too damn much. Everyone's doing their damned best not to break character and it's useless. Kate killz.

[@motnosniv]

@@aarondigby5054 her grassy knoll and gassy hole

[@squee599]

@@aarondigby5054 "hog taker and log maker" is my favourite!

[@crosstudio]

@@squee599 grassy knoll and gassy hole is hilarious, but hog taker... is the best.

[@ComicalRealm]

The best sketches are usually the ones where everyone is losing their shit because of one person. Especially if they got the veterans losing it.

[@billmacnab7904]

This was funny. I loved watching the Carol Burnett show. Tim could make everyone laugh.

[@billyzee261]

@@billmacnab7904 comedy is fine and all, but I think that we should focus on serious life and death type of issues. Millions of Americans are dying each and every day and you people are talking about idiotic and long forgotten comedy skits? President Biden and VP Harris are asking us to mobilize and get people off their butts to get vaccinated people!

[@rosedercole8939]

I wish I could like this comment more then once!!!

[@billyzee261]

@@rosedercole8939 well, you could "like" my posts why don't you? I'm working hard convincing people to do what's right and to be safe you know!

[@seppingtondestamina9398]

@@billyzee261 The rest of us who just want to enjoy this vid are asking you to mobilize your jaw and shut your damn mouth.

[@OmicronGaming]

Ryan Gosling loses it every time and I can’t blame him

[@jonathanholtlajer2949]

Yooo omicron

[@ShepardRockstar]

Bro omicron the spongeman himself in the snl comments?????? More likely than you’d think

[@ohmygoshitscole]

Bro what are the chances of omicron being here

[@arthurtwa]

I don’t even know how they make half these sketches without breaking into laughter! I know I cant.

[@mrhairywombat7448]

@@jonathanholtlajer2949 0

[@ksolster9787]

These close encounter skits are the best. And the fact that it's comedic storytelling and not the typical situational type of comedy makes them even more brilliant

[@yasuke9317]

Cool but do you still kick it with My Boy Bender?

[@ksolster9787]

@@yasuke9317😄 just caught him with my toothbrush polishing his shiny metal a**

[@katiee2682]

I remember seeing the first close encounter skit live on TV and I was literally sobbing because I was laughing so hard. And I was dead sober too

[@barbiedahl]

666th Like.😈👍🏻

[@196cupcake]

Yup. The best ideas sound simple in hindsight. The basic premise and structure of the sketch do a lot of the lifting. That is why a lot of improv. comedy training involves "games." Throw most competent improv or sketch comedians into it and it'll be funny. Competent as in: Friday and Saturday night regulars at major hubs, like NY/LA/Chicago.

[@dhyanawinant1051]

Aidy and Gosling laughing make the first episode the best one .. The writing for Kate’s part describing her privates is award winning 🏆 !

[@RaymondHng]

"Not to get too graphic, but pubically speaking, it's a jungle down there. I've got more hair poking out the side than a hipster's beard stuffed into an N95. Look I'm not proud of it, but hey, why clean the house if nobody's coming over, right?"

[@dawnstanley1733]

​@@RaymondHng😂🤣 OMG! That was brilliant!

[@LolaColombiana]

“My drainer and stainer” 😅

[@tomcat3360]

“It wasn’t my worst Wednesday night.”

[@SweenyBlaqueVQOR]

I almost choked laughing when she said that 😂😂😂😂

[@elliekennedy9908]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@donovanchase6086]

Kate McKinnon owns SNL, she fucking OWNS IT!

[@motionmagic148]

And Pete Davidson

[@tripwire4727]

Best cast member of all time.

[@nooceluap7760]

I gave up on SNL long ago - I just discovered these close encounter videos and and am now familiar with Kate McKinnon, she is so funny.

[@cadebritt8001]

I agree, she is the gold cow.

[@michelerich1590]

@@dyinhope6840 lame

[@marinemccord1059]

As great as she is, the best part is her coworkers breaking during the whole thing 🤣

[@joeymorvant161]

Yes!

[@g-unit7625]

But you know that Kate is doing her best to crack them up.

[@steveTGO]

They broke through because of her!!!

[@busdriver1275]

Kate McKinnon at her absolute best! Her delivery is perfection. Whoever came up with and wrote these sketches is a genius.

[@JohnDough-yr2zt]

Whoever wrote this: grassy knoll, gassy hole, deserves an award!

[@brittongoodwin6193]

You can’t convince me they were written at all! This is jus manic Kate ad-libbing😂

[@bridykes9986]

These weren't written well not her part maybe Ryan's and other chick lol Kate is def improvising she sees someone barely grin or break character and she goes in for the kill 😅 I truly HATE she left the show she was amazing and genuinely hallarious I wish her well but she was one of the only good ones left

[@oitsbarb55]

agree!@@bridykes9986

[@KayleeG0]

Mikey Day

[@fawks8764]

"I swear to God this little bastard's name was Shart" I'm dead XD

[@haveyoumettess]

Aidy and Kate cannot be put into sketches together 😂 they’re too powerful and always end up cracking each other up

[@Gary-And-His-Demons]

You can tell Kate is having the time of her life, making people lose their crap on a live tv show. She is truly in her element, in these skits!

[@songsofsovereignty1009]

“I’m fighting off a gaggle of cold snouts” I’m dying😂😂😂

[@bridykes9986]

😅😅😅

[@DressMeD33]

“damnit colleen you’re becoming your mother!” 😂😂😂😂 she is THE best. Kate embodies this character “and mind you i’m still rocking zero pants here so my coot coot & poop shoot are on full display!” and ryan gosling breaking … classic.

[@thesprinklebox4841]

"My fun bun and my mud gun" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 her pants somehow get ripped off every time.

[@dielaughing73]

Grassy Knoll and Gassy Hole

[@shahartley]

Ryan Gosling cracking up makes me laugh every time. I'm dying.

[@buffyamcha4655]

"That felt Super off the books" 😂😂😂

[@PontiacBandit]

You know it's great when everyone is trying not to break character 😂

[@micheleyates6852]

Cecily Strong is AMAZING; how she can keep a straight face through all of this is AWESOME!

[@ExileOnDaytonStreet]

How anyone can keep from breaking while Kate is making their boob bark like a dog is beyond me

[@thomascasillo9861]

Sketches like this and the Debbie Downer Disney world sketch are so hilarious because one person makes themselve and everyone else involved laugh. That's pure comedy gold at it's finest.

[@jesserobinson1929]

I love how Cecily, one of the most popular cast members of this generation, known for keeping her cool, maintaining her composer, and RARELY breaks is whispering the lines to Ryan, the ultra-professional 2-time oscar nominated method actor...who is absolutely *LOSING HIS SHIT* 😂😂💀

[@gandalfthegrey8236]

She almost lost it here at the end when Kate goes “Alright now this missed me a lil bit” you can see on her face shes holding back trying not to bust out laughing

[@neon1899]

Love the fact that Cecily has same costume every time

[@trinitysun9856]

@@gandalfthegrey8236 I heard miffed me

[@trinitysun9856]

This miffs me

[@alomaalber6514]

the cigarette makes the character, we used to do that, glad to see her going nationwide with it! real actor!

[@Geminicricketi]

Reminds me of eileen wornos the serial killer

[@sydthesciencekid2105]

“Pardon me Sharon” gets me every time 😭

[@Jaydoggy531]

I have no idea how much it injured these actors to be laughing so hard that they cried - while simultaneously trying to hold that laugh in.

[@jamiejam4588]

“Damn it, Colleen, you’re becoming your mother”

[@VGobaira]

Aidy kills me EVERY TIME as she delivers lines while furiously trying to hold her laughter. ❤❤

[@karabeasley5282]

In every skit they way she goes, “WHAAAT?” She is perfection. 🤣🤣🤣

[@sheismazing2__622]

“Wow what floor were you on?”

[@Lateralus-yf3ek]

The “Whaaat?!?!?” In each sketch kills me every time! 😂

[@matty_isthemotto]

Love the names she uses for her parts 😂😂😂

[@TheNoiseySpectator]

I think the aliens did the same thing to them all, but Rafferty is immune to the psychedelic anesthesia they gave them all.

[@calebcruz2812]

🤔

[@shakirafreak90]

Hahaha that would be the best plot twist ever!

[@jenniferporter8107]

it's like weighted clothing for her

[@naturalinstinct4950]

I like this theory

[@KimNiemi]

"Hog taker and log maker!" Oh my God - whose mind did this hilarity come out of! LOL

[@michaelandrews1480]

I do not know how everyone in this scene keeps a straight face with Kate McKinnon absolutely killing her lines like a boss. 😆😆😆

[@8300dvo]

"Nah it seemed super off the books" I don't know why that kills me so much

[@BEAMS2112]

FULL PORKY PIGGING IT IN A DRAFTY DOME 😂🤣😂🤣

[@arolls22]

Hog taker and log maker deserved way more of a laugh! 😂😂

[@dielaughing73]

Drainer and Stainer

[@justinebanks854]

Not dealing with the top brass & super off the books kills me everytime

[@kindking8009]

Kate McKinnon's "descriptives" are pure comedic gold!🤣

[@janetsnakehole-macklin6426]

Ms Rafferty is my favourite Kate McKinnon character! If Kate stays we need to see more of her!😂🤣💕💖💝

[@societydwellingifd8080]

*_I wish Kate would do an alien abduction movie after all these skits it would be awesome._*

[@TheLovelySheri]

*Kate is the funniest person on SNL*

[@antonio39776]

Everyone are funny as hell

[@JohnDough-yr2zt]

At that moment (maybe)

[@d-mack7053]

She says funniest stuff and her delivery/performance is beyond awesome. Tears of laughter!!!! I put her right up there with Chris Farley. Anyone with me???

[@fernandovazquezsr.4710]

🙋‍♂️

[@matthewscott1091]

Anyone else imagine an X-Files crossover where Mulder & Scully interview her case of alien abduction? 🚬 🛸 👽

[@thebitchisback7026]

I wonder if Ryan gets the outline of the skit but without Kate's dialog... just goes full rogue and crushes him. 😂

[@piprist5099]

Here in the UK I don't know all the actors, but how good is this. How is it possible not to totally lose it. How did they ever write this? Fabulous.

[@katiechisholm]

This will forever be one of my favorite sketches ever! Kate McKinnon is nothing but talent!

[@aimeeduvall378]

These are by far my favorite skits ever on SNL! Kate McKinnon is freaking hilarious 🤣

[@mackinzielizabeth872]

just when the world needed snl snl comes through

[@alisonadams8863]

In years to come, these skits will be the classics, like Belushi and Akroyd.

[@tyffaneelavely8087]

they already are classics

[@adessa97]

I almost can’t handle how awesome Kate and Cecily are in these.

[@Sunifriliac]

They didn't even change clothes

[@tauntonlake]

" nooope..... that felt super off-the-books.." *dead* 💀

[@thejesseduel3876]

Ryan gosling is one of my favorite guest hosts on Saturday night live

[@aaronthornton5506]

I've never commented on a video before, but "hog taker & log maker" might be the greatest line ive ever heard

[@hurricanealicia4594]

I don’t understand how ppl can stay in character when in sketch with Kate McKinnom

[@mrbearhug143]

“Drainer and stainer” im dying right now ahahaha

[@l.a.1477]

Just watching Kate McKinnon being in her character and not saying anything in the beginning made my LOL.

[@user-co6fw6ql7h]

Kate is one the funniest comedians SNL has ever had. Definitely in the top 5.

[@Master_Petes_Theater]

Hmmm...the dog's soul was lodged in her "right knocker" but when she left the scene she was calming down her left one! 😂

[@Master_Petes_Theater]

@@rileydockery379 It seems like she had two souls implanted. To balance things out, I suppose! 🤷‍♀️😂

[@BURNi3BURNs]

"... so my hog taker and log maker are on full display!"

[@michaelandrews1480]

"Look, wasn't the worst time I've had on all fours" 😄😄😄

[@jenniferfriesen7691]

“I don’t think I was dealing with the top brass…”😂😂😂😂

[@laurenring9721]

SNL is giving the people what they need today

[@johnlewis9158]

Yea a good nights sleep

[@earlgaddy5857]

5nm4.556r4 to 5 4654.5tt7tt5444r 4

[@joeymorvant161]

Whatever. Troll.

[@laurenring9721]

@@joeymorvant161 what?

[@joeymorvant161]

@@laurenring9721 Not you, I apologize. It was meant for the first commenter. I strongly agree with your comment.

[@camilojimenez6749]

"Porky Piggin' it" gets me every time lol

[@haveagoodday5737]

I'm so in love with Kate OMG she's the funniest human

[@jaysw9585]

When they start breaking character, Kate goes for the kill. Love it.

[@nancybrown7168]

Watching SNL brings my spirits up.

[@catrinac.8948]

@Repent and believe in Jesus Christ bruh what

[@timzeringue2649]

Yes me too, humor and music, bless the lord for these gifts.

[@BlynkyLand]

"The Lord works in mysterious ways." "Yeah, so does _Shart._ " 😮

[@misscocomo9479]

Ryan gosling got me cracking up so hard 😂😂😂😂😂 I couldn't help it

[@dorothydempsey9860]

This is so hilarious! I love her imitation of CrinkleMouse!!!! HAHAHAAA! Kate can make anyone laugh without trying! Awesome talent!!!!

[@duckduckgoose51]

Everyone is trying so hard not to laugh at Kate McKinnon 😂

[@gregorysmall9284]

My hog taker and my log maker were on full display. Best line ever!!

[@stellapowers8482]

snl it’s my birthday and these are my favorite sketches so i rlly appreciate this

[@katiechisholm]

Happy Birthday 🥳🥳🥳

[@TyroneSayWTF]

Without a doubt, one of the greatest Kate McKinnon (or any SNL alumni) running SNL skits of all time.

[@Ultra-Collector]

I was so depressed and seriously struggling and somehow these came up,i’ve literally been laughing for the last 20 minutes all because I’ve just binged all these scenes! Thank you! I hope more of these will continue to happen they’ve really ,truly helped! Can you guys imagine if Stephanie Weir was on the show? She would destroy! I love her so much and she should unequivocally be a part of this cast!

[@NewlifeNewbeginnings2]

I’m going through a deep depression myself and these encounters have me hollering 🤣🤣🤣🤣!! I’m not gonna say be strong, you’ll be ok, or none of that other bs ppl that never experienced depression says, what I will say is ride through it. That’s all I can do.

[@Ultra-Collector]

@@NewlifeNewbeginnings2 Thank you,sincerely!

[@SweenyBlaqueVQOR]

Me too and it's Feb 18 2023 my birthday. I was super sad but this shit has me dying laughing..Kate is hilarious

[@maureengillis2708]

​@@SweenyBlaqueVQOR happy birthday!

[@SweenyBlaqueVQOR]

@@maureengillis2708 ty

[@olyspeechie]

Cecily never breaks Lor' bless her

[@judefeehan9056]

Aidy trying to retain her composure! I never tire of watching this

[@GiselleKlara]

the blinks! lol

[@guyfam2]

Aidy B breaking character kills me everytime.

[@Oysterfeather]

OH. MY.GOD...This is absolutely classic story-telling. And done incredibly well. These artists go all the way back to the troubadour. A true master class. How all of them do not lose their shit is beyond me. True comedy genius.

[@duckduckgoose51]

I love Kate McKinnon she is so funny

[@lindaj171]

McKinnon delivering her bizarre lines (clearly a pro), while trying to smoke (clearly not an pro) and deal with everyone cracking up around her, was like watching a master juggler!

[@territolbert2038]

Ryan Gosling’s reaction is hysterical 😭 😭😭😭😭

[@bubordoni2]

“I’m still rockin’ zero pants here” kills me every time 😂😂

[@senicanastasia]

There are sooo many great comedians...but Kate is a unique gift💗

[@katiebeckley9318]

“Whenever my doorbell rings, my knocker goes crazy” 😂

[@cabellero1120]

Kate McKinnon is a comedic genius!

[@iamupinacloud]

Kate is pure genius. Love this woman! "Shart" XD

[@denisej3393]

I absolutely love this lady (Kate) I swear she cracks me up so much and why is she always missing pants and ppl missing with her knockers 🤣😅🤣

[@gailwebb9619]

I would never had made it through a skit like this with Kate as Ms. Rafferty......just the look on her face makes me laugh.

[@dankippert2677]

Lol these 2 Cinderellas going to the ball pure genius

[@mapples007]

I have watched these sketches SO many times...never gets old.

[@Dagasm]

Yes! I've been hoping a compilation of these sketches would be released.

[@Rkenton48]

I do love how many different names she has for her personal parts. "Hog taker and log maker" (Xmass miracle) always makes me laugh.

[@lethargogpeterson4083]

Grassy knoll and gassy hole

[@Kyedo2022]

I know this isn't P.C. but so refreshing to see someone smoking.

[@amyvartanian7729]

This is by far my favorite SNL sketch ever! And I am talking about about 40 years of watching. It's spot on if you research any paranormal stuff. As usual SNL takes a horrific controversial topic and puts perfect comedic spin on it. Ryan keeps losing it which made me lose it lol😅😅😅

[@FanFicnic]

Aidy slowly dying inside is killing me 🤣

[@quest9133]

Watching everyone struggling not to break character makes this skit extra special 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@melgreier1630]

‘So I’m showin’ off my hog-taker and log maker…’ 😂😂😂

[@anamorphosys85]

4:52 even Cecily couldn't hold it together 🤣 but she held on as long as she could. Kate McKinnon is a legend! 😜