Tim Robinson’s SNL Sketch Could Have Damaged NYC’s Ecosystem

Tim Robinson talks about the work that went into his coffin flops sketch, working on a Saturday Night Live sketch that included a bug that could have been detrimental to New York's ecosystem and how his iconic hot dog character became a modern-day politics meme.
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[@jordanmiles2195]

That shirt he's wearing looks cheap because the patterns aren't complicated

[@julianrounds]

I’m crying lmfao ty

[@trojanpony]

Looks like someone’s overdue for a trip to The Creeks.

[@CharlieBlaze99]

I was just at Dan Flashes. Saw like 30 guys who looked like Tim.

[@byronimusprime]

You win

[@bonniegreene7810]

It's because he got this particular shirt from TC Tuggers

[@robbymillsap9842]

"I Think You Should Leave" is the best sketch show since Tim & Eric. I can't recommend it enough.

[@Giovanni-nj1xo]

Gilly & Keeves

[@toe-bi-wankonobivideos2352]

I honestly like it better and below yes Gilly and Keevs is hilarious

[@derekknott3596]

Tim & Eric doesn't even deserve to be in the same conversation with ITYSL. Don't get me wrong, I think Tim & Eric is funny, but only when they're on shows that aren't Tim & Eric.

[@graham974]

It’s so funny that I usually end up crying in pain when I watch it. It’s dangerous

[@taurusthefool]

Key and Peele. Nick Swardsons Pretend time was good for the first few episodes then kind of went down hill. Just like that dead corpse that flopped out of that coffin

[@brenanwaylandmusic]

The part where he's talking about the bugs and says, "Ohhhh yeah they run. They run" totally sounds like it could be a bit in an ITYSL sketch

[@ryanoconnell7146]

oh no he can hit. he can hit

[@maxglazier5351]

"that's just the name. that's not talking about me" could be one too

[@seanfitzgerald7119]

At that low price point, they CAN run.

[@mrbobdob]

"ohhh yeah, there's motorcycles"

[@brenanwaylandmusic]

@@pashadyne you sure about that? You sure about that’s why?

[@stormy32316]

This is one of the best comedy shows of all time. And the sketches get funnier watching them multiple times.

[@Thefuzzion115]

They really are funnier after knowing the premise, in that strange way, so so hilarious

[@josephshirt9848]

Couldn’t agree more. Some kind of magic. Haha

[@austint19]

Exactly! They only get better

[@c.m.4686]

Totally agree. The first time you see a sketch, you're just laughing. The second time, you catch lines that you missed the first time. The third time, you notice all the other little things - throwaway lines, people's expressions, etc. After that, every time you watch it, you can recite every line while laughing through the entire sketch.

[@johnjjohningtoniii2439]

Not sure if I've ever watched a comedy show before and knew it was going to be more famous in 10 years than it is now, but what you said is how I know.

[@fakebrainclub]

I can't believe Coffin Flops is so controversial! It's like you guys have never seen a naked dead body fall out of a casket before

[@cloudshad0ws]

We're allowed to show 'em nude because they AIN'T GOT NO SOUL!

[@Riti_Roots]

There’s worse on the local news!!!

[@nickgreen2905]

The guys at spectrum think I'm some dumb hick. They said that to me at a dinner party!

[@christianBschmidt]

"and people are mad at me because I showed a buncha naked dead bodies with their sh'pread blue butts flyin' outta boxes? reeeeally??"

[@diraska]

He is just shooting funerals and showing the ones where bodies fly out!

[@RobertKing00]

There's something about Tim... I cant really describe it but there's this intense sweetness that just radiates from him.... it makes me feel vulnerable, or something... Not trying to be funny or make a joke or anything...

[@JamesLibrary]

Not trying to make anyone have the worst day… but…

[@elidreyfus390]

@@JamesLibrary do any of these…………… fuckers…

[@jaredmarshall9439]

Lol

[@digitallorin9595]

@@elidreyfus390 ... ever blast out of the wall ...

[@eben7248]

@@digitallorin9595 …and have, like…

[@wolfcappyhockeycards8370]

“Ya some of em yard sale down a hill and hit birds” is the line this world needed and I’m so sad it wasn’t in the final cut

[@LibraryCake]

I may seem like I have it all together but deep down, I’m just a little boy who never learned how to ask for people’s food … or burgers.

[@Thefuzzion115]

And that little boy goes down on my wife every night

[@benconnor3206]

I’m joking , I’m joking !

[@Cschneef]

Gimme dat

[@flamingstallion]

I’m gonna eat the whole thing

[@jwc8387]

Are you going to tell that I housed Dylan’s burger?

[@mnchls]

Always love it when Seth talks with SNL performers and alumni because the rapport is so joyful and genuine. No other late night host comes close.

[@postshanna]

Agreed!

[@kristinahilton6423]

It’s always my favorite!!! I love hearing BTS stories! ♥️

[@nedflanders2943]

He is a genuinely likable person. I've been to the Late Night taping twice

[@mariavictor4324]

@@nedflanders2943 good to know, because it shows 👍🏽💙silly and sweet😀

[@Cobralalalala]

I was coming to say the same thing.It really is just so sweet and silly.

[@rusreh]

Tim Robinson with this show alone has vaulted into my top fav actors. The creativity of the jokes and his delivery are so great and always feel fresh

[@austint19]

Highly recommend his show Detroiters!!

[@focusstudios1296]

Detroiters is awesome for sure!

[@lonelyone]

I love that he caught him on "I Think You COULD Leave." A couple times, this interview turned into an actual ITYSL sketch.

[@BigMikeSRT]

‘Thats the name of the show, that’s got nothing to do with me’

[@gamernance5638]

"The tables are so dirty" "Eddie monster ruined my tables"

[@timwieclawski9482]

"Seriously, what is her job?" "TABLES. JUST TABLES."

[@kmeagher22]

lol it's eddie munster.

[@youngrutiger5343]

That sketch was my favorite from the new season.

[@robertlowe6367]

I don't think she should have yelled at Eddie Munster

[@youngrutiger5343]

@@robertlowe6367 SHE DIDN'T YELL AT EDDIE MUNSTER!

[@kbargos]

This man is SOOOOO slept on it’s ridiculous. Coffin flop, c’mon man😂

[@LittleTreeX]

I can't get enough of Tim Robinson now. I literally subscribed to Paramount+ just to watch Detroiters. I really hope he has more content coming out soon!

[@jakelinder4148]

You know something is funny when the clip makes the crew laugh. That being said Tim seems very nice and genuine in this

[@jaredspencer3304]

Seth arguing with friends while they both bust up laughing is my favorite type of interview.

[@Jake-pn7wr]

My very Hispanic mother finally learned the difference between Tim Robins and Tony Robbins. Showing her an interview with Tim Robinson blew her mind.

[@bigchillphil]

She didn’t know the difference between Tony and Tim?

[@boofmonkey5455]

@@bigchillphil I don’t either, it happens

[@wraithsnowyo]

It's so cute to see Seth's "writers room/yes and" type improv come out so much with someone, it's very genuine

[@drewdoom]

All you had to do........was like the gift.

[@maxm745]

Let my wife eat the f**king receipt!

[@kellylyons1038]

You hit me in the cup.

[@realmurkywaterz6192]

Shouldn’t have made such a sloppy mudpie

[@iDard3n]

I’ve learned you can’t explain any of the sketches cuz they don’t make sense but when you watch it it’s insanely funny

[@MrPooPooJohn]

I want to hang out with Tim Robinson more than anyone else on earth. His shows are genius. ITYSL season two is just as hilarious as the first.

[@nirradical]

I'm Tim's age and growing up in the Detroit/Toledo area this is just how everyone is. It's the same weirdly innocent sense of humor and all my friends were funny enough to be on SNL or have their own sketch comedy shows. That geographical area is an underrated little pocket of comedy, unfortunately nobody knows how to do anything with it. Amazing that Tim made it happen!

[@Contopaxi]

Did you like season 3? I loved it.

[@MrPooPooJohn]

@@Contopaxi of course! My face and stomach hurt after watching. I have to pause and go back so many times from dying laughing.

[@belindajohnson9730]

The most outrageous show I've ever seen. I can't recommend it enough to anyone who will listen...but w/ a disclaimer that it definitely won't be for everyone; but if you 'get it', you're in for a treat! I'd LOVE to see how these sketches come about because they are ridiculous in the best way.

[@yasuke9317]

Agreed. Its slightly uncomfortable and hilarious. I love the murder house tour sketch.

[@powderedtoastfacekillah734]

So I’ve never heard of this before and I think it’s right up my alley Gonna check it out

[@DanielZar]

she gives

[@pozzumgee]

Love "I think you should leave". Great interview with Tim Robinson; it's clear they have a great relationship!

[@tubefan1995]

The bit at the end could be a ITYSL segment

[@stephencramer]

🤣

[@CameronBrtnik]

@@stephencramer *C

[@OverOnTheWildSide]

Tubefan1995 works for Seth Meyers and comments like this are part of his job to get more people to watch to the end.

[@Camino84]

same with the bit about trying to distract a bird actor

[@louisb1084]

This is literally my favourite comedy series in years! I can't remember the last time I physically cried laughing watching a TV show and that's now happened in both seasons of ITYSL. Great interview, great guys!

[@Donyourmom]

It’s definitely the funniest thing I’ve seen in long time.

[@madelineo4128]

This is still one of my fav interviews of all time. It makes me laugh almost as hard as one of his sketches

[@RavenRants]

i absolutely love this man. he's so genuine and wholesome. We dont deserve Tim

[@dojalia]

he seems so genuine like tim is so precious we must protect him @ all costs

[@lindsayhegeman2658]

Coffin Flop is genius! Thanks for your SNL guests tonight on your Show! I love the playfulness and banter when you have your SNL alum on the Show!

[@DR-420-69]

It's like a Cosmic Gumbo

[@cinemasnitch3959]

i just binged this whole show last night its fucking HILARIOUS

[@maxm745]

The only bad part is that it ends! I want so many more episodes lol

[@bigchillphil]

You just found the show 😂 poser

[@xTheOxx]

Only Tim Robinson (or maybe also Tim Heidecker) would cast the perfect oddball for a sketch and that person would actually go by the name Biff Wiff.

[@distantandvague]

Have you heard Tim Robinson calling into Tim Heidecker's live podcast as a man angry that the pandemic was threatening his Halloween yard decoration plans?

[@philipshakkour6741]

@@distantandvague please link me this

[@distantandvague]

@@philipshakkour6741 kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZ_LdmN5p99kf8k

[@philipshakkour6741]

@@distantandvague thank you!! This is hilarious

[@distantandvague]

@@philipshakkour6741 No problem. Enjoy the "The scary seasons"

[@Genious.]

It's incredible, the writing talent that comes out of Saturday Night Live, given that the show rarely makes me laugh. I've laughed a hell of a lot more from 3 minutes of I Think You Should Leave than I have of an entire episode of SNL.

[@solodolotrevino]

It says a lot that the show is comprised of rejected skits and 10x funnier than anything SNL has done in the last 5-10 years. I wish SNL would just lean all the way into absurdism instead writing skits where the punchline is like “what if one guy is awkward”. Tim Robinson’s acting makes a huge difference executing that premise

[@Genious.]

@@solodolotrevino You make a really good point about his acting. Watching his show, it always feels like voyeurism, where SNL always feels like a bunch of people, who can't perform without directly reading off of cue cards, performing and mugging for the camera. I never have a cringe moment watching SNL anymore. Maybe it's the constant applause breaks, in lieu of genuine laughter, that has ruined it for me.

[@xeviousstevenson8579]

@@Genious. SNL is live. They deserve way more respect than I’m seeing

[@Genious.]

@@xeviousstevenson8579 So they deserve more respect simply because the mediocre sketches they produce that are read, poorly I might add, off of cue cards simply because the show is live? All I can say is what I see - and what I see makes me laugh, at most, maybe twice a show and usually in Weekend Update. Portlandia, I Think You Should Leave, while not live, are simply funnier shows, executed better and best of all, aren't competing in the 'woke olympics'.

[@xeviousstevenson8579]

@@Genious. comparing a live show yo scripted and filmed via multiple takes means you are so far from understanding

[@UncleFishbits]

The pure joy ITYSL has brought my wife and I is unparalleled in recent memory. Standing on the shoulders of Monty Python and Kids in the Hall, I don't think there's anything funnier.

[@jaredrobinette5816]

Tim Robinson is so underrated, only he can pull off his jokes and they are fuckin EPIC

[@peterlinfield]

Tim Robinson is a treasure.

[@jasonkeenan4154]

His performance in the Barnes and Noble sketch with Kevin Hart remains one of the funniest sketches I've ever seen. "Weeeellll, that's the way the popcorn pops!"

[@jOeCHEM]

Tim is literally so amazing--awesome on Seth for having him on.

[@jlighthammer6080]

"Thats just the title, thats got nothin to DO with me"

[@mikel3030]

He seems like a real chill guy and very down to earth

[@nate9361]

I love Timmy's absurdist comedy. Gets me right in my feels.

[@atticusmulkey9378]

“IT’S NOT TALKING ABOUT ME”

[@heytherescooterboys922]

That's such an ITYSL thing to say

[@gregkrazanski]

@@heytherescooterboys922 he has an amazing way with words lol. he says things in the funniest phrasing possible

[@acaeleus]

It makes so much sense that Tim wrote that bug sketch. It's my favorite Mike Obrien one of all time.

[@David-ml9nw]

Being I'm not a (insert name for person that studies bugs), I thought those red-eyed cicadas were going to have a bigger presence than they did across the U.S. Seems to depend upon climate and/or environment. Would make for a funny skit. I live in metro Detroit where there are trees of course but not a ton but I've not seen a single one. Weird looks (funny costumes that are greeen-ish with red sunglasses) Big giant sex party Cicadas are loud Good party music (again a big giant sex party) Plenty of directions to go with it but is limited of course in a live skit but probably like a lot of writers I imagine, have to appeal to a wide base and I'm not sure how many of us in the U.S. really know about bugs. It can be partly fictionalized for fun of course and deviating from a somewhat more strict scientifically accurate skit.

[@Aukejorrit]

I love ITYSLWTR, it's a great show!

[@DanielleA2023]

starting last week with LORDE, Seth is really really really laughing these days and it's WONDERFUL to see

[@OverOnTheWildSide]

His hair looks slicked back in this.

[@charliepekin8940]

You think that's slicked back? That's PUSHED back.

[@amallica]

The relationship between Seth and Tim is beautiful

[@daniellemauro5371]

So glad I found this!!! I love them both!!! It’s hilarious!!!

[@markkickmark]

Great writer that does incredible physical comedy.

[@frickinharlem3]

I love the chaos of this interview.

[@jongaro11]

I'm still howling year after watchinng Tim's sketches. lmaaaaaoooo!!!

[@thatcrazyass]

Legit one of the only interviews where I laughed out loud

[@phatopossum]

Hey pal 👋🏼 made me smile so much what a gem

[@faderunnerx7230]

Tim Robinson is a genius when it comes to the incredible oaf humor. Before season 2 happened I was talking about how I didn’t think the first season was gonna do well despite how much I personally loved it because comedy is almost never in Netflix’s top ten or trending categories, and what a shame it was that it might not get a 2nd season and I’m so glad it got picked up. The sketch where he goes on an interview and opens the door the wrong way is my favorite sketch from any show of all time. I was crying watching it

[@jasonkeenan4154]

Oh my God the door sketch had me absolutely dying. I remember trying to explain it to someone recently and they didn't think it was funny, but you have to just watch it.

[@spencerpixley9952]

can't beat fedora safari flaps

[@zacharywellington5047]

I hate Netflix. Something dips 4% in popularity and its "Okay, its done. No more. Over."

[@brianmcgill5510]

@@spencerpixley9952 theyre Stanzos. They’re nice.

[@reinepatterson3310]

Cecily Strong said on Armchair Expert that Tim Robinson is a comedian's comedian-- that he would have the cast dying with his sketches, but they often wouldn't land with a general audience. I think he's hilarious, but you can totally see it here with the way he has Seth Meyers cracking up

[@ConnorMorin]

I love Santa as detective crashmore, he really embodies the character

[@CameronBrtnik]

LMAO I always forget the name of the show when I tell other people they have to watch it and I'm a huge fan! 😂

[@mehlev]

I watched this interview on my way to Dan Flashes

[@harryarrieta468]

That was the most wholesome interview. Lol

[@rachelhutchins8758]

Tim seems like he would be really sweet in person.

[@TheMess9898]

His 2-part T-Shirt sketch with Kevin Hart on SNL is still beyond genius!

[@jasonkeenan4154]

So good lol.

[@andreabradley5837]

You could have the corpse roll into a flock of yard flamingos.

[@-HRH]

Veeeeeeeeery few people make me laugh as hard as Timmy Robinson. Dude is out of his gourd!

[@madelineo4128]

Returning again to my fav interview

[@madelineo4128]

Love this show, love this interview, love this man

[@yellowmattereyecusta]

I love I Think You Should Leave, I forget everything almost immediately after watching, it’s like a dream, so surreal.

[@mm9778]

Michiganders are great people. They always say see you soon instead of see you later and always say, I miss ya without worrying how it sounds

[@n0lanv0id]

Just talking about coffin flop makes me cry laughing hahahaha

[@ethanmckaig3655]

Lmao when he says “that’s the name, that’s not talkin about me… that’s not talkin about me” it’s exactly like “it’s got nothin to do with piss”

[@janinebugno1178]

"Some of them yard sale down a hill" 🤣😆😆

[@mjtrace8391]

Karl Havok was so f-ing funny my damn stomach hurt till the next morning.

[@SwitchSilver]

I don’t wanna be around anymore

[@mjtrace8391]

@@SwitchSilver are you saying that because you’re in the suit?? 😆😆

[@SwitchSilver]

@@mjtrace8391 the chin KILLS.

[@jtgross2324]

“I think you could leave”😂😂😂😂

[@caseyokeefe3662]

God I already wanted to be friends with Tim Robinson and this makes me even more envious of anyone whose friends with him in real life haha

[@tara3710]

Tim Robinson is an absolute gift to the world

[@sambartol8579]

Coffin flops is my favorite sketch in both seasons ahahaha

[@jjjpetersen]

Tim & Seth are soo funny!

[@MyNamesNotCraig2]

Loved this

[@WolfMannKB]

Tim Robinson's episode of "the characters" on Netflix was my introduction to him & his comedy. I've been a fan ever since!

[@ABLW100]

The pointer brothers is the best one!

[@WolfMannKB]

@@ABLW100 All his skits were hilarious! My favorite might be the Paint Job guy at the gun store 😂

[@toastedjoe1013]

Tim looks like a guy I would have been friends with in high school.

[@NewMessage]

Tim working in the on-demand Corrections!

[@Tyler-eq6hp]

Seth slightly annoyed "...alright, do your kids watch it?" had me lol'ing. This interview reminds me of his interview with Colin Jost, when he was promoting Sonic The Hedgehog. It was a hilarious train wreck lol

[@rockofshame]

Correction: while Colin’s interview with Seth was hilarious, Colin was in Tom and Jerry, not Sonic the hedgehog. Please have a good day, and god bless you

[@GGaemer]

I feel like a skit about making the skit, blooper kinda thing, for the coffin flop would be great!

[@JasonBlakemoregoogle]

Best sketch since Mr Show

[@niirceollae2]

Gonna watch It right now

[@polychromaticlaser635]

To die for.

[@carcistan]

I love how this interview halfway becomes just another ITYSL sketch

[@shittyfuture]

tim should do MORE interviews

[@giovannisoaresvercellino2411]

I read somewhere that he really dislikes doing them but I guess since Seth is his old buddy he feels more comfortable on his show

[@jdressler89]

Tim Robinson is a fucking treasure. Let him write and star in everything.

[@williammanning5066]

Im glad Seth brought up the Santa Claus sketch because the actor playing him really was hysterical

[@Tzgrey77]

Seth can have guests come visit him, but he can never go back to a full audience and lose this playful energy

[@MagicTimeTravel]

happy to welcome tim robinson to the community of corrections jackals

[@samanthaphillips12345]

I wish I could 💗 this comment! Lol

[@enthusiastic-scav8595]

I think the correct pronunciations is "yackals" now.

[@solodolotrevino]

This was literally a conversation they could have had in the halls at SNL and I’m not complaining

[@RKramer105]

Best show on Netflix and it's not even close

[@Ffejro12256]

There's that party question "What three people would have over for dinner?" My answer is "Does it have to be 3? And can you hold on while I pull up a list of all SNL cast members and writers in the last 20 years?" I just love the energy that they all have together. And I love all the "Yes. And"ing they are doing about the bugs and birds.

[@Yungcalinigga]

This man is so hilariously funny I hate the episodes was only 15 min

[@mycarrysun]

At the end he's literally turning into a character on the show 😂

[@SideshowCris]

You can always tell Seth is talking to a pal when he breaks out the B word at the end of the interview

[@actuallyjessica]

this is so funny seth meyers and we will be funny and will be laughing

[@wendydarling5790]

Nice home. For some reason I pictured him living in a basement.

[@vynncenttryllian9959]

"that's just the name it's not talking about me. It's not in reference to me" i'm crying