White Elephant - SNL

[@xaviercooper599]

That skit ended too soon. I was hoping someone would steal the jet-black ash tray prompting another outburst. lol

[@jaredknapp8886]

No kidding.

[@jaredknapp8886]

I had the same comment. That would have been hilarious. 😃

[@sirsmokeefortwence25]

The first time they ended the joke too soon. 😅

[@synchronicitystudios8217]

I thought he would realize he bought it for himself

[@xaviercooper599]

@@synchronicitystudios8217 or that!

[@b-dub6865]

Austin was fantastic in this sketch. But I wish they took it further & had him really freak out about not getting to keep his gift. He’s so good & would’ve nailed it!

[@kparr25]

Yeah like if he completely lost his sh*t would've been really funny

[@frankiefrank3422]

Yeah as soon as Mikey day showed up I was like noooo guys don’t cop out on the ending they could have really gone somewhere with a strong ending 😕

[@dietotaku]

i really thought they were going for every time he opens a gift it's even more perfect and it still gets stolen by somebody else so he just gets increasingly hysterical

[@kparr25]

thats the kind of thing I feel like SNL sketches keep doing... starts off promising and then ends weirdly and not funny

[@frankiefrank3422]

@@dietotaku exactly!

[@FTNChicken]

One of the writer’s definitely had a bad experience at one of these parties and has held that grudge for years 😂😅

[@laurensandel8531]

Real

[@Icyking33]

“It’s the candle , the same peach candle , regifted all around the world just one day, a gift to give away”😂

[@serenitygilles7064]

😂😂😂

[@dacronic1646]

I thought that too. It’s made its yearly appearance.

[@ZeroShadow1998]

Number one rule of White Elephant: If you find a gift you like don’t act like you like or else it’s gone.

[@dewilew2137]

Y’all have fked up friends

[@blaisemacpherson7637]

Two years ago at the company white elephant another guy got a Ford hat and he goes "someone please steal this sht from me". Well I was at the time a proud owner of a 2003 Ford Focus with 300K+ miles on it so I wasn't going to let anyone diss Ford in my presence so I steal it. So the hat kind of drifted to the back of my hats I'd forgotten about it until two years later I see it and say imma wear this to work today. I get to work and the same co-worker is like omg you still have it and I'm halfway through a speech about how dare anyone diss Ford and my phone rings My wife was stranded in a Walmart parking lot in my Ford Focus broken down can you come rescue me. And I'm like Ho Lee Chit. Could have you possibly picked a worse moment to shame me in front of the guys.

[@206beastman]

Didn't know elephant bs was a real thing

[@rachaelstaes3500]

Yeah reverse psychology. Which is stupid, bc your opinion of something shouldn't effect someone else's opinion of it, ya know?

[@rphb5870]

well they were doing it wrong, you are not supposed to open the gift until the timer runs out. I remember a big gift I got one year, that contained a tiny bag of peanuts and a whole lot of used newspapers

[@yasamanbrigid]

This happened to me last night at my work white elephant. I was one of the last to pick a present and I unwrapped a head band designed to help you sleep with your mouth closed. I was so excited and everyone was laughing but earlier this week my dentist told me I was sleeping with my mouth open and it was drying my gums. So this joke gift was actually perfect for me--- and then someone STOLE IT.

[@Reneesaidit]

If you were last, how could someone steal it?? The last person can steal from anyone or get the last gift if played properly. The last to pull is supposed to be the best position.

[@NoraDiniro1of7]

@@Reneesaidit They said they were one of the last, not *the* last.

[@Reneesaidit]

@@NoraDiniro1of7 you're right, I was speed reading 😂

[@khr1395]

Yeah I totally get it too. Last year I did one with my friends and I happened to grab a really good gift for me - a waffle maker. It was a small cheap one, but I was only a few months into living in my first apartment all by myself and a waffle maker was an awesome thing to get. If you've ever been in a situation like that, you know that you're always going to be looking for useful kitchen tools and appliances. Then a friend who literally still lived with his parents at the time stole it because, in his words, "I'm going to move out eventually and might want something like this". Honestly definitely a dick move. He literally has used it only one time that I know of. Sure, a waffle maker probably sounds like a nice thing to have but if you don't need it right now and I do...why take it????

[@rocioleal6546]

@@khr1395 people are very inconsiderate sometimes. My brother works in a hospital and he told me about a doctor stealing a gift from the lady janitor, completely tasteless.

[@hollykulp5048]

This was pretty tame, I've seen white elephant parties get bloody.

[@terenceokane]

One of the most awkward moments I have ever witnessed in my life was a stolen WE game gift XD

[@joe123456789953]

Like on the office with the ipod that was meant for Ryan. lmao

[@BLUNAProductions]

I know what that’s like. I nearly try to tackle my co-worker over a popcorn machine. I wanted that.

[@MrAgentTurner]

Do you mean Wii lol​@@terenceokane

[@selalewis9189]

I once went to a white elephant party where someone bought a massive bottle of wine. Everyone wanted it and it kept getting recaptured 😅

[@egalitarian-rex]

Austin is giving off the perfect SNL vibes.

[@divainloveforever]

👏👏👏👏👏👏💯💎

[@lovewhitey4462]

And elvis is still alive playing Santa 🎅🏽🎼😉😂

[@egalitarian-rex]

@Skinny Bob, I was 13 when it premiered and I certainly understood every joke and nuance. From the candy gram shark, to Gilda as the hyperactive Girl Scout, cheeseburgee, cheeseburgee, cheeseburgee, Pepsi, Pepsi, Steve Martin’s arrow thru the head and spontaneous happy feet, Barbwa Wawa, doggie downers and doggie uppers, skits were taken from the culture and media of the day, just like it still is. I don’t remember it ever being exclusively “for and written for….ADULTS”. My children enjoyed it too. Perhaps I misunderstood your point.

[@nspector]

@@egalitarian-rex Right. I'm just a few years younger than you, and there's never a moment where people don't think a former incarnation of SNL wasn't better, "the real thing," "back when it was good." It's gonna be 50 years old and it's happened with every single new cast.

[@egalitarian-rex]

@@nspector, Lorne Michaels and the writers he’s employed through the years have kept their finger on the pulse of the nation and rarely missed a beat. The number of former SNL cast, writers, hosts, and musical guests who have gone on to have major success is unparalleled. There has been an ebb and flow through the years, but I’ve always been entertained. I think Lorne’s instincts are as sharp as ever. One other thing worth noting is SNL stands alone in the comedy/variety genre today. I wish another of my favorites, In Living Color could have adapted, survived, and thrived in a way similar to SNL.

[@batgurrl]

Austin is truly nailing it in every sketch. Well done.👏

[@flynnfranklin1887]

👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@dont-want-no-wrench]

yeah, he did a great job

[@nspector]

He's amazing.

[@rosegombos2120]

Loved Austin singing Blue Christmas

[@batgurrl]

@@rosegombos2120 YES👍🏻

[@jazthejourney]

"YOU ARE A WICKED LITTLE WOMAN" 😆😆😆

[@loveforeignaccents]

LOL. They actually just had in the news this small company's white elephant Christmas party. Someone wanted this lady's gift, so when she had to select again, she ended up getting scratch-off lotto cards and won 175k... pretty sweet!!!

[@carpaintings]

Lol! Let’s all go to their party next year! 😂

[@stevekombolis3542]

She selected the scratch off cards from someone else because her gift was taken, a $25 Tj Max card. The person that bought the tickets and the one that had them taken because somebody else couldn’t just let the lady keep her TJ Max card have to be cursing their luck. This is an awful game imo lol I can’t imagine causing hard feelings by taking a gift someone else clearly liked to get a slightly better one of the same value (in most cases)

[@stevekombolis3542]

@@CUStudioFilms lol I work in a pretty big factory and thank God the individual teams don’t do stiff like this. Shopping for family got old years ago (me and my brother used to give each other the exact same amount of cash so we didn’t have to shop) so no way I’d want to have to do it for work people

[@rachaelstaes3500]

That's awesome. I hope she gave a percentage to the person that bought the tickets. That's what I would do, and give a little to everyone at the party maybe, unless you're a dick to me at work😅

[@communicationbreakdown256]

Woww!!

[@kengeorgejones6855]

Really impressed by Austin Butler's performance in this sketch. Wish they'd let it have a dramatic end instead of throwing in Santa but up to that point he sold it. Hard to believe this was his first time hosting.

[@patmcstuff671]

I hate these gift exchanges, always someone’s feelings gets hurt, Always

[@ryanjeanes5253]

Yeah, Santa ending was cop out.

[@lazaromurad322]

HUGE Michael Scott vibes LOL

[@nicole.24]

omg yes that one episode from season 2 is so much like this

[@barbraseville8984]

I'll have to find that! ​@@nicole.24

[@jadenellison393]

okay austin is like perfect. his performances in every sketch, especially this and the Jewish Elvis sketch, have been perfect.

[@Kaylin_elizabeth]

He’s literally just a perfect human

[@FacundoCampazzo123]

Agreed, except for his horrible acting

[@Psychol-Snooper]

You want him.

[@insanecow24]

We unfortunately need perfection from many parties to keep this ship afloat: cast members and writers alike.

[@Tao_Tology]

'like' perfect? Or just perfect.

[@LotsofLisa]

“… I wouldn’t take Jeanette’s scented candle from her because I know that her house stinks…” 😂😂😂 damn. 😂😂😂

[@sha11235]

I loved that. It probably does stink from certain things.

[@bob0507]

The One True Candle? The gift of having a gift to give away?

[@tylerainsworth]

WHY WAS THIS SO SHORT. I wanted each gift to get stolen after he got emotionally attached to them all.

[@selalewis9189]

It feels like a 12:50 am slotted sketch. That’s where they put the shortest and most idiosyncratic sketches. That time is my favorite on SNL.

[@RaysReign]

did devon call austin “pimp juice”😭

[@kelly25-km]

His delivery on “gonna use it to smoke dope?” gets meeee, it’s so funny

[@joses5292]

After Shawn made that speech about how much he loved that first gift, I can't believe Eva would steal his gift like that! That was so mean! It's a good thing Santa came in the clutch.

[@DemonEyes23]

honestly white elephant is a super weird tradition. I say this as someone who never did it growing up, then saw the chaos ensue at a friend's family Christmas party

[@joestebic4604]

This sketch explains exactly how I feel about white elephant game

[@kaid3566]

This Austin dude, whoever he is, is doing a spot-on impression of young Brad Pitt without even trying!

[@TK84114]

he even got beaten up by Brad Pitt in "Once Upon A Time In Hollywood" 😂😂

[@kyandaniels9475]

Thought EXACT same thing!!!

[@toastedjoe1013]

I was thinking more Danny Devito.

[@PoochAndBoo]

"Whoever he is".....I'm guessing you haven't seen the movie, 'Elvis'

[@peteywheatstraws4909]

I've never heard of him. He did well in this skit, which kind of fell apart, due to confused writers.

[@stephieirene1]

....Austin acted how we all want to act at white elephant exchanges...

[@oscarmarek7746]

I recently did a White Elephant, and this was spot-on and hilarious!

[@editor0516]

Just here for Austin Butler and his handsome ass 😂

[@matthewjarek3026]

As someone who's participated in Yankee swaps, I relate to Austin's character.

[@hestiaseptember5249]

Yankee swaps? I've never heard it called that before. I'm so curious!

[@erikagray9883]

Thank you for using its proper name! Lol. I've never, ever, in my whole life heard it called "white elephant". Didn't know it was a thing. Grew up in New England, and here we've ALWAYS called it a "Yankee Swap".

[@Danzer291]

Yankee swaps are the funnest part of the holidays! It's like playing musical chairs with gifts. Some gifts get stolen repeatedly. Drama!

[@darlenebatts5115]

Austin did amazing on the sketch. I've watched it over and over many times. Austin is so hilarious talking about not getting a Christmas gift.

[@brycemartin9235]

Austin butler has enveloped the Style and charisma of elvis and now carries a small percentage of The king with him and probably will forever

[@MalloryNewcomb]

Apparently he’s always loved the style of James Dean and now I think he has the confidence to make it a part of his everyday style! It definitely works for him

[@KidFresh71]

Already want Austin Butler back as SNL host. Can we fast-track this dude into the 5 Timers Club?

[@Duchess_of_Roxbury]

This was the one joke that had potential! This could have been the year's highlight joke. But it stopped too soon. He was supposed to have that one taken. Having each tray being better than the next, even going as far as having his name on the last one. Only for that to be stolen. Until he's left with the scented candle😮‍💨😂

[@healthylifehappywife8501]

"Chillax Pimp Juice" 🤣🤣🤣

[@lbgrindel]

This is the line that actually made me laugh

[@neelaramsamooj]

Give Sean the ashtray 🤣 omg Austin is doing an excellent job I love all his skits so much keep it up dude! 🙆✨

[@blipmachine]

This sketch feels like it's missing a 3rd act where the jet black gift gets stolen from him too.

[@FreeToBeAFreak]

I wanted someone to steal his unopened gift before he decided on opening it, only to see them open it and its an even more perfect gift for him and then he would’ve really lost it lol.

[@HowardDaduk]

I bet Austin can do a great Brad Pitt impression

[@BabysitterSky]

This white elephant gift game is maybe the dumbest thing we've done as humans, next to gender reveal parties. I've never seen one go well. Why do we keep doing it?

[@Michelle-DiPalo]

It's honestly only amusing if everyone gets gag gifts that no one is really going to love, but everyone will get a kick out of.

[@Mskittenlover12]

For real. I hate them. I can't do them. Too much anxiety. Fuck that.

[@IGarrettI]

As an European I never heard of it

[@MrMann0123]

Yeah this doesn't feel like a real thing, so it probably is an American thing.

[@kimberlee440]

It's literally the worst

[@dianapevtsov]

Austin was quite good in this, like Christopher Walken in an S.N.L. sketch, merging funny with edgy/threatening. (Also cool to see James as the Phil Hartman square type.)

[@jamesmorgan3212]

I never steal someone’s gift. I went home with some crappy gifts because of it. But man I just can’t do it . I’m too nice I guess.

[@mollymartian9969]

i steal when the person clearly is bummed about a gift. then afterwards i ask them if they would like to have it. if not i can always re-gift it next year.

[@latunda1281]

Austin was so cute and excited 🥰🥰🥰

[@amsterdamshusi]

Mikey Day playing ALL the magical Christmas characters in this episode.

[@lolawhiteeagle8933]

This happened to me. So than I learned to act like I don't care about my gift.

[@jaredknapp8886]

They should have kept stealing from him but each time he gets a better color ash tray and the bit is, every gift was an ash tray. Well done though, I just wanted him to keep being a sour puss for like no reason. Lol.

[@aneiceepoo]

Lmao, Austin is hilarious!!😂 He was so salty😂

[@jasonb2089]

I once got a package of three cheap box cutters at a white elephant. The kind of thing sold in the checkout line of a hardware store. I hoped to no avail someone would steal them from me. Now I use them constantly; perhaps the most useful gift of my 45 years. Happy holidays everyone!

[@delsmontgomery]

Austin is doing incredible in every sketch

[@codyhiginbotham6616]

Stealing a Christmas gift that’s great for a specific person Kinda reminds me of The Office

[@themightywhoosh5497]

I would have watched another 3 minutes of this 🤣

[@beepboopbop1566]

“You are a wicked little woman”

[@mariana_polanco]

Austin's acting was 10 out of 10 🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@JerseyBhad93]

I’m officially in love with Austin

[@VonteXP]

Austin is doing his best to save these sketches

[@lumalabellunalsys]

Frr

[@steveconn]

Heidi has nice elegant looks tonight. I wouldn't steal someone's perfect gift!

[@grnddesign]

Austin is a really good actor. Even in this fun skit, he's very believable

[@kathyditondo1175]

Could you imagine working 40 hours a week next to Sean?? Austin throwing tantrums over his “sweet” ashtray present and slinging insults at his coworkers was amazing !!

[@StefWriter]

Austin's outfit in this sketch is so fine. 🔥

[@witchplease9695]

Obsessed with his good Ego looks in this sketch

[@Moll662]

1:50 “yoink back atcha” 🤣🤣

[@GrotrianSeiler]

This was a really great skit. Kudos to whoever wrote it

[@carlfreeman6687]

Austin better at sketch comedy then most of the cast

[@rubiromero4874]

This is the first time I have ever laughed at a SNL skit . 😂 most skits I kinda just smile the whole time… but this one I laughed! 😂

[@deniseb.7795]

I was hoping for some Movie "Elvis" chair-kicking rage! But no, they went for the easy "miracle" ending.

[@TheStockportHatter1986]

We need Austin Butler to host again next year

[@AngelofMusic04]

He does have "Dune" next year. They should get both him and Timothée to host together.

[@kerriebeckett6648]

Austin's brilliant ❤️❤️❤️

[@modiabcomedy]

This feels like it could’ve been a sketch on I Think You Should Leave

[@InvaderHog]

it's so funny because I had a white elephant gift exchange that ended in two of my friends not speaking to each other for two whole years and a fight. And i have had the perfect gift for me stolen during one of those where I just stared down the other person the rest of the night.

[@NanyaB683]

😂😂😂Its hilarious when people take this game so serious.

[@samthraxx.]

Reading the comments and feeling like we must be watching different sketches. Dude has NOT passed the vibe check in every sketch I've seen him in. Yet, every comment: OMG AUSTIN WAS MADE FOR SNL! HE KILT IT!

[@saraomer8920]

I loved how he just suddenly became very petty 😂😂😂😂

[@ydne]

A fine example of the supernatural side of the season.

[@DeepInDoodles]

'Imma need you to chillax pimp juice' - funniest words ever put together

[@mirandamirae]

"ok, is everyone in their christmas time sketch costume sweaters?" austin: *just shows up*

[@Indy_21]

Was about to rewatch this sketch then I saw Cecily 😭. No I can't! Loved Austin as a host even though I didn't know him well, haven't seen "Elvis", but he seems like such a kind hearted person (and perhaps that's why he connected with Cecil..😭😭). I really hope we can have him as a host again. I'mma turn into "Colin Jost on this Weekend update" mode now.

[@drieuxkoeppel8152]

“Elvis” is phenomenal. See it today!

[@deniseb.7795]

Please, watch "Elvis." You unfortunately missed it on the big screen, but better than nothing! He's going to be nominated for the Academy Award. Wait until you see Austin's range of emotions, and how he "ages" from 20 to 40 (movie ends before Elvis dies).

[@deniseb.7795]

That is, we don't see Austin as Elvis pass away. But the movie includes the people's reactions.

[@sixteen_going_on_seventeen762]

I love you Santa father. 😘😘😘😂😂😂

[@bravesoul5743]

Austin is really a talented actor!!

[@mariamysoul]

Great overall SNL episode! almost everyone was at their best, the cast and writing. Austin was the whole package. And I am pretty sure he is doing an impression of Brad pitt in the sketch ( ca. Thanksgiving in Friends episode) and doing it well.* I think I'll have to see the Elvis movie now. Thanks SNL. Please keep this standard in 2023.

[@RandyQuantiumAI]

Wish they'd let it have a dramatic end instead of throwing in Santa but up to that point he sold it. Hard to believe this was his first time hosting.

[@jayes8191]

If I never have to do a white elephant gift exchange again it will be too soon. The worst, scraggly ass gifts ended up in my lap. Meanwhile the darling set of bowls that I gave, were “stolen” from my assistant who was so upset, she threw an absolute hissy fit, and I had to buy her a new set.

[@davrosdaleks1]

You know White elephants can be done without stealing.

[@baileywiseman659]

I know he's acting, but Austin's little face and gasp when he opened the jet-black catch-all was freaking adorable!

[@laalaa99stl]

Contrary to his claim during WU, Mikey was actually in a decent number of sketches this week. I guess he gets around.

[@jaredf6205]

He’s been in more sketches than anyone else for years now.

[@alymal5171]

He was hysterical in this sketch!

[@sheshahoneypot1922]

Omg! Totally feel this way about white elephant.

[@mijajajaja]

I am so happy for all of Austin's success. I remember when he was just "Vanessa Hudgens' boyfriend" but now look at him! Such an _immense talent_ and definitely a force to be reckoned with!

[@jonathanvergara1956]

Can we talk about how he just cut off Egos line lol

[@bh-jg6dy]

wow austin kind of looks like a blonde elvis 😳

[@destiny6352]

Elvis was really blonde.❤

[@rosesisupposes253]

devon's delivery, the absolute neutral expression while he says "imma need you to chillax pimp juice" i'm

[@sasquasher_369]

“Pimp juice” had me dead

[@CT-gl2zj]

They call this game "Dirty Santa" around here, and I love it. I will put effort into contributing the most batshit item I can scrounge up.

[@nlpnt]

I wonder if wardrobe had a "no leather jackets for Austin until after Bowen's done for the night" rule...

[@thyop89]

The incredulous laugh after Cecily steals the ashtry is brilliant. Even the way he grabs the gift bags both times is funny as hell. Great comedy chops. I can see him heading for the 5 timers club. Best host since Adam Driver.

[@munchkinmike4722]

They really just made a Blond Andy Biersack for this sketch lol

[@RemkoKaye]

Austin is actually way better than the cast members. 🎄💪🏽

[@tootsipop]

I love when ex child actors from children shows go to SNL, everyone always si good

[@lillb643]

Only time I laughed in a very long time to SNL. Thank you Austin!!

[@MumNeesh22]

Yes! I love the message from Santa 😂 bc when Cecily stole his gift I was like "now why did she do that?!" 🤔😒 That's why I don't like that game, bc I don't like that someone can take something that you really like. I agree with Austin...it's very mean. Lol.

[@sgrant4558]

Skit was kind of funny but felt short and incomplete. Could've used another outburst or moment of tension.

[@megasrdc]

The first time I played this I was 9. We were in my father's friend house, so we didn't know most people there. I picked up a painting that I loved it. One woman got a pack of condoms and changed with me. I didn't play White Elephant for year because of how much I hated that moment. Hahahahaha

[@raysonperez4052]

Can’t lie Austin killed it need him back!!!

[@editor0516]

This sketch was so freakin funny

[@chanthana7694]

Have you ever had a gift and secretly hoping that someone would steal it? Lol

[@dancxjo]

This one was delicious! So weird, so quirky, so..."I see what you were going for". LOOOOVVVVEEE

[@mars9390]

The PSA at the end killed it, they could've done the Santa bit and then taken his present again.