Sarah Palin really is a knockout. Everything about her is amazing. Brains, beauty, discipline, morals and hard-working. But she isn't a liberal or a Democrat so she is trashed in the media. :(
I'm amazed by the incredible amount of public interest in Sarah Palin. Good or bad, she's become somewhat of a pop icon. People are dressing like her to be and/or mock her all at the same time.
For instance, I found this video on dressing like Palin:
My guess is that Lorne Michaels pulled Fey aside and made sure she dialed down the viciousness. The only moment that could be considered a real cheap shot was when she fingered her lapel - but even that was fair game.
And, amazingly well behaved toward McCain. The "QVC" skit with the blank commemorative plates was hysterical! I loved the fact that they took a shot at Obama for not taking McCain up on his offer of the 10 townhall meetings.
On the down side, SNL is, still, making Sarah seem like a bit of a twit, but overall, I thought it was okay.
VOTE MCCAIN/PALIN!!!
"...peace is the highest aspiration of the American People. We will negotiate for it, sacrifice for it, we will never surrender for it, now or ever." President Ronald Reagan, January 20, 1981
Shilling that "fine gold" while wearing her diamond USMC/NAVY pin, and as usual dressed to the nines in her gorgeous clothing.
Cindy reminded me of Brigitte Jones' mum in the movie....oohing and ahhing over the brilliante diamonte (fake crap) with that hack beau of hers wearing the orange make-up.
The rest of that skit was spot-on, and Tina Fey toned it down perfectly. Almost as good as Al Gore and the "Luock-buooox", my all time SNL fave.....well, STRATEGERY!
They did and it was brilliant. Watch immediately since NBC will yank it very soon and I don't know how long it will take for NBC to post it on their site...
“There are no easy answers' but there are simple answers. We must have the courage to do what we know is morally right.” - Ronald Reagan (1964 Republican Convention)
I caught it last night. Have to give Affleck credit. Crazy Keith doesn't give much room for parody. Affleck, being a good liberal could have phoned this one in, but decided to go all out.
Affleck did a good job, and the constant changing of camera angles was funny.
"This
liberal would be all about socialize -- uh, uh, would be about
basically taking over and the government running all of your companies."-Maxine Waters 2008
I'm glad you posted this. I saw the skit, and McCain did a good job of laughing at himself some, but in the end, I saw it as a waste of his time. He wasn't going to be able to present his ideas, and he wasn't going to change any minds with this apperance.
I got a chuckle out of the "double maverick" and the "sad grandpa" bits, but he didn't break through. I would have preferred he do SNL earlier in the campign, if at all.
"This
liberal would be all about socialize -- uh, uh, would be about
basically taking over and the government running all of your companies."-Maxine Waters 2008
The best SNL episode I've seen since the Will Farrell days. The McCain stuff was good, the View skit sucked, but the Olbermann skit was great (as was Affleck), and the Giraffe! song rocked!
What a fabulous skit! I laughed so hard tears were rolling down. Great writing, and it shows just how human Mac is. And for all her liberal leanings, Tina Fey was great. Sarah is the best thing that ever happened to her.
I also disagree with some here who are saying, too little too late. I think just the opposite. The people we're trying to sway at this point are, of course, the moderates and undecideds who are swayable (word?) right up to Nov 4th, and to see McCain in this comfortable setting, and with a good share of the jokes pointed at Obama, I think can only help to warm people to McCain.
As we all know, in the debates and on the stump he's often so fired up, and on the news every night when clips of him are played next to clips of Mr. Smoothy Ears, he just comes off not very likable.
I think this leaves a way-better taste in people's mouths come Tuesday, and that can add up to a lot of extra votes.
"This
liberal would be all about socialize -- uh, uh, would be about
basically taking over and the government running all of your companies."-Maxine Waters 2008
in the opening skits for both the "Sarah Palin" episode and last nights episode? And I agree that Ben Affleck did a decent job of being a good sport.
Chevy Chase threw a hissy fit about the Palin episode, he probably soiled himself last night. Who ever thought that Chevy Chase would become a grumpy old man? I guess that is what liberalism will do to you.
Last night I watched until "The View" skit. At that point, the pace began to grind and I decided that washing a few dishes (and doing some other chores) was more entertaining.
Why are most comedians liberal? Because they're all jokes.
It's sad that comedians who used to be entertaining, like Chevy, now spend their time whining about politics and getting grumpy. Maybe it's due to lack of work.
I thought that the skits were funny, but I am uneasy about presidential candidates being obliged to appear on a an entertainment show, particularly one that embraces today's popular culture.
Often the music, the skits and the political positions that actors have taken on SNL is completely contrary to the fundamental principles that made America the freest, wealthiest and most powerful nation that the world has ever seen.
SNL, the mainstream media, the arts and many educators are constantly attacking the very institutions that keeps us strong, free and wealthy. Examples are how they relentlessly attack our military, police, a common culture, a common language, our borders, the intact family, Christianity, etc.
McCain has no business "palling around" with these type of folks.
You have some good points GG, but how else is McCain going to reach those people? They watch SNL and Jon Stewart, not political debates. The way I see it, it can only help, by destroying some of the stereotypes implanted in these peoples minds by the MSM and the liberal indoctrination educational system.
When asked if he went to war with Iraq to derail the impeachment vote: “I don’t think any serious person would believe that any President would do such a thing." - President Clinton (Dec 1998).
You said it better than I did, above (or, um, below?? :p)
It really does NOT hurt at all, and can only help with those who are on the fence and getting their perceptions of him intraveneously injected by the daily and repetitive barrages in the news and entertainment industries.
AND, by one of their own, SNL, who actually presents McCain -- along with, lately, stinging jokes that poke at Dems/libs and Keith O (what's gotten into them lately? maybe a memo went out to NBC to now reverse the tank for McCain, so they can push their real darling, Shrillary, in '12... ???) -- in a softer light, and shows him to be not just funny, but a bit of a natural in front of the camera. He gains a few points back from Mr. Hollywood Obama in that area.
MrShy, you know what they say.... Great Minds Think A-RIGHT.
The more chances that McCain/Palin have to present themselves in an unfiltered, unedited format, the better. You are spot on in how they both shine in these formats, totally contradicting the image cultivated by the MSM.
When asked if he went to war with Iraq to derail the impeachment vote: “I don’t think any serious person would believe that any President would do such a thing." - President Clinton (Dec 1998).
The opening skit was great. I loved "McCain Finegold" and the empty plates comemerating the townhall debates. But I'll have to say, the skewering of Olbermann was awesome, I was in stitches the whole way through. Keith cannot be a happy camper today.
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November 2, 2008 - 01:04 ET by Cool ArrowGo Rogue Sarah!
Sarah Palin looks good even
November 2, 2008 - 01:17 ET by cocodrieSarah Palin looks good even as a caricature.
Sarah Palin really is a
November 2, 2008 - 01:23 ET by mostlymoderateSarah Palin really is a knockout. Everything about her is amazing. Brains, beauty, discipline, morals and hard-working. But she isn't a liberal or a Democrat so she is trashed in the media. :(
Can't wait for her to be
November 2, 2008 - 01:31 ET by cocodrieCan't wait for her to be president in 2012.
if obamabinladen wins
November 2, 2008 - 07:22 ET by sentforth5there may very well be no recognizable America in 2012.
Exactly, after the plague of
November 2, 2008 - 14:36 ET by balboaExactly, after the plague of locusts and whatnot.
Only if "locusts" means
November 2, 2008 - 14:45 ET by Free StinkerOnly if "locusts" means "Taxes" and "whatnot" means "gulags" ;-)
"Dewey defeats Truman ! " --Chicago Tribune, 1948
oops
November 2, 2008 - 14:48 ET by Free StinkerDuplicate.
Palin an Icon?
November 3, 2008 - 11:36 ET by chelseabitesI'm amazed by the incredible amount of public interest in Sarah Palin. Good or bad, she's become somewhat of a pop icon. People are dressing like her to be and/or mock her all at the same time.
For instance, I found this video on dressing like Palin:
http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/668-how-to-dress-like-sarah-palin
chelsea - indeed Governor
November 3, 2008 - 11:39 ET by Jack Bauerchelsea - indeed Governor Palin has become a conservative ICON.
Obama is merely a CON.
Funny.
November 2, 2008 - 01:24 ET by thebronzeThat wasn't too bad...
Tina Fey wishes she was as hot as the Sarahcuda!
My guess is that Lorne
November 2, 2008 - 08:31 ET by PeskyDaneMy guess is that Lorne Michaels pulled Fey aside and made sure she dialed down the viciousness. The only moment that could be considered a real cheap shot was when she fingered her lapel - but even that was fair game.
The Sad Grandpa
November 2, 2008 - 01:24 ET by HillbillyKingHere's McCain's spot on Weekend Update.
If you make people think they're thinking, they'll love you; But if you really make them think, they'll hate you.
Don Marquis 1878-1937
I have to admit it...SNL was pretty funny!
November 2, 2008 - 01:34 ET by PrairieSkyAnd, amazingly well behaved toward McCain. The "QVC" skit with the blank commemorative plates was hysterical! I loved the fact that they took a shot at Obama for not taking McCain up on his offer of the 10 townhall meetings.
On the down side, SNL is, still, making Sarah seem like a bit of a twit, but overall, I thought it was okay.
VOTE MCCAIN/PALIN!!!
"...peace is the highest aspiration of the American People. We will negotiate for it, sacrifice for it, we will never surrender for it, now or ever." President Ronald Reagan, January 20, 1981
My favorite was the
November 2, 2008 - 05:52 ET by motherbeltMy favorite was the McCain Fine Gold!!
I almost spewed my coffee!
»→ McCain Fine Gold
November 2, 2008 - 05:54 ET by Cool ArrowI watched it on DVR about an hour after airing.
I was laughing so hard I woke up the house.
Cindy McCain was a good sport.
Hey mb....that was my
November 2, 2008 - 15:17 ET by bigtimerHey mb....that was my favorite too!
Said a lot really...with humor...which I wonder if John privately thinks was such a great idea in retrospect of that wonderful horrific Bill.
"America isn't the problem...America is the solution." ~ Rush Limbaugh
Cindy was perfect!
November 2, 2008 - 16:04 ET by BlondeShilling that "fine gold" while wearing her diamond USMC/NAVY pin, and as usual dressed to the nines in her gorgeous clothing.
Cindy reminded me of Brigitte Jones' mum in the movie....oohing and ahhing over the brilliante diamonte (fake crap) with that hack beau of hers wearing the orange make-up.
The rest of that skit was spot-on, and Tina Fey toned it down perfectly. Almost as good as Al Gore and the "Luock-buooox", my all time SNL fave.....well, STRATEGERY!
In his own words (19 seconds): This man is qualified to be VP?
Olbermann?
November 2, 2008 - 01:39 ET by HillbillyKingDid SNL do the deranged Uberdouche skit?
If so, can someone post a link.
If you make people think they're thinking, they'll love you; But if you really make them think, they'll hate you.
Don Marquis 1878-1937
They did and it was
November 2, 2008 - 05:57 ET by kit9They did and it was brilliant. Watch immediately since NBC will yank it very soon and I don't know how long it will take for NBC to post it on their site...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ip9K3AVdxvE
Olbermann can't be very
November 2, 2008 - 06:09 ET by NewsbusterbrownOlbermann can't be very happy about this. :-)
“There are no easy answers' but there are simple answers. We must have the courage to do what we know is morally right.” - Ronald Reagan (1964 Republican Convention)
I caught it last night.
November 2, 2008 - 08:42 ET by PeskyDaneI caught it last night. Have to give Affleck credit. Crazy Keith doesn't give much room for parody. Affleck, being a good liberal could have phoned this one in, but decided to go all out.
Hey,
November 2, 2008 - 01:41 ET by HillbillyKingI threw the double maverick card first! ;-}
If you make people think they're thinking, they'll love you; But if you really make them think, they'll hate you.
Don Marquis 1878-1937
Watching it right now...
November 2, 2008 - 01:53 ET by MikeknaJI thought the cold open was hilarious. I'm going to order some McCain Fine Gold, and some of those McCain Pork Knives myself.
The View sketch is pretty lame - satire is funny when it has a foot in reality, but this is all Elisabeth jokes that are just ridiculous.
Can't wait to see the Olbermann sketch.
"Look, when Keith anchors, he plays it straight down the line.”
-MSNBC President Phil Griffin
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Oh, yes! The Countdown
November 2, 2008 - 02:03 ET by MikeknaJOh, yes! The Countdown spoof is GOLD! LOL funny all around. WPITW, and a very special comment about Keith's apartment co-op cat controversy.
LOL
"Look, when Keith anchors, he plays it straight down the line.”
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Affleck did a good job, and
November 2, 2008 - 02:55 ET by RESTLESS 1Affleck did a good job, and the constant changing of camera angles was funny.
"This
liberal would be all about socialize -- uh, uh, would be about
basically taking over and the government running all of your companies."-Maxine Waters 2008
Noel,
November 2, 2008 - 02:45 ET by RESTLESS 1I'm glad you posted this. I saw the skit, and McCain did a good job of laughing at himself some, but in the end, I saw it as a waste of his time. He wasn't going to be able to present his ideas, and he wasn't going to change any minds with this apperance.
I got a chuckle out of the "double maverick" and the "sad grandpa" bits, but he didn't break through. I would have preferred he do SNL earlier in the campign, if at all.
"This
liberal would be all about socialize -- uh, uh, would be about
basically taking over and the government running all of your companies."-Maxine Waters 2008
The best SNL episode I've
November 2, 2008 - 06:11 ET by Roger the ShrubberThe best SNL episode I've seen since the Will Farrell days. The McCain stuff was good, the View skit sucked, but the Olbermann skit was great (as was Affleck), and the Giraffe! song rocked!
One of the Best
November 2, 2008 - 07:05 ET by NoMoreClintonsWhat a fabulous skit! I laughed so hard tears were rolling down. Great writing, and it shows just how human Mac is. And for all her liberal leanings, Tina Fey was great. Sarah is the best thing that ever happened to her.
SNL IS WHAT THE DR. ORDERED !!!!
November 2, 2008 - 07:16 ET by MrShyThe skits were great, yes!
I also disagree with some here who are saying, too little too late. I think just the opposite. The people we're trying to sway at this point are, of course, the moderates and undecideds who are swayable (word?) right up to Nov 4th, and to see McCain in this comfortable setting, and with a good share of the jokes pointed at Obama, I think can only help to warm people to McCain.
As we all know, in the debates and on the stump he's often so fired up, and on the news every night when clips of him are played next to clips of Mr. Smoothy Ears, he just comes off not very likable.
I think this leaves a way-better taste in people's mouths come Tuesday, and that can add up to a lot of extra votes.
You're the next contestant on...
THE MESSIAH IS... LEFT !!
Let's hope you're right
November 2, 2008 - 10:31 ET by RESTLESS 1Let's hope you're right Shy.
"This
liberal would be all about socialize -- uh, uh, would be about
basically taking over and the government running all of your companies."-Maxine Waters 2008
Did ya'll notice the positive crowd reaction,...
November 2, 2008 - 07:11 ET by on-the-rocksin the opening skits for both the "Sarah Palin" episode and last nights episode? And I agree that Ben Affleck did a decent job of being a good sport.
Chevy Chase threw a hissy fit about the Palin episode, he probably soiled himself last night. Who ever thought that Chevy Chase would become a grumpy old man? I guess that is what liberalism will do to you.
Last night I watched until "The View" skit. At that point, the pace began to grind and I decided that washing a few dishes (and doing some other chores) was more entertaining.
That reminds me: Why are
November 2, 2008 - 13:14 ET by soulpileThat reminds me:
Why are most comedians liberal? Because they're all jokes.
It's sad that comedians who used to be entertaining, like Chevy, now spend their time whining about politics and getting grumpy. Maybe it's due to lack of work.
Palling around with SNL.
November 2, 2008 - 07:35 ET by garyganuI thought that the skits were funny, but I am uneasy about presidential candidates being obliged to appear on a an entertainment show, particularly one that embraces today's popular culture.
Often the music, the skits and the political positions that actors have taken on SNL is completely contrary to the fundamental principles that made America the freest, wealthiest and most powerful nation that the world has ever seen.
SNL, the mainstream media, the arts and many educators are constantly attacking the very institutions that keeps us strong, free and wealthy. Examples are how they relentlessly attack our military, police, a common culture, a common language, our borders, the intact family, Christianity, etc.
McCain has no business "palling around" with these type of folks.
Jon McCain and the Mainstream Media, Shill for Obama
You have some good points
November 2, 2008 - 08:54 ET by JerryYou have some good points GG, but how else is McCain going to reach those people? They watch SNL and Jon Stewart, not political debates. The way I see it, it can only help, by destroying some of the stereotypes implanted in these peoples minds by the MSM and the liberal indoctrination educational system.
When asked if he went to war with Iraq to derail the impeachment vote: “I don’t think any serious person would believe that any President would do such a thing." - President Clinton (Dec 1998).
Jerry - EXACTLY !!!!
November 2, 2008 - 09:10 ET by MrShyYou said it better than I did, above (or, um, below?? :p)
It really does NOT hurt at all, and can only help with those who are on the fence and getting their perceptions of him intraveneously injected by the daily and repetitive barrages in the news and entertainment industries.
AND, by one of their own, SNL, who actually presents McCain -- along with, lately, stinging jokes that poke at Dems/libs and Keith O (what's gotten into them lately? maybe a memo went out to NBC to now reverse the tank for McCain, so they can push their real darling, Shrillary, in '12... ???) -- in a softer light, and shows him to be not just funny, but a bit of a natural in front of the camera. He gains a few points back from Mr. Hollywood Obama in that area.
You're the next contestant on...
THE MESSIAH IS... LEFT !!
MrShy, you know what they
November 2, 2008 - 11:02 ET by JerryMrShy, you know what they say.... Great Minds Think A-RIGHT.
The more chances that McCain/Palin have to present themselves in an unfiltered, unedited format, the better. You are spot on in how they both shine in these formats, totally contradicting the image cultivated by the MSM.
When asked if he went to war with Iraq to derail the impeachment vote: “I don’t think any serious person would believe that any President would do such a thing." - President Clinton (Dec 1998).
The opening skit was great.
November 2, 2008 - 07:56 ET by BlazerThe opening skit was great. I loved "McCain Finegold" and the empty plates comemerating the townhall debates. But I'll have to say, the skewering of Olbermann was awesome, I was in stitches the whole way through. Keith cannot be a happy camper today.
"You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy. We must be cautious. "
- Ben Kenobi on Liberals, and the MSM.
" The Cake is a lie."
McCain was pretty funny
November 2, 2008 - 08:39 ET by Free StinkerMcCain was pretty funny last night.
I think he was using some of the personality he has been hiding during the campaign.
I also think Obama made a big mistake in backing out on his appearance earlier.
"Dewey defeats Truman ! " --Chicago Tribune, 1948
What it shows, is smart Money Management, TV for free
November 2, 2008 - 09:54 ET by JayTeeBHO drops a few million, but Sarah and McCain do it for free, and make people stay up late.
Sarah didn't have a McCain stand in when she was on SNL, but McCain got her (sort of) in a Dual Appearance....
QUESTION . . . . .
WHY was NOT Biden standing by BHO, on BHO's INFOMERCIAL ? Maybe Obama needed a Stand in also ?
That tells a TALE.....
The Republican Revolution will not be Televised