Is the SNL the worst it's ever been?

Is the SNL the worst it's ever been?
by

1 Answer

Answer :

I’d have to think it was just better back then. If you look at the success of the people after they left compared to recent times, the former are more successful.
by

Related questions

SNL v. MADTV?

Description : SNL v. MADTV?

Last Answer : answer:MadTV is far better than SNL. SNL was good up until about 1982–84.

Am I alone in finding SNL to be just awful?

Description : Am I alone in finding SNL to be just awful?

Last Answer : wait, you mean you watch Televison? No i don’t find anything on tv to be funny.

Those of us old enough to remember when SNL was actually funny, what are your feelings on how this show has declined over the years?

Description : Those of us old enough to remember when SNL was actually funny, what are your feelings on how this show has declined over the years?

Last Answer : I can’t bear to watch it anymore, I haven’t watched it in probably 10 years. I don’t understand how they went from being really funny and original to just pure crap.

Why does SNL suck so much?

Description : Why does SNL suck so much?

Last Answer : I’m watching it right now because Ellen Page is hosting. I don’t have the answer but you are right. Just about nothing has been funny, not even the cartoon.

What are the worst and best ways of starting a comedy show?

Description : What are the worst and best ways of starting a comedy show?

Last Answer : I barely got through 2 minutes of that video before turning it off. I didn’t even get to the part about death. The worst way to start a comedy show is by being a shitty, boring comedian. Who the hell opens with Fidel Castro?

Wouldn't the confusion have been instantly ended, if Lou Costello had asked Bud Abbott to spell the first baseman's last name?

Description : Wouldn't the confusion have been instantly ended, if Lou Costello had asked Bud Abbott to spell the first baseman's last name?

Last Answer : Closure WOULD have killed the routine. It was funny because the entire thing transpired and STILL Lou didn’t understand while the audience (at least MOST people) DID!

What is the funniest movie you have ever seen?

Description : What is the funniest movie you have ever seen?

Last Answer : My vote is for, Ruthless People!

What is the most hilarious insult you've ever heard?

Description : What is the most hilarious insult you've ever heard?

Last Answer : answer:George Bernard Shaw: I am enclosing two tickets to the first night of my new play; bring a friend – if you have one. Winston Churchill: Cannot possibly attend first night; will attend second – if there is one.

What is the funniest movie you have ever seen?

Description : What is the funniest movie you have ever seen?

Last Answer : Monty Python and the Holy Grail, if you haven’t seen it for some weird reason… Or Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz, Paul, and The Worlds End…

Would you ever co-host a comedy podcast?

Description : Would you ever co-host a comedy podcast?

Last Answer : Maybe next time? Sounds like fun, but I work tomorrow and have never made a podcast, just don’t think I could squeeze it in on that short of notice right now. Good luck finding someone tomorrow, I’m sure someone here will come through.

What is the funniest thing you've ever seen on the internet?

Description : What is the funniest thing you've ever seen on the internet?

Last Answer : answer:Here are two candidates: Apple Introduces Revolutionary New Laptop With No Keyboard: http://www.theonion.com/video/apple-introduces-revolutionary-new-laptop-with-no,14299/ New Poll Finds 86 Percent ... http://www.theonion.com/articles/new-poll-finds-86-percent-of-americans-dont-want-t,1916/

Have you ever had serial slapstick so severe it would have qualified you for the Keystone Kops?

Description : Have you ever had serial slapstick so severe it would have qualified you for the Keystone Kops?

Last Answer : intrepid. great question. i must think about this one for a minute, but surely, i have been there my friend!

Whats the funniest joke ever?

Description : Whats the funniest joke ever?

Last Answer : Impossible to answer - each person's sense of humour varies. Personally I love dark and grim humour. Dead baby jokes always get a chuckle out of me, partially because they're SO outlandish, unrealistic and ... s routine where he reads the audience The Great Gatsby. Then again I love all of his work.

Whats the funniest knock-knock joke you've ever heard?

Description : Whats the funniest knock-knock joke you've ever heard?

Last Answer : One of my favorites is the old— Knock, knock. Who’s there? That’s right.

Would you ever do stand up comedy?

Description : Would you ever do stand up comedy?

Last Answer : Probably not. I don’t think I’d be courageous enough to get up in front of the audience in the first place. Additionally, I would also be nervous about forgetting my material, not coming across as being funny enough, and not being able to improvise and use good timing in delivering my lines.

Of all the TV Game Shows you have ever seen, which was/is your favorite?

Description : Of all the TV Game Shows you have ever seen, which was/is your favorite?

Last Answer : answer:hehehe. I am sure I would have liked that one. I was 13 or so at the time. Back then I liked Price as right because I found Barkers beauties “arousing”. Now I like Jeopardy because, like everyone, I am master of the game when I am at home.

What's the best practical joke or prank you ever played on someone?

Description : What's the best practical joke or prank you ever played on someone?

Last Answer : answer:I and a few other buddies arranged for a blind date for another buddy, with a VERY CONVINCING Transvestite; a “birthday present” for him. What surprised us, is that the two of them spent the entire weekend together.

I always remember a scene of this movie - but... what's its name?

Description : I always remember a scene of this movie - but... what's its name?

Last Answer : Wow, I have no idea. I am going to be following this question and hoping you get an answer.

Comics doing jokes about racism and stereotypes: do you think it's creating steps towards acceptance?

Description : Comics doing jokes about racism and stereotypes: do you think it's creating steps towards acceptance?

Last Answer : Some of them, I suppose, create a sense of acceptance by laughing at the user. Mostly, the utterance of some labels, makes me cringe.

Does anyone recognize this movie and know its title?

Description : Does anyone recognize this movie and know its title?

Last Answer : Does the movie feature subtitles? It sounds vaguely familiar…

What's your favorite episode of "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia"?

Description : What's your favorite episode of "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia"?

Last Answer : I havent seen many episodes of it, but i think its hilarious. From what ive seen its a toss up between the gang finds dumpster baby and the one with eagles training camp. lol aluminum monster

Where does the phrase "It's a fair cop" come from?

Description : Where does the phrase "It's a fair cop" come from?

Last Answer : It means that someone caught you doing something wrong, and you admit it. I couldn’t find where it came from, Chuck, but it must be akin to “cop a plea”. According to the Online Etymology Dictionary, the word “cop” originates from the word caper, which means to seize, or Latin capere, to take.

Anyone catching the new Demitri Martin series and do you feel that it's breaking new ground?

Description : Anyone catching the new Demitri Martin series and do you feel that it's breaking new ground?

Last Answer : I’ve watched every episode so far. It’s funny as hell, but it seems forced and slightly repetitive at times. I think the series will be alot stonger after he gets comfortable with it. Great comedian though, very clever.

How do you stop a moose dead in its tracks with only your pinky and a paperclip?

Description : How do you stop a moose dead in its tracks with only your pinky and a paperclip?

Last Answer : Matters. Is it Chuck Norris’ pinky?

Should Neil Young have gone on Joe Rogan’s podcast rather than given Spotify an ultimatum?

Description : Should Neil Young have gone on Joe Rogan’s podcast rather than given Spotify an ultimatum?

Last Answer : I mean, I can't speak for Neil Young or why he did what he did. Neil Young said some pretty homophobic things back in the day and he has changed and shown he's learned from his mistakes, ... and controversies rather than try and shut up people they disagree with. That's kind of my whole thing.

What are your favorite feel-good movies?

Description : What are your favorite feel-good movies?

Last Answer : Ladybird Summer of Soul David Copperfield (with Dev Patel) And some classics: The Gods Must Be Crazy The African Queen A Night at the Opera O Brother Where Art Thou

Will you watch the Showcase television series "Chucky"?

Description : Will you watch the Showcase television series "Chucky"?

Last Answer : Does it star Jon Gruden?

What do you make of the controversy over Dave Chappelle?

Description : What do you make of the controversy over Dave Chappelle?

Last Answer : I haven’t seen the Netflix special. I do know he can be raw but he’s a comedian. That’s what they do.

What are your go to films and TV shows for sure laughs?

Description : What are your go to films and TV shows for sure laughs?

Last Answer : Not to everyone's taste, but I was always tickled by the Pink Panther movie series, with Peter Sellers as Inspector Clouseau. Some of them are available for free, I think, on You Tube. One of ... murder. I also like F Troop and Gilligan's Island. The slap stick action between Gillagan and Skipper.

What romantic comedy movie will you recommend for this Friday evening’s viewing?

Description : What romantic comedy movie will you recommend for this Friday evening’s viewing?

Last Answer : Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless MInd Wild at Heart

Why did "Dragon Ball" (the original TV series) change from being a comedy/ecchi, to a drama? I just wondered.

Description : Why did "Dragon Ball" (the original TV series) change from being a comedy/ecchi, to a drama? I just wondered.

Last Answer : It probably is because of the typical shounen power creep, where the main character grows more powerful, so his opponents have to as well. Threats inevitably become more serious, so the ... adventure, then quickly turns into borderline horror, where children get their brain eaten by bug monsters.

Is Ellen DeGeneres' support for Kevin Hart right or Don Lemon not so much?

Description : Is Ellen DeGeneres' support for Kevin Hart right or Don Lemon not so much?

Last Answer : Ellen can’t really speak for gay African American men. Don Lemon can. I’m with Don on this.

How awesome was Charlie Chaplin?

Description : How awesome was Charlie Chaplin?

Last Answer : Really awesome. We all know the “little Tramp” character, but it was just a graphic cliche to me until I saw Modern Times a few years ago. The character is so warm and kind. What a lovely man. It’s heartening when so much entertainment is dystopias and “gritty dark” comic book movies.

Do late-night TV comedians like Colbert, Noah, Myers and Bee serve significant social and political purpose other than pure entertainment?

Description : Do late-night TV comedians like Colbert, Noah, Myers and Bee serve significant social and political purpose other than pure entertainment?

Last Answer : I find the humor therapeutic. It is also helpful in keeping up with all this nonsense.

In Clint Eastwood's 1992 film Unforgiven, why does Deputy Clyde have only one arm?

Description : In Clint Eastwood's 1992 film Unforgiven, why does Deputy Clyde have only one arm?

Last Answer : First, there's the obvious fact that Clyde is Bill's right-hand man. He is both the most competent and the most loyal of Bill's henchmen. Second, the lawmen are the bad guys in the film ... amount to nothing (both because he's a terrible carpenter and because he dies before finishing the house).

Are you a Doc Martin fan?

Description : Are you a Doc Martin fan?

Last Answer : We were quite obsessed with him a couple of years back. We binged our way through all of the seasons back then.

Do you like "Seinfeld"?

Description : Do you like "Seinfeld"?

Last Answer : Seinfeld was one of those shows that I hated to love!!! I didn’t really like it but there wasn’t much else running against it. Kramer was my favorite with Jerry following close behind.

Does everything need to have a political message?

Description : Does everything need to have a political message?

Last Answer : It does not imo. If you want me to care about your opinion on ANYTHING, give me a copy of your IQ test, until then you’re just another random with a mouth. Money doesn’t mean you’re educated.

Should Samantha Bee be fired for calling Ivanka Trump a "feckless cunt"?

Description : Should Samantha Bee be fired for calling Ivanka Trump a "feckless cunt"?

Last Answer : There are no shoulds here. Roseanne's show was cancelled not because it should - rather, it was because people made it difficult to be associated with her. The corporation decided it would ... matter. If there is enough public exposure and voices calling her out, the corporation will fire her.

Have you seen Jumanji the remake?

Description : Have you seen Jumanji the remake?

Last Answer : I haven’t, but The Rock makes me laugh, so I’ll be sure to see it! Thanks for heads up!

How do I find out if I am funny enough to make a living being a comedian?

Description : How do I find out if I am funny enough to make a living being a comedian?

Last Answer : It is possible. But that would mean actually doing something. Not really your strong suit. I know that was dickish. But it is time to kinda accept the reality and go from there. Consider your current ... from actually doing stuff. I would try to walk for a hour a day to get the juices flowing.

Who is your favorite guy (or girl) on The Big Bang Theory?

Description : Who is your favorite guy (or girl) on The Big Bang Theory?

Last Answer : Sheldon’s mom. Did you notice that most of the cast of Rosanne got appearances on The Big Bang Theory?

What is your favourite comedy tv sitcom show?

Description : What is your favourite comedy tv sitcom show?

Last Answer : Plenty to choose from these days. I guess I give the crown to ”It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.”

How does one start a comedy troupe ?

Description : How does one start a comedy troupe ?

Last Answer : A comedy troop sounds like a television sitcom about Army or Marine soldiers, à la Gomer Pyle, USMC . (I'd include McHale's Navy, but those are not technically troops , since the ... troupe, which is a different sort of thing, and doesn't involve basic training or sadistic drill instructors.

Could you recommend a good comedy album to purchase?

Description : Could you recommend a good comedy album to purchase?

Last Answer : Bill Cosby….“Why Is There Air ?” (nah….I’m kidding…..but you already knew that….)

Opinions on Salad Fingers?

Description : Opinions on Salad Fingers?

Last Answer : It is a failed meme.

How would you satirize Donald Trump?

Description : How would you satirize Donald Trump?

Last Answer : There’s no need to, he is comedy gold all by himself, the gift that keeps on giving. Saw him on the tellybox this morning owning Romney & Christie, bet he fucking loved that.

Is Trump finally getting rattled?

Description : Is Trump finally getting rattled?

Last Answer : answer:Not now, he started getting rattled weeks ago. The man has no sense of humor. There is no evidence of him really laughing. His smirks and smiles aren’t laughter,

Trump & Clinton: The Movie, who do you cast & what genre would suit best?

Description : Trump & Clinton: The Movie, who do you cast & what genre would suit best?

Last Answer : answer:Trump…Clyde, the orangutan from Every Which Way But Loose. Clinton…don’t know.

Have you seen new Ghostbusters movie?

Description : Have you seen new Ghostbusters movie?

Last Answer : answer:I saw it last Tuesday with my best friend. It wasn't even a necessary production let alone doesn't live up to the original but it has a unique perspective and characters and is fun in its own ... actually gets a shot as a statue in a college and Rick Moranis (Louis) who I believe is retired.