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33rd SNL Season Premiere!!

Awesome! by QuinnTheEskimo	Jul 18th, 2007 01:35:05 PM
Don't care.
First by Frijole	Jul 18th, 2007 01:35:27 PM
And I want to birth Kristin Wiig's children. Wait...
It doesn't seem necessary by conniebrean1	Jul 18th, 2007 01:36:30 PM
to state the occupation of one LeBron James. Dane Cook sucked.
Fuck Saturday Night Live by mrmgp	Jul 18th, 2007 01:37:52 PM
This show should have been canceled a generation ago. It hasn't been funny in decades.
But maybe not Mya Rudolph by Heckles	Jul 18th, 2007 01:39:48 PM
I read she might not come back.
hahahaha by Freakemovie	Jul 18th, 2007 01:40:00 PM
I actually do know who Lebron James is (and Carmelo Anthony's way cooler), but I appreciate and am amused by you feeling the need to point out that he's a basketball star. Whenever SNL has sports figures as hosts I usually have about a 50/50 shot of knowing who the hell they are.
Go Terps by splat	Jul 18th, 2007 01:42:38 PM
That is all
Who's LeBron James? by AdrianVeidt	Jul 18th, 2007 01:48:19 PM
Which team is he on?
who cares by palewook	Jul 18th, 2007 01:48:43 PM
seriously.
Amen Splat by BLWiseass	Jul 18th, 2007 01:49:04 PM
Gary Williams is the man
It's so hip and smart to not be into sports. by Nice Marmot	Jul 18th, 2007 01:50:44 PM
That said, what an opportune time to discuss how unfunny Dane Cook is. King James is already a comic genius compared to that tool.
Nice by McClane_Corleone	Jul 18th, 2007 01:56:21 PM
LeBron is hilarious. You just need to see the long versions of "The Lebrons" commercials. "What do you know about anything about basketball? In High School I scored a quadruple double. That's right, 48 points, 24 rebounds, 12 assists.....and 12 blocks!"
No Dax Shepard? by Abin Sur	Jul 18th, 2007 01:58:11 PM
If they're wanting to suck as much as last year's opener, he's the way to go...
Carmelo Anthony's cooler? by conniebrean1	Jul 18th, 2007 01:58:48 PM
Yeah, sucker punching a guy on court and then running away like a pussy is cool. LeBron's got nothing on him, just points, rebounds, assists, and blocks. http://youtube.com/watch?v=oDE Wb3I_YO0 Oh, and Dane Cook sucks. It bears repeating.
was Manu Ginobili not avaliable? by Boomers_Lips	Jul 18th, 2007 02:12:11 PM
?
could've been worse. Mandy Patinkin might've hosted. by Boomers_Lips	Jul 18th, 2007 02:15:48 PM
and y'all know what a riot he is.
Let's hope to God he's not in every fucking sketch by 2for2true	Jul 18th, 2007 02:20:01 PM
...like that goddawful show last season with Jay-Z. Was that requirement in his contract? There was absolutely nothing funny in that episode. Let's have more Dick in a Box humor....how about getting Sarah Silverman or the cast of Sunny in Philly to host?
Lebron James is Shaquille O'Neal... by tylerzero	Jul 18th, 2007 02:20:30 PM
...only with better comedic timing (which doesn't say much to begin with).
Surprised Kenan is staying... by DanielKurland	Jul 18th, 2007 02:24:48 PM
I only enjoy him as the "Sidekick" in The Dakota Fanning Show sketch, and basically anyone could do that role.
Kenan should make... by Kid Z	Jul 18th, 2007 02:37:57 PM
... that Rick Diculous character a recurring sketch. I knew guys like that back in the early 90s. Hell, it couldn't be any worse than Deep House Dish!
What's a Lebron James? by ejcarter9	Jul 18th, 2007 02:38:14 PM
Seriously...? Oooooooh... sports... not important, then.
Deep House Dish...please stop doing it, it sucks. by StudioPlant69	Jul 18th, 2007 02:50:01 PM
It's the exact same sketch everytime and it wasn't funny the first time. Kenan should do the Al Sharpton show featuring the Nappy headed ho dancers! gfy
Die Dane Cook, Die by Birdys Piano Teacher	Jul 18th, 2007 02:51:57 PM
It had to be said. Those twenty-year-old girls who think he's awesome gotta grow up some day.
why not by skimn	Jul 18th, 2007 03:07:15 PM
Seth Rogan..he had a giant comedy hit this past summer, and costars with Hader in Superbad..and Wiig's cameo in Knocked Up?? Oh yea SNL will suck the funny out of him.."You know whats interesting about Matthew Fox?? Absolutely nothing!!"
I'm glad to see that..... by TVguy4566	Jul 18th, 2007 03:15:27 PM
Kristin Wiig, Bill Hader and Andy Samberg are back. One thing. Who are they?
I thinking a little when was the last.... by TVguy4566	Jul 18th, 2007 03:21:13 PM
SNL stetch that captured America and became part of the popular lexicon like Wayne's World, Buckwheat, Mr. Robinson's Neighboorhood, the Cheerleaders, Rich the copy guy, Oprahman, Two Wild and Crazy Guys, the Coneheads, etc. Other than "Dick in the Box" and Peyton Manning's sketch with the kids has there been a SNL sketch that has there really been a watercooler sketch since Will Ferrell left (and I thought his tenure on SNL was overrated and he has been far funnier since he left SNL)?
Will the Global Icon dog it, up until the last sketch? by Pound Sand	Jul 18th, 2007 03:30:41 PM
Or is that just for the playoffs...,
Great...Thug Ball Live by cutest_of_borg	Jul 18th, 2007 03:31:11 PM
Does anyone watch the NBA? I mean really.
am i the only one by pikagreg	Jul 18th, 2007 03:33:56 PM
who finds kritsen wiig strangely attractive?
Roy Rules! by Azlam Orlandu	Jul 18th, 2007 03:34:09 PM
"He loves wearing T-Shirts. But in my dreams he's dressed like a pirate and my dong is his peg leg." Come on people what's the problem with new SNL? I'm 28 and have watched it pretty much all my life. Yeah it's had its ups and downs, but it still has its moments of greatness. The show has certainly had worse eras than it does now. Those of you who are embittered and want to talk shit need to realize that you're on a website that's primarily read by 18-25 year olds so shove it up your ass.
Is there going to be live dogfighting? by Goon Bighead	Jul 18th, 2007 03:37:11 PM
I loves me some live dogfighting! Woof!
Who cares. Let me know when MacGruber is on by picardsucks	Jul 18th, 2007 03:44:46 PM
or the guy who does Vincent Price and Al Pacino then I'll watch
TVguy4566 by BLWiseass	Jul 18th, 2007 03:45:10 PM
The chronic(what)cles of Narnia and "dick in a box" were both well discussed around the water cooler.
I admit I don't watch it much now, but by TVguy4566	Jul 18th, 2007 03:45:25 PM
Since Will Ferrell left (and his years weren't nearly as good as years prior with Carvey, Meyers, Farely etc.) until last year, were probably the worst years other than the Randy Quaid, Anthony Michael Hall, Robert Downey cast. I think Horatio Sanz may be the least funny person on the planet. By the way, I think the demo from this site skews a lot older than 18-25 year olds. I'm sure they are well represented, but my guess the demos are weighted heavily to 25-35 year old set.
What a great way to get people NOT to watch!! by Jugdish	Jul 18th, 2007 03:48:41 PM
Lets see ...The NBA has had some of its lowest Finals ratings in NBA history and Lorne Michaels had selects a person who appeared in that Ratings kiler- King James! Smooth Move Exlax
Were players from the NHL not available? by Jugdish	Jul 18th, 2007 03:49:20 PM
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BLWiseass by TVguy4566	Jul 18th, 2007 03:52:55 PM
I mentioned Dick in the Box. I didn't really think Chronics of Narnia generated that type of buzz, but I'll give you that one. I still don't think people talk about the show like they used to. There are no reoccuring characters or catchphrases that last in pop culture like they used to.
Well at least they got somebody with genuine talent. by Ye Olde Gravy Leg	Jul 18th, 2007 03:54:51 PM
As opposed to that thief Dane Cook, AMIRITE?
Is Will Forte coming back? by Nordberg	Jul 18th, 2007 03:59:35 PM
Best castmember, IMO.
I agree with the hate haters. by Mooly	Jul 18th, 2007 03:59:41 PM
I'm 30 and have watched SNL for as long as I can remember, and it seems to me we repeat this crap every single year. People have been whining about "SNL sucks, the old cast was better" almost every year for over a decade. Yet when I tune in to any comedy channel that plays old SNL, it seems to me that even during it's "prime" it wasn't any funnier than people nostalically remember. I would even argue it was just as hit and miss in its prime as it is right now. I guarantee that in 5 years time the people whining now about SNL will be whining about how they long for the current cast...because that's the cool thing to do. Shows are alwas funny when you don't have to think about whole episodes and can instead remember it more from a warped "best of" perspective.
Dane Cook= John Bland by Stuntcock Mike	Jul 18th, 2007 03:59:54 PM
Unfunny as fuck-all.
Yeah, Carmelo Anthony's cooler. by Freakemovie	Jul 18th, 2007 04:10:35 PM
The on-court fight aside; it was stupid, but he was unfairly punished out of proportion to everyone else. I respect Anthony because he actually went to college: while he was at Syracuse he had a brilliant season that culminated in the '03 NCAA championship. Sure, he only stayed for one year...but that's one year longer than Lebron. Besides, the NCAA is absurdly more interesting than the NBA, in which most of them are phoning it in for the sponsors and paychecks.
Mooly by TVguy4566	Jul 18th, 2007 04:35:29 PM
The question is whether the repeats you were watching weren't that funny because they just weren't funny or they were dated material that loses it's humor over time because the style of the humor and subject matter isn't as relevant today or the jokes have been copied so many times that they are generic. I don't think any particular season was funny all the time, but there were clearly periods of time where it was far more consistently funny than it is now.
Mooly..."the cool thing to do"? by TheRealRatigan	Jul 18th, 2007 04:46:17 PM
It seems the cool thing to do now is to repeat after Lorne and anyone else at the show past or present who says the show was never better, we just want to think it was. But you know what? I've got a year on you, Mooly, I've watched the show since '89/'90, and last year was ther first season since SO unfunny that I stopped watching it. And I won't be back, at least until there's a new head writer and some fresh talent onstage.
Learn who gives a shit about SNL by Jor-El23	Jul 18th, 2007 05:51:23 PM
No one
And... by ZooTrain	Jul 18th, 2007 05:54:24 PM
SNL's streak of mediocrity continues. Give me the late 80's, early 90's. Please.
Seriously, by mrfan	Jul 18th, 2007 06:12:31 PM
can SNL get any good hosts. Maybe someone with a movie coming out to promote or someone who is "hot" right now to get people to watch. I have no problem with Lebron but it just seems that the guest host pool is drying up more and more each year.
buding? by yaz67	Jul 18th, 2007 06:43:07 PM
Sorry, but what does BUDING mean?
buding? by yaz67	Jul 18th, 2007 06:44:32 PM
is that like PWNED?
I drive Jon Voights LeBron by supermarch	Jul 18th, 2007 07:10:01 PM
Jon Voight the periodontist.
Athletesrarely make good hosts by EyeofPolyphemus	Jul 18th, 2007 07:15:57 PM
Derek Jeter was the last funny one I can recall. That had to be six years ago now.
Well that sounds about as much fun as a chapped ass by Yeti	Jul 18th, 2007 07:30:13 PM
and just about as unsightly.
They Should Have Opened With by Barron34	Jul 18th, 2007 08:09:58 PM
They should have opened the season with an actor or comedian. Sports stars are not either, and they ted to be mediocre hosts at best. And, for the naysayers, SNL is an event and an institution. There is nothing like it on TV; it is unique. Every original show is live on Saturday Night, and it is part of the fabric of the American scene. If you don't like it, don't watch. I have been watching it since I was a kid, sneaking around late at night, way past bed-time, to watch giants like Belushi, Akroyd, and Bill Murray make comedy history. I hope SNL keeps going. It has left a great legacy so far. Yes for every hit sketch, there are a bunch of middling ones. To expect every sketch or show to be outstanding is like going to a baseball game and expecting constant home runs every inning. That is just not the way baseball or live comedy works. Long Live SNL.
Please fix Weekend Update:Cuz it sucks now by Stormwatcher	Jul 18th, 2007 08:16:44 PM
Seriously, that hawk nosed dude blows. Sorry he does. No timing at all. Why not get some Daily Show rejects or something? Anything. How bout you? You free. We'll take anyone. Send Lorne a CV.
MANDY PATINKIN FOR MUSICAL GUEST! by INWOsuxRED	Jul 18th, 2007 08:23:51 PM
That would be funny as fuck.
I agree Nordberg by MC-909	Jul 18th, 2007 08:28:32 PM
Tim Calhoun for President.
Goon Bighead by cutest_of_borg	Jul 18th, 2007 08:29:21 PM
Not funny. Dick.
Stupidest idea ever by duct tape wallet	Jul 18th, 2007 08:57:57 PM
Sports guys are rarely funny.
They should of got Rappin' Jazz of the Transformers by mrtwig48	Jul 18th, 2007 09:10:57 PM
Or maybe Prison Mike.
I don't hate SNL because it's the cool thing to do... by mrmgp	Jul 18th, 2007 09:37:56 PM
...I hate SNL because it's just not funny. Most episodes I've caught over the past 20 years do good if they can get a single chuckle out of me. Most of the time I watch SNL, I wonder who was the dumbfuck who wrote some of these lameass skits, and who was the idiot who thought the writing was funny enough to merit actually being on the show. SNL's better days are long past.
PREDICTION by mraig	Jul 19th, 2007 12:35:39 AM
David Beckham will host before the year is out. He will grin as he reads every line, and his eyes will not leave the cue cards. One of the female cast members will either (A) dress up as Posh or (B) make a big joke out of being horny for him (or A&B). Kristen Wiig will run her "I one-up everything everyone says" character completely into the ground.
LBJ by lost.rules	Jul 19th, 2007 01:57:44 AM
Not the President. The King!
Whoa-whoa-whoa... by oceanic86	Jul 19th, 2007 02:53:41 AM
SNL certainly has sucked for the last 6 or 7 years, but Mad TV is fucking awful. Always has been, always will be. Sure, they have had a couple talented cast members, but the shows writing has always been pure shit.
SNL hasn't been funny in years. by colivo	Jul 19th, 2007 06:50:35 AM
I can't believe this show is still on, Lorne Michaels is milking this horse more then George Lucas is milking the SW series. The show was very good through the Carvey/Hartman years, and pretty good through the Hammond/Ferrell years, but has sucked big time the last 5-6 years. The last great year was 1984-85 with Martin Short, Billy Crystal, Jim Belushi, Christopher Guest, Harry Shearer, etc, and that was coincidentally the last season Lorne Micheals was not involved with the show!
LeBron will be a good host by Magic Rat	Jul 19th, 2007 06:58:09 AM
Peyton Manning was a surpsingly good host last year. His sketch in the park with the kids was golden.
SNL is still on? by Trazadone	Jul 19th, 2007 07:01:44 AM
Go figure...
More Alec Baldwin required. by Stuntcock Mike	Jul 19th, 2007 08:50:29 AM
Moustache Rides. 'Nuff said.
lebron james = comedy gold! by El Borak	Jul 19th, 2007 09:25:37 AM
not.
It doesn't appear there is anyplace else to complain by INWOsuxRED	Jul 19th, 2007 10:36:58 AM
about the last Last Comic Standing, but a fucking impressionist won the audience award. He did a remake of Wizard of Oz as done by people who you would commonly hear impressionists do. They weren't particularly good, they weren't unique impressions, and they were very old. HE DID FUCKING NICHOLSON! HE HAD DENIRO DO A LINE FROM ANOTHER MOVIE, BECAUSE ALL ACTORS SAY THE SAME LINES IN ANY MOVIE THEY'RE IN!!! Oh well, I'll be watching till Doug Benson gets eliminated, which will be the first time he goes up against a total hack who either does impressions or racial humor.
Guys.... do you even watch SNL? by panicdawg	Jul 19th, 2007 10:44:31 AM
Because if you don't, shut up. My personal opinion is that some skits now are really terrible, like worse than they have ever been. However, the really great skits are, IMO, BETTER than most of the ones were in the "prime"of SNL. Everyone hates on the new cast and relishes the old, that's just the way it goes. Will Ferrell got famous because of a couple of recurring characters, and that's it. He was in plenty of unfunny skits. So was Murray. So was Sandler. So was Chase. So was Myers. I could go on and on. But the really good ones are still fantastic (and Samberg has put a new shot of life into SNL with the digital shorts.) I will now quote "Sloths": "We sleep 18 hours, but we always party 24. We hang from trees and eat algae off our fur. We got three toes, but we'll pound 3000 bud lights, break your nose and kick your face in a punch fight! We eat bamboo, but prefer your girlfriend's @$^@#, shank your mom with a pterodactyl &^%& bone! Hire a dog to burn down a hospital, EAT COCAINE OFF AMERICA'S GRAVESTONE!! (suck it America!)
LeBron for the Season Opener? Really? by Blanket-Man	Jul 19th, 2007 10:51:04 AM
I mean, I got nuthin' against the guy, but shouldn't they save the budding sports super-star for sometime in the dog days of April? Scarlett Johansson should host the opener, and appear naked in every sketch. Damn you Michael Bay!
"Player Haters. Elevators. Cross me and you'll die" by triplefive	Jul 19th, 2007 11:09:45 AM
LeBron is hysterical. Just watch the YouTube'd commercials for "The LeBrons." Guy's got skills.
Yet again, no love for the Spurs. by Cotton McKnight	Jul 19th, 2007 12:42:10 PM
Payton Manning gets to be on SNL after the super bowl, so what gives? All LeBron did last year was show that he can get punked in the finals, and that any comparison to MJ is laughable. All the spurs did was become the winningest franchise of any major sports team this decade, thanks to Tim Duncan. Oh well.
Lebron has a great fighting dog I bet! by Goon Bighead	Jul 19th, 2007 01:18:56 PM
And a great rap cd coming too!
Actually met LeBron James through his agent.... by Negative Man	Jul 19th, 2007 01:34:50 PM
...Let's just say he believes his own hype and leave it at that. I guess when you're called 'King' and 'Chosen One', sooner or later it climbs into your head and festers there. Either way, I'll be watching MAD TV instead. It's not great, but it's funnier than the last several seasons of SNL put together. Plus, they tend to know how to get out of a sketch without going too long. Just watched the 'iRack' repeat the other night. Clever stuff.
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was Victoria Jackson not avaliable to host? by Boomers_Lips	Jul 19th, 2007 01:53:57 PM
by the way, what ever happened to Victoria Jackson!?
People who like Mad TV by Godardwhowhatnow	Jul 19th, 2007 03:20:05 PM
Liking MAD TV is like a wonderful shortcut for me. It's a shortcut that says, "Hey, let's you and me never, ever hang out."
Iconic characters by skimn	Jul 19th, 2007 03:51:36 PM
They may not be classic characters, but when Timberlake and Jimmy "I can't get through a sketch without smirking" Fallon do the Gibb Talk Show, it's friggin hilarious.
Lorne expects all 11 cast members to return by MeshGearFoxx	Jul 19th, 2007 07:51:13 PM
yeah because they ain't got any other shit to do. tough for comedians to find other work when their body of work sucks.
NO MORE SPORTS STARS!!!!! by CopOnTheEdge	Jul 19th, 2007 11:27:36 PM
UGH!! WHY DO THEY WASTE SEASON OPENERS AND FINALES ON ATHLETES WHO CAN'T SPEAK, MUCH LESS ACT, MUCH LESS READ OFF A TELEPROMPTER?!! AWFUL.
Lebron, there's no f in tooth. by Goon Bighead	Jul 20th, 2007 08:33:56 AM
Just some advice for ya.

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