I'm a little worried that Mccain might actually manage to get a few more votes because of his appearance but I'm glad that Fey managed to get in another dig at Palin (What exactly about Palin being a rogue and wanting to run in 2012 is just a "spoof" and not true?). Seth Myers' line about Palin not being familiar with states that have more than one town was also good.
The skit was awesome. It had a great concept and they executed well. It got in a nice dig at Obama's $$ advantage in a humorous, mostly good-natured and terrifically self-deprecating manner.
And yes, he did look very comfortable and likeable. One of his biggest problems over the past two months is that he's come off as grampa simpson, except even angrier. He needed to do more stuff like this MONTHS ago. What a crappy campaign he's run!
But as far as this skit, I think it can only help McCain. Will it make a real difference though? No way. So long as the Obama GOTV plan stays on track these last three days, he's got it in the bag.
Watching this skit, which was surprisingly entertaining considering how unappealing McCain's public appearances have been lately, struck me as funny in another way.
Why is it that McCain seems infinitely more comfortable with the fake Palin than he does with the real one?
Best McCain has been in months. And really good use of Fey as Palin and even Cindy McCain. Affleck's Countdown bit as Olbermann was the other highlight of the show--Keith Olbermann, sir, is all but insufferable.
So sorry I missed it. It's about freakin' time Olbermann was made fun of. He has been ripe for parody for ages. Surprised it took so long. I support Obama wholeheartedly but I can't help but wonder: Does Barack have naked pictures of this guy or something? Olbermann doesn't just kiss Obama's feet. He gives him a pedicure and then offers him a free blowjob on top of it.
Posted by great scott at November 2, 2008 12:52 PM
I'm surprised McCain went for a skit that had such fun at the expense of his own veep.
Maybe not that surprised, though -- his sense of humor tends toward the insulting when he himself makes jokes, and he seems to be comfortable with it at his own expense too. I do wonder what the Palins thought, though.
That McCain sketch is normally the one a candidate does on SNL after they lose. It was a defeatist sketch. A way of saying to the media, I can still be a nice guy. Please talk to me after Nov. 4. I want to be pretty again.
For a man who kept going on about celebrity, there he is on Saturday night live acting like a star - like Britney and Paris Hilton.
All it said was "my campaign was merely a set up for this sketch!" Enjoy suckers!
He does have better chemistry with Fey. Although Cindy wouldn't let him out of her sight with even Fey. She fears being "upgraded" by her man.
Remember when O'Reilley had his blowup with Barney Frank? You might see Olbermann blow his stack like that if he dared have someone on his show that he didn't like or isn't an Obama sycophant. At least the annoying O'Reilley will occasionally have guests on his show that he doesn't agree with. (Right Jeff?) On Countdown it's always Richard "You're right, Keith" Wolfe, Chuck "That's true, Keith" Todd, Jonathan "I agree on that, Keith" Alter, or Howard "Keith, I think you're right" Fineman.
Of course, whenever O'Reilly has someone on his show that doesn't agree with him, they're still required to begin their remarks with something like "You're right, Bill" or "You make a great point, Bill".
If guests with differing beliefs on talkshows would actually talk, I can see people berating Keith for not booking them. But 99% it turns into which guest can shout their party talking points the loudest. I don't need every f'n show on TV to turn into Pardon the Interruption.
What is the point of anyone going on O'Reilly if they don't like nuzzling the balls of the Falafel King? He's going to shout you down, he's going to have his producers stalk you. He's going to cut your microphone.
At some point our society needs a little civil discourse in a major forum vs. Verbal Pro Wrestling
comment #1
cinefan
says ...
I'm a little worried that Mccain might actually manage to get a few more votes because of his appearance but I'm glad that Fey managed to get in another dig at Palin (What exactly about Palin being a rogue and wanting to run in 2012 is just a "spoof" and not true?). Seth Myers' line about Palin not being familiar with states that have more than one town was also good.
Posted by cinefan
at November 2, 2008 8:53 AM
comment #2
Gordie Lachance
says ...
I took this appearance as McCain conceding the race and taking advantage of one of his last invitations to appear on television.
It's easily the most comfortable and likeable I've ever seen him, which is a shame.
Posted by Gordie Lachance
at November 2, 2008 9:21 AM
comment #3
NotImpressedYet
says ...
The skit was awesome. It had a great concept and they executed well. It got in a nice dig at Obama's $$ advantage in a humorous, mostly good-natured and terrifically self-deprecating manner.
And yes, he did look very comfortable and likeable. One of his biggest problems over the past two months is that he's come off as grampa simpson, except even angrier. He needed to do more stuff like this MONTHS ago. What a crappy campaign he's run!
But as far as this skit, I think it can only help McCain. Will it make a real difference though? No way. So long as the Obama GOTV plan stays on track these last three days, he's got it in the bag.
And thank God for that.
Posted by NotImpressedYet
at November 2, 2008 9:47 AM
comment #4
mfelsher
says ...
Watching this skit, which was surprisingly entertaining considering how unappealing McCain's public appearances have been lately, struck me as funny in another way.
Why is it that McCain seems infinitely more comfortable with the fake Palin than he does with the real one?
Posted by mfelsher
at November 2, 2008 10:41 AM
comment #5
Ray
says ...
Aw, c'mon Jeff ... this is probably the best appearance McCain has made in his entire campaign. It's funny, sharp, and insightful.
Don't let your politics make you an old, humorless grump.
Posted by Ray
at November 2, 2008 11:03 AM
comment #6
Webster
says ...
Best McCain has been in months. And really good use of Fey as Palin and even Cindy McCain. Affleck's Countdown bit as Olbermann was the other highlight of the show--Keith Olbermann, sir, is all but insufferable.
Posted by Webster
at November 2, 2008 11:21 AM
comment #7
great scott
says ...
So sorry I missed it. It's about freakin' time Olbermann was made fun of. He has been ripe for parody for ages. Surprised it took so long. I support Obama wholeheartedly but I can't help but wonder: Does Barack have naked pictures of this guy or something? Olbermann doesn't just kiss Obama's feet. He gives him a pedicure and then offers him a free blowjob on top of it.
Posted by great scott
at November 2, 2008 12:52 PM
comment #8
huntermdaniels
says ...
Olbermann is nothing more than a more eloquent, liberal leaning, Bill O'Riley. They both stand for divisive party politics and blaming the other guy.
Posted by huntermdaniels
at November 2, 2008 1:21 PM
comment #9
Luke Y. Thompson
says ...
I'm surprised McCain went for a skit that had such fun at the expense of his own veep.
Maybe not that surprised, though -- his sense of humor tends toward the insulting when he himself makes jokes, and he seems to be comfortable with it at his own expense too. I do wonder what the Palins thought, though.
Posted by Luke Y. Thompson
at November 2, 2008 1:22 PM
comment #10
corey3rd
says ...
That McCain sketch is normally the one a candidate does on SNL after they lose. It was a defeatist sketch. A way of saying to the media, I can still be a nice guy. Please talk to me after Nov. 4. I want to be pretty again.
For a man who kept going on about celebrity, there he is on Saturday night live acting like a star - like Britney and Paris Hilton.
All it said was "my campaign was merely a set up for this sketch!" Enjoy suckers!
He does have better chemistry with Fey. Although Cindy wouldn't let him out of her sight with even Fey. She fears being "upgraded" by her man.
Posted by corey3rd
at November 2, 2008 1:34 PM
comment #11
great scott
says ...
Remember when O'Reilley had his blowup with Barney Frank? You might see Olbermann blow his stack like that if he dared have someone on his show that he didn't like or isn't an Obama sycophant. At least the annoying O'Reilley will occasionally have guests on his show that he doesn't agree with. (Right Jeff?) On Countdown it's always Richard "You're right, Keith" Wolfe, Chuck "That's true, Keith" Todd, Jonathan "I agree on that, Keith" Alter, or Howard "Keith, I think you're right" Fineman.
Posted by great scott
at November 2, 2008 1:49 PM
comment #12
cinefan
says ...
Of course, whenever O'Reilly has someone on his show that doesn't agree with him, they're still required to begin their remarks with something like "You're right, Bill" or "You make a great point, Bill".
Posted by cinefan
at November 2, 2008 1:57 PM
comment #13
corey3rd
says ...
If guests with differing beliefs on talkshows would actually talk, I can see people berating Keith for not booking them. But 99% it turns into which guest can shout their party talking points the loudest. I don't need every f'n show on TV to turn into Pardon the Interruption.
What is the point of anyone going on O'Reilly if they don't like nuzzling the balls of the Falafel King? He's going to shout you down, he's going to have his producers stalk you. He's going to cut your microphone.
At some point our society needs a little civil discourse in a major forum vs. Verbal Pro Wrestling
Posted by corey3rd
at November 2, 2008 2:14 PM