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Doodley

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18. Is it satire? Satire is supposed to mock authority figures. To me it is hard to mock what's already

Sat Oct 2, 2021, 07:36 PM

Oct 2021

absurd to the extreme. Is it trying to say something? If so, I'm not hearing it. It has done a lot to normalize fascism. It let Trump on its show as a guest and gave him exposure as if he was acceptable. It helped Trump and his machine of lies and prejudice to be elected. It is seen by the right as attacking Trump and the right, even though it presents something that really presents more of a reality than an exaggeration. By mimicking Trump, it minimizes how dangerous he is. Under the label of comedy, it sends out a signal that this isn't really how Trump is, when it actually is. I cannot find that funny.

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It's Back! --- ** SNL ** --- Saturday Night Live --- [View all] liberalla Oct 2021 OP

I think they have a new guy this year who does a good Trump impersenation Hawaii Hiker Oct 2021 #1

I hadn't heard about a new guy as trump... that will be interesting! liberalla Oct 2021 #2

It;s this guy Hawaii Hiker Oct 2021 #4

He's got the voice down! liberalla Oct 2021 #7

Had to stop Rebl2 Oct 2021 #10

Right? Me too. Trump has given me PTSD I think. SunSeeker Oct 2021 #12

He does a great impersonation of the orange piece of shit..... a kennedy Oct 2021 #11

Almost forgot about this Sympthsical Oct 2021 #3

Yes! I am so looking forward to it! smirkymonkey Oct 2021 #5

Bowen Yang got a promotion on SNL Hawaii Hiker Oct 2021 #8

Kate McKinnon or Cecile strong will be Sinema if they have a skit. underpants Oct 2021 #6

I was just about to say that! Either one would be brilliant! nt SunSeeker Oct 2021 #13

Sinema could be Sarah Paulson? applegrove Oct 2021 #9

K&R UTUSN Oct 2021 #14

Anyone else just doesn't think SNL is funny anymore? Doodley Oct 2021 #15

SNL At Home was unwatchable. Initech Oct 2021 #16

Eh. Trump was an easy joke. I think they hit it more than not. underpants Oct 2021 #17

Is it satire? Satire is supposed to mock authority figures. To me it is hard to mock what's already Doodley Oct 2021 #18

Well said. Bingo. c-rational Oct 2021 #20

Ding, ding, ding yes I agree. c-rational Oct 2021 #19

I love Owen Wilson but no SNL for me. Boomerproud Oct 2021 #21