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MarineCombatEngineer

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2. You don't like SNL,

Sat Feb 15, 2025, 09:31 PM

Feb 2025

but there are millions and millions of people, like me, who do enjoy it, I've been watching SNL since it's inception and have always enjoyed it.

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Am I the only one who doesn't get SNL? To me, it's just an exercise in being obnoxious. [View all] Doodley Feb 2025 OP

So True Dough Feb 2025 #1

Bennie Hill was great for it's totally nonsensical comedy. nt MarineCombatEngineer Feb 2025 #3

Benny Hill! No way! Doodley Feb 2025 #5

You know you're drunk when you think Benny Hill is funny. Ocelot II Feb 2025 #10

I'll drink to that, hic! Enter stage left Feb 2025 #22

I've never actually managed to get that drunk. Crunchy Frog Feb 2025 #26

Same blm Feb 2025 #48

Never could stand Benny Hill, Crunchy Frog Feb 2025 #25

Benny Hill was great Johonny Feb 2025 #33

Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb Celerity Feb 2025 #43

And yet some people didnt even find them funny back then Johonny Feb 2025 #54

This Benny Hill SocialDemocrat61 Feb 2025 #61

You don't like SNL, MarineCombatEngineer Feb 2025 #2

Glad you enjoy it. Doodley Feb 2025 #18

It was hilarious in the '70s - there was nothing else like it. Ocelot II Feb 2025 #4

Ah yes, MarineCombatEngineer Feb 2025 #9

If you haven't already La Coliniere Feb 2025 #32

There was some stuff added for the film and some stuff left out. blm Feb 2025 #34

Don't forget Rosanne Tickle Feb 2025 #46

Agree with you there. It's held up really well too. Crunchy Frog Feb 2025 #27

yeah there was SCTV which was better written, better performed, and not on coke thebigidea Feb 2025 #39

Loved them! The Kids in the Hall was another funny show. Ocelot II Feb 2025 #40

It has lost the charm I feel it once had. CoopersDad Feb 2025 #6

"Am I the only one who doesn't get SNL?" Takket Feb 2025 #7

Thanks. You would have thought they would try a little harder. Doodley Feb 2025 #19

UK/American may be it or male/female Tbear Feb 2025 #8

Yes we had Monty Python, but that was half a century ago. Our typical comedy has more eccentric characters you feel Doodley Feb 2025 #16

Mitchell and Webb are hilarious. JanMichael Feb 2025 #38

My taste favors sardonic humor. Adored Cleese as Basil Fawlty and his snide asides. A favorite was allegorical oracle Feb 2025 #50

I find most of SNL, including the musical acts, to be generally lackluster. Intractable Feb 2025 #11

The first 4 years were really great. Very few misses back then. blm Feb 2025 #12

John Belushi doing Joe Cocker Emile Feb 2025 #47

I don't get some of the humor these days but I do like the "cold open" and "weekend update" walkingman Feb 2025 #13

The cold open. Yes, I like to see a celeb deliver the patter. When you have folk that you relate to, as those you Doodley Feb 2025 #17

Stefon was my favorite! My hairdresser was also a big Stefon fan. He was great! CTyankee Feb 2025 #45

Overall, I like it. Renew Deal Feb 2025 #14

Yes. brush Feb 2025 #15

The May 7, 2022, episode with host Benjamin Cumberbatch had a few good sketches. John1956PA Feb 2025 #20

Benedict Cumberbatch leftieNanner Feb 2025 #29

I'd happily watch him read a phone book. Ocelot II Feb 2025 #35

Me too! leftieNanner Feb 2025 #36

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Feb 2025 #21

Sorry, more than just Trumpers enjoy SNL SunImp Feb 2025 #37

I quit watching decades ago, I quit watching any TV years ago. nt yaesu Feb 2025 #23

What is your entertainment? Just curious. I used to like to read but until I get cataract surgery walkingman Feb 2025 #30

Audiobooks Celerity Feb 2025 #42

Frankly I only really ever liked it in the 1970s. Crunchy Frog Feb 2025 #24

You are so right Ferryboat Feb 2025 #57

I have nothing against SNL, but... Morbius Feb 2025 #28

I love British humor but I lost it when chowder66 Feb 2025 #31

No, you aren't the only one. mwmisses4289 Feb 2025 #41

I record it too. IcyPeas Feb 2025 #44

I haven't watched since Niv 5 malaise Feb 2025 #49

I agree snowybirdie Feb 2025 #51

I stopped watching since the mid -late 70's, I never knew who Al Franken was.,a smart guy but a stupid show msfiddlestix Feb 2025 #52

If you boil down its entire run, you'd get about one and a half great seasons. Orrex Feb 2025 #53

And I don't get watching pro sports... Happy Hoosier Feb 2025 #55

Two words: Benny Hill. Of course you don't like SNL. marble falls Feb 2025 #56

You are right - can't be funny or entertaining and last half a century. NoMoreRepugs Feb 2025 #58

Same cilla4progress Feb 2025 #59

It's social satire. So being able to see the world ironically Buckeyeblue Feb 2025 #60

Then You Shouldn't Watch It. Is It OK if I Do, Though? MineralMan Feb 2025 #62