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Marr

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90. That's what made them so great.

Reply to DefenseLawyer (Reply #2)

Wed Aug 20, 2014, 07:46 PM

Aug 2014

Some of the best satire I've ever seen. The woman was so profoundly absurd that just quoting her was satire.

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Sarah Palin: I �Hated� That SNL �Portrayed Me as an Idiot� - Mediaite [View all] LloydS of New London Aug 2014 OP

such a pathetic little grifter Marrah_G Aug 2014 #1

Excellent description riverbendviewgal Aug 2014 #52

Tina Faye dialogue was virtually word for word Palin's words bjobotts Aug 2014 #133

and here is the proof KurtNYC Aug 2014 #148

You are too kind nikto Aug 2014 #143

I am more excited about Fey's response, I hope she does it on SNL as Palin Heather MC Aug 2014 #149

Most of those SNL skits quoted her nearly verbatim DefenseLawyer Aug 2014 #2

Which is why gratuitous Aug 2014 #4

No kidding. historylovr Aug 2014 #19

Best of luck. n/t A HERETIC I AM Aug 2014 #79

Exactly. Palin was undoubtedly the the easiest person EVER to parody on SNL. maddiemom Aug 2014 #120

Right down to the fancy pageant walkin' swimboy Aug 2014 #67

That's what made them so great. Marr Aug 2014 #90

Does this asshole even have a glimmer of a sense of humor... joeybee12 Aug 2014 #3

she doesn't even have a glimmer of self awareness frylock Aug 2014 #78

A-yup...nt joeybee12 Aug 2014 #80

The first five words of the quote prove that nxylas Aug 2014 #130

The SNL writers didn't have to write a script. Cleita Aug 2014 #5

Just so people don't think you're kidding, here's the side-by-side video: Gidney N Cloyd Aug 2014 #62

Let's not forget about Shatner's interpretation.... progressoid Aug 2014 #74

Awww Faux pas Aug 2014 #6

She complains that SNL "portrayed her as an idiot." The Velveteen Ocelot Aug 2014 #7

In her world, Fox, McCain and the Tea Party portrayed her as a genius. KurtNYC Aug 2014 #147

What about all the funds she misused during her failed campaign. Another reason she is not still_one Aug 2014 #8

So true PatSeg Aug 2014 #66

Sort Of Proving The Point, Isn't She? ProfessorGAC Aug 2014 #9

This woman is an idiot, as KO so often said. hifiguy Aug 2014 #10

And a perfect example of how stupid our system BaggersRDumb Aug 2014 #55

If the shoe fits, Cinderelli... deminks Aug 2014 #11

blow it out your ass palin leftyohiolib Aug 2014 #12

"Doctor, doctor, it hurts when I do this!" louis-t Aug 2014 #13

She is most certainly not an idiot. Jackpine Radical Aug 2014 #14

Yeah, baby hifiguy Aug 2014 #15

Once again her lack of command of the English language is on display... bluesbassman Aug 2014 #16

Wouldn't that just encourage her kids Lifelong Protester Aug 2014 #17

DING DING DING DING! LloydS of New London Aug 2014 #36

And how many million$ has she made by being an idiot? Frustratedlady Aug 2014 #18

Word Salad C_U_L8R Aug 2014 #20

Mooselini must really hate her mirror. Ikonoklast Aug 2014 #21

In one skit (of 4) Fey didn't "portray" you SHE READ A TRANSCRIPT underpants Aug 2014 #22

Calling Palin an idiot BobbyBoring Aug 2014 #23

The semi-literate grifter is still begging for more malaise Aug 2014 #24

I think it was Charlie Pierce who called her hifiguy Aug 2014 #26

Seems way to complimentary malaise Aug 2014 #27

It was Dick Cavett who said, "She doesn't seem to have a first language." pinboy3niner Aug 2014 #70

Boom! hifiguy Aug 2014 #87

She's unable to put braces on her kids' teeth?! lunatica Aug 2014 #25

We'll if she needs money I am sure Larry Flynt's offer still stands underpants Aug 2014 #31

But who would buy the magazine? hifiguy Aug 2014 #32

Rich Lowry..... msanthrope Aug 2014 #39

'i remember that one. hifiguy Aug 2014 #47

So do I. maddiemom Aug 2014 #121

Lowry needs a Girlfriend LloydS of New London Aug 2014 #84

LOL! She never fails to deliver! City Lights Aug 2014 #28

My Dear, Dear sweet Sara. I have something for you to read. I even made a link for you. >> BlueJazz Aug 2014 #29

I even referenced her in an blog piece about it mac56 Aug 2014 #57

You hated that they were accurate? PoutrageFatigue Aug 2014 #30

BUT SNL has portrayed most of the presidents as idiots LynneSin Aug 2014 #33

We're still waiting Politicalboi Aug 2014 #34

Pardo was one of the all time great announcers/voices. hifiguy Aug 2014 #35

Where can I find that album? LloydS of New London Aug 2014 #85

Any decent music shop or hifiguy Aug 2014 #88

SNL negoldie Aug 2014 #154

LOL - Fey had already moved on to film $$$. She came back to do Palin blm Aug 2014 #37

Palin owes McCain a huge cut. hollowdweller Aug 2014 #38

This is the guy to thank for shoving Sarah in McCain's face LloydS of New London Aug 2014 #93

The Quitter ought to pay McLame for giving her a soap box. lpbk2713 Aug 2014 #40

rofl...... SummerSnow Aug 2014 #41

Thanks for posting video. "Studying up to be VP"? ROFL bjobotts Aug 2014 #135

The look on Katie's face is priceless. Marie Marie Aug 2014 #140

Ahahahahahaha! SarahtheGrifter... still an idiot after all these years. SammyWinstonJack Aug 2014 #42

Joke's on her yet again... Jester Messiah Aug 2014 #43

Truth hurts.... Roland99 Aug 2014 #44

She probably wouldn't be as famous as she is if not for SNL Beaverhausen Aug 2014 #45

SNL is egotistical...does she know it is a TVEE show? Rex Aug 2014 #46

Shame on SNL for portraying her like an idiot ... aggiesal Aug 2014 #48

"...so I started a subscription website to make money off my idiocy!" tanyev Aug 2014 #49

Then stop being such an idiot Zambero Aug 2014 #50

"As ye sow, so shall ye reap" LloydS of New London Aug 2014 #95

She is one to talk about Fey "capitalizing" on something in the media! Dustlawyer Aug 2014 #51

"Whores" come in all shapes and sizes. And both genders! LloydS of New London Aug 2014 #98

Is it just now occurring to her that she locdlib Aug 2014 #53

What an ego sakabatou Aug 2014 #54

Quick! Somone call the WAAAAAMBULANCE! muntrv Aug 2014 #56

Done! LloydS of New London Aug 2014 #107

Hell VA_Jill Aug 2014 #58

If Sara did not store enough money away to purchase her childrens braces then it makes Thinkingabout Aug 2014 #59

Sarah isn't qualified to be Dog Catcher in Wasilla LloydS of New London Aug 2014 #108

Simple solution, Sarah... JHB Aug 2014 #60

The lady doth protest too much, methinks. RedSpartan Aug 2014 #61

They should have let her come to the show! Helen Borg Aug 2014 #63

They actually did... Ineeda Aug 2014 #82

So, why is she complaining??? Helen Borg Aug 2014 #86

Because she's an idiot. Ineeda Aug 2014 #89

Because her accountant pointed to a buzzword fundraising breakdown... JHB Aug 2014 #100

October 18, 2008 John1956PA Aug 2014 #136

"You need to at least pay for my kids� braces" ProudToBeBlueInRhody Aug 2014 #64

Yet she has absolutely no problem with racist portrayals of Obama Hugabear Aug 2014 #65

The movie: On the Beach Plucketeer Aug 2014 #68

Especially since McCain's septugenarian ass would be under the stress of the POTUS LloydS of New London Aug 2014 #109

portrayed or mimicked? rurallib Aug 2014 #69

It was a mirror, Sarah. You ARE an idiot. AtomicKitten Aug 2014 #71

Sara, dear, they portrayed you as an idiot because Bettie Aug 2014 #72

Twit Stinky The Clown Aug 2014 #73

the truth hurts. WI_DEM Aug 2014 #75

The best Tina Fet Sarah Palin bit they ever did was the interview. MohRokTah Aug 2014 #76

She should stop saying stupid things then. Iron Man Aug 2014 #77

"But ya ARE, Blanche, but ya ARE!!" Richardo Aug 2014 #81

Bette Davis looking her worst LloydS of New London Aug 2014 #113

Sarah YOU are an IDIOT! nm Raine Aug 2014 #83

If the shoe fits, lady... ailsagirl Aug 2014 #91

Well, maybe if she wasn't such an idiot, they wouldn't Arkana Aug 2014 #92

Message auto-removed Name removed Aug 2014 #94

Quick... someone name one American politician that was NOT portrayed as an idiot on SNL Takket Aug 2014 #96

Al Franken JHB Aug 2014 #101

hahaha okay fair enough! good one. Takket Aug 2014 #104

I don't recall Ackroyd portraying Carter as an idiot deutsey Aug 2014 #119

A little too close to the truth for Palin's comfort Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Aug 2014 #97

You are an idiot Palin GoldenOldie Aug 2014 #99

She was on the cover of Vogue LloydS of New London Aug 2014 #116

Well, I hated that one of the candidates for VP was such an idiot. tblue37 Aug 2014 #102

Bullshit yeoman6987 Aug 2014 #103

Sounds like a 'we report, you decide moment' to me on point Aug 2014 #105

You were quoted by SNL.. YOUT words, your smirks, your vacant stare mimicked rustydog Aug 2014 #106

Don't worry Sarah you are doing a great job of making yourself Chisox08 Aug 2014 #110

Sarah Palin is an idiot. She should join the National Association Of Zero Intolerance from 30 Rock. Initech Aug 2014 #111

Oh FFS. Part of Politics is being made fun of and caricatured. Warren DeMontague Aug 2014 #112

Still tryin' to get paid. Iggo Aug 2014 #114

What makes you so special, Sarah? Jamaal510 Aug 2014 #115

This first quote shows her idiocy adigal Aug 2014 #117

...and such as. Iggo Aug 2014 #126

Sarah Palin: I �Hated� That SNL �Portrayed Me as an Idiot� - Mediaite imthevicar Aug 2014 #118

If that bothers her, she's too thin-skinned to be in politics. That was one thing that really raccoon Aug 2014 #122

Then get a brain transplant, Sarah Demeter Aug 2014 #123

I can See Russia from my House PatrynXX Aug 2014 #124

Comedians have been doing this for decades HockeyMom Aug 2014 #125

I hated the fact that an idiot could have been a heartbeat away from the presidency. opiate69 Aug 2014 #127

That's like saying Bullwinkle hated being portrayed as a moose DFW Aug 2014 #128

I hated that an idiot Jakes Progress Aug 2014 #129

Palin was born ignorant... TheTimmer Aug 2014 #131

Ah Puddin' when you wear a "Kick Me" sign, sarge43 Aug 2014 #132

It was anything but a "portrayal" nfm SunDrop23 Aug 2014 #134

Typical, THIN-SKINNED rightwinger with a distorted sense of entitlement nikto Aug 2014 #137

It seems as if the Permafrost xxqqqzme Aug 2014 #138

Sarah Palin has such a way with words.... xocet Aug 2014 #139

I hated that John McCain portrayed you as qualified to be VP. Marie Marie Aug 2014 #141

She must be talking about her cameo appearance on SNL Generic Brad Aug 2014 #142

Why doesn't she have a line of clothes named after her? Spitfire of ATJ Aug 2014 #144

Newsflash! It's not SNL that's making people think you're an idiot... it's YOU. DesertDiamond Aug 2014 #145

All Tina Fey Should Do... supercats Aug 2014 #146

Who's Sarah Palin? Tommy_Carcetti Aug 2014 #150

But, but if you are an idiot, how else should you be portrayed? SummerSnow Aug 2014 #151

Sarah must be broke Champion Jack Aug 2014 #152

Yo John! Concocted in September, 2008 cornball 24 Aug 2014 #153

You seriously could have had this read by Tina Fey and it'd be no different: Initech Aug 2014 #155

Buy Her Daughters IUD's Ducksworthy Aug 2014 #156