Americans SNL?

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Banrockmystation · 17/02/2025 17:57

Does anyone else not get the humour AT ALL in Saturday Night Live?
Im English so maybe it’s just a real culture difference but I do not find any of the skits funny at all?! Not necessarily even offensive, just completely boring and I don’t get them!
The audience seems to find it hilarious, am I missing something??

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Cushionseams · 17/02/2025 18:19

I find it a bit hit and miss but have you ever seen either the Pete Davidson skit on the "I'm just Ken" song or the Beyonce single ladies skit?

Snorlaxo · 17/02/2025 18:16

I’ve watched my fair share of US comedy tv programmes but don’t get SNL at all. There’s the odd song that’s made social media and they are mildly funny but I assume it’s a cultural thing with the audience watching the actors for years so watching it to support them.

LazyArsedMagician · 17/02/2025 18:15

Thank you for posting this. I feel validated.

It's just...not funny. At all. In general I don't really find American comedy funny though. It's all so juvenile, old fashioned, or just shouty slapstick.

IMO of course

SheridansPortSalut · 17/02/2025 18:13

I'm Irish. I just don't get it. I can't understand how it's been running so long. It's not remotely funny. It must be a cultural difference.

ViciousCurrentBun · 17/02/2025 18:12

Generally no but I have seen some stuff that does make me laugh such as Tina Feys impersonation of Sarah Palin.

InvisibilityCloakActivated · 17/02/2025 18:12

I wouldn't go out of my way to watch it, but whenever I've seen clips or skits people have shared on social media I've found them quite funny. Maybe they are just the best bits though.

rumred · 17/02/2025 18:11

My partner loves it ; my eyeballs roll if I'm ever unfortunate to see a clip.

Mercedes45 · 17/02/2025 18:09

Yea, its a cultural thing. I've never even giggled and I love comedy

Serpentstooth · 17/02/2025 18:08

No, wouldn't waste my time on it. Huge cultural gap in humour.

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