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What a week it has been!  I don\u2019t envy the SNL writers who were faced with the daunting task of writing comedy for an audience who are actively processing the events of the week. I love the decision to have Bill Burr host this episode. Much like Dave Chappelle, who hosted the past two post-election episodes, Burr is right at home with the uncomfortable. And he didn\u2019t shy away from tackling head-on, the trepidation that many of us are feeling going into this episode. So here we go!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Cold Open<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Every cold open this season has centered around the election, including the familiar lineup of impressions and cameos. We all likely anticipated a more somber tone this week, perhaps similar to the historic post-election cold open of 2016<\/a>, when Kate McKinnon sang \u201cHallelujah \u201c, as Hillary Clinton. The direction they chose to go this time, I thought was brilliant and funny, while acknowledging where we are at this moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It starts with the cast talking to the camera about the outcome of the election, which many found to be shocking.  They reference threats that Trump has made against his political enemies, and the lack of protection for those who speak out against him. The bit takes a perfect turn as Keenan Thompson addresses Trump, saying \u201cWe have been with you all along.\u201d  They each speak of their unwavering support of him, and disappointment that there won\u2019t be another \u201cJanuary 6th\u201d<\/sup>.  They \u201cproudly\u201d introduce a new character \u201cHot, Jacked Trump \u201c, with James Austin Johnson as Trump sporting a tank top and a bodybuilders physique.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instead of playing Biden, Dana Carvey brings us his Elon Musk, mocking Musk\u2019s behavior at the last Trump rally in PA, declaring himself \u201cdark MAGA\u201d and jumping around on stage. I felt that the sketch gave us the laughter we needed, and the show even poked fun at itself. They handled a seemingly impossible situation quite well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SNL Monologue<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Bill Burr begins his standup monologue by saying \u201cNice to be here on such a fun week\u201d, adding that he doesn\u2019t watch politics, so he\u2019s going to keep it light. He starts out with some jokes about having the flu, which get some laughs, before taking a hard-left turn into \u201cOK, let\u2019s get to what you all want to talk about. Alright ladies, you\u2019re 0-2 with this guy\u201d, suggesting enough with the pantsuits and that candidates should \u201cwhore it up a little.\u201d  He mentions the election going on for far too long, since everyone knew who they were voting for four years go. This got applause because really, it\u2019s hard to imagine how anyone could be undecided between these two polar-opposites.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

He joked that the failed-assassination attempt only grazed Trump\u2019s ear because of his \u201cherky-jerky movements\u2019\u2019, and how his visit to McDonalds was the only time we\u2019ve ever seen Trump truly happy.  He probably could have ended the monologue there, but went into a bit about falling asleep while watching television and waking up to see Shaquille O\u2019Neal selling printer ink, which albeit a random transition, was a funny take on O\u2019Neal\u2019s seemingly endless endorsement deals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Firehouse Ink-blot Test<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We kickoff the show with a sketch in which Heidi Gardner plays a mental health specialist who comes to a firehouse to help the firefighters cope with having stressful jobs.\u00a0 She begins with a group Rorschach ink blot test. Three of the firefighters see the usual things like a tree, an apple, and a fountain.\u00a0 Then there\u2019s Ralphie, played by Bill Burr, who sees cartoon characters in risqu\u00e9 and kinky scenarios. First, we see Mike Wazowski, from Monsters, Inc<\/em>. wearing a thong; a jacked Snoopy walking Charlie Brown on a leash; and Bandit, the dad from Bluey,<\/em> in an S&M scenario, with a callback to Mike Wazowski who we see in the mirror.\u00a0 They switch from what Ralphie is seeing, to what everyone else sees, which are the standard ink-blots.\u00a0 Attributing these disturbing interpretations to trauma that Ralphie has seen in his line of work, it turns out that he isn\u2019t a firefighter, but works the front desk, and he\u2019s deemed the Craziest Man in Boston.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Buffalo Wild Wings and Snake Skin Commercials<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Next up were two commercials, the first for Buffalo Wild Wings, with fans of various NFL teams talking about why BWW is their go-to game-day destination. It starts like a traditional ad, with fans who are there for the $5 draft beers or the wings, contrasted by Bill Burr, as a Patriots fan, who is there because \u201cmy wife says I bring tension to the house.\u201d Mikey Day plays his equally short-tempered son, as they yell at each other, steal beer from tap and get into a physical fight in the restaurant. I love a good belligerent sport fan bit and Burr is perfect as the drunk Bostonian – probably the most realistic part of this commercial parody.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next, we get a throwback to when compilation albums were sold via TV ads and infomercials, cutting between music and the people reminiscing about the music. Bill Burr plays the dad, who\u2019s listening to \u201cSnake Skin\u201d in the garage when his son, played by Emil Wakim, walks in. His dad takes the opportunity to introduce him to \u201cthe coolest 80s sex rock band\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They cut to an 80\u2019s hair band, played by Andrew Dismukes, Sarah Sherman, and James Austin Johnson singing \u201cNah-nah Train\u201d, complete with sweatbands, scarves tied to the microphones, and wearing women\u2019s boots. Emil thinks they\u2019re corny and comments on how they\u2019re dressed like ladies, to which his dad replies, \u201cNo, they were the coolest!\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Back to the band singing their other hits like \u201cSex-calator\u201d, about a department store where on the 4th<\/sup> floor, they buy ladies shoes; and \u201cTear it Down\u201d about the Cold War, that quickly goes to more train stuff and the final lyric \u201cI hope they allow high heels on the train.\u201d  The dad then realizes that maybe they do suck, but it reminds him of a different time.  He mentions being molested, but claims that nobody cared back then. When his son tells him he needs therapy, he denies it and says, \u201cNo, I only need Snake Skin.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As someone old enough to remember the songs they\u2019re referencing, and Time Life Music commercials, I loved this ridiculous twist on something that was so real. The band was hilarious, going all in on performing these songs in true 80\u2019s rock style.  I think this was the hardest I laughed all week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Janitor<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe Janitor\u201d was a pre-tape featuring Michael Longfellow as an MIT janitor, Donny, who goes into a classroom to clean up \u201cbarf\u201d, as they repeatedly refer to it in a Boston accent, and solves a complex equation on the blackboard.  The professor, Bowen Yang, comes back to the classroom, stunned that Donny solved the equation. Just as a heartfelt moment seems to be forthcoming, they\u2019re interrupted by janitorial staff who keep yelling about the \u201cbarf\u201d.  Donny has tried to mop the carpet and use a Roomba, spreading the barf around, causing people slip on it.   Robin Williams, played by JAJ, comes of the supply closet where he lives, and admits that he\u2019s the one who barfed.  There\u2019s a clear Boston theme to this episode, so the really old movie reference makes a little more sense, but I enjoyed the humor in the low-brow juxtaposition to Good Will Hunting.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Weekend Update<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The highlights of Update for me have to be Michael Che doing his drinking bit, taking a sip after each joke, and Ego Nwodim, as \u201cThe Woman Who Can\u2019t Find Something in Her Purse\u201d.   She is there to give tips on active listening, as she takes things out of her tote bag including maracas, a dead goldfish, a gun, and a Pennsylvania ballot that she forgot to mail.  She tries to have a conversation with Colin, continuously referring to him as \u201cGirl\u201d, and clearly not listening to him, as she tries to find something in her purse, which turns out to be another purse.  I seriously want Ego to do these characters on a weekly basis.  Simple and relatable, as I\u2019m pretty sure that I either am this person, or talk to this person, on a weekly basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bald Men Musical and Trauma Support Group<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBald Men\u201d starts out with a couple on a first date when they realize that everyone else in the restaurant is bald. It then turns into a musical number about bald men, with choreography, a choir, and several extras playing bald restaurant patrons.  This was so weird and random, which isn\u2019t a bad thing, but I didn\u2019t find it as funny as some of the other sketches.  It was well produced though, and outside of the John Mullaney musicals, it was a different type of sketch for the show.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next, is a trauma therapy group. Bowen Yang plays Samuel, who is sharing with the group for the first time, only his trauma is less significant than the others.\u00a0 He starts by talking about how his phone\u2019s battery has started to suck, and later shares that he was locked out of his Temu account.\u00a0Bill Burr plays a sensitive therapist with a man-bun who assures him that his feelings are valid. As other group members share stories of losing family members, including Bill\u2019s character, whose wife exploded on Christmas Eve, Samuel minimizes their grief.\u00a0\u00a0 It\u2019s funny to watch Bowen play this d-bag type of character, and a highlight was when he burns Ashley Padilla\u2019s character\u2019s leg with a cigarette, she screams and they both break. \u00a0Considering it was one of the last sketches of the night, this was decent and Bill and Bowen had some good lines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Parting Thoughts<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This was a really good episode, especially given the political climate.  We saw a lot of Emil, who was in nearly every sketch, and beginning to see more of Ashley and Jane too. I\u2019m still missing the Please Don\u2019t Destroy videos, and haven\u2019t heard of any reason for the sudden pullback this season.  I\u2019m interested to see whether Dana Carvey will be playing new characters in addition to Biden. As he winds down his term I\u2019d expect there will be more material coming.   Next week, Charlie XCX is the host and musical guest.  Thanks for reading!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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