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An all-in-one host and musical guest combo?
This sort of thing happens primarily for stars that have proven their chops in both arenas, e.g.
Justin Timberlake, or at least show some sort of inclination toward some thespian shit beyond music videos.
(The only plausible explanation: Parachute pants look great on camera.)
(As a reminder, were ranking these sketches in order of excellence.)
Better jokes come when they move onto topics including the State of the Union.
President Trump began his speech with his tie crooked in his jacket, says Jost.
While Mike Pences tie was so straight it makes me suspicious.
The first half caps off with Melissa Villasenor, who ostensibly arrives to give Grammy predictions.
She defends having had sex with his friend Ryan (I was buzzed!)
and sings him I Want It That Way.
Its disturbing and excellent.
Moffats smarmy performance is winning and the writing is tight especially with fewer references to the guys dick size.
One receives a Valentine from mom right when shes preparing to get it on with her man.
Its a nice throwback to a friendlier era of R&B.
Every beat of the scene plays well, and Thompson kills his incredibly tiny moments.
Its a quick but funny bit thats unfortunately not far enough from the truth.
Eventually, the only black man in the room exits before I lose my damn mind.
The relentless stupidity of the white legislators is a nice exaggeration and the specifics are great.
Hows he liking the new grill they bought him?
Also, they dont want to be a bother, but dad shattered all the bones in his legs.
They hang up, but the architect (Mikey Day) cant let it go there.
And no, the architect doesnt particularly want to talk about his love life.
Those who know a good passive-aggressive parental guilt trip will find it a little too relatable.
Its for Thirsty gays who spread their buttcheeks online for $10 a month, the girlfriend says.
Yes, but … he does it because he feels beautiful and in control of his body.
Ive been drying my dishes with your ass towel?
Once his image appears on the CamFansOnly website, everyone is thrilled.
In a way, its a plea for tolerance and acceptance wrapped up in a few ass-towel jokes.
They shoot the scene, and the body starts moaning.
The male bar patrons anticipate that they might enjoy kisses or body shots with the girls.
The patrons get disappointed.
Watching this sketch turn an expected cuteness into derangement is pretty delightful.
It becomes something different when Kyle Mooney shows up.
Beck Bennett comes onstage, ostensibly to correct his friends well-meaning but tone-deaf ramblings.
(Who is Beverly Johnson?)
It works both as a tribute and as a gag.
Okay, mostly, theyre thinking about the peen.
Meanwhile, Donna Brazile (Jones) is just confused about everything.
Halsey does a pretty fun Jersey mom in there, though.
Halsey exceeded expectations by far, giving charismatic performances as a musician and a comic.
Much of the topical material was kind of a wash, but it hardly mattered.
The cast and writers all seemed to be having fun this week, and it showed.
Next week is live, too, with host (andBlack Mondaystar) Don Cheadle.
