This NY Times article discusses how this election year, political comedy shows' ratings have increased to record-breaking numbers. This time around, watching the speeches and debates isn't so different from watching political skits, as viewers tune in largely for entertainment value, and to see just how badly candidates might embarrass themselves. It's ready-made comedy when certain candidates (I'm not saying any names) are already caricatures.
I imagine you've already seen Tina Fey's first skit as Sarah Palin; if not, click here.
Embedded below is an SNL skit on the VP Presidential Debates:
My favorite part: (Tina Fey)Palin's closing comments, "Oh, and for those Joe Six-Packs out there, playing a drinking game: Maverick" as she cracks open an air-beer, sound effects and head tipped back...
Here's the SNL skit about the Bailout:
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fred armisen's barney frank was fucking hilarious. sidd finch is a character from a george plimpton april fool's day sports illustrated story that became a novel. wiki that up.
My dad keeps forwarding me this. But real Sarah Palin is so much funnier than Tina Fey, what's the point?
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