The SNL Thread

[JD10367]

Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

Honestly, the thought that SNL hasn't been funny in forever is about the biggest stretch you can have.

They have some really great material on there and some talented people. Just because it's not Belushi, Sandler, Farley or Ferrell, doesn't mean it's not funny.

I've tried to watch it repeatedly over the years. Whenever I turn it on, I watch it for a while, think, "none of this is funny", and turn it off.

The longer the show's been on the air, it seems the shorter the length of time it's funny per night. Originally the whole thing was funny. In the 80s, it was funny for the first half. In the 90s, it was the first quarter of the show. Now, not even the opening monologue or first skit seem funny.

It's not necessarily their fault. When the show first started, there was little outlet for comedic writing. Now? Six billion cable channels (including Comedy Central). Comedy shows like "The Simpsons", "Family Guy", and "South Park". Late-night shows like Conan, Ferguson, and Kimmel. Movies. The media has become so dense and varied that it's stretched the good writing thin. JMO.

[The Bad Guy]

Originally Posted by JD10367

It's not necessarily their fault. When the show first started, there was little outlet for comedic writing. Now? Six billion cable channels (including Comedy Central). Comedy shows like "The Simpsons", "Family Guy", and "South Park". Late-night shows like Conan, Ferguson, and Kimmel. Movies. The media has become so dense and varied that it's stretched the good writing thin. JMO.

Excellent point.