As a seasoned gamer who’s spent countless hours immersed in the world of satire and comedy, I can’t help but appreciate the artistry that goes into each sketch on Saturday Night Live. The return of Dana Carvey as Joe Biden was a delightful throwback to the golden age of SNL, and his impression has been nothing short of spot-on. However, in the grand scheme of things, we all miss the mark sometimes.
This year being an election year, it’s obvious that Saturday Night Live is excelling with their political satire. If you haven’t been keeping up with the 2024 TV lineup, a renowned SNL alum, Dana Carvey, made a comeback to 30 Rock with his side-splitting portrayal of the current president. Although Carvey has nailed the Biden impersonation so well that a video of him explaining his technique became viral, even seasoned comedians can miss the mark occasionally. Recently, the Wayne’s World star shared an anecdote about one such instance during an episode of his podcast, which he co-hosts with fellow SNL veteran David Spade. The talented impressionist admitted that his Joker skit “didn’t quite hit the spot,” and if given another chance, he would have made a significant alteration to it.
In a recent episode of his Fly on the Wall Podcast, the Master of Disguise star opened up about a recent SNL cold open where he reprised his impression of Biden alongside Maya Rudolph’s Kamala Harris. The sketch, which also featured Alec Baldwin’s return but this time as Fox News journalist Bret Baier, parodied a pre-election interview between Baier and Harris. Baldwin’s Baier character sets up the bit by playing a video of Biden, portrayed by Carvey, as he fumbles through a vague explanation about the recently released Joker 2. But the comment could be misconstrued as talking about Harris. Upon reflection, Dana had this to say about the bit:
In my segment with Brett Baier, I played along as Biden conversing with Maya (as Kamala). He seemed puzzled and brought up the Joker film, which neither of us recognized. Later, I realized I should have said something like, “And who’s the Mysterious Phoenix? Who in the world is he?” That line would have gotten a bigger laugh, I think.
As a devoted fan, I’d like to rephrase that in a first-person perspective:
The comedian’s Gaga joke wasn’t as successful as he anticipated, drawing just a modest response from the crowd. In hindsight, he believes that referencing Joaquin Phoenix as “Whackin Phoenix” might have elicited a bigger laugh. Nevertheless, given that many people haven’t seen the controversial movie Joker, and those who did often had unfavorable opinions about its sequel, it’s hard to say if this alternate joke would have been more effective.
As a gamer, I can relate to Dana Carvey when he talks about the painstaking work that goes into crafting just one sketch. On the podcast Fly on the Wall, he and Spade frequently revisit their old SNL moments, dissecting both the successful sketches that hit the mark and the ones that missed the bullseye during their tenure on the show. His willingness to accept critique and share his creative process is a fascinating insight into how he works.
Ever since Saturday Night Live dives deep into its election coverage, bringing back Maya Rudolph as Kamala Harris, it stirs up an intriguing thought: if Vice President Harris secures victory in the upcoming election, will Rudolph continue to embody her on the show? We’ll have to wait and see. For now, enthusiasts can savor the latest season by subscribing to Peacock.
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2024-10-28 17:38