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TV All Things SNL
- Thread starter I Love Cunt
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CaptainWacky
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I'm still watching UK but I can't remember anything about last week's except Coughlan was a good host and Jimmy Fallon is not famous here so I'm not sure why the audience were whooping for him (or maybe he is famous here and I'm out of touch.)
Only watched the start of this week's and I think Aimee was getting annoyed at the audience "woooing" over her lines, but maybe that's me projecting. I HATE FUN, clearly!
I wish they did more topical sketches. Beyond the weekly Starmer thing (and sometimes Prince Andrew) it's always sketches that could fit in any week.
Only watched the start of this week's and I think Aimee was getting annoyed at the audience "woooing" over her lines, but maybe that's me projecting. I HATE FUN, clearly!
I wish they did more topical sketches. Beyond the weekly Starmer thing (and sometimes Prince Andrew) it's always sketches that could fit in any week.
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Here's what Google AI had to say when I asked, "before Jimmy Fallon appeared on SNL UK last week, how well known was he in the UK?"
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Jimmy Fallon was already well-known in the UK as a major American television personality prior to his April 2026 cameos on SNL UK. As host of The Tonight Show, his clips often circulated online, and he was recognized as "SNL royalty", though some viewers viewed him as a polarizing or "plastic" American comedy figure compared to local talent. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Key Context on His UK Profile:
Yeah, many of us in America also largely view him as a plastic, people-pleasing try-hard comedy figure... his musical abilities save him. Plus some people loved how he always broke character and giggled in sketches...
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Jimmy Fallon was already well-known in the UK as a major American television personality prior to his April 2026 cameos on SNL UK. As host of The Tonight Show, his clips often circulated online, and he was recognized as "SNL royalty", though some viewers viewed him as a polarizing or "plastic" American comedy figure compared to local talent. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Key Context on His UK Profile:
- Late-Night Recognition: As host of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (executive produced by Lorne Michaels), he had a consistent, albeit perhaps niche, presence among fans of U.S. late-night television. [1]
- Legacy Recognition: His previous stint as a Saturday Night Live cast member (1998–2004) and "Weekend Update" co-anchor was known to comedy fans. [1, 2]
- Mixed Reception: Ahead of his surprise appearance, online commentary showed a divide, with some viewers expressing excitement at his "SNL royalty" status, while others considered him an unnecessary, "pointless" addition to the British-led production.
Yeah, many of us in America also largely view him as a plastic, people-pleasing try-hard comedy figure... his musical abilities save him. Plus some people loved how he always broke character and giggled in sketches...