“How did Rami Malek do as host of Saturday Night Live?” links

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  1. Dulcinea says:

    Maybe it is bc I am a fandom Rami’s but I thought it was a solid episode. At least the only one I’ve seen all the way through in years

  2. Snappyfish says:

    I thought he did great. The Prince & the mattress skit were both funny

    • Merricat says:

      Those were our favorites, as well.

    • Trillion says:

      just here to say hey Snappyfish. I think we’ve both been posting here about 14 years now. Maybe 15? Is this even possible?

      • Snappyfish says:

        OMG TRILLION!! we have!! How crazy is that. I always get excited to see you in a post!! We should get gold stars next to our posts for longevity!! Hoping everything is bright & kind in your world

      • Trillion says:

        commenting has changed in this timeframe, no? I feel like “bitchy” has (largely but not entirely) left the equation and posters mostly agree with each other. I mean, that’s not bad or anything. I’m worn down by division after the last few years anyhow! Hugs!

  3. Sudie says:

    Overall, it was boring as Rami doesn’t have a lot of charisma, and he seemed unusually stiff in most of the skits he was in, which was probably due to nerves. Non-comedic actors seem to get a bad case of the nerves when hosting,

    But, what stood out the most for me is Kate McKinnon not being on the show! Where is she? Has she left SNL? She has always been one of the major reasons I sit thru SNL to see her skits.

  4. SM says:

    I saw only a few skits and monologue, I thought he was a nice change from the likes of Elon Musk or Kardashian Koven, as they all were more interested in showing off rather than doing a show that has it’s own life. The bit with Daniel Craig about Price was funny.

  5. minx says:

    Very funny!

  6. Becks1 says:

    I thought he was pretty good, the Prince skit was funny (even before Daniel Craig came on) and I liked the mattress skit. It wasn’t the best episode ever, but I think he put in a solid performance. I was a little confused by DC being there though, it kind of gave the impression that they had asked him first and he had said “no but I’ll do a few skits” so they went for their next Bond choice, Rami Malek.

  7. Shannon says:

    Interesting Gawker article re: the actual meaning of “performative.” We need to start using a different adjective to describe those actions that are pandering to the cause (not pandering – something else) but aren’t actually supporting it.

  8. bettyrose says:

    I’ve rewatched S2 of Succession twice during the pandemic. That epic cliff hanger and two year wait . . . I got something new out of it each time I watched, so yeah I was so excited for the premiere last night. It didn’t rock my world, honestly. Some of the humor felt really forced, but I like what they’re doing with Kendall’s character. No spoilers but Greg makes a joke that Ken reminds him of OJ, and Ken’s response is *super* inappropriate given his own history. Let Ken go full soulless psychopath. That’s how it should be. Watching him and Logan do battle is like Godzilla and Mothra. They’re both evil. No need to root for either one. Just enjoy the showdown.

    • Anne Call says:

      I really thought at the end that Shiv would show up at Kendall’s door and say I’ll help you bring down Dad. She found out Gerri was taking over on the phone in the car and then told her driver to go someplace different. I’d like to see a bit of a civil war between the kids. Also, Greg seemed more hapless than normal. Like more of an idiot than I remember.

      • KBeth says:

        I agree about Greg, he was utterly moronic in this episode. In seasons 1/2 he was more kinda simple, conflicted but likable.

  9. judith A reeder says:

    good job Rani

  10. MsIam says:

    I thought Rami did a good job. The Celebrity Game Show and the Prince skits were pretty funny. Even The Squid Game skit was pretty funny to me, and I’ve never watched that show so I have no real clue what its like.

  11. Caitrin says:

    I thought it was probably the most top to bottom solid episode of SNL in years. He leaned into the sketches and clearly had a blast.

    • Ana says:

      Yes, Caitrin, thank you! I loved it! I finished it on a high and went online to read abysmal reviews which I don’t get.. I’m watching the Angelo skit on repeat for two days now!

      • The Recluse says:

        That crazy Angelo skit was just the sort of nightclub/act that the Bill Hader character Stefon would have promoted. I halfway expected to see that character in the audience geeking out over it. When Rami brought out those ribbons as part of his ‘dance’ I about died.

  12. minx says:

    Next up, Jason Sudeikis. Can’t wait.

  13. bettyrose says:

    Just watched the Squid Game bit. LMFAO! Brilliant. Unless you haven’t watched the show yet. Which, honestly no reason to bother now if you’ve seen the SNL Skit.

    • BeanieBean says:

      I loved the Squid Game bit, and that’s without having seen the series!

      • Bettyrose says:

        If you saw the skit, you’ve seen the series! 🤣 I mean obviously there’s more to it, but the skit covered it really really well. (Just like they did with Mare of Easttown last year. SNL can be tedious but when they get it right they really nail it)

  14. JillyBeann says:

    The episode was garbage- not funny at all

  15. Jocelyn2 says:

    I’m just patiently awaiting Jason Sudiekis next week. I assume they’re saving all the A material for him. Ted Lasso forever!

  16. Leah says:

    Watched the Squid Game part, spot on lol.

  17. sashay away says:

    I used to really like Rami Malek, but now I find him very boring, which is probably why my crush wore off. Not saying he’s a bad person or anything. He seems like a nice guy and I still think he’s oddly handsome. He’s just dead behind the eyes. He really lacks that lead actor charm.

  18. Katebush says:

    Dear Celebitchy please write something about Susan Sarandon comments about David Bowie it really irritated me…

  19. Normades says:

    He was fine. Did he knock it out of the park? No, but he was fine.