Hey, guess what? It's reappeared. I was shocked to see this, let me tell you. It was funny and surprisingly frank. Less shockingly, the video somehow disappeared. Fortunately, the video has re-emerged. Watch it now while you still can, and check here for the full transcript.
Michelle suspects that George Soros and the Sandlers made a few calls and had it yanked. I'm inclined to agree... SNL cut a little too close to the bone for their liking, I'd wager. Is it just a coincidence that NBC.com is yanking questions about the skit? Unlikely.
It's too bad. The skit was great... if only SNL was willing to stand behind it.
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Comments (11)
Yet the SNL writers would b... (Below threshold)1. Posted by hermie | October 7, 2008 4:32 PM | Score: 4 (4 votes cast)
Yet the SNL writers would be screaming about violations of the 1st Amendment and a 'chilling effect' on free speech if a Republican even suggested a sponsor boycott.
1. Posted by hermie | October 7, 2008 4:32 PM |
Score: 4 (4 votes cast)
Posted on October 7, 2008 16:32
2. Posted by Son Of The Godfather | October 7, 2008 5:12 PM | Score: 6 (6 votes cast)
Could we just pull the entire SNL show?... Honestly, apart from the 1 sketch in 100 that garners a semi-chuckle, has SNL been funny in the past 10 or 15 years?
I never thought I'd find myself at a time when, in hindsight, even Joe Piscopo was more comical than the current crop of crap.
2. Posted by Son Of The Godfather | October 7, 2008 5:12 PM |
Score: 6 (6 votes cast)
Posted on October 7, 2008 17:12
3. Posted by LaMedusa | October 7, 2008 5:38 PM | Score: 5 (5 votes cast)
SNL began to tank as the original cast went in their own directions career-wise. The characters weren't really on the money, but the whole skit was priceless! "People who should be shot" LOL!
3. Posted by LaMedusa | October 7, 2008 5:38 PM |
Score: 5 (5 votes cast)
Posted on October 7, 2008 17:38
4. Posted by fg | October 7, 2008 5:42 PM | Score: 3 (3 votes cast)
They yanked the video and did a re-write.
As per the LA Times:
"'Saturday Night Live' says bailout skit 'didn't meet our standards'" http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/laland/2008/10/the-mortgage-me.html
4. Posted by fg | October 7, 2008 5:42 PM |
Score: 3 (3 votes cast)
Posted on October 7, 2008 17:42
5. Posted by LaMedusa | October 7, 2008 5:49 PM | Score: 5 (5 votes cast)
Funny how it met their standards long enough to post it in the first place. Maybe they just wanted a chance to "say it like it is" before someone else dropped the hammer.
5. Posted by LaMedusa | October 7, 2008 5:49 PM |
Score: 5 (5 votes cast)
Posted on October 7, 2008 17:49
6. Posted by Larry | October 7, 2008 6:07 PM | Score: 3 (3 votes cast)
Drudge has a link that delves into the story. And from what I can see, NBC probably did fear a lawsuit. I am surprised that the skit made it past the legal department at NBC in its original form.
6. Posted by Larry | October 7, 2008 6:07 PM |
Score: 3 (3 votes cast)
Posted on October 7, 2008 18:07
7. Posted by Oyster | October 7, 2008 6:08 PM | Score: 2 (2 votes cast)
Now THAT was funny.
7. Posted by Oyster | October 7, 2008 6:08 PM |
Score: 2 (2 votes cast)
Posted on October 7, 2008 18:08
8. Posted by jpm100 | October 7, 2008 6:38 PM | Score: 2 (2 votes cast)
It wasn't funny so much as a little wry since it was actually too close to the truth.
8. Posted by jpm100 | October 7, 2008 6:38 PM |
Score: 2 (2 votes cast)
Posted on October 7, 2008 18:38
9. Posted by Oyster | October 7, 2008 6:40 PM | Score: 3 (3 votes cast)
Okay
Now THAT was wry.
Somehow it just doesn't ring, ya know?
9. Posted by Oyster | October 7, 2008 6:40 PM |
Score: 3 (3 votes cast)
Posted on October 7, 2008 18:40
10. Posted by Brian | October 7, 2008 7:17 PM | Score: -4 (6 votes cast)
So much for "Soros is behind it". Time to put that tinfoil hat back on the shelf.
10. Posted by Brian | October 7, 2008 7:17 PM |
Score: -4 (6 votes cast)
Posted on October 7, 2008 19:17
11. Posted by jpm100 | October 7, 2008 8:51 PM | Score: 0 (2 votes cast)
Do you get a bonus for that one Brian?
11. Posted by jpm100 | October 7, 2008 8:51 PM |
Score: 0 (2 votes cast)
Posted on October 7, 2008 20:51