Why SNL Sucks Now

Can SNL Ever Be Funny Again? Currently celebrating its 50th season, Saturday Night Live is the most dominant sketchy comedy show in the history of American television. And while it’s given us lots of stars and spin-offs over the years, the show has grown increasingly stagnant. In particular, the show’s political sketches feel more and more toothless. But does this have to be the case? We answer this question by looking at the more radical early years of the show, and considering the function of comedic irony. Support us on Patreon! ► https://www.patreon.com/wisecrack === Watch More Episodes! === The Substance: What's the Point? ► https://youtu.be/UImWmcMtit4 Hollywood's Fake War on Capitalism ► https://youtu.be/294qm3oV60s?si=0MXCjk1IQYOSeN_b How Cars (2006) Explains the Collapse of American Society ► https://youtu.be/SHQt84xqEyw Written and Hosted by Michael Burns Directed by Michael Luxemburg Edited by Mark Potts Produced by Olivia Redden Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound #snl #comedy #philosophy © 2024 Wisecrack / Omnia Media, Inc. / Enthusiast Gaming