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On 'SNL,' Fey Nails Palin Again
October 05, 2008 3:18 PM
Despise her as they may, if there's one thing most Democrats will probably miss should their party win come Nov. 4, it's Tina Fey's impression of Sarah Palin.
Once again, Fey killed it, parodying the Republican vice presidential candidate's debate performance on "Saturday Night Live." Queen Latifah as moderator Gwen Ifill and Jason Sudeikis as Democratic VP candidate Joe Biden proved worthy foils, but Fey stole the show.
She winked. She dropped the m-bomb ("maverick") at least a dozen times. She whipped out a flute and inquired about the talent portion of the debate.
Below, choice moments from last night's skit:
Fey, meeting Sudeikis: "Hey, can I call you Joe? ... Because I practiced a couple zingers where I call you Joe."
Latifah: "We would like to remind our audience that due to the historically low expectations for governor Palin, were she simply to do an adequate job tonight, at no point cry, faint, run out of the building or vomit, you should consider the debate a tie."
Latifah: "How will you solve the financial crisis being a maverick?"
Fey: "You know we're gonna take every aspect of the crisis and look at it and then we're going to ask ourselves, 'What would a maverick do in this situation?' And then, you know, we'll do that."
Fey: "I'd also like to give a shout out to the third graders of Gladys Woods elementary who were so helpful to me in my debate prep."
Fey, on global warming: "Gwen, we don't know if this climate-change-who-zie-whats-it is man made or if it's just a natural part of the End of Days."
Fey, on taxes: "We are not afraid to get mavericky in there."
Fey, on gay marriage: "I believe marriage is meant to be a sacred institution between two unwilling teenagers."
Fey, on being accused of pandering to Florida voters: "From a very young age, my two greatest loves were always Jews and Cuban food."
Fey, holding a flute: "Are we not doing the talent portion?"
Sudeikis' closing remarks: "My goal tonight was a simple one: To come up here and at no point seem like a condescending, egomaniacal bully. And I'm gonna be honest -- I think I nailed it."
Fey's closing remarks: "And for those Joe six packs out there playing a drinking game at home: Maverick." [Pretends to crack open and chug a cold one.]
Sheila Marikar
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Okay I think it's time to hang up the act. Now it's getting to be a little hokey!!!!!
Posted by: maggie | Oct 5, 2008 3:35:17 PM
It's true
the one and only legitimate reason to vote for her on any ticket...
how extraordinarily funny it is.
If we have to starve at least we would have something ridiculous to laugh at.
Posted by: dl | Oct 5, 2008 3:37:19 PM
nah, it's the only part of this campaign that i'll miss.
Posted by: antijake | Oct 5, 2008 3:41:41 PM
Even though SNL is so pro-Obama, there's no point of pointing out that SNL didn't parody Obama well. If they were to do it unbiasely, there will be hair-triggered race comments and firings all over the place.
Posted by: young_voter | Oct 5, 2008 3:51:28 PM
Damn that's funny. Tina Fey is destroying Palin and I friggin LOVE it! Sometimes smart really does win over stupid in America and that gives me hope! Say no to stupid! Say no to Palin! Say no to the GOP!
Posted by: catamaran | Oct 5, 2008 3:56:43 PM
This is Tina Fey's 15 seconds of fame. She had better enjoy it while it lasts as it is only a fad.
Posted by: Fran | Oct 5, 2008 3:58:00 PM
Tina fey for vp!! shes more smarter then sara by far!
Posted by: angie | Oct 5, 2008 4:00:20 PM
Once again, Tina Fey and the crew at SNL can't stop themselves from directly picking on Palin's family, whether it's suggesting incest or making fun of the oldest daughter. Is this what Tina Fey considers good comedy? What a sick puppy she must be to get her laughs at the expense of kids!
Posted by: Jack Slaton | Oct 5, 2008 4:00:37 PM
What a pathetic commentary on American culture when a comedy show is seen worthy of political news!!!
Posted by: Cassandra Washington | Oct 5, 2008 4:04:11 PM
Yeah, after those 5 emmys and the upcoming book deal, I'm sure Tina Fey is only a fad. Very happy Tina included Palin's support of the cold-blooded aerial massacre of wolves.
Posted by: mila | Oct 5, 2008 4:04:44 PM
uh, cassandra? i found this article under the 'entertainment' section...
Posted by: antijake | Oct 5, 2008 4:06:47 PM
Sarah Palin is so obviously idiotic she is now more of a tragedy. McCain is to blame for this humiliation. The scary part is if she does become the VP, then it would be humiliation of the country.
Posted by: jonathanw | Oct 5, 2008 4:08:59 PM
"Pathetic commentary on American culture when a comedy show is seen worthy of political news"?? Jon Stewart, Dave Letterman, Steven Colbert, Saturday Night Live speak truth to power with their "comedy" routines. Stewart is particularly adept at summarizing the sometimes absurd political happenings of the day in an insightful and, yes, funny, way. If you're not watching The Daily Show, you're missing a valuable news source.
Posted by: mila | Oct 5, 2008 4:12:03 PM
She nailed it, doggonit, just like the maverick she is. You betcha, wink, wink. Probably out for a six-pack this very minute. Just what we need: a real soccer mom, Joe six pack, for president.
Posted by: rhbate | Oct 5, 2008 4:14:05 PM
She nailed it, doggonit, just like the maverick she is. You betcha, wink, wink. Probably out for a six-pack this very minute. Just what we need: a real soccer mom, Joe six pack, for president. (NOT)
Posted by: rhbate | Oct 5, 2008 4:15:37 PM
Once again, Tina Fey and the crew at SNL can't stop themselves from directly picking on Palin's family, whether it's suggesting incest or making fun of the oldest daughter. Is this what Tina Fey considers good comedy? What a sick puppy she must be to get her laughs at the expense of kids!
Posted by: Jack Slaton | Oct 5, 2008 4:00:37 PM
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Sarah Palin is nothing more than a glorified saleswoman for the McCain campaign. Tina Fey is showing just how simple and silly Sarah Palin is.
Posted by: McCain/Palin = Corporations First | Oct 5, 2008 4:15:51 PM
Hey Fran - you do realize that Tina Fey has a HUGE career out there - Emmys galore, a hit series, etc. This is not TINA FEY's 15 seconds of fame. It's Failin's 15 seconds of fame. And it's about to be flushed.
Posted by: Fran is a moron | Oct 5, 2008 4:19:10 PM
" Tina fey for vp!! shes more smarter then sara by far!"
I sure hope Obama has a good, stringent education plan.
Posted by: Jeanie | Oct 5, 2008 4:20:39 PM
Nobody needs to play Obama's role. Obama is already a massive entertainer.
Posted by: country voter | Oct 5, 2008 4:21:45 PM
Jack Slaton -
"Sick puppy"? I'd like to invite you to the decades after 1980.
Now that that's out of the way, WHEN YOU RUN FOR OFFICE YOU KNOW YOUR FAMILY WILL BE EXCORIATED. Can't handle that? Don't run.
Furthermore - Tina Fey's playing a part. You really think she's up there making it up on her own? There's a writing team on SNL and THEY'RE writing this stuff because it needs to be said.
Posted by: Albatross | Oct 5, 2008 4:22:23 PM
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