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So, no, this is not an instant season highlight, let alone an instant classic.
That said, the episode does get more idiosyncratic as it goes on, as is often the case.
The real stabilizing force, though, is Edebiri herself, taking to the shows format with aplomb.
She seems genuinely excited to be there throughout.
What more could you ask for?
has a bunch of obvious answers (dont platform worthless public figures for fake balance!
Also, maybe fewer game-show sketches!
She seems like a sure bet to return for another episode in a year or two.
Then again, who among us can say that we dont spend too much time online?
After two game shows?
Are we just watching daytime TV from 20 years ago?)
and barrels into the funniest sketch of the night.
My second thought was: I guess Haleys ringer, Nia Vardalos, isnt starry enough for Lorne.
I cant believe this had me pining for the days of pointlessly casting megastars as various Trump-world circus figures.
The format of Whyd You Say It?
(They stayed with Instagram broadly, I assume because the Vulture commenters are so civilized!)
Uh, I guess!
Is this a problem a lot of people are encountering?
A lot of cast members got individual cheers this episode from a crowd that sounded unusually amped.
(Actually, that makes sense, too.
No one expects a Dismukes hypnotist character to be the sketchs straight man.
If musical performances count, Jennifer Lopez technically joins the five-timer club tonight, to little fanfare.
Weirdly, four of her five appearances have been in February.)
