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That is white peoples business to sort out amongst yourselves.
I will say that itisimpressive to leave a job unceremoniously and be welcomed back so emphatically.
I watched some podcast clips beforehand, which I found incomprehensible.
But perhaps this episode would surprise me.
Perhaps it would somehow change my opinion towards the right-wing podcasting community.
Gilis has been talked about as a guy who has broader appeal across the political spectrum.
Gillis started his monologue with the assumption that hed lose the audience.
There were a couple of pops, including a Joe Biden impression, that worked well.
And I didnt just come here to be a hater (thats for texts).
And there were other moments across the show, too.
Tate McRae, who I recently learned is different from Addison Rae, was very good.
Also, Mike Myers popped in as Elon Musk, which worked for me.
CouplaBeers
This depression commercial parody is a high contender for getting sent to fathers worldwide.
The no-pants intervention reveal was silly, and Gillis sells it throughout.
I dont think it worked for me, but I appreciated it for what it was.
Mid-Day News 2
This is easily the best sketch of the night.
Im glad they brought this one back.
Ego Nwodim is a star, and Gillis is sharp in it, too.
(Maybe a little too comfortable?
Well, for our purposes, it worked.)
So many great lines in a quick-paced game that escalates in a satisfying way.
Martin Herlihys British guy and Ego Nwodims character zooming away on her chair really tickled me.
Weekend Update
Weekend Update felt sharp and well-paced.
Some favorites included Colin Jost onElon MuskandKarla Sofia Gasconand Michael Che on the Black hosts leavingMSNBC.
(Only one more to go.)
The Andrew Cuomo joke really got me.
(What can I say?
I love it when someone makes a goofy sound.)
Jane Wicklinestrolley-problem songwas dark and silly and augmented by a trolley-problem image for those of us at home.
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Tate McRae!
Im experiencing early-onset entry into learning about musical guests fromSNL.
Her performance of Sports Car was fun and sexy, and she had incredible choreography.
She felt very Britney.
Congrats on this diva for having a good night.
A friend (Tate fan) told me that Tate fans are called Tater Tots.
(Or maybe it was just Taters?
The bar was very loud).
Heidi Gardner and Ego Nwodim got toworkthis episode (and thank God).
In Winery Tour: Act like you have an egg in your mouth.
Egg in your mouth and smile with your nose.
Hands out like youre catching a baby.
I said it earlier, but this felt like a strength for Gillis.
Maybe a missed opportunity to not be sillier and weirder.
Im sad at what couldve been with some of these sketches.
Some couldve gone veering into the absurd but stayed one-note.
in my notes, and then wrote it again because I forgot I already wrote that down.
I was half-expecting another male-podcaster sketch, butmaybe too close to Shane Gilliss whole thing?
A sweet tribute toDavid Johansenat the end.
