On Saturday Night Live over the weekend, Lady Gaga and Madonna went at it in a cat fight for the ages. But it was a sketch about President Obama that got some of his supporters on the left of the political spectrum fired up.
SNL Obama skits are typically mixed bags, since:
- Fred Armisen is funny, but looks and acts nothing like Barack Obama
- He inspires strong opinions, but B.O. doesn't offer comedic material
Well, this week's SNL Obama skit was more attention-grabbing than usual, as it was one of the first that in which the show really went to town on him.
Sure, the skit slammed Republicans for calling Barack Obama a socialist ... but their reasoning is that you can't be a socialist if you don't do anything.
The skit that opened the show ripped Obama's lack of achievements since taking office, even poking fun at him for failing to get Chicago the Olympics.
Unfair to expect him to deliver on lofty promises in nine months? Probably. Factually accurate, however? Indeed. Check it out and see what you think ...
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October 6th, 2009 10:54 AM
LMAO! I thought it was hilarious! FINALLY comedic show, such as SNL, makes fun of a democratic/liberal president! I get so tired of seeing them bash the republican presidents. And for those that are outraged about this skit, give me a freaking break! Were you also outraged when they made so much fun of Bush? NO! Because his is a republican and he is white.
And no, I don't think it's unfair to expect our President do something in 9 months. Just like he says "he's accomplished jack and squat". Maybe that is for the best though, I fear the kind of change he wants to bring!
October 6th, 2009 11:18 AM
I fear the kind of mind you have...slow. For one no one is saying they are outraged by the fact SNL is poking fun of the President due to the color of his skin. Give Obama time and he will bring change, positive change not the change of your beloved Bush...you know economic depresssion, war, oh and lets not forget pretty much the entire world turned agianst us. You clearly don't watch SNL that often because they made fun of President Clinton and still do from time to time, who is...YUP a white democrate! They bashed Bush cuz he was the current President, and I'm sure they will continure to make fun of Obama because well, they are a comedic show making fun of people is kinda what they do. So relax and go get yourself an Obama sticker cuz that man is your comander and cheif for the next 4+ years!!! :) :)
October 6th, 2009 11:53 AM
I love Obama. It took 50 years to get here people, the man can't fix it in 10 months. Call him a socialist if you want, but pull your head out of your AMeRICA bubble and look at other governments. We're the ONLY developed nation without socialized healthcare. Their worlds didn't end because their government took care f them like they are supposed to, why would it be different for America?
Boo hoo! But I don't WANT to go to the emergency room for free! I WANT to shell out thousands of dollars that I don't have.
Go dig a ditch and leave the politics to people who have a world outside KKK meetings and sexing relatives.
October 6th, 2009 11:55 AM
i thought it was funny but i still love obama!
October 6th, 2009 12:37 PM
That was hilarious!!! Love Obama!
October 6th, 2009 12:48 PM
So it's okay to make fun of Sarah Palin, George Bush, George Bush, Sr., but fun cannot be made at the Messiah?! All of this was true and it's about time SNL did it! Liberals can dish it out but they just cannot take it. Now Obama will probably have SNL banned. And NO, SNL is not racist!
October 6th, 2009 12:59 PM
Hey, did you know it cost over a million dollars for him, his wife and Oprah the Great to fly over to win the Olympics. Thanks a lot Obama. Money well sepnt while millions go without jobs. I am so sorry your wife had to sacrifice by flying over in luxary to Europe to be treated like a queen with her "chat buddy", Oprah. Oh, yes, she did it for the fat kids in Chicago. Also, her "all about me" speech was so laughable. The IOC could care less abouthow her stupid father struggled. What was that all about?!
October 6th, 2009 1:03 PM
Obama is a racist socialist who wants to take over your lives you stupid Obamabots! Are you that lazy that you need government to take care of your health, your college, etc. instead of doing it yourselves? Yes, he will wipe your asses too. We need to take all these lazy and helpless liberals and put them on an island and let Obama take care of them while real Americans do it themselves...IDIOTS!
October 6th, 2009 1:14 PM
hehe everyone loves obama :)
October 6th, 2009 1:20 PM
Hey. I love Obama. He's not destroying this country. What he's trying to fo is the right thing. But that doesn't mean he's off limits. That skit was one of the only funny skits on Saturday night. Gimme a break. When someone makes a joke about conservatives, conservatives are angry. When someone makes a joke about liberals, liberals are angry. It's all just jokes. Get over yourselves.