SNL Recap: Amy Poehler Hosts, Weekend Update Returns
Okay, here’s a breakdown of the Saturday Night Live (SNL) sketches highlighted in the provided text, along with the YouTube video IDs:
1. ”Experienced Lawyers“
* Description: This sketch starts as a typical personal injury lawyer commercial but quickly devolves into absurdity.It features increasingly bizarre “experienced” lawyers, including a long-living turtle, a vampire attorney (Dracu-law played by Sarah Sherman), and an ancient tree (Yggdrasil) who once represented Zeus.
* YouTube Video ID: Enb1qkoAcXI
* Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Enb1qkoAcXI
2. ”Psychic Talk Show”
* Description: The text mentions this sketch featuring Amy Pohler, and states it was funny, but ultimately less memorable than the “Experienced Lawyers” sketch.
* YouTube Video ID: TkHdLirSOrw
* Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkHdLirSOrw
3. “Weekend Update: 13lb Baby Joke Off”
* Description: This “Weekend Update” segment features a joke-off with Amy Poehler, Tina Fey, Seth Meyers, Colin Jost, and Michael Che about a 13-pound baby.
* YouTube Video ID: XyMxQNmcpHM
* Link: (The provided text doesn’t include a direct link, but the video ID can be used to find it on youtube.)
The article’s author clearly favored the “Experienced Lawyers” sketch, finding its extended absurdity and large cast participation particularly amusing.