As is typical of such ads, a celebrity spokesperson introduces the audience to the insurance program. “Old Glory Insurance” (1995)ĭoes anyone else constantly feel like they see Colonial Penn Insurance commercials on television? Clearly, the writers at Saturday Night Live felt such ads were in overabundance when they penned this 1995 skit that is a direct play on AARP commercials. We’ll never know why mom jeans were so popular, but SNL’s jab at this fashion fad bumps it into the top ten simply by virtue of its carefully crafted satire and hilariously hideous mockery. The cast’s mom hairstyles, coupled with the jeans’ awkward fit, perfectly capture the spirit of the 2000’s fashion disasters. Showcasing the jeans’ nine-inch zipper, rather unflattering fit, and seemingly limitless usage, “Mom Jeans” is funny because it is so brutally accurate. “Mom Jeans” (2003)Īs one of the high points of Tina Fey and Amy Poehler’s Saturday Night Live careers, “Mom Jeans” highlights an oddly popular fashion trend amongst suburban moms in the late ’90s and early ’00s.
NEGATIVE NANCY SNL SKIT TV
Needless to say, SNL continues to be one of the top comedy programs on network TV today. Although SNL’s golden years may have passed, these ten skits convey the show’s comedic consistency over its extremely long run, while also demonstrating how style and humor have changed over the years. In this list, we’ll take a look at the ten funniest sketches from the program’s four and a half-decade history. After forty-five years on the air, SNL continues to rank highly in its time slot and produce solid household ratings. Saturday Night Live is one of the most iconic late-night television shows. “Matt Foley: Motivational Speaker” (1993) “Dysfunctional Family Christmas Dinner” (2009) NPR’s “Delicious Dish” With Pete Schweddy (1998)
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