Wednesday, October 16, 2013

SNL Digital Short era sans the Lonely Island


Saturday Night Live has been a part of my life since the 9th grade. I've probably seen 80% of the episodes aired from the year 2000 to today.

Their digital shorts are one of my favorite things during the show. [NOT to be confused with the early 2000s "TV Fun house cartoons".] Most of the greatest digital shorts are songs and can be watched over and over again. Perhaps a great production ploy with for goal to put out the catchiest tune possible so you run to youtube and share it with all of your friends.

When Samberg, the face of the Lonely Island, left last season, I was definitely worried. Was I never going to see another quality digital short again? Would SNL be able to produce similar and up to par short form content without the Lonely Island present? Thankfully this past week, they aired "Boy Dance Party".



Phew! Guess it is doable after all! 'Boy Dance Party" definitely made up for the rest of the show, which was for lack of a better word "Meh". At least one thing is clear, there is hope for digital short survival post Lonely Island apocalyptic era.

Until the next installment, here is my top 10 from the past 8 years:

10.
Lazy Sunday

SNL - Lazy Sunday by steveo_russianspy

9.
Iran So Far Away

 8.
I'm On A Boat


7.
Mother Lover


6.
Like A Boss



5. 
Laser Cats

4.
People Getting Punched Before Eating

3.
Jizz In My Pants


2.
Dick in A Box


1.
Jack Sparrow



1 comment:

  1. I would say Laser Cats is my absolute number 1. It is the best thing to happen ever

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