Originally Posted By DAR Now this is funny stuff. <a href="http://www.hulu.com/watch/41829/saturday-night-live-mccain-qvc-open#s-p1-st-i1" target="_blank">http://www.hulu.com/watch/4182...p1-st-i1</a>
Originally Posted By mawnck Strangely enough, the one part that wasn't funny was Tina Fey "going rouge." John McCain really is a pretty good comedian, and whoever wrote that script was a genius. And I about fell out of my chair when I saw the QVC model. Great stuff.
Originally Posted By WorldDisney Yeah, the Tina Fey going rouge part was the funniest part...guess people really do see stuff differently. McCain was funny though. Too bad we probably will see less of that side after a few days from now .
Originally Posted By mele Rogue. Rouge is make-up. ;-) The skit was funny but McCain creeps me the hell out. Part of it is just based on his appearance and his physicality but I am so disgusted with him and his campaign that he literally grosses me out.
Originally Posted By chickendumpling « probably will see less of that side after a few days from now» I'm not so sure about that. Aside from the fact that he still may somehow win the election, I think he'll be relieved he doesn't have to play this ridiculous game anymore. In a lot of ways he's a complex guy: he has a good sense of humor but also has some anger problems; he's loyal to the team but he's a maverick who hates being told what to do. I have always liked McCain and will be happy to get *him* back. I haven't been too thrilled by the things I've seen *candidate* McCain do and I think he'll be glad it's all over too. I think that's part of the playfulness we saw last night.
Originally Posted By WorldDisney Actually I wasnt really referring to Mccain himself, just everyone period now that the election will be over and the 24/7 rallies and speeches will be done ;0. But sure, whoever wins we will see more of, but not like this thankfully.
Originally Posted By kennect Great to see SNL doing its best...Sorry they can't make every show as funny as this opening was...
Originally Posted By wonderingalice ^^Yep! I was surprised to see her there. That was cool. (Ya think the youngsters here will "get" the reference, Dabob2? ;-)
Originally Posted By Dabob2 Does the younger generation not get GSN (and their reruns of Let's Make a Deal?) Young whippersnappers!
Originally Posted By wonderingalice *LOL* Oh! That's right... Of course, we have to assume they watch that channel. LMaD was my favorite as a kid!
Originally Posted By WorldDisney I'm 34 and *I* dont get what you guys are talking about lol. But I never watched that channel either, so there you go.
Originally Posted By wonderingalice ^^*LMAO* I've got 16 years on ya, WD. And I thank you for confirming that I wasn't an idiot for suggesting that some of you guys would go, "HUH?" ;-)
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan Carol Merrill was the prize model on "Let's Make a Deal!" which ran on ABC for decades. People came to the show dressed in crazy costumes, then had to decide if they wanted $50 in cash or what was hidden behind the curtain. Sometimes the curtain would open to reveal stunning new kitchen appliances by Admiral, or a deluxe color cabinet TV set by Quasar. Other times, the curtain would open to reveal a terrible prize like a beat up tractor or something. Rumor is, this was the model for the vetting process that gave the McCain ticket Sarah Palin.
Originally Posted By wonderingalice ^^*LMAO* Oh... And my favorite all-time LMaD prize... A FABULOUS, snazzy, brand new, Datsun B210 coupe! ;-)
Originally Posted By Dabob2 The great thing about Carol Merrill was she was THE iconic "gesture at the product to show how wonderful it is" woman. She had many, many imitators (and her progeny continue to this day), but no one ever quite did it with the panache of the lovely Carol Merrill. What was great was that she'd use the same "isn't this elegant?" hand gesture, sort of sweeping across the product, whether the prize was the fabulous home organ console by Kimball or 50 cans of Hormel chili.
