There are a lot of gems on the cutting room floor! For this list, we’ll be looking at the greatest “SNL” skits that didn’t make it to the live show.
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00:00 Welcome to MsMojo and today we're counting down our picks for the Top 10 Funniest Cut
00:13 for Time SNL Sketches.
00:15 For this list, we'll be looking at the greatest SNL skits that didn't make it to the live
00:19 show.
00:20 Did we forget a favorite sketch of yours?
00:22 Let us know in the comments below.
00:29 Number 10.
00:30 College Admissions After the college admissions scandal rocked
00:33 the US education system, SNL was more than ready to satirize the whole thing.
00:47 They created this skit about administrators choosing college applications as a response
00:52 to real-world events.
00:54 When considering new admissions, the staff seems to skip over certain candidates and
01:01 prioritize nepotism.
01:10 They let their opinions be known in funny ways, such as revealing that they want to
01:14 meet a student's famous relative.
01:28 Sandra Oh's dedicated performance brings an interesting angle to the sketch as one
01:32 of the misguided board members.
01:34 It's all played for laughs and feels even closer to the truth than expected.
01:46 Number 9.
01:47 Coal Miners While the setup of this sketch makes it seem
01:50 like a gruff journey to a coal mine, it's actually much more than that.
01:54 The workers end up butting heads with Bill Hader's sassy co-worker, LeVar.
02:11 He seems to know all of the hot gossip about the miners, which makes him a hilarious change-up
02:16 from the other men.
02:18 Hader's performance hinges on amazing line readings and props like baby carrots.
02:32 Through all of his revelations, LeVar stirs up trouble between him and the others in the
02:36 funniest way possible.
02:38 The character brings together this absurd skit with an unforgettable monologue.
02:54 Number 8.
02:55 Morning News It goes without saying that certain subjects
02:59 are difficult to tackle on comedy shows.
03:02 After the protests in Ferguson, Missouri, SNL chose to confront the events from a different
03:07 angle.
03:08 They used the perspective of television hosts to engage with darkly funny ideas.
03:25 Kenan Thompson and Cecily Strong's presenters tried to carry on with a happy-go-lucky morning
03:43 program.
03:44 This ironic mix only gets worse as they unintentionally reference the unrest in the streets.
03:54 For anyone who loves it when the show takes a chance, this premise represents a tight-wire
04:01 act that feels dangerous and funny at the same time.
04:05 Number 7.
04:06 Cool Like a sitcom from another planet, this segment
04:10 pokes fun at comedies with understated acting.
04:13 Every actor brings out their most awkward performance, embodying crazed characters that
04:18 you don't see on an average show.
04:31 Kyle Mooney's nerd tries to become cool and impress his neighbors.
04:34 More hilarious by the minute, this idea involves some leaps in logic and a gigantic machine
04:39 straight out of a sci-fi movie.
04:42 Mooney and Beck Bennett show that they're pros at turning any situation into a brilliantly
04:47 weird premise.
05:00 With the inclusion of Ryan Gosling, the sketch really takes off with a dance party.
05:05 It all comes together in a funny ending that raises more questions than answers.
05:11 Number 6.
05:23 Supermarket Spree Melissa McCarthy shows off her gift for
05:27 physical comedy once again in this game show parody.
05:41 Set in a supermarket, she must fill her cart with items to rack up money.
05:46 The contestant makes several unorthodox choices that include giant fish and even a deli slicer.
05:59 It's especially funny to see her attack her opponent, robbing her in the middle of the
06:03 round.
06:04 McCarthy's player doesn't stop there either, as she goes for the cameraman and the game
06:08 clock.
06:09 Making fun of shows like Supermarket Sweep, this bizarre adaptation brings thrills and
06:14 laughs from start to finish.
06:24 Number 5.
06:25 Christmas Romance Do you love the movie Love Actually?
06:29 If you answered yes to that question, then you'll definitely enjoy this homage to an
06:33 iconic scene from the film.
06:43 Pete Davidson's character shows up on a doorstep to woo a woman.
06:47 He uses cue cards to perform a romantic gesture that quickly gets out of control.
06:51 Davidson starts to reveal crazier messages, including funny non sequiturs involving skeletons.
07:03 At one point, Amy Adams breaks after having to read along with every hilarious line.
07:08 The best part of this sketch is the fact that it becomes a real rollercoaster of emotions.
07:25 Number 4.
07:26 Children's Show Poking fun at television for kids, this colorful
07:31 show begins innocently enough with Michael Keaton's host Toby.
07:41 He and the talking furniture are supposed to be having a good time until the bank comes
07:45 to repossess everything.
07:57 It's a funny twist that becomes much darker with each new revelation, culminating with
08:02 the furniture being taken away.
08:04 Keaton gives the character layers that only make this funnier.
08:17 Even as his character explains the real purpose of the furniture, the actor maintains his
08:21 composure through the insane plot.
08:24 This shocking exit gives the scene one last memorable surprise.
08:28 Number 3.
08:29 Alan For this sketch, a couple returns home to
08:32 find a giant gift called Alan.
08:34 The glass box features Bill Hader dancing inside and making faces.
08:46 It's a mostly silent performance from the comedian that might be one of his most underrated.
08:51 While Vanessa Bayer and Taron Killam's characters consult the manual, they learn about all of
08:56 the complicated lore behind their present.
09:10 Hader keeps smiling and dancing through it all until the skit takes a darkly comedic
09:15 turn.
09:16 The ending features a surprise escape, making for a funny premise that breaks from tradition
09:21 in a good way.
09:30 Number 2.
09:31 Cast List If you were a performer in high school, you'll
09:35 appreciate this glimpse into the world of theatre kids.
09:37 A group of excited students waits for their casting assignments from their villainous
09:42 director played by Will Ferrell.
09:53 Full of funny and cringe-worthy moments, the ensemble captures the awkwardness of teenagers.
09:58 Ferrell's character makes his actors wait in a dramatic scene full of bait and switches.
10:11 By the time the list finally makes it to the board, the performers try not to break as
10:17 Ferrell bumps into them.
10:18 The outfits, attitudes, and jokes round out this amusing trip back to school.
10:35 Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions.
10:38 My Little Stepchildren
10:40 This sketch finally gives emo kids a creepy doll of their own.
10:53 Date in Mexico
10:54 Will Ferrell eats shellfish and freaks people out as a man waiting for his date.
11:09 Goddesses of Creation
11:11 Kristen Wiig's celestial being helps to create the world and make her counterparts
11:15 jealous.
11:31 Friendship Song
11:32 Female friends have a funny way of trying to help each other out.
11:46 Love is Blind
11:47 The reality show gets a remix courtesy of some timely COVID-19 jokes.
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12:18 Gus Chicken's Old Prospector
12:20 We've got to give Will Ferrell credit for making this absurd skit especially memorable.
12:26 This character is part of a military team that's preparing for an operation, but he's
12:31 not an average soldier.
12:45 The Prospector comes straight out of an old western film with his accent and delivery.
12:50 Ferrell's performance alone makes this a winner, but things get even funnier because
12:55 of everyone else.
13:03 His co-stars like Jimmy Fallon and Tracy Morgan can't help but laugh.
13:07 Turning this sketch into a laugh riot, the cast steers this beautiful disaster home alongside
13:13 the hilarious lead performer.
13:33 [music]
13:43 (upbeat music)