Bad can be good! Welcome to MsMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the greatest examples of lovably awful impressions from “SNL.”
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00:00 You eat apples, right? I produce Oxirish.
00:02 Welcome to Miss Mojo, and today we're counting down our picks for the greatest examples of lovably awful impressions from SNL.
00:11 I shall take balloons for 800 if you please.
00:15 Number 10. Machine Gun Kelly by Pete Davidson.
00:20 Not always known for his impressions, Pete Davidson branches out with this take on a popular musician.
00:27 I love him.
00:28 I love you too. I love you.
00:30 He dresses up in some stylish wardrobe to impersonate Machine Gun Kelly's look.
00:34 Considering that the two are friends, this dig at the artist feels like an effective inside joke.
00:40 Davidson makes his buddy seem especially dull with his monotone delivery.
00:44 Oh, I wish I could vape you.
00:46 Playing with Kelly's public persona, the show even pokes fun at the singer's relationship with Megan Fox.
00:55 There is also that time that SNL had the parody version of MGK's "Spar" with Dionne Warwick,
01:00 making the former rapper a target of even more ridicule.
01:04 You have to commend Davidson for committing to the bit and wanting to dunk on his friend on live TV.
01:10 Oh my God, a man is here to kill us.
01:12 Oh, it's just his name, I take it.
01:15 Nah, nah, I don't want to chance it, baby. Get him out of here.
01:17 Oh, alright, whatever. Peace. Alright, yeah, alright.
01:20 Number 9. Robert De Niro by John Goodman.
01:23 In the Joe Pesci show sketch, Jim Brewer plays up the titular actor like his mobster characters.
01:29 I got my mic here, got my chair here, got my desk here, I got my gun here.
01:35 He also has sidekicks like John Goodman's Robert De Niro hang out with him.
01:39 Goodman is loving every minute of this outrageous talk show,
01:43 doing a broad impersonation of the legendary actor.
01:46 Now, exactly how much weight did you gain, Bobby?
01:49 A little bit. A little bit.
01:52 He throws in a few iconic quotes for added enjoyment.
01:55 Hanging out with guests like Marissa Tomei,
01:58 this version of De Niro even provides strange reenactments of older movies like Raging Bull.
02:04 Joey, I got to ask you something.
02:06 What's that, Jake?
02:07 It's a question.
02:09 What's the matter, Jake? What's wrong?
02:13 Did you shampoo my wife?
02:16 Most viewers could probably do an impression at the same level as this,
02:20 but few could be as funny while doing it.
02:22 Hey, Joe, look. You broke Mr. Holland's opus.
02:27 Number 8, Prince William by Andy Samberg.
02:30 Set at Buckingham Palace, this skit dramatizes Prince William and Kate Middleton's engagement.
02:36 We wanted you to be the first to know that we are to be wed.
02:39 Catherine, we welcome you to our family with open arms and open hearts.
02:44 Andy Samberg plays Prince William,
02:47 introducing his fiancée to Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip.
02:51 Samberg attempts his best British accent for the novice take on William.
02:56 So sorry, Grandmama. It seems there was a bit of trouble with Prince Harry.
02:59 The comedian isn't the greatest at doing different dialects,
03:03 making this better in an unintentional way.
03:06 He frequently leaves the room and comes back to remind everyone of his less than convincing performance.
03:12 So sorry, Grandmama, but Kate and I are to give a press conference now. Let's go, my love.
03:16 The most accurate part of this sketch might be his hairpiece.
03:20 And even then, you can still criticize and laugh at it in equal measure.
03:24 Number 7, Brad Pitt by Taron Killam.
03:28 Have you ever wanted to see Brad Pitt do the weather?
03:31 If you want to, this weekend update segment will definitely entertain you.
03:35 So Brad, what can holiday travelers expect next week?
03:38 Well, we've had a rough start to winter and nothing makes travel worse than bad weather.
03:44 Taron Killam's impression captures some of the odd nuances of the star,
03:48 but also is a crazy take on the performer.
03:52 Killam frequently grunts and uses other sounds to fill out his performance.
03:56 If you're looking to shake the snow off your boots, you're gonna want to head down to the southwest.
04:01 I'm talking about heatwave.
04:03 His version of Pitt gives a questionable weather report that makes frequent use of these outbursts,
04:09 never explaining his behavior for a second.
04:12 There's also an appearance from fake Angelina Jolie to try to legitimize this parody.
04:18 I got you a Christmas present.
04:19 Oh, I hope it's a Kindle.
04:21 Another baby!
04:22 Bleh!
04:24 Whether or not the real actor ever made that noise,
04:27 Killam's routine still gets a hearty laugh from the audience.
04:31 Number 6, Ryan Lochte by Seth MacFarlane.
04:35 If you remember Olympic medalist Ryan Lochte,
04:37 you might appreciate how far away Seth MacFarlane is from the real guy.
04:42 So Ryan, you had a busy summer.
04:44 Yeah, I was America in Olympics.
04:48 His dumb guy voice makes this impression especially fun in this Weekend Update segment.
04:54 Seemingly confused by his assignment,
04:56 the swimmer tries to talk about television shows with some bad information.
05:01 I'm really excited about that show, Goon.
05:04 Oh.
05:08 That's actually "Go on." It's two words.
05:10 Oh, okay. It's...
05:14 It's either way, it looks really "Go on."
05:16 MacFarlane's vocal skills come in handy throughout,
05:19 as the character struggles through his presentation.
05:22 While the performer isn't exactly the physical match of Lochte,
05:26 he does play into the fact that he's such an unlikely match.
05:30 Oh, man. It feels so weird to be dry.
05:34 The ending bit involving a juice box reveals just how ridiculous this interpretation really is.
05:40 Number 5. Pete Davidson by Rami Malek.
05:44 For this celebrity quiz show, the SNL ensemble gets to shine with some memorable impressions.
05:50 Oh, jeez. Why am I here?
05:54 I don't know anything. Gosh.
05:58 These also include some slightly less accurate performances from the likes of Rami Malek.
06:03 Do I have to sit next to Rami Malek?
06:07 I mean, his eyes are freaking me out.
06:10 The Oscar winner plays Pete Davidson, getting his revenge for the cast members' interpretation of the actor.
06:16 Malek has a lot of fun in a haircut and hoodie that feels straight out of Davidson's closet.
06:22 Please make him stop. It's like the soul of a Victorian child is trapped in his eyes.
06:28 The voice and movements are so exaggerated that the performer himself likely knows how bad they are.
06:34 I call on Pete Davidson. Pass.
06:39 He does get to work directly next to his target, making the entire scene all the more entertaining.
06:46 Number 4. Keanu Reeves by Tobey Maguire.
06:50 As long as you can get close to the real person, you can be forgiven for an inaccurate impression.
06:56 I know Kung Fu. Tobey Maguire's performance on this Celebrity Jeopardy parody definitely falls into this category.
07:04 As a clueless contestant, the interpretation of Keanu Reeves only seems to be able to quote his movies.
07:10 Maguire's version finds it hard to understand the rules of the game or even basic questions.
07:17 Is that not the gentleman who played Erpel, the humorous fellow with the glasses who loves cheese?
07:23 That's Erkel. The voice does resemble Reeves's iconic delivery, but the Spider-Man star takes it even further.
07:30 His wig and leather jacket also come off like a half-baked attempt to reference the Matrix.
07:36 Willing to poke fun at the celebrity, this guest host performed some hilarious and outrageous line reads during this sketch.
07:44 Let's see what you wagered. $110 billion. That's not even a real number.
07:53 Yet.
07:55 Number 3. Samuel L. Jackson by Leslie Jones.
08:00 In this parody of Family Feud, a group of celebrities compete against each other.
08:05 This includes Leslie Jones's attempt to do Samuel L. Jackson.
08:09 It's about time we got these mother flipping Falcons in the mother flipping Super Bowl.
08:18 She plays the part as if she's just been asked to fill in for someone else.
08:23 All right, Samuel L. Jackson, something that you bring to a party.
08:27 Why do I got to bring something? You invited me.
08:31 That's a stupid ass question. And I hope you're burning hell.
08:37 Embracing the unlikely casting, the comedian tries out a few lines and tries to maintain her composure.
08:44 The writers even work some moments into the sketch for Keenan Steve Harvey to point out the inconsistencies.
08:51 Look here. I don't know who brought you up in here, but I'm watching you.
08:58 While she isn't a dead ringer for Jackson, Jones finds the laughs with a difficult assignment.
09:05 The comedian almost breaks at several points in one of her most enjoyable appearances on the show.
09:11 Number two, Mark Wahlberg by Andy Samberg.
09:14 Mark Wahlberg is known for his tough guy persona.
09:17 Andy Samberg decides to play with this idea, putting the actor in an unlikely situation.
09:24 Let's go talk to some animals.
09:26 This version of Marky Mark likes to talk to animals in a scenario that's funnier with each passing moment.
09:32 The comedian doesn't quite do a Boston accent for his performance or really nail the general personality of Wahlberg.
09:40 So your dog, right? What's that all about? His every interaction involves making quick observations before leaving the animals with an iconic farewell.
09:51 Chicken, I'm not joking around, OK? This is the real thing. I mean, this could be huge.
09:56 All right, well, think about it. Say hi to your mother for me, all right?
10:01 Given the absurdity of the concept, it doesn't actually matter that Samberg can't do the impression that well.
10:07 The real actor even made an appearance in order to confront the SNL star about this sketch, which only scores the impression extra points.
10:17 OK, donkey, say hi to your mother for me.
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10:38 Number one, Julia Child's by Dan Aykroyd.
10:42 Julia Child's never looked more out of place than in this skit.
10:47 We're going to make a holiday feast with a wig and a dress.
10:50 Dan Aykroyd turns the popular television chef into a clumsy cartoon.
10:55 His high pitched squeal is an attempt to mimic her voice during this cooking segment.
11:00 You place the chicken on its stomach and cut along the backbone to the Pope's nose like so.
11:09 Now I've done it. I've cut the dickens out of my finger.
11:12 It's a hilarious choice that only gets funnier as the sketch takes a twisted turn.
11:17 The personality cuts herself during a show, creating a geyser of blood.
11:22 You could easily call this version of Child's the most inept cook ever.
11:26 For Aykroyd, this scene allows him to purposely throw all good taste out the window.
11:32 Did we forget a hilarious bad impersonation?
11:35 Let us know in the comments below.
11:37 People say we look alike. Maybe I don't see it.
11:40 Maybe if I look a little longer.
11:43 No, dude.
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