No one made people break like Chris Farley. Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re looking at instances where Chris Farley’s “SNL” co-stars couldn’t keep a straight face because of him.
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00:00 - Now let's get started by letting me give you a little bit of a scenario of what my life is all about.
00:07 Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we're looking at instances where Chris Farley's SNL co-stars couldn't keep a straight face because of him.
00:15 - This is lying! What the hell?!
00:18 Number 10. Matt Foley at the gym.
00:22 - Alright, how you guys doing?
00:25 Okie dokie, my name, probably you don't know me, is Matt Foley, and I am a motivational speaker.
00:35 When he returned to host SNL, Chris Farley brought back one of his best sketches.
00:40 This premise sees the character giving a pep talk to an exercise class.
00:44 The motivational speaker finds an opportunity to run wild after grabbing a pot of coffee.
00:49 Pouring it all over himself, the performer receives some hilarious reactions from the likes of Jim Brewer and Tim Meadows.
00:57 - Pfft! Shut your pie hole, Messi!
01:01 - Alright, look, Matt, look, Matt, take it easy! Look, this is not gonna work out!
01:09 Farley even breaks himself up for a second before playing off of Meadows' trainer.
01:14 While it might not be the best version of this skit, this scene does manage to offer up some more laughs courtesy of the legend.
01:21 - However, I forgot mine is kind of a moot point.
01:27 - Gross! You cannot be serious.
01:30 Number 9. The Hurley He Boy house-sitting service.
01:33 - Let me water your plant.
01:35 - Come on, let the boy water your plant.
01:38 In this commercial, Adam Sandler's character really tries to sell his service.
01:43 He pleads with the camera to be a house-sitter while Mr. O'Malley helps out.
01:47 The latter role is played by Chris Farley in a number of asides that only get angrier with each passing moment.
01:53 - Mother of God, what is the hold-up? Let the boy sleep in your damn bed! He said he'd wash the sheets!
02:02 Each time that O'Malley takes over, his counterpart seems to be clenching his jaw shut so he doesn't laugh.
02:09 This all leads to a huge blow-up from Farley, at which point Sandler struggles to hide his smiles.
02:15 - I had to see somebody happy, so just let him move in! For the love of God, let the boy move in with you!
02:25 Given this setup, it's amazing that neither performer falls over laughing at some point.
02:30 Number 8. Pepper Boy.
02:32 - You see that other man right there? Yeah.
02:35 - Big, fat, bushy beard. Big, fat, bushy beard. He like a three twists of pepper.
02:42 Set at a nice restaurant, this sketch features two waiters eagerly peppering food.
02:47 Dana Carvey's character tries to mentor Adam Sandler's staff member in some choice moments.
02:53 This also includes some stellar voices from both performers, though the surprise star is a guest played by Chris Farley.
03:01 After seasoning the man's dish, Sandler covers his face as he receives an extremely loud response.
03:08 - Why, thank you, Pepper Boy! That's the perfect amount of pepper! Bravo!
03:16 - Grazie!
03:19 The hilarious performance doesn't last long, but it does leave a massive impression on the scene.
03:24 His presence nearly tears a hole in the skit in the best way possible.
03:28 With a solid beard and costume, Farley really knows how to take one line and make it his own.
03:34 - Prezzie, get it!
03:36 - Why, yes!
03:39 Number 7. Gap Girls at the Food Court.
03:42 In another showcase of 1990s SNL, some of the best stars of the decade assembled for this sketch.
03:49 The performers eat at the food court with an iconic line from Chris Farley.
03:53 - Lay off me, I'm starving!
03:57 - Diet starts Monday!
04:02 There's also some vocal work from the likes of Adam Sandler that's especially hilarious.
04:07 By the time Rob Schneider and Sarah Gilbert's characters show up, Farley delivers a comeback that's equally funny for being so strange.
04:15 - When they were passing out brains, you thought they said trains. Then you got on it, on a train, and then went for a ride.
04:28 This leads Schneider to break as he watches his co-star steal the scene.
04:32 While the voices and costumes are great, it's these kinds of mistakes that bring people back for more.
04:38 - Really, whatever.
04:39 - Whatever!
04:41 - Whatever!
04:44 - Have fun making minimum wage, girls!
04:47 Number 6. Breaking into the Central Park Zoo Polar Bear Cage.
04:51 Not every SNL sketch has an amazing script, but they can still be hugely entertaining.
04:57 This skit set at the zoo is a prime example of this concept.
05:00 The star-studded lineup decides to take their turn jumping into a polar bear cage.
05:05 - What happened? What happened? Did the bear get him? I'm not wearing my glasses!
05:10 - Yeah, the polar bear killed Jay.
05:12 As each one gets torn to shreds, blood splatters all over the survivors, and the remaining actors start to slowly lose it.
05:20 This all leads up to Norm MacDonald and Chris Farley's characters being left, with both performers ready to break at any moment.
05:28 - Oh, it's the first guy that went in there.
05:30 - Are you serious? You forgot which of our buddies was killed first? It was Jay Moore, you arse.
05:35 - Yeah, yeah, but, um, what's Jay's middle name? I forget.
05:39 The latter's performance causes MacDonald to crack up.
05:42 You could call this some kind of train wreck, but it's definitely an enjoyable one.
05:46 - Well, you know what? I'm gonna jump in there because I'm sure the bear is full by now.
05:53 Number 5. Chris Farley as Bennett Brower.
05:56 - That's right, Bennett Brower back with another commentary.
06:00 Thought you'd seen the last of old Bennett, perhaps.
06:03 While he's a lesser-known character, Bennett Brower does create this hilarious segment on Weekend Update.
06:09 The correspondent makes ample use of air quotes throughout this skit.
06:13 At one point, he's supposed to take off with the help of some wires.
06:17 Chris Farley breaks character and ad-libs when he realizes there's a problem.
06:22 Ready for some improvisation, the performer turns this mistake into a fantastic moment.
06:27 - Look at Kevin! He's doing something!
06:31 Even host Kevin Nealon has to come to the rescue, laughing as he has to try to adjust the rigging.
06:37 After making his co-star leave his chair, Farley finally soars through the air in a satisfying ending.
06:43 - Maybe the cables didn't clear the light, ladies and gentlemen.
06:47 Number 4. Zagetz with Hank and Beverly Gelfand. Anniversary.
06:52 - Maybe we can all find a place in our Zagetz New York restaurant guide. Let's take a look together.
06:59 This volatile couple tries to use a guidebook to look for a restaurant.
07:03 Throughout the sketch, Hank Gelfand keeps nagging Beverly to stop.
07:07 Chris Farley plays his part perfectly as Adam Sandler tries to remain calm.
07:12 The former touches the latter's leg, which almost stops the scene.
07:16 - Their sensual setting will set the mood for any romantic rendezvous.
07:22 - Oh, you hear that, Hank?
07:28 After stifling a laugh, Sandler takes the book and rips it up.
07:32 He shares a look with his co-star in the heat of the moment that breaks both of them.
07:36 Their quick recovery puts them back on script, but it's still fun to see the skit go off the rails.
07:41 - Let's find a show to watch in our TV guide.
07:47 - Just when I thought I was out, she drags me back in!
07:52 Number 3. Adam Sandler, Lunch Lady Land.
07:56 This hilarious tribute to the work of Lunch Ladies is great on its own,
08:00 but it's the work of Chris Farley that takes it to another level.
08:03 - Just know everything's doing fine down here in...
08:07 Lunch Lady Land.
08:12 Adam Sandler delivers this homage while his co-star dances around in a memorable outfit.
08:17 The two start to interact as Farley mouths the words,
08:20 with the singer having to keep a straight face during his performance.
08:24 - Hoagies and grinders, hoagies and grinders,
08:27 navy beans, navy beans, navy beans, navy beans.
08:31 Sandler especially looks to be having the time of his life.
08:34 They both share a fun moment as they struggle to hold back laughter.
08:38 With all the stellar choreography and funny lyrics,
08:41 this sketch cracks everyone up in an iconic display.
08:45 - Sloppy Joe, Sloppy Joe.
08:50 Well...
08:51 Number 2. Matt Foley, Scaring Kids Straight in Prison.
08:55 - Let's give it up for my cellmate three, Matt Foley!
09:00 - Alright, howdy-do, D-Tron!
09:06 For this variation on the popular sketch,
09:09 the motivational speaker finds himself behind bars teaching teens about prison.
09:13 Chris Farley's entrance is full of energy,
09:16 and loud enough to get his co-stars on the verge of laughter.
09:19 Once the comedian sets his sights on fellow cast member Adam Sandler,
09:23 he really kicks it up a notch.
09:25 Sandler can barely contain himself
09:27 as Farley pronounces words like "purdy" in his own special way.
09:31 - Pretty funny!
09:33 Let me rephrase that.
09:35 Matt's funny, and you're purdy!
09:38 You can clearly see that the Matt Foley character
09:41 is funny enough to even break the professionals.
09:44 Like a friend trying to tell his buddies a joke,
09:46 the lead performer can't help himself in a wonderfully crazy performance.
09:51 - Yeah, voila! I just bought you back!
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10:11 Number 1. Matt Foley, Van Down by the River.
10:15 - Now as your father probably told you,
10:18 my name is Matt Foley,
10:20 and I am a motivational speaker.
10:23 In the first and most iconic version of this skit,
10:26 Chris Farley comes out as the fully formed character Matt Foley.
10:30 The motivational speaker gives a talk to two teenagers
10:33 that quickly breaks down.
10:35 Farley's performance might be the peak of physical comedy,
10:38 along with one of the best catchphrases in the show's history.
10:41 - You're using your paper not for writing, but for rolling doobies!
10:47 You're gonna be doing a lot of doobie rolling
10:50 when you're living in a van down by the river!
10:55 Flying off the handle, the performer gets up close and personal
10:58 with David Spade and Christina Applegate's characters.
11:02 This leads them to hide their laughs behind their hands.
11:05 Before the comedian can even fall through the coffee table,
11:08 he already had his co-stars breaking down.
11:11 - There's you there!
11:13 Whoops-a-daisy!
11:19 Did we forget another time that Farley made people laugh?
11:22 Let us know in the comments.
11:24 - We're gonna be buddies! We're gonna be pals!
11:26 We're gonna wrestle around!
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