Posted on 06/14/2018 5:06:55 PM PDT by EdnaMode
Leslie Jones said she hopes that during the next season of “Saturday Night Live,” the show can avoid some of the constant political humor and Trump jokes.
“I hope next year we can do more funnier stuff instead of a lot of political stuff this year, which we had to,” Jones told TheWrap in a phone interview. “There was so much stuff that was happening, there was no way that our show, with the responsibility that we have, would not to cover that stuff. It was just too important. But I do hope that next year will be a lot more funny-funny based stuff, more comedy based stuff instead of a lot of political stuff.”
Jones clarified that there is an important place for political comedians on “SNL,” and the greater comedy world, but stressed that there’s such a thing as too much.
“There should be a stream of comics that come and do that type of comedy, because we do need that. And I love looking at that type of comedy that explains what’s going on and make it funny so you can really realize this is ridiculous,” Jones said. “But there should be more than that as far as funny comics that come and really make you laugh. Like so gut laugh. Comedy is a release just like art and music. All of that is the same thing. You need that release. It can’t always be serious. You need The Three Stooges just as much as you need John Oliver.”
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Leslie is one rough looking gal. Good for her, that she has a sense of humor about it all. Can you imagine her getting a date on Tinder, and showing up at some guy’s front door?
“I said; “I’m your Date tonight. Remember? you said we were going dancing after an early dinner? Your treat. Yeah, that was me. I just used Somebody else’s picture to see if you were serious.
Do you always stare with your mouth open like that?”
The ratings might be excellent, but every Trump joke results in a little bit more support for Trump.
I thought SNL died in 1978? I haven’t watched a show since then.
Their self importance is pretty insane.
Bring back The Blues Brothers type skits and I may watch again.
Yup
That show is still on the air? Who knew?
Hey, you forgot Piscopo. His Sinatra was pretty funny.
The woman who does Hillary loves her and is a diehard democrat. Even when they poke at Hillary it is lovingly and sentimental.
Then you’re the perfect critic
SNL used to be funny, but, that seems like eons ago.
It’s not just the dumb and unfunny jokes that have killed the show. It’s the people in charge and the characters/actors (no comedians to be found anywhere; not a funny one in the bunch).
“SNL” should now just stand for “Shit, No Laughs”.
That’s the perfect name for it.
Remember when they made fun of Obama? I don’t either.
Well said. You know, North Koreans have been taught for decades to despise the evil Americans. I don't see how what SNL and other liberal comics do is any different when it comes to Republicans. There is North Korea level propaganda against Republicans...
Fortunately I don't have to care for your opinions any more than you do mine.
AINT AMERICA BITCHIN!
Yup he was off limits.
so you don’t watch in decades but you have an opinion. Idiot!
I lost total interest in SNL when Will Ferrell started ringing the Cow Bell ....
You could not pay me enough to sit through that Leftist Garbage .
Basically SNL is a breeding ground for communists (i.e.) Al Franken .
Any more it is all pure total scum.
I lost total interest in SNL when Will Ferrell started ringing the Cow Bell ....
You could not pay me enough to sit through that Leftist Garbage .
Basically SNL is a breeding ground for communists (i.e.) Al Franken .
Any more it is all pure total scum.
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