Kristen Wiig And Willem Dafoe Were On SNL With Will Forte
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Later in the monologue, Will took questions from an audience member: Lorne Michaels himself, in a rare on camera appearance. Lorne admitted that he booked Will as a host by mistake, and that he really meant to book Willem Dafoe.
Kristen Wiig & Ryan Phillippe Star in MacGruber Anti-Vax Sketch on ‘SNL’
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MacGruber is back!
The special operations agent character that Will Forte first played in 2007 returned to Saturday Night Live in a series of sketches on Saturday (January 22).
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SNL alum Kristen Wiig and Ryan Phillippe came along for the ride as Vicki St. Elmo and Dixon Piper, as MacGruber was responsible for deactivating a bomb, but got distracted spreading COVID-19 misinformation.
He also claimed to be vaccinated before calling it fake and admitting he doesn’t even know how to spell “Pfizer.”
In a second sketch, MacGruber revealed he was wearing a cut-up surgical mask in protest of mandates before partaking in QAnon conspiracy theories, drinking bleach and taking Ivermectin.
In a third sketch, he dressed as the “QAnon Shaman” from the U.S. Capitol riots and went on about “Hollywood celebrities are eating babies” before the bomb went off.
Sometimes, the actors can’t even hold in their own laughter – watch every time the SNL stars break character!
Watch the sketches…
‘SNL’ Cold Open Takes on Novak Djokovic, the Green M&M, and Wordle
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“Saturday Night Live” kicked off this week’s episode with Kate McKinnon playing the Fox News host Laura Ingraham, on her show “The Ingraham Angle.”
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Listing off rising inflation, skyrocketing gas prices, and the flaws of the Green M&M girl, McKinnon’s Ingraham went right after the first year of Joe Biden’s “disaster” of a presidency in the cold open.
McKinnon’s Ingraham played a heavily edited soundbite that makes it seem like White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki is saying, “We are not good people. The American public should vote us out.”
“First true thing she’s ever said,” McKinnon’s Ingraham said.
Sen. Ted Cruz, played by Aidy Bryant, joins in on the program to “talk about how he’s pushing back against Biden’s tyranny,” Ingraham says while pointing out that Cruz is still sporting a beard.
Bryant’s Cruz responds, “My beard is like January 6. Shocking at first, but sadly, it’s been normalized.”
McKinnon’s Ingraham then welcomes her next guest, tennis star Novak Djokovic, played by Pete Davidson, to discuss his recent deportation from Australia from concerns that the unvaccinated athlete could pose a risk to public health.
Davidson’s Djokovic tells Ingraham, “You see, people love to tear you off your pedestal, you know, just because you’re really rich, or you’re the best at tennis, or you go to a charity event with 200 kids even though you’re dripping with COVID.”
“I am now the least popular Joker, except for Jared Leto,” Davidson’s Djokovic quipped in reference to Batman’s foe and the Oscar winner’s controversial stint in the role in 2016’s “Suicide Squad.”
The next guest is known conservative pundit, Candace Owens, played by Ego Nwodim who is there to address the voting rights bill.
Nwodim’s Owens accuses liberals of making everything about race. “To quote the only words that Martin Luther King ever said, ‘I have a dream.’ That’s it, end of quote,” Nwodim’s Owens says. “Nothing about money or jobs or schools, unless you count his tombstone, which says, ‘Great job, gang. Racism over.’”
For the final guest of the evening, James Austin Johnson returns with his impression of former President Donald Trump. “I’m back just like ‘Tiger King 2.’ You have fun the first time, and then you’re like, ‘How are more people from this not in jail yet?’”
Trump then plays a game of Wordle, that somehow manages to connect multiple topics such as vaccine boosters, John Mayer, Hilary Duff and her new show “How I Met Your Father,” Jason Momoa and Prada.
The night’s host, longtime cast member Will Forte finally got his opportunity to host. “I was in the cast 12 years ago with Kristen Wiig, Bill Hader, Andy Samberg, Jason Sudeikis and Fred Armisen, so it was really fun to see Kristen host, then Bill, then Andy, then Fred, then Kristen again, then Bill again, then Jason,” Forte said, feigning irritation at being passed over.
John Mulaney, was a writer on “SNL” while he was in the cast, and he too has been asked to host—four times. “But hey, that’s okay! You know, I’m not bitter about it. I’m not,” Forte deadpanned. “Saved the best for last right? Saved the best for way last.”
As Forte relished getting his “time to shine,” Wiig appeared on stage, with the pair’s interaction quickly going bitter.
“Hi Will, I am so excited you’re hosting,” said the “SNL” alum, to which Forte responded, “Not a good time,” encouraging her to leave.
Forte acknowledged the fact that Wiig received more applause when she came out than he did, Forte picked up where he’d left off. “If I could just take a serious moment,” he said, “I’d like to say how much this show has meant to me. I started my career here and they’ve always supported me.”
He then decided to take a question from the audience, with “SNL” creator and producer Lorne Michaels appearing alongside actor Willem Dafoe.
“I’m so sorry, Will,” said Michaels. “There’s been a mistake.”
“Willem Dafoe?” said Forte. “You’re hosting next week!”
“I’m pretty sure it’s this week,” Dafoe replied.
“Oh my God, this is not happening,” said Forte. “Wait, you texted me to come host, Lorne.”
“I texted Willem,” said Michaels, “and you know, autocorrect.”
Will Forte brings back his titular character MacGruber (the television series debuted on Peacock’s streaming service in December) for a pre-taped sketch with Ryan Phillippe and Kristen Wiig. MacGruber asks for their masks, as part of his escape plan. He’s “freeing them from tyranny.”
In the first live sketch of the night, Will Forte plays a host of a game show called “Kid Klash.” The sketch had a lot of 90s nostalgia, spoofing the hit game show “Double Dare” that had multiple runs during the 1980s to the 2000s, with a short revival in 2018.
Aidy Bryant plays a contestant on the show, trying and failing to locate a flag around a giant pie of cream. Forte insists she sees this through. He’s teaching her a grim lesson about life and “her unfulfilled potential.”
The Italian rock band Måneskin performed a cover song first popularized by the band the Four Seasons in 1967, called “Beggin.” The group made an international breakthrough when they won the Eurovision Song Contest in 2021.
During “Weekend Update” co-host Colin Jost opened the news segment by noting President Biden’s press conference that happened this week, marking his first year in office, that lasted nearly two hours.
“Because that’s how long it took to mark everything that’s gone wrong,” he said.
Co-host Michael Che noted that Jon Voight recently released a video claiming that Abraham Lincoln’s spirit was guiding former President Donald Trump. “Hopefully,” he said, “not to a theater.”
Pete Davidson appeared alongside Jost later on in the segment, to discuss them purchasing a decommissioned ferry, that served the pair’s native Staten Island. They plan to turn it into an entertainment venue.
Davidson called ferries “the windowless van of the sea,” but he seemed pleased with his choice of partners, telling Jost, “You look like you own the yacht they rent out for rap videos.”
“It’s very exciting,” Jost deadpanned. “We thought the whole thing through.”
Next week actor Willem Dafoe hosts “SNL” with musical guest Katy Perry.
Testing Multi-Tool Gadgets with Kristen Wiig & Will Forte | WIRED
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MacGruber is a master when it comes to getting the most out of objects, so who better to test multi-tool gadgets than Will Forte and Kristen Wiig? Peacock’s original comedy series, MACGRUBER, based on the iconic SNL parody sketch and cult-favorite 2010 film, is back! Starring Will Forte and Kristen Wiig, stream it now - only on Peacock
Video Transcript
KRISTEN WIIG: Oh!
WILL FORTE: Oh!
[LAUGHS]
Hi, I’m Will Forte.
KRISTEN WIIG: Hi, I’m Kristin Wiig.
BOTH: And we are guest correspondents for Wired.
KRISTEN WIIG: We will be reviewing and testing–
WILL FORTE: Multi-tool gadgets.
[MUSIC PLAYING]
OK, you ready? This is–
KRISTEN WIIG: Do we just open this?
[MUSIC PLAYING]
WILL FORTE: Oh, here we go! Oh, look at all this stuff. This is kind of cool.
KRISTEN WIIG: It’s like a Swiss Army knife, but a credit card. You know sometimes when you’re like, how far away is that from that? And you can take the card out and be like–
WILL FORTE: Well, first of all, I was like–
KRISTEN WIIG: –four centimeters.
WILL FORTE: –before I knew that this was the thing, I was like, how are we going to get in this frickin’ box?
KRISTEN WIIG: The wallet ninja multi-tool is your everyday tool that easily fits in your wallet.
WILL FORTE: It functions as a screwdriver, bottle opener, box opener, can opener, cell phone stand, eyeglass screwdriver, fruit peeler, and more.
KRISTEN WIIG: Fruit peeler? Star31B2 said, “I got this for my teenage son’s stocking for Christmas. And he loved it. And I got a ‘cool mom’ out of that one. LOL! My husband wants one now. LOL!” Five stars.
WILL FORTE: Janelle said, “Useless, I deeply regret this purchase.” One star. All right.
KRISTEN WIIG: So as you can see, when– open a box– wait, can I see this for a second?
WILL FORTE: Yeah. Check it out.
KRISTEN WIIG: Oh, there’s a little screwdriver thing in here. That’s kind of cool.
WILL FORTE: How about this one for you?
KRISTEN WIIG: All right. Let me find the fruit peeler.
WILL FORTE: Well, this one–
Story continues
KRISTEN WIIG: Oh, bottle opener! OK.
WILL FORTE: You’ve got this. I believe in you. You got this. You got this.
KRISTEN WIIG: Oh, the can opener’s right there, right?
WILL FORTE: But this is a bottle.
KRISTEN WIIG: Oh, this is a bottle. [LAUGHS] I mean, I knew it was a bottle. I know the difference.
WILL FORTE: Do you though?
KRISTEN WIIG: Yes.
WILL FORTE: This is what I would call a can. How do you do that?
KRISTEN WIIG: Oh! Oh I see. I see. You go like this.
WILL FORTE: Yeah, I don’t know how you would– uh, can opener. Go to–
KRISTEN WIIG: Screwdriver– OK. Here we go. Oh. This is amazing. Look at that.
WILL FORTE: That’s great. OK, I’m back on board–
KRISTEN WIIG: I give this little point an A plus. Cell phone stand? Oh! Yeah! Then you do this with a credit card maybe?
WILL FORTE: For when– I’ve just finished lunch. And now, I’d like to pay the bill. My card is presented to you. That’s great.
KRISTEN WIIG: It’s–
WILL FORTE: Yeah.
[MUSIC PLAYING]
KRISTEN WIIG: I think it’s a great idea.
WILL FORTE: It was tough to open that can. But so many useful things in such a tiny little item $14.98. That sounds–
KRISTEN WIIG: That’s reasonable.
WILL FORTE: –right to me.
KRISTEN WIIG: Yeah.
WILL FORTE: I’m going to give it 3 stars.
KRISTEN WIIG: I agree.
[MUSIC PLAYING]
WILL FORTE: This is the Atomic Bare Paracord Bracelet. OK.
KRISTEN WIIG: Do you put it on your actual body?
WILL FORTE: I mean, it’s a bracelet.
KRISTEN WIIG: Oh, there’s a compass?
WILL FORTE: Be ready to survive with the Atomic Bear Paracord Bracelet.
KRISTEN WIIG: Hey, here’s an uplifting quote. Did you know that cold is the number one cause of death?
WILL FORTE: Take the five survival gear essentials in just one stylish accessory– fire starter, reliable compass, loud emergency whistle–
[WHISTLE BLOWING]
–ferro rod striker, and 12 feet of military grade paracord.
KRISTEN WIIG: So I got a compass, so I always know which way I’m going. I like that. Oh, my god. Yours and I are opposites.
WILL FORTE: What?
KRISTEN WIIG: Look. Your south is on the top and my south is on the bottom. That’s not good.
WILL FORTE: That’s–
KRISTEN WIIG: If we were lost in the woods together, we would literally try to meet. And then, go in opposite directions. This is compass is–
WILL FORTE: This compass–
KRISTEN WIIG: –defunct.
WILL FORTE: –uh, paracord is trying to keep us apart. PJ says that, compass doesn’t work. One star. “I should have tested it before I went hiking in the jungles of ‘Pamama.’” He spelled “Panama” wrong. I’m assuming it’s Panama.
KRISTEN WIIG: It’s “Pamama.” If you’re going in the jungles of Pamama and you don’t have a correct compass–
WILL FORTE: Yeah. Ryan Robinson says, “Great for things.”
KRISTEN WIIG: Great for things.
WILL FORTE: “But probably not making waffles.” Five stars. But I would say it’s–
KRISTEN WIIG: He does, so that’s good.
[BLOWING WHISTLE]
WILL FORTE: Oh, my god. That is very loud. I mean, that’s a good–
KRISTEN WIIG: Mine doesn’t work.
[WHISTLES BLOWING]
Will, turn around wherever you are. And go the opposite way to find me. [LAUGHS]
WILL FORTE: Para rod striker. I think–
KRISTEN WIIG: I still don’t know what a rod striker is.
WILL FORTE: Is that it? Or is there something you strike it on here? Oh, the other end. This end.
[LAUGHTER]
[MUSIC PLAYING]
If you need this to survive– I’m sorry, I got to give this a two star just based on the compass thing. It’s like that’s a big part of it. And the– like, we have two different– let’s– let’s make sure. What is it saying now? South.
KRISTEN WIIG: North. I’m sorry, I might have to give it a 1 and 1/2.
[MUSIC PLAYING]
OK. This is a Transforming Robot LED Flashlight. It’s portable, energy efficient, and durable.
WILL FORTE: A great present for any occasion. Amazon customer said, “Made from cheap plastic.”
KRISTEN WIIG: That’s the good review.
WILL FORTE: That’s Amazon customer, three stars.
KRISTEN WIIG: Joanna said, “Not worth your money.” These are one star.
WILL FORTE: All right. So–
KRISTEN WIIG: It’s a great light. It’s a very lightweight flashlight. I’ll give it that. Wait, what are these little leg– flashlight?
WILL FORTE: Diddle-a-doop-me, diddly-doop-me.
BOTH: [VOCALIZING]
KRISTEN WIIG: It kind of looks like an orange cockroach from the future. But are we missing something? Did something just vibrate? Wait, does this come out?
WILL FORTE: Oh, wait a second.
KRISTEN WIIG: Uh!
WILL FORTE: Is that–
KRISTEN WIIG: Oh!
WILL FORTE: Oh!
KRISTEN WIIG: It’s worth it.
WILL FORTE: I could see getting one of these and naming it.
KRISTEN WIIG: Oh, like if you’re using a little– yeah. OK.
[MUSIC PLAYING]
Well, it says what it is. It’s a robot LED flashlight. So that’s what you’re getting.
WILL FORTE: You’re getting a practical tool. And I just had a baby. And I could see her in a couple of years wanting to play around with this thing as a toy and as a useful light. I’d give this three stars. T-t– uh– no. You know what? I’m not going to have you shame me into a different–
KRISTEN WIIG: I’m not shaming you.
WILL FORTE: –number of stars. How many stars do you give it?
KRISTEN WIIG: I– I guess two.
[MUSIC PLAYING]
WILL FORTE: The Swiss Army multi-tool card– this is nine tools in one– compact, agile, and ready to face any adventure head on.
KRISTEN WIIG: The Swiss card showcases innovation, dependability, in a unique, convenient style.
WILL FORTE: First impression is it talks a big game. It says bunch of uses. And we will be the judge of that.
KRISTEN WIIG: I like this first look, because it’s kind of like Swiss Army but it’s flat. Noname said, “Clearly a menacing and dangerous array of deadly armament.” Five stars.
WILL FORTE: Then the King said, “Bad quality. I don’t like anything about it.” One star.
KRISTEN WIIG: Let’s see.
WILL FORTE: Let’s see what we got here. Scissors and–
KRISTEN WIIG: I love a little scissor.
WILL FORTE: Yeah. OK. Toothpick. Not– what is this?
KRISTEN WIIG: Screwdriver.
WILL FORTE: Oh, a screwdriver. Do you want to pull another one out? Or do you want–
KRISTEN WIIG: Sure. Nail file.
WILL FORTE: And we got– there are the tweezers.
KRISTEN WIIG: Don’t do it. Don’t do it!
WILL FORTE: Oh, I got one. I got one.
KRISTEN WIIG: Out of your nose?
WILL FORTE: Yep.
KRISTEN WIIG: Didn’t that hurt?
WILL FORTE: I am so used to pulling hairs out of my nose.
KRISTEN WIIG: OK.
WILL FORTE: Looks like there’s something right in there.
KRISTEN WIIG: There is. But you can’t get it out. You need a tool to get the– oh, wait. I think you go like this.
WILL FORTE: Oh.
KRISTEN WIIG: Do you know how to pick a lock?
WILL FORTE: No.
KRISTEN WIIG: Oh, me neither.
WILL FORTE: I mean, I just shove stuff. So, I don’t know. I would be the worst. Really?
KRISTEN WIIG: I never learned how to pick a lock. That’d be like a really cool skill.
[MUSIC PLAYING]
WILL FORTE: It’s– quite a lot of handy things and–
KRISTEN WIIG: I give this four.
WILL FORTE: I think four stars seems about right. Well, you know, I give it three stars because it’s a little expensive for– for what it is. A billionaire would probably give it four stars. Are you a billionaire? Kristen has to go. So–
KRISTEN WIIG: I have to go. I have to go north. My compass says to go over there. So I’m going to go that way.
WILL FORTE: Yes. [LAUGHS]
KRISTEN WIIG: Thanks for having me.
WILL FORTE: I will be handling the final product.
[MUSIC PLAYING]
I don’t even want to read what it is because I want to see if I can even figure this out. This on, like this. But then what would it be used for? OK. I’m going to read the thing.
These are LED Flashlight Gloves. The gloves that are a flashlight. Just strap on your LED flashlight gloves. And it’s as simple as point and voila.
So Jason said, “Does the trick. I got these, especially with the daylight getting shorter and walking my dog at night, and picking up his doo doo. The gloves are easy to put on and off.” So Jason gives it five stars.
LKoback said, “Quality, quality! It’s junk. No port for USB.
No screwdriver included like box says. So many loose threads. Not good quality returning all four.” And this is one star from LKoback.
How do we get this light on? Probably– oh! As simple as– oh! That’s interesting. Look at that.
It’s not super dark in here. So I just can’t tell– it does make me feel a little bit like Spider-man. I mean, if– oh, there we go.
And I could do like, you know, lasered light show. I would take these to a rave, but I’m not really a raver. So I would give this to a friend who’s a raver and tell them have at it. Tell me how the rave was.
This actually does feel like something MacGruber would use. It’s almost a little fashion statement too. It’s kind of an attempt to be real cool. And I feel like MacGruber would think this was a cool thing.
I don’t know that I’m putting it on correctly. I think it should cost $9.99. But I bet it’s going to cost $29.99.
Ah! OK. So somewhere– somewhere in the middle.
[MUSIC PLAYING]
I do have two dogs. So I think anything that keeps the poop in the bag is good by me. I’m going to give it three stars.
There were some interesting products. The very first one seems like maybe the one that I would be most likely to have purchased. It didn’t seem like it was too expensive. And it seemed like there were a bunch of uses and even though the can opener seemed tough to figure out. And it’s just a very helpful tool.
The things with the lights– you know, probably less likely to buy those. And the Swiss Army thing was a little expensive, but seems like it would be useful also. Even the worst were still worth checking out. I’m Will Forte, Wired correspondent, signing off.
[MUSIC FADES]
‘MacGruber’ stars Kristen Wiig and Will Forte reunite on ‘Saturday Night Live,’ plus more celeb photos this week
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