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I think the election is making more people watch Saturday Night Live. The presidential election has captured the attention of more people this year. The media has caused the popularity of the election to increase. The election in turn has also caused the popularity of the media to rise. The election is giving the media topics to talk about which cause them to have higher ratings. The article An Election to Laugh About demonstrates that the election has increased ratings of certain shows. The ratings of TV shows like The Daily Show, SNL, and The Colbert Report have risen. SNL and Comedy Central shows draw young audiences. Overall interest in the election has risen. I think connecting comedy to politics is a good thing. Giving media coverage to an election serious or funny will educate audiences. Watching a comedy show will motivate people to become aware about what is going on in the election. Comedy shows may encourage people to find out what the show meant by a certain political joke. Connecting politics to the election is a good thing because it encourages people to want to participate in the election. Comedy shows also allow people who don't watch the news to be informed about the presidential election.
I definetly think that the elction is boosting ratings of comedy shows. SNL was really going down hill until Tiuna Fey did the Sarah Palin sketch. Everyone is very interested in how this election is going, I guess becase it includes a lot of new changes for the country. I think linking comedy and politics is a good thingg because it is still getting people involved in politics. I have found myself more excited about this election and some part of it has to do with all the media coverage and the SNL sketches.
A lot of people now, especially the younger generation are more involved about the politics. Most people will watch news and listen to the news about what is going on in the election. I think that the election made more people watch SNL and I think SNL made more people, especially younger generation, watch the election. Like when SNL showed the CLinton and Palin debate, more students became more interested in the election. I think that having comedy is a good thing, as long as the comedy does not degrade anyone. I think that this is good so that people can take a break from all the tension that is going on. Things should not always be taken too seriously and there should also be some fun. The sketches that SNL do may influence or may not influence a person's opinion. I think that mostly it will not. The comedy is to make people laugh and relax.
Yes, I think the election is making more people watch SNL. For example, I have never watched SNL in my life, but I watched it on Saturday because I knew they were going to do a skit with Sarah Palin. I know it's not just me, and that a lot of other people have also been watching for this reason.
I do think that it's important to link comedy with politics. Politics is often a really serious thing that causes a lot of tension, and sometimes people should just step back and laugh at it. It's not being biased and it's not really hurting anyone, so why not? In addition, because a lot of people watch SNL and other comedy shows, it is increasing their interest in the election, which will probably increase young voter turnout in the election.
Of course the election is making more people watch SNL. "Saturday Night Live" had its best premiere since 2001 a couple weeks ago. The season premiere was the most-watched SNL for any dare since December 17, 2002, when former vice president Al Gore was the guest host. The premiere was up 64 percent compared to last year's season premiere. Tina Fey as Sarah Palin is hilarious, and the show’s success should be partly accredited with her presence this season. This Thursday, Portfolio.com estimates that Fey has earned, at the very least, $17 million so far, with tens of millions -- if not hundreds of millions -- more possible down the road. So it seems like everyone is winning!
Lorne Michaels is completely correct in saying that the gods smiled down on SNL with the “Palin thing.” Sarah Palin provides great lines the SNL sketches could use. I found it so interesting that in the Palin/Fey and Couric/Poehler interview, there was a long part where the words said by Fey where the exact words Palin had used in the interview. She had made absolutely no sense with Couric, but watching it on SNL was twice as funny.
Comedy Central has also gotten a boost from the election. Although I have never seen shows on the channel, I bet the comedy is hilarious (as it should be…COMEDY Central, duh). I think I will definitely watch “The Colbert Report” one of these days.
This is becoming like a phenomenon. People all over the nation would now rather watch debates and comedy sketches about the debate instead of watching their favorite drama…well, maybe except for some teachers at ICA ;).Whenever I visit YouTube, for example, the “most watched” videos are those about Letterman talking about how McCain cancelled his show or a full presidential debate. But without a doubt the most common thing people watch and the thing people talk about most is SNL and the funny satires. I like the fact TV is providing so much good comedy for us. I believe the link between comedy and politics is definitely a great thing! It provides us with some relief from the same politics as usual and makes the horrible, scary economic troubles our country is facing seem unreal…for at least a second.
Of course the election is making more people watch SNL. "Saturday Night Live" had its best premiere since 2001 a couple weeks ago. The season premiere was the most-watched SNL for any dare since December 17, 2002, when former vice president Al Gore was the guest host. The premiere was up 64 percent compared to last year's season premiere. Tina Fey as Sarah Palin is hilarious, and the show’s success should be partly accredited with her presence this season. This Thursday, Portfolio.com estimates that Fey has earned, at the very least, $17 million so far, with tens of millions -- if not hundreds of millions -- more possible down the road. So it seems like everyone is winning!
Lorne Michaels is completely correct in saying that the gods smiled down on SNL with the “Palin thing.” Sarah Palin provides great lines the SNL sketches could use. I found it so interesting that in the Palin/Fey and Couric/Poehler interview, there was a long part where the words said by Fey where the exact words Palin had used in the interview. She had made absolutely no sense with Couric, but watching it on SNL was twice as funny.
Comedy Central has also gotten a boost from the election. Although I have never seen shows on the channel, I bet the comedy is hilarious (as it should be…COMEDY Central, duh). I think I will definitely watch “The Colbert Report” one of these days.
This is becoming like a phenomenon. People all over the nation would now rather watch debates and comedy sketches about the debate instead of watching their favorite drama…well, maybe except for some teachers at ICA ;).Whenever I visit YouTube, for example, the “most watched” videos are those about Letterman talking about how McCain cancelled his show or a full presidential debate. But without a doubt the most common thing people watch and the thing people talk about most is SNL and the funny satires. I like the fact TV is providing so much good comedy for us. I believe the link between comedy and politics is definitely a great thing! It provides us with some relief from the same politics as usual and makes the horrible, scary economic troubles our country is facing seem unreal…for at least a second.
Of course the election is making more people watch SNL. "Saturday Night Live" had its best premiere since 2001 a couple weeks ago. The season premiere was the most-watched SNL for any dare since December 17, 2002, when former vice president Al Gore was the guest host. The premiere was up 64 percent compared to last year's season premiere. Tina Fey as Sarah Palin is hilarious, and the show’s success should be partly accredited with her presence this season. This Thursday, Portfolio.com estimates that Fey has earned, at the very least, $17 million so far, with tens of millions -- if not hundreds of millions -- more possible down the road. So it seems like everyone is winning!
Lorne Michaels is completely correct in saying that the gods smiled down on SNL with the “Palin thing.” Sarah Palin provides great lines the SNL sketches could use. I found it so interesting that in the Palin/Fey and Couric/Poehler interview, there was a long part where the words said by Fey where the exact words Palin had used in the interview. She had made absolutely no sense with Couric, but watching it on SNL was twice as funny.
Comedy Central has also gotten a boost from the election. Although I have never seen shows on the channel, I bet the comedy is hilarious (as it should be…COMEDY Central, duh). I think I will definitely watch “The Colbert Report” one of these days.
This is becoming like a phenomenon. People all over the nation would now rather watch debates and comedy sketches about the debate instead of watching their favorite drama…well, maybe except for some teachers at ICA ;).Whenever I visit YouTube, for example, the “most watched” videos are those about Letterman talking about how McCain cancelled his show or a full presidential debate. But without a doubt the most common thing people watch and the thing people talk about most is SNL and the funny satires. I like the fact TV is providing so much good comedy for us. I believe the link between comedy and politics is definitely a great thing! It provides us with some relief from the same politics as usual and makes the horrible, scary economic troubles our country is facing seem unreal…for at least a second.
The election is definitely making people watch SNL more often. Because this election has so many diverse characters, people want to watch a show that makes fun of them. SNL provides a place that stars the "mavericks" and people who like to talk about themselves in third person.
I believe that comedy walks a fine line when talking about politics. As long as the comedian remains unbiased when discussing politicians, it is fine to discuss debates or candidates. SNL has such a large following, it would be unfair if they supported one particular candidate.
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