These "SNL" sketches left us all speechless. Welcome to MsMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the best examples of sketches that defy expectations, wow us, and/or confuse us in a good or bad way.
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00:00Welcome to MissMojo, and today we're counting down our picks to the best examples of sketches
00:10that defy expectations, wow us, and or confuse us in a good or bad way.
00:1610.
00:28Evil Boss This sketch probably wouldn't get made today.
00:32Unafraid to play the villain, Will Ferrell stars as a maniacal boss who takes out his
00:36anger on employees.
00:44This ramps up from hilarious confrontations to shocking violence by the end.
00:48All the while, Pierce Brosnan's interviewee watches in horror.
01:04How can you not react in the same way to a scene so chaotic?
01:07Ferrell's performance hits a fever pitch as he attacks people and battles another man
01:12to death.
01:20After much stabbing and screaming, this surprising skit finds its way to a bloody finale.
01:269.
01:27Wario How can you possibly describe this sketch?
01:31Nobody could have dreamed up a scenario where Elon Musk wears a Wario costume on SNL.
01:47You might spend half of this scene with your mouth agape as Nintendo characters speak in
01:51a courtroom.
01:52Musk's accent is ridiculous, and his acting leaves something to be desired.
02:01It's ridiculous from one moment to the next, with an inconceivable plot about Mario's murder.
02:06Even the musician Grimes shows up as Princess Peach.
02:10You need to see it to believe it.
02:12And then you'll likely double-check if you're still awake.
02:188.
02:22Farewell Mr. Bunting While this starts as an accurate parody of
02:26Dead Poets Society, it goes to a much darker place.
02:42Fred Armisen plays a version of Robin Williams' character who prepares to leave.
02:47Critics try to support him, but one stands too close to the ceiling fan.
03:02His head goes flying off in a hilarious turn of events.
03:05The skit becomes a horror film of sorts, ranking high among the most violent SNL pieces ever.
03:11Everyone's reaction and the copious amounts of blood only make it better.
03:15You might be laughing or wincing, but either way, you'll probably be speechless.
03:227.
03:36Meet Your Second Wife Tina Fey and Amy Poehler play hosts of a funny
03:41and unexpected game show.
03:43With the power to see the future, the presenters reveal the future wives of each contestant.
03:58This draws a huge reaction as the audience watches young girls walk out.
04:03The ingenious concept corners each man, but also defies logic in wonderful ways.
04:19It's fantastic writing that catches you off guard.
04:22Even when you think you can guess the final twist, the writers manage to shock you even
04:26more.
04:38The skit really makes you think while also functioning like great satire.
04:426.
04:44World's Most Evil Invention This might be the darkest and most twisted
04:48sketch in recent SNL history.
05:02During a contest for evil inventions, everything seems normal until Dwayne Johnson's Roy shows
05:07up.
05:08Johnson has such a disgusting power that it even freaks out the other villains.
05:26Walking a thin line between funny and too far, this skit could have easily been a complete
05:31train wreck.
05:33Johnson's subdued performance and the other reactions make this scene much better.
05:49Even with the bold writing, you might be too creeped out to keep watching.
05:53This doesn't include the last-minute plug for White Castle Burgers.
05:57The whole thing plays out with some of the show's most controversial material ever.
06:125.
06:16Super Showcase Spokesmodels Kristen Wiig and Maya Rudolph were born to
06:20be in sketches together, bringing both talent and exuberant energy to everything.
06:26This has never been more evident than in the exciting Super Showcase Spokesmodels.
06:48They both try to reveal prizes until they break character.
06:52After that happens, the laughter never stops in an entertaining series of mistakes.
06:57Bill Hader can't hide his joyful reactions to the disaster.
07:15From selling chickens to golf carts, the actresses chuckle their way through all kinds of sales
07:20pitches.
07:21They even throw in some incredible accents for more entertainment value.
07:334.
07:40Meatballs A romantic evening seems to be going well,
07:42but nobody could have expected it to end this way.
07:45Sarah Sherman's character reveals that she has meatballs growing out of her.
08:01This isn't even the strangest part of the sketch, because the growths can also sing.
08:06The psychedelic scene enters another dimension, where all the little beef products dwell.
08:24Everything spirals out of control, forcing you to confront your deepest fears and fantasies
08:28about food.
08:29You also get to watch as Oscar Isaac plays one of the many meatballs.
08:33It's nothing if not an adventure from start to finish.
08:443.
08:47Potato Chip Do not, under any circumstances, eat another
08:51man's potato chips.
08:53This is a rule by which Will Forte's character seems to live his life.
09:08Jason Sudeikis' applicant decides that he's going to ruin that in an inexplicable sketch.
09:14Everyone in the skit, including Blake Lively, plays this script like it's deadly serious.
09:32You have to admire their dedication to the material, regardless of it making sense.
09:36There's also the fact that Sudeikis spits into Forte's hand, adding a gross-out element
09:41to this unique premise.
09:43Did we mention that this all takes place at a NASA office?
09:47We can only imagine how this imaginative idea came to be.
09:542.
10:03Colonel Angus Comes Home It's funny to think that this entire sketch
10:07revolves around one joke.
10:22There's plenty of innuendo to go around, with Christopher Walken's character arriving to
10:26make it all better.
10:28Walken's Colonel Angus is an old military man who provokes strong reactions from everyone.
10:43It's a little surprising that the edgy sketch made it past the censors, but the clever writing
10:48certainly deserves some credit.
10:50Everyone's southern accents and their ability to keep a straight face should also be commended.
10:55The scene could be considered super raunchy for SNL standards, but it's also endlessly
11:00entertaining.
11:14Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honourable mentions.
11:18Scooby-Doo
11:19The classic show takes a violent turn after a face rips off.
11:30Fartface
11:31Bill Hader, Will Forte, and Josh Brolin call each other names in a silly and unexpected
11:36skit.
11:50Sitcom Reboot
11:51John Mulaney's unsavoury character explains his strange TV show in a surprising sketch.
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12:20Jesus Uncrossed
12:22In the style of Quentin Tarantino, this funny sketch finds a way to give Jesus Christ a
12:26revenge story.
12:39Christoph Waltz stars as a much more aggressive version of the religious leader.
12:44With Waltz's skilled performance, the skit takes an over-the-top view of the New Testament.
12:53It's also a little shocking that the writers dive headfirst into such a sacred subject.
12:58Putting weapons in Jesus' hands, the hilarious premise puts him in the midst of Tarantino
13:03homages from Pulp Fiction to Django Unchained.
13:07It's a crazy, bold, and violent scene that you can't forget.
13:18Did we forget another sketch that made you question everything?
13:21Let us know in the comments below.
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