I agree with Charles that SNL hasn’t been funny in so long it shouldn’t matter, but I think Sarah turned the tables on them. In their narrow, New-York liberal way they think they’re mocking her. But they end up on the business end of her charm offensive.
And kudos to Alec Baldwin for playing along – to the point that he’s the one who comes off shallow.
Update:
Apparently Lorne Michaels agrees with me.
I think Palin will continue to be underestimated for a while. I watched the way she connected with people, and she’s powerful. Her politics aren’t my politics. But you can see that she’s a very powerful, very disciplined, incredibly gracious woman. This was her first time out and she’s had a huge impact. People connect to her.
“Charm offensive”?
I think not. Palin came off “pinched” and at best stupid looking (the waving her hands during that embarrassing rap skit?..Phulleeeze).
And they don’t “think” they are mocking her. They ARE mocking her.
Here’s another example of a bad call from her handlers.
Will this SNL debacle persuade people on the fence to vote for the McCain ticket?
Or maybe this played better in the “pro-American” parts of the country?
Comment by bob — 19 October, 2008 @ 21:18