Sarah Palin on SNL: 'Caribou Barbie' raises the house -- and Tina Fey was there, too | Political Insider

By cindy42

October 19, 2008 9:24 AM | Link to this

wow, amazaing, Tina Frey. Does this make Sarah look VPresidential?

help us!

By Maria

October 19, 2008 9:27 AM | Link to this

Gov. Palin was funny, witty and beautiful. I applaud the SNL for keeping it tasteful. (A moment ago, I read a stupid commentary on a stupid UK website, demonstrating that its owners/authors have no idea what SNL humor is about. Contrary to that commentary, Ms. Palin did not enter a “den of thieves” and she was not “kept away” from getting in contact with the cast, including Ms. Fey and Mr. Brolin.) While Ms. Fey is undoubtedly very talented, their appearance together underscored that her impersonation is a caricature (as it is intended to be). The real Gov. Palin is funny, witty and beautiful. She has demonstrated that while she undoubtedly treats the issues seriously, she has an ability to treat herself with a self-deprecating humor. Good for her. The night belonged to Ms. Pohler, however, especially in the pregnant Texas party girl skit.

By Vote McCain/Palin

October 19, 2008 9:35 AM | Link to this

This was priceless! You have to give it to the woman for being able to laugh right through this and not take it so seriously. Maybe if Obama would get out of his stuffed shirt for a minute he just might look human.

By Fey Rocks

October 19, 2008 9:52 AM | Link to this

Palin did not make any good impression. Basically she just stood there helpless.y and smiling and pretending she had a sense of humour. She did not actively interact with anyone nor did she do anything to actively display any kind of humour. When Alec Baldwin made her say “Caribou Barbie” you could see how helpless and offended she was and her backlash was simply uninspired and boring and rather rude but in no way funny. She didn’t even manage to introduce herself to Baldwin. Not enough guts nor wits I guess. Really what is funny about telling an experienced actor like Alex Baldwin that you liked his brother Steven better? That’s cheap. Pity Baldwin didn’t say with a big smile: “Yeah, I too like Steven better.” And seriously what is funny or self-depreciating about claiming that Fey’s performance of Palin’s press conferences didn’t resemble the real press conferences? That came across as stiff and boring. Palin didn’t even manage to smile nor to laugh about Fey’s perfomance. Caribou barbie has no sense of humor nor any self-reflexive skills.

By Have Some Fun

October 19, 2008 10:04 AM | Link to this

Have some fun people! This combined with the roasts that McCain and Obama did in NY are great. Palin is a classy, intelligent lady and it came across. Good for her

By catlady

October 19, 2008 10:04 AM | Link to this

Can’t wait to see what they do with John Mc Cain. Folks, I think they treated her quite gently.

By The Bible

October 19, 2008 10:05 AM | Link to this

Shes a w*******. McCain is a Palin in my a**.

By The Truth Hurts

October 19, 2008 10:06 AM | Link to this

She Make Tina Fey and Alec Balwidn look like the dimwits they really are…..Unfortunately for Fey her career will be over in Obama is voted in as our virst socialist terrorist president….See ya fey….try to find a career now!! Palin made you and Palin will take it away!! LOL

By The Truth Hurts

October 19, 2008 10:07 AM | Link to this

She Make Tina Fey and Alec Balwidn look like the dimwits they really are…..Unfortunately for Fey her career will be over in Obama is voted in as our first socialist terrorist President….See ya fey….try to find a career now!! Palin made you and Palin will take it away!! LOL

By Wake up America

October 19, 2008 10:07 AM | Link to this

VOTE MCCAIN - PALIN Gov. S. Palin*Loved her! * Very funny, witty, charming. SNL did a good job, thank you. America, wake up!

By McCain/Palin Supporter

October 19, 2008 10:08 AM | Link to this

This is too funny. I think Palin conducted herself as she should have..I saw a comment about Obama - he has been on SNL - twice. It’s good to see candidates able to laugh at themselves. I personally am voting for McCain/Palin. While I don’t agree with either candidate 100% there are too many unanswered questions about Obama..like where was he born and why he won’t release his birth certificate. If Obama was more forthcoming - without the media having to drag information out of him - he may have been my choice but not anymore -

By Zoe

October 19, 2008 10:08 AM | Link to this

More to the point: What is funny about an actor — not a political opponent, but an actor — calling Sarah a “horrible woman” to her face? That is puerile, mean spirited and typical of the koolaid drinking Obamabot mind.
Sarah was beautiful and poised and I loved her.

By McCain/Palin Supporter

October 19, 2008 10:09 AM | Link to this

This is too funny. I think Palin conducted herself as she should have..I saw a comment about Obama - he has been on SNL - twice. It’s good to see candidates able to laugh at themselves. I personally am voting for McCain/Palin. While I don’t agree with either candidate 100% there are too many unanswered questions about Obama..like where was he born and why he won’t release his birth certificate. If Obama was more forthcoming - without the media having to drag information out of him - he may have been my choice but not anymore -

By mel

October 19, 2008 10:11 AM | Link to this

Hey Fey Rocks… you do know that she did not write the sketch, right?

But I am betting that she could have brought the house down with an Emmy nomination worthy performance, and you would have written the exact same thing.

I can’t stand when people are so wrapped up in their politics that they can’t see when the other side is having fun/makes a point/does something good.

By Fey Sucks

October 19, 2008 10:12 AM | Link to this

Did you see how much better looking Palin is then Fey? Fey looks like a Street W*******….Damn what a huge difference….If i was Fey I would have hated the fact that peopkle can now see what they look like next to each other….Fey is a dog compared to Palin!! Go Sarah you sexy thing!!

By Fey Sucks

October 19, 2008 10:13 AM | Link to this

Did you see how much better looking Palin is then Fey? Fey looks like a Street W*******….Damn what a huge difference….If i was Fey I would have hated the fact that peopkle can now see what they look like next to each other….Fey is a dog compared to Palin!! Go Sarah you sexy thing!!

By Age of Reason

October 19, 2008 10:13 AM | Link to this

To Fey Rocks

If your post is to be taken seriously, we must all assume that SNL’s writers are all incompetent, because (here’s a clue for you) Palin and the other ACTORS were reciting lines.

By NBT

October 19, 2008 10:14 AM | Link to this

I agree with Fey Rocks… Palin didn’t do anything in way of participation in the fun. She was more like an on-stage observer than participant. I don’t understand those wo say she was funny and witty… how? She may be all those in real life, but none of it was displayed during the SNL show.

By The Bible

October 19, 2008 10:16 AM | Link to this

“Wake Up America” Dont you really mean wake up white people. Get over it. The KKK is dead.

By jim

October 19, 2008 10:18 AM | Link to this

Sarah Palin was great. I’ve been looking hard on both sides of the election to this point but now. Obama does not have the qualifications to be president … just a great speaker. McCain is qualified, and it will be refreshing to have a average American. Sarah Palin in the White House…

By conservativeone

October 19, 2008 10:19 AM | Link to this

Dear Fey Rocks:

Don’t know which show you were watching last night, but everyone though that Palin’s performance was charming and delightful.

As to your comments about the opening sequence and her lack of words through out her parts, let me remind you she did not get a script until the last minute and she was sticking to what the producers wanted her to say. Her parts were kept simply due to her lack of being able to prepare.

You might also want to remember that Sarah had been on the road speaking to crowds all day reminding them that the Chosen One(keep your stinking hands off of my money, I can spread my wealth myself), wanted to turn us into a socialist society. So the woman probably did not look as lively as she would normally because she was probably tired.

You strike me as someone who doesn’t like her anyway. Don’t worry, I’ll love her enough for both of us.

Palin for President.

By sorry 4 U

October 19, 2008 10:20 AM | Link to this

This was funny and tasteful. It showed Sarah as a human being. It would be hard to portray most of her supporters in that light since that are brimming with hatred, ignorance, and a warped sense of history.

By Relax feel free to laugh

October 19, 2008 10:24 AM | Link to this

Amazing… Are we truely disappointed that a Gov. and future VP can’t rap or act on TV? I forgot to add that to my list of things to figure in when selecting our future Leaders. If acting,and pretending to be something other than what you are is a truely the deciding factor for our next President/VP. Obama/Biden will certainly win by a LANDSLIDE. I am glad there still seems to be other people like me, who vote on issues and not the ability to SAY and PRETEND to be on the side of “tax paying” Americans. RELAX and ENJOY the show, lol

By kaidog

October 19, 2008 10:25 AM | Link to this

We were crying with laughter. Sarah Palin looked great and took it in good stride. She’s got a nice sense of humor and the SNL material was hilarious. The rap skit KILLED us.

However, I’m still voting for Obama.

By Hillary Supporter

October 19, 2008 10:26 AM | Link to this

Bye the Bible…Yawnnnnn….another victim playing the race card…Get over it pal….stop blaming every attack against Obama as racist….The days of crying and whining about being the victim of Racism is OVER!!….A black man is about to be voted in as president …unfortunately for you …you just lost your racism crutch/excuse that you have used for the past 10 years to explain why your such a failure at everything you do…..the excuse that its Whitey’s fault your a failure no longer works….Now you really have to accept the fact your just a failure….but hey at least Obama looks like he will win..Congrats…LOL LOL

By Hillary Supporter

October 19, 2008 10:26 AM | Link to this

Bye the Bible…Yawnnnnn….another victim playing the race card…Get over it pal….stop blaming every attack against Obama as racist….The days of crying and whining about being the victim of Racism is OVER!!….A black man is about to be voted in as president …unfortunately for you …you just lost your racism crutch/excuse that you have used for the past 10 years to explain why your such a failure at everything you do…..the excuse that its Whitey’s fault your a failure no longer works….Now you really have to accept the fact your just a failure….but hey at least Obama looks like he will win..Congrats…LOL LOL

By Hillary Supporter

October 19, 2008 10:27 AM | Link to this

Bye the Bible…Yawnnnnn….another victim playing the race card…Get over it pal….stop blaming every attack against Obama as racist….The days of crying and whining about being the victim of Racism is OVER!!….A black man is about to be voted in as president …unfortunately for you …you just lost your racism crutch/excuse that you have used for the past 10 years to explain why your such a failure at everything you do…..the excuse that its Whitey’s fault your a failure no longer works….Now you really have to accept the fact your just a failure….but hey at least Obama looks like he will win..Congrats…LOL LOL

By It's OK to have a sense of humor...

October 19, 2008 10:28 AM | Link to this

We were crying with laughter. Sarah Palin looked great and took it in good stride. She’s got a nice sense of comedic timing, and the SNL material was hilarious. The rap skit KILLED us. We loved it.

However, I’m still voting for Obama.

By Interested in fact

October 19, 2008 10:35 AM | Link to this

To McCain/Palin Supporter: FYI- Obama was born in Hawaii. Under the Constitution, you must be born in this country to be eligible for president. If we were not sure where Obama was born, then he wouldn’t even be in the running. Wherever you get your info is clearly biased and only meant to smear someone. I suggest you read other sources of info besides the ones you typically read— even if you disagree with them. It’s the intellectually honest thing to do.

By E and D

October 19, 2008 10:40 AM | Link to this

Sarah Palin had fun, joined in the fun in a dignified manner and even with the limited amount of words, spoke with the firmness we would expect of a VP. We were in Alaska when she was nominated to run for VP and citizens there volunteered their opinions which were that they love her. We love her too and she is exactly what we need to straighten out Washington.

By The Bible

October 19, 2008 10:56 AM | Link to this

Hillary Supporter Code word for Im A Lesbian.

By Rhdek

October 19, 2008 11:01 AM | Link to this

To FEY ROCKS AND NBT

Get a life

By Chris

October 19, 2008 11:13 AM | Link to this

I’m an Obama supporter and I thought this was funny. I think it’s great when politicians have a sense of humor. I don’t think a comedy appearance should have a lot of bearing one way or another as to whether or not people should vote for him.

Two other quick notes - I find it ironic that she participated in a fake press conference before she participated in a real one.

To the person who says there are unanswered questions about where Obama was born - I suggest you visit www.fightthesmears.com - It’s part of Obama’s campaign website and he’s posted a copy of his birth certificate on there. The folks over at www.factcheck.org have examined his birth certificate as well. So there is no question about his origin of birth - contrary to what an anti-Obama site/lawsuit with no evidence say. Candidates typically don’t mail copies of their birth certificate to every voter in America, sorry to disappoint you. If that was your only hangup about Obama - welcome to the crowd of Obama Supporters. If you chose to oppose Obama do so because you disagree with his plans, not because of whether or not he was born in the lower 48 states.

By Cinthya

October 19, 2008 11:18 AM | Link to this

Yes she was funny, and seemed to have sense of humor about the whole thing; but I still don’t want her running my country. I’d love her to be on snl again, as a senator or a governor, but I hope to god she’s not our vice president. No television appearance in the world is going to get me to vote for that woman.

By donald

October 19, 2008 11:23 AM | Link to this

Tina you rock!!!!! Without you Palin would look like an old forgotten wall decor…. This will define the election…. bye bye Carribou Barbie

By Ruthless One

October 19, 2008 11:24 AM | Link to this

* THE BIBLE *

You got owned by Hillary Supporter. You should just keep your trash hate filled comments out of these blogs. I love how McCain/Palin supporters are labeled by people as hateful and degrading on a leftist newspaper blog. No surprise there.

Maybe “you people” (don’t get your panties in a wad I mean “liberals” not african americans; I know thats what you were thinking) should take a look in the mirror or at least read what you write. There is no way you can say that what the McCain/Palin supporters are writing are even close to being as hate filled as yours. Get a clue or possibly a brain and then converse like civil human beings please.

Palin read from a script folks so if you cannot see that then you are just lost anyway. If you do not like her policies or view points then fine, but degrading her personality or citing talking points of how the leftist media views her is just plain ignorant.

I thought she handled herself with class and was able to have a laugh about herself. I think anyone would look a little stiff being on live t.v. when all the attention was on you and you were being made fun of. She did great!

By Distorted Logic

October 19, 2008 11:26 AM | Link to this

You got it Right, Mel !

Yes, Fey Rocks seems to be afflicted with perceptual degradation complicated by some cultural myopia. I agree with your summation. This is cyclic politics. We will go thru the same saga every Four years. And guess what folks, the main complaint every Four years is usually economics based —- regardless of who is in office. Read the history— industrial plants and jobs have been going South, or overseas for years.

By dc

October 19, 2008 11:27 AM | Link to this

I’m an independent, voting Obama. That said, I think Palin did a good job. Everyone appreciates self-deprecating humor. She was poised, and funny- because she had good comic timing. To “Fey Rocks”, concerning your problems with her interacting with Baldwin- this wasn’t improv you nut, it was scripted! It was a pre-written, pre-rehearsed (tens of times), and then performed. Thats why there was a camera there! Wahlberg wasn’t really threatening Lorne Michaels, Baldwin really knew it was Palin, Baldwin didn’t “make” Palin say anything, and Palin was making a joke, not an insult, when she said Stephen was her fav Baldwin brother.

They didn’t just happen to have a live feed camera, lighting, and actors, all in the same place by coincidence.

I can’t tell if some of you’re blinded by fanaticism, or just dense. It was comedy people. Yes it was “live”, but live doesnt mean unscripted or unrehearsed. Very few people can pull off improv comedy, thats why its not real popular on tv. Even reality shows are scripted and “steered” to a certain extent. Enjoy it for what it was- your insane interpretations say far more about your psychopathology than the show.

Baldwin, Fey, Pohler were (as always) all great. Palin was fun and a good sport. Take a step back and a deep breath- you’ll not only understand life better, but enjoy it more as well. When SNL starts to look real to you, it’s time for you to take your meds and turn off the aptly named “boob tube”.

By bob

October 19, 2008 11:41 AM | Link to this

Say what you want, ultimately it comes down to is she qualified to become the president if need be. Hell no. I was leaning McCain prior to his selection of Palin. I could think of at least 100 more qualified Republicans capable of running the show if, heaven forbid, 72-year old, cancer surviving, non-health record disclosing, John McCain were to pass. My supposedly healthy dad died at the age of 58 so don’t tell me it is a real possibility. The job of the VP is to be able to give advice to the Pres. What advice could she possibly give to McCain. How to drop a puck at a hockey game . How to avoid questions from the media. No candidate is perfect, I got that. That is why I change my vote. Sarah was selected ONLY to appease the the extreme Right of the Republican party.

By Distorted Logic

October 19, 2008 11:43 AM | Link to this

I would not be so quick to critique any candidates with respect to their administrative and governing capabilities. This ain’t the 1800’s… times are more complex and entwined now. A sitting President, whether it be Obama, McCain, Dan Quayle, Biden, Palin or Winnie the Pooh are only as good, and so made complete by their surrounding advisors and cabinet members. It is too complex for any man or woman to tally every nuance of World and National affairs… so get real.. Sarah Palin or Robin Williams would do just fine under the “handlers” of State.

By bob

October 19, 2008 11:44 AM | Link to this

Say what you want, ultimately it comes down to is she qualified to become the president if need be. Hell no. I was leaning McCain prior to his selection of Palin. I could think of at least 100 more qualified Republicans capable of running the show if, heaven forbid, 72-year old, cancer surviving, non-health record disclosing, John McCain were to pass. My supposedly healthy dad died at the age of 58 so don’t tell me it is a real possibility. The job of the VP is to be able to give advice to the Pres. What advice could she possibly give to McCain. How to drop a puck at a hockey game . How to avoid questions from the media. No candidate is perfect, I got that. That is why I change my vote. Sarah was selected ONLY to appease the the extreme Right of the Republican party.

By bob

October 19, 2008 11:44 AM | Link to this

Say what you want, ultimately it comes down to is she qualified to become the president if need be. Hell no. I was leaning McCain prior to his selection of Palin. I could think of at least 100 more qualified Republicans capable of running the show if, heaven forbid, 72-year old, cancer surviving, non-health record disclosing, John McCain were to pass. My supposedly healthy dad died at the age of 58 so don’t tell me it is a real possibility. The job of the VP is to be able to give advice to the Pres. What advice could she possibly give to McCain. How to drop a puck at a hockey game . How to avoid questions from the media. No candidate is perfect, I got that. That is why I change my vote. Sarah was selected ONLY to appease the the extreme Right of the Republican party.

By Wake up America

October 19, 2008 11:48 AM | Link to this

HEY By The Bible

�Wake Up America� Dont you really mean wake up white people. Get over it. The KKK is dead.

I never brought black and white into this, why are you? This is not about color, it is about the best person for the job, Wake up America! How much do you really know about Obama?? Every time something is brought up about people that he knows and is friends with, all of a sudden he has NO ties to those people, don’t you thing that is strange?? Now really, WAKE UP!!

By GalinFlorida

October 19, 2008 11:48 AM | Link to this

The really funny thing is, Tina Fey makes a better Sarah Palin than…Sarah Palin!

By Distorted Logic

October 19, 2008 11:49 AM | Link to this

I would not be so quick to critique any candidates with respect to their administrative and governing capabilities. This ain’t the 1800’s… times are more complex and entwined now. A sitting President, whether it be Obama, McCain, Dan Quayle, Biden, Palin or Winnie the Pooh are only as good, and so made complete by their surrounding advisors and cabinet members. It is too complex for any man or woman to tally every nuance of World and National affairs… so get real.. Sarah Palin or Robin Williams would do just fine under the “handlers” of State.

By Wake up America

October 19, 2008 11:53 AM | Link to this

HEY By The Bible

�Wake Up America� Dont you really mean wake up white people. Get over it. The KKK is dead.

I never brought black and white into this, why are you? This is not about color, it is about the best person for the job, Wake up America! How much do you really know about Obama?? Every time something is brought up about people that he knows and is friends with, all of a sudden he has NO ties to those people, don’t you thing that is strange?? Now really, WAKE UP!!

By Distorted Logic

October 19, 2008 11:57 AM | Link to this

I would not be so quick to critique any candidates with respect to their administrative and governing capabilities. This ain’t the 1800’s… times are more complex and A sitting President, whether it be Obama, McCain, Dan Quayle, Biden, Palin or Winnie the Pooh are only as good, and so made complete by their surrounding advisors and cabinet members. It is too complex for any man or woman to tally every nuance of World and National affairs… so get real.. Sarah Palin or Robin Williams would do just fine under the “handlers” of State. entwined now.

By outspoken1

October 19, 2008 12:01 PM | Link to this

I cannot wait until this hot momma is my Vice President…..I love this lady!

By Sharon Potts

October 19, 2008 12:10 PM | Link to this

I am a registered Democrat and will be voting for Obama, not necessarily because I agree with everything he stands for, but because if McCain and Caribou Barbie win, I’m going to move to Vancouver. Hopefully, we will not have to look at McC’s thumbs sticking up from his short arms and that creepy forced grin for 4 years. That said, I thought Palin was a good sport about the show, but THAT”S WHY SHE WAS THERE! Don’t you shallow idiots realize she has been prepped by the Republican machine to offset McCain the Angry? Sure, she’s a bright spot on the surface because she HAS TO BE! Do you really think the puppet masters would have allowed her to be on the show if she wasn’t there for the simple reason that she is an antidote for the struggling Republican party? Obama is a socialist terrorist? My god, it’s scary to read posts from people who actually believe that ridiculous Republican rhetoric.

By Yikes, I'm frightened

October 19, 2008 12:10 PM | Link to this

I am a registered Democrat and will be voting for Obama, not necessarily because I agree with everything he stands for, but because if McCain and Caribou Barbie win, I’m going to move to Vancouver. Hopefully, we will not have to look at McC’s thumbs sticking up from his short arms and that creepy forced grin for 4 years. That said, I thought Palin was a good sport about the show, but THAT”S WHY SHE WAS THERE! Don’t you shallow idiots realize she has been prepped by the Republican machine to offset McCain the Angry? Sure, she’s a bright spot on the surface because she HAS TO BE! Do you really think the puppet masters would have allowed her to be on the show if she wasn’t there for the simple reason that she is an antidote for the struggling Republican party? Obama is a socialist terrorist? My god, it’s scary to read posts from people who actually believe that ridiculous Republican rhetoric.

By Sandy

October 19, 2008 12:11 PM | Link to this

The tape of Palin’s exorcism from witchcraft is stranger than anything I have seen about Obama. She is quoted as saying she likes to go to the pro-American parts of the country . . and what qualifies an area as pro-American. She talks about education, her daughter does not appear to be attending high school and the boyfriend dropped out. Yes, he is an electrician’s apprentice now, but it was not that easy for my son to become an electrician’s apprentice plus he had to take college classes - Let’s just be honest, she is cute, gutsy, but not presidential material.

By Distorted Logic

October 19, 2008 12:15 PM | Link to this

Hey Bob - Sorry you missed some of the content — I stated my opinion, (and demonstrable data), that virtually any President - or likely to be President is only as competent as their advisers. Do you really think any man in the Oval office makes unilateral decisions ? ? So, no need to hyperextend those frontal lobes and degrade anybody or any candidate’s qualifications.
I like em all. Don’t shoot the messenger because you don’t like the message.

By Debbie

October 19, 2008 12:22 PM | Link to this

I am not a McCain/Palin supporter. But cudo’s to Sarah. The skits were done with incredible taste and humor. Good for her and for the McCain team for allowing this. VOTE OBAMA/BIDEN!

By reality check

October 19, 2008 12:49 PM | Link to this

News from the Atlanta Institue of Arbitrary Quantification:

Palin is unadulterated —-

One piece of very important, distinguising and undeniable data is that Palin is not a career Washington-ite, and has not operated within the sphere of polluted and tarnished politics; as so many of our executive and representative officials have. She is not the typical entrenched politician.

Like her or not, she owes no favors nor votes to any congressional entity or individual. At present, amid the current field, she is unique in that regard. Berate if you must, but be open enough to realise and respect different perspectives. Is that not what part of being an American is all about ?

If you are among the high percentage of “average Americans”, she would presumably afford you the best choice in unadulterated represention.

God Bless spell-check..

By the qur'an

October 19, 2008 12:55 PM | Link to this

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By the qur'an

October 19, 2008 1:02 PM | Link to this

the bible spoke the truth. he is so smart he will join us some day. blessing to him in the name of Allah.

By maveryck

October 19, 2008 1:07 PM | Link to this

remember when allen iverson went off about ‘practice’, we are talking about practice. it reminds me of “President Palin, we are talking about President Palin. Really, President Palin, come on. Hail to the chief Palin. It sounds so Incredulous to even consept of President Palin. One thing about Obama, McCain, and Biden, they all have wanted to be president and the responsibilty that goes with it. Not Palin, she wanted to be Miss Alaska and now is in a position to be the leader of the free world due only to the decision making ability of McCain to pacify his party. I want someone to be president who actually had aspirations to be president to make a different, Republican or Democrat

By R.A

October 19, 2008 1:09 PM | Link to this

Palin was just a prop on the show.

Is there any reason she was there at all ? She couldn’t say anything self deprecating /poke fun at herself . She did not make fun of the show or the her opponents or about anything at all for that matter.

I guess, at the last minute the writers decided the futility of having her play anyone/thing, but due to the commitments had to have her around. So, they made her a prop. Good for them .

By Chillax

October 19, 2008 1:11 PM | Link to this

I think snl was great last night. I’m voting for Obama and I thought Sarah Palin was great too. But when Amy shot that moose, it was a wrap for me. That was the funniest part. Everyone should just relax during these last 2 weeks before the election b/c should have their minds made up by now and laugh at everything that has been going on.

By cbgb

October 19, 2008 1:13 PM | Link to this

Best entertainment from SNL in 30 years.

By rev wright

October 19, 2008 1:19 PM | Link to this

Da chikins have come home to roost because us Ni@@ers are about to take over. Whitey should have kept us down when you had a chance!

By jim

October 19, 2008 1:41 PM | Link to this

Hey Rev. Wright, y’all better hope your brotha doesn’t turn out the be what us white folks are all afraid he might be….’cause if he does, it’ll be a long time before we elect another black man.

By Ty

October 19, 2008 1:48 PM | Link to this

Palin looks great behind the news desk. Maybe after November, and her term is over in Alaska, FoxNews will give her a show. I’d watch.

By rev wright

October 19, 2008 1:57 PM | Link to this

Hey Jim,What do you mean by y’all??? You know once you elect a ni@@a to office, whitey will never be elected again. Look at ATL. There will never be another white mayor.

By Just say Go to B.O. !

October 19, 2008 2:16 PM | Link to this

Hey rev - Wow, such profound thought.. thanks for the enlightenment; gee, what a dumb redneck I am — why- I never knew anybody was trying to keep you down. Why, I’m too busy trying to keep myself afloat. Despite my better judgement in letting you suck me in, I’ll accomodate you and respond a little herein…Seems we all got the same opportunity rev - just not a promise of success. Guess you gotta blame somebody, huh? Shame that modern science can’t do something to correct that anomaly that occurs at the genetic level… you know, Whites being the only race with the inherent DNA race/hate gene and all. Check your pulse Uncle, cause I know you got some math skills - Obama’s a Great candidate, and the numbers are plain, (to most that is), he’d never have reached this far without a lot of white support and appeal to all. So tell me rev, who really is color blind here, and who just purports to be ? ? Go B.O. !

George Wallace

By Undecided Voter

October 19, 2008 2:29 PM | Link to this

Obama was born in the USA. McCain was not…if there is any question about who is constitutionally qualified, you shouldn’t worry about Obama.

Obama is not a socialist. I can’t believe that people that will be voting in this election fall for that crap

By Obama Churchgoing Thief

October 19, 2008 2:32 PM | Link to this

While walking across the church parking lot this morning I noticed a Lexus RX with 2 Obama stickers on the back. Our pastor (a couple of months ago) commented that one of the presidential candidates couldn’t tell when life began while the other candidate instantly said “at conception.” It’s appalling that this message was lost on the Lexus driver.

In plain sight in back of the Lexus vehicle was a large McCain-Palin yard sign. Our good church-attending, abortion-embracing Obama supporter is also a thief it seems

The Lexus driver doesn’t have to explain anything to me, but I’d be curious as to what s/he tells God.

May God help our country.

By rev wright

October 19, 2008 2:38 PM | Link to this

Hey B.O., You must be a dumb redneck cause you know darn well whitey has been keeping us down. But all that is about to end. When we take power we wont let go. Easy street is on the way!!!

By R.A

October 19, 2008 2:40 PM | Link to this

mmm…

Maybe he believes that killing innocent Iraqis/Vietnamese in the name of “defence” is murder too ?

By Megan

October 19, 2008 2:45 PM | Link to this

People like Michael Phelps and Sarah Palin are difficult to judge when they appear on SNL. Their sense of humor doesn’t show very well because they are out of their comfort zone, so to speak… they rely on funny sketches and the perfect comedic timing of the SNL cast to be funny. All they can really do is be good sports about it, and the show will be funny. I thought she was great last night- she wasn’t trying to show us how funny she can be, just to show us that she has a sense of humor.

Also, Tiny Fey was hilarious as always. “The real one?”

By Go rev !

October 19, 2008 3:24 PM | Link to this

Why Rev, Barack would be ashamed of you. He wants to change… it seems you are still full of disdain and hate. Thanks for staying true to form rev…. as is evident, your true color shows.

you set the standard and make us proud !

By Stacy

October 19, 2008 3:26 PM | Link to this

Sarah was beautiful and dignified. Palin 2012!

By Go rev !

October 19, 2008 3:36 PM | Link to this

Megan is right; Tina Fey did an excellent job ! ! What a hoot. It’s refreshing, and needless to say, great to see it when politicians and the like can make fun of themselves… Palin is a great target and Fey has it down to a science !

By Go rev !

October 19, 2008 3:46 PM | Link to this

Megan is right; Tina Fey did an excellent job ! ! What a hoot. It’s refreshing, and needless to say, great to see it when politicians and the like can make fun of themselves… Palin is a great target and Fey has it down to a science !

By Distorted Logic

October 19, 2008 4:04 PM | Link to this

Hey Rev Wright, we love your misguided sense of humor !you need to be on SNL…you’re a gas!

Kwame “Stokely Carmichael” Ture

By David

October 19, 2008 4:53 PM | Link to this

She’s rather do a comedy sketch than a serous interview… and that’s enough for a lot of Americans.

Scary.

By nana

October 19, 2008 5:24 PM | Link to this

Smooth move Sharon Potts and Yike’s I’m frightened, did you forget what to call yourself???

By Kristen

October 19, 2008 5:49 PM | Link to this

I don’t think she realizes they were being very clever and making fun of her the entire time!

By Karen

October 19, 2008 6:10 PM | Link to this

Okay, so she made an appearance. But she could at least have removed the smirk from her face.

SNL did their part. Now back to having fun. That was the most boring SNL to date.

By Amy

October 19, 2008 8:05 PM | Link to this

Hey, The Truth Hurts….ummm…Alec Baldwin and Tina Fey are the dimwits???? ROFL. You should proof-read your writing prior to posting before calling anyone a dimwit.

By Think About It

October 19, 2008 8:45 PM | Link to this

Obama Churchgoing Thief: I’d like to hear what your pastor tells your congregation when he learns that your church is no longer tax exempt because he ignored separation of church and state…”one candidate…”

By Carlos

October 19, 2008 9:10 PM | Link to this

Hey, Please don’t appease “The Bible” on this blog. He is a white guy that told me he was going to cause an arguement to get McClain-Palin votes.

By Scott

October 19, 2008 11:19 PM | Link to this

I thought Sarah was great. Especially considering she was in EXTREMELY hostile territory. I thought she handled herself with a lot of grace. SNL should be very happy she is a VP candidate because Tina Fey as Sarah Palin is the only funny thing on the show. It was hard to sit through all the terrible skits to see Sarah.

By Mary

October 20, 2008 12:01 AM | Link to this

It is refreshing to see Governor Palin taking time to relax and enjoy. The Roast with Mc Cain and Obama showed them as real, down to earth people. No matter who wins, these folks will be friends and work together….that is what politicians do. Lighten up and enjoy these fun moments when we are going through difficult days. America will survive..perhaps we have had it too easy for a long time. America has changed because the world has changed. We are still the best!

By im starting to wish more and more i was canadian..

October 20, 2008 12:47 AM | Link to this

it’s scripted so don’t blame, or applaud, palin for her “wit” and “humor” or lack thereof.

obama was born in hawaii in august, 1961. yeah yeah theres all that hype about it being forged because of it saying “african” under father’s race because that wouldn’t be the correct terminology of the time..but though that may not be the correct term for african americans at the time, obama’s father was actually born in kenya and would be african so the terminology may not be the same as a black man born in america.

if you must insult others through comments online, at least check your own grammar and spelling before calling other people dumb or “dimwits.” oh, and if you’re planning on making fun of those who do make mistakes in their post, try not to use little abbreviations like “rofl” because that makes you sound just as unintelligent, sorry. on that note, if i make any mistakes in this post, then whoops, oh well, i’m not condemning anyone for making mistakes trust me.

does anyone honestly think palin is better looking than fey, and if so, would that make any difference whatsoever in palin being vice president?

if you’re going to insult white people, that is just being racist and totally destroying all that working towards “equality” of past blacks, so why don’t we just leave all race out of this entire situation because it was decided a while ago that no rights would be denied based on race or color. and by the way, the kkk is not “dead” but very much still a part of life in some places, which sucks, i’ll just leave it at that.

stop making all “chuch-goers” look republican, and all obama supporters looking like thieves. because i’m sure your perfect christian self has never sinned..oh wait yes you have, and you should realize that all sins are equal in the eyes of god. but this has nothing to do with the election at all considering separation of church and state. plus, obama is religious and has christian faith, and just because he’s not as conservative and traditional as a lot of christians, people are uncomfortable and immediately close minded to him.

it’s not that palin would “rather do a comedy sketch than a serious [not serous by the way] interview,” she did both, and don’t use her being on snl as any sort of weapon like she’s not serious about politics; obama has been on snl too so just accept it as healthy of them being able to laugh at themselves sometimes as well as actually debate and be serious when they need to be. you need balance.

the end. i love you. jesus for president. or obama. not that they’re equal. alright thats really the end.

By im starting to wish more and more i was canadian..

October 20, 2008 1:20 AM | Link to this