Yeah, I think the thing with the race jokes is that us in Canada aren't the target audience. Apparently there was some kerfuffle about Beyonce's show. I know Fox was all on about it. So the sketches make sense from that point of view, but it's probably more funny or controversial in America.
I feel the same way when Vanessa Bayer does her little jewish kid act on Weekend Update. Probably a lot more funny for a New York with a big jewish minority, but a big snore for me.
I'll agree yesterday's episode wasn't very good. Melissa was funny early, then become tiring quickly. I liked the horror skit at least. Leslie's Valentine's Day rant was tired (and what was that bit about dead flowers? certainly hung onto that way too long)
And I'll say it again, Kyle Mooney is terrible. As soon as he started that rap battle sketch you knew all the jokes, exactly how it'd turn out. His 'loser' character is such a tired trope.
Kate McKinnon is still good though. Between her multitude of impressions, and her strong acting in most skits, she's probably the strongest cast member right now. Kinda taking over Tina's reins.
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