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troutman · 11-14-2016, 11:47 AM

The episode reminded me of the 9/11 episode where Paul Simon sang "The Boxer" in front of the first responders (look for that if you have not seen it).

https://www.pastemagazine.com/articl...a-tribe-c.html

“Election Week Cold Open” must be seen to be believed. No factually accurate description of the piece can capture the sheer bravura of the idea and deep poignancy of the moment. Particularly stunning is when McKinnon gets to the third verse of the song, which serves to both eulogize Clinton’s failed presidential bid and to consecrate it:

“I did my best, it wasn’t much
I couldn’t feel, so I tried to touch
I’ve told the truth, I didn’t come to fool you
And even though it all went wrong
I’ll stand before the Lord of Song
with nothing on my tongue but Hallelujah.”

Chappelle tells of a recent White House social event sponsored by cable network BET, an event that was attended by “all black people…and Bradley Cooper.” Chappelle explains the pride he felt, being black, among other African-Americans, in a place that was once expressly off-limits to people of his skin color. And then he surprises with magnanimity. Chappelle: “So I’m gonna give him [Trump] a chance, and we, the historically disenfranchised, demand that he give us one, too.”

The evening’s first sketch was the painfully satirical “Election Night,” which gives us a moment-to-moment replay of Clinton’s unexpected electoral loss while an #ImWithHer victory party turns sour. Or rather, we watch as several white Hillary supporters turn as cynical as their black guests (played by Chappelle and Chris Rock in a surprise appearance). The sketch stings. It cuts deep to the core of the white privilege bubble in which so many of us found ourselves during this election cycle.

A Tribe Called Quest performed “We the People” and “The Space Program” from their latest and last album, We got it from Here… Thank You 4 Your service. Both performances are exciting and high-energy—it’s good to see the band back together again, especially after the tragic loss of Phife Dawg to diabetes. But even in solemn tribute to their lost friend, Tribe is pointed, angry and protesting: “All you black folks, you must go. All you Mexicans, you must go. And all you poor folks, you must go. Muslims and gays, boy, we hate your way, so all you bad folks, you must go!”

Near the end of the show, it suddenly occurred to me that there had been no sign of Alec Baldwin’s Trump. Baldwin, who has been playing Trump for SNL42, was a no show. It will be interesting to see how the show handles President Trump. It is doubtful that Baldwin will commit to four years of SNL, so my money’s on Darrell Hammond returning to the role.

11-14-2016, 11:47 AM	#1470
troutman Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Crowsnest Pass Exp:	The episode reminded me of the 9/11 episode where Paul Simon sang "The Boxer" in front of the first responders (look for that if you have not seen it). https://www.pastemagazine.com/articl...a-tribe-c.html “Election Week Cold Open” must be seen to be believed. No factually accurate description of the piece can capture the sheer bravura of the idea and deep poignancy of the moment. Particularly stunning is when McKinnon gets to the third verse of the song, which serves to both eulogize Clinton’s failed presidential bid and to consecrate it: “I did my best, it wasn’t much I couldn’t feel, so I tried to touch I’ve told the truth, I didn’t come to fool you And even though it all went wrong I’ll stand before the Lord of Song with nothing on my tongue but Hallelujah.” Chappelle tells of a recent White House social event sponsored by cable network BET, an event that was attended by “all black people…and Bradley Cooper.” Chappelle explains the pride he felt, being black, among other African-Americans, in a place that was once expressly off-limits to people of his skin color. And then he surprises with magnanimity. Chappelle: “So I’m gonna give him [Trump] a chance, and we, the historically disenfranchised, demand that he give us one, too.” The evening’s first sketch was the painfully satirical “Election Night,” which gives us a moment-to-moment replay of Clinton’s unexpected electoral loss while an #ImWithHer victory party turns sour. Or rather, we watch as several white Hillary supporters turn as cynical as their black guests (played by Chappelle and Chris Rock in a surprise appearance). The sketch stings. It cuts deep to the core of the white privilege bubble in which so many of us found ourselves during this election cycle. A Tribe Called Quest performed “We the People” and “The Space Program” from their latest and last album, We got it from Here… Thank You 4 Your service. Both performances are exciting and high-energy—it’s good to see the band back together again, especially after the tragic loss of Phife Dawg to diabetes. But even in solemn tribute to their lost friend, Tribe is pointed, angry and protesting: “All you black folks, you must go. All you Mexicans, you must go. And all you poor folks, you must go. Muslims and gays, boy, we hate your way, so all you bad folks, you must go!” Near the end of the show, it suddenly occurred to me that there had been no sign of Alec Baldwin’s Trump. Baldwin, who has been playing Trump for SNL42, was a no show. It will be interesting to see how the show handles President Trump. It is doubtful that Baldwin will commit to four years of SNL, so my money’s on Darrell Hammond returning to the role.