SNL 12/09/06 - (H) Annette Bening (M) Gwen Stefani w/ Akon

Goldberg74 · 12-09-06, 09:26 AM

Believe it or not, this is Mrs. Beaty's first time hosting this program. I could have sworn that she's been on before, but I was wrong. But this is Gwen's second time by herself, and you can add two for the appearances with No Doubt.

Wasn't happy to see Nuni and Nuni in the promos, but oh well.

At least Annette Bening can be funny and is seasoned enough to memorize things.

Season 32 so far...
09/30/06 - (H) Dane Cook (M) The Killers
10/07/06 - (H) Jaime Pressly (M) Corinne Bailey Rae
10/21/06 - (H) John C. Reilly (M) My Chemical Romance
10/28/06 - (H) Hugh Laurie (M) Beck
11/04/06 - The Best of Darrell Hammond
11/11/06 - (H) Alec Baldwin (M) Christina Aguilera
11/18/06 - (H) Chris Bridges (M) Ludacris
12/02/06 - (H) Matthew Fox (M) Tenacious D
12/09/06 - (H) Annette Bening (M) Gwen Stefani w/ Akon
12/16/06 - (H) Justin Timberlake (M) Justin Timberlake

Goldberg74 · 12-09-06, 09:27 AM

vegasbaby · 12-09-06, 12:03 PM

Let me guess ... it will suck tonight.

tommyp007 · 12-09-06, 12:12 PM

I've got high hopes for this ep. I love me some Annette.

LorenzoL · 12-09-06, 05:45 PM

I like Annette Benning but I'm not expecting much from the episode tonight.

cdollaz · 12-09-06, 06:13 PM

What is Akon?

Lunatikk · 12-09-06, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdollaz

What is Akon?

Wikipedia says:

Aliaune Damala Bouga Time Puru Nacka Lu Lu Lu Badara Akon Thiam (born October 14, 1981),[1] also known simply as Akon, is a Grammy Award-nominated Hip-Hop and R&B singer. He was born in St. Louis, Missouri,[2] USA, lived in Dakar, Senegal until the age of seven, then moved back to the US, settling in Jersey City, New Jersey.[citation needed] He is the son of jazz percussionist Mor Thiam and speaks English, French, and Wolof.[3]. To date, Akon has released two albums, Trouble and Konvicted, each of which has produced huge smash single hits, primarily "Locked Up" (U.S. #8), "Lonely" (U.S. #4), "Smack That" (U.S. #2), and "I Wanna Love You" (U.S. #1). He has become well known for singing hooks.

Goldberg74 · 12-09-06, 06:55 PM

This is the song that Gwen and Akon did together: "Sweet Escape"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRgintq1fQM

... and the other song she'll prolly do is "Wind It Up"

Abelkems · 12-09-06, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lunatikk

Wikipedia says:

Aliaune Damala Bouga Time Puru Nacka Lu Lu Lu Badara Akon Thiam (born October 14, 1981),[1] also known simply as Akon, is a Grammy Award-nominated Hip-Hop and R&B singer. He was born in St. Louis, Missouri,[2] USA, lived in Dakar, Senegal until the age of seven, then moved back to the US, settling in Jersey City, New Jersey.[citation needed] He is the son of jazz percussionist Mor Thiam and speaks English, French, and Wolof.[3]. To date, Akon has released two albums, Trouble and Konvicted, each of which has produced huge smash single hits, primarily "Locked Up" (U.S. #8), "Lonely" (U.S. #4), "Smack That" (U.S. #2), and "I Wanna Love You" (U.S. #1). He has become well known for singing hooks.

I can't believe that's his actual name. I had to look it up because I thought you were joking.

It reminds me of that story Tikki tikki tembo-no sa rembo-chari bari ruchi-pip peri pembo

Rockmjd23 · 12-09-06, 11:36 PM

In a shocking twist, they went with a Bush opening!

Patman · 12-09-06, 11:42 PM

"I smell bagels" Awesome Apocalypto spoof trailer.

MrX · 12-09-06, 11:59 PM

Bening is terrible. She's stiff and can't take her eyes off the cards.

achau9598 · 12-10-06, 12:13 AM

does Gwen's belt buckle say "fuck" ?

Rockmjd23 · 12-10-06, 12:13 AM

wtf is gwen doing?

Cardiff Giant · 12-10-06, 12:15 AM

yeah what's with the yoddling to marching band music? is she that musically irrelevant now that the only way she can get publicity is by being a complete joke?

achau9598 · 12-10-06, 12:15 AM

maybe it said "chick" ... I haven't watched SNL in a long time and I am suddenly remembering why

TheBigDave · 12-10-06, 12:15 AM

I'm not sure if that was a skit or a song.

skatefan20 · 12-10-06, 12:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrX

Bening is terrible. She's stiff and can't take her eyes off the cards.

-Well, not all actors can work miracles and elevate this crappy material. The tired Two A-holes bit, that pre-recorded short.

-Sampling The Sound of Music is outright goofy, but that is a ridiculously catchy song by Gwen.

Patman · 12-10-06, 12:21 AM

I admit to laughing when the 2 a-holes were asked to take out their gum, and their jaws kept on smacking.

Rockmjd23 · 12-10-06, 12:30 AM

Damn, I was hoping tonight's episode would be Will Forte-less. He's simply not funny and never has been. Weekend update was actually decent for once until he ruined it as usual.

Patman · 12-10-06, 12:43 AM

Bening just stares and stares at the cue cards. Sad.

Brent L · 12-10-06, 12:45 AM

Surely these stares are just to add to the "character" in this scene. Right?

RIGHT?

BadlyDrawnBoy · 12-10-06, 12:49 AM

Likes the Akon cd.

cornflakeguy · 12-10-06, 12:49 AM

WHAT THE FRAK?!?!

They just reused the "3 stiffs in a bar" sketch. And I don't think it was a continuation of a series, it was a straight copying.

Best thing so far was Forte's Marriage Song w/picture cards.

Also, when did Gwen Stefani get b-cups?

Ranger · 12-10-06, 12:49 AM

will forte was at his best as leatherman but i haven't seen that skit for a while.

p diddy cartoon was cute.

but the mel gibson trailer was the best tonight.

12-09-06, 05:45 PM	#5
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12-09-06, 09:26 AM	#1
Goldberg74 DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 12,185	SNL 12/09/06 - (H) Annette Bening (M) Gwen Stefani w/ Akon Believe it or not, this is Mrs. Beaty's first time hosting this program. I could have sworn that she's been on before, but I was wrong. But this is Gwen's second time by herself, and you can add two for the appearances with No Doubt. Wasn't happy to see Nuni and Nuni in the promos, but oh well. At least Annette Bening can be funny and is seasoned enough to memorize things. Season 32 so far... 09/30/06 - (H) Dane Cook (M) The Killers 10/07/06 - (H) Jaime Pressly (M) Corinne Bailey Rae 10/21/06 - (H) John C. Reilly (M) My Chemical Romance 10/28/06 - (H) Hugh Laurie (M) Beck 11/04/06 - The Best of Darrell Hammond 11/11/06 - (H) Alec Baldwin (M) Christina Aguilera 11/18/06 - (H) Chris Bridges (M) Ludacris 12/02/06 - (H) Matthew Fox (M) Tenacious D 12/09/06 - (H) Annette Bening (M) Gwen Stefani w/ Akon 12/16/06 - (H) Justin Timberlake (M) Justin Timberlake __________________ "WHAT DOES THE BEAN MEAN!?" - Kevin on The Office Wii Code: 5525 6439 1664 4091 Mario Kart Wii Code: 1504-6291-6391 (Mikey) My Countdown Counting down to: Going to Chi-Town! Living it up in the Windy City! Last edited by Goldberg74; 12-09-06 at 09:29 AM.

12-09-06, 09:27 AM	#2
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vegasbaby Needs to contact an admin about multiple accounts Join Date: Feb 2000 Posts: 2,464	Let me guess ... it will suck tonight.

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12-09-06, 06:13 PM	#6
cdollaz DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 10,574	What is Akon?

12-09-06, 06:55 PM	#8
Goldberg74 DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 12,185	This is the song that Gwen and Akon did together: "Sweet Escape" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRgintq1fQM ... and the other song she'll prolly do is "Wind It Up" __________________ "WHAT DOES THE BEAN MEAN!?" - Kevin on The Office Wii Code: 5525 6439 1664 4091 Mario Kart Wii Code: 1504-6291-6391 (Mikey) My Countdown Counting down to: Going to Chi-Town! Living it up in the Windy City! Last edited by Goldberg74; 12-09-06 at 06:59 PM.

12-09-06, 11:36 PM	#10
Rockmjd23 DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: MA Posts: 14,352	In a shocking twist, they went with a Bush opening!

12-10-06, 12:15 AM	#17
TheBigDave DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: USA Posts: 1,805	I'm not sure if that was a skit or a song.

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Rockmjd23 DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: MA Posts: 14,352	Damn, I was hoping tonight's episode would be Will Forte-less. He's simply not funny and never has been. Weekend update was actually decent for once until he ruined it as usual.

12-10-06, 12:43 AM	#21
Patman DVD Talk Hero Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: Duluth, GA, USA Posts: 34,378	Bening just stares and stares at the cue cards. Sad. __________________ PatCave; HT; DVDs; Dragon*Con 2009 According to DGibFen, I'm a "freaking genius." "Jee-sus, it's like Iwo Jima out there." - Roger Sterling

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12-10-06, 12:49 AM	#23
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12-10-06, 12:49 AM	#24
cornflakeguy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 989	WHAT THE FRAK?!?! They just reused the "3 stiffs in a bar" sketch. And I don't think it was a continuation of a series, it was a straight copying. Best thing so far was Forte's Marriage Song w/picture cards. Also, when did Gwen Stefani get b-cups? __________________ CFG! Format Neutral since 7-15-07. HD-A1 and PS3 Living in Harmony.

12-10-06, 12:49 AM	#25
Ranger DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 15,841	will forte was at his best as leatherman but i haven't seen that skit for a while. p diddy cartoon was cute. but the mel gibson trailer was the best tonight.