The 2016 election sucked.
Between Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton’s catering to corporate interests and Republican nominee (and now President elect of the United States) Donald Trump’s racist, sexist, and anti-semitic comments on the media, it is easy to see why some people say this was the worst election in American history. Luckily for us this crazy election was picked up on by the cast of Saturday Night Live for some pure comedic gold. Below you will find some of the funniest Saturday Night Live sketches, most of which deal with the presidential election.
1. Hillary Clinton Bar Talk- SNL
Kate McKinnon stars as Hillary Clinton alongside the real Hillary Clinton who plays bartender “Val”. Kate and “Val” discuss Hillary Clinton’s policies as Kate orders drinks. “Nothing wrong with taking your time, as long as you get it right,” Val tells Kate Hillary Clinton. They talk about how Hillary Clinton has been accused of being inconsistent in her views. Other great parts of this skit, seeing the real Hillary imitate Donald Trump, as well as making fun of herself.
1. “A Day off” with Kellyanne Conway
Why does it seem that every time Donald Trump’s campaign manager Kellyanne Conway (played by Kate McKinnon) has a day off, she is called in to represent Trump on CNN for yet another controversy? As “Kellyanne” tries to read a magazine, do yoga with her friends, or do her grocery shopping, Trump’s claims get more and more absurd. Finally, Conway admits to what we’re all thinking: “Yes, he said that. He’s crazy!”
2. Donald Trump vs. Hillary Clinton Debate Cold Open
This is basically all you need to understand this year’s election. Alec Baldwin plays Donald Trump and throws out sexist insults as he always does. The jokes in this “debate” include Trump’s denial of climate change and how he didn’t release his tax returns. The funniest joke? “Hillary Clinton” talking about how her father “sewed drapes, and he was relatable, and I am also relatable” with a goofy expression on her face. You’ll have to see it for yourself:
3. Hillary Clinton Bar Talk- SNL
In this skit, Kate McKinnon stars as Hillary Clinton alongside the real Hillary Clinton who plays bartender “Val”. Kate and “Val” discuss Hillary Clinton’s policies as Kate orders drinks. “Nothing wrong with taking your time, as long as you get it right,” Val tells Kate Hillary Clinton. They talk about how Hillary Clinton has been accused of being inconsistent in her views. Other great parts of this skit, seeing the real Hillary imitate Donald Trump, as well as making fun of herself.
4. Haunted Elevator
So this has nothing to do with the election. It’s just silly and random. And to be honest, I think we need that at this time in our country’s history.