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This is a great get forSNL, as Zoe brings a ton of conviction to her roles.
That is always a plus when it comes to comedy andSNL.
Biden thanks Jen Psaki for setting it up.
(Jen: I suggested it as a joke, and then it actually happened.)
While I give credit toSNLfor taking a stab at a very fresh story, this sketch is really underbaked.
Chloe Fineman dancing and pointing to text that isnt there is a highlight in an otherwise underwhelming cold open.
(Zoe: Which I actually heard is how Joaquin Phoenix prepared to play the Joker.)
Zoe is quickly interrupted by Kate McKinnon in a Catwoman suit.
(Kate: Im Catwoman from the 90s.
The one with the whip.
You know, like cats have. )
Zoe shows off her chops by playing the foil to all these cat people.
Unfortunately for Kyle, Zoe not only discloses unsavory things about herself but also some disturbing details about Cecily.
This is not just the highlight of the episode, its one of the best sketches of the season.
Kyle and Cecily have great chemistry as the newly wedded couple.
However, some people, like Kenan, Ego, Chris, Punkie, and Zoe, are skeptical.
(Ego: So its a trap.)
(Chris: I am putting the sandwich back yall!
I have decided to get a different sandwich today!)
Really solid jokes throughout, and it is nice to see Punkie and Ego get some good screen time.
(Kenan: Well then its a tip!)
Best Best Friends
Kate and Aidy revive theStudy Buddycharacter with Zoe as the attractive love interest.
(Kate: Im sitting exceedingly close to the Hillary Duff of our algebra class.
(Kate: I once got mono from a trombone.)
Unfortunately, Zoe is stuck on made-up word Momhole.
But Andrew is terrific as the beleaguered host.
(Aidy: Can I say it?
Andrew: Sure, say it, whatever.
Aidy: B. Andrew: Thats dumb.)
Its also nice to see Aristotle get a few lines.
Keeping Score
Zoe was terrific and is my MVP.
She showed great range as the Maid of Honor, followed by Kates love interest in Porch Scene.
She fit right in with the cast in Amazon Go.
I would have loved to seeSNLdip into her career more, though.
But Cecily and Kyle elevate it to a new level by reacting honestly to every reveal.
They keep the focus on Zoe, and every time we go to Cecily, she nails her lines.
(Zoe: Do you remember what you said?
Cecily: Im storming the Capitol, and Im going to kill Mike Pence.)
If you ever want to learn how to be a great scene partner and share focus, watch Cecily.
She puts on a clinic every time.
There are two rules I thinkSNLneeds to implement: No more Disney and no more dick jokes.
Up until Princess & the Frog, every sketch had a solid premise and they played it smoothly.
PDD can do better stuff, even if its somewhere else in the studio.
