As a bastion of late-night comedy, Saturday Night Live has always been blessed with talented writers who have come up with some immensely clever parodies over the years. While some of these are better than others, more often than not they err on the side of hilarity.
The most brilliant of these sketches are so good that they almost merit their own spinoff shows. Whether they're too funny to believe or the concepts behind them are genuinely interesting, there are some SNL parodies that could easily make the transition to becoming real movies and TV shows.
10 New York Underground
In this parody of British true-life TV docs, Bill Hader perfectly masters the mannerisms of sensationalist British hosts and the odd things these shows tend to focus on. Fred Armisen, who has blessed SNL with some of its most iconic characters, has the sensitive-yet-strange-artist act down pat in this sketch.
Considering that Hader and Armisen already have a track record with a fake-documentary series in Documentary Now, it would truly be a pleasure to watch a full series of this parody. Hader's perfect accent would carry each episode, and Armisen could act out the seemingly endless archetypes that appear in the types of shows the series would parody.
9 Inside SoCal: Is Art Gangster?
Beck Bennett and Kyle Mooney were posting low-budget comedy videos on YouTube for years before they made it to SNL, so they really understand what they're doing when they make sketches like this. Their parody of SoCal surf and skate culture is both accurate and straight-faced, which only makes it funnier.
It's to imagine an entire series of this kind of humor wouldn't delight anyone who it struck a chord with, and would harken back to the early MTV days. It could also easily find a home on Adult Swim, fitting in quite nicely with their after-hours specials.
8 Wes Anderson Horror Trailer
If Jordan Peele could pivot from comedy to horror, who's to say Wes Anderson couldn't do a similar pivot in the opposite direction? Bringing in newcomers to the horror industry might just be the dose of ingenuity the genre can use.
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If this classic parody is anything to go off of, Anderson would certainly bring a high level of charm, absurdity, and precociousness to a horror movie. While it may end up being more eccentric than scary, at least it would be an aesthetically pleasing romp through terror.
7 Natalie Raps
It's clear that Andy Samberg's Lonely Island talents were what brought this legendary music video to life, but it's Natalie Portman's wild performance that really solidified its claim to SNL fame. And since Samberg has been making music on and off through the years, why not with with Portman on an album?
Both Samberg and Portman are fairly popular actors, and if they stay true to the source material, i.e., the original music videos, a full album would certainly be punchy and entertaining. When combining these two factors, it seems guaranteed that a 'Portman Raps' album would get people talking.
6 Hamsters
On the surface, this sketch is almost too off-the-wall for mass appeal, yet with over 2 million views, it clearly did something right. And that's very telling of how brilliant it is. Even though the work it parodies (Edward Albee's "Who's Afraid Of Virginia Woolf?) is somewhat niche, it was a silly enough sketch to get laughs out of everyone.
Thus, this sketch raises the question: In an age of reboots, remasters, and revivals, why not do spinoffs of the classics, but with household pets? Everything fits fairly seamlessly, and the comedy of Emily Blunt's ears paired with her fake teeth take a bit of the edge off the tense source material.
5 Harry Potter Epilogue
The end of the mainstream Harry Potter movies marked an end of an era for many who grew up during their production, and left many fans wanting more. Therefore, a spinoff with the lighthearted, humbling tone of this sketch might be just what they need.
Since the Potter IP is not bound to just one conglomerate, technically other writers and producers of talent could make something that is true to the characters, but with a touch of comedy. Perhaps it could be a slice-of-life drama that follow the plot of this sketch, wherein Harry struggles with the loss of his glory days.
4 Grouch
In a similar vein to the previous entry, gritty reboots don't have to be limited just to the works of major media corporations. There's a lot of potential for absurd works to be made, perhaps including a gritty version of Sesame Street — even if it lacks the adorable qualities that remind us of childhood.
Although this sketch doesn't take itself seriously at all, it's surprisingly engaging. It raises the question: Would a "Grouch" movie actually be fun to watch? Judging from the enthusiastic response to this sketch on the internet, the answer seems to be a resounding yes.
3 Mr. Robinson's Neighborhood
This Eddie Murphy-led parody of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood revived a favorite character from Murphy's time on SNL in the early 1980s, proving that the satire at its core is just as relevant nearly 40 years later and would make for a good TV series. It reflects realistically on the current state of the American wealth gap as well as the realities of gentrification.
Though the "Mr. Robinson's Neighborhood" sketches have always dealt with the grim aspects of urban living, they entertain audiences by adding a touch of humor to those troubling realities. Plus, Eddie Murphy is always fun to watch, and it would be delightful to see him in another TV role.
2 New Video Game
Some of the most memorable video games are the ones that flip expectations and make something truly original and off-the wall. With this in mind, there's quite a good chance that a game like the one in this zombie video game parody would actually become very popular as players grappled with the interpersonal drama of Ethan and Damien.
Of course, it wouldn't be for everyone — some might have more fun searching for Easter eggs in Call Of Duty Zombies — but a lot of gamers would find joy in a hilarious story of useless conflict, gossip mongering, and other haplessness in the middle of a zombie apocalyspe.
1 Bern Your Enthusiasm
This sketch was all the rage back during his Bernie Sanders' presidential run, because everything about it was just brilliant. Larry David nailed his Sanders impersonation in appearance, voice, and mannerisms, and the way the sketch combined both Curb Your Enthusiasm and Bernie's campaign team was utterly seamless.
Granted, pulling off an entire show about Bernie Sanders might be a bit difficult since he isn't a sensationalist and his most recent campaign has ended. But there is still so much potential here, and it will be a long time before SNL fans (and Bernie Sanders fans) will forget it.
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