Thank you, Lisa('s Son). That's, appropriately, very sweet.

Suuuure.

Never underestimate how much a kind word means to someone whose work is commented upon by the public. Thank you.

For my cataracts, of course.

Thanks for readin', you.

I think SNL is still a thrilling concept—putting together a live, 90-minute comedy show in a week? No one should do that, and I'm always excited to see people try. And when it works, there's nothing more thrilling. The ups and downs are part of the ride with SNL—it's why I've paid the ticket for so long.

Of course, no one is "objective." Not even, if you'll permit me, you yourself. That's what "reviewing" is—I am paid to give an opinion. As to that opinion, I yet respect the show (special, movie, book, whatever) first, and judge it on its merits as to what it set out to do. But simply admiring craftsmanship is as…

Aww, I like SNL and most likely always will, despite its inevitable peaks and valleys. (Sometimes quite deep & thorny ones.) Always an honor.

That's incorrect, but it seems we are not intended to find common ground here. Good Sarah Palin jokes are good, and I say so. Lame, lazy Sarah Palin jokes are called that, too. The analysis of the joke is paramount. I think if you were to actually read reviews I've written—while it is clear you and I differ…

That is not what I wrote, if you care to read it. My point, again, is that satire is best when it doesn't just go for the easiest laugh, but seeks a greater understanding of the issue being satirized.
And, speaking of reading, thanks for reading!

Well, it's what I wrote in the original review and what I'm restating here, so…

I think you know that was not my point. As I wrote, shaving greater context off of an issue to make the easier joke is lesser satire.

About 30-70 at this point.

SNL did not go to that particular place in this particular instance.

Sadly, the writer (this guy) is the only one writing and proofing at 4 a.m. Do my best, and fixing them now. Apologies.

McCloud!

It's my frisbee now.

Jerry.

It has not.

It should have been a weird treat, but what a big pile o' nothin'.