SNL has skit with Rand

[sailingaway]

Thanks for the clip sharpsteve, but I'm kind of disappointed. What is the point of including Rand in a skit if you don't at least goof on his hair or his speech or how short he is? And don't tell me that is the guy they are going to use to impersonate Rand, he is way too tall. It at least says something though about how popular he already is that he is one of three politicians they picked for that sketch, standing up there with Pelosi and Boehner. Still, why include him if you are not going to goof on him, there is plenty of material there. I was hoping for a better debut.

They DID goof on his hair.

But the idea that he would take ANYONE's opinion as law without hearing it first is pretty much a non-starter.

 

[sailingaway]

Maybe it's because I am in the heart of southerndom...... Rand doesn't have a southern accent to me. Definite not that thick.

Rand has a southern accent, Bama.

Just not THAT southern accent.

 

[BamaFanNKy]

The guy playing Senator Paul seemed to sound more like this:

 

[MelissaWV]

Wow. Just... wow. That "skit" was terrible. Repeating the same thing twice for laughs (especially when no one got it the first time) was cringeworthy. The worst part is that the concept was a good one, but the writing and fleshing out of it was ridiculous.

It would have been better if they'd brought back Ben Franklin or Thomas Jefferson half-dressed and confused as to where the lady of their choice went.

None of them looked right (not just Rand). Rand didn't get attacked by Washington, but he also didn't do anything to defend the others and looked like he was crying at the end as much as Boehner. It's not really flattering, no, but if someone cares about SNL anymore at least he's becoming a bit of a "name" there.

 

[jct74]

When they do Rand next time, they need to start every sentence off with "Well the interesting thing is..." I was thinking they could bring back Chris Cattan to do it; he is short like Rand and he even has the hair, he would just have to mess it up a little bit more.

 

[CableNewsJunkie]

Don't forget who Rand's Democrat buddy in the Senate is - this could give us leverage in the future if we all play our cards right.

 

[CableNewsJunkie]

I thought it interesting that Washington comes to the future, doesn't recognize his country, tries to kill Boehner, and gets stabbed in the back by Pelosi.

^^this

Then Pelosi is remorseful after she realizes what she's done.

 

[Valli6]

Don't forget who Rand's Democrat buddy in the Senate is - this could give us leverage in the future if we all play our cards right.

Very good point!

Not a great skit, but at least it wasn't all about ridiculing Rand, which is a good sign.

 

[MaxPower]

The Rand Paul character didn't look or sound much like Rand (the accent was all wrong), and didn't really say or do anything of substance. The skit itself was reasonably funny in spots, but all-in-all not terribly well written or acted; it was of the quality you might expect from a few reasonably-clever high schoolers putting together a skit for an acting class.

That said, it is exciting to see Rand right in there as one of the three politicians they chose for this program; there is no question that he is now among the absolute biggest names in US electoral politics. As has been suggested earlier in the thread, I do think they may have used this skit simply to "introduce" him to the program, though I don't think they need to make fun of his "shortness" (he's 5'8," or an inch below the national average- it would be an insult to real short people).

 

[jct74]

The Rand Paul character didn't look or sound much like Rand (the accent was all wrong), and didn't really say or do anything of substance. The skit itself was reasonably funny in spots, but all-in-all not terribly well written or acted; it was of the quality you might expect from a few reasonably-clever high schoolers putting together a skit for an acting class.

That said, it is exciting to see Rand right in there as one of the three politicians they chose for this program; there is no question that he is now among the absolute biggest names in US electoral politics. As has been suggested earlier in the thread, I do think they may have used this skit simply to "introduce" him to the program, though I don't think they need to make fun of his "shortness" (he's 5'8," or an inch below the national average- it would be an insult to real short people).

I thought the average male was 6 foot tall, but I looked it up and you are about right. He still seems pretty short standing next to most people though, I'm not so sure he's 5-8. Maybe its because most politicians tend to be kind of tall so it makes him seem kind of short.

BTW, this guy does a pretty good Rand impersonation for anyone that hasn't heard it before.

 

[BamaFanNKy]

If I were writing the role for Senator Paul I'd have a turtleneck on and say "The Interesting thing is......" It's his favorite beginning of a sentence when someone asks a dumb question.

 

[torchbearer]

If I were writing the role for Senator Paul I'd have a turtleneck on and say "The Interesting thing is......" It's his favorite beginning of a sentence when someone asks a dumb question.

he should come up with a few para-intros so that he can rotate them. this allows you to give an answer that you want to give, without really answer the question as stated. this gets around the gotcha questions. allows you to frame the debate. rand is very intelligent.

The interesting this is...
When given more thought...
right. (as in agreement can be used to shift the answer) rand used this method too.

 

[CableNewsJunkie]

How's this for an ideal Rand Paul SNL skit?

Al Franken has returned to host SNL.

The show opens with Al Franken playing himself as Senator Franken.

He revives his old 'Stuart Smalley' character voice as he's sitting down, looking into a mirror and talking to himself ahead of a major vote.

He's talking to himself about how conflicted he is emotionally and philosophically going into the vote.

He talks about how his 'new friend' has been telling him things that have given him a whole new way of looking at the world. Although he doesn't necessarily agree with everything his friend says, he admits that he has changed his mind on many things because of the conversations he's had with his friend.

"And that's...okay." (he tells himself in the Stuart Smalley voice)

But then he asks himself whether his upcoming vote should reflect some of his newfound beliefs.

He's not sure how people will respond if he votes opposite of the way people expect him to.

They might be shocked, or even angry at him.

"But that's...okay."

He stands up and goes to the floor to cast his vote.

Then it shows him walking up to Rand Paul (the real one making a cameo appearance).

They shake hands and Rand Paul tells him, "Welcome to the r3VOLution."

Then they turn to the camera with hands still locked together and raise them up (like a boxing referee with a victorius boxer).

Then they both say, "Live from New York, it's Saturday Night!"

 

[MaxPower]

I thought the average male was 6 foot tall, but I looked it up and you are about right. He still seems pretty short standing next to most people though, I'm not so sure he's 5-8. Maybe its because most politicians tend to be kind of tall so it makes him seem kind of short.

BTW, this guy does a pretty good Rand impersonation for anyone that hasn't heard it before.

Where might you live to have gotten the impression the average man is six feet tall? I myself am 5'9", and in a typical gathering, I'm generally right around the middle height-wise among the men. In the jazz choir at my university, wherein I stand amid the baritone section, I see a fair number of guys who are, say, 5'3" to 5'6", and one or two who are only 5'1" or so. On the other hand, the number of guys standing 6'6" or above is vanishingly small; in order for the average height to be six feet, there would probably need to be at least close to as many men at 6'6" to seven feet as there are men who are 5'6" and below, which is manifestly not the case, as I think you will also find if you go to any non-height selecting venue and observe.

However, it is true that politicians tend to be taller than the general populace- per a quick look through Wikipedia "Heights of Presidents" page, I see the average US president has been about 5'11," or around two inches above the current average, and more than that for the historical average. Trey Grayson and Jack Conway, who Rand has had to share the stage with a great deal, are both well over six feet tall. As for Rand's height, his driver's license puts him at 5'8". It seems that taller folk tend to be perceived as "leaderly" in our culture- hence the fact that most of the big-wigs you see on TV are of above-average height.

 

[jct74]

However, it is true that politicians tend to be taller than the general populace- per a quick look through Wikipedia "Heights of Presidents" page, I see the average US president has been about 5'11," or around two inches above the current average, and more than that for the historical average. Trey Grayson and Jack Conway, who Rand has had to share the stage with a great deal, are both well over six feet tall. As for Rand's height, his driver's license puts him at 5'8". It seems that taller folk tend to be perceived as "leaderly" in our culture- hence the fact that most of the big-wigs you see on TV are of above-average height.

Ha, yeah I think you're right about sharing the stage with Grayson and Conway, especially Grayson, he is a GIANT.

All the libtards that comment on HuffPo and the left-wing websites call him stuff like a little runt and a pipsqeak too, so it could have rubbed off on me.

 

[low preference guy]

what a lame skit. i couldn't even get to half of it. so boring.

 

[nayjevin]

he should come up with a few para-intros so that he can rotate them. this allows you to give an answer that you want to give, without really answer the question as stated. this gets around the gotcha questions. allows you to frame the debate.

These are good qualities to have in politics and media, and that is what is wrong with politics and media.

 

[MelissaWV]

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However, it is true that politicians tend to be taller than the general populace- per a quick look through Wikipedia "Heights of Presidents" page, I see the average US president has been about 5'11," or around two inches above the current average, and more than that for the historical average. Trey Grayson and Jack Conway, who Rand has had to share the stage with a great deal, are both well over six feet tall. As for Rand's height, his driver's license puts him at 5'8". It seems that taller folk tend to be perceived as "leaderly" in our culture- hence the fact that most of the big-wigs you see on TV are of above-average height.

Yep. Those presidents you see who were "tall" early on were actually even moreso during their time in office.

I meet up with a lot of people who're much shorter and much taller than average, but men tend to cluster at the "around six foot tall" area quite a bit. They're from 5'10" to6'2". I wouldn't go by what you see on television, however, as television/movies can be magical in disguising height. A lot of "leading men" are not that tall.

 

[amisspelledword]

Maybe it's because I am in the heart of southerndom...... Rand doesn't have a southern accent to me. Definite not that thick.

he sure doesnt. but whatever kind of accent it is, i think it is terrible.

If I were writing the role for Senator Paul I'd have a turtleneck on and say "The Interesting thing is......" It's his favorite beginning of a sentence when someone asks a dumb question.

good call! and dont forget that laugh he does

 

[Brian4Liberty]

What is the point of including Rand in a skit....Still, why include him if you are not going to goof on him...

It was another propaganda piece from SNL, and not particularly funny either (with the exception of the ending with the British flag flying over the Whitehouse).

George Washington is portrayed as a violent, confused, gun toting meat-head who randomly attacks people. Essentially an attack on the *Founding Fathers and the Second Amendment, with a little left/right wing battle thrown in.

Why did they include Rand? They included Rand because he is now the figurehead for the "Tea Party" and by extension, for all of those who reference the *Founding Fathers. It is positive in that it shows how relevant Rand has become, although the intent is purely negative. They portrayed him standing there mute, impotent and terrified. So terrified that even he may have to rethink his "worship" of the *Founding Fathers.

The Pentagon guy and John Boehner were also portrayed as weak and impotent, and easily beaten down. They may also have to rethink the Second Amendment. (stupid right-wingers)

Nancy Pelosi saves the day. (strong and capable left-wing).

It's an extension of a previous, and apparently on-going attack on the Founders and the Second Amendment (or more relevantly, all who reference or respect them):

http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showth...the-Founding-Fathers-and-the-Second-Amendment

(* Yes, the "Founding Fathers" were all individuals and had many different views. In a generic sense today, and as used here, they are pretty much always associated with right-wing and/or libertarian Constitution-centric groups.)