Holy Crapola!

That was seriously the most fun I’ve ever had in my life. Not because I went to it but that was the best SNL show I could have possibly gone to! It was an incredible experience.

You get there about 2 hours before the show, wait in line for about 40 minutes and then they slowly start letting everyone in. They have metal detectors I guess to keep the crazies from going postal on the cast, I dunno. After an awkward elevator ride you arrive at the famous SNL hall with the walls plastered with pictures from past cast members and memorable hosts. My favorite portrait was one of the original cast with Dan Aykroyd and Chevy Chase in it.

You slowly make your way down the hall and like an oasis in the middle of the desert and a light at the end of the tunnel (could I possibly come up with more clichés?) you make it to the famous studio 8H. And let me tell you, it is tiny. I mean we’re talking way, way smaller than what it looks on TV.

There are security and staff people all over the place directing traffic. They promptly send you to your seat with the band already in full swing warming the crowd. Those guys are as tight as can be. The SNL band is probably the most underrated part of SNL but they are truly a staple of the show and it was a trip seeing them and hearing them live. The band alone is worth the trip.

So Jenny and I are already jumping in our seat from the excitement when Don Pardo comes out. All 90 years of age of him jumps onto the stage and welcomes the audience and introduces Jason Sudeikis. Along comes this “bald” guy and it’s apparently Jason who was in the middle of his “Joe Biden” get-up. He starts doing some stand-up and he is freakin’ HILARIOUS. Then out of the blue he introduces Kristen Wiig and Fred Armisen and before he can even finish saying their names Kristen and Fred (with guitar on hand) jump onto the stage and start rocking out a sweet version of Blondie’s One Way or Another! I already knew Kristen was a nifty singer but I had no clue Fred could SHRED it on guitar. The dude took command of the stage with Slash-like charisma and cockiness. Kristen threw down an adorable shoulder tilt everytime she went “i’m gonna get you, get you, get you, get you!”.

It’s funny but it almost seems like the best part of the show takes place BEFORE the show even begins.

And soon after, Jason Sudeikis runs in dressed up as Biden and the show begins. You all saw the show so I won’t go into details. But if you thought it was funny just watching it on TV multiply that by 2342343223 times and you’ll understand how it was in person.

Oh, and the whole studio almost threw their shit down when Justin Timberlake came on Weekend Update! Even when Seth announced him I thought it was going to be someone imitating him. It was freakin’ awesome.

Oh, and I take back what I said about me not caring all that much for Beyoncé… I have a whole new respect for that woman after seeing her perform live. Holy smokes, she’s talented. I felt like I came away with a little piece of her soul that she left on that stage. I didn’t mind seeing some grade A booty shakin’ a few feet away from me either.

And obviously Paul Rudd was the best part. The dude was completely relaxed and comfortable and constantly made jokes with the audience and staff in between commercials.

So much other stuff I’m leaving out but I’ll leave it there. An amazing night! One for the books, that’s for sure!