Saturday Night: Unraveling the Mystery of the Backstage llama!
The Curious Case of the Llama: A Saturday Night Mystery
The new movie, Saturday Night, is a hilarious look back at the early days of Saturday Night Live. But amidst all the amazing SNL references, there’s one super weird detail: that backstage llama! It’s mentioned multiple times; this totally unexpected and totally unexplained occurrence keeps getting mentioned. Now, this is something that even casual SNL fans may just wonder about: Why exactly did that happen? How did that appear in the film and is this some joke about the cast, crew and individuals who worked on the show itself? Let’s dive into this crazily persistent gag that most SNL die-hards already totally get. Get ready for some behind-the-scenes laughs. This might be a hidden storyline detail!
Lorne Michaels' Hilarious Reason (or Lack Thereof!):
Lorne Michaels, that legendary creator of SNL, orders that llama in Saturday Night. But it remains unclear why; a curious decision left completely unresolved. Later, some crew members repeatedly tell Lorne about that llama in the loading bay. Now the reason might seem random, yet viewers should recognize something important; Lorne, and other members involved within Saturday Night Live's actual behind-the-scenes team decided it was merely just really funny; showcasing that humor was the driving force for its creation, hinting toward those very chaotic early years. This unexpected moment was entirely added because of those funny choices involved in that decision.
A Legendary Backstage Gag: Llamas, Showgirls, and Abraham Lincoln
The llama isn't some one-off, folks. Llamas are an ongoing SNL running gag that continued through decades. At some point, this amazing cameo includes, along with this amazing creature, a showgirl, and Abraham Lincoln appearing briefly backstage, highlighting just how many unplanned, chaotic and sometimes simply very unexpected occurrences were happening back in that time period; perfectly characterizing the unusual yet memorable show that it actually ended up being and continues to this day, demonstrating just why those kinds of details are even funny. Those elements are there because it shows the unique nature that is so much a part of SNL's history, and a thing which fans remember about this show's long, crazy history and continued present day existence.
While that gag toned down in the '80s and '90s, Seth Meyers, a big fan, totally revived it; showing its importance; this is exactly why it shows up now and continues to have such a prominent cameo, showing why the film decided this needed inclusion and some further attention!
Conclusion: The Llama Lives On in SNL Lore (and Now, in Saturday Night!)
That llama, seemingly nonsensical, shows a major element from the actual filming. That detail isn’t just a one-off joke; it’s a love letter to Saturday Night Live's weird, spontaneous and hilarious past. Saturday Night wisely uses it and adds that kind of unplanned humor, while cleverly paying homage to an element only really enjoyed through decades of work. Even the simplest things such as those minor behind-the-scenes comedic gags are noteworthy! Those simple, silly moments provide much greater context!
