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John Mulaney is a very popular comedian writer and actor, most famously known for his stand up along with SNL hosting stints. His style of humor is very popular for many demographics, often blending observational, sharp writing with relatable anecdotes.
John Mulaney is a regular on Saturday Night Live with each return creating anticipation from fans. In a recent November appearance a skit that was cut for time showed on their platform and brought a new sense of humor to a very familiar movie theme. These cut skits that come out in between the show's season airings provide a great filler for many avid SNL watchers.
A cut for time skit shows a parody of Christopher Reeve's “Superman” movies but added a new unique humorous take. Mulaney takes on the iconic character Superman and Sarah Sherman is Lois Lane. Chloe Fineman plays a comical role as Lois Lane's quirky roommate which made it a dynamic piece to have showcased online for many of their fanbase.
Chloe Fineman who plays Lois' roommate Glenn Bechamel on the “Superman” skit has become popular due to previous work on SNL using her offbeat character with unique comedic energy. That chaotic energy is a staple of what she portrays in every skit which also made this cameo something that would draw extra attention.
The character who initially started in another sketch which made a return when they added this element to Mulaney’s sketch. Her character was designed to bring disorder into every scene which she delivered when testing the boundaries of a typical Superman moment by pushing the limit of social interactions in a funny way.
Saturday Night Live is getting closer to their 50th anniversary celebration and the series released some skits, trailers and documentary style series leading to the main event. The series has always played a large role in many households over the years making this landmark worth looking into as a very important moment in television.
There has been several elements which have lead to the big anniversary show on February 16 such as showcasing different sketches along with behind the scenes footage and interviews. This allowed many new and old viewers to enjoy all content on the show’s unique evolution through all these years on television.
Mulaney’s hosting position for the show was a huge factor in generating viewership, with an impressive spike in the show’s overall ratings. This demonstrated his presence alone creates great momentum and high quality for the show. This is thanks in part to his personal popularity which made it a major event.
His stint had high viewership that broke several records which put the show in a position it had not seen in many years which included the highest in may of 2001. His success shows he has made an impact in multiple mediums. His appearance for SNL created a positive environment as people wanted to see all he would provide.
A part of what makes Mulaney so unique is how his content addresses everyday absurdities as well as self deprecating elements. This style creates laughter that has been relatable to large populations.
Mulaney is great with delivering everyday topics in his own way. That style has worked as he also shows relatable moments in every day situations and creates humor by highlighting the chaos in our common experiences in life that creates strong opinions within the people.
He uses past moments from his own life as content for skits and monologues. This makes him approachable by also using self deprecation which has helped connect him to his audience and bring a very unique perspective on the television stage and also on his stand up stage show.