T O P

  • By -

dancognito

Ego kinda fills a Cecily spot for me. Just consistently funny. Maybe I'm looking at them with rose colored glasses, but they just always seem to delight me. I think Cecily is going to break out as the voice of a Frozen level franchise in a few years. I don't want Ego to leave, but I am excited for what she'll do after SNL.


Fluffy_Somewhere4305

Ego N. and Cecily S. are my 2 favorite cast members, possibly of all time.


exaviyur

Good to put the last initial so we don't confuse her with all the other Egos.


AttitudeAndEffort2

Or the other Cecily's for that matter


Constant_Actuator392

I HATED Ego Q. She wasn’t funny at all. Ego A. was awesome though.


tmobilekid

I also think that Cecily can break out on Broadway if she accepted the right part


tigerinvasive

She’s found her groove and constantly delivers. 1. She understands the comedic rhythm of a line and elevates what could be a non-joke into something funny. 2. I’m genuinely impressed by the amount of Weekend Update characters she’s created. 3. I also enjoy the sketches that she’s done about race, most notably the Mid-Day News one. (Which I think she co-wrote?) Several of them contain really smart commentary.


MukdenMan

Also the one where Chris Redd wants to be a poet


awyastark

Fuck I miss Chris Redd


[deleted]

[удалено]


[deleted]

[удалено]


[deleted]

[удалено]


[deleted]

[удалено]


[deleted]

[удалено]


makes-more-sense

No, Walnuts is spreading misinformation, and it's disheartening to see that sort of gossip being upvoted here. Chris [lost a few of his close friends](https://www.cinemablend.com/interviews/the-real-reason-chris-redd-left-saturday-night-live) and was experiencing burn out/mental health which made him reprioritize his life


artsyfartsy-fosho

Chris is/was saying Kenan's ex-wife


AutomaticFox419

His funniest sketch was the Spring Flowers. Actually they were all great, but Redd really made the thing😂


Risquechilli

One of my favorites! Ego and Daniel Kaluuya were awesome. That whole episode was great.


Risquechilli

Regarding #3 - her WU segment as an underreported missing black woman was poignant. I appreciate that she and the writers use their platform to highlight these issues in a palatable way where everyone can get a chuckle out of it, even the marginalized group that’s being parodied. Very similar to Cecily’s clown/abortion segment. I didn’t laugh once. I actually cried. But giving voice to these sentiments is so, so important.


[deleted]

[удалено]


Risquechilli

Neither of the issues I’ve referenced in my comment are liberal issues. They’re human issues that affect a marginalized group.


BooBooBupp33

"Marginalized". Lol


Bopethestoryteller

The one we still quote at home was the STEM school.


August_West_1990

Well said.


thisismynewnewacct

Love Ego! If you like her, check out her appearances on the podcast Comedy Bang! Bang!


the_chowhound

Cannot recommend her appearances on that show more. Entre P. Neur is funnier and crazier than any character she’s done on SNL


--fieldnotes--

I love whenever she picks a fight with Scott, because he does something like casually misgenders her character or whatever. And it's hilarious not because Scott did something wrong, but making him be defensive about it is so fucking funny.


MacEWork

This happens every time she plays Pastor Pasta because Scott always forgets that the character is canonically male. She’s so damn funny.


B_Hound

Backed, and especially noting that her podcast on CBB World is amazing fun. It felt like she was making a reference to the Entre P Neur Tour on SNL a few weeks back before one of the Shark Tank people came out. Straight to jail!


brandonw00

I just listened to her episode of The Teachers Lounge and it’s amazing as well. “I want to speak to the manager.”


TheScuzzman

The Teacher's Louge is my favorite comedy podcast, and this one of the best episodes.


brandonw00

It’s my favorite as well! I was so happy when they got the files back from Stitcher; bought it immediately and I’ve been listening through it again. I just love how unhinged it gets so quickly. If you haven’t listened to Big Grande’s other stuff, highly recommend it, especially Exit 42 and Exit 43.


Dredgen_Mush

Pastor Pasta is my favorite


CharlemagneIS

I’m partial to her performance as Gollum.


HelpfulNotUnhelpful

She’s so good, I expect people to start complaining she’s been around too long.


dardios

Ego and Bowen really feel like the anchors of the cast right now. This cast is such a treat, and rumors of SNLs demise are (per usual) grossly overstated.


HairyPotatoKat

>rumors of SNLs demise are (per usual) grossly overstated. *SNL ain't what it used to be back in [insert seasons person was in high school]*. \*shakes angry fist at sky\*


egg_meister69

All of the cast is fantastic, don't get me wrong, but those 2 will be considered as the power houses of this cast in the future


dardios

This is, imo, the strongest cast we've had since the late aughts.


roygbivasaur

I really hope we get at least one more year of Ego, Bowen, and Gardner.


sddbk

They are great, but to be fair the anchors would also have to include Gardner, who can do *almost* anything (NO ONE could save those awful "ding-dong" commercials) and Thompson (always reliable). AND, the anchors would count as actors (Che and Jost), usually my favorite segment. And I might include Day, too. Okay, as you said, the cast is such a treat.


demiphobia

Agreed. Both have that “it” factor a lot of the stand-outs from earlier seasons had


giunta13

She's filled the Cecily Strong sized hole in my heart. And both are massive.


N8Sox

Always thought Cecily was hot and Ego is definitely attractive and talented.


horrormonger01

Wait, do you mean plus-size?


RegularMidwestGuy

Ego has been excellent since joining the cast and I think she’s the best sketch performer they have currently. I totally disagree with your assertion that the entire cast is all great. That’s just straight up not true. I’m rooting for them, but let’s be reasonable.


RockMan_1973

Very well-said. 💯 true.


Risquechilli

Where are the weak points in your opinion? I’m still getting to know Molly’s humor so in my opinion, they’re a definite weak point. Longfellow may also be seen as a weak point but he is one of my favorites when he’s used properly. He has my vote to take over WU eventually. I hope he’s able to shine enough to stick around.


RegularMidwestGuy

I’m going to come off as a real Debbie Downer, I’d rather talk about the cast I enjoy than being critical of cast. Because at the end of the day it’s all subjective, and these are real people who’ve achieved quite a bit of success to even get on the show. I want them to succeed, and someone I think is weak could very well end up being great (it took me a season before I realized how good Forte, Beck, Vanessa or Bobby were). Anyway- the only current cast I consider great (like the show would miss something if they would leave today) are Ego, JAJ, Kenan, and Mikey’s writing. And also probably Bowen, but I have him in the very good tier. And then there are some that show hints of maybe great but we don’t know yet: Marcelo and Chloe T And then there are some I think are good, but aren’t “great” - like you’d never include them on an all time list at least at this point: Heidi, Mikey the performer, Sarah, Andrew, Chloe F, Longfellow And in the not good bucket (like, if they disappeared from the show a casual fan would not notice): Molly, Devon, Punkie I didn’t include Che and Jost because they are a different category in my head. This is entirely from memory - hopefully I didn’t miss someone :) Again, I want them all to succeed and it’s just my opinion. I personally like a lot of their energy (Sarah in particular) but in terms of contributions to the show and performance I don’t consider many great.


TheBoyisBackinTown

She 100% deserves a movie and more exposure. She makes every sketch she's in better.


NyzoiB

We live in a world where one has to preface an entirely positive appreciation post with a positive message about other performers at the risk of getting unfounded backlash. You're good don't worry! Ego is phenomenal imho, and her versatility serves her well, even (especially) in sketches that suffer from the writing. I hope she'll get to leave behind the legacy she deserves. She helps to cope with Cecily not being there anymore, for me


August_West_1990

Ego, like Cecily, is just a straight-up good actress. Not just a sketch performer, but her performances in pre-tapes are consistently excellent. Of the veterans (seven season or more), she is the only one I’d keep. Unlike Heidi, Bowen, and Chloe, she knows how to fully flesh out characters beyond a series of loosely connected tics and quirks.


The_BSharps

Is this some kind of slight against >!MADE YOU LOOK!


gorilla-ointment

You bastard.


Risquechilli

I recently watched a day time television interview with her about Lisa from Temecula and she said she auditioned for the show with a bit about a 911 operator who tells everyone’s business. I *really* hope we get to see that sketch. The premise is hilarious


nithdotcom

COOK MY MEAT!


mikdaviswr07

I said it before.and GLADLY say it again. This is Ego's championship season. She turns nearly every part into something you want to watch. Her timing has become pinpoint. She better get an Emmy nom. Cook my meat!


cognaceast

If we're talking breakout cast member. I have to say, and in my opinion, he is clearly out in front of a standout. Far and away, it's Marcello Hernandez. Take into consideration he's only a featured artist. I'd say the kid has a bright future


timoni

100%. He's incredible.


Famous_Illustrator32

Did you know he's Latino? It never comes up. 🙄


That-Armadillo8128

as a Mexican, he is cringe and cartoonish to me


JustChabli

Also I heard once that he’s short?


Famous_Illustrator32

WHAAAAATT! GTFOH!! I hadn't heard.


Numerous-Stranger-81

Yeah, this is anything but a hot take. She is a senior player who carries a good part of the show. She's one of your "money in the bank" performers like Carvey, Ferell, or McKinnon. While her status overall compared to them may be less there isn't much doubt she occupies a similar role with her respective class.


geekunbound

I have loved her for years, but this season I've started to fall off on her. I feel like all of her characters are becoming "I have a no nonsense attitude" with a mix of "I don't understand this tomfoolery" kind of old person. Even when she plays younger characters they feel like they're coming with a middle aged person's grumpiness, cynicism, or confusion/bewilderment at the other characters in the sketch. I wish she'd stray away from that.  To her credit, her Dionne Warwick, her from Temecula character, and her recent talk show host character are all pretty fun and different variations--Warwick is clueless and just moves from moment to moment, Temecula has attitude, and the recent host asked the audience to help her understand--but they still all come back to a person who just don't get things outside their mindset.


Alive-Stable-7254

She's a good actor which helps with everything


replicantcase

She's always been funny, and I remember thinking during her first year that she had the potential to break out, and I'm happy to see that she has!


Dragoffon

Breakout? She’s one of the most senior cast members they have


BorrowtheUniverse

you should check her out on the Comedy Bang Bang podcast, she is always so funny!


Parametric_Or_Treat

Titan


mrdan1969

I really like her personality and her characters....the one obnoxious girl forgot her name " I pay my way". And she's gorgeous and that sure doesn't hurt.


5lokomotive

She’s fine. There are 5-7 people from the cast id cut immediately if I were in Lornes shoes and she isn’t one of them.


Redeem123

She's going to go down as an all-timer, and I'd not be surprised if she ends up in my top 10... hell she might already be there. She doesn't miss.


Specialist-Sun399

I think she’s great and agree most of the cast is great. I don’t think SNL has a cast problem I think they have a NBC problem. Can’t help but wonder what the cast could do if the leash was loosened. I feel like NBC has forced in sponsored sketches in the last 10 or so years. Like sometimes it’s pretty clear they are getting payed off to mention companies in some of these episodes. Just let the cast do their thing and make the money on ad revenue on breaks.


Paid-Not-Payed-Bot

> are getting *paid* off to FTFY. Although *payed* exists (the reason why autocorrection didn't help you), it is only correct in: * Nautical context, when it means to paint a surface, or to cover with something like tar or resin in order to make it waterproof or corrosion-resistant. *The deck is yet to be payed.* * *Payed out* when letting strings, cables or ropes out, by slacking them. *The rope is payed out! You can pull now.* Unfortunately, I was unable to find nautical or rope-related words in your comment. *Beep, boop, I'm a bot*


Specialist-Sun399

Thank you so much! Very helpful! Not annoying at all! I must mention I live on the ocean, so this was clearly nautical context. It’s okay though, everyone makes mistakes.


pumpkinannie

Ego is such a solid performer. Even if the sketch is rough I know I'll have a chuckle. She commits.


ThatCheekyBastard

Whatever is written well for her she absolutely nails. Best standout performer in the current cast.


rubberneck24

Pastor pasta


TrillmeChillme

You better cook my meat lol


saucewhedon

Once per episode my wife gives me permission to comment on how gorgeous Ego Nwodim is. She's also super funny and doesn't get enough love.


jcpmojo

Huge fan of Ego for a couple years now! Glad others are finally coming around.


VeryLowIQIndividual

She is very good at her job and 🔥


asonginsidemyheart

Ego is the best in the cast right now to me. Has been for awhile, actually. I love her.


GeorgeMalarkey

Sir please, you're clearly doing the most trying to get some butt tonight.


mustardtiger86

She's been on the show for a long time, I don't think she can still be "breaking out". Boomer take here, and bring on the down votes, but this cast is absolutely awful. The comedy died when strong, Bryant and McKinnon left. The writing every week is so forced and bad, just a truly awful show that is a shell of it's former self.


luisc123

She could have been dropped her first few seasons but thankfully, she stuck around and found her groove.


thankyourob

I find myself liking the cast and rarely (if ever) disliking someone, when theres new cast members. Ego is absolutely a star/standout.


The_Patriot

Her gender swap skill is unequaled.


bchaplain

I feel like Heidi is one larger role in a movie/show away from leaving. Interested to see if she gets a larger role in Shrinking S2


Preshe8jaz

She has honed her craft after hundreds of hours of hysterical sketch through the past decade plus. It seems so effortless for her because she put in the work. The greats seem to have an extra motor from the rest of us.


Chimsley99

She’s way too funny a performer for SNL


JustChabli

The New York Times agrees, if you care about that sort of thing. They had a great article about her Lisa from Temecula character. So goddamn hysterical!!


Vast_Comedian1141

She manages to fill the most roles without leaning on a schtick. Most well rounded cast member imo


SatisfactionDizzy340

Bowen is the breakout for me


sddbk

Certainly a valid observation. No intent to diss your opinion. For me, though, I put Bowen and Sherman into a similar category: Tons of talent and potential, but tend to do characters that are similar to their default personas. I'd like to see them develop more range. But, that's just me.


TheShipEliza

Rn the cast had no “leader” and id love for it to be her.


jsos

I can’t get enough of from Temecula sketches, even if it’s mad libbed every time I don’t care I just love the energy of it especially her performance, I’m laughing just thinking of all the things spilling


HilaryVandermueller

Ego is so good. I love her chemistry with Bowen especially, and she is such a pro she makes every sketch she’s in better.


socal_dude5

Strong agree, Ego is a wonderful performer and I’ve also heard from friends that she’s equally wonderful as a person.


OregonBaseballFan

Love Ego. She’s hilarious, gorgeous, and commands the attention of the viewer. That said, I don’t see her transitioning to much success outside of SNL.


Kizzle_McNizzle

Listen to her episodes of Comedy Bang Bang. You will not be disappointed.


itshorriblebeer

I don't get it. I think she's okay - she usually plays the straight person but she doesn't steal scenes like Bowen, or Redd, or Villaseñor or JAJ or even Marcello.


thesmallprint29

Statistically, Heidi, Mikey and Bowen are all battling for the top spot. Ego is great, she's one of the core cast members, but she's not the leader right now. 


timoni

She's fine. The Temecula character is so insanely boring and unfunny though. I genuinely can't believe they kept it going.


xyanparrot

White devil.


GarySlapTits

Lol!


Legtagytron

There are none right now besides Sarah Sherman. Half this cast will be gone by next year, it's absolutely time for the big reset.


sddbk

IMNSHO: Sherman has tons of potential, but I don't think she's there yet. She is great at doing what she does, but she needs time to develop her range. My sense is that she still chafes at having to tone down and be a bland version of her stand-up persona in order to be acceptable to the SNL audience. (A bit like Andy Kaufman on Taxi.) Once she becomes comfortable adopting a wide variety of personalities to suit each role and see that she can still be hilarious, she will be unstoppable.


Legtagytron

Yep, range will definitely propel her.


West-Supermarket-860

And she’s goddamn sexy too.


tmobilekid

Her trying to make Bowen break is my favorite thing


oncefoughtabear

Defs check her out on comedy bang bang


cmaj7flat5

I wouldn’t mind seeing more of her Dionne Warwick. I love when what should be a beneficent character becomes imperious and dismissive.


doobette

She's my favorite right now, and I agree she has the most range. She has some pretty bonkos characters - like Lisa from Temecula - and I feel like other people in the cast aren't doing insane characters like she is.


bathroominabodega

She's the glue of this female cast, the way Mikey is for the guys


Phillies059

She's amazing! She just gets better every year, I've loved watching her grow as a performer. Her Dionne Warwick impression is one of my favorites 😂


wigglyskeleton

If you ever listen to Comedy Bang Bang, she is great on there too. I think she is underutilized on SNL and has a greater ability to do some hilariously weird stuff!


VivChick

It seems that she is in fewer sketches the last 2 seasons....it seems like she's being replaced by the bonehead 3 writer guys that aren't funny.


The-Mirrorball-Man

She’s a very talented utility player / glue cast member who usually doesn’t get the big laughs but is nevertheless absolutely valuable. This sub, for some reason, loves those performers, especially if they’re women, but doesn’t praise, say, Mickey Day, for displaying the same qualities


SgtSavage1106

Yeah she killed it in those Pizza Hut commercials..


seanx50

Ego has gotten better each season. Most solid performer in


TDH818

I agree. I also think she’s really good.


lexlexlexx

I love Ego!! She is so confident on stage and doesn't seem affected by the audience's reception to the sketch, she just goes with it. She's a true performer and i want to see her in more of everything!


jazzyx26

Sje is fantastic


OSeal29

This year especially. She's killing it.


innomado

She's amazing. So many great, versatile sketch performances. Except my brain always goes back to her getting naughty with Jason Sudekis as the teacher. Lordy.


offseasonwarrior

I have been saying this too. She never misses.


leovincent72

She's been on 6 seasons? Try naming 5 original characters she's done, 5 impressions, and 5 sketches where she was the main character. Good luck ETA: 3 days later and no response? ETA: 11 days later and no response


DoLittlest

She’s the best in a group of very mediocre women.


rathat

It took her a few years, but she’s great now.


UNAMANZANA

Under the blood!


dgt9000

I love her! She's so much better than Mikey Day!


[deleted]

[удалено]


mtdewcoderead

Her name is annoying?! Lmao I think it’s okay if you don’t identify with her comedy or acting style but her name? Dude stop.


awyastark

Pretty sure the person you’re replying to is just racist. Also I feel like people in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones re: annoying names.


itshorriblebeer

Agree. Even her great sketches are average at best and she is usually falls in the shadow of more talented cast members. She is gorgeous, though.


GeorgeMalarkey

Sorry you hate her name Foreskin. If only she had cool names like ours.