Miscellaneous

Damn. Palin Can't Even Get "SNL" Right

The good thing about the highest rated "SNL" episode in 14 years was that Tina Fey was still hilarious in her impersonation of Palin, and Amy Poehler's Palin rap was, by far, the highlight of the show (Brolin wasn't so bad, either). But, come on: Sarah Palin added nothing. She basically stood there and watched herself get mocked. She made no contribution whatsoever, except for those knee-high leather boots she was wearing at the end of the show (my eyeballs popped a little).

Man: If she'd had the cajones to actually do that Palin rap herself, I wouldn't have switched my vote or anything, but I'd have respected the woman a hell of a lot more. Raising the roof while someone mocks you, however, doesn't exactly make you presidential material. So, boo on Palin.

BWE said it best:

I thought I had respect for you, but now I wonder, is it possible to have respect for someone who so clearly does not respect herself? Because who on earth, with any shred of dignity, would allow themselves to be humiliated like this on live television? Usually we reserve that privilege for reality show contestants. But you're running for Vice President of the United States of America. And no, this is NOT the same as other candidates, past and present, who have successfully poked fun at themselves on the late night comedy circuit (with the end result being that they seem more human and accessible). I've got news for you Sarah: it's not self-deprecation when you allow others to do the deprecating. Especially when that metaphorical ass-raping is taking place just 10 feet away from you while you're boppin' your head, smiling like a dope, and even singing along at points. ... Instead of appearing strong and in control of your own destiny, you looked like a damn fool up there.

Full post as published by Quiz Law on October 20, 2008 (boomark / email).