McCain on Saturday Night Live
John McCain appeared on Saturday Night Live last night. The show opened with a terrific five-minute parody of QVC (Shopping Network). McCain teamed up with Sarah Palin look-alike, Tina Fey.
It’s a very well-written skit using a variety of humor techniques. Here are three of my favorites:
1. The element of surprise. Cindy McCain made an appearance as a jewelry model. My favorite moment in the skit. Backstage she joked: “It’s what I do best. I just stand there. I’m a pro at that!”
2. Sarah Palin (Tina Fey) went Rogue…Palin 2012. And a great topper (the Oprah line).
3. Sarah Palin (Tina Fey) hinted at her $150,000 wardrobe using the trigger of a small gesture instead of a punch word. Less is more!
Also, note that the humor went both directions. Obama/Biden took some hits: Ayers, Town Hall Meetings, Joe Biden, to mention a few.
Why would McCain make multiple appearances on SNL? McCain is right on the mark when he says: “The appearances on Saturday Night Live humanize you.”