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Top 10 Most Savage SNL Impressions


they say imitation is the sincerest form
of flattery but these clips beg to
differ this president’s policies have
made them worse as this next chart
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this list we’re looking at the most
brutal unapologetic and occasionally
exaggerated impressions of politicians
and celebrities on the studio 8h stage
I’m not backing down you sons of bitches
I don’t know the meaning of the word
number 10 Justin Bieber by Kate McKinnon
yes this impersonation is savage but
MacKinnon self-professed method behind
pulling off the perfect Justin Bieber
impression isn’t exactly a compliment to
the singer either it’s looking like a
puppy who just piddled
and is sort of sorry about it both the
physicality of the role and the dialogue
are hilarious to watch as MacKinnon
nails the young pop stars cockiness with
pouts and poses while perfectly
undercutting that image with some
particularly childish lines and actions
Oh Steve I don’t party as much because
I’m a man now I got like five little
moustache hairs and I’m bringing them
all for you girl
it might be an exaggerated impression
but it’s absolutely without fault from a
comedic standpoint proving once again
that McKinnon’s comedy skills know no
bounds I couldn’t afford a hotel room
because I’m like a poor carpenter on my
own
number nine Kanye West by crispbread all
eyes turned to SNL when we learned of
Kanye’s meeting with the 45th president
and boy did they deliver yeah that’s
right I flew it using the power of his
hat Chris red had big shoes to fill in
taking over this role from Jay Pharoah
and he did not disappoint his impression
is uncanny
perfectly capturing everything from
Kanye’s intonation and mannerisms to the
unpredictability of what he might say or
do next but I really have a high IQ I’m
a stable genius I’ve got a big brain and
I got the best worst SNL didn’t have to
look too far for inspiration for this
sketch either has the material pretty
much writes itself
however Reds hilarious impression just
reminds us that a chat with yeh can be a
tad surreal number 8 Kellyanne Conway by
Kate McKinnon SNL may have been ruthless
with their Kellyanne Conway impression
but there’s no denying it got people
talking I love Trump and I believe in
Trump and the reason I joined his
campaign is because I thought that he’s
going to be present for all people
really that’s really what you thought
Kellyanne has the tiresome job of
excusing all of President Donald Trump’s
outrageous behavior and mccannon does an
impeccable job of dodging questions and
inventing her own narrative as conway
often seems to do audiences have seen
the job take its toll on McKinnon’s
Kellyanne over the last few years
culminating in a fatal attraction style
sketch that some claim went a step too
far
what if I do a free commercial for
Ivanka shoes but if anyone sums up the
media madness surrounding the Trump
administration
it’s Kellyanne Conway and McKinnon has
her down to a tee okay so Berto Rico
actually was worse before hurricane
and the hurricane actually did blow some
buildings back together and I don’t know
why Elizabeth Warren won’t tweet about
that number seven Janet Reno by Will
Ferrell this one has a weird premise
with Will Ferrell playing the former
attorney general hosting a teen dance
show in her basement
Farrell plays her is a powerful force to
be reckoned with highlighting her
strongest assets and personality traits
so how does it feel to be interviewed by
the Attorney General of the United
States the job you only dreamed about
having it must feel like crap even
surrounded by dancing teens this Reno
doesn’t let up from her role as Attorney
General and her special guests only add
to the hilarity maybe having Will
Ferrell prance around in a dress dancing
awkwardly and emphasizing a manly
quality isn’t the most respectful way to
portray her but she reportedly took it
well even becoming a fan my conscious is
so clean number six Monica Lewinsky by
Molly Shannon when Monica Lewinsky made
headlines in the 90s
SNL decided to turn away from the
obvious Lolita parody and instead
present us with an immature young lady
who simply got caught up in the
whirlwind of politics and you know I can
only give my exclusive interview to one
not only does Molly Shannon’s portrayal
of her often collapse into nervous
giggling she also comes across as
self-centered attention seeking and not
particularly concerned with the
consequences for breakfast I can have a
couple of peaches and a color it was a
pretty unforgiving impression at the
time and it hasn’t aged gracefully
making it even more brutal in hindsight
number five Sean Spicer by Melissa
McCarthy it was almost a shame when Sean
Spicer left the White House as it
brought an end to Melissa McCarthy’s
hilariously brutish impression the
president reportedly didn’t like a woman
playing a man in his administration
which egged SNL on into bringing us Kate
McKinnon unforgettable impression of ex
Attorney General Jeff Sessions now
that’s a recall and response column
my catchphrase yeah yeah it’s yeah I
noticed he said that a lot
however McCarthy Spicer takes the spot
on our list for her loud angry and
boisterous impression and constant
willingness to wage war with the media
while Spicer took it well he also
thought McCarthy could tone it down a
notch number four Sean Connery by
Darrell Hammond celebrity jeopardy is
one of Saturday Night Live’s most
beloved sketches and Daryl Hammonds
unforgettable performances Scottish
actor Sean Connery played a huge role in
cementing its place both in SNL history
for some reason Hammonds Connery is
crude brutish antagonistic and like all
of his opponents somewhat dim-witted
ones a sick duck I can’t remember how it
ends but your mother’s a whore he
deliberately mispronounces phrases and
always has a your mom joke on hand for a
disapproving Alex Trebek played by Will
Farrell
we’re not sure what Connery did to
deserve this as the impression is far
from flattering but we wouldn’t have it
any other way
number three sarah palin by Tina Fey SNL
is great at nailing political parodies
in Tina Fey’s portrayal of former Alaska
governor Sarah Palin was such a hit that
it won her an Emmy for her efforts I’d
also like to give a shout out to the
third graders of Gladys Woods Elementary
who were so helpful to me in my debate
prep Bay pokes fun at Palin’s beauty
pageant days lack of political prowess
and misplaced use of colloquialisms
wrapping it all up in an accented voice
that drills itself into your head Faye
has reprised this role on several
occasions even in front of former
governor Palin herself it’s all in good
fun of course and never fails to make us
laugh but it is undeniably one of SNL’s
when I haven’t decided what I’m gonna do
but I’m probably gonna run for president
number two Donald Trump by Alec Baldwin
Alec Baldwin has become an honorary
member of the SNL cast with his
hilariously spot-on impression of the
president this man is clearly unfit to
be commander-in-chief he is Trump’s
distinctive look as well as his high
profile and numerous eccentricities
provide the perfect material for an SNL
parody but it’s Baldwin’s precise
delivery of his lines not to mention his
Trump isms and an uncanny resemblance
that makes his portrayal so popular he
says climate change is a hoax invented
by China it’s pronounced China while
Trump has called the impression quote
terrible legions of viewers disagree
when Baldwin isn’t around to cover
Trump’s latest controversial remarks
slick-talking Donald Jr and a slow Eric
take guest spots at The Weekend Update
desk for a similarly scathing treatment
it’s good to be back here at SNL
Saturday night liberals before we unveil
our number one pick here are some
my fate boom you’re prettier than me no
way there was so much prettier than me
Alexa you are kendall Jenner no you have
to work we have work to do I’m the bitch
I’m serious
bitch I’m more serious number one George
W Bush by Will Ferrell Will Ferrell’s
George W Bush comes across as likable
while simultaneously reminding audiences
of all the reasons why George W Bush was
so controversial and heavily criticized
there was utterly no legal or military
justification for this strike he
portrays the former president as dopey
simple and painfully misinformed the
accent language and mannerisms all feel
incredibly accurate and adding insult to
injury this goofy portrayal rarely
failed to make audiences laugh ready or
not here I come
you can’t hide
we’re gonna find you and make you love
me there’s a little something from The
Fugees the Bush presidency was also a
perfect opportunity to bring back Dana
Carvey nails pretty much any impression
but whose overblown George Bush Senior
will always hold a special place in both
the SNL archives and our hearts what
about social security should be very
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