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Michael Phelps on SNL: Video Fail-Proof

Posted Sep 14, 2008 12:25PM By Will Brinson (RSS feed)

Filed Under: TV and Movies, Current Events

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Not everything was a fail on Michael Phelps SNL appearance. For instance, Sarah Palin and Hillary Clinton:

Also not being a total fail was the Michael Phelps Diet skit, which included Jared Fogle.

On the other hand, the Charles Barkley show? Not good. Difficult to tell whose impersonation was the worst. Was it Barkley? Was it Bella? Or was it Phelps doing Phelps?

In fact, the only real saving grace of the show was the digital Space Olympics short by Andy Samberg. And even that wasn't all that great.

When Samberg can't make you laugh, you know you have a loser on your hands.

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

9-14-2008 @ 10:39PM

K said...

Sure he messed up a couple words... but really, he had no funny lines to deliver. I think the fault lies with the writers... they should have been more clever.

9-14-2008 @ 1:38PM

Felicia said...

He is still adorable and very talented.. As a Mom I would still be proud..lol Good luck Mike.....

9-14-2008 @ 1:58PM

jennifer foley said...

i think he did very well. Its a new enviornment and has to be very nerve racking to do live tv. Kudos to u mike!

9-14-2008 @ 2:36PM

Jerry said...

If this guy couldn't swim, nobody would give him the time of day. He looks like a spokesman for special ed>

9-14-2008 @ 6:03PM

Kelly said...

Hey Jerry, of course no one would know him if he wasn't a good swimmer... no one would know Britney Spears if she wasn't a good (well, decent) singer, no one would know Michael Jordon if he wasn't a good basketball player, and no one would know Brad Pitt if he wasn't a good actor (and let's face it, HOT!). So what's your point? He has a talent that you don't have and I don't see anyone asking you to host any big shows like SNL. I think my attitude toward you is coming from the "special ed" comment because that's just wrong on so many levels... first of all, I'm sure you're no looker, but that doesn't mean you have the right to make such a rude comment. i have a 3 year old little girl in Special ed because of a disability and it really isn't funny throwing that around. I just want you to know that for future reference.

9-14-2008 @ 3:29PM

Judy said...

I dont think he was bad at all... what do these armchair critics expect from someone who is doing this for the first time?

9-14-2008 @ 5:01PM

Kateri said...

Don't blame Michael Phelps, SNL has not been funny for a long time. He is a class act, SNL is a sinking ship, good thing Phelps can swim. LOL

9-14-2008 @ 5:32PM

Laura said...

those weren't that bad ... i've seen worse on SNL .... he's a swimmer NOT a comedian! they're supposed to help him be funny by writing funny scripts .... if the scripts aren't funny ... how's he supposed to be .... i think he did pretty good though!

9-14-2008 @ 6:03PM

Kelly said...

I think that Phelps did great. He's no actor, but he did well for what he had to work with. it seems as if his fame has come on quite quickly and he's probably trying to adjust still. I think he just seemed a bit out of place, but he tried. As far as the Tina Fey as Sarah Palin skit, HILLARIOUS! I'm a big McCain/Palin supporter and I still found it funny! That was the big saving grace in the whole show. Fantastic!

9-14-2008 @ 6:12PM

Jenni said...

All I have to say is I loved watching Michael on SNL was funny, He made me and my friends laugh and me being a Special Olympican watching her favorite Male Athlete MIchael Phelps on SNL was the greatest thing that I ever saw.

To An Athlete from another

You Did Great Michael!!!!!!!!!!!

From your #1 Fan

Special Olympican Jennifer R Delaney

9-14-2008 @ 8:44PM

Alyssa said...

Michael Phelps is an amazing athlete and nobody can deny that. So what, he's not an actor, nobody ever said he was! When someone gets 9 gold medals in at Olympic game, then maybe they can criticize!

9-15-2008 @ 1:18AM

loribraun said...

He is totally hot and amazing. He is cute acting silly, stupid, funny, not funny, retarded, frightened, drunk and even on the toilet.
I love him and so do most women (who like sex) in the USA.
GO PHELPS.

9-15-2008 @ 11:20AM

Avis said...

Michael did good for the first try. It's always better to try something better or new. Some people need to realize that the more you criticize someone, the stronger you make them become.

11-19-2008 @ 3:51PM

mm said...

Yes, Michael is still the man of the hour for SNL. You wouldn't made such comment whether good or bad if you didn't watch him, right? Bcuz we are all curious on what he's gonna be like doing this new stuff. Bcuz he rock's America and he's a nice guy and we all love him.

9-15-2008 @ 3:10PM

daisy said...

He's just a kid in a new environment. He did fine considering comedy is not his forte, I have seen much much worse on SNL in the past. I like what Kelli had to say- Congrads to Michael-I just hope he doesnt let the pressure of the media ruin his attitude. He can sure swim though! NO ONE can talk bad about that...

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