The costume department must have had so much fun preparing for this sketch.

@RideAcrossTheRiver

3 жыл бұрын

What costumes? Janet's?

@DougWolfe

3 жыл бұрын

@@RideAcrossTheRiver Everyone except Janet’s

@RideAcrossTheRiver

3 жыл бұрын

@@DougWolfe Janet dresses very sensibly.

@getawaydriver5363

3 жыл бұрын

Even more of a ball if they were all wearing sweet lil Douglas Wolfe originals.

@ricarleite

7 ай бұрын

More like a nightmare. Cold sweat while they listen to the table read.

I'm from Hungary and I'm discovering SNL just now. And Funkytown Debate is the best. Waking up in bad mood, I just turn on this debate and get funky for my day. Excellent rhytm, background vocals, dancers, and candidates... more Funkytown issues, pleeeeaaasssee!

@m.m.i.9586

2 жыл бұрын

If you like Funkytown, I definitely recommend checking out the SNL “What up with that” skits. They are hilarious, and I’m convinced the characters from them live in the same county as Funkytown. 😄

@zoltanbrenner774

2 жыл бұрын

@@m.m.i.9586 Yeah, I saw all "what up"s several times :)

@m.m.i.9586

2 жыл бұрын

@@zoltanbrenner774 Aww, yay! I’m so happy you have. They are some of my favorites. :)

@karenmiller7218

9 ай бұрын

Hoping Hungary is feeling the funk two years later

@I_Have_The_Most_Japanese_Music

3 ай бұрын

I just came across this and think it's one of the most brilliant things I've ever seen: kzread.info/dash/bejne/ka2ds7qJf7KXidI.html

We demand a sequel to the funky down debates! Classic stuff. Should be way more popular.

@Jack_Rivet

3 ай бұрын

Seconded! I need to know that Funky Town has survived all the pressures facing modern cities, including gentrification, homelessness, crumbling infrastructure and bland indie rock

@nicolejohnson2671

3 ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

@XaraK1

2 ай бұрын

I can't believe the crowd weren't in stitches. This was hilarious! Armisen alone had me crying

Actually, Funky Town politics are pretty substantive: clean water, good schools, and keeping it funky.

@devikwolf

2 жыл бұрын

Shag carpets in the streets, too.

@blueheronprairie

2 жыл бұрын

We need more funk. The news is horrible

@christophersteele5709

Жыл бұрын

Better than flint

@Chunkboi

Жыл бұрын

Their schools must look like old episodes of the Electric Company. Literacy scores must be through the roof.

@marks.3303

Жыл бұрын

@@Chunkboi In other words, just like actual grade schools between 1970-1975. I started kindergarten in 1973. It was funky.

I can't believe after 8+ years I'm just now seeing this sketch.

@JJs_playground

3 жыл бұрын

Same. Lol

@georgemason4921

3 жыл бұрын

Ikr

@francesjarvis884

3 жыл бұрын

Me too!

@RideAcrossTheRiver

3 жыл бұрын

I can't believe a woman like Abby Elliott exists. Alternate universe sexy.

@MoltenPlastic

3 жыл бұрын

Crazy how this flew under the radar. Like some kinda funky bird or something.

This sketch is just perfect, even to the minor characters like Cold Gibblet Gravy or Diaper Jones. Just amazing.

@ruthv2352

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah well, the actors everyone one of them were absolutely awesome, these were thee best years, best skits, they had Jay, Kristen Andy, Taran, Jason, Bill, Fred, Nassim, was nuts you simply couldn't keep it b together was too funny, the writers too were different, so....

@coleramos977

3 жыл бұрын

Don't forget Freaky Franky

@yuufeternal5837

3 жыл бұрын

Diaper Jones is based on "Star Child" from Parliament Funkadelic. Aka Gary Shider (rip)

@RideAcrossTheRiver

3 жыл бұрын

The Giant Wig. Neeer neet noop.

@marshwetland3808

3 жыл бұрын

@@yuufeternal5837 I've listened to it hundreds of times and never figured out why someone seemed to be saying diaper. 🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂

Funk culture is probably the best subculture ever created and it desperately needs to make a return. 80s neon is cool and all but there's something pure about Funk that hits your soul!

@RobGradyVO

3 жыл бұрын

ITS ON ITS WAY BACK! Look at Bruno Mars and Anderson Paak, not to mention Daft Punk, Pharell and Mark Ronson

@daisyunderwood1002

3 жыл бұрын

Amen to that!

@jasminehouston-burns1691

3 жыл бұрын

You can also check out "We Don't Funk Till After Dark"

@hellokittyangel211

3 жыл бұрын

Only if it’s P-Funk other than that I don’t want it back, jk lol.

@BeeBwakka

3 жыл бұрын

@@hellokittyangel211 nah you right tho, make my funk the P-Funk!

Okey but Kristen's entrance is highkey cool af

@momo-cchi5978

3 жыл бұрын

It sure was😂

Doctor Silky Delicious should run for mayor of Flint, Michigan

@RobGradyVO

3 жыл бұрын

Might even Bring back the Flint Tropics

@oliverk.8312

3 жыл бұрын

Write him in

I love each time we get to see Kristen Wiig dance in skits. She's always got the moves and the grooves -on point!

@jon123etc

Жыл бұрын

Omg i sooo want to see Shasta Taffy from What’s up with that become a recurring character!

In Funkytown they actually WANT to clean up the water. Funky town: 1, Real politics: 0.

@jasminehouston-burns1691

3 жыл бұрын

I know, my first thought was Flint, MI

@kb2x172

3 жыл бұрын

Yooo he could be the mayor of Flint, Michigan in a heartbeat. 😂🤣

@gabrielduarte3904

3 жыл бұрын

they not just wanted clean water, they GOT clean water aaand nice schools!! so FT: 2 RP 0

@jakepullman4914

3 жыл бұрын

@@gabrielduarte3904 Don't forget about them butts getting bigger. That's 3:0 for me, I'm ready to move to Funkytown.

@realbeautyness25

3 жыл бұрын

THEY CLEANED UP THE WATER BUT WENT OVER BUDGET AND THEY GOT DISCO BALLS IN THEIR PARKS YO THAT IS FUNKY 😭

Directions to FunkyTown Is easy too just take the Freeway of Love till you get to Boogie Wonderland

@RahduDrahkqul75

3 жыл бұрын

@@chocolatecosmos1424 If you don't want a ticket you better move on. If you break the law you gotta pay your dues. Ain't much better if you play it by the rules

@AdultThirdCultureKid1971

3 ай бұрын

Heck, yeah! 😊

@garybryant9097

2 ай бұрын

Getting around town quickly is pure Fantasy

Kristen wig's entrance is so epic

@Hellwyck

3 жыл бұрын

Wiig

@Gemmie-mb1ou

3 жыл бұрын

She's got the moves. Hahaha!

@DerekWrites

3 жыл бұрын

Usually when she dances like that she has a cowbell in her hand.

@rolivas303

3 жыл бұрын

I was actually waiting on her to pull out that triangle.

@paulcanis6297

3 жыл бұрын

That is some dance that only exists in her head. Years go by, Kristen Wiig still gets me. The fact she is just one talented person in this skit ... good times.

Usher @ 2:05 pimp dance is amazing :) Love it!!

@beuxjmusic

7 жыл бұрын

Not a big Usher fan, but he was smooth as a mufasa in this...

@carlplz00001

7 жыл бұрын

Beux J ya, thanks to Usher once i got laid hahaha 👍🏿

@Lanearndt

3 жыл бұрын

That's Usher?! Everything about what he did here is perfect! His moves, his wardrobe, his delivery, his pitch, his charm, the slick timing of the sunglasses switch!

@jaspsalmaison2421

3 ай бұрын

Usher is actually doing a “Locking” move. A popular style of dance to funk that still exists.

Kenan’s backup dancers were jammin’ & those outfits brought bk memories of girls @ clubs

@martijn_yt

3 ай бұрын

They were really fun(ky) ! sorry, couldn't resist 😂 (I'll let myself out) But I also thought they were great. We're they cast members ? I didn't recognize them

I love all the names & the costumes & the singing. Funky music made this skit so fresh.

I don’t even know where to start. This skit is flawless.

Kate McKinnon's crazy eyes!!! Lmao!! XD

@arguseyed9982

5 жыл бұрын

Making love with the camera. Totally stealing the show.

@arguseyed9982

5 жыл бұрын

@burteriksson No, i am definitely talking about Kate. And this is not about being sexy, but grabbing the attention. I dont know about you but i barely noticed the other girl and the dude. All i cared is what she was doing.

@lumideo1

4 жыл бұрын

That's a constant with Kate

@drkskwlkr

4 жыл бұрын

Kate is a supernatural creature from another galaxy. But, ironically, in this clip I really noticed Abby Elliott for the first time 😊

@camogrrl

4 жыл бұрын

burteriksson your xenophobia is showing

I think it's about time for the next Funkytown Debate.

@mglatfelter2549

Жыл бұрын

Full agreement here from 2022!!

God, this skit is perfection.

@amypieterse3706

4 жыл бұрын

how do i get FUNKYTOWN citizenship?

@Talex-vu4iu

3 жыл бұрын

Dalyan D. is one sexy mother! Brickhouse 😍

This is precious. It's rather stunning for me when realizing that this aired nearly _nine_ years ago. I remember this episode for Will Ferrell supposedly having a cold at the time. What a trouper! Also, Broadway Sizzles from this outing is a real treat too for Mr. Ferrell's singing.

We need a funkytown in 2020.

@imari2305

3 жыл бұрын

I agree!!

@spiderpig9777

3 жыл бұрын

even more in 2021

@RideAcrossTheRiver

3 жыл бұрын

@@spiderpig9777 We can always get more funk-ay, tho we are already funk-ay

@batya7

3 ай бұрын

More so, even MORE in 2024 !

this sketch is so good, i am surprised its not that well known

It's a lie! I just got freaky with Janet!!! 🤣🤣🤣 Perfection

I would vote for literally any of these instead of the choices we currently have!

Every country needs a minister of Kung Fu. that is how we'll fix this world.

Kate's face expression really got me LOL

This brought back memories of when I saw the Mothership Connection concert at the Fox Theater. 😁

@1ACL

3 жыл бұрын

Nice

I like Mr. Galactic Fantastic’s outfit, especially the hat can cape.

That's what I, a german, see when I follow US politics. Far more entertaining than it should be.

@Kaddywompous

3 жыл бұрын

I, an American, yearn for the days of less entertaining politics.😔

@gustavgnoettgen

3 жыл бұрын

@@Kaddywompous Me too now. The last year was enough to giggle, and too much beyond.

@archangle2988

3 жыл бұрын

@@gustavgnoettgen When i heard that Friedrich "Fotzenfritz" Merz will take another shot at chancellor i yearnd for the option to vote for the pink wig .....

@gustavgnoettgen

3 жыл бұрын

@@archangle2988 The pink wig?

@archangle2988

3 жыл бұрын

@@gustavgnoettgen the proposed vice mayor Captain Catfish was having in his shadow cabinet?

I love Abby Elliot's subtle shoulder pops, very fitting.

I think Cold Giblet Gravy is related to Coughy Robinson from the "Worst of Soul Train DVD" infomercial!

@rachelrachel9152

3 жыл бұрын

Yes almost certainly!

@nicolejohnson2671

2 ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

Vanessas robot dance was INSANE! Is nobody gonna talk about that? O_o

@boujatube

3 жыл бұрын

hmmm . I felt it came off as a little mechanical

I'm from Memphis we had a guy named Prince Mongo who ran for mayor every election and was very similar as the Captain. He never wore shoes and claimed he was from outer space.

Can't believe that this is more believable than the actual debates...

@samuelradley1625

3 жыл бұрын

Like a fine wine

Dude's name was Cold Gibblet Gravy!! That's about to be my new gamertag yall lol

@getawaydriver5363

3 жыл бұрын

Cool we were all wondering what your gamer tag was gonna be.

I learned more about a fictional place in a skit than I do about my own town where I live during real debates.

This has to be the greatest sketch I’ve seen from SNL in a while and it’s 12 years old 😅

Can't concentrate on Killam's words with those two dancing behind him

@TCt83067695

6 жыл бұрын

Ashraf Anam the black girl is now a major backup dancer for Beyoncé

@hakimESC

6 жыл бұрын

and the second one?

@TCt83067695

6 жыл бұрын

hakimESC not sure soz

Yessss, how did I miss this and why isn’t the funky town debate a regular sketch during election season!!!!! This is AmAZING!

@Blizzard0fOz93

2 жыл бұрын

It’s because Funkytown only rises from the mists every 500 years, and when it recedes, those who visit return to the outside world with no real recollection of its existence. Only with the advent of recording technology did we have any real proof of its existence.

There’s nothing about this skit I don’t love

@realbeautyness25

3 жыл бұрын

My son is on the debate team and WANTS A FUTURE IN POLITICS I WILL SEND HIM THIS VIDEO AS A CASE STUDY PREP 👍🏿

@asylumchoir4586

3 жыл бұрын

Dearest realbeautyness25, Please, give him the best of our Funk, and keep us posted!!! ✨🕊

@RideAcrossTheRiver

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, we are funkay, but we can get more funkay

Apparently, this skit started with the question: "What if Funky Town was an actual place?" If only . . . Then I'd get my ticket punched and get on down to Funkytown!

They should have a Funkytown debate every year

i am voting for MORE DISCO BALLS in public parks.... we need more grooviness in public places.

Another piece of SNL gold.

The characterization in this skit is amazing!!

Cold Giblet Gravy's delivery was on point and funky... Bobby Moynihan got soul!

4:20 Kristen Wiig's dancing is everything

@reeee7607

3 жыл бұрын

She was really getting down

@RideAcrossTheRiver

3 жыл бұрын

Only Miranda Sings is more inadvertently kool

Kristen Wiig can move so gracefully.

Kristen's entrance was really cool

@WempajR

5 жыл бұрын

@burteriksson - Except Ghostbusters :-(

@cobrax236

5 жыл бұрын

Actually, her entrance was pretty boring. Vanessas robot Dance was the best!! :D

@j.j.savage9628

3 жыл бұрын

That hand schwiggle after she slides in kills me

@Avonbarksdaleable

3 жыл бұрын

@burteriksson A robot is supposed to be stiff, so she did great lol

MINISTER OF KUNG FU!

@RobotJeeg

7 жыл бұрын

Everybody was kung fu fighting in Funky Town!

@damxcv

4 жыл бұрын

Taste the Turkey

I want to live in Funkytown!

@Qwufi

6 жыл бұрын

yeah yeah yeeeeah me too :D

@ricarleite

3 ай бұрын

It would be maddening and exhausting after a week

I have to laugh at the intro of the third party candidate because her outfit is not formal enough for this debate.

One of my all time fave skits! It's funky, and hilarious!!! Would love to see more of these characters

Armisen's Freaky Frankie clearly chanelling some Alan Vega 😄👌🏻

I love this skit and the Song too much so ocasiónally come back to watch. Love how usher looks having so much fun 🤩

Won't you take me to... Funkytown!

Is Funkytown next to Lazytown. If so I'm moving there

Oh my God, he wasn't lying about bigger butts😂

Giant Wig 2024

There's some nice satire in this. People rather vote and listen to clowns when it comes to politics rather than more boring, but rational and more thoughtful individuals.

@FishoD

7 жыл бұрын

This is what makes world portrayed in movie Idiocracy an utopia. They actually give IQ tests to people and elect the smartest person the post of president. Can you imagine if really only the smartest people were allowed to lead? What a paradise.

@wayzUX

5 жыл бұрын

No man, don't ruin it, it's just funkytown you political freak

@philipsilvanus5490

4 жыл бұрын

@@FishoD Being smart doesn't necessarily equate with acting in a moral way though. And what is morally preferable anyway? Even smart people disagree on politics.

@jerkmaskington5305

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah but didn’t the "mayor" make sure they had clean drinking waters whereas the rational position only talked about finance?

@jasminehouston-burns1691

3 жыл бұрын

Nah, it was just Funkytown on CSPAN.

Simply WOW!!

This whole sketch was fantastic but it’s really “Diaper Jones” for me 😭

I use "Captain Delicious" as my gamertag thanks to this sketch :)

Kate McKinnon is kinda scary..

@irishking1414

7 жыл бұрын

Gist432 yep scary eyes

@najibnajmudin512

6 жыл бұрын

Yep, yet sexy tho

@Hellwyck

3 жыл бұрын

nah, she just fancies women. you'll understand when you're older.

@radekchrabota

3 жыл бұрын

@@Hellwyck I... I think they meant her expression and crazy eyes in this sketch. I don't know what you're talking about

I can't get over how good all their timing is, all on beat , just great

Why do I feel like the needs of the people of Funkytown are considered first and foremost by its public servants, and government of the people, by the people, and for the people has not vanished from the Earth, as long as that Earth is funky?

I don't care how they run the city as long as they... make it funky

1:06 didnt get out of my head -.-

I love the funky music here listening over and over :)

This is genius!

Sooo good!!! This looks like a debate in a mental institution with one contestant is a guard Jannet! XD awesome!!

Best thing i’ve seen in a long time! Make this really come true! I’m moving to Funky Town!

I can see that some dance steps that you guys did are popular now days lol how didn't we notice THAT!! LMAOFF

Extra funky and brings back good memories of growing up in the late seventies - Rose Royce, The Pointer Sisters, Starsky and Hutch, Good Times … .

"giant wig" I laughed cause I thought he said/meant "wiig" like a giant Kristen wiig 😂

This is San Francisco, only without the rhythm...and more gay.

Janet Nichols is the best thing about this sketch

I didn't realize that Kate McKinnon has been on SNL this long.

ego's choreagraphy was damn good!!! It deserved some sort of award

2020 says "This is very relatable"

How did I not remember this one? This is brilliantly unhinged.

Michael “monkey sweat “ James and Bootyskank University - Brilliant!

Why I haven't I seen this skit before? LMFAO!

Another SNL skit where there's just one joke, and it's the premise... However, I happen to love this premise & would happily watch a whole series of Funkytown sketches!

That Janet Nichols does a great Sandra Bullock.

Oh how I wish I lived in Funkytown. Instead I have to live in Amer-a-lago. But not for long!

This is a masterpiece!

2:28 he said Commissioner of Fish Sandwiches

As a native resident, born and raised, of funky town, this is not representative of funky town or its people. Our mustaches are much smaller.

Commission on Fish Sandwiches.

I imagine congress will be like this in 100 years. XD

Man, I love it! It's so perfectly musical!

Are there more of these? Never seen this one; hilarious!

I would unironically be down to live in a place like this irl.

This is how debates should be, more fun and interesting ;)

"It's a lieeeee! I just got freaky with Jaaaanet"

This sooooo funky!

So good love it. Gotta hear funky Town now for several times😀😄

Oh man love this skit, I was moving along with them, ...Freaky, lol!