SNL

Did you happen to catch Saturday's episode of SNL? Do you even watch SNL anymore? Does anyone? I think they do. I think a lot of people still watch, probably by recording it and watching it on Sunday morning (that is what I do). It seems that many people, however, are loathe to admit that they still like the sketch comedy grandpa.

For the past, oh I don't know, twenty-five years or so, it seems like it has been really en vogue to claim that SNL sucks. That is sort of like claiming to hate a band (they're sellouts!) as soon they start selling some music.

At any rate, I did watch (and enjoy) SNL this week. Taylor Swift pulled double-duty as both the host and the musical guest. Guess what, she's funny. I thought she did a great job from the monologue right up to the sign-off. Her parts the "Penelope" skit, the fake "Twighlight", and the too-close BFF were all inspired. What really made me laugh the most, I think, was her send-up of Kate Gosselin. Come to think of it, those parodies of "The View" are pretty friggin' hilarious.

Kristen Wiig, you rock! You are my new favorite. I already loved you, but your Greta Van Susteren really sealed the deal.

Taylor Swift, you're adorable. You're funny. You can write songs and sing them. You're graceful. I am impressed.