Monkey Trial - SNL

A lawyer (Kenan Thompson) and his client (Melissa Villaseñor) attempt to win a settlement as they face a different kind of judge (John Mulaney).

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[jamespatton]

This is such specific humor it had no right being as funny as it was. props to whoever did the monkey research for this.

[davidwilkinson]

"Let the record show that I am fairly close to completely losing it"

-Me everyday since March 2020.

[bazzlino]

The throwing sand for dominance part! 😂

[psychastheneia]

"Let the record show that this shiny thing was his, and now is mine"
As someone who has worked with primates, I lost it when he viciously grabbed the badge from the officer's uniform

[laurafrakinroslin]

This skit so easily could have failed but it strikes the perfect balance between John Mulaney deadpan standup and ‘that’s just how monkeys are’

[doramen]

As a monkey, I really commend the writers for not making any reference to throwing feces. We in the monkey community are very tired of that stereotype.

[charlestoncooper]

john mulany is the only person with the right buttoned up presence and delivery to do this bit imo

[joser]

My kids are so irritated with this sketch because every time they say, “dad!” I reply with, “no dad. Tango.” and pat my chest.

[SlyDante]

This makes me even more sad that Phil Hartman was taken from us too soon, because I would have loved to see a crossover between Judge Tango & Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer. Clash of the titans right there.

[Bacon__SteezBurger]

“But I did it… I won the juice.”
Is how I’m going to confirm everything I’ve finished when nobody asked

[pegbutwin]

“Let the record show that I am wearing perfume, but I am not fruit.” 🤣🤣🤣

[jacobcardona]

This feels like one of the more original sketches in a while. Absolutely hilarious

[elvistran]

You can be freaking sure the writings gonna be good when Mulaney hosts.

[wmyates]

I truly believe that John Mulaney is *the* only person that could have made this sketch work

[batgurrl]

Cecily really nailed that. You are the alpha. This was so silly yet hilarious.

[DuckiesDad]

This is just stellar. Well written, well casted, and John Mulaney playing it straight is great.

[UGAIMES]

Only John Mulaney could have pulled this off. Would’ve probably fell flat had anyone else attempted it. My favorite sketch of the night!

[thelexicon]

"Let the record show that I am fairly close to completely losing it."

Mood.

[evrybodybecool]

"Also let the record show that I am fairly close to completely losing it." Welcome to parenthood, John!

[VersinKettorix]

Mulaney's amble up to the bench was enough to get me rolling. That walk.