Behind the Sketch: Stefon with John Mulaney - SNL

Writer John Mulaney shares the origins of Stefon and how making Bill Hader break became part of the character.

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[snowyalice]

This video has everything. Ed Hardy shirts, character breaks, John Mulaney in a latex outfit.

[alex]

John Mulaney looks and sound so professional but this is his mind

[NotTemptation]

I want Stefon to make an appearance on the late show so bad. We need Seth and Stefon Myers back together again

[melaniedance]

“I used to be a writer here, and now I’m one of the guys talking” UGH MY HEART I AM SO PROUD OF MY TALL CHILD

[ticktockbother]

Biggest takeaway from this: John LOVES Party Monster

[jessn.]

I loved Stefon before I had ever taken my first trip to NYC. After a few trips where my friends and I went around and partied, I realized how hilariously accurate his character was. Even now, there’s a very specific culture in New York City where everyone is trying to make the next “hit” bar or club for tourists to visit. For instance, we went to a bar called “mehanata” for their Ice cage experience. We pulled up in our taxi, and we couldn’t find the entrance to the bar. There was no sign indicating it even existed. We were eventually directed to an unmarked door, where a cover charge was collected. Behind the door were steps. We went down two stories where we eventually reached another ominous black door. It was the entrance to the bar. There were belly dancers everywhere, and club lighting. The “ice cage” was an experience in which you put on authentic soviet uniforms/ hats/coats and one person gets a helmet. You and your friends then go into a walk in fridge with glass siding. You are each given a shot glass made of ice, and the opportunity to take as many shots of vodka as you can in 2 minutes. (I went for the goose and got seven or eight) there was a vomit bucket in the corner. at the end you all smash your shot glasses on the helmet one of your friends are wearing. Then we got TF out of there before the liquor got to us.

[CuriousGoodsJessica]

John Mulaney & Bill Hader are such a hysterical team, Stefon is an amazing character & the way they changed the lines on Bill made it even better. Genius! I never get tired of seeing Stefon!

[TheHedgehogGiraffe]

The best example of John making Bill break I think is the “human roomba” bit when Bill has to say “slide around on your floor eating garbage” and he breaks so hard 😂

[emdabom]

2:39 "(JUSTIN ENTERS AS GAY NIGHTMARE)"

[kinsmed]

Yesyesyesyes. This show has everything.

[MrELN]

I love this. I wish they’d do something like this regularly. Its intriguing to hear the story behind how a certain sketch or character came to be.

[SamRaycraft]

"My girlfriend works at yoshinoya beef bowl"

[chiefbluecloud]

The Sid Applebaum Wikipedia page lists "Jewish Dracula" as his occupation.

[chrisjaybecker]

True story: Shy whispers to Stephon, "My wife works at Yoshinoya Beef Bowl."

[nickc]

3:00 Ok but... John looks hot as hell in that latex

[dionnephillips]

I’ve been to New York one time and I stood in line for standby snl tickets at 5am and managed to make it into the live taping of Bill Haders last episode. Stefan was my favourite character and it was so fun to be able to see it live, I loved everything about it 😊😂

[katief]

I don't know why, the Sydney Applebaum line gets me every time. I could laugh for hours now.

[ninyapinya]

WE LOVE STEFON!!! Seriously, we end up laughing so hard whenever Bill breaks. Thank you for sharing Stefon's origins. :D

[TheEarlyMornin]

Can’t believe John is just hosting the first time😳

[flaviantropy]

*DJ BABY BOK CHOY should play at Coachella*