Kate McKinnon is the Swiss Army Knife of the comedic lineup on “Saturday Night Live.”
From impersonations to from-scratch characters, her comedic versatility cannot be overstated.
Still, her brilliance goes beyond the bounds of partisan puns.
The skit is an example of her ability to channel the physical nuances of the characters she takes on.
As you’re able to see onYoutube, the bit is taped as a fake ad.
This means there’s no live audience reaction to the performance, which levels up the laugh threshold.
McKinnon delivers an unflinching and hilarious performance.
For example, her version of Bieber vacillates between whiny temper tantrums and awkward crotch thrusts.
The ad and McKinnon’s performance are spot on.
Even the Notorious RBG herself loved McKinnon’s impersonation of her, as reported byRolling Stone Magazine.
She chuckled when Totenberg asked her about it and said, “I like the actress who portrayed me.
And I would like to say Gins-burns sometimes to my colleagues.”
Each time she unleashes a “Gins-burn,” she does a campy yet hardcore pop-and-lock style dance.
As expected, it brings the live audience to a roil.
We vote “yes,” because Kate McKinnon is the absolute GOAT.
Her recurring chain-smoking character Ms. Rafferty has us in tears.
The “Close Encounter” skit is definitely the one to save on the home screen of your phone.
It’s been lauded by the likes ofBuzzFeedandThrillistalike, and it’s 100% worth the hype.
Ms. Rafferty is a comedic amalgam of stereotypes, physical devotion to character portrayal, and straight-up unexpected genius.
McKinnon’s character often finds herself in awkward alien abductions.
You know, typical weekday stuff.
Her skit counterparts always have stereotypically existential experiences.
For example, in this first skit featuring the character, she stars alongside Ryan Gosling and Brie Larson.
…they just stared as I peed.
I don’t think I was dealing with the top brass."
