At one conservative website (no need to name it, link below), there is talk of pitching Fox executives on a hilariously terrible-sounding plan to take on the left in the “culture wars” by creating their own Saturday Night Live alternative. One that wouldn’t be based in New York City, rather it would be “Live from Omaha”! No, I’m not even kidding. From that conservative rat hole:
First, don’t try to hide what you’re doing. Bill the show as the red state alternative to Saturday Night Live and broadcast it on the same night at the same time. Be a direct competitor and follow SNL’s format with a regular cast, a celebrity host and a musical guest in front of a live studio audience.
Second, set it in America’s heartland. Omaha, Nebraska would be ideal. And give it a similar name and branding to SNL. Something along the lines of “Live from Omaha! It’s Another Saturday Night!” would work. If lawyers say that’s too close to SNL, get creative but make sure viewers know exactly what the show is intended to be.
Third, take advantage of all the comedic opportunities SNL passes over on a weekly basis for purely partisan reasons. Hammer Democratic leaders like Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer. Parody CNN and MSNBC in the same way that SNL delights in making fun of FOX News. Chris Cuomo and Brian Stelter are walking comedy skits just waiting to happen. Have you ever wondered why they’re not an object of ridicule on SNL? There are countless other possibilities SNL regularly neglects which would send conservative Americans into fits of laughter.
And who would star in such a show? Buckle up for this list of A-listers:
James Woods
Ann Coulter
Greg Gutfeld
Sarah Palin
Adam Baldwin
Future potential hosts could include Rush Limbaugh, Adam Carolla, Ben Shapiro, Joe Rogan, Michelle Malkin, Nick Searcy, Kimberly Guilfoyle, Jon Voight, Dennis Miller, Angie Harmon, Larry the Cable Guy, Dean Cain, Pat Sajak, Tucker Carlson and Mike Rowe, just to name a few.
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And how about musical guests?
How about musical guests? Again, here are your first five episodes:
Kanye West
Trace Adkins
Sammy Hagar
Charlie Daniels
Kid Rock
They can just rotate those musical guests forever … and ever … and ever … and ever. I’m sure conservative crowds love to get down with the keeper of conservative values, Kid Rock!
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Some of their fabulous skit ideas:
Lifestyles of the Rich and Democrat
Mental health tips from Kathy Griffin and Jim Carrey
Bernie Sanders hosts a radio show where he can’t explain the historical failures of socialism to a single caller.
“Lifestyles of the Rich and Democrat”? They throw their full support behind a billionaire and the wealthiest presidential cabinet in U.S. history and that’s the road they wanna go down on their alternative SNL show?
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Quite frankly, I’m laughing already and I’m all in on this show. More conservative cowbell, baby!
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