Yeah well, the actors everyone one of them were absolutely awesome, these were thee best years, best skits, they had Jay, Kristen Andy, Taran, Jason, Bill, Fred, Nassim, was nuts you simply couldn't keep it b together was too funny, the writers too were different, so....
Seconded! I need to know that Funky Town has survived all the pressures facing modern cities, including gentrification, homelessness, crumbling infrastructure and bland indie rock
I'm from Hungary and I'm discovering SNL just now. And Funkytown Debate is the best. Waking up in bad mood, I just turn on this debate and get funky for my day. Excellent rhytm, background vocals, dancers, and candidates... more Funkytown issues, pleeeeaaasssee!
If you like Funkytown, I definitely recommend checking out the SNL “What up with that” skits. They are hilarious, and I’m convinced the characters from them live in the same county as Funkytown. 😄
@@chocolatecosmos1424 If you don't want a ticket you better move on. If you break the law you gotta pay your dues. Ain't much better if you play it by the rules
Funk culture is probably the best subculture ever created and it desperately needs to make a return. 80s neon is cool and all but there's something pure about Funk that hits your soul!
That is some dance that only exists in her head. Years go by, Kristen Wiig still gets me. The fact she is just one talented person in this skit ... good times.
They were really fun(ky) ! sorry, couldn't resist 😂 (I'll let myself out) But I also thought they were great. We're they cast members ? I didn't recognize them
@burteriksson No, i am definitely talking about Kate. And this is not about being sexy, but grabbing the attention. I dont know about you but i barely noticed the other girl and the dude. All i cared is what she was doing.
That's Usher?! Everything about what he did here is perfect! His moves, his wardrobe, his delivery, his pitch, his charm, the slick timing of the sunglasses switch!
@@gustavgnoettgen When i heard that Friedrich "Fotzenfritz" Merz will take another shot at chancellor i yearnd for the option to vote for the pink wig .....
This is precious. It's rather stunning for me when realizing that this aired nearly _nine_ years ago. I remember this episode for Will Ferrell supposedly having a cold at the time. What a trouper! Also, Broadway Sizzles from this outing is a real treat too for Mr. Ferrell's singing.
There's some nice satire in this. People rather vote and listen to clowns when it comes to politics rather than more boring, but rational and more thoughtful individuals.
This is what makes world portrayed in movie Idiocracy an utopia. They actually give IQ tests to people and elect the smartest person the post of president. Can you imagine if really only the smartest people were allowed to lead? What a paradise.
@@FishoD Being smart doesn't necessarily equate with acting in a moral way though. And what is morally preferable anyway? Even smart people disagree on politics.
Apparently, this skit started with the question: "What if Funky Town was an actual place?" If only . . . Then I'd get my ticket punched and get on down to Funkytown!
Why do I feel like the needs of the people of Funkytown are considered first and foremost by its public servants, and government of the people, by the people, and for the people has not vanished from the Earth, as long as that Earth is funky?
I'm from Memphis we had a guy named Prince Mongo who ran for mayor every election and was very similar as the Captain. He never wore shoes and claimed he was from outer space.
It’s because Funkytown only rises from the mists every 500 years, and when it recedes, those who visit return to the outside world with no real recollection of its existence. Only with the advent of recording technology did we have any real proof of its existence.
@daddyrichten Basically? Maybe cut back on the meth? I'm not talking about election period where it's a shitty ass dog & pony show on both sides. This clip is a parody of Trump's government. A bunch of unqualified assholes, including himself… he's the most unqualified actually.
@daddyrichten He's vastly underqualified to run a bath, let alone a country - something he admitted when he was running for office. I notice you were really angry when you first replied to Sirius, kinda seemed like you didn't want to admit the Liberals are right about your fake messiah.
Another SNL skit where there's just one joke, and it's the premise... However, I happen to love this premise & would happily watch a whole series of Funkytown sketches!
Despite Captain Catfish's sexy af attaché and ultrafunky all-star crew, I would still vote to re-elect Dr. Silky Delicious. He has executive experience, knows politicians are allowed to change their minds, and went over budget while getting freaky with Janet
Thought about subcultures to be put into town debates... Obviously it needs to be non-political subculture.... Imagine a Ravetown debate could work; the tempo and timing would have to appropriate, delivering political content (or alike) could work differently, but alas... work. And a chance for many crazy costumes. Don´t really know, whether Rave was a thing in the USA....
This sketch is just perfect, even to the minor characters like Cold Gibblet Gravy or Diaper Jones. Just amazing.
Yeah well, the actors everyone one of them were absolutely awesome, these were thee best years, best skits, they had Jay, Kristen Andy, Taran, Jason, Bill, Fred, Nassim, was nuts you simply couldn't keep it b together was too funny, the writers too were different, so....
Don't forget Freaky Franky
Diaper Jones is based on "Star Child" from Parliament Funkadelic. Aka Gary Shider (rip)
The Giant Wig. Neeer neet noop.
@@yuufeternal5837 I've listened to it hundreds of times and never figured out why someone seemed to be saying diaper. 🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂
Actually, Funky Town politics are pretty substantive: clean water, good schools, and keeping it funky.
Shag carpets in the streets, too.
We need more funk. The news is horrible
Better than flint
Their schools must look like old episodes of the Electric Company. Literacy scores must be through the roof.
@@Chunkboi In other words, just like actual grade schools between 1970-1975. I started kindergarten in 1973. It was funky.
The dancers are awesome. I love Taran's hair! Too bad the debates are not this funky.
I’d like to live on that Funkytown - all dancing, enjoying myself and no worries.
This skit should’ve aired back in the 80s or early 90’s. I figure few people really grasp the context...
Oh I see you finally got the mayor of Philadelphia on SNL
All time classic
The costume department must have had so much fun preparing for this sketch.
What costumes? Janet's?
@@RideAcrossTheRiver Everyone except Janet’s
@@DougWolfe Janet dresses very sensibly.
Even more of a ball if they were all wearing sweet lil Douglas Wolfe originals.
More like a nightmare. Cold sweat while they listen to the table read.
We demand a sequel to the funky down debates! Classic stuff. Should be way more popular.
Seconded!
I need to know that Funky Town has survived all the pressures facing modern cities, including gentrification, homelessness, crumbling infrastructure and bland indie rock
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
I can't believe the crowd weren't in stitches. This was hilarious! Armisen alone had me crying
In Funkytown they actually WANT to clean up the water. Funky town: 1, Real politics: 0.
I know, my first thought was Flint, MI
Yooo he could be the mayor of Flint, Michigan in a heartbeat. 😂🤣
they not just wanted clean water, they GOT clean water aaand nice schools!! so FT: 2 RP 0
@@gabrielduarte3904 Don't forget about them butts getting bigger. That's 3:0 for me, I'm ready to move to Funkytown.
THEY CLEANED UP THE WATER BUT WENT OVER BUDGET AND THEY GOT DISCO BALLS IN THEIR PARKS YO THAT IS FUNKY 😭
I can't believe after 8+ years I'm just now seeing this sketch.
Same. Lol
Ikr
Me too!
I can't believe a woman like Abby Elliott exists. Alternate universe sexy.
Crazy how this flew under the radar. Like some kinda funky bird or something.
Okey but Kristen's entrance is highkey cool af
It sure was😂
I'm from Hungary and I'm discovering SNL just now. And Funkytown Debate is the best. Waking up in bad mood, I just turn on this debate and get funky for my day. Excellent rhytm, background vocals, dancers, and candidates... more Funkytown issues, pleeeeaaasssee!
If you like Funkytown, I definitely recommend checking out the SNL “What up with that” skits. They are hilarious, and I’m convinced the characters from them live in the same county as Funkytown. 😄
@@m.m.i.9586 Yeah, I saw all "what up"s several times :)
@@zoltanbrenner774 Aww, yay! I’m so happy you have. They are some of my favorites. :)
Hoping Hungary is feeling the funk two years later
I just came across this and think it's one of the most brilliant things I've ever seen: th-cam.com/video/_yiQXPOO1Yo/w-d-xo.html
Doctor Silky Delicious should run for mayor of Flint, Michigan
Might even Bring back the Flint Tropics
Write him in
Every country needs a minister of Kung Fu. that is how we'll fix this world.
Directions to FunkyTown Is easy too just take the Freeway of Love till you get to Boogie Wonderland
@@chocolatecosmos1424 If you don't want a ticket you better move on.
If you break the law you gotta pay your dues. Ain't much better if you play it by the rules
Heck, yeah! 😊
Getting around town quickly is pure Fantasy
Funk culture is probably the best subculture ever created and it desperately needs to make a return. 80s neon is cool and all but there's something pure about Funk that hits your soul!
ITS ON ITS WAY BACK! Look at Bruno Mars and Anderson Paak, not to mention Daft Punk, Pharell and Mark Ronson
Amen to that!
You can also check out "We Don't Funk Till After Dark"
Only if it’s P-Funk other than that I don’t want it back, jk lol.
@@hellokittyangel211 nah you right tho, make my funk the P-Funk!
I love each time we get to see Kristen Wiig dance in skits. She's always got the moves and the grooves -on point!
Omg i sooo want to see Shasta Taffy from What’s up with that become a recurring character!
Kristen wig's entrance is so epic
Wiig
She's got the moves. Hahaha!
Usually when she dances like that she has a cowbell in her hand.
I was actually waiting on her to pull out that triangle.
That is some dance that only exists in her head. Years go by, Kristen Wiig still gets me. The fact she is just one talented person in this skit ... good times.
There’s nothing about this skit I don’t love
My son is on the debate team and WANTS A FUTURE IN POLITICS I WILL SEND HIM THIS VIDEO AS A CASE STUDY PREP 👍🏿
Dearest realbeautyness25, Please, give him the best of our Funk, and keep us posted!!! ✨🕊
Yes, we are funkay, but we can get more funkay
Kenan’s backup dancers were jammin’ & those outfits brought bk memories of girls @ clubs
They were really fun(ky) !
sorry, couldn't resist 😂
(I'll let myself out)
But I also thought they were great.
We're they cast members ?
I didn't recognize them
We need a funkytown in 2020.
I agree!!
even more in 2021
@@spiderpig9777 We can always get more funk-ay, tho we are already funk-ay
More so, even MORE in 2024 !
i am voting for MORE DISCO BALLS in public parks.... we need more grooviness in public places.
I think it's about time for the next Funkytown Debate.
Full agreement here from 2022!!
Kate McKinnon's crazy eyes!!! Lmao!! XD
Making love with the camera. Totally stealing the show.
@burteriksson No, i am definitely talking about Kate. And this is not about being sexy, but grabbing the attention. I dont know about you but i barely noticed the other girl and the dude. All i cared is what she was doing.
That's a constant with Kate
Kate is a supernatural creature from another galaxy. But, ironically, in this clip I really noticed Abby Elliott for the first time 😊
burteriksson your xenophobia is showing
Usher @ 2:05 pimp dance is amazing :) Love it!!
Not a big Usher fan, but he was smooth as a mufasa in this...
Beux J ya, thanks to Usher once i got laid hahaha 👍🏿
That's Usher?! Everything about what he did here is perfect! His moves, his wardrobe, his delivery, his pitch, his charm, the slick timing of the sunglasses switch!
Usher is actually doing a “Locking” move. A popular style of dance to funk that still exists.
That's what I, a german, see when I follow US politics.
Far more entertaining than it should be.
I, an American, yearn for the days of less entertaining politics.😔
@@Kaddywompous Me too now. The last year was enough to giggle, and too much beyond.
@@gustavgnoettgen When i heard that Friedrich "Fotzenfritz" Merz will take another shot at chancellor i yearnd for the option to vote for the pink wig .....
@@archangle2988 The pink wig?
@@gustavgnoettgen the proposed vice mayor Captain Catfish was having in his shadow cabinet?
Dude's name was Cold Gibblet Gravy!! That's about to be my new gamertag yall lol
Cool we were all wondering what your gamer tag was gonna be.
I think Cold Giblet Gravy is related to Coughy Robinson from the "Worst of Soul Train DVD" infomercial!
Yes almost certainly!
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
God, this skit is perfection.
how do i get FUNKYTOWN citizenship?
Dalyan D. is one sexy mother! Brickhouse 😍
I love all the names & the costumes & the singing. Funky music made this skit so fresh.
I like Mr. Galactic Fantastic’s outfit, especially the hat can cape.
Vanessas robot dance was INSANE!
Is nobody gonna talk about that? O_o
hmmm . I felt it came off as a little mechanical
This brought back memories of when I saw the Mothership Connection concert at the Fox Theater. 😁
Nice
Can't concentrate on Killam's words with those two dancing behind him
Ashraf Anam the black girl is now a major backup dancer for Beyoncé
and the second one?
hakimESC not sure soz
this sketch is so good, i am surprised its not that well known
I don’t even know where to start. This skit is flawless.
I love Abby Elliot's subtle shoulder pops, very fitting.
It's a lie! I just got freaky with Janet!!! 🤣🤣🤣 Perfection
This is precious. It's rather stunning for me when realizing that this aired nearly _nine_ years ago. I remember this episode for Will Ferrell supposedly having a cold at the time. What a trouper! Also, Broadway Sizzles from this outing is a real treat too for Mr. Ferrell's singing.
There's some nice satire in this. People rather vote and listen to clowns when it comes to politics rather than more boring, but rational and more thoughtful individuals.
This is what makes world portrayed in movie Idiocracy an utopia. They actually give IQ tests to people and elect the smartest person the post of president. Can you imagine if really only the smartest people were allowed to lead? What a paradise.
No man, don't ruin it, it's just funkytown you political freak
@@FishoD Being smart doesn't necessarily equate with acting in a moral way though. And what is morally preferable anyway? Even smart people disagree on politics.
Yeah but didn’t the "mayor" make sure they had clean drinking waters whereas the rational position only talked about finance?
Nah, it was just Funkytown on CSPAN.
Kate's face expression really got me LOL
I learned more about a fictional place in a skit than I do about my own town where I live during real debates.
Can't believe that this is more believable than the actual debates...
Like a fine wine
Apparently, this skit started with the question: "What if Funky Town was an actual place?" If only . . . Then I'd get my ticket punched and get on down to Funkytown!
I would vote for literally any of these instead of the choices we currently have!
Why do I feel like the needs of the people of Funkytown are considered first and foremost by its public servants, and government of the people, by the people, and for the people has not vanished from the Earth, as long as that Earth is funky?
MINISTER OF KUNG FU!
Everybody was kung fu fighting in Funky Town!
Taste the Turkey
I'm from Memphis we had a guy named Prince Mongo who ran for mayor every election and was very similar as the Captain. He never wore shoes and claimed he was from outer space.
and he was the sane one.
Kate McKinnon is kinda scary..
Gist432 yep scary eyes
Yep, yet sexy tho
nah, she just fancies women. you'll understand when you're older.
@@Hellwyck I... I think they meant her expression and crazy eyes in this sketch. I don't know what you're talking about
Is Funkytown next to Lazytown. If so I'm moving there
I want to live in Funkytown!
yeah yeah yeeeeah me too :D
It would be maddening and exhausting after a week
Kristen's entrance was really cool
@burteriksson - Except Ghostbusters :-(
Actually, her entrance was pretty boring.
Vanessas robot Dance was the best!! :D
That hand schwiggle after she slides in kills me
@burteriksson A robot is supposed to be stiff, so she did great lol
Yessss, how did I miss this and why isn’t the funky town debate a regular sketch during election season!!!!! This is AmAZING!
It’s because Funkytown only rises from the mists every 500 years, and when it recedes, those who visit return to the outside world with no real recollection of its existence. Only with the advent of recording technology did we have any real proof of its existence.
This is San Francisco, only without the rhythm...and more gay.
I have to laugh at the intro of the third party candidate because her outfit is not formal enough for this debate.
Giant Wig 2024
Cold Giblet Gravy's delivery was on point and funky... Bobby Moynihan got soul!
This has to be the greatest sketch I’ve seen from SNL in a while and it’s 12 years old 😅
Kristen Wiig can move so gracefully.
God dammit I wanna live in Funkytown
Are you from the US? Then you are already in F*ktown.
They should have a Funkytown debate every year
I imagine congress will be like this in 100 years.
XD
Armisen's Freaky Frankie clearly chanelling some Alan Vega 😄👌🏻
I don't care how they run the city as long as they... make it funky
4:20 Kristen Wiig's dancing is everything
She was really getting down
Only Miranda Sings is more inadvertently kool
This is what US have become today.. a sad parody of Funkytown debate.
sirius4k No, it’s sad that Funkytown almost makes more sense than our debates.
Won't you take me to... Funkytown!
Oh my God, he wasn't lying about bigger butts😂
Taran looks so cool here....what's his funky style called ?
Pimp style?
Dinmhor Cool Nerd Pimp style ?
or corporate pimp style ?
I honestly don't know what those things are
I use "Captain Delicious" as my gamertag thanks to this sketch :)
Another piece of SNL gold.
I didn't realize that Kate McKinnon has been on SNL this long.
I get it, future scapegoat, giant wig. Every politician needs a fall guy to blame his poor policies on.
😂😂😂🤓🌈💕💙💜❤
I would like to talk about fiscal responsibility
The characterization in this skit is amazing!!
Janet Nichols is the best thing about this sketch
Trump's America today without any of the funk. Specially the "most qualified people" part.
@daddyrichten Basically? Maybe cut back on the meth? I'm not talking about election period where it's a shitty ass dog & pony show on both sides. This clip is a parody of Trump's government. A bunch of unqualified assholes, including himself… he's the most unqualified actually.
@daddyrichten He's vastly underqualified to run a bath, let alone a country - something he admitted when he was running for office.
I notice you were really angry when you first replied to Sirius, kinda seemed like you didn't want to admit the Liberals are right about your fake messiah.
@daddyrichten Triggered and hysterical over a goofy SNL skit. You’re a special kind of snowflake.
Oh how I wish I lived in Funkytown.
Instead I have to live in Amer-a-lago.
But not for long!
I love this skit and the
Song too much so ocasiónally come back to watch. Love how usher looks having so much fun 🤩
This is genius!
1:06 didnt get out of my head -.-
This whole sketch was fantastic but it’s really “Diaper Jones” for me 😭
can sb talk about nasim ? like how funny she makes her roles wth her facial expressions
is that usher?
+L Suryanto It's Galactic Fantastic.
yep, he was the musical guest
This video needs some Leon Phelps, a bit of the Ladies Man.
I'm voting for Dr. Delicious. True, he went over budget, but he got Funkytown's water clean.
Another SNL skit where there's just one joke, and it's the premise...
However, I happen to love this premise & would happily watch a whole series of Funkytown sketches!
Am I the only one that thinks Will Ferrell looks like David Lee Roth here?
Despite Captain Catfish's sexy af attaché and ultrafunky all-star crew, I would still vote to re-elect Dr. Silky Delicious. He has executive experience, knows politicians are allowed to change their minds, and went over budget while getting freaky with Janet
"giant wig" I laughed cause I thought he said/meant "wiig" like a giant Kristen wiig 😂
2020 says "This is very relatable"
Thought about subcultures to be put into town debates... Obviously it needs to be non-political subculture.... Imagine a Ravetown debate could work; the tempo and timing would have to appropriate, delivering political content (or alike) could work differently, but alas... work. And a chance for many crazy costumes. Don´t really know, whether Rave was a thing in the USA....
Make my funk the p funk, I wants my funk funked up........
Did Taran Killam ever play Andy Kaufman? If not, he should have.
I wish i lived in funkytown
That Janet Nichols does a great Sandra Bullock.
Abby Elliott is Gorgeous!!!!! ♥️
2020 funky town debate please
As a native resident, born and raised, of funky town, this is not representative of funky town or its people. Our mustaches are much smaller.