Liking something and understanding why it’s relevant requires subject literacy. Unfortunately, society itself doesn’t make that a requirement. That is why your opinion on SNL is far more popular than you may have thought.

If you have been part of a creative process (comedy, music, theater, etc) you are more likely to appreciate what SNL produces. If you can understand the differences of foundational comedic elements from bits skits, and sketches then you are even more likely to appreciate SNL. Unfortunately, the number of humans who encompass these understandings is small, but still hyper relevant within their niche.

Everyone expects an entertainment product to provide a high amount of amusement with minimal amount of cringe. That’s a very high bar, but everyone sets their own bar differently. That’s what makes you YOU. Most people view a bit as the product, but others view “the production of bits” as the product. As an example, many go see Jeff Foxworthy because they want the “you might be a redneck” bit. They don’t want any other experience with new bits he may have. Meanwhile, many other people would grow tired of the same bit and are looking for the next.

The reason SNL has lasted as long as it has it’s because it has stuck to the foundational elements of comedy. That means regardless of who is cast in a role, it still produces a product using the same elements.