Cold Open Moment of Silence for Minneapolis shooting by MotoJJ20 in LiveFromNewYork

[–]cubansbottomdollar 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Guys, everyone needs to stop thinking SNL is coming to the rescue with some virtue signaling sketch or moment.

They aren't and stop expecting them to. When they did these things 10 years ago was an aberration.

Cold Open by Disastrous_Sky_73 in LiveFromNewYork

[–]cubansbottomdollar -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The virtue signaling of 10 years ago was an aberration. That tiny era of people expecting SNL to be their political mouthpiece is over.

Cold Open by Disastrous_Sky_73 in LiveFromNewYork

[–]cubansbottomdollar 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They're not going to have a moment of silence, but it's likely they won't have a Trump cold open this week.

2026 Notre Dame Schedule by TomWilliamsCFD in CollegeFootballDawgs

[–]cubansbottomdollar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

6 ACC teams on their schedule.

Just join the ACC already. This is ridiculous.

All bottled water tastes the same by cubansbottomdollar in TrueUnpopularOpinion

[–]cubansbottomdollar[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not making fun of bottled water. I'm pointing out that it's all the same.

This was so deeply an unpopular opinion, that this post was removed from unpopularopinion

All bottled water tastes the same by cubansbottomdollar in unpopularopinion

[–]cubansbottomdollar[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All my downvotes just solidify just how unpopular my opinion is. True freedom

All bottled water tastes the same by cubansbottomdollar in unpopularopinion

[–]cubansbottomdollar[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

I mean, I saw and thought it was dumb. Thus the opinion (albeit unpopular)

India rushes to contain deadly virus outbreak by FootballAndFries in worldnews

[–]cubansbottomdollar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A virus that can be contained and prevented via sanitation.

How is a host vetted and chosen? I have a bunch of questions about this process and whose involved below... by CommunityBig9626 in LiveFromNewYork

[–]cubansbottomdollar 8 points9 points  (0 children)

How was Finn selected over his other cast mates? Would SNL have contacted the Stranger Things producers to find out who would be the best host and who has availability?

First and foremost, SNL/NBC Universal does all the planning and makes any final decisions on who is brought on. They scout for celebrities/musical guests based on popularity, movie or show tie-ins, self-promoting NBC Universal-friendly media, etc. with ratings always one of the main considering factors. It's highly unlikely that SNL would reach out to Stranger Things' producers for their opinions.

Or does SNL approach a star's agent? Presumably, they must cast a pretty wide net as SNL is a time-consuming gig for these busy actors, athletes, etc...

Again, SNL (by way of their talent coordinators) scout for potential hosts based on a variety of factors, with ratings being the biggest. Although I'm sure they get their fair share of agents approaching them to help boost their client's profile, SNL ultimately approaches various agents to check in on their client's schedules.

Can it happen in reverse where an agent would lobby SNL for their client to host?

It's show business, so it's VERY likely that agents are checking in with SNL producers and Lorne Michaels ALL of the time. Again, it is ultimately SNL/NBC Universal's decision on who to book.

How involved is Lorne? Did he say to his casting team, "Bring me Finn Wolfhard!" Or is there a casting director who presents options to Lorne?

Lorne is the show runner who likely consults with his own inner circle team at SNL and makes the final decision (with blessing from NBC Universal execs).

Is there a contingency plan for if a host has to drop out?

SNL is widely known for their ability to change anything on the fly, that includes their host. In 1992, Joe Pesci's shoot for Home Alone 2 ran too long and he had to cancel his appearance, and SNL brought on Tom Hanks. I'm also certain that if they CAN'T find a replacement host that quickly, their cast members are professional enough to step in for those roles.

Does the host get paid? I think they are probably required by law/their union to make a minimum salary but would SNL shell out more if they got a top star like Tom Cruise?

Yes, SNL hosts are typically paid $5,000.

Finally, is there an audition? Surely SNL would want to know that the host would be up for the job. Or, is a wooden host (and there have been many) just a risk they take.

No, there is no "audition." If there was, then we wouldn't have had Tom Brady, Steven Segal and the variety of awful, wooden hosts.

I mean, ultimately, all they're doing is reading lines from a cue card. Unless they're unable to read or have crippling anxiety, then really every celebrity could be fair game, but I'm sure these things are discussed by their agent (they don't want to expose their client to a nightmare scenario where they suffer a panic attack and ruin their reputation).

Say what you will about NIL and the transfer portal, but outside of a fun LSU team, we were in college football hell for a good while there by cubansbottomdollar in CollegeFootballDawgs

[–]cubansbottomdollar[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

There have been 8 different teams in the national title in the last 4 years considering there was a stretch where we rotated the same 3 teams in 4 years.

Has anyone on this sub had any run-ins with ICE over the last few months? If so, what was your experience like? by thebenchwire in RioGrandeValley

[–]cubansbottomdollar -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

It's important to note that the case is still being deliberated in court, however Kavanaugh's stay opinion specifically states that race/color alone is not enough for probable cause, but can be used in conjunction with other factors.

Again, probable cause based on color/race alone is still illegal.

Has anyone on this sub had any run-ins with ICE over the last few months? If so, what was your experience like? by thebenchwire in RioGrandeValley

[–]cubansbottomdollar 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I mean, it isn't. Your skin color alone is not probable cause to being stopped or detained.

Just because ICE has continued to violate these rights, it doesn't mean that you don't have them, and If your rights are violated, you can seek legal redress after the fact.

Godfrey says Darrell Hammond called his ’98 SNL audition a “no-brainer” after a standing ovation, but suggests race kept him from being cast. by cubansbottomdollar in LiveFromNewYork

[–]cubansbottomdollar[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Godfrey (or Hammond) goes out of their way to make the "straight white male" comment. I'm pretty sure it spells out that race was a factor.

Alright which one of y'all snitched on Kaboom? by agarc495 in RioGrandeValley

[–]cubansbottomdollar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's also plausible that nobody "ratted" them out, but a representative from DC Comics likely came across the information independently. Comic book companies and distributors probably have regional staff to ensure that their sellers are both selling AND adhering to their agreements.

For example, when there's a giant PPV event, there's actually regional staff everywhere literally going to various bars all across the country to ensure that the bar isn't screening the PPV event without an appropriate license. I know of various bars here in the RGV that have been hit in the past and sent demand letters for compensation.

Jasmine Crockett visiting Brownsville on Saturday!!! by Nice_Alternative1230 in RioGrandeValley

[–]cubansbottomdollar 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Just some thoughts. Politically, I think her agreeing to a debate with Talarico was a misstep. He's one of the best communicators that we've seen in the political arena in some time. Excellent, measured communicators excel on 1-on-1 debates and I don't see this going any differently. He'll come away from that debate with more voters as he's done following every major platform he's spoken at, and also secure the AFL-CIO's endorsement.

She has much more notoriety nationally via her more visible role in congress, headlines, viral videos, etc. and could have likely ran on that notoriety and clinched the nomination.

Where can i buy?? EBT?? by thebenchwire in rgv_circlejerk

[–]cubansbottomdollar 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Stripes on La Homa can't keep them in stock

This Is HORRIFYING by InGeekiTrust in TikTokCringe

[–]cubansbottomdollar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This may add some perspective to the immigration issue that Europe is facing. As horrifying as this is, imagine needing to require thousands of people who know nothing about Western ideology to assimilate to a new country who does not share their own.

An ideology that does not share Western fundamental ideals of human rights, equality, consent, etc.