Motherโ€™s Day 2024 Cold Open - SNL

Saturday Night Live
11 May 202406:23

Summary

TLDRThe video script features a special Mother's Day message from the cast of SNL, offering a humorous and heartwarming tribute to mothers. The cast members engage in playful banter with their on-stage moms, sharing personal anecdotes and jokes. The skit lightens the mood with references to current events and pop culture, such as a nod to Tom Brady and a playful jab at the show's airing schedule. Throughout the dialogue, there's an underlying theme of gratitude and love for mothers, culminating in a collective Mother's Day wish from the SNL team. The script is a blend of comedy and sentiment, showcasing the performers' comedic skills while celebrating the bond between children and their mothers.

Takeaways

  • ๐ŸŽ‰ The cast of SNL is celebrating Mother's Day with a special message, highlighting the importance of the day and the time left to buy gifts.
  • ๐Ÿ‘ถ A humorous exchange between a child and their mother about the child's role in babysitting as a gift, showcasing a playful family dynamic.
  • ๐ŸŒŽ The intention to share heart-warming stories from moms as a break from the usual negative news, emphasizing a positive and uplifting theme.
  • ๐Ÿ“บ A playful reference to the Roast of Tom Brady, indicating the mother's excitement and the daughter's correction about the event's date.
  • ๐ŸŽ Expressions of love and gratitude from children to their mothers, along with a mother's humorous photo presentation.
  • ๐Ÿ’ฌ A daughter's confusion about the event she is attending, revealing a comedic misunderstanding.
  • ๐Ÿฆธโ€โ™€๏ธ A mother being described as a 'Supermom' and her daughter as a 'Super daughter,' highlighting their strong bond and mutual admiration.
  • ๐Ÿ“บ A mother's pride in her child's work on the show and the child's surprise at the mother's viewing habits.
  • ๐ŸŽญ A humorous anecdote about a bald cap being uncomfortable, setting the stage for a silly family Christmas card photo.
  • ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿฆฒ A cast member jokes about doing work for their mother, except for the unsuccessful parts, which are attributed to their father.
  • ๐Ÿ“น A mother's fond memories of her child's humorous home videos, which she believes contributed to their success on SNL.
  • ๐ŸŒŸ A mother's excitement about being on SNL and her child's admiration for the impressions they do.
  • ๐Ÿ’ A mother receiving flowers from a cast member, but with a twist as the note included a phone number.
  • ๐Ÿ™Œ A heartfelt moment where a mother thanks Lorne Michaels for giving her child the opportunity to shine on SNL.
  • ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™€๏ธ A mother's candid admission that she hoped her child would be on a different show, adding a layer of humor to the situation.
  • ๐Ÿ› A bizarre and humorous suggestion from a mother that her child could be a worm found in someone's brain.
  • ๐Ÿ‘ด An unexpected appearance of a father who is not supposed to smoke in the venue, adding to the comedic chaos.
  • ๐Ÿ•ฐ A mention of time constraints leading to the omission of some cast members and their mothers from the show.
  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ A humorous take on payment concerns due to lack of lines in the script, reflecting the competitive nature of show business.
  • ๐Ÿ“ฃ An uplifting message from the moms, emphasizing their love for their children regardless of where they are from.
  • ๐Ÿ† A light-hearted Mother's Day wish from everyone at SNL, ending on a festive and appreciative note.

Q & A

  • What is the occasion being celebrated in the script?

    -The occasion being celebrated is Mother's Day, which is mentioned as being in about 29 minutes at the start of the script.

  • What does the character Andrew say his children are to his mother?

    -Andrew tells his mother that his children are his gift to her.

  • What does the mother respond when Andrew says his children are her gift?

    -The mother humorously responds by asking if babysitting them is his gift, and comments on how generous that is.

  • Why does the cast of SNL decide to share heart-warming stories?

    -The cast of SNL decides to share heart-warming stories from their moms as a break from the many upsetting stories in the world.

  • What does the mother bring to the show?

    -The mother brings photos, including one of Andrew in the bathtub when he was 3 and another when he was 23.

  • What is the mother's profession referenced in the script?

    -The mother is referenced as being known for a Beavis and Butt-Head sketch, where everyone knows her as Butt-Head's mom.

  • What does the daughter say about her mother being more than just a mom?

    -The daughter refers to her mother as a 'Supermom', highlighting her strength, sweetness, and humor.

  • Why does the mother thank Lorne?

    -The mother thanks Lorne, likely referring to Lorne Michaels, the creator and producer of SNL, for giving her child the opportunity to be on the show.

  • What does the mother say about her son's potential career if not for SNL?

    -The mother humorously suggests that without SNL, her son might have been a doctor at a hospital.

  • What is the mother's comment on Tom Brady?

    -The mother playfully says that Tom Brady is so handsome he should give her a call, using the Mother's Day Hall Pass as a joke.

  • What is the final message from the moms in the script?

    -The final message from the moms is that despite being from all over the country, they all share one thing in common: they love their children with all their heart.

Outlines

00:00

๐ŸŽ‰ Mother's Day Special on SNL

The video script begins with a Mother's Day message from the cast of SNL. The host, Andrew, appears with his mother, Ann, and they humorously discuss the proximity of Mother's Day, with Andrew jokingly offering his children as a gift to his mom. They decide to share heartwarming stories from their moms instead of the regular show's cold open. The segment includes various cast members and their moms, with each sharing a personal anecdote or joke, often with a comedic twist. The sketches involve inside jokes, family dynamics, and even a playful roast of Tom Brady. The segment ends with a collective Mother's Day wish from the SNL cast.

05:00

๐Ÿ’ฌ Moms' Uplifting Message

The second paragraph features a continuation of the Mother's Day tribute, with the moms sharing an uplifting message. Despite being from different parts of the country, they all have one thing in common: their love for their children. The paragraph also includes a playful joke about Tom Brady's attractiveness and a humorous reminder of the 'Mother's Day Hall Pass', allowing for light-hearted teasing. The segment concludes with a festive call for everyone to return on stage and a cheerful Mother's Day wish from the SNL team, followed by the iconic 'Live from New York, It's Saturday Night!' sign-off.

Mindmap

Keywords

๐Ÿ’กMother's Day

Mother's Day is a holiday honoring mothers and motherhood, celebrated on various days in many parts of the world. In the script, it is the central theme as the cast of SNL shares special messages and humorous anecdotes with their mothers, reflecting the love and bond between children and their moms.

๐Ÿ’กSNL

SNL stands for 'Saturday Night Live,' an American late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show. The show is known for its celebrity hosts and musical acts, and it is a platform where cast members perform comedic sketches. In the script, it is the setting where the cast members interact with their mothers, making it a key element of the video's narrative.

๐Ÿ’กGift

A gift is a voluntary transfer of something from one person to another without expecting anything in return. In the context of the script, it is humorously mentioned as the children being the gift to their mothers, and it is also tied to the idea of giving or receiving gifts on Mother's Day, which is a common tradition.

๐Ÿ’กUpsetting Stories

Refers to news or events that are disheartening or distressing. The script mentions 'upsetting stories in the world' as a contrast to the heart-warming stories that the cast wants to share from their moms, emphasizing the intention to provide a lighter and more positive message.

๐Ÿ’กRoast

A roast is a comedic tradition where people gather to ridicule, poke fun at, or 'roast' someone, often in a light-hearted and friendly manner. In the script, there is a reference to 'the Roast of Tom Brady,' which is a humorous event where the football player Tom Brady would be the subject of jokes, indicating a playful tone.

๐Ÿ’กSupermom

Supermom is a term used to describe a mother who is exceptionally capable, efficient, or successful, often juggling multiple responsibilities with ease. In the script, one of the mothers is referred to as a 'Supermom,' highlighting her strength and the admiration her daughter has for her.

๐Ÿ’กImpressions

Impressions in the context of the script refer to the act of mimicking or impersonating someone else, especially a celebrity or a well-known personality, in a humorous way. The cast members of SNL are known for their impressions, and in the script, a mother expresses her excitement to see her child's impressions.

๐Ÿ’กBald Cap

A bald cap is a costume piece worn to simulate the appearance of being bald. In the script, a character mentions wearing a bald cap on the show, which is a humorous reference to the various disguises and characters that SNL cast members wear during their performances.

๐Ÿ’กHome Videos

Home videos are personal recordings of family events or everyday life, often capturing candid and memorable moments. In the script, a mother refers to 'funny home videos' that she has of her child, indicating the long-standing humor and entertainment value that family memories can provide.

๐Ÿ’กSketch

A sketch, in the context of SNL, is a short comedic scene or act that is part of the show's repertoire. Sketches are often characterized by humor, satire, and parody. The script mentions a 'Beavis and Butt-Head sketch,' which is a reference to a specific type of humorous content that one of the mothers is known for.

๐Ÿ’กChristmas Card Photo

A Christmas card photo is a picture that families take and then send out to their friends and relatives during the holiday season. In the script, there's a humorous mention of a 'dumbest Christmas card photo ever,' which is a playful jab at the idea of maintaining a perfect family image during the holidays.

Highlights

A special Mother's Day message from the cast of SNL.

Still plenty of time to buy a gift for Mother's Day.

Taking a break from regular programming to hear heart-warming stories from their moms.

Andrew's mom brings embarrassing photos of him in the bathtub at ages 2 and 23.

Chloe's mom confuses the Roast of Tom Brady with Mother's Day.

A daughter calls her mom a supermom, and the mom calls her a super daughter.

A mom is proud of her daughter's work on the show, even the Beavis and Butt-Head sketch.

A mom asks what it's like to wear a bald cap on the show.

A son jokes that his dad only watches the show when it bombs.

A mom is excited to see her son on SNL after watching his funny home videos.

A mom is impressed by the nice male cast members, even though one just gave her his phone number.

A mom jokes that her son should have been on Jackass instead of SNL.

A dad jokes about smoking crack in the studio.

A mom says all moms love their children with all their heart.

A mom makes a flirty joke about Tom Brady on Mother's Day.

The cast wishes everyone a Happy Mother's Day from SNL.

Transcripts

00:00

>>> AND NOW A SPECIAL MOTHER'S

00:01

DAY MESSAGE FROM THE CAST OF

00:03

SNL.

00:08

>> GOOD EVENING, EVERYBODY.

00:11

I AM HERE TONIGHT WITH MY MOMMY,

00:16

ANN.

00:17

BECAUSE, AS YOU KNOW, IT IS

00:19

MOTHER'S DAY IN ABOUT 29

00:22

MINUTES.

00:22

>> SO STILL PLENTY OF TIME TO

00:24

BUY A GIFT.

00:24

>> I TOLD YOU, MOM, MY CHILDREN

00:27

ARE MY GIFT TO YOU.

00:28

>> SO ME BABY SITTING THEM IS MY

00:32

GIFT?

00:32

HOW GENEROUS.

00:33

>> ANYWAY, WITH SO MANY

00:34

UPSETTING STORIES IN THE WORLD

00:35

RIGHT NOW, WE THOUGHT WE WOULD

00:37

TAKE A BREAK FROM A REGULAR COLD

00:39

OPEN AND HEAR SOME HEART-WARMING

00:41

STORIES FROM OUR MOMS INSTEAD.

00:43

>> REALLY?

00:44

THAT'S TOO BAD.

00:45

I WAS EXCITED TO SEE WHO WAS

00:46

GOING TO PLAY STORMY DANIELS.

00:48

>> ALL RIGHT.

00:49

COME ON.

00:49

>> MOM, I LOVE YOU, AND I'M SO

00:53

GRATEFUL FOR EVERYTHING YOU'VE

00:54

DONE FOR ME.

00:54

>> WELL, THANKS, ANDREW.

00:56

I BROUGHT PHOTOS.

00:57

>> YOU WHAT?

00:59

>> HERE'S ONE OF ANDREW IN THE

01:03

BATHTUB WHEN HE WAS 3.

01:04

AND I ALSO BROUGHT ONE OF ANDREW

01:06

IN THE BATHTUB WHEN HE WAS 23.

01:08

>> ALL RIGHT, MOM.

01:09

THANKS FOR COMING.

01:10

>> IT'S A TASTEFUL NUDE.

01:12

>> MOM, I'M SO EXCITED YOU'RE

01:14

HERE TONIGHT.

01:14

>> ME TOO, CHLOE.

01:16

CAN YOU BELIEVE IT?

01:16

I'M AT THE ROAST OF TOM BRADY.

01:18

>> NO, NO.

01:19

MOM, THAT WAS ON SUNDAY.

01:20

>> CAN I STILL DO MY JOKE?

01:22

>> I GUESS.

01:24

>> TOM BRADY'S MARRIAGE FINISHED

01:27

SO QUICKLY, I THOUGHT IT WAS

01:29

YOUR DAD.

01:29

>> MOM!

01:30

OH, MY GOD!

01:33

>> HEY, GUYS.

01:34

THIS IS MY MOM, MARY.

01:35

>> HEY, EVERYONE.

01:38

>> MY MOM IS MORE THAN JUST A

01:40

MOM.

01:40

SHE'S LIKE A SUPERMOM.

01:43

>> AND YOU'RE LIKE A SUPER

01:44

DAUGHTER.

01:45

BECAUSE YOU'RE SWEET, YOU'RE

01:47

FUNNY, AND YOU'RE STRONGER THAN

01:48

ANY MAN I'VE EVER MET.

01:49

>> THAT'S RIGHT.

01:52

>> WHOO!

01:55

>> I'M SO PROUD OF YOU, HONEY.

01:58

>> AW, THANKS, MOM.

02:00

IS THERE ANYTHING SPECIAL YOU

02:01

WANT FOR MOTHER'S DAY?

02:02

>> YOU KNOW, YOU'VE ALREADY

02:04

GIVEN ME THE GREATEST GIFT OF

02:06

ALL, THAT BEAVIS AND BUTT-HEAD

02:09

SKETCH, EVERYONE KNOWS ME AS

02:11

BUTT-HEAD'S MOM.

02:12

>> BUTT-HEAD'S MOM, YEAH, NICE.

02:14

>> I'M SO HAPPY YOU'RE HERE,

02:16

MOM.

02:16

>> AW, I LOVE WATCHING YOU ON

02:20

THE SHOW, HONEY.

02:21

IT'S THE BEST PART OF MY SUNDAY.

02:23

>> WAIT.

02:24

YOU WATCH THE SHOW ON SUNDAY?

02:26

>> DOESN'T EVERYBODY WATCH IT ON

02:27

SUNDAY?

02:32

I MEAN, SATURDAYS I'M IN THE

02:33

CLUB.

02:35

>> WELL, MOM, YOU ALWAYS ASKED

02:37

WHAT IT'S LIKE TO WEAR A BALD

02:38

CAP ON THE SHOW.

02:40

>> NOW I KNOW.

02:41

IT'S HOT, IT'S ITCHY, AND IT'S

02:45

GOING TO MAKE THIS OUR DUMBEST

02:46

CHRISTMAS CARD PHOTO EVER.

02:50

>> THIS IS MY MOM.

02:51

EVERYTHING I DO, ALL MY WORK

02:53

HERE, I DO IT FOR HER.

02:55

>> EXCEPT THE STUFF THAT BOMBS.

02:56

>> RIGHT.

02:57

EXCEPT THE STUFF THAT BOMBS.

02:59

THOSE ONES I DO FOR MY DAD.

03:03

>> I MEAN, CAN YOU BELIEVE WE'RE

03:05

ON SNL TOGETHER, MOM?

03:06

>> I KNEW YOU WOULD BE GREAT ON

03:08

THE SHOW FROM ALL THE FUNNY HOME

03:11

VIDEOS YOU USED TO MAKE.

03:13

LOOK.

03:13

>> I LOVE CORN.

03:15

MM, CORN.

03:15

>> MOM, THAT WASN'T ME.

03:17

>> I KNOW.

03:17

BUT IT'S FUNNY.

03:20

>> HEY, MOM.

03:21

ARE YOU EXCITED TO BE HERE?

03:23

>> OF COURSE I AM.

03:23

AND I LOVE ALL THE INCREDIBLE

03:26

IMPRESSIONS YOU DO.

03:27

>> OH, THANKS, MOM.

03:28

>> WANT TO SEE ME DO AN

03:30

IMPRESSION?

03:32

>> SURE.

03:32

>> IN THIRD GRADE YOU LOST YOUR

03:36

GAME BOY, AND THIS IS WHAT YOU

03:38

DID.

03:39

WAH.

03:39

>> MOM, I'M SO HAPPY YOU'RE

03:40

HERE, MAMA.

03:41

>> I CAN'T BELIEVE IT, MARCELLO.

03:43

YOU GREW UP SO FAST, BUT NOT SO

03:44

HIGH.

03:47

>> THANKS.

03:49

>> AND CAN I JUST SAY SOMETHING?

03:50

>> SURE, YEAH.

03:52

>> ALL THE MALE CAST MEMBERS

03:53

HAVE BEEN SO NICE TO ME.

03:55

>> OH, WOW.

03:56

>> MICHAEL CHE EVEN GAVE ME

03:59

FLOWERS.

03:59

>> WOW.

03:59

>> BUT THE NOTE WAS JUST A PHONE

04:01

NUMBER.

04:01

>> OKAY.

04:02

MY MOM, EVERYBODY.

04:02

THANK YOU.

04:07

>> AND ARE YOU EXCITED TO BE

04:08

HERE TOO, MOM?

04:10

>> OH, SO EXCITED.

04:12

I NEED TO FIND LORNE AND SAY

04:20

THANK YOU.

04:20

WITHOUT HIM, WHERE WOULD YOU BE?

04:23

A DOCTOR AT A HOSPITAL?

04:25

THANKS A LOT, LORNE.

04:27

>> MOM, CAN YOU BELIEVE I'M ON

04:31

"SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE"?

04:32

>> HONESTLY, NO.

04:34

I ALWAYS HOPED YOU WOULD BE ON

04:37

JACK ASS.

04:39

BUT THIS IS YOUR WEEK TO SHINE.

04:41

>> WHAT DO YOU MEAN?

04:43

>> RFK JR. SAID THEY FOUND A

04:45

WORM IN HIS BRAIN.

04:46

YOU COULD BE THE WORM.

04:47

>> OH, THANKS, MOM.

04:49

>> AND WE'RE ONLY SORT OF IN THE

04:51

CAST, SO THEY WOULD ONLY LET US

04:52

INVITE OUR DADS.

04:55

>> DAD, YOU'RE NOT SUPPOSED TO

04:57

SMOKE IN HERE.

05:00

>> WILL YOU JUST RELAX?

05:01

IT'S JUST CRACK.

05:03

>> WELL, MOM, WE'RE LAST.

05:08

BECAUSE WE RAN OUT OF TIME AND

05:09

WE HAD TO CUT COLIN AND HIS MOM

05:11

AND MATCHING HAIR CUTS.

05:15

>> WAIT A MINUTE.

05:17

IF I DON'T HAVE A LINE, I DON'T

05:19

GET PAID.

05:19

>> WELL, HOW DO YOU THINK I

05:21

FEEL?

05:21

I MEAN, I SPENT DAYS GROWING

05:22

THIS OUT.

05:24

>> WELL, MOM, DO YOU HAVE AN

05:28

UPLIFTING MESSAGE FROM THE MOMS

05:32

TO LEAVE ON?

05:32

>> I DO.

05:32

WE ARE FROM ALL OVER THE

05:34

COUNTRY, BUT WE HAVE ONE THING

05:37

IN COMMON.

05:38

WE LOVE OUR CHILDREN WITH ALL

05:40

OUR HEART.

05:40

>> OH, WOW, THAT'S REALLY SWEET,

05:43

MOM.

05:43

>> I HAVE A TOM BRADY JOKE TOO.

05:49

TOM BRADY IS SO HANDSOME, HE

05:51

SHOULD GIVE ME A CALL.

05:55

>> MOM, YOU'RE MARRIED TO DAD!

05:56

>> IT'S A MOTHER'S DAY HALL

05:59

PASS.

06:00

>> OKAY.

06:02

EVERYBODY GETS ONE.

06:02

EVERYBODY GET BACK ON STAGE.

06:03

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY FROM EVERYONE

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AT SNL.

06:06

AND LIVE FROM NEW YORK, IT'S

06:10

SATURDAY NIGHT!

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