Bill Hader's SNL Cast Impressions | CONAN on TBS

Summary

In this engaging and humorous transcript, the guest discusses their experience with impersonations, highlighting Fred Armisen's portrayal of them and their own impersonation skills. The conversation delves into the comedic dynamics of their family, all of whom are adept at doing voices, and shares anecdotes about fellow comedians like Kristen Wiig, Jason Sudeikis, and their unique quirks. The script also touches on the guest's personal life, including a heartfelt text from a fellow comedian after watching 'Skeleton Twins', all while maintaining a lighthearted and entertaining tone.

Takeaways

• 😄 The speaker humorously mentions that they only see Fred Armisen's impersonation of themselves when they watch 'Skeleton Twins'.
• 🎶 Fred Armisen's impersonation is characterized by talking about popular bands and Portland, with a focus on his love for the city and his lifestyle there.
• 👓 The impersonation includes big glasses and the frequent use of the term 'dude'.
• 🏠 The speaker also does impersonations, including one of Fred Armisen talking about Portland and his daily routine.
• 🥶 Kristen Wiig is portrayed as always being cold and frequently asking if others are attending certain events.
• 🍃 Jason Sudeikis is depicted as always chewing gum and having a particular way of greeting people.
• 📱 Jason Sudeikis sent a sweet text message to the speaker after watching 'Skeleton Twins', which was hard for the speaker to read without picturing him chewing gum.
• 🎭 The speaker's talent for doing voices is a familial trait, with the whole family engaging in doing voices when telling stories.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 The family's storytelling involves adopting different voices for characters, making it a lively and engaging experience.
• 😢 There's a playful mention of a family member, presumably deceased, with affection and humor.
• 👀 The speaker's wife noticed the family's habit of doing voices when she first had dinner with them, highlighting it as a unique family characteristic.

Q & A

What is the subject of the impersonation by Fred Armisen mentioned in the script?

The subject of the impersonation is the speaker himself, who sees himself as Fred Armisen's impersonation, always getting into some hugely popular band and starting to listen to Bruce Springsteen.

What is the characteristic of Fred Armisen's impersonation of the speaker that is highlighted?

The characteristic highlighted is Fred Armisen's use of hand gestures and his constant talk about Portland, including having an apartment, records, and a coffee routine there.

How does the speaker describe his impersonation of Fred Armisen?

The speaker describes his impersonation of Fred Armisen as talking with his hands and being obsessed with Portland, including flying over there frequently for short visits.

What is the recurring theme in Kristen Wiig's impersonation as mentioned in the script?

The recurring theme in Kristen Wiig's impersonation is her character always being cold and asking if the speaker is going to 'that thing,' indicating a pattern of behavior.

What is the unique trait of Jason Sudeikis' impersonation as described in the script?

The unique trait of Jason Sudeikis' impersonation is his character always chewing gum and using phrases like 'Hey, buddy, how ya doin?'

What was the sentiment expressed by Jason Sudeikis after watching 'Skeleton Twins'?

Jason Sudeikis sent a very sweet and long text expressing how much he loved the movie 'Skeleton Twins' and praising the performance.

How does the speaker describe the family's habit of doing voices?

The speaker describes the family's habit of doing voices as a natural part of storytelling, where each family member automatically goes into a voice when recounting an event or talking about someone.

What was the speaker's wife's observation about the family's behavior during dinner?

The speaker's wife observed that the family all do voices when they tell a story, and it's not like doing cartoon voices but more of a natural inclination to embody different characters.

What is the humorous twist at the end of the script regarding Jason Sudeikis?

The humorous twist is the speaker expressing love for Jason Sudeikis, calling him a beautiful dude, but then jokingly stating that he's dead.

How does the speaker's family use voices when telling stories?

The speaker's family uses voices to embody different characters and situations when telling stories, making it more engaging and vivid rather than just narrating events.

What is the setting of the impersonation of the family watching the speaker on Conan as described in the script?

The setting is at home, where the family is watching the speaker on Conan's show, and they are reacting with laughter and comments.