Later today we will, for the first time, hear “Live from New York, this is the real Sarah Palin on Saturday Night Live.” The Governor from Alaska, who was ridiculed only weeks ago, will make her appearance tonight, which could do wonders for her popularity.
like it or not, popular culture plays an important role in U.S. politics. Politicians often use pop culture to their own advantage; songs, slogans, messages, images. These days, popular culture and politics collide.
SNL is one of the most influential programs in the United States. When it ridiculed the mainstream media for using sexism against Hillary Clinton while sucking up to Barack Obama, the media quickly changed its coverage of the Democratic Party’s primary race. Journalists realized that they had crossed the line if even SNL made fun of them – especially considering the fact that the public responded to the skit with loud applause; they only do that when the skit is right on target.
Later this year, SNL made fun of Palin. Tina Fey gave a ’speech’ as ‘Palin’ that was truly a masterpiece. Fey was a better Palin than Palin.
But tonight, Sarah Palin will have the chance to strike back. She will have the opportunity to use the power and influence of “Saturday Night Live” to her advantage.
It will be interesting to see whether she’ll be able to thrive at SNL. All too often, politicians do not feel comfortable.
Will Palin’s be SNL’s star?
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I don’t believe SNL will do wonders for her popularity as a matter of fact I think she looked very uncomfortable and bitchy. Ms. Palin should not give up her day job as sidekick to McCain, at least there she can make me laugh.
She did just fine. As far as making you laugh as McCain’s side kick, you must pass out laughing seeing Biden ask people in wheel chairs to stand up…”Hey what am I talking about!”