This sketch was a pitch-perfect masterpiece. And I *knew* they were going to do something with Simu and Bowen being “The First Asian” trope, it was inevitable. And it was a home run.
I don't care if someone is Asian or gay, it's good that SNL has Bowen to fill those slots. But Bowen has NO reach as an actor. He is always gay Asian. Period.
Yeah, I agree. There's only one particular group that focus solely on someone's race, gender or whatever they identify as that day. The vast majority of people are sick of the constant emphasis on characteristics you got at birth.
Adam Sandler also "plays the same character over and over again" - who cares. But maybe more importantly, all great comedians in history have had distinct perspective and usually also a character they run to the ground BECAUSE IT GETS THE LAUGHS AND THAT'S WHAT MATTERS. Let's see *_you_* succeed at comedy.
Probably true. For every episode there are like 10 or less sketches and usually only half to a third are good and occasionally one is truly great. But then some episodes are total duds and some seasons have barely any good sketches. Though some periods do have a few great sketches several weeks in a row to be fair. It is a decent show to watch regularly but watching highlights from the past is the better way to see the cream that floats to the top. That and nostalgia.
People with false nostalgia about the show say that. Sure, the edginess and novelty of the format can't be reclaimed, but the hit-or-miss rate of the skits is no worse now than "back in the day." In fact, I'd say it was better in terms of skits that have become iconic (the Internet helps, of course). And the cast of the last several years has been stellar -- witness the post-SNL success of those who have moved on.
I've been watching on and off since 1978. Sometimes years would go by without even a glance. I think now UA-cam helps a lot by allowing me to filter sketches, but also the writing has been excellent the past few years. The filmed pieces are consistently excellent, as well.
@@alfzhang1990 Liu can guest star with Yang on _Awkwafina is Nora from Queens_ . Or a reboot of _The Odd Couple_ with Liu as Oscar Madison and Yang as Felix Unger.
I love the Asian representation in this sketch so much!!! From the humble bragging to both Simu and Bowen wearing Red and Gold Asian good fortune colors ♥️💛 this sketch is so good!
I saw Simu Liu and I thought they will def do a sketch with Bowen because this practically write itself.. ahahah I searched both their names and this came up.. THIS WAS GOLD!!!!
Simu, you've come a long way from Kim's Convenience, which I loved watching during a rough time in my life it made me feel good. Congratulations on all your success.
I absolutely loved this. It is so bizarre how media outlets try to declare somebody of some group the first at something when they are so blatantly wrong and even a tiny bit of research would prove it. The Starcraft II bit was perfect and the final photo killed me!
@@siiiiiuu7 Liu can guest star with Yang on _Awkwafina is Nora from Queens_ . Or a reboot of _The Odd Couple_ with Liu as Oscar Madison and Yang as Felix Unger.
I died at Bowen saying “boutique” hahaha
Luckily risen for this comment!
It was funny and cute at the same time, golden moment 😆
I had a friend who thought _fatigue_ was pronounced FAT-tuh-geeyew
Used to say the same when I was 5
@@RaymondHng To be fair, "fatigue" is a pretty messed up word. I feel like it should be "fatique" for how it's actually pronounced, lol
"But just remember, Simu. Whatever first thing you do. I'll. Always. Be. Gay." 🔥 Flawless victory!
Disney canceled Shang-Chi 2. Simu will never recover from this
🤣
@@thierryfaquet7405 They are making a series on Disney+ instead
** Finish him. **
(More than one meaning)
the bit was so-so until they started getting competitive
"EXCEPT YOU HAVE ABS AND I HAVE IBS." BOWEN YANG. JUST STELLAR.
He's so quick with it
I felt that one right in the gut.
I cackled
Irritable Bowen Syndrome
What's that stand for?
Simu & Bowen: This would be a killer sitcom.
This is totally just a condensed pilot for their sitcom. NBC, you built an EMPIRE on this stuff
Aka Jung and Kimchee in Kim's Convenience?
I would watch the shit out of that
Can two hot Asian dudes share their moments without driving each other crazy?
the 1/2 gay Asian odd couple
“I’m not open about that.”
“I guessed.”
“Oh nice, good job!”
I am deceased.
That's the influence of Bowen living in Montreal as a kid lol
Well, I guess I could tell you that I'm a deeply closeted bottom...
I came to the comment section to find this one. I laughed so hard
Which makes blowing up a dragon from the inside more impressive.
Simu would win "Who's On Top?"
First Asian man to blow up a dragon from the inside…“I got the same one too, but it means something else…” best line 😂😂😂
Lol ikr 😂😁
So that's either sexual or related to ibs? or both?
It's not IBS. With that, the dragon blows you up from the inside.
@@jamessirot854 lol 😂😁
@@jamessirot854 but the dragon could be the name of a venue where he had a particularly bad episode? So bad people had to be evacuated lmao
This sketch was a pitch-perfect masterpiece. And I *knew* they were going to do something with Simu and Bowen being “The First Asian” trope, it was inevitable. And it was a home run.
excellent Japanese baseball reference!
Right, give the people what we want
this is probably my favorite sketch from tonight, these two work so well together
Thats saying something cause this was a quality episode
the moment they instantly did a Cher impression was hilarious!
They should get an award for 1st Asian duo sketch!
I was about to say too! one of my most favorite skits
Simu killed it this episode. And this is probably one of my favorite skits of the season!
As an Asian-American, the gratuitousness of these awards really hits home. We’re more than a box on a checklist.
Still waiting for the first Asian male actor on _SNL_ whose name is not a phoneticization of their Chinese name. Oh wait, that's Jackie Chan.
I don't care if someone is Asian or gay, it's good that SNL has Bowen to fill those slots. But Bowen has NO reach as an actor. He is always gay Asian. Period.
@@squanto2 or you know since he’s new and it’s funny and working, that’s all he’s really been allowed to play.
@@undefined2105 No, that's all he has. Being a gay Asian in every thing hes in doesn't take talent.
Yeah, I agree. There's only one particular group that focus solely on someone's race, gender or whatever they identify as that day. The vast majority of people are sick of the constant emphasis on characteristics you got at birth.
George Takei: "Been there, done that, honey."
Simu and Bowen: "Oh my!"
THIS COMMENT!! HAHAHAHA
This would have made this perfect. Just take it from awesome to that level of unforgettable ...
Ooooh, the missed opportunity!
I came to the comments just to find the others who thought they missed a George Takei moment
This comment needs more likes!
Bowen doesn’t stand out cause he’s asian, he stands out cause he’s HILARIOUS 😂😂😂
He's amazing. SNL needed someone like him.
YES! I love him! He hilarious and completely adorable!
No I think it’s cause he’s gay 🌈🌈🌈♥️♥️♥️
So he wins the First Gay Asian SNL Cast member that is Hilarious Award?
@@ckaji15 I think that’s a small part of why he’s hilarious, not the other way around.
We must protect Bowen at all costs, he’s the gem of SNL 💎
He plays the same character over and over again
@@jayjya so did Will Ferrell but I'm sure you ate that shit up.
Adam Sandler also "plays the same character over and over again" - who cares.
But maybe more importantly, all great comedians in history have had distinct perspective and usually also a character they run to the ground BECAUSE IT GETS THE LAUGHS AND THAT'S WHAT MATTERS.
Let's see *_you_* succeed at comedy.
"There's no way that's true" in reference to "First Asian Man to beat Starcraft II" was so great
I was thinking exactly that as he said it 🤣
They were probably thinking in North America.
he might be right none of the pros played the story mode
They said Starcraft II in an SNL skit...🤯
@@imakebadmemes3691 exactly...I was logically walking through different scenarios of how that statement could be true.
The fact Bowen can always one-up Simu by also being gay is hilarious haha
And openly bottom.
@@RaymondHng , that's not open, who told you that? XD
I don't know, Simu is Canadian. There are way more gay people than there are Canadians.
George Takai needs to show up and 1 up Bowen.
Yeah, especially funny if you know about Simu Liu's homophobic forum posts
The way Bowen pronounced “boutique” just stole this whole sketch. 🤣🤣🤣
and andrew just being like "nope, here's the award" so good
This skit hit on so many levels
Bottom Pride! Go Bowen! YAS!
@@magus9130 , I fell out at "What? That's not public. Who told you that? Oh, good job."
Yeah, especially if you know about Simu Liu's homophobic forum posts
How did you guys accurately capture an Asian Humblebrag fight so well
"Mom... I'm HOT!"
This humble brag sketch. All the Asians can relate lol
Especially Chinese mothers.
@@RaymondHng Oh yes, yeah. I mean, my mother would TOTALLY never do that.
To dial it up: Mom's one-upping each other bragging about their sons awards.
really on point about how weird and almost belittling the “first asian” praising trend is. Super funny skit too
“Hello,, fellow yellow fellow”. Seems there should be an award for that.
True, I’m not a fellow yellow fellow, fella.
#agree
Alex Moffat probably had some limericks left over from the Halloween episode since the Boat Guy’s boat had dry rot. lol
I think mellow was in there somewhere...
As an Asian, I love how this plays off the stereotype of Asians trying to be successful. Its scaringly accurate
It plays off as sibling rivalry and I love it
The humble brags
Learn it from Mom...
Fr
And the history-making nonsense for minor stuff.
As a bisexual Asian, I’m coming for you both!
Like right now? 😂😂😂
@@strangerdanger1271 Shhhhh we don't need to gild the lily
First bisexual Asian man to come for a straight and a gay Asian man.
@@strangerdanger1271 💀💀💀😂🤣
underrated comment
Fucking gold, they say SNL gets worse as you get older, but perfect sketches like this seem to keep happening even as the years go by
SNL was never always good... Way more misses than hits.
Probably true.
For every episode there are like 10 or less sketches and usually only half to a third are good and occasionally one is truly great.
But then some episodes are total duds and some seasons have barely any good sketches. Though some periods do have a few great sketches several weeks in a row to be fair.
It is a decent show to watch regularly but watching highlights from the past is the better way to see the cream that floats to the top.
That and nostalgia.
People with false nostalgia about the show say that. Sure, the edginess and novelty of the format can't be reclaimed, but the hit-or-miss rate of the skits is no worse now than "back in the day." In fact, I'd say it was better in terms of skits that have become iconic (the Internet helps, of course). And the cast of the last several years has been stellar -- witness the post-SNL success of those who have moved on.
I've been watching on and off since 1978. Sometimes years would go by without even a glance. I think now UA-cam helps a lot by allowing me to filter sketches, but also the writing has been excellent the past few years. The filmed pieces are consistently excellent, as well.
This is one of the beat sketches in years. Bravo SNL, bravo Bowen and Simu.
hats off to the writers -- they did a top shelf job on this one.
this sketch is making fun of you
I'm starting a kickstarter for these two to be in a buddy cop movie....anyone else wanna join?
I’d definitely definitely watch that!!
HELL FUCKING YES
@@alfzhang1990 Liu can guest star with Yang on _Awkwafina is Nora from Queens_ .
Or a reboot of _The Odd Couple_ with Liu as Oscar Madison and Yang as Felix Unger.
How about a buddy firefighter movie? 🤣
Send me a link and I'll donate faster than Louis C.K. can undo his belt at a Barnes & Noble.
This makes me so happy to see Asian people in mainstream media that aren’t the butt of a joke
They aren't??
Pretty sure Bowen is a bottom, sooo . . .
@@ZapDash That would only make him a butt.
@@ZapDash 💀💀💀💀
Best SNL episode in a while. Simu did great and Bowen is a whole legend, as usual
Really? I honestly think all episodes have been amazing. I used to only watch SNL for weekend update. NOW I WANT TO WATCH the entire episode
This had me rolling. I want more of these two.
Liu can guest star with Yang on _Awkwafina is Nora from Queens_ .
Yes, this! That's the kind of fresh, original, self-aware comedy I crave! What a fantastic piece!
Bowen just casually being the funniest man on snl
C'mon we all know Bowen would be have won that Cher impression award 🤣🤣
Jack McFarland might differ on that.
I guess we have to "turn back time" and watch it again.
Aaaaaalllllllll
It's his birthright as a gay
I think Simu did the best job of acting by a guest on SNL I have ever seen.
Have you not seen any of Adam Driver's stuff. Dude will have the audience, cast, and crew dying and not break.
@@MSKDphantom Ah ya, I remember. he was good.
First Asian man to act his whole heart out on SNL.
SNL went hard this week. Bravo
I don’t know which Asian to like more, I love them both!!
Honestly, Simu and Bowen had amazing chemistry 🔥🔥
The picture they used for Bowens "first gay Asian to deadpan on splash mountain" had me in tears 🤣🤣
I love the Asian representation in this sketch so much!!! From the humble bragging to both Simu and Bowen wearing Red and Gold Asian good fortune colors ♥️💛 this sketch is so good!
They totally missed multiple opportunities to say: "Congratulasians."
oh , nicely done
I'm dying😂😂😂
HAHA
That last line was the best part. Bowen gives great energy to SNL.
"Weren't you the first openly bottom guy on that list?" Followed by the "Good job!" had no right to be as funny as it was
Right?? That was great.
I was screaming
i'm sorry i dont get it, can you explain, what does that mean openly bottom guy? i'm being serious
@@artnos in gay sex one person has the penis put in them and this person is called the "bottom" (the other is called the "top")
fucking gold xD
“I’ll always be gay” 😂 this is why I love Bowen
I saw Simu Liu and I thought they will def do a sketch with Bowen because this practically write itself.. ahahah I searched both their names and this came up.. THIS WAS GOLD!!!!
"I don't wanna be funny, I wanna be hot!" -Bowen Yang, May 2021
"Mom, I'm hot!" -Bowen Yang, November 2021
LMAO NICE CATCH
It's Pride Again.
YUP. WE LOVE THAT GROWTH
@Simuliu actor bruh Simu Liu is 2 names not 1.
Simu, you've come a long way from Kim's Convenience, which I loved watching during a rough time in my life it made me feel good.
Congratulations on all your success.
"I got one too, but it means something else" LMAO
I'm surprised this didn't get more laughs...I literally laughed out loud at that line.
Ok. SNL is getting some good sketches lately.
It’s all Bowen yang
I love the giant trophy case in the background of Bowen's dressing room throughout the sketch, e.g. at 2:35
You monster you made me watch it a third time
"Hello, yellow fellow"
I'm dead. 😂
“Weren’t you the first openly bottom guy on that list” 🤣
Everyone is sleeping on that line!!
the slowly increasing chaos of this scene is great
Great skit. Bowen is my favorite member they've added in a while.
Simu exclaiming that he was not the first Asian to beat StarCraft two gives me hope for the world!
such a great sketch! I do hope there'll be more interactions between Simu and Bowen, they're both hilarious!
Bowen is the greatest new addition to the SNL cast in so long! I adore ever skit I see him in, he's always so funny
This was too beautiful, I'm crying.
Two of the sexiest men alive doing a skit together…you love to see it
Lol first Asian man to beat StarCraft 2: "There's no way this is true but thank you so much!"
Yessssss, Bowen needs ALL THE SCREEN TIME!!!!
Omfg I am SOOOOOOOO glad that I cluelessly decided to watch this skit...
Christ I laughed so god damn hard.😂😂
The medals absolutely killed me.
0:59 is it not.... "bu-tick-wah"?
Bowen is such a gem on SNL. Let's hope he never leaves with IBS!
The chemistry here was awesome these dudes need to keep throwing some skits out there
The Cher impression made me LOL 🤣
Jack McFarland might differ on that.
Bowen was robbed for sure 😭
"You mean it isn't Boutique-wah" made me literally laugh out loud :D
Simu: The first Asian man from Kim's Conveience to host SNL.
😭 this is HILARIOUSSSS LMAOOOO
This is some seriously hilarious meta comedy! (Blowing up jokes from the inside… both meanings)
I love Bowen! Best cast addition ever. ❤ 👌🏼
Best (Asian) cast edition ever
This is such a spot on sketch!😂I never know Simu has such great comedy potential! 🤣
Have you never seen the show 'Kim's Convenience'..🤔🤦♂️
I love how Simu and Bowen are able to be both grateful and laugh at all the "firsts" they must have been receiving in real life.
I was the first Asian in my household to watch this video
OMG, so hilarious! Best sketch this year!
Let’s go! Asian pride!
Sarah squirmin is a real Emma Stone doppelganger
Sona. Conan's assistant!!
The first time she came in I totally thought it was Emma.
This has very much Aidy and the musical guest sketch vibes just from the title which made me excited just to watch it
This was one of the best skits ive seen in forever
Bowen has become my reason to love new episodes, that man doesn’t miss
I love Bowen's joke delivery. Something about it just kills me
That IBS line cracked me up, perfectly delivered
Bowen does such a good cher impression. He is robbed!!!
Ah, but he had the unfair advantage of being gay.
the writing of these sketches feels really fresh
I don't laugh out loud at too many SNL skits, but this one got me right in the funny bone. I-B-S!
Props to Simu, everyone vibes well with him in sketches
"Is it not boutikwa?“ 🤣
It's BOAT-tuh-cue
"Hey there is no way this is true but thank you so much!" is an awesome little callback to how huge Starcraft is in Korea
LMSO this skit has layers I love it
Simu's "No!" at the end was super asian.
I freaking love Bowen his delivery is hilarious
The delivery of this skit was really well done. I often feel like the guest hosts sound really awkward in these skits. Funny.
I absolutely loved this. It is so bizarre how media outlets try to declare somebody of some group the first at something when they are so blatantly wrong and even a tiny bit of research would prove it.
The Starcraft II bit was perfect and the final photo killed me!
Their Asian parents must be proud with all the awards
This. Is. Amazing.
Lmfao! "Yes! YES! I did IT. I picked 2!!" His acting is so good.
IM AN ASIAN THAT WORKS PANERA! LOL WHERES MY AWARD?!
🏆 First place Asian working at Panera goes to . . . YOU
But were you the first? ;D
@@hoppytoad79 willing to debate on that lol
@@jenwhitesides thank you kind stranger
The award is being asian i thought?
This is still one of my favorite SNLs ever.
These guys need a buddy comedy for real
Someone pls make this happen
@@siiiiiuu7 Liu can guest star with Yang on _Awkwafina is Nora from Queens_ .
Or a reboot of _The Odd Couple_ with Liu as Oscar Madison and Yang as Felix Unger.
OMG this was incredible
I know Bowen wrote this. Genius
I can tell Bowen wrote this not because he’s in it because there’s a Panera reference.
that punch line was pure gold, haven't seen one that good in a while