SNL fantasy draft

[doner24 | 1,196]

Melissa McCarthy- Easy pick for host for me, no one has ever been more made for SNL and not been on the cast. NEVER breaks character and makes it impossible for those in skits with her to not break. 
 

 

[doner24 | 1,196]

@Reed Rothchild

[Reed Rothchild | 9,533]

Is this the final pick?  I couldn't quite tell.

Justin Timberlake

The hosting 

 

The cameos (best upload I can find)

 

The shorts, maybe the funniest shit in SNL history

 

[doner24 | 1,196]

21 minutes ago, Reed Rothchild said:

Is this the final pick?  I couldn't quite tell.

Justin Timberlake

The hosting 

 

The cameos (best upload I can find)

 

The shorts, maybe the funniest shit in SNL history

 

No, you need a musical act. 

[Reed Rothchild | 9,533]

Oh, fuck.  Give me a minute.

[Reed Rothchild | 9,533]

Actually, I'm not gonna overthink it, or watch 50 performances to find or recall something, or do the famous Nirvana session.  Instead I'll choose one of my favorite groups absolutely killing it, and bringing the heavy, which never happens on SNL

Faith No More

[doner24 | 1,196]

Musical Act- The Band 1976

This was tough for me as I have a couple other favorite performances and think most of the “best” performances are overrated, but peak The Band, just weeks before The Last Waltz is impossible to top. 

https://m.facebook.com/story.php/?story_fbid=794421117688376&id=1642860786023918

https://vimeo.com/248796217?embedded=false&source=vimeo_logo&owner=18785369

 

[doner24 | 1,196]

@fox

[fox | 1,667]

Tracy Morgan - walking the line between edgyness and madness like only the best performers can do
 

@G-type

[G-type | 2,482]

Maybe its too obvious. but its one of the most iconic music performances, by one of my favorite bands, Nirvana

@Nugfish

Edited March 23, 2023 by G-type

[Nugfish | 652]

Beastie Boys

 

Playing Radio, Radio with Elvis Costello was an iconic point in SNL after Costello being banned from SNL for over a decade, but all their performances were fantastic

 

 

 

 

 

 

@SilverspoonGaming

[SilverspoonGaming | 332]

Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers ft Dave Grohl

 

[G-type | 2,482]

Ok... the polls are now open. Time to pick the winner!

[Nugfish | 652]

I felt the first 2 rounds (probably the first 3) were very tight. There was also a run on hosts akin to QBs in fantasy football

[G-type | 2,482]

2 minutes ago, Nugfish said:

I felt the first 2 rounds (probably the first 3) were very tight. There was also a run on hosts akin to QBs in fantasy football

I went for the host in the 3rd round, after 4 consecutive cast members on my wishlist got snagged. I find it interesting that everyone went with with someone who was a member of the "5 timers club"... I guess a proven track record counts for a lot.

Edited March 24, 2023 by G-type

[Jeevan | 8,911]

@G-type can anyone vote, or are u limiting to just participants?

[G-type | 2,482]

Just now, Jeevan said:

@G-type can anyone vote, or are u limiting to just participants?

Everyone can vote! I'm assuming participants will vote for themselves... unless they really feel someone outdid them.

[wongojack | 215]

Didn't participate, but I voted for:

Bill Murray, Chris Rock, Tina Fey, Jon Lovitz, Tracy Morgan Host: Christopher Walken Music: Blues Brothers

Even though he wasn't the greatest SNL cast member, I am a big Bill Murray fan.  Chris Rock is super talented, and Tina Fey is a brilliant writer and comedian.  Just a great cast and the host and musical act are pure SNL gold.

 

[doner24 | 1,196]

2 hours ago, Nugfish said:

I felt the first 2 rounds (probably the first 3) were very tight. There was also a run on hosts akin to QBs in fantasy football

I agree that the first 3 rounds were close other than the Keenan pick, he’s not even close to as strong as the others IMO and would not make a the top 5 on any team for me. I figured my picks wouldn’t be favorites as a couple (Belushi & Radner) are older without the long movie careers like others since they died young. But no doubt they are both top 10, but likely top 5 cast members of all time. 

[Nugfish | 652]

1 hour ago, doner24 said:

I agree that the first 3 rounds were close other than the Keenan pick, he’s not even close to as strong as the others IMO and would not make a the top 5 on any team for me. I figured my picks wouldn’t be favorites as a couple (Belushi & Radner) are older without the long movie careers like others since they died young. But no doubt they are both top 10, but likely top 5 cast members of all time. 

Belushi & Radner are definitely considered some of the best cast members. I just don't have any attachment to them for the reasons you mentioned. I also have absolutely no love toward any of the cast members after the Wiig/Hader/Samburg era

[G-type | 2,482]

Early years SNL isn’t my cup of tea

[doner24 | 1,196]

Ok, I like stats and wanted confirmation that I drafted the best cast. It’s hard to find rankings that go deeper than 10-20 and include all of our picks, but I found Paste and Rolling Stone had rankings which included everyone. Below are the results which are average draft result. Note RS must really hate Norm MacDonald as they almost rated him last (139) which clearly threw Gtypes average off (if he was rated same as paste the avg was 25). 
 
user              Paste      Rolling Stone

Doner24       9.6           13.4

Nugfish         14.6         15

Reed             18            17.2

Fox                18.4        20.2

G-Type         15.4        47.8

Silverspoon  30.2       30.8

 

[doner24 | 1,196]

Here’s the link to the data 

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/176ZFU2tCOLgRrUWKVx1kCnt9fKtVGJkhDSB_-hIFiIc/edit

[Reed Rothchild | 9,533]

If I don't vote for myself I can play the role of kingmaker 

[doner24 | 1,196]

1 minute ago, Reed Rothchild said:

If I don't vote for myself I can play the role of kingmaker 

No, you’ve proven unreliable with your rankings before (see DirtTraxFX).