Bowen Yang Is The Best Part Of "SNL" Right Now And Here Are 12 Moments That Prove It
I have said this once and I will say it again: 🗣 NOMINATE BOWEN YANG FOR AN EMMY!
Excuse me, can I have just a minute of your day to discuss the downright hilarious and criminally underrated Bowen Yang, please?
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Bowen's been killing it on SNL both as a writer and a featured player since 2018 and 2019 respectively. Though he's only been on the show for a little while, I'd argue he's one of the best, funniest cast members right now. He does 👏 not 👏 miss👏!
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So let's take a little trip down memory road and look at some of his most iconic characters and sketches, shall we?
1. When he gave 110% in this "U.S.O. Performance" sketch with Kristen Wiig and Dua Lipa:
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2. When he played "the Iceberg That Sank The Titanic" on "Weekend Update":
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3. Sorry, but this sketch is too good to include just one moment:
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4. When he went on "Weekend Update" to discuss the rise of anti-Asian hate in America:
5. And when he got real about it too:
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6. When he gave us this absolutely iconic "Sara Lee Bread" sketch with none other than Harry Styles himself:
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I kid you not. I quote, "Must get rid of toxic in the community," at least twice a week.
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7. When he was Chinese trade representative Chen Biao on "Weekend Update" and DID NOT come to play:
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This update segment is 3 minutes and 23 seconds of perfection. The hits do not stop!
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8. And when he came back once again as Biao to discuss TikTok:
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9. When he played Kim Jong-un and practically stole this whole sketch without saying a single English word:
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Also, Bowen AND Sandra Oh in one sketch together is too powerful for words. We have no choice but to stan!
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10. When he went on "Weekend Update" to do a spot-on Fran Lebowitz impression:
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11. When he made an appearance in Pete Davidson's "Stu" music video as Elton John:
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I think the pictures speak for themselves, personally.
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12. And finally, when he played SoulCycle instructor Flint, who had some Very Helpful advice:
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LET ME HEAR YOU MAKE SOME NOISE, BOWEN HIVE!
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