# SNL Uncensored Video released on Youtube **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [December 23, 2006, 6:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snl-uncensored-video-released-on-youtube/385325 "2006-12-23T06:02:47Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Runs\_With\_Scissors](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/278dde/32.png) [@Runs\_With\_Scissors](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Runs_With_Scissors)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2006, 6:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snl-uncensored-video-released-on-youtube/385325/1 "2006-12-23T06:02:47Z")
Here’s a cool article about it from the NY Times: [NY Times Article](http://www.nytimes.com/2006/12/21/arts/television/21sket.html?em&ex=1167022800&en=f2bfeef3fcee8194&ei=5087%0A) > [@](#): > > Given the subject matter, it was little surprise that NBC bleeped a recurring word in the chorus 16 times. But soon after the broadcast concluded at 1 a.m. Sunday, viewers who’d seen the bit on TV (and others who had just heard about it) could find the uncensored version online. That’s because the network itself had placed it on its own Web site ([nbc.com](http://nbc.com)) and [YouTube.com](http://YouTube.com), under the headings “Special Treat in a Box” or “Special Christmas Box.” Here’s a Youtube Link: [SNL Youtube Vid](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dmVU08zVpA) This is brilliant on so many different levels. I think it’s awesome NBC did this. I also think the video is fantastic. Too bad it couldn’t be shown on SNL w/o bleeping. But this way a phenomenon is created. And I agree…other shows will do the same. ---
**Author:** ![Bryan\_Ekers](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bryan_ekers/32/183_2.png) [@Bryan\_Ekers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bryan_Ekers)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2006, 6:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snl-uncensored-video-released-on-youtube/385325/2 "2006-12-23T06:11:53Z")
I kinda like to see that rap video Natalie Portman did, uncut. ---
**Author:** ![Frylock](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/ce7236/32.png) [@Frylock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frylock)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2006, 7:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snl-uncensored-video-released-on-youtube/385325/3 "2006-12-23T07:26:41Z")
That was pretty funny. Who were the two guys? -FrL- ---
**Author:** ![Bosstone](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/22d042/32.png) [@Bosstone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosstone)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2006, 7:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snl-uncensored-video-released-on-youtube/385325/4 "2006-12-23T07:34:30Z")
[QUOTE=Frylock] That was pretty funny. Who were the two guys? -FrL- [/QUOTE] One _looked_ like [Dominic Monaghan](http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0597480/), but since I don’t follow SNL these days, I don’t know for sure if it was him or not. No clue about the other guy. And that _is_ a funny video. ---
**Author:** ![Jimmy\_Chitwood](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f475e1/32.png) [@Jimmy\_Chitwood](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jimmy_Chitwood)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2006, 7:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snl-uncensored-video-released-on-youtube/385325/5 "2006-12-23T07:36:21Z")
The one that can sing would be that Justin Timberlake. ---
**Author:** ![mobo85](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/b19c9b/32.png) [@mobo85](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mobo85)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2006, 7:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snl-uncensored-video-released-on-youtube/385325/6 "2006-12-23T07:47:23Z")
Two of the keywords NBC placed on the video are “Andy” and “Samberg,” so I’m guessing that’s the identity of the second singer. And since this is NBC we’re talking about, I’m sealing that identity. ---
**Author:** ![mobo85](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/b19c9b/32.png) [@mobo85](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mobo85)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2006, 7:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snl-uncensored-video-released-on-youtube/385325/7 "2006-12-23T07:48:57Z")
And _The New York Times_ agrees. Somebody give **Runs With Scissors** a gift for the link…you probably know what it is. ---
**Author:** ![audiobottle](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/bc8723/32.png) [@audiobottle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/audiobottle)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2006, 7:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snl-uncensored-video-released-on-youtube/385325/8 "2006-12-23T07:56:05Z")
Holy crap, that Natalie Portman rapping video is awesome. ---
**Author:** ![Leechboy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/9fc348/32.png) [@Leechboy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leechboy)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2006, 12:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snl-uncensored-video-released-on-youtube/385325/9 "2006-12-23T12:14:49Z")
Given their track record, I’d assume it’s another song from the Lonely Island Guys, who also did the much imitated Chronicals of Narnia rap. Check the website [www.thelonelyisland.com](http://www.thelonelyisland.com). ---
**Author:** ![Mahaloth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mahaloth/32/1079_2.png) [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2006, 2:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snl-uncensored-video-released-on-youtube/385325/10 "2006-12-23T14:00:40Z")
[QUOTE=audiobottle] Holy crap, that Natalie Portman rapping video is awesome. [/QUOTE] Yes, that’s one of my wife’s favorite videos. I wish we could find it uncensored. ---
**Author:** ![DoctorJ](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/doctorj/32/2904_2.png) [@DoctorJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DoctorJ)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2006, 2:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snl-uncensored-video-released-on-youtube/385325/11 "2006-12-23T14:12:37Z")
This song is pretty firmly stuck in my head now. Thanks. The biggest problem is that if Justin Timberlake does one more thing that I like (since his album was awesome), I’m going to have to call myself a fan. I don’t know if I can handle that. ---
**Author:** ![Sam\_Stone](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ecccb3/32.png) [@Sam\_Stone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sam_Stone)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2006, 9:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snl-uncensored-video-released-on-youtube/385325/12 "2006-12-23T21:18:54Z")
Justin Timberlake is brilliant at comedy. I so wanted to hate him from his boy-band days, but I just can’t. Too much talent, too much hard work, and he’s got a wonderful sense of humor and is willing to make fun of himself. I don’t much like his music, just 'cause it’s not my style. But I’m still a fan. Here’s the result of a Youtube search on “Timberlake SNL”. Look for the skits. The amazing thing is, on a show full of comedy pros, he’s almost always the funniest person on screen. He could easily be a full-time SNL cast member if he wanted. ---
**Author:** ![Sam\_Stone](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ecccb3/32.png) [@Sam\_Stone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sam_Stone)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2006, 9:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snl-uncensored-video-released-on-youtube/385325/13 "2006-12-23T21:20:06Z")
Sorry, here’s the link: [Timberlake + SNL](http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=timberlake+SNL+) ---
**Author:** ![want2know](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/50afbb/32.png) [@want2know](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/want2know)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2006, 10:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snl-uncensored-video-released-on-youtube/385325/14 "2006-12-23T22:02:30Z")
How about if NBC trashes SNL once and for all and replaces it with just Andy Samberg and Lonely Island stuff? Seriously, this and the Narnia rap are about the only things I’ve actually laughed out loud at on SNL in just about forever! Thanks for the link, **Scis** : I actually saw this yesterday, but am seeing the uncensored version for the first time! Ho-lee schnikies, is this funny! ---
**Author:** ![jackelope](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/a6a055/32.png) [@jackelope](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jackelope)\ **Post date:** [December 24, 2006, 2:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snl-uncensored-video-released-on-youtube/385325/15 "2006-12-24T02:31:13Z")
That’s hilarious; I saw it on the show, and liked it even more this time. Am I the only one, though, who thinks comedy is _funnier_ when the profanity is bleeped? For instance, recall the South Park episode a few years ago when they decided to say “shit” and made a huge deal out of it? The novelty wore off after about three iterations, whereas when the profanity is bleeped it grabs your attention every single time. I find it funnier and also _dirtier_ when it’s bleeped. ---
**Author:** ![astro](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/9dc877/32.png) [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Post date:** [December 24, 2006, 2:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snl-uncensored-video-released-on-youtube/385325/16 "2006-12-24T02:44:48Z")
Youtube is pulling it. Better DL and save while you can (if you can). ---
**Author:** ![Frylock](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/ce7236/32.png) [@Frylock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frylock)\ **Post date:** [December 24, 2006, 3:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snl-uncensored-video-released-on-youtube/385325/17 "2006-12-24T03:27:39Z")
[QUOTE=astro] Youtube is pulling it. Better DL and save while you can (if you can). [/QUOTE] I thought NBC gave them permission to carry it? -FrL- ---
**Author:** ![jackelope](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/a6a055/32.png) [@jackelope](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jackelope)\ **Post date:** [December 24, 2006, 3:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snl-uncensored-video-released-on-youtube/385325/18 "2006-12-24T03:43:48Z")
It was “officially” uploaded by NBC; why would it be pulled? ---
**Author:** ![astro](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/9dc877/32.png) [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Post date:** [December 24, 2006, 4:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snl-uncensored-video-released-on-youtube/385325/19 "2006-12-24T04:05:13Z")
[QUOTE=jackelope] It was “officially” uploaded by NBC; why would it be pulled? [/QUOTE] [Intially approved](http://www.defamer.com/hollywood/snl/great--moments-in-network-standards--practices-the-uncensored-dick-in-a-box-223574.php), the video is all over Yuotube. For whatever reason ([possibly this](http://www.eonline.com/news/article/index.jsp?uuid=a199f6ee-83bb-4243-9d09-7f66de314d64)) I tried to pull up two of them and received a youtube message saying NBC has withdrawn it’s permission to host the video. I imagine it will take them a while to get all the videos taken down. ---
**Author:** ![Dewey\_Finn](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dewey_finn/32/4222_2.png) [@Dewey\_Finn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dewey_Finn)\ **Post date:** [December 24, 2006, 4:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snl-uncensored-video-released-on-youtube/385325/20 "2006-12-24T04:15:16Z")
[QUOTE=jackelope] Am I the only one, though, who thinks comedy is _funnier_ when the profanity is bleeped? [/QUOTE] You’re definitely not the only one who thinks so. The article quotes Seth Meyers, head writer for the show as saying, “The most interesting thing is that it’s actually not funnier uncensored.” [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snl-uncensored-video-released-on-youtube/385325.md?page=2)