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Taylor Swift Shows Off Musical, Comedic Talents on “SNL”

11/9/09, 3:30 pm EST

Taylor Swift pulled a Timberlake this weekend, becoming one of a handful of artists in Saturday Night Live history to serve as both musical guest and host, for the show’s November 7th episode. Swift did a masterful job in both roles, appearing in nearly all the sketches — which were for the most part funny — and performing “You Belong With Me” and “Untouchable” to an audience of roughly 5 million, SNL’s biggest ratings of the season.

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Taking advantage of their host’s dual talents, SNL put a guitar in Swift’s hands for the opening monologue, which featured jabs at both ex-boyfriend Joe Jonas and her VMAs nemesis Kanye West. “You might think that I’ll bring up Joe/The guy who broke up with me on the phone/But I’m not going to mention him in my monologue/Hey Joe, I’m doing real well/Tonight I’m hosting SNL,” Swift sang. “You might be expecting me to say/something bad about Kanye/And how he ran up on the stage and ruined my VMA monologue/But there’s nothing more to say/Because everything’s okay/I got security lining the stage.”

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Swift portrayed a teenager donning orthodontic headgear for a PSA about parents who are bad drivers, an obsessive roommate, a convict sporting cornrows and a goatee, and a girl crushing on Frankenstein in a Twilight spin-off called Firelight, which was this weekend’s SNL Digital Short. Swift also turned in impressive impersonations of Shakira and The View guest host Kate Gosselin.

While Swift’s musical performances took a backseat to her comedic endeavors, her spirited renditions of “You Belong With Me” and “Untouchable” nonetheless showcased her magnetic stage presence. NBC and YouTube have both clamped down on those clips, but you can enjoy the Firelight trailer below:


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Anonymous | 11/9/2009, 3:52 pm EST

This is the second time I’ve seen her on SNL in the last year…her bass player is HILARIOUS. She sings light bubblegum pop, and her bass player bangs like he’s in Pantera. HAAAA!! Dude is up there whippin’ ass like he’s on the main stage at Ozzfest. So funny to see.

BC | 11/9/2009, 4:27 pm EST

If Taylor Swift has talent, then so does every drama class/talent show hack that I’ve ever seen.

hope | 11/9/2009, 4:40 pm EST

ha fail on the typo, its you belong WITH me, not to me! hilarious song though!
<3

She Was Great | 11/9/2009, 4:45 pm EST

I hope she has a long and successful career – such a nice girl!

Hannah | 11/9/2009, 5:39 pm EST

LOVED the monologue song! It was beast. Loved the joe and kanye jabs. And throwing her current bf taylor lautner (sooo hot) in there was funny too

AT | 11/9/2009, 6:00 pm EST

It was kind of funny nothing to brag about though. I give it a meehhh, if I saw it on tv I probably would have changed the channel. It wasn’t a complete fail it just wasn’t very good. SNL is to blame too the skits weren’t very good, the show isn’t what it used to be everyone knows that. I saw the skit from the first show she did and that wasn’t hilarious either. I don’t understand why they wanted her to host, just because someone is famous doesn’t make them funny or worthy of hosting SNL.

MostBlessed | 11/9/2009, 8:13 pm EST

This girl really doesn’t sing all that well and if I knew she was going to bad mouth and make fun of other people like Kate from Jon & Kate plus 8, I wouldn’t have felt so bad about what happened to her at the award show. Taylor is a good actress for the most part,because she acted so innocent at the award show…I think she isn’t all that!

Lizzie | 11/9/2009, 8:30 pm EST

I thought Taylor (Swift) was hilarious! She made me laugh out loud! I loved the monolouge and firelight short. Her skits were okay, but not the best I’ve seen. I was a little warry about her singing during some parts of the monolouge when she sang “la la la…” really load. It sounded kind of flat and just not so good. But the rest was great!

HurtsButHonest | 11/9/2009, 8:37 pm EST

This girl has Nooooooo talent. If I had to watch her or listen to her, I wouldn’t and I don’t.

hottie | 11/9/2009, 10:55 pm EST

i should have watched the show
lol

kanye

trotter | 11/9/2009, 11:36 pm EST

Best SNL of the year, by a mile. Taylor was a revelation as a comedienne! Great version of “Untouchable”. Taylor’s monologue, “Firelight”, “TRAAPD”, the Taylor interview and the Bunny skit were some of the funniest SNL bits in ages.

blablabla | 11/9/2009, 11:56 pm EST

I am (sadly for her because up to now I was one of her most loyal fans) officially sick of Ms. Swifty. sigh. Seems she has sold out. That rude prison sketch was vile; she should have worn a bra in the roommate sketch (and, does she have size 13 feet? gross!); and, I agree her skreetching in the lalala chorus was weird for a singer. If she gets her EOTY, that might be the highlight of her career. One fan gone. b’bye dubiatchde.

bla | 11/10/2009, 3:08 am EST

hey blabla you piece of shit, you aren’t a fan and never were if this was able to turn you off from her. loyal fans dont quit on someone for their foot size or because they grew up and were part of an adult show with adult sketches. the prison sketch is a recurring sketch. you’re picky. and she has not sold out by being a HOST on a show.

lokomotor | 11/10/2009, 6:48 am EST

To blablabla:

you were never a fan–just a troll trying to stir things up.Taylor’s probably not going to notice you gone. :)

amy | 11/10/2009, 10:55 am EST

I agreee with Bla & lokomotor – that Blablabla you wer n ever a fan. & Taylor was great & hilarious – loved her!

Dresden | 11/10/2009, 12:40 pm EST

MostBlessed – Have you ever heard of writers and a script? Do you think Taylor went “Hmmm, I want to badmouth Kate and other people.” She was handed her lines just like everyone else. Think before you post.

Steely Fred | 11/10/2009, 12:41 pm EST

“Masterful job”……..really? I thought she was horrible in every way possible. People that like her music really should be embarrassed.

Shiloh | 11/10/2009, 3:26 pm EST

I understand how people can praise a girl who cant sing. I’ll say, some of the skits were funny, but really people? As Seth and Amy would say…how is this girl so popular when she cant sing a note? Really?!?

Anonymous | 11/10/2009, 3:39 pm EST

She’s so popular because Ammuricens like bubble gum/fat that is fed to them.

ant | 11/10/2009, 4:18 pm EST

swift has got an awful singing voice. some of the snl girls have a better singing voice when they do parodies and stuff. but swift did really well in the skits (except for the convict one)

The Seeker | 11/10/2009, 4:27 pm EST

Her Shakira impression was spot-on, but other than that she was pretty poor in her sketches.

Eric | 11/10/2009, 4:48 pm EST

I liked the Taylor’s SNL so much I watched it a second time (from my DVR) before going to bed Saturday. I watched it again last night, too. All three times I laughed out loud and enjoyed it all thoroughly!! Well done Taylor!

hola | 11/10/2009, 4:59 pm EST

Why are there so many haters???? I thought she was great. I think she’s a great singer too, I really like her songs. So quit HATIN !!!

Niki | 11/10/2009, 6:39 pm EST

It has to be said that the girl doesn’t have a great singing voice – but she’s still amazing, and her songs are incredibly catchy, and very sweet! And come on, she is FUNNY. I love her, flat notes and all… And I really can’t blame her for the snide Kanye comments or the Joe Jonas thing.

john | 11/10/2009, 7:06 pm EST

eric, sounds like you were watching it with a bottle of lube..
She’s just a kid everybody. Remember how you were when you were 19? Shread her if you want, but try to think of all the things you accomplished by the time you were 19. I don’t care either way about her, but people seem kinda harsh is all.

BubbaCo | 11/10/2009, 7:57 pm EST

I thought the show was really good…there’s something about Taylor that I really like, and it’s not the music.

BTW…PEREZ HILTON SUCKS!

Julie | 11/11/2009, 1:55 am EST

I’m a little sick of the Joe Jonas bashing. The guy dated her for a month and he still being skewered. I think she needs to grow up a bit and move on. And she mentioned something about how she is hosting SNL as a slam to Joe Jonas…but they already hosted the show earlier this year.

Other than that I thought the show was a little funny. SNL has just lost it’s power though. Definately not as funny as it used to be.

As far as musical talent. Taylor Swift sounds a lot better on her album than live. I think there are way better country/pop artists out there. She is a bit overrated…and way overplayed.

Frank | 11/11/2009, 2:02 am EST

I felt bad for Taylor Swift during the Kanye thing. But overall, I think she is overrated as a performer. She writes catchy songs but now they are all starting to sound alike.

Watch out Taylor Lautner. Because if Taylor Swift holds true to form…she will be writing a song about how you broke her heart, and she’ll be skewering you in her next SNL hosting gig.

Sorry, not buying the innocent little Taylor act anymore.

Did anyone else see her pose with that guy with a great big Swaztika on his chest? And she claimed she didn’t see it? Hmmm, hard to miss a giant Swaztika on someone’s chest.

Beth | 11/11/2009, 2:05 am EST

I was disappointed in Taylor actually. She claims to be this “role model” for youth and respresents herself as the victim all the time. But then goes on national television and bad mouths everyone.

It makes you wonder. I recorded it for my daughters but had to delete it because of language and the prison skit. I expect that of SNL but not her. You can be funny without trying to hurt people.

FrTZ | 11/11/2009, 2:07 am EST

Fail…I don’t think SNL is funny and neither was Taylor. The only part I laughed at was the Shakira impersonation. That was pretty close.

Connie G | 11/11/2009, 2:09 am EST

Ummm, the Jonas Brothers actually hosted the show earlier this year. So “they are doing well” too. And you may want to check the ratings again because it was also stated that they posted the “Highest Ratings”. They also served as both Musical Guests and performed in several skits.

Sigh | 11/11/2009, 2:18 am EST

A lot of haters out there – Lift the girl up, so you can pull her down and stomp on her? Is that how you get your thrills? It’s ironic, how this medium is called the information highway, but there seems to be few knowledgeable, thoughtful people on it.

Anonymous | 11/11/2009, 5:29 am EST

i dont get why people say she cant sing. obviously the ‘la la la’ part was just a joke. her signing isnt flat at all, it was there to make it seem more funnier which i thought it did. whats going on people, you know she was very funny and is an absolutely talented girl. she has a nice sweet voice, sure the voice isnt a strong one like beyonce but its sweet and lovely and just as beautiful. And the bonus is that unlike most artists she writes her own songs. and another thing about her songs is that although they are defeinitely catchy, teh lyrics are soo meaning. Her songs tells a story and i think thats quite impressive considering that many singers out there have songs that you dont know what the heck they are on about even though they sound good e.g. selena Gomez, miley cyrus. Ask yourself when you listen to a miley cyrus song and know that miley cyrus has written it and has no connections with it on a personal level does it just makes you love taylor swift’s songs even more. plus who says taylor swift’s voice is flat, miley cyrus has a pretty strong voice, but its not nice on the ear drums now is it. its not soothing either, am i right? talyor swift is a beautiful girl, indeed very talented and seriously people gotta stop saying she cant sing. her voice is unqiue and sweet. the ‘la la la’ part was just to add humour. Further more, too all you haters out there, can u really write a wonderful song like taylor? do u have a record deal or even a platinum album? Have you sold millions of albums? have u kissed taylor lautner? have u gone on a date with one of teh jonas brothers? have you been praised by sexy and respectable singers like John Mayer or Justin Timberlake? have you been praised by Ellen Degeneres? have you ever been on the cover of Seventeen magazine on multiple ocassions? have you done any of this from scratch and have you achieved any of this or even one of it before you turned 20? i bet not. so look on the bright side of things and stop acting as if you know it all.

Anonymous | 11/11/2009, 5:33 am EST

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Anonymous | 11/11/2009, 9:21 am EST

mostblessed screw you. you go taylor!!

TequilaMockingbird | 11/11/2009, 10:22 am EST

She was funny on SNL, and she’s talented in her own right. Now, can WE ALL PLEASE get over the general “Omg Taylor and Kanye!!!” story?

Tony | 11/11/2009, 12:09 pm EST

A hot, skinny, blonde, white teenager…gee…I just can’t seem to figure out why she’s so popular!?!?

Key | 11/11/2009, 12:48 pm EST

That girl needs to get over Joe Jonas already. MOVE ON TAYLOR.

agresti | 11/11/2009, 3:40 pm EST

She has nice legs.

Nessie | 11/11/2009, 5:36 pm EST

She’s over Joe and Kanye and laughing all the way to the bank.
Having fun. Don’t put her on a pedestal, she’s not asking for it.

Hey there | 11/12/2009, 12:18 am EST

Its true, the bassists stage presence is pure comedy,,

Vic De Zen | 11/12/2009, 12:35 pm EST

I thought she did a pretty good job on the show and was funny! The only skit i didn’t think she was great at all in was the one where she was dressed up as a prison gangster.

old guy | 11/12/2009, 12:47 pm EST

Swift’s winning Entertainer of Year is like Obama getting elected–no real talent but they are likeable

John | 11/12/2009, 12:48 pm EST

@agresti. Yes,the legs.

basser | 11/12/2009, 7:51 pm EST

She’s probably a nice girl, but she, at least here, has an awful voice. How can anyone in their right mind think she, on “SNL,” sang great here? Ugh. The talent-level bar keeps dipping, and dipping, and dipping ……

Berta Ann | 11/12/2009, 7:59 pm EST

I agree with anonymous 11/11 5.29…Taylor is young..has talent…she won the CMA and you didn’t…so get over it….

someone | 11/14/2009, 2:49 am EST

to taylor swift:you rock!and keep on rocking!!
to taylor haters:if you don’t like her then shut the fucking hell up!! stop discriminating her and so whatever!!!!!

Holly | 11/14/2009, 11:27 pm EST

I think Taylor did awesome.Stop saying she did horrible in the monologe thing because the “la la la” part was sopposed to sound bad to make it look funny and stop saying that she did a horrible thing by making fun of people! The skits were given to her for crying out loud! and the Joe Jonas thing she did get over it she was just tryin to be funny! Isnt that the whole point of SNL- to be halarious? and she was halarious! and did any of you guys win the Entertainer of the Year, Best Vocalist of the the Year,have the Best Album of the Year, or the Best Music Video of the Year? or do you write your own songs and have them be in the top 100 songs like every week or did you ever have a world tour and have to extend it cuz it was so popular and have it almost sold out in minutes?and she did all that stuff before she was 20. so there! I don’t think so so SHUTUP by sayin she sucks cuz she doesn’t!i bet all of you cant do that by the time your 20.You guys are so jelous of her that she can do stuff that you guys can’t do. oh yeah i forgot- congrats taylor on the country music awards!
From Holly

nadia | 11/16/2009, 10:07 am EST

taylor was awesome in snl.. i love her music and she has a sweet and lovely voice.. love her and wish her all the best in many many years to come… u go girl..

wakemeifyourhorny | 11/16/2009, 2:59 pm EST

thought it was interesting that one of the things some posters bashed her for was thinking she had big feet, as if that would have any significance. What makes it even stupider is her shoe size is actually 8.5 narrow, so she has rather small feet for her height and that is part of her awkwardness when moving. I find it all very charming and thought she was very good on this episode, as well as having a beautifully honest voice.

someone | 11/22/2009, 3:11 pm EST

TAYLOR SWIFT IS AWESOME!!! THAT SONG IS HILARIOUS!!! YOU PEOPLE WHO DONT LIKE IT WELL GOOD FOR YOU…JUST SAYIN THAT YOU SHOULD!!!

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