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Originally Posted by Dominic
and I still don't get Adam Sandler...he's not funny.
Sandler's appeal (when he was on SNL) I think is akin to Fallon and Pete Davidson. They're these young likable dudes who aren't really cut out for sketch but they give on an energy like if a friend of yours from high school.got on the show, so you're just rooting for the guy because you know and like him.
In all fairness, Fallon at least had some decent impression chops and after awhile, developed into a decent sketch performer. This is kinda what happens when Lorne hires stand up comics. I think Eddie Murphy might've been the only great SNL performer that came from stand up (which he barely had anyway, he was only 19). Every other SNL great came from a strong improv and sketch background.
Just to be clear, I'm not referring to cast members that are beloved like Sandler or Tracy Morgan or whoever, but those who were inarguably strong performers on the show.