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The 15 Funniest Saturday Night Live Food Skits

This article is written by a student writer from the Spoon University at American chapter.

We’ve gone back and watched countless SNL food skits and narrowed them down to our 15 most loved. So get hungry people, because tonight we have a great show for you. From Studio 6H to Spoon University, here are some food sketches we all know and love.

The French Chef

Saturday Night Live

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Save the liver. One of the most iconic SNL sketches of all time and Dan Aykroyd’s most memorable character, The French Chef only gets better with time. Just watch how the cooking show goes a bit awry. 

Brownie Husband

Saturday Night Live

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Tina Fey puts a twist on a girl’s night in with the Brownie Husband. Now you can enjoy the company of a man and a fudgey, gooey dessert all in one.

Almost Pizza

Saturday Night Live

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“It’s Almost Pizza. Pizza that’s practically pizza in every way, except for a few key points,” says Kristin Wiig while attempting to convince Bill Hader to eat dinner. Go ahead, enjoy Almost Pizza, the not-real food, definitely not-pizza dinner that your whole family will be terrified of.

Paula Deen’s Paper Towels

Saturday Night Live

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Want to enjoy comfort food without all of those pesky calories and fat from butter? Well Kristin Wiig as Paula Deen is here to help with Big Ol’ Soakems Paper Towels. Now you can enjoy the comforts of Southern cooking without all that butter and oil.

Jon Hamm’s John Ham

Saturday Night Live

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Wish there was an easy way to eat your favorite cold cuts while going to the bathroom? Well look no further. Jon Hamm’s John Ham has got you covered, but “if it feels like a slice of ham, don’t wipe your ass with it.”

Activia Yogurt

Saturday Night Live

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The yogurt that helps make you crap. Jamie Lee Curtis guarantees that the Activia-fueled yogurt works or your money back.

Pizza Business

Saturday Night Live

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Have leftover pizza hanging around? Never fear, Melissa McCarthy is here. All you have to do is loan her some money for her desire to eat lots of pizza, also known as Pizza Business.

Cracklin’ Oat Flakes

Saturday Night Live

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Have you been feeling tired lately? Is your morning coffee no longer enough of a pick-me-up? Now you can enjoy all of the crispy, crunchy cereal you love with added MDMA to jumpstart your day.

Corn Syrup Producers of America PSA

Saturday Night Live

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Corn syrup is natural enough and fine in moderation, according to the Corn Syrup Producers of America, but we’re not convinced they’re right. 

Totino’s Super Bowl Commercial

Saturday Night Live

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Totino’s Super Bowl Sunday is fun for everyone: pizza rolls for men and the Super Bowl Activity Pack for women. It will keep you occupied for hours. 

Liquorville

Saturday Night Live

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Let’s face it: tea vs liquor? Justin Timberlake, Kristen Wiig and Lady Gaga dress as tea, beer and wine to promote Liquorville and a nearby tea shop. As the musical competition continues, the mini-rap battle gets out of control.

NPR’s Delicious Dish Schweddy Balls

Saturday Night Live

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No one can resist Pete’s Famous Shweddy Balls. Alec Baldwin, Molly Shannon and Ana Gasteyer get ridiculously raunchy when promoting this mouthwatering Christmas dish.

Shimmer Floor Wax

Saturday Night Live

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Oops, your food spilled on the floor. Well don’t worry because Shimmer Floor Wax is a dessert topping and a floor wax all in one. “It’s durable, scuff-resistant, and it’s delicious.”

Taco Town

Saturday Night Live

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A simple hard shell taco is just too boring. So, how about wrapping that in a flour tortilla with beans, a corn husk, a breakfast crepe, a deep-dish pizza, a blueberry pancake and deep frying it too? Is that too boring? Never. Taco Town doesn’t joke around.

Crystal Gravy

Saturday Night Live

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Ever wish your food looked more natural and clear? Enjoy Crystal Gravy, only for your new favorite mashed potato topping or even your new face wash.

No wonder we love SNL so much.

Sarah Wilson

American '18

Emma Gabay

American '19