Bobby Moynihan Crashes 'SNL,' Brings Back Beloved Characters
Realization
Folks, they did the thing. pic.twitter.com/BoQE9TF8AN
— Dave Itzkoff (@ditzkoff) October 30, 2022
*tom hanks appears on new snl*: "hmmmmm, ok..."
— Dyl Advised (@ThatsSoDylan) October 30, 2022
*bobby moynihan appears*: "ok, ok..."
*realizing it's the halloween episode*: "oh no!"
Man fans live-tweeting the episode realized what was happening in real-time. Even if they saw it coming, they were pleased by the build-up.
Host
This is a petition for Bobby Moynihan to host SNLpic.twitter.com/cfBJjTclDH
— Ericka ♡ (@NeonTravesty) October 30, 2022
Fans want to see Moynihan host SNL.
Too Long
BOBBY MOYNIHAN ON SNL?????? IN 2022???????? pure joy ❤️❤️ pic.twitter.com/3A26vDgXi5
— l 🕸 u (@louulouiie) October 30, 2022
Seeing Moynihan back out on the SNL stage filled fans with nostalgia.
Lorne Michaels
The arc of the comedy universe is long …
— Bernie Etzinger (@izzyscompanion) October 30, 2022
Fans in the live audience reported that series creator and showrunner Lorne Michaels was particularly amused by "Drunk Uncle."
Stats
Bobby Moynihan moves into 10th place all-time in SNL sketch appearances (767), placing him between Will Ferrell (9th) and Amy Poehler (11th) pic.twitter.com/5KS9AO79qV
— The Saturday Night Network (@thesnlnetwork) October 30, 2022
According to fans, as of this week, Moynihan reached a new milestone in terms of all-time sketch appearances on SNL.
Fitting Mistake
Bobby Moynihan (accidentally????) calling Colin Jost “Seth” is the hardest I’ve laughed at #SNL all season. The delayed audience reaction… just incredible pic.twitter.com/TTG1BcAK6f
— SCAREric (@MrEAnders) October 30, 2022
For nostalgic fans, the highlight of the night was when Moynihan accidentally referred to Colin Jost as the former host of "Weekend Update," Seth Meyers.
End Credits
Bobby Moynihan and Colin Jost during goodnights, nothing else matters to me right now. 🥺pic.twitter.com/JorEoRUvE4
— Ericka ♡ (@NeonTravesty) October 30, 2022
Finally, even at the end of the episode, Moynihan stole the show. SNL will be back next weekend with host Amy Schumer and musical guest Steve Lacy.