I just lost respect for Justin Timberlake

[rainy]

And turned off SNL. The first scene was total ignorance and stupidity towards Hugo Chavez. I might turn it back on but come on SNL really?

[rainy]

1. Well I still love Justin but I'm very disappointed

[MrSlayer]

2. Why did you respect him in the first place?

And why did you expect better from SNL?

[rainy]

4. Definitely didn't expect that bad ugggg!

[Lydia Leftcoast]

5. Respect Justin Timberlake?

I never have.

[Dawson Leery]

6. Timberlake has proven himself to be a putz on several occasions.

[RandiFan1290]

3. That was horrible

But this sketch with Paul Simon, Steve Martin, Dan Akroyd, Chevy Chase, Martin Short, Alec Baldwin and Tom Hanks (so far) is great

ETA Candice Bergen too

[sabbat hunter]

12. Justin Timberlake

is now a member of the 5 timer club? wow

the quality of that club just dropped a few notches..

[RandiFan1290]

18. He is out of place in that list. nt

[WCGreen]

27. Come on, that dick in a box skit from a couple of years ago was

great....

[msanthrope]

43. The one he did for Mother's Day....can't post im on my phone

but worth a google

[HiPointDem]

7. what was the sketch?

[Zax2me]

10. Oh, it was an Elton John impersonator singing 'tribute' to Chavez.

Using some of the sillier quotes attributed to Chavez over the years.

[alphafemale]

39. They were disrespectful to Chavez by quoting him?

I hate it when that happens.

How dare they!

[Zax2me]

8. It was funny. Really...

He is the best host.
I always watch when he hosts.
That first skit opening the show had us laughing.

[1983law]

23. I agree.

He does a great job on the show.

[Violet_Crumble]

9. I never have to worry about losing respect for him...

Never had any in the first place, so I can't lost it

[Zax2me]

11. Candice Berden, Tom Hanks, Chevy Chase, Alec Baldwin - Steve Martin

Five-timers club!
Done with them too?
They appeared directly after Chavez skit...

[Blue_In_AK]

13. I get a kick out of Justin Timberlake

I'm not going to throw him overboard just because of one bad skit (which hasn't been on here yet. Only 8:00 here).

[Nye Bevan]

14. He dissed the Comandante Eternal?

Words fail me.

[ChazII]

15. 30 more minutes until SNL comes on.

I guess this is one I can skip. Thanks for the tip.

[RandiFan1290]

17. You should watch for the 5 timers club sketch

Was great to see all of them together up there. Brought back some good memories for me.

[ChazII]

20. Thanks, I forgot about the reunion. n/t

[HipChick]

16. How much input does he have into what the SNL writers put together for him?

Prob zero..

[nadinbrzezinski]

19. Justin who?

[Rex]

25. Bieber, Byiber?

You know the blonde haired kid that sings and dances.

[nadinbrzezinski]

41. Ah...one f those.

Sorry to be so blassee, but I do not expect brilliant political commentary from an entertainer. Sometimes I am surprised.

[Rex]

45. Same here, he is somewhat juvenile

and though he has some acting chops - I wouldn't ever expect him to run for office or pontificate about politics much if at all.

[zappaman]

33. Timberlake.

He's a very famous singer/actor.
I'm surprised you don't know...being a journalist and all.

[sibelian]

21. Poor Justin. I wonder people find it so difficult to take him seriously?

Perhaps he's a fuckwit.

[JI7]

22. didn't they make fun of homeless people during his wedding ?

[jzodda]

24. It was very funny!

Best SNL of the year. In fact maybe the best in the past several years. Timberlake delivers.

That skit was very funny.

[WCGreen]

29. I thought he was good but his attempt to be a front man for a big band...

just fell flat.

The songs didn't go anywhere, just noodled around the one theme.

[Elwood P Dowd]

26. Maybe he forgot to put his dick in the box?

[olddots]

28. S.N.L. = very dead horse

replace the producer it really is his fault .

[Joe the Revelator]

30. I've been gone for a few months...when did we start respecting a two-bit dictator like...

....Chavez?

[roody]

31. It has been encouraging

to see from the many Hugo threads that DUers overwhelmingly support Chavez' mission. A few right wing bs spouters had me wondering for years.

[Judi Lynn]

32. "We"? n/t

[Summer Hathaway]

34. I'm so glad you raised this important topic

and opened it for discussion.

It's impact on our society, not to mention the global community, cannot be under-estimated.

[okieinpain]

35. so Hugo is a.hero of progressives. n/t.

[Orrex]

37. What's not to love about an oppressive authoritarian dictator?

[OKNancy]

36. So funny, just read this at the top of the DU latest

http://www.democraticunderground.com/1017104499, then scroll down and read this.

I haven't watched my recording yet but it sounds like a good show.

[malaise]

38. NBC allowed that

I hope they are ready for my celebrations when Cheney and the other war criminals croak.

Bad taste does not describe that opening scene.

[Buddyblazon]

40. As someone who went to school for music...

and worked his way up through the blue collar ranks of production for 16 years to become a stage manager and now a production manager....I love Justin Timberlake. Guy has unbelievable talent. Great comedic timing. Not crazy about his music. But have nothing but respect for him.

I am middle of the road on Chavez. A song about him shortly after his death doesn't seem like a reasonable thing to even get upset about...even if it is satire.

[undeterred]

42. It was probably educational for most of the SNL audience.

Seriously. How much do you think most people watching SNL knew or care to know about Hugo Chavez?

[MineralMan]

44. Respect. Justin Timberlake.

Somehow, I just can't see how those words go together.

I do not respect entertainers, except for their ability to entertain. I don't remember being entertained by Justin Timberlake. As for his opinion on other matters, it is completely irrelevant.