34 Trivia Tidbits That Shine A Spotlight on ‘Saturday Night Live’

We’re sure Tiffany Haddish really regrets not getting the ‘SNL’ gig
34 Trivia Tidbits That Shine A Spotlight on ‘Saturday Night Live’

Name a comedic actor or musical group, and SNL probably had something to do with them — even if it was rejection.

So many great comedians like Pee-wee Herman, Stephen Colbert and Tiffany Haddish famously didn't get cast on the show, but ended up with great careers. Then there are former cast members who describe the experience of working on SNL like they were traumatized war veterans. There have also been several sketches and characters that have caused controversy or boosted the profile of now-Hollywood-level writers.

Love it, or hate it, Saturday Night Live is still very much a big part of the cultural conversation. Heres what celebrities, former cast members, writers and fans have said about SNL

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Lets not confuse 'looked pained' with 'probably stoned'

MICHAEL PHELPS SEPTEMBER 13, 2008 SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE CRACKED.COM Critics say he looked pained to be there. His Michael Phelps Diet sketch featuring a cameo from Subway's Jared Fogle hasn't aged well.

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