1. Schmitt’s Gay Beer
In one episode of SNL, a fake beer brand called Schmitt’s Gay Beer was introduced. The commercial shows a group of men drinking the beer and seemingly enjoying it, but as the camera pans out, it becomes clear that they are all wearing tight shirts and short shorts. The tagline of the ad says it all, “It’s not for gays, but it’s not for straight guys either. It’s just for guys.” The commercial is a perfect parody of beer commercials that over-sexualize their products.
2. Colon Blow Cereal
One of the most memorable SNL commercial parodies is the Colon Blow Cereal commercial. The fake cereal brand promises to give you “more than 30,000 times the fiber of other cereals” but warns that it might cause an immediate bowel movement. The commercial continues to show people frantically running to the bathroom after eating the cereal, making for a hilarious and relatable parody of health food commercials.
3. Mom Jeans
Another classic SNL commercial parody is for a fake brand of jeans called Mom Jeans. The commercial introduces the jeans as the perfect solution for moms who want to look fashionable but also need comfort and practicality. The jeans are high-waisted and unflattering, making them the perfect comedic take on un-stylish mom wear.
4. Happy Fun Ball
The Happy Fun Ball commercial parody takes aim at infomercials that try to sell a product without any clear explanation of what it is. The commercial for the Happy Fun Ball encourages viewers to buy the product, but warns that it is extremely dangerous and should not be touched, looked at, or played with. The absurdity of the commercial makes for a hilarious watch.
5. Schmitts’ Gay
In another Schmitts-themed commercial parody, SNL pokes fun at beer commercials that use humor to sell their products. The commercial shows a group of men in a bar, drinking Schmitts’ Gay beer and having a good time. But as the camera pans out, it becomes clear that they are all dressed in drag, taking the parody to the next level.
6. Oops! I Crapped My Pants
The Oops! I Crapped My Pants commercial parody takes aim at ads for incontinence products. The commercial shows a senior couple going about their day, but every time they sneeze or cough, they have an accident. The product promises to keep them dry and clean, but the hilarity of the situation makes for a classic SNL moment.
7. Taco Town
Taco Town is probably one of the most well-known commercial parodies from SNL. The infomercial for the “ultimate taco” shows a ridiculous multi-layered taco that includes everything from hot dogs to pancakes. The commercial is a perfect parody of fast-food chain marketing that tries to sell more and more outrageous menu items.
In conclusion, SNL has provided viewers with countless laughs over the years through their commercial parodies. From fake ads for ridiculous products to hilarious takes on real commercials, SNL has proven to be masters of the parody genre. The list above is just a small selection of the many classic commercial parodies that SNL has created, and they will undoubtedly continue to create more in the future.