SNL has been really great lately (Bill Hader's Stefon- hilarious), but even in this golden age of SNL, it still does not hold a candle to the late great MADtv. What was so great about Mad TV was its ripe parodies. What didn't it take on: the Michael Jackson trial, Anna Nicole Smith, American Idol, and even that buffoon of a president George W. Bush (he was the worst). But the best part about it the show was it's original characters. That little kid played by a grown man- priceless. All the women that Asian guy played- I laughed so hard milk came out of my nose!!!;)! You know all those characters were great, and extremely popular, because of the sheer amount of movies that they have been made into. Sure, SNL has had Wayne's World, and most recently MacGruber, but MADtv has The King's Speech, The Social Network, No Country for Old Men, and Norbit- all of which were nominated for Academy Awards. Also, MADtv was edgy- just look at how they spell their title! It's a shame Fox had to cancel this show, and it really shouldn't have been canceled. And even Comedy Central pulled the reruns of this great show. What has the world come to!? Do yourself a favor and pick up a complete season of this show, you will not be disappointed. To whet your appetite, here is just one of their hilarious skits based on original material.
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