Sep 22, 2008
Olympian Michael Phelps Is Dr. McSwimmy
Why wasn't he this funny on 'Saturday Night Live'?

Michael Phelps made a special guest appearance on ABC last night during Jimmy Kimmel‘s Big Night of Stars pre-Emmy Awards special. Phelpsie made a cameo in a Grey’s Anatomy spoof that introduced him as a new character on the show — Dr. McSwimmy. Here are a few screencaps from the spoof:


Not only was this little skit funnier than the entire Emmy Awards show itself (or so I hear) but it was infinitely funnier than any of his skits from his appearance on Saturday Night Live last weekend. After the jump, check out the full video of this Grey’s spoof for yourselves …


I understand that Phelpsie took a bit of heat for his alleged lackluster performance on SNL but I think that this McSwimmy spoof shows that he’s got the chops to do comedy … yes?

[Screencaps via Oh La La, Source]

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  1. Katt says:

    omg- hilarious!!!!!

  2. Nicola says:

    Eh? That was also pretty lackluster. He barely said anything, and smirked whenever he did. Oh yes so hilarious. The acting AROUND him was funny. Although the fact he gets so much attention is a joke in itself.

  3. Winona says:

    That was mildly amusing… Salma Hayek’s bit was far funnier: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9qjP5TMdxE

  4. Kait says:

    hahaha…oh, i <3 phelps! its nice to see he is loosening up!

  5. Kaitie says:

    I think that all of the skits from SNL that centered around him being Michael Phelps were funny for the most part and that he can make fun of himself a lot more readily than he can stretch to really comedic parts if that makes sense.

    He is well-spoken in interviews and is comfortable with himself, but he isn’t a comedian so it doesn’t always sit well when he tries to be something else, in my opinion. But he makes me giggle all the time when he is being himself.

  6. Sarah says:

    come on, he’s a swimmer not an actor or comedian. it’s okay.

  7. EP says:

    LMAO! ok well… It’s true, it’s funny but he barely said anything. I still see him as a bad actor. I guess he got lots of help on the acting to do this.

  8. h4irspr4y says:

    Grey’s anatomy and after that Entourage whaouhhh

    do the tv shows need some help to have audience ? lol

  9. jill says:

    loved it!!

    ps. does anyone know the song that was playing?

  10. Anne says:

    Jill, the song playing is Grace Kelly by Mika.

  11. Oscar says:

    Nicola,are you green?.Boy you are a really envious thing.MP is a great athlete.14 Golds,8 in one Olympics.What have you done lately that is worthwhile?.I found both the SNL and the Emmy skit funny but then,I see MP just what he is a sport figure that is comfortable with himself,just like I do not expect Steve Martin winning 8 olympic medals.Cool,boy,cool.

  12. A says:

    I loved that Mika was playing!!!

    If I don’t have to hear or see another Olympian trying to become an actor, I’m fine.

  13. Connie says:

    LOL so hilarious! I love Dr. McSwimmey

  14. Diana says:

    Yeah Mika!

  15. Kendra says:

    I thought he was kind of funny on SNL! The ugly children skit? Come on! This was totally cute..Too bad Grey’s Anatomy sucks so hard..

  16. lilly says:

    luv luv luv it, so cute, i heart greys anatomy… such a good show.

  17. ginae says:

    funny! =]

  18. Judy says:

    Ugh. I can’t stand Michael Phelps now. I totally lost my respect for him after his wild partying and his endorsements of everything from private jet planes to Frosted Flakes. I’m also getting tired of his face (too much exposure) – he really isn’t attractive to look at and while his body is built well for swimming, it really is strangely proportioned.

  19. Momo says:

    OMG i just saw the Jimmy Kimmel skit with Salma Hayek! HILARIOUS!!!
    Okay so whats with everyones hatred towards Phelpsie?? so he’s tying to keep his 15 mintues going who cares…its funny just watch it. and kill him for celebrating his medals by going clubbing *gasp* what a bastard! he’s scum.

    really people just take it easy.

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