It is with a heavy and sad heart that I have to report that Tina Fey‘s impersonation of Alaska Governor Sarah Palin has been retired. While I would be ecstatic if the real Sarah Palin retired from politics, I am very sad that Tina Fey has decided stop portraying the governor in her insanely hilarious way on Saturday Night Live. It is time to raise our glasses, pour one out for the faux (and IMHO superior) Sarah Palin and peace her the spork out:
Tina Fey’s hilarious turn as Sarah Palin put Saturday Night Live on the electoral map like nothing else in recent memory — viewership is up nearly 70 percent this season. But will Fey continue to moonlight as the gorgeous governor, who could be a parody-worthy public figure for years to come? “I have to retire just because I have to do my day job,” reveals the creator and star of NBC’s 30 Rock (which experienced a 20 percent ratings uptick for its Oct. 30 season premiere). “I think [Kristen] Wiig would do a really good job.” As for whether there’ll be an official Palin torch passing, she says, “Maybe we could get a real torch. Or I could give Wiig the Palin wig.”
While saddened by this news (I would *love* to see just one more SNL skit of Tina‘s Palin reacting to the election outcome this week) I can absolutely understand Tina‘s position. It prolly ate at her soul a bit every time she put that wig and those glasses on. And, to be honest, I’m really looking forward to not having to deal with anything Palin-related for a very long time or, you know, FOREVER. No offense to the fine folks in Alaska but, y’all can have that entire family. Please keep them up there … or sell them to the Russians, whatevs ;) Tina Fey is a genius … much love, props and kudos to her for giving us such comedic gold during this presidential campaign. I’d deffo vote Fey for VP once Obama completes his two terms in office. Wouldn’t a Hillary Clinton/Tina Fey 2016 campaign be awesome?!
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Umm, it’s HIS Blog, so where exactly should he post HIS views??? No one said you had to read them. That’s the beauty of this country. Freedom to click or not! LOL!
I agree with Rhonda, if Trent wants to write his views he certainly should be able to do so on his own blog.
‘m in Canada but how could you avoid getting caught up in the election? I loved seeing Tina on SNL again but I’m so tired of all things Palin.
LOL! Tell me Sue, where should I plug my views? Also, please tell me what I should believe, what I should wear today and what to have for lunch. Thanks!
maybe you should find another blog to read then sue? anyways I love Tina Fey..maybe she’ll be doing Palin in 2012? wow I really shudder at that thought
[...] Peace The Spork Out, Sarah Palin* … props and kudos to her for giving us such comedic gold during this presidential campaign. I’d deffo vote Fey for VP once Obama completes his two terms in office. Wouldn’ta Hillary Clinton/Tina Fey 2016 campaign be awesome?! [Source] [...]
[...] Peace The Spork Out, Sarah Palin* It is with a heavy and sad heart that I have to report that Tina Fey’s impersonation of Alaska Governor Sarah Palin has been retired. While I would be ecstatic if the real Sarah Palin retired from politics, I am very sad that Tina Fey … [...]
LOL at Sue! Seriously, laughing out loud! Hey Sue, go get your own blog!!!
I’m a Republican that loves Trent and his blog. He has the right to put whatever he wants on here.
Tina Fey as Palin was genius! Hopefully her retirement of Palin will be the end of Palin on SNL….we don’t need anymore for sure!
I’m a gay Republican who reads and enjoys Trent’s blog. While I have much love for Palin and was rather disturbed to see her so lambasted in the media – much to the exclusion of anyone on any ticket – Fey’s impression of her (despite its singlemindedness) was hysterical. And say what you will – Palin was a good sport about it. As for what Trent can and cannot post, OMFG, get a grip. This is his blog, and unless I missed something in the morning’s paper, free speech hasn’t been repealed. If you don’t like it, don’t read it. Put a cork in that whine, Sue.
[...] Peace The Spork Out, Sarah Palin* While I would be ecstatic if the real Sarah Palin retired from politics, I am very sad that Tina Fey has decided stop portraying the governor in her insanely hilarious way on Saturday Night Live. It is time to raise our glasses, … [...]
Umm sue? Are you Serious? If you don’t like what Trent has to say.. Read a different blog…. GO TRENT!
I really hope the results of the election didn’t bring out the hate in people. Get a grip, Sue. Your hate is not wanted here. NEXT!
You Betcha Sue…I have the perfect site for you. E news is full of angry conservatives leaving nasty comments under every political topic. You would fit right in……best of luck with your hatred……
Sue, as a Republican, you aren’t exactly making the party look good.
As for Trent not posting his thoughts on his blog… maybe you think he should go to another blog and post his political views in their comments?? Do you have a blog SUE???
I love Sarah Palin, and I loved Tina Fey’s renditions of her. I hope we see a whole lot more of both of them in the future!
Poor Sue, so lost. And also (per Palin), it’s good that she has freedom of speech to voice her political views on someone else’s blog! lol
Hey Trent, did you see the O’Reilly/Carl Cameron segment (on Fox News!) about how Palin thought Africa was a country and not a continent? What a tool.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/.....41653.html
I disagree that Palin was unfairly lambasted by the media. She was UTTERLY unqualified. Some of the stuff that’s come out in the last couple days in totally mind-blowing: she thought Africa was one big country, she couldn’t name the three countries in North America (even though her state is surrounded by one of them!), etc etc. Watch this report, on FOX NEWS of all places. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWZHTJsR4Bc. Craziness.
But I digress… I too will miss Tina Fey as the far superior Sarah Palin! Also.
We’ll have to agree to disagree, Lauren, because frankly, well…I’m not even going there. The bottom line is that it’s over.
i agree with aidan. and lauren, i think the new president elect is, as you put it, UTTERLY unqualified.
trent, sometimes i do think you put a little too much political stuff on here. but, it is your blog and i can just skip over things i don’t wanna read.