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A Real-Life Buzzkill Inspired ‘SNL’s Debbie Downer

Apart from Chevy Chase, the most depressing character to come out of Saturday Night Live is probably Debbie Downer. The ...
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Rachel Dratch reveals the unexpected origin of her most iconic SNL character

During her appearance on Amy Poehler's Good Hang podcast, Rachel Dratch told the hilarious origin story of her most famous ...

Debbie Downer Was Inspired by This Real-Life Awkward Moment, Says Rachel Dratch

Listening to Rachel Dratch’s long and winding, but never not funny, story of her solo Costa Rica trip that inspired one of the most memorable characters in SNL history, is giving fans a renewed ...
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5 Timeless SNL Sketches That Keep Getting Funnier Every Single Time You Watch (Part 9)

Saturday Night Live has given us sketches so iconic they never lose their magic. From Rachel Dratch’s Debbie Downer to Kate McKinnon’s alien antics and Betty White’s legendary Scared Straight, these ...

Rachel Dratch Shares How Debbie Downer Was Inspired By A Really Awkward Follow-Up Question

It’s been more than 20 years since Rachel Dratch first rolled out Debbie Downer during an episode of Saturday Night Live, and the character is so embedded in pop culture that you still hear everyday ...

Rachel Dratch’s Therapist Told Her to Take a Solo Vacation — and It Inspired the Iconic Debbie Downer

The 'Saturday Night Live' alum met a real-life bummer — and sisters who taught her about the power of positive thinking — “in the judges of Costa Rica” ...
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The 13 Best SNL Sketches in 50 Years of Saturday Night Live

Here are the 13 best SNL sketches in the 50 years of Saturday Night Live. Obviously, these things are subjective. So if you think we missed one, let us know in the comments. And now, the best SNL ...