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A bit more outside of Momoas comfort zone.
That energy carried him all the way through an otherwise uneven episode.
Lets run down the sketches of the night, ranked from best to worst.
The family finally finds Michael in his underwear, greased with lard, trying to fit behind a bookshelf.
He did it all in an attempt to avoid being that guy.
Colin Jost focused on Trumps vague Totally clears the president.
tweet while considering how many of Trumps advisers had been indicted.
Next, Aidy Bryant comes on as Carrie Krum, a sixth grade travel expert.
Its the sort of lovable character youd expect from Bryant.
Updates second half takes on headlines including the controversy surroundingKevin Harts homophobic tweets.
Over his shoulder, a picture ofBill Cosbypops up.
Next, Che does his own feature about the value of bidets.
Scrooge still doesnt get it.
Even Bob Cratchit and Tiny Tim (Alex Moffat and Kate McKinnon) seem to understand things.
Momoas exuberance and physicality, placed alongside that Victorian British remove, make this one oddly delightful.
Its a short and funny gag powered by Thompsons perfectly calibrated performance.
Though these gas-powered appliances got an F-minus Energy Star rating, the guys are satisfied.
His 13-year-old kid figured out he could do something with his body, and he wont stop doing it.
The fact that Santa thinks the kid misspelled flashlight on his Christmas list just seals the deal.
Everyone left singsWe Wish You a Merry Christmas.
Just holding onto his moment, he indulges in a song he wrote about holding onto his moment.
He then fulfills Aidy Bryants request that he open a jar of pickles while looking into her eyes.
Its a hodgepodge of gags, but Momoas enthusiasm shines through.
Its all a very flimsy framework to hold a bunch ofGOTjokes, most of which dont feel worth it.
Momoas apparent glee at being onSNLcarries the night.
