Pablo Torre Finds Out Will Forte Commits to the Bit
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May 8, 2025 Will Forte, the comedic genius behind iconic characters on Saturday Night Live and in 'MacGruber', shares hilarious insights from his career. He reminisces about his mythical audition at SNL and reveals the chaos of a karaoke night that sparked spontaneous performances. Forte discusses the absurdity of comedy, his memorable experiences working with Val Kilmer, and the flawed charm of 'MacGruber.' Listeners are treated to a peek behind the curtain of filmmaking, highlighting the joys and challenges of creating laughter.
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Will Forte's Unique SNL Audition
- Will Forte's SNL audition featured an original character called the Gold Man who performs precise robotic movements for tips.
- The act ended with a humorous song where he confessed, "I suck for my face paint."
Will Forte's Bush On SNL Story
- Will Forte reluctantly portrayed George W. Bush on SNL before passing the role to Jason Sudeikis.
- He preferred doing odd, absurd characters over impersonations like Bush.
Prank Justice with Omelets
- Will Forte threw a friend's $20 bill and meal out a window in a prank at a restaurant.
- He justified it as justice for being annoying, calling it "evening the score."