The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers Podcast Dear Sister
Aug 12, 2024
Seth, a key member of The Lonely Island, and Shia LaBeouf, the renowned actor, dive into the iconic digital short 'Dear Sister.' They share insights on its unexpected fame and how it became a cultural meme, reflecting on its origins and influence from 'The OC.' The duo discusses memorable sketches from the same SNL episode and explores the balance between humor and sensitivity in comedy. With anecdotes about their creative process, they highlight the enduring impact of their work and the fun of collaborative madness that defines sketch comedy.
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Dear Sister's Origin
- The Lonely Island were big fans of "The OC" and its dramatic use of Imogen Heap's "Hide and Seek".
- This inspired their SNL Digital Short "Dear Sister", which initially began before their time on the show with different actors.
Late Night Shoot
- "Dear Sister" was filmed in a hotel room late on a Friday night.
- They even used Akiva's personal pellet gun prop, highlighting the low-budget nature of the shoot.
Dear Sister's Removal
- The "Dear Sister" digital short was removed from reruns and online platforms following a tragic shooting.
- SNL aimed to be sensitive to the situation, although the short's content was unrelated.