Eli Manning on SNL: Skits We’d Love to See Giants’ QB Perform

May 5, 2012   ·   Timothy Rapp   ·   Jump to comments

Eli Manning is set to host Saturday Night Live, and the odds are good that the experience will be an awkward one for viewers.
Eli doesn't appear to have the comedic chops that older brother Peyton displayed when he was on the show, and the NBC promos haven't been particularly funny.
But that doesn't mean there aren't a few ways the SNL crew could use Eli to hilarious ends, uncomfortable as his performance may be. I've got a few ways they might squeeze every last drop of funny from Mr. Manning.
 
Peyton References
I'm imagining a skit fairly close to the beginning of the show that centers around Eli in his dressing room, going over a few lines and getting ready for the show.
As he does, various members of the cast come in, originally wishing him luck and telling him he'll be just fine and to break a leg before appearing to leave the room.
But each hesitates, gingerly re-enters the room and asks Eli a question about his older brother. Maybe one ask...

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