Weekend Update: April Ludgate and Leslie Knope on Working for the Government

Weekend Update: April Ludgate and Leslie Knope on Working for the Government - SNL

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Local government employees April Ludgate (Aubrey Plaza) and Leslie Knope (Amy Poehler) stop by Weekend Update to talk about working for the government.
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@rebekabalogh2321 Жыл бұрын

Aubrey trying so hard not to laugh🤣🤣

@amberbanuelos7053 Жыл бұрын

Her reaction when Amy and Colin switched seats gave such embarrassed, “MOM!!” energy, it was perfect.

@jhsmith7481 Жыл бұрын

She was like that in the show too 😂

@EarlAlvinDaniels Жыл бұрын

And she succeeded better than the others!

@danielhoffman4741 Жыл бұрын

Some of the best P&R moments were Aubrey trying to stay in character around Andy

@stringlarson1247 Жыл бұрын

Right? Hard to take my eyes off of her anyway, but to watch her gripping hard to stay in character was fun.

@cythatnerd Жыл бұрын

"When you work for the local government doing the bare minimum is doing your part."

@rdear Жыл бұрын

A true protege of Ron Swanson

@dttruman Жыл бұрын

That's why I thought it was more realistic than The Office and Community

@andrewodell4021 Жыл бұрын

@@rdear I dunno. I think Ron would correct her for her attitude. Ron doesn't believe in doing the minimum -- he believes in obstructing the works of government, not performing them badly through quiet quitting.

@ChicanoryIsMyName Жыл бұрын

Not just the local government. Proud federal employees too.

@martymiller4300 Жыл бұрын

Doing the bare minimum is doing your part should be the anthem of the California DMV

@aprilludgate_1833 Жыл бұрын

Amy Poehler must HOST SNL again. Period.

@enderwiggin7991 Жыл бұрын

Okay Aubrey! 😂❤ we see you, we love you, but not to much cause that's gross.

@crystinamarie1 Жыл бұрын

Yassssssss

@janelliot5643 Жыл бұрын

Yes please, let's have a me back. This reprise of a minor role she played was a fiasco

@Scocelectric Жыл бұрын

Fraaaaance!

@MarceloRomero360 Жыл бұрын

I'll ask her to host.

@scruffd0g193 Жыл бұрын

I knew as soon as Amy showed up, we are getting a Parks and Rec moment. So nostalgic.

@dougamer31 Жыл бұрын

No you didnt

@micahnewby7964 Жыл бұрын

@@dougamer31 come on, it's obvious. A star of the show is already host *and* a second star of the same show (which aired on the _same network_ as SNL, don't forget) shows up in an earlier cameo? They knew. _Technically,_ if you want to be pedantic about it (which, in fairness, clearly you do because you're "that guy" I guess) they didn't _know_ unless they work on SNL. However that's like me saying you don't _know_ the sun's going to come up tomorrow morning; technically accurate, but yeah, it will

@keirabeck5679 Жыл бұрын

@@micahnewby7964 😂❤

@tkeller88 Жыл бұрын

Well yeah of course. Amy was introduced as Leslie Knope

@Mcmevin Жыл бұрын

I knew as soon as I read the title

@Mskittenlover12 Жыл бұрын

You know a show is iconic when you've never seen an episode but still know all the characters so well. 😂

@YoctoYotta Жыл бұрын

you should watch all of parks and rec; ain't bad!

@jasperlevien5968 Жыл бұрын

Your name is the best! Please watch parks and rec you wont regret it...loving kittens is Leslie's whole vibe lmao

@mrrobot8973 Жыл бұрын

It’s an all time great comedy. Watch it

@caru3257 Жыл бұрын

😮 I only recognized Amy Poehler.

@carloschambers8423 Жыл бұрын

THIS statement was me watching Aubrey & then former anchor Amy comes out in awe of the setup of SNL & my head exploded!!

@DreamDaddie Жыл бұрын

As I always say, everyone in this world needs a friend like Leslie Knope. Even April can't help but smile around her.

@hellfish2309 Жыл бұрын

Meanwhile Ron Swanson is living his best life in the post-apocalypse Tammy-free

@pnut3844able Ай бұрын

@@hellfish2309 with his warrior princess Xena

@EthanAhMu 19 күн бұрын

@@hellfish2309 with his new husband Frank

@MichelleGrondine Жыл бұрын

aubrey trying so hard to act disinterested but can’t help her aura radiating giddy dream coming true energy is such a mood and i love it for her

@hunterbell9011 Жыл бұрын

Can you imagine Perd Hapley on weekend update?! “This is a live show…that’s on Saturday!”

@kengeorgejones6855 Жыл бұрын

Amy hasn't been on SNL much in the last few years so I thought that cameo in the monologue was all we'd get. A lovely surprise. I appreciate how much Amy still gets and respects the character - still keeping her as determined and upbeat, rather than going the easier comic road of being bitter and toxic.

@samsneadd Жыл бұрын

So she is not Chevy Chase?

@kengeorgejones6855 Жыл бұрын

@Hunter That was the point. She shouldn't be that way, it would have been cheaper writing to make her.

@laalaa99stl Жыл бұрын

I just love the idea that Amy will only tell a joke if it isn't mean. ❤

@mayflower7811 Жыл бұрын

She is hilarious but with a good 💖

@rdear Жыл бұрын

Amy will tell hard hitting biting jokes. Leslie will only tell them if they’re nice!

@CharlieSmurffy Жыл бұрын

If you had cancer, I’d be happy

@soundpilatesandyoga8531 Жыл бұрын

If you read her book, she explains why.💜💙❤

@jus_sanguinis Жыл бұрын

Oh, women from "Parks and recreation". Btw I have a funny piece of this tv show on my cha nnel with Plaza and Offerman.

@JJMariana7 Жыл бұрын

Leslies obsession with Joe Biden 🤣🤣🤣

@BlushGush Жыл бұрын

Glad they kept that running gag going 😂

@GabGotti3 Жыл бұрын

Someone needs to be obsessed with him. Because I’m tired already.

@dttruman Жыл бұрын

They could have used a Monica Lewinsky type joke here, considering Joe's obsession for smelling girls hair

@terwillagermcghee4148 Жыл бұрын

@@dttruman I'm not sure you know what a joke is😘

@dttruman Жыл бұрын

@@terwillagermcghee4148 I am not sure you know what a "better" joke is

@Juankaleebo Жыл бұрын

“Back when Seth Meyers used to do the show by himself” 😂

@Djnightmare14 Жыл бұрын

And before h8m, she did it herself, she sat in that chair for like 4 years

@CanItAlready Жыл бұрын

@@Djnightmare14 With Seth, though.

@RHCole Жыл бұрын

@@gatchrocks Amy killed it everytime she was behind the desk. That era had a STRING of amazing Update desks, to be perfectly honest. Picking my favorite of that bunch is difficult.

@Djnightmare14 Жыл бұрын

@@gatchrocks yes, you are right, and that’s why I didn’t say all by herself. Don’t be dumb.

@WhyTheHorseface Жыл бұрын

Jesus Christ people even arguing on the fucking Saturday night live comments section

@coolboss999 Жыл бұрын

"Be a dog catcher and say you didn't find any" Why did this make me chuckle 🤣😭

@ninjabrown8560 Жыл бұрын

@@gardenlover9663 but i think in most cases the stray dogs that are found might go to kill shelters and April would be totally against that so in that case it’s totally in character for her

@sadezem991 Жыл бұрын

@@gardenlover9663 do you know what happens to animals caught by animal control? it's usually not very good.

@christatimbers Жыл бұрын

Aubrey trying so hard not to laugh warms my cold dead heart.

@gravemaster8747 Жыл бұрын

Cold dead heart? I can tell a clown when I see one.

@ShinRyojin Жыл бұрын

I love how Amy is acting like a proud mother to Aubrey. So wholesome.

@RampantLion11 Жыл бұрын

Was rewatching parks and rec and this happens!!?? This is LITCHERALLY the best moment of this episode ever!

@WandaMaximoff1998 3 ай бұрын

I understood that Chris Traeger reference!!

@rebeccafulds4410 Жыл бұрын

Now parks and rec is a show that needs a reunion

@trysometruth Жыл бұрын

PREACH!

@ingridtobar4469 Жыл бұрын

They did one for covid!

@MrTroubleHimself Жыл бұрын

They have multiple ones. The latest one was for COVID. You can see some on youtube

@mrrobot8973 Жыл бұрын

@@MrTroubleHimself multiple ones?

@andrewjameskun Жыл бұрын

@@mrrobot8973 they did a paley center 10 year reunion a couple years ago. Parks and Recreation 10th Anniversary Reunion at PaleyFest LA 2019: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hMh3qqlyqMyYnYU.html

@batgurrl Жыл бұрын

Aubrey killing it tonight and LOVING the return of Amy Poehler. Rosa Barks😉💥🎈

@daveedee3626 Жыл бұрын

Weakest performance as April I've ever seen.

@7261amorgan Жыл бұрын

@daveedee3626 Same thing I was thinking!!! She has definitely lost the April touch. Amy fell right back into Leslie.

@daveedee3626 Жыл бұрын

@@7261amorgan Absolutely. Amy seemed like a proper actress in this scene.

@MikeRotch24 Жыл бұрын

@Apryl Grant I feel like she's just didn't get that comfortable doing April live in the studio

@gravemaster8747 Жыл бұрын

@@daveedee3626 Shit was garbage. No if and's or but's!

@OvSpP Жыл бұрын

This was truly for our generation of SNL, you know who you are.

@canaisyoung3601 Жыл бұрын

Early-to-mid 2000s. Up to 2008, I presume.

@Yanfgt Жыл бұрын

And you're proud of this?

@carloschambers8423 Жыл бұрын

Generation X who are now between 40 & early 50s to be more specific.

@rajithmaligaspe Жыл бұрын

What an absolute kick in the nostalgia bone, man. 😌

@crystinamarie1 Жыл бұрын

Right here! ✋ 😁

@seana985 Жыл бұрын

The happiness in their voices at the end "I'm April ludgate - and I'm Leslie Knope!!"

@Jetrowdy Жыл бұрын

Leslie would most DEFINITELY have a time slot reserved for the M&M’s store 💀

@MindlessTurtle Жыл бұрын

"Alright... Uh, oh no. That's too mean." _Goes straight to puppy joke._ 💕 Leslie / Amy is a national treasure.

@advocacynaccountablity Жыл бұрын

National Damn Treasure.

@drummerrck Жыл бұрын

Aubrey continuing to stay in character even as the camera pulled back was awesome.

@christopherm6725 Жыл бұрын

Dude your comments are all the same. A troll being a troll… go figure

@just-tess Жыл бұрын

best part! I love those little moments, I'm so glad they keep them in

@toritori5835 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely LOVE that this gave us both a return of April & Leslie as well as Amy Poehler to the WU anchor chair. ❤

@shoooop Жыл бұрын

I love that Amy most likely did this just to support Aubrey 🤧

@nikkimiddlekillsday5161 Жыл бұрын

Despite her stealing her wallet earlier

@deepskyfrontier Жыл бұрын

Leslie Knope has never been on SNL before. That was a nice experience - seeing a character brought back in such a dedicated way.

@Sweetiegrrl2346 Жыл бұрын

This sent me back a decade and made me so very very happy. We miss you, Leslie!

@dttruman Жыл бұрын

They are trying very hard to improve the ratings, by bringing back some iconic members

@dttruman Жыл бұрын

@@gatchrocks If you look at ratings going back a few years will see a decline, but all you want to do is talking about the opposition. Bottom line, they aren't as funny as they use to be.

@dttruman Жыл бұрын

@@jpc2470 Even the late night talk shows ratings have dropped besides SNL and that Gutfeld was getting better ratings

@Sweetiegrrl2346 Жыл бұрын

@@jpc2470 Drew Gooden has a great video on that 👍

@jessetorres8738 Жыл бұрын

The only thing missing during this segment was a surprise appearance of either Nick Offerman or Chris Pratt as their characters from Parks & Recreation that even Aubrey & Amy didn't know about.

@knotationmusic Жыл бұрын

Or Beck Bennet doing his absolutely spot on Ron Swanson

@dttruman Жыл бұрын

@@knotationmusic Ron Swanson and Tammy 2 making out on top of the desk.

@Kenobi_Cowboy Жыл бұрын

@@dttruman Bald spots, from friction.

@dttruman Жыл бұрын

@@Kenobi_Cowboy Mustache bald spot, from friction

@DissociatedWomenIncorporated Жыл бұрын

Chris Pratt’s too busy stomping Koopas.

@tbyrd228 Жыл бұрын

I feel like I just opened a Christmas present in January!

@cloudwatcher608 Жыл бұрын

This is exactly what I was gonna say 😂

@OvSpP Жыл бұрын

And before you ask: *Yes, this is canon.*

@GusPD Жыл бұрын

I feel like that sketch with ron swanson would be a gem

@mariella2884 Жыл бұрын

Amy is remarkable she hasn't lost a beat in her comedic timing I hope she is thriving, sure looks like 💅🏻👑✨

@kevog2565 Жыл бұрын

We need Amy Poehler back on snl, she would amplify everything, even if it's one single person. The charisma she has is unbelievable and irreplaceable.

@dajosee Жыл бұрын

or Eddie Murphy

@jaykleven907 Жыл бұрын

Mom. M i

@gravemaster8747 Жыл бұрын

Quit lying to yourself. These clowns are not funny. It's pathetic what people will just accept these days.

@jdhathrisen Жыл бұрын

Our world needs Leslie Knope. It's so nice to see her. If only briefly.

@TheNorthie Жыл бұрын

Amy hasn’t lost a step and picked up Leslie like it was nothing

@Punky_Brewster Жыл бұрын

😃This just made my weekend! KNOPE 2024🇺🇸

@shady_panda Жыл бұрын

😂We sure could use her

@advocacynaccountablity Жыл бұрын

YAS!!!

@Jen_Wick Жыл бұрын

KNOPE 🇺🇸 SWANSON 2024

@kensredemption Жыл бұрын

I’m so glad Leslie and April get to travel through the multiverse to be with us - even if it’s just for one night.

@shahartley Жыл бұрын

That loud pop Aubrey got from the audience when she appeared says it all!

@Anderson_Se7en Жыл бұрын

I like Aubrey. Her fans are really really glad that she’s getting her flowers. They’re so vocal.

@kjm0677 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Amy and Aubrey!

@rais14 Жыл бұрын

aubrey slaying throughout + parks and rec reunion + amy weekend update??? this episode was everything.

@proflcr8779 Жыл бұрын

The amount of incel jelly in these comments is hilarious. Aubrey and Amy are ICONIC!

@aparna2701 Жыл бұрын

I would like to think Leslie and April are actually living like this, in the Parks and Rec universe. ❤️

@buddythewonderdog8065 Жыл бұрын

Audrey trying desperately to not break character next to Amy is just so adorable.

@TheSodakboy93 Жыл бұрын

Leslie Knope is a natural at this it’s almost like she has experience on a live sketch comedy show or something

@soonernikkib Жыл бұрын

Absolutely heartwarming. Leslie Knope forever!

@soundpilatesandyoga8531 Жыл бұрын

I'm in heaven. I haven't been this excited for a host in years. And then Amy.....I want to savor this.....#pawneeindiana sidenote: I got the coolest parks and rec keychain for Christmas that has Amy's and Aubrey's voice saying their quotes from the show. Amy looks spectacular!!! 😍😍😍

@katkatattack Жыл бұрын

The pure JOY that this clip just brought me...

@MrTommieadamsphoto Жыл бұрын

Amy P in the newscast chair again made me tear up a bit. ❤Time is going by so quickly .

@kayleeyee9855 Жыл бұрын

Yessss I’m so happy parks and rec cameo on SNL!!!! So exciting!!

@johnchiu Жыл бұрын

Who remembers Amy + Tina Weekend Updates?!

@imadawg2833 Жыл бұрын

Terrible time period for weekend update

@Sonichero151 Жыл бұрын

Colin only had to say Pawnee for the audience to realize they were getting the best kind of cameo. A parks and recreation cameo

@rare_7190 Жыл бұрын

Awwwww.... that is so sweet. I didn`t expect them to be in charachters🥰🥰🥰

@jhonshephard921 Жыл бұрын

You can tell how much Amy loves coming back to SNL and as Leslie Knope

@joshdelgado2233 Жыл бұрын

"Be a dog catcher and say you couldn't find any" 😂😂😂😂

@anonymoushumanhi Жыл бұрын

That applause. I’m so fkn happy right now.

@TheLegendaryMovieCritic Жыл бұрын

I loved this Parks & Recreation reunion!

@bran_done Жыл бұрын

Its official. Time to rewatch Parks and Rec

@saralove9922 Жыл бұрын

"When you work for the government doing the bare minimum is doing your part" ..😂🤣😃🌼🌼Amy!💐🌼🌼

@JDotWill Жыл бұрын

As someone who started watching SNL when Amy & Tina were doing update, this put the biggest smile on my face

@jonathanpeterson1984 Жыл бұрын

“Just be a dog catcher and pretend you couldn’t find any” god I miss parks and rec❤

@AttnDefDis_ Жыл бұрын

Uh, this was phenomenal. Amy was amazing! Haha.

@deppheadsunited2924 Жыл бұрын

My new favorite snl sketch ☺️

@justjustinin207 Жыл бұрын

The Amy-as-Leslie-pretending-Weekend-Update-Amy-never-existed is a level of meta that breaks my brain

@kennydeez..1774 Жыл бұрын

😆 🤣 AMY IS AN SNL LEGEND!..I Luuuuved The "ROSIE BARKS" Joke...😆..Amy Has Still Got It! She Nailed That News Story👍🏿💯👍🏿

@benjaminbowman9569 Жыл бұрын

This is LITERALLY, the best idea SNL has ever had in recent time.

@SlapSister Жыл бұрын

Iconic characters. I didnt realize how much I missed them

@eldonmati Жыл бұрын

It always warms my heart to see these characters brought back to life. Best comedy ever!

@starjen222 Жыл бұрын

I miss the show soooo much

@josephfalco3141 Жыл бұрын

April Ludgate sneering through an appearance with her boss is classic Parks & Rec.

@ellengrace4609 Жыл бұрын

3:15 Why is it when Amy and Colin switched places they all of a sudden looked like the perfect family? And Aubrey was the perfect teenager! 😂

@bankzluchiano2686 Жыл бұрын

Parks And Recreation Like A mfka .. my favorite show

@Magitroopa Жыл бұрын

Gotta love it... right as I'm (finally) getting around to watching Parks & Rec! How awesome!!!

@HellocarlyK Жыл бұрын

I’m crying, this is so iconic. The world needs this so much rn

@oscarrimore Жыл бұрын

As soon as I saw April I knewwwwwww Leslie would show up!!!!!!! i knew it!! Park&Rec Loveee

@blueprairiedog Жыл бұрын

Rosa Barks! The perfect Leslie joke.

@MarcPhillips817 Жыл бұрын

This instantly put a smile on my face after a weekend of feeling sick.

@jes-rivvideos5496 Жыл бұрын

Yes! Loved the Parks and Rec throw back. Greatest comedy of all time in my opinion.

@michalhrdy577 Жыл бұрын

so much meta in this, my brain can't take it

@jhandle900 Жыл бұрын

Seeing Amy back on weekend update was awesome! Great episode.

@ginnykang943 Жыл бұрын

I haven't seen this SNL episode and THIS IS ALREADY MY FAVORITE CLIP!!!! Wait, wasn't Amy one of the hosts of Weekend Update with Seth Mey--Oooooooh I get it now.

@antman0719 Жыл бұрын

She did it with Tina Fey for a long time. My mind is exploding from the Parks and Rec reunion PLUS her doing a bit on here like old times. Fantastic moment~

@ginger_nosoul Жыл бұрын

That was pure magic 🤣❤

@justwatching719 Жыл бұрын

Amy returning to Weekend Update AS Leslie Knope?? 🤯 So surreal and meta!

@mners Жыл бұрын

This is a historical reunion

@CinemaGulp Жыл бұрын

This makes me miss Parks and Rec so much!

@bossassbrett Жыл бұрын

The serotonin that seeing Leslie and April brought me is unreal

@JesusLordOfLords455 Жыл бұрын

Nearly as much as when you got your 16th booster 🤦

@franekprzybylski5907 Жыл бұрын

Why do i feel like crying? :O Honestly Parks and Rec cast and characters feel like family and I just miss them so much…

@justsaying3729 Жыл бұрын

"Remember when Seth Myers did Weekend Update by himself & made it look easy"? LOL!!

@jeppeaksrensen8316 Жыл бұрын

I feel emotional in all the right places.

@PlaceForAnEcho Жыл бұрын

Can’t handle how adorable Poehler is. Be still my heart. 😁

@KasanovaVybe1990 Жыл бұрын

LEGEND🔥🔥🔥🔥 Miss U Amy😊🙏🙏

@Jetrowdy Жыл бұрын

This is so iconic 😭😭 I love Parks and Rec 🥹❤️

@FlashGoran Жыл бұрын

The only way this would be better is if Jean-Ralphio was somehow there as well 😃

@anitaspencer7526 Жыл бұрын

Heehee, Leslie doing the mom shimmy in the anchor chair. Perfect.

@jesusoropeza8625 Жыл бұрын

I didn’t know I needed this in my life, but I definitely did. Loved it!

@absoluteterror9098 Жыл бұрын

My favorite April moment is when she plans the animal adoption and a woman drops off her pet instead and April starts screaming and swearing as she starts running after the woman. So her dog catcher comment was perfect

@TalynWuff Жыл бұрын

It's nice to see characters come back for a few cameos after their show's long done. Always a neat 'what are they doing now' especially when its a long-lived character folks get invested in.