Here at PopWatch, we’re staunch supporters of thoughful debate, citizen activism, rocking the vote, and all such democratic ideals. So when we heard that Twilight fans have organized a petition to nominate their patron vampire saint Edward Cullen (also known as actor Robert Pattinson) for a hosting gig on Saturday Night Live, we felt it was our duty to bring this matter to the people. And since the best voter is a well-informed voter, we’ve put together the top three reasons why Pattinson should appear on the sketch show stage:
1. It would be good for the economy: In these lean times, everyone’s looking to save a buck or two — even big networks like NBC — and in Rob you get not only a host, but a musical guest to boot. And after my exclusive preview of the Twilight soundtrack, which includes Pattinson’s song "Never Think," I can whole-heartedly endorse the vamp’s vocal prowess.
2. The inevitable Twilight parody: Pregnant Amy Poehler (as Bella Swan) + Rob = Breaking Dawn fabulousity. I wonder if Amy can vomit blood on cue?
3. He’s just plain fun to look at
So, PopWatchers, are you going to add your John Hancock to the Rob-on-SNL petition? If he does land the gig, got any sketch suggestions?
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You have my vote, as many times as you need!
This could be the funniest thing ever. He’s one of the most awkward celebrities (just watch any of his interviews) and chose a hilariously awkward nickname for himself (meet Spunk Ransom everyone!). Plus, there’s a chance to mock Harry Potter and Twilight at the same time. I definitely vote for this to happen.
He’d just be his usual high self and mess up off the prompter. Who wants to see that?
Has anyone thought that he might NOT WANT to do it. I love the cheek of fans who harrass actors like this. He’s an actor not a dancing poodle.
I’d rather Rob didnt do it because he’s not relaxed as himself. But I’d love him to take the p out of Breaking dawn on screen. Meyer would have a fit.
I dont want Rob anywhere near SNL. He’ll screw up and it wont help his career. He’s a wonderful actor but as himself he’s very awkward. Americans love mouthy people who can talk for hours about nothing. Thats not Rob.
Are you kidding? He is like a bag of cats. It’s really what makes him so endearing I think.
I vote YES!
Rob DONT DO IT. Dont bow to pressure. Its not your forte at all. I dont want a bad performance on this show to unpick all his wonderful acting. Rob’s a wonderful comic actor but if he has to just read unfunny liness off an autocue it will be a disaster. He freezes as himself.
No way. Rob would need a lot of media training before he could go on a show like that and not be terified. He’s terified just meeting fans and can hardly string two words together.
I just did a laughing spit take after I read the Breaking Dawn parody idea…
I’m a huge twilight fan but a campaign to get Rob on SNL? Are you guys serious?! One word: overexposure. Let the dude be man. He’s going to have a hard enough time as is escaping fangirls from now until never.
I thought the fans were bad enough pestering for Rob to do this and now I see that EW are just as bad. Leave the poor guy alone.
I agree leave the poor guy alone. I;d rather he focus on getting new fabulous roles in films than SNL rubbish.
I would like to see RP on SNL but I, too, am a little cautious about the quality of the skits and how he and the Twilight series would be represented. SNL can be really cheesy and unfunny sometimes. Of course, I remember the days of Chevy Chase and John Belushi so recent SNL is often a disappointment anyway. Yes, I’m old. Probably the oldest Twilight fan out there.