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Dylan Songs Chalamet SNL: When Hollywood Met Saturday Night Live

Okay, so, let's talk about that time Timothée Chalamet hosted Saturday Night Live. I'm a huge fan, maybe even obsessed, with both Timothée and SNL, so when I heard he was hosting, I practically flipped out. I mean, the guy's a total heartthrob, and incredibly talented. It was going to be epic, right? Right?!

The Hype Was Real (and So Was My Disappointment)

I'd been refreshing my Twitter feed all week leading up to the show. Seriously, I was addicted to all the behind-the-scenes sneak peeks. They had this whole thing about him being a musical guest and the host, which was super intriguing. I even bought extra snacks – pizza rolls, the works – for the ultimate SNL viewing experience. My expectations were sky-high. I envisioned hilarious sketches, maybe even a little musical magic...

But then... sigh. Let’s just say it wasn't quite the masterpiece I'd built up in my head. I was bummed. I felt like they really missed the mark on utilizing his unique personality. Sure, he tried his best, and he's charming AF, but some of the sketches felt... flat. Like, they didn't really play to his strengths.

What Went Wrong? A Deep Dive (and Some Self-Reflection)

Looking back, I think the writers may have been too focused on trying to make him do stereotypical "heartthrob" bits. You know, the stuff that's usually funny on other shows, but didn't really land here. This wasn't like, say, when John Mulaney hosted—he's a comedian, so the writing was tailor-made for his style of humor. Chalamet needed something different. Something… more.

One thing I noticed is that they didn't fully leverage his musical talent. He's known for his singing in some films, and the promos had us thinking there was gonna be some awesome musical performance! Instead, it was kind of underwhelming. This was a missed opportunity, in my humble opinion! Seriously, I’m still a little salty about it. It felt like a lot of wasted potential.

It's a lesson learned, I guess. Sometimes, high expectations can lead to disappointment. And as much as I love Timothée, even the biggest stars can't always save a weak episode. I think SNL needs to learn to write for their hosts, not just try to fit the host into pre-existing sketches.

The Good, The Bad, and the Hilariously Awkward

It wasn't all bad though. There were a few moments that were genuinely funny. I especially remember one sketch where he... (insert specific detail from a sketch here if you recall one). See, that was a good example of them using his personality to their advantage. It felt natural, relatable, not forced. That's what SNL should always aim for.

Lessons Learned: For SNL and For Us Fans

This whole experience taught me a valuable lesson: don't get too hyped up. Manage expectations! Also, a good episode of SNL relies just as much on strong writing and directing as it does on the host's charisma.

For those of you hoping to see your favorite celebrity shine on SNL, remember to temper your enthusiasm. And hey, maybe even write a script or two and send it to the writers, ha! Just kidding… unless…? Just kidding. But seriously, the success of an SNL episode relies on a whole lotta teamwork and creative magic.

So yeah, the Dylan Songs Chalamet SNL episode... well, it was a mixed bag. But hey, at least it gave me something to write a blog post about! And hopefully, this post helps other fans feel validated in their sometimes mixed reactions and teaches the writers at SNL a thing or two about how to use their hosts’ talents more effectively.