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Chris Rock: Chris Farley Was Like Michael Jordan | Fly on the Wall

December 14, 2022 / 05:05

This episode discusses Chris Farley's unique comedic talent, his impact on SNL, and his legacy in film, particularly in "Tommy Boy." Guests reflect on Farley's ability to draw laughter effortlessly, his warm personality, and how he was regarded by peers.

The conversation highlights the competitive atmosphere of SNL, with anecdotes about Farley's performances, including a memorable sketch with Kyle McLaughlin. Guests share their admiration for Farley's explosive comedic rhythm and his ability to connect with audiences.

They also compare Farley to other comedy legends, noting his distinct charm and the sadness surrounding his passing. The discussion touches on what Farley could have achieved had he continued his career.

Overall, the episode celebrates Farley's contributions to comedy and the lasting impression he left on his colleagues and fans.

TL;DR

Chris Farley's comedic talent and legacy are celebrated through personal anecdotes and reflections from his peers.

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I mean the thing about Farley
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was he was I mean I never felt that
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competition thing everybody talks about
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but
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I
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you know I guess you know whatever it
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was a very competitive environment but
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no one was competing with Farley yeah
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true true no one he was a even thought
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you know what I mean it was just like
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he's Michael Jordan yeah and get him the
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ball like just definitely give him the
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ball if he wanted to take the scene he
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could take it if he felt like it and he
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was a nice guy so he'd lay back
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sometimes but if he wanted to go to a
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move that no one else has that energy
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could explode literally never had one
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bit of like
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hey this guy doesn't write sketches why
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is he in everything hey like none of
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them none of
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why is he in nine things and I'm in one
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because he's better than you because he
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should be in ten yes yes yeah I mean
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remember the first I think the first
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showback might have been Kyle
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McLaughlin because there's a twins Kyle
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McLaughlin
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O'Connor okay so Chris Chris not the
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night she ripped up the pope thing but
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um he after she ripped up the pope
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everyone stopped flirting with her uh so
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she uh she had oh Farley and they wrote
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a Twin Peak sketch because obviously all
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summer is a huge show what's the angle
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with Kyle McLaughlin from Twin Peaks and
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I think Schneider might have cracked
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that code of like he they they solved
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the case but they still think it's he
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keeps it going or something but Farley
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was in one scene in handcuffs and he was
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getting laughs and he had really nothing
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to do and that was the first time I was
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like there was nothing in read through
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and then he's out there and everyone's
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staring at him he's just flipping his
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head back and forth and getting and
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you're like oh [ __ ] I I get it
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something's going on here no one did
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distress better than Chris yeah he the
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way it was like Kennison had his rhythm
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Chris had his explosive Rhythm it was
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there was all method to his Madness it
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was streaming yeah irresistible
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he had a way of stepping into funny
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like yeah like it was just on his shoe
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he didn't know how he got there it's
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just like yeah yeah
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ah [ __ ] guy's gone and the funny part
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was Chris he was always sort of in awe
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of literally every other cast member
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like just going so funny feels so great
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oh my God and then everyone's like wait
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you're the great one dude or even
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Belushi and you go there's a point when
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I said actually I think you're better
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than blue she's like shut the [ __ ] up
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I'm like I'm telling you it's been long
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enough where I'm starting to flip going
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we grew up loving Belushi of course and
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I'm like it's getting close dude
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yeah I mean I'll take my guy in that
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fight but yeah I mean blue shoe is great
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obviously
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um
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Farley
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had a warmth to him
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yeah Farley's you know
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unhatable he's unhateable and
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he's with this guy that you know he's
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just he's just always himself you know
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what I mean in a good way
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very unique
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yeah he was just he didn't have to
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really you know get into character or
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anything he was just [ __ ] funny
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you know and you just you just bought
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that he was whoever he was playing yeah
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anybody yeah just play you could any
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character one line he's getting a laugh
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um so so yeah it's very it's yeah I mean
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yeah sad with our friends not here but
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it is curious to like it's like wow what
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would that guy have done you know well I
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see like Sandler and something like
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uncut gems he's like yeah barley barley
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could have done that barley could have
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been in you know he's literally sure
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that level of actor and that level of
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like
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you just felt for that guy you just you
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know okay whatever ride Chris Farley was
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gonna take me on I was definitely ready
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to go on it yeah if he ever played sad
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in something yeah he would just own own
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the audience you know if he went that
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but the great thing is we have data now
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and when you look at his best stuff just
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Chris is Farley's best of it's the best
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of the best stuff you know it's like we
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can look at it and go okay those 10
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sketches nobody has another 10 like that
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you know so uh it's great that we got to
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see his greatness and then Tommy Boy I
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think really captured a lot of Chris
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yeah right that we have some data on how
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brilliant and lovable he was

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This episode stands out for the following:

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    Most heartbreaking
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  • 80
    Biggest cultural impact
  • 75
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Episode Highlights

  • Chris Farley's Unique Energy
    Farley had an explosive rhythm that captivated audiences, making him a standout performer.
    “He had a way of stepping into funny, like it was just on his shoe.”
    @ 02m 24s
    December 14, 2022
  • Farley's Warmth and Charm
    Chris Farley was known for his warmth and authenticity, making him beloved by all.
    “He was just funny, you just bought that he was whoever he was playing.”
    @ 03m 39s
    December 14, 2022
  • The Legacy of Chris Farley
    Reflecting on Farley's impact, his sketches remain unmatched in comedy history.
    “Nobody has another 10 like that.”
    @ 04m 48s
    December 14, 2022

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Key Moments

  • Michael Jordan of Comedy00:23
  • Irresistible Rhythm02:24
  • Warmth and Authenticity03:39
  • Unmatched Legacy04:48

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