"if you can tell me ANY of their names, i'll give you, a *million* dollars" the poetry, the artistry. the absolute moral judgement. the hateful glee. the face that says i have a million dollars and i will absolutely give it to you, but also you absolutely completely aint getting fucken nothing
Fun fact: In an interview, Bill Hader said that the backstory for this show was that the host (Bill Hader) was a rich man who funded the show with his own money. And the point was to bring assholes to the show and basically make them feel bad. He then said the fictional show wasn't even gonna air to the public, it was just for the host's own amusement.
I worked as a teacher's aid for a year. I worked personally with the students. Taught them, answered questions, helped with projects. I got to know all the kids really well. Near the end of the year I got tired of them referring to me as "TA" so I finally asked them to just call me by my name. They went silent. None of them knew it. They guessed Sheryl. My name is Melissa.
This sketch just works so well on so many levels. It's about the dehumanisation of the 'serving' classes, the social awkwardness of not knowing a name and it not being socially acceptable to ask.
Bah, nobody gives a rats a$$ what their name is and there's no good reason for anyone to care what their name is. Just do your job until the next no-name does it. I don't name the automatic door openers either.
At the gates of Hell, so more like an entrance exam than a punishment. Like the weighing of souls or the weighing of the heart by Anubis as in the Egyptian afterlife
Herb Welch lives what if the afterlife we go to is based on our perception, which would differ from person to person, and you happen to had this hell. How fucked up are you?
That's not really sad. Why should it matter? Just because you have a passing relationship with someone for a long time, by going to the convince store they own or having them clean your office, it doesn't mean you're friends or even really acquaintances. It's a weird thing to think about but it's not really sad, it's just life. It doesn't really effect anyone.
shiva1008 You can have casual conversations for less than a minute with people who work around you if they work in your office consistently and you aren't socially illiterate. Everyone wants to feel needed and respected so I'm sure they wouldn't mind multitasking a little bit to talk to you, but it's a personal choice I guess.
The "This is how I die" look on Vanessa's face just before Kristen walks out is perfect. Also the way her voice breaks when she says "it's... you!". She's such a great actress!
I LOVE this. People don’t think about how important the work that janitors, custodians, maids, cooks, etc do is. And garbage/waste management! Thanks to everyone who does these jobs!!!
I talk to everyone at hotels and learn their name also I try to strike up a conversation if I know I’ll be going back there again since I’ve worked in the service industry like that and I know what it’s like to go under appreciated
when did I have a doorman or a cleaning lady? all I learned to know is that rich people don't remember there workers names. and I mean it's not even a bad thing did she even meet mary? did she only clean when she was gone? we don't know.
"Do you know your cameramen's names?" "Middle one's Charlie" "Yeah, what about the other two?" "iiiiii'm not a contestant" Bill Hader I would die for you
Remarkable skit! Many sketches convey real message but this one is really striking social-satire. It gives so many "tough" slaps in one blow - and quite sad and depressing because, it HAPPENS ALL THE TIME! -
Anna Heart depends on your memory I guess, I ran into an ex I was with ib 2006 and u couldn't remember her last name and we were pretty keen on each other once upon a time do I guess everyone's memory has a sell by date if you don't have contact with them but someone you see every day and is courteous to you I would say it depends on the person you are, some would ignore some wouldn't but 4 years as you're doorman cmmmmonnnn that's why it's a great sketch
I'm sure you knew your lunch lady's name in school, and your bus driver's, or your garbage men's. And all the insignificant other people you interacted with on a regular basis throughout your life. Hint: We don't learn their names because *their names don't matter*. They're not your friends. They're not social peers. They're people doing their job, and that's all that matters.
The things I loved about snl sketches during this time was that they had important life messages in them. Everyone is a human being who deserves recognition.
Oh my god if I lived somewhere that had a doorman, he was nice always had a smile, always cracks a joke, and takes the time to learn about me and my loved ones then I would consider that man a great friend and I would never forget his name. I would make it my goal to always meet him with the same kindness he does.
I just realized how often I see this comment on this channel... Seems like 1 out of every 5 guys mentioned on the show later turns out to be a sex monster.
4:13 Bill Hader offscreen saying “Nnnnnorman the doorman” over Kenan’s incredibly disappointed and hurt face, is one of the funniest things I’ve ever seen
I wish this was a real show, I would watch every episode and laugh at the contestants struggling with the names of people they've known for years. Someone make it happen!!!
@@eduardoandrescastilloperer4810 nah there would be people who would see the show think it’s not that hard and then go on it to win the money. Then they would fail also. It would be a cycle of douchebags coming on the show and being humiliated lmao
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS STUPID SKIT BECAUSE IT'S SO IMPORTANT!!!!!!!! Remembering people's names create different kinda integrity and trust and reliability no matter how much of an asshole you are. God because of this I started asking and Remembering people's name around me.. absolutely important!
Why? Maybe its up to people to make their name worth remembering....Nefertiti, is it? Can't be bothered to look 1 inch up because SJWs like you are irrelevant.
@@robbritt2069 -- I don't know about Neferi, but I wear the term "SJW" with pride -- unlike the piece of floor dirt like you I walk on every day. I'd rather be a Warrior for Social Justice ANY DAY rather than a Trumptard mouthpiece for Faux News any day of the year. The Revolution is coming, and "you people" are going to have all your guns taken away by an army of transgendered atheists. Have a good day. 😊
@@molly3713 Good one. Courtney is the female contestant from this episode. Carolyn is the female contestant from the sequel....and yes, I had to look them both up. #shame
No idea since his real life wife is very much alive and kicking. Though I suppose if she were dead, it would be in poor taste. So I guess it’s because he can play anybody. He’s that good.
I like SNL but so many of their repeating sketches are just the exact same joke told again. I was impressed that they made "What's that name" better rather than just being the same exact joke.
The new one had better comedic timing, Mulaney's acting was absolutely spot-on, and the last clue stinger didn't rely on the contestant being a dumbass inviting more punishment on themself.
If I won a billion dollars I would spend it all to hire Bill Hader and follow me around telling me stories and making him do impressions. I would be so happy.
"Middle one's Charlie...I'm not a contestant."
Never gets old
I love Bill Hader's eyebrows. They deserve an Emmy.
I guess they got an emmy
They’ve got one each now
I agree
😂😂😂Read this right at 1:55
IM NOT THE ONLY ONE
Bill hader's smug arrogance is terrific..this is so funny
IKR! Also you have a whole lot of likes
@@lorena4242 And a single reply!
...Well two now.
Make it three
THOSE people??
Because he literally is nothing like this IRL. Also currently dating Rachel Bilson.
"if you can tell me ANY of their names, i'll give you, a *million* dollars"
the poetry, the artistry. the absolute moral judgement. the hateful glee. the face that says i have a million dollars and i will absolutely give it to you, but also you absolutely completely aint getting fucken nothing
Even better cuz the man got “greedy” and accepted the “double or nothing” despite barely guessing a name, not to mention they bring back Norman
The pauzes in that sentence are very well timed.
Fun fact: In an interview, Bill Hader said that the backstory for this show was that the host (Bill Hader) was a rich man who funded the show with his own money. And the point was to bring assholes to the show and basically make them feel bad. He then said the fictional show wasn't even gonna air to the public, it was just for the host's own amusement.
Daaaamn. Thats some deep shit. I'd watch that
You did.
Id continuously watch it. SNL should make a series out of it.
Stephanie Ann just keep watching this clip on repeat
That makes it funnier now!!! 😂
I worked as a teacher's aid for a year. I worked personally with the students. Taught them, answered questions, helped with projects. I got to know all the kids really well. Near the end of the year I got tired of them referring to me as "TA" so I finally asked them to just call me by my name. They went silent. None of them knew it. They guessed Sheryl.
My name is Melissa.
The long pause there would have more effect if your username wasn't at the top of the comment. ;)
@@ocdtrekkie planning 100
This is reverse cuz I know your name is Melissa but idk wth you were talking about. Not gonna read it again either. See ya Steve.
whatever you say Elisa
Her name is Sheryl...
That, "Oh it's...you", from Vanessa Bayer was so perfectly delivered.
Norman coming back was brilliant
"That is cartoon donkey."
“I wish those people wore name tags.” “THOSE people?” GO OFF BILL
It would be weird to ask the maid her name, right?
@@Paulafan5 what lmao no it wouldn’t
@@Paulafan5 no it wouldn't, asking the maid what her name is is called being a decent person with manners
a progressive king!
Sofia Villagomez or a stalker.
Bill has an excellent voice. I love it
Posh Spice Yes!!!
An*
@@fezzik7619 sorry, I speak spanish. Thank you.
I just can’t believe that he plays Stefon as well. Just insane depth.
This sketch just works so well on so many levels. It's about the dehumanisation of the 'serving' classes, the social awkwardness of not knowing a name and it not being socially acceptable to ask.
You could just ask how they spell their name.
You'll be in trouble if it's Bob, though.
@@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823 eewwsssaà
@@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823 I did that once. His name was Josh.
@@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823 But there's totally multiple spellings: Bob, Bobb, Bohb, Bahb, Bhab, Boob, etc.
Bah, nobody gives a rats a$$ what their name is and there's no good reason for anyone to care what their name is. Just do your job until the next no-name does it. I don't name the automatic door openers either.
It just struck me that Bill Hader would make an excellent Satan. And this sketch seems like the kind of thing that'd play out at the gates of Hell.
SNL, please do this!
what.
At the gates of Hell, so more like an entrance exam than a punishment. Like the weighing of souls or the weighing of the heart by Anubis as in the Egyptian afterlife
Herb Welch lives what if the afterlife we go to is based on our perception, which would differ from person to person, and you happen to had this hell. How fucked up are you?
i thought the exact same thing at the beginning of the sketch lmfao
I love the part at 2:57 where Hader and Rudd go toe-to-toe. "I think YOU'RE lousy!" lol
Rudd: "Do you know your camera men's names?"
Hader: *shit*
Lol the middle one is Charlie
@@kennedylove7996 I really wanted them to go somewhere with that. lol
This is hilarious but on a deeper level, it's sad coz it's so true that we don't know the people who we work so closely with
"work so closely with"?? You mean serve us.
Youu're cleaner doesn't "serve" you they are employed by the company to keep your work place in a decent condition.
That's not really sad. Why should it matter? Just because you have a passing relationship with someone for a long time, by going to the convince store they own or having them clean your office, it doesn't mean you're friends or even really acquaintances. It's a weird thing to think about but it's not really sad, it's just life. It doesn't really effect anyone.
And cue the standard comment from a SJW who turns every SNL skit into PC libtard statement...
shiva1008
You can have casual conversations for less than a minute with people who work around you if they work in your office consistently and you aren't socially illiterate. Everyone wants to feel needed and respected so I'm sure they wouldn't mind multitasking a little bit to talk to you, but it's a personal choice I guess.
The "This is how I die" look on Vanessa's face just before Kristen walks out is perfect. Also the way her voice breaks when she says "it's... you!". She's such a great actress!
is this purgatory as a game show
Love YOUR ROSE!😊
More like hell
YES
You should watch Purgatony. Hilarious
Oh god
I feel like with that smile at 1:57, Bill could have easily played Pennywise instead of Richie
I know, I always thought this!! the big forehead also helps
ikr
Omg that's what I was thinking
"YOU'LL FLOAT TOO!!!"
Listen to the *[n o o d l e s].* They have a point.
Mary: "That is cartoon donkey". "But Steve Zahn you know".
I love Kristen Wiig :D
Yeah, to have a talent like Kristen play small parts like - uh, Mary, was it? - makes the sketches so much more powerful.
I LOVE this.
People don’t think about how important the work that janitors, custodians, maids, cooks, etc do is. And garbage/waste management! Thanks to everyone who does these jobs!!!
This sketch is remarkable and well-grounded.
Is that the doorman who always high fives children of divorce?
frosty.....three balls....
Excellent reference
I thought about that right away😂
Haha stefonnnn 😂
STEFOOOONN
This one carried an actual message
IMO most sketches do.
but i think this particular sketch was made the message giving so deliberate
I talk to everyone at hotels and learn their name also I try to strike up a conversation if I know I’ll be going back there again since I’ve worked in the service industry like that and I know what it’s like to go under appreciated
Meh. There are so many people we cross paths with that we can't possibly be expected to know/remember all of their names.
when did I have a doorman or a cleaning lady? all I learned to know is that rich people don't remember there workers names. and I mean it's not even a bad thing did she even meet mary? did she only clean when she was gone? we don't know.
"Do you know your cameramen's names?"
"Middle one's Charlie"
"Yeah, what about the other two?"
"iiiiii'm not a contestant"
Bill Hader I would die for you
Bill Hader is a comedy god!!
@@mikedecarlo9057 right on that brother!
"That's cartoon donkey" HAHHAHAH that accent
Sara Marie karten denkey
With that accent I thought her name would be something like Svetlana...
@@jasperzanovich2504 that's the point of the joke
@@CodeCarnageGamingAndMore Is it though?
Jasper Zanovich yeah
3:24 this line delivery KILLED me.
If you can tell me. Any. Of their names. I'll give you. A MILLION. Dollars.
"Those people?"
O_O
Read this as he said that btw
Chris Scrosati same wtf
@Zachary Foster i just hate people who think everything is racist,cant even say a word these days,smh
you probably are and domt like being called out for it. It aint that fucking hard to treat others nicely.
I love that Kristen came out at the end and started cleaning.
Yes!!
No that was Mary
Her name is Cartoon Donkey
@@callmeshaggy5166 Aw, dang it! I knew that, too. Really, I did!
I loved that the first trash she collected were the host's cue cards.
Remarkable skit! Many sketches convey real message but this one is really striking social-satire. It gives so many "tough" slaps in one blow - and quite sad and depressing because, it HAPPENS ALL THE TIME! -
Anna Heart pretty sure I would learn my doormans name but that's just me
Anna Heart depends on your memory I guess, I ran into an ex I was with ib 2006 and u couldn't remember her last name and we were pretty keen on each other once upon a time do I guess everyone's memory has a sell by date if you don't have contact with them but someone you see every day and is courteous to you I would say it depends on the person you are, some would ignore some wouldn't but 4 years as you're doorman cmmmmonnnn that's why it's a great sketch
I'm sure you knew your lunch lady's name in school, and your bus driver's, or your garbage men's. And all the insignificant other people you interacted with on a regular basis throughout your life. Hint: We don't learn their names because *their names don't matter*. They're not your friends. They're not social peers. They're people doing their job, and that's all that matters.
@Yasika Sambora Who has a close relationship with their school lunch lady? She doesn't even know my name.
@@DocFunkenstein -- "Insignificant other people"?!?!?!? Be careful, your entitlement is showing. I'm sure you wish "those people" wore name badges.
The things I loved about snl sketches during this time was that they had important life messages in them. Everyone is a human being who deserves recognition.
Bill Hader's facial expressions are great😂😂👌
Who's here from tonight's sequel to the sketch?
Yep
Hell yeah
Me.
Somehow the new one was better, even if I have a huge crush on Paul Rudd
whoop whoop
Brilliantly funny observation and tru. Invisible 'little' people who get pissed on and ignored at the same time.
John Mulaney was a genius writer
hes not dead
@@alicia5925 he also doesnt write for snl anymore tho
@@nh39791 but his busty moma is probably dead tho so she doest write for snl either. The more you know...
@Funeral Attender i may be necroposting but I don't care, what in God's name possessed you to say something like that, that's just low
RIP josh mulaney
Vanessa Bayer is really adorable
I like her moles
@@kylesteinhauser2535 yikes!
kylesteinhauser lol mad
Ian MD I like your profile pic!
True!
Clicked the video. Realized i had already watched it. Stayed because of Bill Hader.
"Those people" lol
Oh my god if I lived somewhere that had a doorman, he was nice always had a smile, always cracks a joke, and takes the time to learn about me and my loved ones then I would consider that man a great friend and I would never forget his name. I would make it my goal to always meet him with the same kindness he does.
What's his name?
Kristen is making her De Niro face here lol
beatjunkybg spot on
The Jared Fogle part didn’t age well
Right lmao
@@toofast2721 What's his name? Mud.
@@jetsamperes5762 Mudd
@@Worse_than_you_can_imagine Exactly right.
I just realized how often I see this comment on this channel... Seems like 1 out of every 5 guys mentioned on the show later turns out to be a sex monster.
the funniest thing when the door man entered again and asked "what is my name?" i could not remember at all
I could. The rhyme helped.
hala saad. Wow really. Lol
It's... It's in the title
_ I knew
I could. The fact that "Norman the Doorman" is the name of the sketch helped.
I would love to have Bill Hader be the voice all of my audiobooks and narrate my life
"THOSE People"
Some SNL sketches are pure gold. This is one of them.
Lmao cause before he answered his interns names I said to myself, " just answer Josh"
or "Mike..."
Good thing he didn't have to pick which intern
He gambled the 3 million 😖🥴
It a good thing he didn’t have to say which 3 are name josh
XOXheartAmy no one understands the mike joke? Rly??
I was an Australian on vacation in America and watched this live the night it aired. Still one of my fave SNL moments.
love the message of this skit
My favorite line “If you can tell me ANY of their names... I’ll give you a MILLION dollars.”
Josh
Norman
"What the hell kind of show is this??"
"It's What's That Name!"
The best line.
:D
Bill Hader's face looks really creepy and evil sometimes when he smiles... Really fitting for a comedian...
This sketch is kind of sad.
I'm back to this skit after more than a year. I still remember Norman and Mary name. That's how much this show has scarred me
4:13 Bill Hader offscreen saying “Nnnnnorman the doorman” over Kenan’s incredibly disappointed and hurt face, is one of the funniest things I’ve ever seen
Bill Hader is the most funniest in my opinion. whenever he smiles I just crack up. and when he just breaks character I break down
I wish this was a real show, I would watch every episode and laugh at the contestants struggling with the names of people they've known for years. Someone make it happen!!!
To be honest no one will want to participate lol
@@eduardoandrescastilloperer4810 nah there would be people who would see the show think it’s not that hard and then go on it to win the money. Then they would fail also. It would be a cycle of douchebags coming on the show and being humiliated lmao
bill hader is a genius . my fav actor of all time
Bill Hader and Paul Rudd. Could not have clicked faster. These two need a movie together.
They were both is This is 40 and Knocked Up.
Vanessa : I just wish those people were name tags
Bill : THOSE PEOPLE
Bill hader's look on his face is priceless
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS STUPID SKIT BECAUSE IT'S SO IMPORTANT!!!!!!!! Remembering people's names create different kinda integrity and trust and reliability no matter how much of an asshole you are. God because of this I started asking and Remembering people's name around me.. absolutely important!
I love the detail where at last Kristen went to grab Bill’s cue cards and Bill just gave them to her as he didn’t want that
I would totally fail at this. I called my neighbor Gene for 7 years, when we were moving my wife told me his name is really George...
🤣🤣🤣
Hat's off to this sketch. The social situation was on point.
KNOW THE NAMES, PEOPLE! AND BE KIND! :-)
Hat's?
Why? Maybe its up to people to make their name worth remembering....Nefertiti, is it? Can't be bothered to look 1 inch up because SJWs like you are irrelevant.
@@robbritt2069 -- I don't know about Neferi, but I wear the term "SJW" with pride -- unlike the piece of floor dirt like you I walk on every day. I'd rather be a Warrior for Social Justice ANY DAY rather than a Trumptard mouthpiece for Faux News any day of the year. The Revolution is coming, and "you people" are going to have all your guns taken away by an army of transgendered atheists. Have a good day. 😊
markmh835 Because those are the only two options... right.
Do YOU know the names Neferi?
Hader did a hell outta job in this skit. All his host characters in SNL are professionally great
I cant wait for what is in your internet history :D
Please someone make that happen!
Bill Hader is my new favorite person.
I loved all the times Bill played a tv show host 😂
1:56 I like Bill Hader’s bug-eyed smiling expression with “It’s ‘What’s That Name?’.” after he gets asked in disgust about what kind of show it is.
This is gold
Plz a 2021 of this series. I love these so much because its so true
Lil xan. Steve zann...
Hmmm
Illuminati
What are you trying to make a point of??
@@FunkyBananaBear Lil Xan (which rhymes with Steve Zahn) is the celebrity the female contestant answers in this episode's sequel.
@@wyattangle she had a name... what’s that name?
@@molly3713 Good one. Courtney is the female contestant from this episode. Carolyn is the female contestant from the sequel....and yes, I had to look them both up. #shame
Knowing a person´s name is so important and has great benefits for both sides.
I can’t believe they only did this bit twice. It’s such a strong premise.
Good news!
“You got any fun plans for the weekend?”
“Yes. Cleaning your office! What’s my name?”
Why does kenan play so many characters with dead wives
He's a serial wife murderer who keeps changing identity.
No idea since his real life wife is very much alive and kicking. Though I suppose if she were dead, it would be in poor taste.
So I guess it’s because he can play anybody. He’s that good.
I think he's a widower in his new sitcom too!
He ate them.
In his NBC show, he has a dead wife, he can’t escape it.
i always find bill’s explanations of snl skits funnier than the actual skits themselves
The host, he makes me feel goosebumps
The new one is definitely an improvement. This one is hilarious too, but the new one is on another level
I roll with a crew of problematic bachelors and we call ourselves The Squad.
I like SNL but so many of their repeating sketches are just the exact same joke told again. I was impressed that they made "What's that name" better rather than just being the same exact joke.
The new one had better comedic timing, Mulaney's acting was absolutely spot-on, and the last clue stinger didn't rely on the contestant being a dumbass inviting more punishment on themself.
My two fav guys, Bill Rudd and Paul Hader
0:33 that one didn’t age quite so well
2:26 I feel like she was Italian-American there, also when you also consider the facial expression!
“What’s that name” is one of the best game show bits they’ve ever done, by far.
i can't believe they improved this sketch in 2019
Paul Rudd looks really skinny here...
Aurora Castillo Oh, that’s who he is. I forgot his name.
Bill Hader has an incredible amount of chaotic neutral energy
At seeing the interns my immediate response was: 'There's got to be a Josh in there'
This concept was genius! I love Bill Hader's sketches
I'm not entirely sure why, but when Kristin Wiig came back in at the end of the sketch and started cleaning the podium, I started cracking up again.
I miss bill Hader he was and always be my favorite
Class oriented humor on mainstream television, nice! Was wondering why the two contestants were both upper middle class.
So keenan has never had to change his voice or delivery for any sketch ever but keeps his job. Very lucky man.
0:26 that didn’t age well…
3:26 to 3:31 is what you call perfect delivery.. Absolutely killed it!!
4:01 don’t worry I forgot his name already too.
If I won a billion dollars I would spend it all to hire Bill Hader and follow me around telling me stories and making him do impressions. I would be so happy.
Right after the new episode of "What's that name?" :-)
What kind of game show is this??!!......It’s WHATS THAT NAME! Love Bill Hader. So funny. His eyes kill me! Also Kristen Wiig’s accent is CRAZY!
they missed the best opportunity at 1:40 for paul rudd to ask "how's your wife doing?" and having Keenan respond "still dead"
This an exact mirror of the newest what’s that name sketch all of the monologue mirrors almost exactly
I love Bill Hader's psychotic stare at 1:55
bill has so much chaotic energy i love it
Lol this was a great idea for a sketch.
I like how Paul and Norman reconciled in the end