This week's Saturday Night Live featured Jon Hamm in a sketch parodying pharmaceutical advertisements, exploring the absurdity of medical prescriptions portrayed in media. The humor lies in Hamm's sincere delivery of absurd lines, drawing comparisons to actual drug commercials for various conditions. The recurring gag highlights the predictability and melodrama often observed in such ads, resonating particularly with viewers familiar with them. Hamm's return to hosting showcased not only his comedic timing but also his versatility with both deadpan and exuberant performances, leaving an impression on the audience and hinting at a potential future accolade in the SNL Five-Timers Club.
Part of the sketch's appeal comes from the way it parodies ads for medication designed to treat everything from herpes to depression.
Hamm's ability to deliver increasingly ridiculous lines with the utmost sincerity was used well all episode.
The recurring visuals and moods of drug companies' ads have been a reliable source of jokes for SNL.
Hamm's deadpan approach in this sketch was a good reminder of his range and how effective he can be on the show.
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