Faith and Fear in Flushing celebrates its 20th anniversary coinciding with the 50th anniversary of Saturday Night Live. The blog's inception on February 16, 2005, aligns with cultural moments that emphasize its connection to the Mets and SNL. The author recalls their long-term engagement with SNL, tracing personal viewing experiences and recognizing the evolution of both the blog and the show. Remarking on the nostalgia and shared experiences, the piece highlights the interplay between iconic television and local sports fandom, creating a unique narrative around community and continuity.
Tonight, NBC airs Saturday Night Live's 50th-anniversary special. You know it will be special because it will be on a Sunday and in prime time.
On February 16, 2005, Jason and I began FAFIF. On February 17, 2005, in my second-ever post for this blog, I made my first reference to SNL.
Jankeloff did his filmed piece in a Mets hoodie, a small No. 31 visible. That was the extent of the Met content in the episode of February 19, 2005.
Paul Simon hosted. The show, just like this blog in its early weeks, was still figuring out what it was. Within a few weeks, it found its voice.
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