Darrell Hammond was way too MELLOW for Trump. It may have worked years ago, but after the recent election and debate cycle his impersonation became out of date. In fact, Hammonds Trump and Clinton are too similar. I think Baldwin is way better.sure his is over the top, but that is what makes it funny and the way it is supposed to be.
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I think Hammond's impression was better than Baldwin's. So was Killam's.

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nclench already,
I'd say that applies more to Baldwin than anyone.
He comes across so angry it's actually quite offputting.
There's a big difference between funand what Baldwin is doing. He's just..sweaty, red-faced angry. Like a vile pig.

I disagree abit. Baldwin does an over the top caricature nicely. We already have the real Trump, there's no need to a have a facsimile of him. Hammond did a good version as well, so maybe either one, or a Trump-off at some point on screen?
Also the hurt is strong with the Trumpettes in this thread among other places. Relax, you won the election. From your comments it oddly seems like your side lost. Unclench already, let SNL have their bit of fun.
Suprise! Nothing to see here

I agree.
Hammond did a better one.
He must be cringing and feeling frustrated that they didn't re-cast him as Chump.
Poor guy.
I feel bad for him.
Let me know if I'm on your ignore list.
Thanx!

calling Trump suppoters "deplorables", racist, sexist, homophobic, Islamophobic, etc.
Deplorables:
Trump campaign rhetoric leads to surge of hate incidents:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/education/civil-rights-group-documents-nearly-900-hate-incidents-after-presidential-election/2016/11/29/de97e88a-b654-11e6-b8df-600bd9d38a02_story.html?utm_term=.c434dab77bd1

Trump was mean-spirited and showed anger and hate throughout his campaign.
Uh, sure and Killary was so non-hateful (calling Trump suppoters "deplorables", racist, sexist, homophobic, Islamophobic, etc.)

Trump was mean-spirited and showed anger and hate throughout his campaign. What goes around comes around.

I just watched Hammond's impression for the first time and turned it off because it was lackluster, boring and not funny.
Sometimes, it not about a big, bawdy, over-the-top impression of someone..it's more about getting the subtleties right, and then just let the material of the SKETCH be funny.
Like I had mentioned with Hader's impressions. He always nailed them. But he didn't come across like he was trying too hard (like Baldwin). He got the subtle mannerisms and voice, cadence, etc down, and then let the context of the material and sketch be the funny. The impression itself doesn't always need to be the centerpiece of the joke. If the impression is relatively accurate, it will be funny. But an over-the-top (and mean-spirited) portrayal, driven by hate and anger (like Baldwin's Trump impression).is not only un-funny, it's downright offputting.

I just watched Hammond's impression for the first time and turned it off because it was lackluster, boring and not funny. Baldwin is a caricature of a caricature. I haven't watched SNL for years, but now make it a habit to watch Baldwin to see what inane thing that Trump will do that will be made fun of.

I suppose to the liberal Killary voting audience, Alec does a fantastic job. But from an objective standpoint, Alec's parody just isn't funny. He looks and sounds nothing like Trump. And SNL always goes for the easiest (read: lamest) jokes about Trump.

Alec does a great job.. that is totally what I see when I look at Trump. But Alec hate trump so maybe he does go a little further evil than necessary

Baldwin's vile "impression" of Trump is ugly and hateful. As others have said, there's no joy or comedy in it. It's simply a vile, angry attack, and it has become very off-putting to watch. Baldwin has become a real dick.
Whereas Hammond.is not only much more talented, but also a class act. He has been loyal to the show for many years, has worn many hats, and he "gets" how to lampoon someone in a fun, ironic way.not a mean-spirited way.
Bring back Darrell Hammond.

Alec Baldwin started out really strong as Trump and now it seems like he's just putting on the wig and attacking Trump at every turn.
I saw the cold open this past weekend and I didn't laugh once.

OP I agree about Baldwin, unfortunately, now that Trump has complained about Baldwin, and he said he would quit if Trump releases his tax returns i'm afraid there's now no chance of anyone replacing him anytime soon.

I so agree. Baldwin just isn't funny. Hammond did a great Trump.

I agree. angry people are not funny. there should be some sense of fun or joy in a performance.. Alec is just an angry dude who is not fun for anyone watching him.

Seems like Hammond could just make a recording of the intro on those few times he does the open.
At this point- SNL will probably need to wait for Baldwin to give it up so it saves face-
ironically- trumps tweets may have strengthened Baldwins resolve to keep doing the impression that he doesnt do well-

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They have to realize its not working. I assume the reason they fired Hammond was #NeverTrumpers thought the impression was too fair to Trump who, after all, is "literally Hitler".