SNL50 - Top 30 Commercial Parodies

 

This was one of the hardest lists to cut down. I could probably make a Top 200 commercial parodies. I always enjoy their cleverness, their humour, and their social-commentary. Most of the ones below are ones that nailed the style and made me laugh and think. There were so many to choose from. I’m sad about the ones without links (a couple are American) because I would love for you to see them all. While most clip shows praise the funny Colon Blow and Mom Jeans, these are the ones that I loved best.

30. THE LOVE TOILET
EPISODE: S17E07 (11.23.1991)
A genius, if not disturbing, idea for those who are co-dependent and cannot be separated.
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29. COVID
EPISODE: S48E05 (11.05.2022)
Way to look at the bright side of Covid!
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28. COMPULSION
EPISODE: S13E04 (11.14.1987)
This is a pitch-perfect Calvin Klein parody. I miss Phil Hartman and his glorious voice.
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27. COUPLABEERS
EPISODE: S50E13 (03.01.2025)
A little surprised something like this wasn’t introduced a lot sooner on SNL. This is from the 50^th season.
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26. HIBERNOL
EPISODE: S18E14 (02.20.1993)
Sometimes I feel like taking this product.
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25. VELVET JONES SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY
EPISODE: S07E03 (10.17.1981)
A classic featuring Eddie Murphy. Such a fun character and delivery.
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24. DUNKIN’ DONUTS
EPISODE: S42E10 (12.17.2016)
Casey Affleck rules as a typical Bostonian who loves Dunkin’. I enjoy his smoking life hack.
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23. ONLY BANGKOK
EPISODE: S29E15 (03.13.2004)
This three-part runner gets more and more out of hand. Add in Ben Affleck and Kelly Ripa for more fun. Unfortunately, only the first one is available.
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22. SUPER BASS-O-MATIC ‘76
EPISODE: S01E17 (04.17.1976)
Dan Aykroyd is the perfect pitchman. I love Lorraine Newman’s response to drinking this monstrosity.
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21. HANDI-OFF
EPISODE: S13E06 (12.05.1987)
You know, that common problem: you’ve got extra fingers. Way to go leprosy!
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20. FIRST CITIWIDE CHANGE BANK
EPISODE: S14E01 (10.08.1988)
So simple to make change for people. This would not work today as no one uses cash. There’s two parts.
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19. WING PIT
EPISODE: S48E12 (02.04.2023)
A great escalation commercial with more wings than you could possibly handle.
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18. UNCLE JEMIMA’S DOWN HOME
MASH LIQUOR
EPISODE: S25E11 (02.05.2000)
Love the “Song of the South” production value.
“What you swattin’ at?”
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17. MORGAN STANLEY
EPISODE: S31E01 (10.01.2005)
The great twist at the end is worth it.
“Dammit Frank, grow a pair!”
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16. NCI
EPISODE: S19E01 (09.25.1993)
Ah, those long distance phone companies. David Spade is perfectly cast making loads of promises including murdering your boss (offer void where prohibited by law).
LINK: Not Available

15. MOSTLY GARBAGE DOG FOOD
EPISODE: S35E02 (10.03.2009)
Dog food is expensive. I like that they highlight proper priorities. Take that Fancy Feast.
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14. HAPPY FUN BALL
EPISODE: S16E13 (02.16.1991)
Great fine print for something so simple. I think my favourite is “Do not taunt Happy Fun Ball.”
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13. CRYSTAL GRAVY
EPISODE: S19E02 (10.02.1993)
This one actually fooled me. I thought I was watching a Crystal Pepsi commercial. Perfect use of Van Halen, phrases, and images. Well played SNL.
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12. DUOLINGO FOR TALKING TO CHILDREN
EPISODE: S45E05 (11.02.2019)
I think I sometimes need this product.
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11. GE BIG BOY APPLIANCES
EPISODE: S44E08 (12.08.2018)
Perfect commercial for the at-home-dad. Love how unnecessarily heavy everything is.
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10. NIKE PRO-CHILLER LEGGINGS
EPISODE: S43E17 (04.07.2018)
We all know what people really do in their athletic wear. Other side of couch.
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9. MEGA-MART  
EPISODE: S36E07 (11.20.2010)
Black Friday escalation becomes even more outrageous when they add the box cutters.
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8. ASIAN AMERICAN DOLL
EPISODE: S40E10 (12.20.2014)
In a politically correct world, how would you design an Asian doll with ‘harmless accessories”?
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7. VERISMO
EPISODE: S38E11 (01.19.2013)
The full Starbucks experience at your home. Love the non-functional machine. “Order for Amorfa.”
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6. PHILADELPHIA ACTION FIGURES
EPISODE: S19E12 (02.05.1994)
There are toys for all types of movies. Why not the drama Philadelphia? All the accessories you would expect including the transforming Miguel, long-time companion with battle armor and dino-buddy and the courtroom action playset. “No, you’re fired!”
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5. COOKIE DOUGH SPORT
EPISODE: S23E02 (10.04.1997)
Love the combo of trends of Gatorade and cookie dough. Smearing thick cookie dough all over themselves to “Love Hurts” is gross and priceless.
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4. E.P.T.
EPISODE: S27E04 (10.03.2001)
I love that they go the opposite direction of waiting to find out if you’re having a baby. Awkward.
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3. TACO TOWN
EPISODE: S31E02 (10.08.2005)
Another escalation masterpiece. Amazing it has a crepe and a pancake. So many why’s.
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2. MACY’S CHILDREN’S CLOTHING
EPISODE: S45E09 (12.14.2019)
Starts typically but then becomes a nightmare of trying to get kids to wear itchy clothing.
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1. UNITED WAY
EPISODE: S32E16 (03.24.2007)
Nothing quite like Peyton Manning pegging kids in the head with a football. Makes me laugh every time.
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