Last weekend I was in Chicago and had the chance to catch one of the latest shows at Second City, the comedy Mecca which has launched an insane amount of great comedic talent. A long time ago, I did some comedy improv in the Twin Cities and I held my own in the local group. I wasn't the best, but I did okay. The people who were the best absolutely shined at comedy, creating a light that drew everyone's attention. Every time they were on the stage, for even a second, they commanded the audience.
Now consider the comedy improv like baseball. I did a comedy improv which was more like an A Ball. The best move up to bigger improv groups and then bigger improv groups. Second City is the major league of comedy improv. Even at that level, some people absolutely stole the show. Three in particular. I kept asking how are they not on SNL at this point.
Kristen Wiig is one of those people who steals the show with her presence. She is just so far ahead of everyone else, with a natural poise and cadence that draws you in. Watching her in the current season of SNL it reminds me how insanely good the cast from her time at SNL was, back when she was a regular (from 2005 - 2012).
Here are three skits from last week's show and notice how Wiig just elevates the comedy.
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