I Like Andy Samberg

I like Andy Samberg.

I didn’t always.  The SNL “Lazy Sunday” Digital Short, even five years later, still makes me laugh, but I attributed much of my enjoyment to Chris Parnell’s performance.  I wasn’t that impressed with Andy Samberg aside from “Lazy Sunday” because he seemed to play the same frat-boy dudebro in every sketch.  People I knew got excited for Samberg’s sketches, while I always thought, “Whatever, show me what Bill Hader’s up to this week and then we’ll talk.”

But as he made more and more rap videos with The Lonely Island, I started really liking him, and I’ve figured out why.  Andy Samberg is possibly one of the most feminist comedians working today.

Why?  Because his targets are always sexist men.

Exhibit A: “Dick in a Box”

In this video, Samberg and Justin Timberlake make fun of the sexist guys who act like their penises are God’s gift to women, by making their dicks a gift…literally.

Exhibit B: “Jizz in My Pants”

In this video, Samberg and the Lonely Island make fun of the guys who think they’re hot stuff, but are all bluster and no payoff, and then blame their early arrival on the slutty girls who “tempted” them.  They’re also making fun of the guys who misinterpret any sign of friendliness from a woman as flirtation and sexual interest, and then get angry with the women instead of themselves.

Exhibit C: “Threw it On the Ground”

In this video, Samberg makes fun of the guys who aren’t sexist per se, but who are privileged white hipsters who are angry at the world and THE SYSTEM despite never having faced any hardship in their lives and think that somehow makes them more enlightened than everyone else.

Exhibit D: “I Just Had Sex”

In this video, Samberg, the Lonely Island, and Akon celebrate the joy of sex, but also the selfish guys who don’t care about making sex good for women and only want to please themselves.  They also praise the women who put up with their selfish butts.

Exhibit E: “The Creep”

In this video, Samberg, the Lonely Island, John Waters, and Nicki Minaj make fun of creeps.  My favorite lyric: “When a fly P.Y.T walks in front of your tree, do the creep.”

Exhibit F: He was asked to present something at a function for Spike TV, and wore a N.O.W. T-shirt to the event.  When asked if he was wearing it ironically or being sincere, he said, “Totally sincere.”

Andy Samberg has a pattern of making fun of sexist, douchey guys.  I have to appreciate that.  Andy Samberg, kudos to you.  Thank you for being consistently funny while making sexism and jerky behavior your preferred target.

In conclusion, I’M ON A BOAT: