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    'SNL' opens with a record, new ice cream proposal

    By JAKE COYLE - AP Entertainment Writer | AP – Sun, Sep 25, 2011

    NEW YORK (AP) — "Saturday Night Live" opened its 37th season with a disputed hosting record and a defense of the new controversial Ben & Jerry's ice cream flavor.

    Alec Baldwin, hosting for the 16th time, staked his claim to the hosting record Saturday night. His friend Steve Martin, who formerly tied for the record with Baldwin, made sure Baldwin's accomplishment was legitimate by conducting a drug test, overseen by alleged expert Seth Rogen.

    Baldwin also responded to protests of the new Ben & Jerry's flavor, Schweddy Balls, named after a late '90s sketch featuring Baldwin. In his monologue, Baldwin said there was a new flavor being released for the flavor's critics: "Go Fudge Yourself." A group of mothers, One Million Moms, has threatened to boycott the ice cream maker.

    Baldwin didn't use the opportunity to criticize Fox, which pulled a joke of his at last Sunday's Emmy Awards. His taped segment made light of the hacking scandal in Britain involving the new-defunct News of the World tabloid. Both Fox, which broadcast the awards, and News of the World are owned by News Corp.

    Instead, Baldwin, a famed Democrat, played Texas governor and Republican presidential candidate Rick Perry. He also performed as Tony Bennett and Al Pacino, as if he were auditioning for "Top Gun."

    Musical guest Radiohead performed.

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    235 comments

    • Diane
      Diane  •  5 mths ago
      I think that some 'moms' need to get a sense of humor. Sheesh, that are more important things to worry about than Sweddy balls
    • NessaTex
      NessaTex  •  5 mths ago
      I am female and 50 yrs. old. Schweddy Balls is a classic. Even my 77 yr old Mom laughed.
    • Noodle797
      Noodle797  •  5 mths ago
      Apparently a Million Moms have no sense of humor.
    • My name is Earl
      My name is Earl  •  5 mths ago
      What about the flavor, "Cherry Poppers" by them? never heard complaints on that flavor!!
    • PamW
      PamW  •  5 mths ago
      can't wait to try that flavor ----btw --I am a mom and a "grammy" and I have an irreverant sense of humor. Let's support Ben and Jerry
    • Arnie
      Arnie  •  5 mths ago
      At over 5.00 a pint ! They should have a flavor called Bend Over !
    • Edward Faust-Loves America
      Edward Faust-Loves Americ ...  •  5 mths ago
      Who was the most talented comedian the show ever produced?
    • Repub logic
      Repub logic  •  5 mths ago
      No one can take my Schweddy Balls from me.
    • •
      •  •  5 mths ago
      Rosanne, Rosanna Danna
    • STFUP
      STFUP  •  5 mths ago
      Perhaps their next flavor should be called 'Manical Moms'. lol
    • NessaTex
      NessaTex  •  5 mths ago
      SNL's season premier was the best opening show in years! Hubby and I laughed the whole show. It was all funny. The musical act was the only downer.
    • Missrozita
      Missrozita  •  5 mths ago
      I wonder when Ben & Jerrys will come out with "Colonal Angus" ice cream flavor.....
    • limecutter
      limecutter  •  5 mths ago
      tasty but not as good as salty balls
    • Joseph
      Joseph  •  5 mths ago
      I prefer Chef's Salty Balls on South Park.
    • NowinSC
      NowinSC  •  5 mths ago
      No more offensive than "Fudruckers" restaurant.
    • Everyday American
      Everyday American  •  5 mths ago
      Ha! If I read what I wrote below, I'd think I was a teenage girl. I'm actually a grandma!
    • Fizzies in the pool
      Fizzies in the pool  •  5 mths ago
      I saw it, I bought it. Screw the prudes with no sense of humor! It was holiday like, but my favorite is Cherry Garcia. Do the Million Prudes have a problem with that flavor?
      The person it's named for had a colorful history and was an artist! OOOOOO so scary!
    • Arnie
      Arnie  •  5 mths ago
      A million Mom's went against these new flavors ! What a waste of time ! Teens and preteens when adults are not around use some very obscene language that no way compares to these names. They think their lil angels don't use that type of language. Wake up parents and don't be so naive and gullable. We have a basketball hoop in our driveway and I have heard some of these kids curse worse then sailors. I have told them not to use that profanity in our yard. No matter what parents do ! Their children are goin to curse ! It's part of growin up and if Ben & Jerrys did not exist ! The problem still would !
    • A Yahoo! User  •  5 mths ago
      Are they extra vinegary?
    • Christine
      Christine  •  5 mths ago
      What about Clusterfluff, also by Ben and Jerry's - I giggle every time I see it on the shelves.
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