Sarah Sherman: The Queen of Bizarre Characters on Saturday Night Live

When it comes to creating bizarre characters for Saturday Night Live (SNL), few can match the creative genius of Sarah Sherman. As a writer and performer on the show, Sherman has become known for her outlandish antics and memorable catchphrases. But what sets her apart from other comedians is her ability to take risks and push boundaries in a way that's both shocking and hilarious.

Sherman's appeal lies not just in her clever writing skills, but also in her charismatic personality, which allows her to get away with things that others might not be able to. 'It's the messenger, not the message,' says Hugh Fink, a writer on SNL who has worked with Sherman, explaining that her likable nature gives her a lot of latitude to take risks.

Fink should know – he was part of the team that created one of Sherman's most iconic sketches, 'Oops, I Crapped My Pants,' a fake TV commercial for a bowel-control product in 1998. The sketch was just one example of how SNL has long used gross-out humor to shock and delight its audience.

But Sherman is more than just a one-trick pony. She's a master of creating memorable characters that can elicit a wide range of reactions from her audience. From her stand-up comedy routines, which often feature videos of snakes slithering through cardboard buttholes, to her SNL sketches, which have included everything from celebrity chefs with nicked arteries to cops with massive head wounds, Sherman knows how to make people scream in horror and shriek with delight.

In an era where many viewers get their SNL fix by watching viral videos at times of their own choosing, Sherman's colorful antics are more relevant than ever. As Nick Marx, an associate professor of film and media studies at Colorado State University, notes, 'To me, she's like if Pee-wee Herman and Gilda Radner had a comedy baby.' With her unique blend of humor, creativity, and risk-taking, Sarah Sherman is undoubtedly one of the most talented – and bizarre – characters on SNL today.

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