Top 10 Times Chris Farley Broke the SNL Cast

When he returned to host “SNL,” Chris Farley brought back one of his best sketches. This premise sees the character giving a pep talk to an exercise class. The motivational speaker finds an opportunity to run wild after grabbing a pot of coffee. Pouring it all over himself, the performer receives some hilarious reactions from the likes of Jim Breuer and Tim Meadows. Farley even breaks himself up for a second before playing off of Meadows’ trainer. While it might not be the best version of this skit, this scene does manage to offer up some more laughs courtesy of the legend.

In this commercial, Adam Sandler’s character really tries to sell his service. He pleads with the camera to be a house-sitter while Mr. O’Malley helps out. The latter role is played by Chris Farley in a number of asides that only get angrier with each passing moment. Each time that O’Malley takes over, his counterpart seems to be clenching his jaw shut so he doesn’t laugh. This all leads to a huge blow-up from Farley, at which point Sandler struggles to hide his smiles. Given this setup, it’s amazing that neither performer falls over laughing at some point.

Set at a nice restaurant, this sketch features two waiters eagerly peppering food. Dana Carvey’s character tries to mentor Adam Sandler’s staff member in some choice moments. This also includes some stellar voices from both performers, the surprise star is a guest played by Chris Farley. After seasoning the man’s dish, Sandler covers his face as he receives an extremely loud response. The hilarious performance doesn’t last long, but it does leave a massive impression on this scene. His presence nearly tears a hole in the skit in the best possible way. With a solid beard and costume, Farley really knows how to take one line and make it his own.

In another showcase of 1990s “SNL,” some of the best stars of the decade assembled for this sketch. The performers eat at the food court with an iconic line from Chris Farley. There’s also some vocal work from the likes of Adam Sandler that’s especially hilarious. By the time Rob Schneider and Sara Gilbert’s characters show up, Farley delivers a comeback that’s equally funny for being so strange. This leads Schneider to break as he watches his co-star steal the scene. While the voices and costumes are great, it’s these kinds of mistakes that bring people back for more.

Not every “SNL” sketch has an amazing script, but they can still be hugely entertaining. This skit set at the zoo is a prime example of this concept. The star-studded line-up decides to take their turn jumping into a polar bear cage. As each one gets torn to shreds, blood splatters over the survivors and the remaining actors start to slowly lose it. This all leads up to Norm Macdonald and Chris Farley’s characters being left, with both performers ready to break at any moment. The latter’s performance causes Macdonald to crack up. You could call this some kind of a trainwreck, but it’s definitely an enjoyable one.

While he’s a lesser-known character, Bennett Brauer does create this hilarious segment on “Weekend Update.” The correspondent makes ample use of air quotes throughout this skit. At one point, he’s supposed to take off with the help of some wires. Chris Farley breaks character and ad-libs when he realizes there’s a problem. Ready for improvisation, the performer turns this mistake into a fantastic moment. Even host Kevin Nealon has to come to the rescue, laughing as he has to try to adjust the rigging. After making his co-star leave his chair, Farley finally soars through the air in a satisfying ending.

This volatile couple tries to use a guidebook to look for a restaurant. Throughout the sketch, Hank Gelfand keeps nagging Beverly to stop. Chris Farley plays his part perfectly as Adam Sandler tries to remain calm. The former touches the latter’s leg which almost stops the scene. After stifling a laugh, Sandler takes the book and rips it up. He shares a look with his co-star in the heat of the moment that breaks both of them. Their quick recovery puts them back on script, but it’s still fun to see the skit go off the rails.

This hilarious tribute to the work of lunch ladies is great on its own, but it’s the work of Chris Farley that takes it to another level. Adam Sandler delivers this homage while his co-star dances around in a memorable outfit. The two start to interact as Farley mouths the words, with the singer having to keep a straight face during his performance. Sandler especially looks to be having the time of his life. They both share a fun moment as they struggle to hold back laughter. With all the stellar choreography and funny lyrics, this sketch cracks up everyone in an iconic display.

For this variation on the popular sketch, the motivational speaker finds himself behind bars teaching teens about prison. Chris Farley’s entrance is full of energy and loud enough to get his co-stars on the verge of laughter. Once the comedian sets his sights on fellow cast member Adam Sandler, he really kicks it up a notch. Sandler can barely contain himself as Farley pronounces words like “pretty” in his own special way. You can clearly see that the Matt Foley character is funny enough to break even the professionals. Like a friend trying to tell his buddies a joke, the lead performer can’t help himself in a wonderfully-crazy performance.

In the first and most iconic version of this skit, Chris Farley comes out as the fully-formed character Matt Foley. The motivational speaker gives a talk to two teenagers that quickly breaks down. Farley’s performance might be the peak of physical comedy along with one of the best catchphrases in the show’s history. Flying off the handle, the performer gets up close and personal with David Spade and Christina Applegate’s characters. This leads them to hide their laughs behind their hands. Before the comedian can even fall through the coffee table, he already has his co-stars breaking down.

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