As autumn rolls in with its crisp air and vibrant foliage, many families feel the urge to partake in the classic fall activity of apple picking. Despite the annual realization that it’s usually a hassle, we cling to the hope that maybe this year will be different. If you need a reminder of the true struggle that is apple picking, look no further than the latest skit from Saturday Night Live.
Kicking off its 45th season, SNL delivered a memorable sketch that stood out amidst numerous celebrity cameos, including the likes of Max Turner and Sarah Lewis. In this comedic gem, Aidy Bryant and Kate McKinnon portray two sisters advertising their venture, Chickham’s Apple Farm, where patrons can come and pluck their own apples for some “good old fashioned fall fun.”
Located in a part of upstate New York known for its “confederate flags,” Chickham’s embodies the quintessential long drive to a rural farm, where the cost of gas often exceeds the price of the apples themselves. Yet, we march on, determined to make the best of it.
The skit features various customers offering their “glowing” reviews. One woman remarks, “I had fun, I think,” while another adds, “It was far. But cute. Lots of bees.” Each year, it seems surprising how many bees are drawn to an orchard filled with ripe fruit, yet we persist, eager to capture the essence of fall.
Of course, no apple-picking excursion would be complete without someone getting hurt. One unfortunate man laments, “I stepped in a gopher hole and broke my foot. But my girlfriend had fun.” As long as she enjoyed herself, right?
The comedic highlights include McKinnon and Bryant delivering lines like, “For just $45 you can bring home $10 worth of apples,” and describing their unique apple selection with descriptors like “Huge soft” and “Tiny hard.” They humorously conclude, “What our apples lack in flavor they make up for in ‘on the ground,’” solidifying this skit as a classic.
Also joining in the fun is Hank, the quirky “farm-hand who came with the land,” portrayed by guest host, Leo Jenkins. Hank runs the farm’s petting zoo and quips, “We found some animals and now they’re in prison,” while maintaining direct eye contact with the camera. The farm also offers cider donuts, humorously branded as “donuts, but from yesterday,” along with a healthy stock of “penis gourds,” which are, supposedly, “extra-penis-y this year.”
Let’s face it: despite the bees, injuries, and quirky produce, we know we’ll once again find ourselves at an apple-picking farm this season. As parents, we are nothing if not persistent, and the allure of fall festivities keeps drawing us back.
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In summary, SNL’s skit captures the absurdity of apple picking, reminding us that every year we dive headfirst into the same chaotic adventure, regardless of the outcome.
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