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"I Award You No Points, And May God Have Mercy On Your Soul" - Adam Sandler's 90s Comedies

·2 hr 4 min·5 clips
Becky shocks by declaring Adam Sandler's SNL sketches 'anti-comedy' and cringe-worthy, sparking debate.
The hosts of 'When We Were Young' conclude their trilogy on 90s comedians with an in-depth look at Adam Sandler, exploring his SNL career, iconic sketches like 'Canteen Boy' and 'Opera Man', and films such as 'Billy Madison' and 'Happy Gilmore'. They share personal anecdotes, critique his comedic style, and debate the cultural impact of his work.

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A sharp, funny look at why early Sandler still irritates and still works.

This episode starts with Billy Madison and uses it as a route into early Adam Sandler, then pulls back to the mixed critical response, the habits of 90s comedy, and what still lands on a fresh watch.

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For when you want 90s Sandler nostalgia with jokes, corrections, and a little critical bite.

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