Andy Samberg remembers cut pee joke from Golden Globes

Andy Samberg remains frustrated about a comedic bit that never made it to air during his co-hosting gig with Sandra Oh at the 2019 Golden Globes.

The Cut Segment Inspired by A Star is Born Scene

The idea for the cut segment stemmed from a scene in the 2018 remake of A Star is Born, featuring Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga, where Cooper’s character, Jackson Maine, accidentally pees himself onstage at the Grammys.

The Unaired Golden Globes Skit

Samberg had planned to parody this moment by coming out dressed as Jackson Maine alongside Sandra Oh. The sketch involved humorous dialogue about “bubbling” and drinking, adding a comedic twist to the awards show.

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Andy Samberg and Sandra Oh at the 2019 Golden Globes.

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The Pee Rig Mishap

The skit progressed to the point of setting up a “pee rig” in Samberg’s pants, but unfortunately, it was axed before making it to the live broadcast.

Network Concerns and Reactions

The network’s decision to drop the segment was due to concerns about its lowbrow nature for the prestigious event. Samberg pointed out the irony of this, given the overall tone and audience behavior at the Golden Globes.

Samberg’s Disappointment and Waterproof Pants

Samberg expressed his disappointment when the pee rig malfunctioned during rehearsal. He jokingly mentioned being given water-resistant pants, which concealed any visible effects, leading to confusion among the production team.

The Additional Pee Rig

Interestingly, there was supposed to be a second pee rig that would have added to the comedic effect by releasing more “pee” during the skit.

Oh’s Regret and Pee Challenges

Sandra Oh also expressed her disappointment at not being able to perform the skit as planned, citing the difficulties of depicting urine in a lighthearted manner.

SNL-esque Sketch Cutting

Oh likened the experience to Saturday Night Live, where last-minute decisions can lead to the removal of comedic bits, even ones that seemed promising during rehearsals.

Listen to Samberg reminisce about the skit on the podcast above.

FAQs

Why was the pee skit cut from the Golden Globes broadcast?

The network deemed the segment too lowbrow for the prestigious event, despite the comedic intentions behind it.

Did Sandra Oh also express regret about the cut skit?

Yes, Sandra Oh mentioned her desire to perform the skit and highlighted the challenges of humorously portraying urine.

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