Sabrina Carpenter Unveils ‘Tall, Plain Boyfriend‘ Sketch Cut From ‘SNL‘ debut
Comedian Sabrina Carpenter showcased a sketch from her recent Saturday Night Live debut that didn’t make the final cut, featuring a recurring character type she dubbed the “Tall, Plain Boyfriend” (TPB). The sketch, shared online, pokes fun at the trend of women prioritizing height in partners, even at the expense of personality or intellectual connection. Carpenter performed the sketch with comedian Ben Marshall, portraying the ideal, yet emotionally limited, TPB.
The sketch resonated online as Carpenter’s SNL appearance-including performances of “Nobody’s son” and “Manchild”-generated significant buzz. The TPB concept satirizes a specific dating dynamic, tapping into ongoing conversations about relationship expectations and the pressures of modern dating culture. Carpenter’s broader SNL contributions included sketches like “Girlboss Seminar,” “Grind Song” with Bowen Yang, “Plans,” “Surprise,” and “Appliance Store.”
Carpenter’s TPB is characterized by a stoic demeanor and limited conversational range, offering responses like “That sucks!” and “That’s crazy,” or the combined, “That’s crazy how much that sucks.” The sketch highlights the perceived benefits of a tall partner-specifically 6’5″-even if they are unaware of their partner’s profession. “Because if you need a deep conversation, bitch, listen to a podcast!” Carpenter jokes in the sketch, underscoring the lack of intellectual stimulation.
The sketch culminates with Carpenter shooting a symbolic ”small king” with an arrow, than declaring of her new, towering partner: “He might not make you laugh or think, but he will make you feel tiny.” Carpenter’s musical performances and full range of sketches from her SNL debut aired on May 18, 2024.
