And on top of that, I hope some kind soul will care to explain to me total foreigner what SNL is?
Actually, Saturday Night Live, as I have always perceived it, is more than just a show, but a cultural icon. To host it is actually an honor, bestowed on only the coolest of the cool (or at least the flavor of the month), and a sure sign that Jake G. is considered "on". Plus it gives the audience a chance to see such actors let their hair down and have fun. They also tend to host when they are promoting something, so I presume this coincides with the release of Zodiac. I sense that Heath L. will host when Batman comes out. It takes a lot of talent to do well on a live show; as much as I dislike Justin T-Lake, I have to say that his performance last week was pretty funny. I predict that Jake G. will do better, he seems like a natural funny dude.