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Ad agency celebrates 50 years of SNL commercial spoofs
On the 50th Anniversary of the legendary show, Preston Spire VP Josh Nelson played some classic SNL ads and explained why they’re still funny.
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — NBC’s Saturday Night Live has shuffled cast members, writers and musical directors in its 50 years on the air.
One thing that has been a constant, however, is the spoof advertisements that make people laugh. From Dan Akroyd’s “The Bassomatic” to Phil Hartman’s “Colon Blow” and Kristin Wigg and Bill Hader’s “Almost Pizza,” SNL’s commercial parodies have mimicked actual television ads, spinning them to new and ridiculous heights.
Preston Spire Advertising Agency VP Account Director Josh Nelson visited KARE 11 Saturday to show a few of his favorites, and discuss why spoof ads aren’t only funny, but provide commentary on our world and what we value.
“SNL’s spoof ads do a great job of parodying TV advertising and then turning up the absurdity,” said Nelson. “Using humor is a core pillar in advertising because it invites people in, entertains and create reactions. That’s why these fake ads are so effective and memorable.”
Police are investigating after three men were shot early on Saturday morning.
MINNEAPOLIS — Minneapolis police are investigating after three men were shot in the Ventura Village neighborhood early Saturday morning.
According to Minneapolis police, officers were called to the area around East 21st Street and South 15th Avenue around 5 a.m. Saturday.
Officers found three men had been shot. One of the men died and the two others were taken to the hospital with what police described as life-threatening injuries.
Officials said the shooting happened at a small homeless encampment.
Police have not announced any arrests as of Saturday morning.
KARE 11 will update this story as more information is made available.
This Halloween the chocolate shop is getting very festive.
MARINE ON SAINT CROIX, Minn. — A small sweet shop in a Minnesota river town has won some BIG awards for its chocolates.
St. Croix Chocolate Company in Marine on St. Croix has won national and international awards including Best of Show in this year’s America’s Division of the International Chocolate Awards.
Their chocolates are available at the St. Croix Chocolate Company kitchen or online.
This Halloween they are selling a Halloween Countdown Calendar that features 14 prize-winning recipes made into ghosts, bats, skulls and other spooky configurations. They also have a Boo Bag-handled tote that comes with their “best of” Halloween assortment.
Owner and Chocolatier, Robyn Dochterman, joined KARE 11 Saturday to share what St. Croix Chocolate Company has to offer.
MINNEAPOLIS — Making pasta at home is relatively simple, as long as you have the right tools.
October is National Pasta Month and Red Rabbit‘s Corporate Chef, Adam Lerner, joined KARE 11 Saturday to show us how to make homemade noodles in the confines of your own kitchen.
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Minneapolis police search for suspects after triple shooting at homeless encampment