SNL's Brilliant 'Dead Poets Society' Spoof Leaves (Ceiling) Fans Hysterical

Fans are still laughing their heads offat Fred Armisen's new "Saturday Night Live" sketch, "Farewell, Mr. Bunting," which was declared an "instant classic."

SNL isn't always "live" when you consider all of the pre-taped bits, which are often the strongest segments of the week. But millions of viewers still watch live on Saturday night, and that was the best way to see this "Dead Poets Society" spoof, because the live reactions from the studio audience and Twitter were priceless.

Check it out:

It was only a matter of time before the ceiling fans attacked. We tried to warn people...

No one saw that brilliant twist coming during the live show, and you can hear the shocked guffaws. Here are some of the reactions online:

This #SNL finale w/ brilliant Fred Armisen is excellent. "Farewell Mr. Bunting" sketch an instant classic. Find it if u missed it.

— Chris Fowler (@cbfowler) May 22, 2016

Farewell Mr. Bunting might be the hardest I've laughed at an #SNL skit in the last 5 years. I'm still crying. #SNLFinale

— Rob Simms (@IamRobSimms) May 22, 2016

@IamRobSimms Agreed. I belly laughed. They set it up perfectly. @nbcsnl#SNLFinale

— Dizzy (@dawnmdzera) May 22, 2016

@IamRobSimms I had to walk outside I was crying so hard

— phillip joiner (@phillipjoiner) May 22, 2016

Laughed my head off at "Farewell, Mr. Bunting." #SNL

— Jeff Jensen (@EWDocJensen) May 22, 2016

"Mr. Bunting" is one of the funniest things I've ever seen in my life. #snlpic.twitter.com/vfgbiNDHiU

— Mike Ryan (@mikeryan) May 22, 2016

If only SNL would do more sketches like this.

[via: EW]

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