As the autumn season rolls in, bringing cooler temperatures and vibrant foliage, many families feel the urge to partake in seasonal activities like apple-picking. Despite the inevitable frustration that comes with it, the hope remains that this year will somehow be different. Thankfully, Saturday Night Live (SNL) has once again captured the essence of this experience in a comedic skit that lays bare the hilarity of apple-picking.
In the latest episode of SNL, the show’s 45th season kicked off with a series of guest appearances including familiar faces like Mark Thompson and Sarah Lee. However, it was the apple-picking sketch that truly stood out. Comedians Leah Grant and Tara Bowers portrayed two sisters marketing their business, “Bowers’ Orchard,” where families can come to collect their own apples for what they call “classic fall fun.”
Bowers’ Orchard is humorously situated in a part of the countryside that “displays questionable flags,” poking fun at the reality that many apple farms are located far from home, costing us more in gas than the apples themselves. Nevertheless, the determination to have a good time prevails, no matter the odds.
The skit features amusing testimonials from quirky customers sharing their experiences at the orchard. One woman states, “I think I had fun,” while another remarks, “It was a trek, but adorable. So many bees,” capturing the inevitable surprise at the abundance of bees that swarm around the fruit. Despite the challenges, the adventure continues.
In classic comedic style, the sketch includes a character who suffers an injury during the outing. “I twisted my ankle in a rabbit hole, but my wife enjoyed it,” says one distressed patron, highlighting the lengths we go to for a “memorable” family outing.
The most memorable moments arise when Grant and Bowers deliver lines like, “For just $50, you can take home $15 worth of apples,” and describe the types of apples available, such as “Large mushy” and “Small crunchy.” They quip, “What our apples lack in taste they compensate for in ‘being on the ground,’” solidifying this skit as a classic.
Also featured is Hank, the “farmhand who came with the land,” played by guest host, David Johnson. Hank humorously explains his role in running the petting zoo, saying, “We found some critters, and now they’re in confinement.” Bowers’ Orchard also offers cider donuts, humorously dubbed “donuts from yesterday,” and a variety of “peculiar gourds,” which this year are notably “extra-peculiar.”
Let’s face it: despite the bees, injuries, and odd gourds, we know we’ll find ourselves at an apple-picking farm again this year. After all, as parents, we remain ever-resilient in our pursuit of seasonal traditions. For more on related topics, check out our post on at-home insemination kits, which can be a helpful resource if you’re considering starting a family. Also, for more insights on pregnancy, visit this excellent resource.
In summary, SNL’s skit brilliantly encapsulates the trials and tribulations of apple-picking, reminding us all of the amusing side of these fall traditions.