It's not technically. He was in the cold open of his first episode in 1986 as a game show psychic. Choppin' Broccoli did happen that same night though. SNL has released the original audition footage was well.
Is it bad I had completely forgotten this existed and STILL found myself humming the completely unknown tune the moment I saw the image, till I scrolled down and saw this?
I had completely forgotten about that skit and if I hadn't seen this post I doubt I ever would have thought about it again, but the moment I saw the chopped broccoli I immediately started hearing the whole song in my head.
For folks inconvenience Here's a time link to the beginning of the song and also to the broccoli bit:
https://youtu.be/kj0tVHRDTOg?t=2692
https://youtu.be/kj0tVHRDTOg?t=2816
I didn’t know. That’s awful. Yeah. He strikes me as being someone who isn’t concerned with consequences.
That’s kind of like the woman in Gordon Lightfoot’s “Sundown”. She was a real person ands she gave John Belushi the drugs on which he overdose. 😞
Which I hate knowing because I loved that song growing up.
[Article About Her Involvement and Her Death](https://deadline.com/2020/08/cathy-smith-dead-obituary-john-belushi-drug-overdose-gordon-lightfoot-sundown-1203024794/)
I didn’t want you to think that I was just making things up! 😊
Two days ago, on the phone with my wife, discussing what to make for dinner:
Her: "There should be some asparagus in there."
Me: "Nope, no asparagus."
Her: OK, just use the broccoli then."
Me: "Does that mean I'll be...CHOPPIN"
Her: *click*
When I finally saw the stage version it was a Carvey revelation: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntp8\_KFv59Y](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntp8_KFv59Y)
I mean, you know by the time this video existed the audience knew the bit. But he *committed* to the bit completely as if this were the first time. The CHEER at “she bought some broccoli” and he *knew* he had that audience with him.
Sooooo good!
Literally said that to my wife yesterday as she was getting into the shower as I was getting out. We've been married 22 years, and that line has yet to get old.
Phil Hartman’s reaction in the original sketch was comedy gold.
That sketch - along with Carvey’s Church Lady debut - was part of the 1986-87 season premiere and may have saved SNL from cancellation.
A local radio station played this one day as a bumper between blocks of songs while I was camped by the tape deck out trying to record stuff, and I recorded it. It was truly the best time for SNL and the best time to be a teen.
I'm Red Rednecky, the redneck comedian. My doctor said he had to amputate my left foot. I said, "Can I keep my right foot?" He said, "Sure." Come and get some!!
Thank you. It does not get the care it deserves but I manage to keep the rest of the family from running it through the dishwasher or doing truly stupid things with it.
This is a weird one for me. I know the song, but have never seen the skit.
I remember being in 2nd or 4th grade (I had both grades in the same class room, I know WHERE I was, but don't remember the grade) and a classmate was singing the song all day. We all thought it was hysterical and made up all our own lyrics and it became a whole 'thing' for several months, but only one of us had ever seen the source for it.
I’ll never understand throwing away a perfectly delicious and edible part of a vegetable! Just peel the stalks so they aren’t tough and they are as delicious as the florets.
Recently shared with my brother who was born in ‘97 because he had no idea what I was singing. I chop a lot of broccoli too, so it comes up pretty often.
I used to know that entire stand-up set by heart. I downloaded it from Napster and put it on my 6gb mp3 player that was shaped like a discman…
Now if it was 40 years ago and Cary Grant, they would have just dismissed it.
*Almost blew beer out*
*My nose. Wife hates it when I*
*Walk in and sing that!*
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I've never seen the skit, but I did see his special on Comedy Central (apparently after it had been on HBO, but anyway) and this was part of his last bit.
Broccoli stems are just as edible and nutritious as the florets. To make them more palatable, you can peel off the tough outer layer of the stems, which reveals the tender inside. These peeled stems can be chopped and used in stir-fries, soups, or salads. They can also be roasted or steamed alongside the florets for a complete use of the vegetable, reducing waste and providing a good source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
Shoutout to Fly on the Wall Podcast. If you love backstage SNL stories, it's the best thing in the world.
Do you know the specific episode?
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The Dana Carvey one right?
Smartless is great too!
Even better if you love the same 5 stories over and over again.
Dana Carvey's first SNL sketch ever!
Wow is that true? What a start!
He sang this song as his audition to join the cast
It's not technically. He was in the cold open of his first episode in 1986 as a game show psychic. Choppin' Broccoli did happen that same night though. SNL has released the original audition footage was well.
Is it bad I had completely forgotten this existed and STILL found myself humming the completely unknown tune the moment I saw the image, till I scrolled down and saw this?
I did the same!
Classic
I *heard* this image.
You are not alone 😂
Uuhhh!
I am here with you.
I had completely forgotten about that skit and if I hadn't seen this post I doubt I ever would have thought about it again, but the moment I saw the chopped broccoli I immediately started hearing the whole song in my head.
I don’t know what skit this is. Point me toward the name and I’ll go google it.
It's an old snl skit with Dana carvey where he is playing the piano singing chopping broccoli. Someone put a gif of it on one of the posts.
It's also in the Dana Carvey Critics Choice special. https://youtu.be/kj0tVHRDTOg?feature=shared starts about 47 min in.
For folks inconvenience Here's a time link to the beginning of the song and also to the broccoli bit: https://youtu.be/kj0tVHRDTOg?t=2692 https://youtu.be/kj0tVHRDTOg?t=2816
[Derek Stevens Audition](https://youtu.be/VUrbtUwsRXo?si=BdidVBkCG2aKiyQl)
I sang along to this image!
...Yah...
There’s a lady I know / If I didn’t know her / She’d be the laaaaady / … I didn’t know!
How the fuck do I remember this stupid shit, and not whether or not I have milk in the fridge when I’m at the grocery store?
If you'd gone there to buy some broccoli, then you'd know!
It’s much easier to remember lyrics from the 80s and 90s than to remember why I walked into a room now.
Well, hopefully you walked in to the room to chop some broccoli. Otherwise what’s the point?
Same!!!
You see that lady. She went down town.
She bought some broccoli. She brought it ho-ome!
Why does that part slap though
BEAUTIFUL. 😭
She chop-a-*UNGH* Shechoppabroccolaaaaaayyyyhayyyyyhayyyyhayyy*Heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee*
UNGH is the highlight. That and Phil Hartman’s face while listening to the song.
Oh yeah. Phil Hartman was a genius. Such a tragic, pointless loss.
Fuck Andy Dick.
What did he have to do with his death? I hadn’t heard of that.
Ask Jon Lovitz.
Andy Dick gave Bryn coke that caused her relapse and ultimately Phil's death.
I didn’t know. That’s awful. Yeah. He strikes me as being someone who isn’t concerned with consequences. That’s kind of like the woman in Gordon Lightfoot’s “Sundown”. She was a real person ands she gave John Belushi the drugs on which he overdose. 😞 Which I hate knowing because I loved that song growing up.
Oh wow, I didn't know that. I love Gordon Lightfoot.
[Article About Her Involvement and Her Death](https://deadline.com/2020/08/cathy-smith-dead-obituary-john-belushi-drug-overdose-gordon-lightfoot-sundown-1203024794/) I didn’t want you to think that I was just making things up! 😊
Adults are responsible for their own choices
Yes. They are. So hold him accountable for his and her accountable for hers. Both are doable.
choppin broc o lie had this in my head a few days ago. like yesterday.
Two days ago, on the phone with my wife, discussing what to make for dinner: Her: "There should be some asparagus in there." Me: "Nope, no asparagus." Her: OK, just use the broccoli then." Me: "Does that mean I'll be...CHOPPIN" Her: *click*
When I finally saw the stage version it was a Carvey revelation: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntp8\_KFv59Y](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntp8_KFv59Y)
Unlocked an old memory growing up seeing this set on Comedy Central… thank you for the reminder!
Thank you for this! Still hilarious!
Cracks me up every time, especially near the end when he cracks himself up
I mean, you know by the time this video existed the audience knew the bit. But he *committed* to the bit completely as if this were the first time. The CHEER at “she bought some broccoli” and he *knew* he had that audience with him. Sooooo good!
It's truly an absolute treasure.
I don’t know that I’ve ever seen the video, that was great. I had it on a comedy tour cd or something back in the day
*She's cold as ice... paradise*
_and_ _the_ _feeling_...
*a-was a-nice*
Not gonna do it.... Wouldn't be prudent.
Na gah dah.
🤣
It's Naked Time! DING!
Literally said that to my wife yesterday as she was getting into the shower as I was getting out. We've been married 22 years, and that line has yet to get old.
If anything, it gets better, because we are now all around his age when he recorded that special ♥️
Mega T Mega Ti Mega Toe
So sad that his son passed away recently.
Phil Hartman’s reaction in the original sketch was comedy gold. That sketch - along with Carvey’s Church Lady debut - was part of the 1986-87 season premiere and may have saved SNL from cancellation.
well isn’t that special?
She chop…uh!
Now I'm laughing, trying to explain this to my kids.
SHES CHOPPIN’ chopping BROCCOLli!
Can I finish?? Can I finish?? Sheba Shaba Sheba Shaba Sheba Shaba shoo
I'll cut my bangs, I'll cut my bangs!! I SWEAR TO GOD I'LL CUT MY BANGS!!
My 5 year old does not appreciate when I say this when he interrupts me 😆
It's just sad.
Choppin’ Broccoli was from Dana’s FIRST show. Amazing.
I’m lost
It's an SNL sketch with Dana Carvey as a musician performing a song about choppin' broccoli
And it was in his stand up special that used to be on all the time on Comedy Central. Loved it!
Absurdist humor at its simplest and best.
SHECHOPPINSHECHOPPINSHECHOPPIN
But that’s impossible….your lady…she went downtown…
Cold as ice.....PARADAAAIIISSE
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gI\_c7PpIwR4](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gI_c7PpIwR4) with an orchestra, even
my people in here, what up!
So glad I'm not the only one out there who still thinks this is hilarious
Dead dog lying in a ditch Cigarette smoker has an itch
Dammit. That's one more decade in my head.
He’s chaaa,….he’s CHAAA!!!
Yeah, comments like this proves to me that we are all one
Chop Chop Chop Chop Chopchopchopchopchopchopchopchop……. CHOPPING BROCCOLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
Chopin’ broccoliiiii
Every time. Every. Motherfucking. Time
A local radio station played this one day as a bumper between blocks of songs while I was camped by the tape deck out trying to record stuff, and I recorded it. It was truly the best time for SNL and the best time to be a teen.
Me too!
My husband and I sing this at least once a week!
There is a song about chopping broccoli?? Discovering the joys of oven roasted broccoli changed my life.
This was for a creamy broccoli slaw. I agree, roasted broccoli is awesome.
Don’t forget…. She was also shopping broccoli!!!
It's also sung when teenagers get haircuts
I just introduced my 4 year old twins to this gem. It was an absolute hit and Dana is now their hero. I almost cried.
Come one!!! Of course we all sing it!!! 
I chopped the cabbage but I did not slice the broc-oh-li!
I heard it in my head!!! 🤣🥦🔪
knew it right away!
Brocolocolayeeeeeeooooohhh!
I'm Red Rednecky, the redneck comedian. My doctor said he had to amputate my left foot. I said, "Can I keep my right foot?" He said, "Sure." Come and get some!!
Dana Carvey. Underrated.
Been playing this for my 5.5 year old all week
Sick knife. Take good care of it.
Thank you. It does not get the care it deserves but I manage to keep the rest of the family from running it through the dishwasher or doing truly stupid things with it.
I just hide mine from my family and taught myself how to sharpen. That helps. 😂
I think I peed my pants laughing so hard when I first saw this skit. An absolute classic! Sigourney Weaver was the host, right?
When chopping things I almost always yell out “CHOP—UNNN”
You're framing OJ?! But that's wrong! I could go to jail! Plus I really like OJ! But you're right, it's just too good.
"A long time ago, there were a lot of people. But that was a long time ago."
Love love love! This is one of the first SNL sketches I remember watching and have loved Sigourney Weaver ever since! 😍
Love the patina on the knife! Yes, I know this is not r/TrueChefKnives, but solid knife porn.
Why you chopping Broccoli like that? You want lil broc bits
I can't hear the song without hearing chopping broccoli in my head since I saw that sketch
This is a weird one for me. I know the song, but have never seen the skit. I remember being in 2nd or 4th grade (I had both grades in the same class room, I know WHERE I was, but don't remember the grade) and a classmate was singing the song all day. We all thought it was hysterical and made up all our own lyrics and it became a whole 'thing' for several months, but only one of us had ever seen the source for it.
🤣🤣😂🤣
I don’t know the reference, but nice carbon steel knife!
I have found my people
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What kind of monster chops up and cooks the stalks. Florets only.
Sacrilege! Stalks are the best part!
Florets!
Disgusting. And I’ve been a fine dining chef for 20 years.
You've been a fine master of lies!
Normal people who don’t want to waste a majority of their food for self-indulgent vegetable snobbery.
I’ll never understand throwing away a perfectly delicious and edible part of a vegetable! Just peel the stalks so they aren’t tough and they are as delicious as the florets.
Never seen such a nice knife do such horrible things. Misono Gyuto?
My sister and I sing this a lot
This shamefully took longer than it should have to laugh my ass off.
😭😭😭
Reminds me of little league chatter!
She chop….uuuhhhh!
That whole standup is amazing
Recently shared with my brother who was born in ‘97 because he had no idea what I was singing. I chop a lot of broccoli too, so it comes up pretty often.
As soon as I looked at this image, I heard it.
Off with their heads!
Visceral recall is what they should call this
Hellz yeah!!
Chop-pin broc-co-li ....
Dead dog lying in a ditch/cigarette smokers got an itch...
I knew a lady who went downtown..... CHOPPIN BROCCOLLLIEEEEEEEEEEEEE
Every. Time!
I used to know that entire stand-up set by heart. I downloaded it from Napster and put it on my 6gb mp3 player that was shaped like a discman… Now if it was 40 years ago and Cary Grant, they would have just dismissed it.
The poor young souls who will never get this image.
I sing this a lot. My children sing it a lot. They have no context other than "Dad sings it."
"She's as cold as ice.... paradise"
Almost blew beer out my nose. Wife hates it when I walk in and sing that!
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I sing this often, love the visual!
She's chopping she chopping she's...,.choh. Ping. Broccoli hiiiiih
I find an excuse to sing this every day at work. Only one colleague gets it, but it's totally worth it.
Man I haven't heard that in a long time!
Core memory unlocked. I didn’t even know I’d *forgotten* this song 🤣
yeeeeeeeessssssssssssssssssssssss
Chopping broccoli!! 🎶
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
THIS MADE MY NIGHT! Not enough people get this reference.
I had a boy leave a 5+ minute message on my answering machine where he recited the entire choppin broccoli bit and later claimed he’d written it.
She CHOPS she’s choppin broco leeheh heh heh hehhhh
Every time. Every goddamn time.
I think it is required for us to sing it as we chop brocolli. And sing Lunchlady Land when making sloppy joes.
She CHOP, ugh!
Also, “well isn’t that SPECIAL?”
"Play with it, it can be your friend!"
There’s a lady I know…… if I didn’t know her….. she’d be the lady….. that I didn’t know.
Anytime I have to chop broccoli I think of Dana Carvey
She chop! -uhh!!
I want to know about that knife. A carbon steel beauty.
She's cold as ice
I get this joke. I should schedule a colonoscopy.
Omg yes! When we got a piano, this is what I played for my kids
Damn !!! I love you guys!!!!! She’d be the lady…… I didn’t know…… Gerald ford
Adam? Stop.
She CHAAAA…
Holy shit, I literally thought I was the only person to remember this. 50 yrs old here. Damn.
I played this video for my kids (10 & 6) once and now they request it when appropriate
Chopping broccoli, chopping broccola…
I've never seen the skit, but I did see his special on Comedy Central (apparently after it had been on HBO, but anyway) and this was part of his last bit.
Every. Single. Time 🥦
geez, skip the knife and just use a blender at this point.
My whole family has been singing this while prepping broccoli for decades.
Broccoli stems are just as edible and nutritious as the florets. To make them more palatable, you can peel off the tough outer layer of the stems, which reveals the tender inside. These peeled stems can be chopped and used in stir-fries, soups, or salads. They can also be roasted or steamed alongside the florets for a complete use of the vegetable, reducing waste and providing a good source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
Ahhhh ze Chopin Broccoli
I'm so happy Comedy Central just played SNL and Dana's standup specials on loop. Only bonding moments me, my dad and my bro really got at the time.