"That sketch still cracks me up": Fans react to Kenan Thompson, Eddie Murphy and Will Ferrell in SNL’s ‘Scared Straight’ revival

The forever iconic Saturday Night Live just turned 50, and what else did they do? Well, of course they did a special in honor of their cast members, guests, funny skits, and musical performers!

In one skit, Will Ferrell, Kenan Thompson, and Eddie Murphy revived the 'Scared Straight' skit, making viewers LOL so hard they can't stop laughing! (via X/@nbcsnl)

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The Funny Reactions to Scared Straight Revival

Because of Will Ferrell, Kenan Thompson, and Eddie Murphy's portrayal of unserious inmates, SNL fans can't help but crack up with the hilarious skit! (via X/@ElowenBliss)

SNL fans are also happy that Eddie Murphy's comedic timing is still there, making the viewers and the audience of SNL 50 crack up!

"Eddie Murphy is a legend." - one SNL fan said (via X/@Twon024)

Fans were also clowning when Will Ferrell, Eddie Murphy, and Kenan Thompson did the skit, saying that they are comedy royalty.

"Comedic royalty here folks." - another SNL fan replied (via X/@WhiskeyMD247365)

People also hilariously reacted to the skit, saying that 'Scared Straight' is one of the best sketches during the anniversary show!

"One of the best sketches of the night!" - an X user added (via X/@WrestlinggNewss)

X users also shared that when they saw the 'Scared Straight' sketch, they fell off the sofa because they were laughing so hard!

"I fell off the sofa laughing so hard!" - another X user remarked (via X/@Stevesimage)

Other X users can't help but just reply with a reaction meme...that's HOW FUNNY the 'Scared Straight' skit was! (via X/@ItsEdjailMendes)

Because of Will Ferrell and Eddie Murphy's comedy skills, fans noticed that Kenan Thompson is trying SO HARD not to break into character. Talk about professionalism!

"Kenan trying everything to not break character!" - an SNL fan pointed out (via X/@DontCallMeMiggy)

And others trolled Eddie Murphy's wig, saying that the wig is also in character and the wig is brilliant!

"Eddie Murphy's wig is freaking brilliant." - another SNL fan commented (via X/@katemacey)

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SNL's 50th Anniversary Special

The star-studded 50th anniversary of Saturday Night Live is truly one for the books! With amazing guest performers doing memorable skits such as 'Scared Straight,' 'Weekend Updates,' 'The Lawrence Welk Show & the Maharelle Sisters,' and 'Black Jeopardy' among others, the 3-hour special of Saturday Night Live truly encapsulates the show's goal: to have fun and to become fun!

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Whether we love Saturday Night Live or not, with their 50 years of existence, it is safe to say that SNL made a mark on television—proving that it can adapt to whatever changes they encounter. That's why they stayed for 5 decades (and counting)!