10 Times the Saturday Night Live Cast Could Not Keep Their Sh*t Together

The cast of Saturday Night Live are pros at making people laugh, but they're not immune to getting the giggles themselves — even on camera. There have been so many times the cast has broken character during their skits, but these are the most egregious incidents. Check them out; you won't be able to resist cracking up.

01

Jeffrey's With Sean Hayes

Jimmy Fallon, frequent perpetrator, couldn't hold it in during this 2001 skit. Notice how he just keeps looking down at the sweaters. He's a mess by the time Horatio Sanz comes in, and the camera stays on Will Ferrell out of necessity — because Fallon and Hayes are laughing so hard.

02

Debbie Downer: Disney World

Debbie Downer has claimed plenty of laughter victims, but this 2004 sketch set in Disneyland is especially memorable. Lindsay Lohan is the only one who (mostly) keeps a straight face. Jimmy Fallon and Horatio Sanz should never have been allowed to be in sketches together.

03

Close Encounter With Ryan Gosling

Not even Ryan Gosling stood a chance next to Kate McKinnon spread-eagle, smoking a cigarette, and talking about her encounter with aliens in 2015.

04

The Californians: Stuart Has Cancer

I'm actually surprised Lorne Michaels let the cast repeatedly do The Californians sketches, because they crack themselves up every time. As soon as Fred Armisen gets into the picture in this 2012 skit, Bill Hader is done.

05

More Cowbell With Christopher Walken

Jimmy Fallon, Chris Kattan, Chris Parnell, and Horatio Sanz couldn't keep a straight face while Will Ferrell was "exploring the space" with his cowbell in 2000. His belly is out and he does not even care.

06

The Love-Ahs With Winona Ryder

Rachel Dratch and Will Ferrell's recurring characters Professors Virginia and Roger Klarvin are so grossly affectionate that it's hard not to laugh at them. The previous skit with just Jimmy Fallon is even more ridiculous than this 2002 one.

08

Boston Teens: Donnie's Party

Seriously, how did Jimmy Fallon last as long as he did?

09

Stefon: Valentine's Day's Hottest Tips

Bill Hader's own character cracked him up more than once, but his giggles are particularly bad during this special Valentine's Day Weekend Update in 2011.

10

The Leather Man With Britney Spears

When Britney Spears hosted in 2002, she probably didn't think she'd be witnessing Jimmy Fallon and Horatio Sanz get freaky with whips. Also, there's Dan Aykroyd.