Rihanna Insulting Helena Bonham Carter's Fashion Sense On "The Graham Norton Show," And 24 Other Funny Pop Culture Moments

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June 12, 2022 at 6:46 PM·4 min read

1.In The Princess Diaries (2001), when Joe taught Mia how to dance like a princess and she was utterly confused. Queen Clarisse was first in awe of Mia's progress, but then had the best "WTF?" reaction when Mia questioned the dance's name.

2.In Monster-in-Law (2005), when Viola shoved Ruby out the way when she was hatching her diabolical plan to give Charlie an allergic reaction.

Ruby: "I think you dislocated my vagina" — New Line Cinema

3.In Fire Island (2022), when Noah, Keegan, and Max accurately predicted that Howie did a puzzle with his huge Fire Island crush instead of have sex with him.

Noah: "Tell me you weren't doing a puzzle" — Searchlight Pictures/ Hulu

4.On Saturday Night Live (2021), when Maya Rudolph played Beyoncé in a Hot Ones sketch where she "sweated" like a pig, and did all sorts of out-of-character things you'd NEVER see Beyoncé do.

Maya: "You got my ass drinking milk, now" — NBC

You can watch the SNL sketch here:

5.On Parks and Recreation (2009–2015), when Leslie reunited her mom with an old fling on Valentine's Day, and compared their reunion to Jennifer Aniston's love life.

Leslie: "Jen, I really want you to be happy — stay away from John Mayer" — NBC

6.On The Graham Norton Show (2007–present), when the Ocean's 8 cast was on promoting their movie and Rihanna insulted Helena Bonham Carter's fashion sense in the process.

Helena never attending the Met Gala, and Rihanna's response: "That's because you wear dresses like that" — BBC

7.On The Golden Girls (1985–1992), when Dorothy was completely dumbfounded by Blanche and Rose's late-night activities.

Dorothy: "What the hell goes on at night in this house?!" — NBC

8.In Mamma Mia! (2008), when Tanya didn't comprehend Donna's dilemma when Sophie's dad arrived in Greece unexpectedly.

Donna: "It's her dad" Tanya: "Who's dad?" Donna: "Sophie's dad" — Universal Pictures

9.On Abbott Elementary (2021–present), when Barbara had a difficult time learning the new technology program and dismissed Janine's help, even though she couldn't help her own students.

Barbara: "Now, who took that picture of me?" Janine: "Hey, how it's going with the new program?" Barbara: "It's a little hard to understand, but I'm getting the hang of it" Student: "I don't get this" Barbara: "Sweetheart, neither do I" — ABC

10.On Saturday Night Live (2022), when Bowen Yang and Aidy Bryant created the most hilarious Weekend Update sketch of all time: Trend Forecasters. Their dramatic performance was funny as hell, especially when they broke character.

Aidy: "Baby, why are you doing that? That's insane!" Bowen: "Eating cheerios with a dumb on your ass? No" — NBC

You can watch the SNL sketch here:

11.On The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990–1996), when Will couldn't deal with his mom and his fiancée's dad having sex, and overreacted in the most laugh-out-loud way possible.

12.In Crazy Rich Asians (2018), when Nick asked Peik Lin if she wanted to come to his lavish party, and gave him the most Peik response.

Peik: "Yeah, I'll fucking come to dinner" — Warner Bros. Pictures

13.In Moonstruck (1987), when Loretta's fiancée unexpectedly came home from Italy the same night she had sex with his brother. The next morning her mother refused to be apart of the messy situation, and gave one of the most hilarious reactions of all-time.

14.On Living Single (1993–1998), when Maxine brilliantly compared men to Al Pacino's deceiving character in The Godfather, which Khadijah whole-heartedly agreed with.

Maxine: "Remember in 'The Godfather' when Diana Keaton asked Al Pacino if he had his brother-in-law killed, and he says no even though he did? That's men!" — Fox

15.On Schitt's Creek (2015–2020), when Johnny thought Ted's mom hit on him, and referred to her "advances" as a "whisper of desire."

Johnny: "I think I might've gotten...a whisper...of desire" — Pop

16.In 2019, when Keke Palmer did Vanity Fair's Lie Detector test and wasn't afraid to admit that she had no idea who Dick Cheney was.

Keke confused about who Dick Cheney is in a hilarious and unapologetic way — Vanity Fair

You can watch Keke Palmer's Lie Detector test here:

17.On The Good Place (2016–2020), when Derek could NOT stop saying Jason's name, no matter how hard he tried.

Derel repeatedly saying Jason's name — NBC

18.In Horrible Bosses (2011), when Dale was on a stakeout and got distracted when he sang "That's Not My Name" in the most high-pitched voice.

Dale singing "That's Not My Name" by the Ting Tings — Warner Bros. Pictures

19.In Carol (2015), whenever Carol interacted with a man and gave him the most passionate death-stares in the world.

Carol annoyed by men — This was brilliantly pointed out by Tumblr user ilikeyourparka.
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20.On Friends (1994–2004), when Rachel's sister, Amy, insulted the importance of Ross' Ph.D. compared with doctors who have a medical degree, and Rachel couldn't help but agree with her.

Rachel insulting Ross in their apartment, sarcastically telling him she'd rather him show up at a restaurant to save her life rather than a medical doctor — NBC

21.On Saturday Night Live (2014), when Leslie Jones rapped the funniest verse about bowls in the "Back Home Ballers" musical number.

Leslie: "Bowl on the toilet, bowl on the shelf, bowel of M&M's" — NBC

You can watch the SNL sketch here:

22.On PEN15 (2019–2021), when Maya and Anna asked an ouija board who was in the room with them, and why they were there.

23.On The Sex Lives of College Girls (2021–present), when Lila gave Kimberly "sound" advice for Nico's birthday present.

Lila: "As long as you pair it with a handwritten card. Something like: 'Happy birthday, Nico, I love that thick dick" — HBO Max

24.In 2016, when Lily Tomlin and Jane Fonda did a Ted Conference interview, and Lily caught Jane off-guard by jabbing her knee to make it fly in the air.

Tomlin jabbing Fonda in the knee — TED / Via youtube.com

25.And in Dick (1999), when Betsy and Arlene revealed they were Deep Throat on the day President Nixon resigned in disgrace.

Betsy: "Look! You suck, Dick!" — Sony Pictures Releasing

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1.In The Princess Diaries (2001), when Joe taught Mia how to dance like a princess and she was utterly confused. Queen Clarisse was first in awe of Mia's progress, but then had the best "WTF?" reaction when Mia questioned the dance's name.

2.In Monster-in-Law (2005), when Viola shoved Ruby out the way when she was hatching her diabolical plan to give Charlie an allergic reaction.

3.In Fire Island (2022), when Noah, Keegan, and Max accurately predicted that Howie did a puzzle with his huge Fire Island crush instead of have sex with him.

4.On Saturday Night Live (2021), when Maya Rudolph played Beyoncé in a Hot Ones sketch where she "sweated" like a pig, and did all sorts of out-of-character things you'd NEVER see Beyoncé do.

You can watch the SNL sketch here:

5.On Parks and Recreation (2009–2015), when Leslie reunited her mom with an old fling on Valentine's Day, and compared their reunion to Jennifer Aniston's love life.

6.On The Graham Norton Show (2007–present), when the Ocean's 8 cast was on promoting their movie and Rihanna insulted Helena Bonham Carter's fashion sense in the process.

7.On The Golden Girls (1985–1992), when Dorothy was completely dumbfounded by Blanche and Rose's late-night activities.

8.In Mamma Mia! (2008), when Tanya didn't comprehend Donna's dilemma when Sophie's dad arrived in Greece unexpectedly.

9.On Abbott Elementary (2021–present), when Barbara had a difficult time learning the new technology program and dismissed Janine's help, even though she couldn't help her own students.

10.On Saturday Night Live (2022), when Bowen Yang and Aidy Bryant created the most hilarious Weekend Update sketch of all time: Trend Forecasters. Their dramatic performance was funny as hell, especially when they broke character.

You can watch the SNL sketch here:

11.On The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990–1996), when Will couldn't deal with his mom and his fiancée's dad having sex, and overreacted in the most laugh-out-loud way possible.

12.In Crazy Rich Asians (2018), when Nick asked Peik Lin if she wanted to come to his lavish party, and gave him the most Peik response.

13.In Moonstruck (1987), when Loretta's fiancée unexpectedly came home from Italy the same night she had sex with his brother. The next morning her mother refused to be apart of the messy situation, and gave one of the most hilarious reactions of all-time.

14.On Living Single (1993–1998), when Maxine brilliantly compared men to Al Pacino's deceiving character in The Godfather, which Khadijah whole-heartedly agreed with.

15.On Schitt's Creek (2015–2020), when Johnny thought Ted's mom hit on him, and referred to her "advances" as a "whisper of desire."

16.In 2019, when Keke Palmer did Vanity Fair's Lie Detector test and wasn't afraid to admit that she had no idea who Dick Cheney was.

You can watch Keke Palmer's Lie Detector test here:

17.On The Good Place (2016–2020), when Derek could NOT stop saying Jason's name, no matter how hard he tried.

18.In Horrible Bosses (2011), when Dale was on a stakeout and got distracted when he sang "That's Not My Name" in the most high-pitched voice.

19.In Carol (2015), whenever Carol interacted with a man and gave him the most passionate death-stares in the world.

20.On Friends (1994–2004), when Rachel's sister, Amy, insulted the importance of Ross' Ph.D. compared with doctors who have a medical degree, and Rachel couldn't help but agree with her.

21.On Saturday Night Live (2014), when Leslie Jones rapped the funniest verse about bowls in the "Back Home Ballers" musical number.

You can watch the SNL sketch here:

22.On PEN15 (2019–2021), when Maya and Anna asked an ouija board who was in the room with them, and why they were there.

23.On The Sex Lives of College Girls (2021–present), when Lila gave Kimberly "sound" advice for Nico's birthday present.

24.In 2016, when Lily Tomlin and Jane Fonda did a Ted Conference interview, and Lily caught Jane off-guard by jabbing her knee to make it fly in the air.

25.And in Dick (1999), when Betsy and Arlene revealed they were Deep Throat on the day President Nixon resigned in disgrace.

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