The Classic Martin Short Bit That SNL Fans Just Can't Help But Love

In Season 10, Episode 1 of "Saturday Night Live," Martin Short plays Lawrence, a man who doesn't swim, but who wants to be the first to bring men's synchronized swimming to the Olympics with his brother Gerald, played by future "The Simpsons" voice actor Harry Shearer. The pair want to bring the new category to the 1992 Olympics, where they're sure — after Lawrence learns how to swim — they're a lock for the gold. Watching the two practice their moves, while Lawrence struggles in his life vest, is still hilarious to this day. 

Entertainment publicist Danny Deraney took to Twitter on August 18 to share a clip from the sketch with the caption, "It's my reminder to you that SNL's Synchronized Swimming is the best short film ever made." Clearly, others agreed. As of the time of writing, the clip has been retweeted nearly 2,500 times. In the quote retweets, @maxrieper said, "One of the best comedy sketches ever," while @bluerosepat added, "This thread brought back some memories and belly laughs." The tweeted clip even introduced fresh eyes to the sketch, including @orlamwilson, who tweeted, "I'd never seen this, it gave me a good laugh!!" 

The reaction to the sketch just goes to show that great comedy endures.