Ah, Snakes On A Plane: A timeless tale of serpents, aircrafts, and Samuel L. Jackson. Given the film's ageless appeal, it's hard to believe the movie is already a decade old. And if time has told us anything, it's that there will never be another film quite like Snakes On A Plane. I mean, for starters, it's probably the most accurately titled film of all time. (Thanks to Jackson, who took the job based solely on the title — and said that when the producers wanted to change the name to Pacific Air Flight 121, "I told them that was the stupidest damn thing I ever heard.")
The 2006 action thriller, by the way, is about what happens when someone release hundreds of snakes on an airplane in a misguided assassination attempt. And as it's essentially a 106-minute meme, Snakes is practically made for spoofing. Since its release, the film has spawned a number of funny parodies. In fact, the parodying started before it even hit theaters. An outspoken and creative internet fanbase is actually responsible for Jackson's FBI agent's iconic line, "I've had it with these mothafuckin' snakes, on this mothafuckin' plane!" Based on the hype, the studio added five additional days of shooting after wrap in order to grant the audience precisely what it wanted from the film: More snakes, more sex, and more death.
So, without further ado, here are the greatest parodies, spoofs, and memes of Snakes On A Plane.
Snakes On A Plane : The Early Auditions
Before the movie even came out, actor-comedian Dave Coyne released this hilarious reel of spot-on impressions imagining famous actors — like Joe Pesci, Christopher Walken and Jack Nicholson — auditioning for the ridiculous-sounding film.
Clerks: Snakes On A Plane
It's Clerks II! Starring... Samuel L. Jackson. This perfectly-edited mock-trailer — again, released before the film — features clips of Jackson from other roles in a mashup with the cult indie comedy. This is a movie we'd actually pay to see.
Cats On A Plane
It had to be done. The ever-demonized feline is the perfect serpent stand-in in this well-written spoof, which was featured on Good Morning America during Snakes mania. And even this certifiable cat-lady gives it two (non-opposable) thumbs up.
Barbies On A Plane
This parody is the epitome of "so bad it's good." Watch Barbie, Ken & co. recreate the movie in two minutes. The throaty "hissing," visible human hands and sloppy hand-written text cards are just part of the charm of this thoroughly enjoyable short.
All Your Snakes Are Belong To Us
All I can say to convince you to watch this incredibly bizarre, nonsensically titled compilation of Snakes memes set to techno music? It has over 2,000,000 views, and you'll never see anything like it again.
Snakes In A Can
Unbearably stupid? Yes. Worth 43 seconds of your life? Also, yes.
Snape's On A Plane
"Slytherin' into a theater near you..." Get it?!
Image: Via YouTube.Snake On A Plane, The TV Version
Okay, so this is actually just the edited-for-TV dub of the original scene containing that infamous line. "I've had it with these monkey-fighting snakes on this Monday to Friday plane!" Not bad, right?
Drakes On A Plane
Last but not least, this. Just because there will never be enough Drake memes in the world.
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