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After a 24-year-absence, Adam Sandler returned to SNL and sang a touching tribute to Chris Farley.

After a 24-year-absence, Adam Sandler returned to SNL and sang a touching tribute to Chris Farley.

“Saturday Night Live” tied its season high for ratings on Saturday, May 4th with an episode that marked the return of comedian Adam Sandler.

The "Billy Madison" star was fired in 1995 after a five-year run on the show, and returned to host for the first time. During his monologue, he joked that after his firing his eventually won out when his films grossed a combined $4 billion.

Sandler's appearance came on this heels of his popular Netflix special, “100% Fresh,” which marked the comedian's return to stand-up comedy.

In the "Romano Tours" sketch, Sandler played an American tour guide who fights back against negative reviews of his Italian tours. “If you're sad now, you might still feel sad there, okay?” Sandler said in a perfect deadpan. “You are still gonna be you on vacation.”

He also reprised his role of “Opera Man” on “Weekend Update.”

But the night will be forever remembered for a moving tribute he paid to his former SNL co-star and friend, Chris Farley. Farley died of a drug overdose in 1997 at 33 years old.

Towards the end of the show, Sandler strapped on his acoustic guitar and sang a tribute he originally performed on his Netflix special.

The song referenced some of Farley’s most memorable SNL sketches, including Matt Foley who “lived in a van down by the river.” It also recounted Farley’s life-of-the-party antics and substance abuse issues.

"Chris Farley Song"

The first time I saw him he was sweeter than honey

Plaid jacket and belt too tight

He wasn't even being funny

Then he cartwheeled around the room

And slow danced with the cleaning lady

He was a one man party

You know I'm talking about

I'm talking about my friend Chris Farley

On a Saturday night my man would always deliver

Whether he was the bumblebee girl

Or living in a van down by the river

He loved the Bears and he could dance

That Chippendales with Swayze

When they replaced his coffee with Folgers

He went full on crazy

The sexiest gap girl

Without him there'd be no lunch lady

In lunch lady land

Oh, I'm thinking about

I'm thinking about my boy

Chris Farley

After a show he'd drink a quarter Jack Daniels

And stick the bottle up his ass

But, hangover as hell

That Catholic boy would still show up to morning mass

We tell him "Slow down, you'll end up like Belushi and Candy"

He said 'Those guys are my heroes, that's all fine and dandy"

I ain't making that stuff up

That's the truth about my friend

Chris Farley

I saw him in the office crying with his headphones on

Listening to a KC And The Sunshine Band song

I said "Buddy, how the hell is that making you so sad"

Then he laughed and said "Just thinking about my dad"

The last big hang we had was at Timmy Meadows wedding party

We laughed all night long, all because of Farley

But a few months later the party came to an end

We flew out to Madison to bury our friend

Nothing was harder than saying goodbye

Except watching Chris' father have his turn to cry

Hey buddy, life's moved on but you still bring us so much joy

Make my kids laugh with your Youtube clips or "Tommy Boy"

And when they ask me who's the funniest guy I ever knew

I tell hands down without a doubt it's you

Yeah, I miss hanging out watching you trying to get laid

But most of all I miss watching you torture Spade

You 're a legend like you wanted

But I wish you were still here with me

And we would get on to shoot "Grown Ups 3"

Yeah, life ain't the same without you boy

And that's why I'm singing about

I'm singing about my boy Chris Farley

And if you make enough noise

Maybe he'll hear us

Give it up for the great

Chris Farley

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Meet the 18-year-old advocating for teen mental health, one inspiring podcast at a time

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A changemaker is anyone who takes creative action to solve an ongoing problem—be it in one’s own community or throughout the world.

And when it comes to creating positive change, enthusiasm and a fresh perspective can hold just as much power as years of experience. That’s why, every year, Prudential Emerging Visionaries celebrates young people for their innovative solutions to financial and societal challenges in their communities.

This national program awards 25 young leaders (ages 14-18) up to $15,000 to devote to their passion projects. Additionally, winners receive a trip to Prudential’s headquarters in Newark, New Jersey, where they receive coaching, skills development, and networking opportunities with mentors to help take their innovative solutions to the next level.

For 18-year-old Sydnie Collins, one of the 2023 winners, this meant being able to take her podcast, “Perfect Timing,” to the next level.

Since 2020, the Maryland-based teen has provided a safe platform that promotes youth positivity by giving young people the space to celebrate their achievements and combat mental health stigmas. The idea came during the height of Covid-19, when Collins recalled social media “becoming a dark space flooded with news,” which greatly affected her own anxiety and depression.

Knowing that she couldn’t be the only one feeling this way, “Perfect Timing” seemed like a valuable way to give back to her community. Over the course of 109 episodes, Collins has interviewed a wide range of guests—from other young influencers to celebrities, from innovators to nonprofit leaders—all to remind Gen Z that “their dreams are tangible.”

That mission statement has since evolved beyond creating inspiring content and has expanded to hosting events and speaking publicly at summits and workshops. One of Collins’ favorite moments so far has been raising $7,000 to take 200 underserved girls to see “The Little Mermaid” on its opening weekend, to “let them know they are enough” and that there’s an “older sister” in their corner.

Of course, as with most new projects, funding for “Perfect Timing” has come entirely out of Collins’ pocket. Thankfully, the funding she earned from being selected as a Prudential Emerging Visionary is going toward upgraded recording equipment, the support of expert producers, and skill-building classes to help her become a better host and public speaker. She’ll even be able to lease an office space that allows for a live audience.

Plus, after meeting with the 24 other Prudential Emerging Visionaries and her Prudential employee coach, who is helping her develop specific action steps to connect with her target audience, Collins has more confidence in a “grander path” for her work.

“I learned that my network could extend to multiple spaces beyond my realm of podcasting and journalism when industry leaders are willing to share their expertise, time, and financial support,” she told Upworthy. “It only takes one person to change, and two people to expand that change.”

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Prudential Emerging Visionaries is currently seeking applicants for 2024. Winners may receive up to $15,000 in awards and an all-expenses-paid trip to Prudential’s headquarters with a parent or guardian, as well as ongoing coaching and skills development to grow their projects.

If you or someone you know between the ages of 14 -18 not only displays a bold vision for the future but is taking action to bring that vision to life, click here to learn more. Applications are due by Nov. 2, 2023.

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