SNL’s Scottish Controllers Bring Laughter And Chaos To Air Traffic Control

Have you ever struggled to understand someone with a heavy accent, no matter how hard you try? It can be incredibly frustrating when every attempt to make sense of what they’re saying feels like a lost cause.

Luckily, Saturday Night Live has a knack for turning these common struggles into hilarious sketches. The show excels at capturing everyday challenges and making them laugh-out-loud funny. The clip below will offer you a look at how SNL brings this all-too-relatable scenario to life with their trademark humor.

In this sketch, a private jet experiences severe turbulence, knocking out the pilot. The frantic passengers make a distress call that’s answered by Glasgow Air Traffic Control. Kate McKinnon and Scottish actor James McAvoy bring their comedic skills to the role of the Scottish air traffic controllers.

James uses his thick Scottish accent to hilarious effect, trying to guide the panicked American passenger through a landing. The American struggles to understand that leads to some funny moments as he even asks at one point, “I’m sorry; your accent is very thick. Is it possible to not have it?”

James’s authentic and heavy accent only adds to the confusion and comedy, making for a memorable sketch that showcases both actors’ talent for humor.

Check out this hilarious sketch that has already racked up over 14 million views on YouTube. This sketch is a must-watch for a good laugh.

The video is showered by countless positive comments as one writes, “This never gets old. I’ve seen it maybe 50 times, and I laugh till I cry every time.”

It’s clear that this video strikes a chord with many, as others flood the comments with their own experiences of finding joy in similar situations. One person shared, “This is too funny. I once was on a train to Scotland and this nice man tried to teach me a card game. I still have no idea what he said.”