SNL's Version of Perry's Oops Moment

For those who weren't in front of the TV last Saturday night -- or haven't managed to catch up on Hulu -- here's SNL's version of the Perry "Oops" debate moment.

Not a bad opening segment for a show that will increasingly insert itself into the political fray as the election gets closer.


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