Ep 9. Mr. Celebrity with Elizabeth Banks

Elizabeth Banks joins the cast of Funny or Die Original Sketches in the latest episode titled "Mr. Celebrity." In this episode, Banks plays a Hollywood celebrity who has a knack for inserting herself into every situation, whether it's appropriate or not. The episode features a series of sketches that take aim at our culture's obsession with celebrities and the lengths some will go to get attention.

In one sketch, Banks plays a version of herself who crashes a couple's romantic dinner at a fancy restaurant. She proceeds to regale them with tales of her latest film project and her personal life, completely oblivious to the discomfort she is causing. The couple tries to politely excuse themselves, but Banks won't take the hint and continues to monopolize the conversation.

Another sketch features Banks as a high school music teacher who is more interested in becoming famous than actually teaching her students anything. She interrupts the class regularly to take phone calls from her agent and manager, leaving her students to fend for themselves. When the principal tries to address her behavior, Banks dismisses him and tries to stage a publicity stunt to get more attention.

Throughout the episode, Banks showcases her impeccable comedic timing and willingness to poke fun at herself and her image. The sketches are cleverly written and highlight the absurdity of our celebrity-obsessed culture. While some of the humor may be a bit cringe-worthy, it is all in good fun and never mean-spirited.

Overall, "Mr. Celebrity" is a hilarious and timely addition to the Funny or Die Original Sketches lineup. Elizabeth Banks is a natural comedic talent and brings her A-game to each sketch. Whether you love or hate celebrity culture, this episode is sure to make you laugh and maybe even rethink your own relationship to fame and attention.