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The Roxbury Guys

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The Roxbury Guys were recurring characters on Saturday Night Live played by Chris Kattan and Will Ferrell, with a third member typically played by the episode's host. They appeared in sketches where they would silently bob their heads to the song "What Is Love" by Haddaway while attempting to enter nightclubs. The characters were adapted into the 1998 film A Night at the Roxbury.

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What song do The Roxbury Guys constantly bob their heads to on SNL?

The Roxbury Guys are famous for rhythmically bobbing their heads to the 1993 eurodance hit "What Is Love" by Haddaway. They typically do this while wearing their signature shiny matching suits, either sitting in a car or standing at a club.

Who played the main Roxbury Guys on Saturday Night Live?

The core Roxbury brothers, Steve and Doug Butabi, were played by former SNL cast members Will Ferrell and Chris Kattan. In every sketch, a celebrity host would play the third guy trying to join their group, including stars like Jim Carrey and Sylvester Stallone.

Did The Roxbury Guys get their own full-length feature movie?

Yes, the popular recurring sketch was adapted into a full-length feature film called "A Night at the Roxbury" in 1998. The movie expanded on the characters' attempts to get into the exclusive Roxbury nightclub while dealing with their wealthy, frustrated father.

What physical comedy are The Roxbury Guys best known for besides head-bobbing?

Aside from their synchronized head-bobbing, they are known for their awkward, continuous side-to-side dance movements. They constantly try to pick up women using absurd, nonsensical pickup lines and suave gestures that inevitably end in rejection.

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