That’s the right British rock band from the 1960s, right?

When you’ve become a parody of yourself, it’s easy to parody yourself. That’s the lesson I got from last night’s Mick Jagger-hosted “SNL,” which had the Rolling Stones frontman making fun of his (and every musician’s) “I can’t hear you” shtick and watching an increasingly awful succession of people trying to impersonate his stage moves. He was clearly game for anything, like playing Charles Nelson Reilly on “Secret Word,” but like we’ve all said roughly 4,639 times this season, the writing just wasn’t up to the level of the enthusiasm of the host. (Even “Lazy Sunday” wasn’t as good this time ’round.) Oh well, at least there was Stefon.

As for the final sketch, which had the entire cast and guests, including Amy Poehler, Jon Hamm, Arcade Fire, the Foo Fighters, Chris Kattan, and Rachel Dratch, singing “She’s a Rainbow” and “Ruby Tuesday”: it’s obvious Kristen Wiig is leaving — but what about Jason Sudeikis and Andy Samberg? They were the final two to say goodbye to Wiig, and Sudeikis was visibly distraught, but they didn’t get the same kind of send-off. The show wouldn’t be the same without them, but considering how stale things were for the final few episodes of the season, maybe it’s time for a shake-up. MORE NASIM AND TARAN NEXT SEASON, PLEASE.

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As previously discussed, this Saturday is likely Andy Samberg’s final episode of “SNL.” Therefore, it’s the final episode with a Digital Short, and it sounds like the Lonely Island is going out the same way they came in, assuming you don’t acknowledge the existence of “Lettuce,” the Isn’t Anything of “SNL” sketches.

Andy Samberg was spotted with Chris Parnell filming a segment for Saturday’s season finale outside Magnolia Bakery in NYC’s West Village. (Via)

First off, for all you New York City tourists out there: NEVER go to Magnolia Bakery. I’m sure Big Cupcake wouldn’t want this getting out, but their cupcakes are terrible. They’re so sugary, they actually hurt your teeth when you bite into them. Imagine some sort of drug-induced high, but instead of going from good euphoria to terrible after-effects, it’s ALL skin scratching and regret. But yeah, “Lazy Sunday: Part 2.” If they’re going to name drop another movie, I’d have to assume it’d be either The Avengers or Battleship. Unless it’s set in the future, and Snow White & the Bluntsman is already out. God I hope they’re better than that.

Thanks to everyone who made it to the live chat with Jim Rash and Steve Basilone last night. And if you didn’t, you’re dead to me – or check it out now, and you’ll be reborn. Like Jesus. So, be like Jesus everyone. The only reason we were able to get an OSCAR WINNER to participate was because of you guys and your lovely support of Warming Glow and Uproxx. We really appreciate it, thank you for it, and we’re working hard to get more awesome guests for more awesome live chats in the near future.

Enough of that crap. Rather than a normal GIFs of the Week feature, I wanted to send off “Community” in style: with the best GIF from every episode this season (with the exception of last night’s, which received multiple, thanks mainly to our boy Chet Manley). You’ll quickly notice that I have a preference for certain characters, so for all you Annie and the Dean fans out there: you’re welcome. Also: we’ll probably chill on dedicating every other post to “Community” for a little bit, too, at least until we talk about Donald Glover on “Girls.”

Anyway, enjoy and remember: “Let’s Potato Chips are a buy.”

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“I would drag my balls through 3 miles of glass just to hear her fart through a cellphone.” Wise words from YouTube commenter hobohunter. Also, yes? (Via)

The 10 Most Interesting Rock Star Sex Secrets From Groupie Dirt — Kid Rock’s sex life is just as disgusting as you’d assume. (Uproxx)

These Girls’ High School Yearbook Quotes Put All Others Quotes to Shame — These girls have Nguyen the Internet. Thank you for letting me steal your joke, Robopanda. (Uproxx)

Five Ways Microorganisms Will Make Your Life Easier — My wife says I’ve got a microorganism where my penis should be! /still thinking of “Community” (Gamma Squad)

Which Major League Baseball Player Tried to Crash a Porn Star’s Birthday Party? — Shoulda been you, Pussy Tebeau, but you’ve been dead 70 years. CLASSIC Pussy. (With Leather)

This Week in Posters: James Bond, Bill Murray in Plaid, Spazzy Will Smith — Worth it for the Photoshops of the terrible picture to the right. (Film Drunk)

Surviving the Struggle: 20 Motivational Rap Songs — “In Due Time” is such a good song. (Smoking Section)

This Is What It Looks Like When Jeffrey Dahmer Signs Your Yearbook — (BuzzFeed)

Gilbert Gottfried Reads Fifty Shades of Grey — (College Humor)

Toonami’s Back, Bitches — (Adult Swim)

First clip from the set of the U.S. “Sherlock.” Looks appalling. — (Fark)

Elisabetta Canalis in a Bikini, Lubing Up The Dictator — (Guy Speed)

Fantastic Wonder Woman Cosplay Out of Nowhere — (Unreality Mag)

Texas Forever: Ranking the Post-”Friday Night Lights” Movies of the Show’s Main Cast — (Pajiba)

Nick Offerman Would Do Anything For the Cubs to Win the World Series — (Bro Bible)

10 Uninhabited Islands and Why Nobody Lives on Them — (Mental Floss)

A Tribute to Gillian Anderson’s “derp” Face — (Death + Taxes)

The Best Picture of a Dog Dressed As Two Pirates Carrying a Treasure Chest You’ll See Today — (The High Definite)

As you know, Human Beings, “Community” is airing three episodes tonight at 8, 9, and 9:30 p.m., the last of which is the third season finale. At the top of the screen, you’ll see a ticker for our “Community Season Finale Live Discussion.” Click that baby, and you’ll enter a magical land of gratuitous Greendale references.

But that’s not all! We’ve somehow wrangled two special guests:

-Steve Basilone, who co-wrote (with his writing partner Annie Mebane) “Regional Holiday Music,” a.k.a. the Annie Santa Dance episode, and also tonight’s finale, “Introduction to Finality.” If you’ve got any questions about the writers’ room or working with Dan Harmon, now’s your chance to ask ‘em.

-The Dean himself, Jim Rash! DEAN DEAN DEAN! We’re just as excited as you are. I mean, we’re talking about an Oscar winner here, folks. The outfits, the songs, the Dalmatians, the feelings for Jeff – question him on whatever you want, but remember: begin everything with @jimrash.

Here’s the schedule:

7:30 p.m. EST – Steve Basilone (recommended: general “Community” questions)
9-10 p.m. EST – Jim Rash (recommended: ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING)
10 p.m. EST – Steve Basilone (recommended: questions about the season finale)

Don’t keep it on the Dean-Low. Tell everyone you know to join the live chat tonight. It’s gonna be fun.