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The two-minute clip begins with Bryant trying to manipulate Gosling into kissing her passionately. He forgives her and then hugs her, inviting her to “bond.” Shenanigans ensue, like Gosling recreating a _Titanic_ scene and accidentally spitting on a baby. They also agree to go “wail on their pecs.” It looks like Ryan Gosling will be a promising host — but it will certainly be hard for him to beat [Tina and Amy](http://time.com/4116794/tina-fey-amy-poehler-host-snl/). _Read next:_ [_Watch Ryan Gosling Help a Woman Propose to Her Girlfriend at SXSW_](http://time.com/3746169/ryan-gosling-sxsw-proposal/) ### See Classic Photos of _Saturday Night Live_  Jane Curtin, left, Dan Aykroyd and Laraine Newman, in their skit 'The Coneheads' circa 1970s. Warner Bros./Getty Images  Raquel Welch, Chevy Chase and Lorne Michaels during the "Weekend Update" skit on April 24, 1976. 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