This Saturday Night Live sketch reimagines the lead-up to the famous Battle of Thermopylae in 480 BC. King Leonidas (played by Andrew Dismukes) faces a logistical dilemma: he has 301 Spartans but is only permitted to bring 300 to the battle (0:24-0:42).
Key highlights of the selection process:
- Trial and Error: The group attempts to brainstorm legendary battle cries, resulting in awkward and comedic failures compared to the classic "fight in the shade" line (1:12-1:45).
- The Selection: Leonidas evaluates his warriors based on criteria like "brain," "brawn," and a "personality hire," ultimately selecting figures like Lander, Dios, and Ajax (1:54-2:27).
- The Rejection: A warrior named Gorgo is left behind and asks for honest feedback on why he wasn't chosen. Leonidas brutally lists his flaws, including being too short, unathletic, a coward, and—most importantly—having a "hard out at 5" (3:06-3:32).
The sketch concludes with Leonidas departing with his 300 warriors, leaving Gorgo alone to spend time with the women of Sparta (3:39-3:44).
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