The comedic influences of the group include "SNL" forebears such as Adam Sandler, Chris Farley, Mike Myers, Steve Martin, Mel Brooks, the Monty Python troupe and the Marx Brothers. While the group is most strongly inspired by hip-hop and R&B, the lyrics are commonly rooted in self-deprecation as is reflected in a 2011 interview conducted shortly before the release of "Turtleneck and Chain". The Lonely Island's debut "Incredibad" was produced with the goal in mind to make an impact on listeners just as "They're All Gonna Laugh At You" (1993), a musical comedy album by Adam Sandler, which heavily influenced Samberg. Songs by the Lonely Island rarely exceed three minutes, as brevity is very important to the troupe, who believe that is "about as much as the audience can stand."