SNL thrills millions of its audience in political comedy, reducing tension ahead of the US presidential election. The show kickstarts its 50th season with a burst of energy. And, yes, it highlights the absurdity of the political landscape with humor.
Saturday Night Live has thrilled many, kicking off its 50th season with a burst of energy. Maya Rudolph returned playing the “fun aunt,” Kamala Harris. This time, she hosted a lively campaign rally in the show. Meanwhile, Donald Trump and JD Vance struggled to keep their crowd engaged at their own rally.
Rudolph first played Harris five years ago when the latter was a senator. Now, the character had a new running mate: Tim Walz, played by Jim Gaffigan. “Folks, I haven’t been this excited since I got a ten percent rebate on a leaf blower from Menard’s!” Gaffigan exclaimed. He continued, “This is personal for me. I love this country. And as a former teacher, I need the money.”
After some playful nudging, Rudolph introduced “her husband”, Doug Emhoff. Andy Samberg, a former SNL cast member, took on that role, introducing himself as the “Second Gentlemensch.”
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Over at the Trump rally, the former president, played by James Austin Johnson, felt anxious as supporters began to leave. “Where the hell is everyone going? I see you trying to leave, but the doors are locked!” he shouted. He missed President Joe Biden, saying, “What we wouldn’t give to have him stand next to me and be old!” He even spread a bizarre claim about pets being eaten by immigrants.
To back him up, JD Vance, played by Bowen Yang, took the stage. “Now I’m sure you’ve all heard what the liberal media has been saying about me. I’m a creep. I’m a weirdo. What the hell am I doing here?” he quipped, referencing Radiohead’s song “Creep.”
“I’ll tell you what I’m doing here: hyping this crowd!” he continued.
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When the feed cut back to Rudolph, she welcomed President Biden, played by Dana Carvey. After struggling to string a sentence together, Rudolph stepped in. She closed with a humorous pledge: “If we win, together we can end the dramala and the traumala, and go relax in our pajamalas.”
This political comedy brought humor to the upcoming 2024 presidential election. The candidates included Maya Rudolph as Kamala Harris, Jim Gaffigan as Tim Walz, and Dana Carvey as Joe Biden. Indeed, the show highlighted the absurdity of the political landscape while making audiences laugh.
Jean Smart hosted the premiere, bringing her own humor to the stage. “I remember watching the very first episode of SNL and thinking, ‘Someday, I’m gonna host that show,’” she said, joking about her schedule. Smart’s monologue included jabs at New York City’s charm and a playful dig at recently indicted Mayor Eric Adams.
In the end, SNL’s blend of political satire and comedy at the premiere delivered laughs, ensuring a memorable start to the milestone season.
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