Mike Myers Crashes ‘SNL’ as Elon Musk as Cold Open Takes on Trump-Zelenskyy Meeting: ‘Donald, What Are You Doing in My Office?’

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In the aftermath of Donald Trump’s confrontation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, shocking global events, “Saturday Night Live” presented a unique take. Kicking off this weekend’s episode – its first since the “SNL50” special – Trump (portrayed by James Austin Johnson) and Vice President JD Vance (Bowen Yang) were depicted scolding Zelenskyy (Mikey Day) on “SNL”.

Later on, the unappointed Doge master, Elon Musk, who was portrayed by former “SNL” cast member Mike Myers, made an appearance. This marked Myers’ first role in a standard “SNL” episode since December 2015. However, he did reappear on the “SNL50” special with his recurring character “Coffee Talk” Linda Richman.

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Elon Musk, portrayed by Mike Myers, who last appeared in a standard “SNL” episode in December 2015, made a comeback on the show, this time playing an unappointed Doge master. Previously, Myers had returned as his “Coffee Talk” character Linda Richman during the “SNL50” special.

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Making his first appearance in a regular “SNL” episode since December 2015, Mike Myers reprised his role as Elon Musk, this time cast as an unappointed Doge master. Earlier, during the “SNL50” special, Myers had returned to play his recurring character Linda Richman.

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The scene began with a light-hearted narration: “Yesterday, President Trump welcomed President Zelenskyy to the White House, and it was a tremendous success. Viewers everywhere felt reassured and believed that the world has become a more secure place. Now, let’s rewatch their groundbreaking press conference.

Greetings everyone, I’m Donald Trump, president and CEO of Gaza Hotel and Casino, delighted to extend my warm welcome to President Zelenskyy. Today marks the beginning of an exciting collaboration that promises great things. We are eagerly looking forward to our joint ventures and the prosperity they will bring.

“Marco Rubio is present as well. I’ll refer to him as Little Marco. In light of his eagerness to criticize our European ally without adequate knowledge, I’d like to express gratitude towards President Zelenskyy for adopting a laid-back ‘Star Trek’ style. We appreciate ‘Star Trek’ because it doesn’t emphasize Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion like modern times do. The lead character was always white, commanding roles such as Spock, who I believe was of Guatemalan origin. This is something President Zelenskyy can relate to. Would you care to say a few words, perhaps expressing your feelings towards Mr. Putin and apologizing for the invasion of Russia? Maybe you’d like to invite him over for a night with your wife.

However, as “Zelenskyy” was attempting to respond, “Vance” interjected: “I can interrupt since this is our prearranged scheme. What about a simple ‘thank you’? Remember ‘thank you’? You haven’t uttered it even once in the last 15 seconds I’ve been addressing you! You didn’t say it just now, and you didn’t say it before. When you entered this room, you didn’t express gratitude. You didn’t compliment us on our good looks either. ‘Where are my handsome little boys?’ You never asked that question.

As a movie enthusiast, I’d rephrase it this way: “You know what? He’s spot on, and we’re quite the dapper duo. I mean, our ties are perfectly coordinated, and they seem to be growing on us. Frankly, it’s getting to the point where we don’t even need to dust in here anymore. The ties take care of that, yet you never acknowledge them. You never express gratitude or tell us how stylish we look. You never say, ‘if I were gay, I’d be attracted too.’ And yet, we’re supposed to help you… frankly, you don’t hold the winning hand here. I do. I have the Skip card, the Draw Four card, the Reverse card, and even a Get Out of Jail Free card, thanks to the Supreme Court. I also have Pikachu, Charmander, and Charizard. All that’s missing is a Charmelian. But without us, you don’t have any cards at all. You’re playing poker, while Putin’s playing Magic: The Gathering. The Russians have been unfairly treated regarding the war, and let’s face it, ‘Anora,’ right? ‘Anora’ was deceived, fell in love, and now she might even lose to ‘Brutalist.’ It’s just not right.

After that, Vance exclaimed, “I’ve virtually been to Ukraine through Google Maps. It seems chaotic. If you thought we’d give you any money after your outburst today, as Willy Wonka once said when rules were broken, ‘you get nothing. You lose.’ Have a good day, sir.

You’ve also failed to don formal attire, which I find disrespectful. It’s unusual to appear at the White House dressed casually, as if you were an ordinary individual.

You haven’t put on a suit, and I see this as disrespectful. It’s rare to visit the White House in casual clothing, making one seem like an average person.

Enter Myers as Elon Musk — of course, wearing a T-shirt and jeans.

“We love your outfit. Very official and respectful,” said the hypocritical Trump.

Musk replied, “Thank you, Donald. I must admit, I’m a bit puzzled by your presence in my office. Just to clarify, I believe you might be under the impression that I am the president. But let me assure you, it was a jest. Perhaps not so jokingly though.

Trump subsequently highlighted the actions of DOGE, stating, “They’re carrying out widespread layoffs within the government. We appreciate such large-scale terminations because it means we don’t need to remember their names or understand their roles.

Musk stated, “We understand that things won’t be flawless. However, we’re letting go of some positions that aren’t absolutely crucial, such as those held by air traffic controllers.

Donald Trump: ‘Indeed, certain planes might touch down in an unusual manner, but the benefit is that your luggage drops directly into your hands, making things very convenient. It’s quite efficient. Elon Musk leads a remarkable group of experts, including a young prodigy nicknamed ‘Big Balls.’ Big Balls, it seems you’ve been doing some fantastic work with DOGE, right?’

Quote attributed to “Big Balls”: “This week I dismissed a black general and a female admiral. It was fantastic! Moreover, apart from DOGE, we’ve launched an additional project known as the Department of Reversing Child Healthcare and Education, or DRHEC.

“DOUCHE is going to be epic,” Musk said. “DOUCHE is going to really clean everything out well.”

The drawing concluded with Trump mentioning another significant news item of the week: The unimpressive disclosure of the “Epstein Files”. “And to top off an extraordinary week,” he added, “we’re finally going to reveal the Epstein Files.” He continued, “Yes, America will get to see all the names, from A to S. No T.” (Note: The original text omits a comma after “S.”)

Trump, Vance, and Zelenskyy had a meeting at the White House on Friday, but it’s said that the conversation turned heated and devolved into a shouting match. Trump and Vance allegedly echoed Russian viewpoints and pushed Ukraine to strike a deal. They also criticized Zelensky for not expressing enough gratitude for U.S. assistance.

This weekend, comedian Shane Gillis is hosting “Saturday Night Live” for the second time, while musical guest Tate McRae is appearing on the show for her second time as well. Last year, on February 24, 2024, Gillis made his debut as host. During that episode, he didn’t hesitate to bring up his controversial past with “SNL.” In fact, Gillis was initially slated to join the cast in 2019, but offensive comments he made on a podcast caused an uproar, leading to him being dropped from the show.

In his speech last year, he mentioned, ‘I’m present.’ He continued, ‘Many of you might not recognize me. Fun fact: I was let go from this program earlier on. However, I kindly ask you not to research that. If you don’t know who I am, just don’t bother looking it up online. It’s okay, there’s no need to worry about it.

As a die-hard film enthusiast, I’ve been fortunate enough to share the mic with Matt on our hit podcast “Matt and Shane’s Secret Podcast.” My comedy special, “Shane Gillis: Beautiful Dogs,” and series “Tires” have found a permanent home on Netflix. Excitingly, we’re bringing back “Tires” for another season this year!

This marks the debut of a fresh installment of “Saturday Night Live” following “SNL50: The Anniversary Special,” which was aired on February 16th. The special episode garnered a staggering live+same day viewership of 14.8 million, representing an astounding 202% rise compared to the average for Season 50 (4.9 million viewers). Given its initial broadcast, it’s likely that the audience for “SNL50” has further expanded in the days and weeks since then.

In the commercial for this week’s “SNL,” Gillis and regular cast member Ashley Padilla casually explore the show’s backstage areas, with a humorous hint that the team is still recovering from the excessive celebrations of “SNL’s 50th anniversary.

In the coming week, Lady Gaga will take on the dual roles of host and musician for the second time. Previously, she has hosted “SNL” once and graced the stage as a musical performer four separate times.

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2025-03-02 08:48