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As a seasoned movie critic who has witnessed the rise and fall of numerous comedic acts, I must say that Saturday Night Live‘s recent turn seems less like a creative evolution and more like a desperate plea for relevance. The post-election cold open, while attempting to maintain an air of impartiality, appears to me as a misguided attempt at humor, veering dangerously close to the realm of insincerity.


Apologies to those who wagered on Maya Rudolph’s portrayal of Kamala Harris playing a somber piano rendition of “Apple” by Charli XCX. Instead, Saturday Night Live took a conservative turn in their post-election cold open. In a playful manner, they feigned sincerity. Bowen Yang, Ego Nwodim, Heidi Gardner, and Kenan Thompson initiated the sketch with what appeared to be an earnest moment of setting the tone. However, it was all a jest – they are actually overjoyed that Trump won and aren’t pretending to embrace MAGA to avoid being targeted during potential uprisings. The show introduced James Austin Johnson as a buff Trump, who seems to please our President. Additionally, Dana Carvey unveiled a fresh Elon Musk impression, acting as the jester to Trump’s king. Unsurprisingly, Elon Musk wasn’t amused by the joke. “SNL has been gradually losing relevance as they grow increasingly disconnected from reality,” he commented on Twitter. Was this statement made before or after your Wario sketch?

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2024-11-11 03:53