Weekend Update: Colin Jost and Michael Che Swap Jokes for Season 49 Finale - SNL
TLDRIn the Season 49 finale of 'Weekend Update' on SNL, hosts Colin Jost and Michael Che engage in a tradition of swapping jokes, pushing the boundaries of humor with political and social commentary. They are joined by Rabbi Jill, who adds a layer of unexpected support and humor to the segment. The duo tackles topics from pro-Palestinian protests to Pope Francis's views on sexual pleasure, while also referencing pop culture and current events, showcasing their comedic chemistry and wit.
Takeaways
- 🎉 The finale of Season 49 of SNL featured a tradition where Colin Jost and Michael Che swap jokes for each other to read live on air.
- 😅 Colin Jost made a controversial joke about pro-Palestinian protesters walking out of Jerry Seinfeld's commencement address, emphasizing support for Jewish friends.
- 😉 Michael Che joked about Pope Francis's statement on sexual pleasure, humorously twisting it into a comment about the Church's past with altar boys.
- 📚 Che also commented on new data showing middle school students' struggle to regain math skills lost during the pandemic, using a playful and inappropriate text analogy.
- 🤖 A new voice assistant feature inspired by Scarlett Johansson's AI character in 'Her' was mentioned, with a joke about the importance of physical attractiveness.
- 🌧️ Colin Jost made a light-hearted joke about who controls the weather, indirectly involving the presence of Rabbi Jill.
- 👊 There's been an increase in random attacks on women in New York, with a joke made about it that was both shocking and humorous.
- 🎤 Michael Che called out Kendrick Lamar, jokingly referring to him as the 'biggest bitch' and starting a playful 'war' with the rapper.
- 🚀 A sensitive political joke was made about Comcast, the owner of NBC, and their alleged instructions to MSNBC regarding criticism of Israel.
- 🐻 The joke about Comcast ended with a comedic threat involving 'space lasers', adding a layer of absurdity to the political commentary.
- 🤝 The segment concluded with a good-natured acknowledgment of the humor and a sign-off for the 'Weekend Update'.
Q & A
What is the tradition between Colin Jost and Michael Che during the season finale of SNL?
-The tradition is that Colin Jost and Michael Che give each other jokes to read live on air that the other person has never seen before, aiming to make each other laugh with supportive jokes that wouldn't ruin their summer or career.
What did Colin Jost do the last time they performed this tradition that was considered low?
-The last time they performed this tradition, Colin Jost hired an actress to pretend to be a civil rights hero, which was seen as a low move.
Who did Colin Jost invite to make up for the previous low joke during the 'Weekend Update'?
-To make up for the previous low joke, Colin Jost invited an actual practicing Rabbi Jill to the show.
What was the topic of the first joke Colin Jost told during the 'Weekend Update'?
-The first joke was about pro-Palestinian protesters walking out of Jerry Seinfeld's commencement address at Duke University and Colin's sarcastic support for Jewish friends with a chant for 'Free Weinstein'.
What was Michael Che's response to the joke about Pope Francis and sexual pleasure?
-Michael Che found the joke funny and acknowledged that he wouldn't have said it himself, implying that it was a bold joke.
What joke did Michael Che make about middle school students' math skills after the pandemic?
-Michael Che joked that middle school students' math was so bad they didn't understand when he texted them a suggestive math equation, 'You plus me equals 69'.
What new feature did ChatGPT release, according to Michael Che's joke?
-According to Michael Che's joke, ChatGPT released a new voice assistant feature inspired by Scarlett Johansson's AI character in the movie 'Her'.
What was the joke Michael Che made about the women being randomly punched on the streets of New York?
-Michael Che made a joke about the situation by sarcastically saying, 'Well, then damn, get the hell out of my way, bitch.'
Who did Michael Che refer to as the 'biggest bitch of all' and what was the context?
-Michael Che referred to Kendrick Lamar as the 'biggest bitch of all' in the context of a playful rivalry and challenge, following his war with Drake.
What controversial joke did Colin Jost ask Rabbi Jill to help with during the 'Weekend Update'?
-Colin Jost asked Rabbi Jill to help with a joke that was potentially too offensive for him to say, which involved a puppet and a comment about Comcast, the owners of NBC, and their alleged instructions to MSNBC regarding criticism of Israel.
Outlines
🎭 Season Finale Comedy Tradition
The script begins with the hosts discussing their season finale tradition of exchanging jokes on air, which is meant to be light-hearted and supportive, ensuring not to harm their careers. The host mentions a past incident where an actress was hired to impersonate a civil rights hero, which was considered inappropriate. To rectify this, a practicing Rabbi Jill is invited to the show to add a layer of respectability to the proceedings.
😄 Tasteless Jokes and Controversial Humor
The first joke told by the host is about a protest at Jerry Seinfeld's commencement address, suggesting a controversial stance on the matter. The humor continues with a joke about Harvey Weinstein, implying support for the disgraced figure. The host then makes a joke about Pope Francis's statement on sexual pleasure, followed by a crude joke about middle school students' math skills during the pandemic. The humor is edgy and pushes boundaries, aiming to provoke laughter through shock value.
📱 Tech Jokes and Celebrity References
The script moves on to a joke about a new voice assistant feature inspired by Scarlett Johansson's AI character in the movie 'Her', with a punchline that objectifies the actress. This is followed by a joke about a TikTok trend where women claim to have been randomly punched by men, with a dismissive and offensive response. The host then targets the rapper Kendrick Lamar with a joke about his stature, hinting at a playful rivalry with the host's co-host, Michael Che.
🚫 Offensive Jokes and Rabbi's Intervention
The host acknowledges that the next joke might be too offensive to say personally, so Rabbi Jill is asked to assist. The joke involves a puppet and a controversial statement about Comcast, the owners of NBC, and their alleged instructions to MSNBC regarding criticism of Israel. The segment ends with a plea for the Rabbi's help, indicating a moment of self-awareness about the potential impact of the humor.
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Keywords
💡Season Finale
💡Jokes
💡Pro-Palestinian Protesters
💡Harvey Weinstein
💡Pope Francis
💡Middle School Students
💡ChatGPT
💡TikTok
💡Kendrick Lamar
💡Rabbi Jill
💡Comcast
Highlights
Season 49 finale of SNL features Colin Jost and Michael Che swapping jokes in a tradition.
The tradition involves reading jokes live on air that the other person has never seen before.
Colin Jost hires an actress to pretend to be a civil rights hero in a past incident.
To make amends, an actual practicing Rabbi Jill is invited to the show.
Jost's joke about pro-Palestinian protesters walking out of Jerry Seinfeld's commencement address.
Che's joke about Pope Francis' statement on sexual pleasure being a gift from God.
New data shows middle school students have only regained a third of math skills lost during the pandemic.
Che's joke about ChatGPT releasing a new voice assistant feature inspired by Scarlett Johansson's AI character.
Jost's joke about multiple women being randomly punched by men on the streets of New York.
Che's joke about Kendrick Lamar, referring to him as the 'biggest bitch of all'.
Jost's joke about Comcast, the owner of NBC, telling MSNBC to curb criticism of Israel.
Rabbi Jill's involvement in the joke about Comcast, adding a layer of humor and controversy.
Che's joke about the math skills of middle school students, using a humorous text message analogy.
Jost's joke about Harvey Weinstein, adding a controversial twist to the support for Jewish friends.
Che's joke about the inappropriateness of having altar boys in the context of Pope Francis' statement.
Jost's joke about the war between Kendrick Lamar and Drake, and the beginning of a new war with Michael Che.
Che's closing remark, quoting Hamilton and challenging Kendrick Lamar to 'shoot his shot'.
