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SNL Skewers NYC Earthquake and Trump in Weekend Update Sketch

Apr 7, 2024 1 min read

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On the latest "Saturday Night Live," a comedic sketch personified the recent New York City-area earthquake and the solar eclipse, with cast members Marcello Hernández and Kenan Thompson embodying the respective natural events. They humorously debated which phenomenon was more impactful, with Hernández as the earthquake highlighting its significance in the New York metro area and Thompson's eclipse character countering with its own potential for disruption. The skit also touched on Mayor Eric Adams' response to the earthquake, which has been the strongest near the city in 140 years.

In the "Weekend Update" segment, co-hosts Colin Jost and Michael Che wove political satire into the mix. Jost took jabs at both President Biden and former President Trump, mentioning a hypothetical election rematch and poking fun at their polling numbers. He also criticized Trump's comments about Biden's alleged cocaine use and lampooned Trump's proposal to rename Washington Dulles Airport in his honor. Che chimed in with a commentary on the political landscape surrounding Transgender Day of Visibility and Easter, as well as Trump's pledge to make Election Day "Christian Visibility Day." The segment also referenced Trump's readiness to debate Biden and his self-comparison to Nelson Mandela, drawing laughter and critique on the current political discourse. The episode was hosted by Kristen Wiig with musical guest Raye, rounding out the night's entertainment.

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