'SNL' Weekend Update Hilarity: Colin Jost and Michael Che Swap Unexpected Jokes

In the latest uproarious installment of "Saturday Night Live's" annual holiday episode, hosts Colin Jost and Michael Che took the Weekend Update tradition to new heights. The comedic chaos ensued as the hosts exchanged wholly unexpected and occasionally irreverent jokes live on air, without any prior knowledge of the punchlines. Amidst the laughter, Che delivered a memorable line, urging both Jews and Muslims to consider the timeless advice, "Y'all need Jesus."

 

The climactic moment arrived towards the segment's conclusion, with Che acknowledging the holiday spirit and expressing reluctance to end on a bleak note, especially given the ongoing conflicts in Israel and Gaza. However, Jost had one more zinger up his sleeve, revealing an important lesson he gleaned from the prevailing tensions.

 

In response, Che couldn't contain his laughter as he shared the punchline, playfully asserting, "Whether you're Jewish or Muslim, y'all need Jesus." The unexpected quip left the audience in stitches, showcasing the dynamic and unpredictable nature of the Weekend Update banter.

 

Contrary to any expectations, the segment didn't build up to this climactic moment. Instead, it kicked off with Che playfully roasting former president Barack Obama, humorously referring to him as "a dodo I'd like to reintroduce to Africa." This playful jab stemmed from recent reports about scientists exploring a "de-extinction plan" for the bird.

 

Jost, too, found himself at the mercy of unexpected punchlines, addressing serious topics with humor. He was prompted to jest about the Adult Survivors Act in New York, allowing victims of sexual abuse a one-year window to file claims that would otherwise fall outside the statute of limitations for such crimes. Jost, in his characteristic style, begrudgingly quipped, "Figures, 'cause bitches love bringing up old stuff, am I right?"

 

Adding another layer of comedic complexity, Che turned the tables by compelling Jost to roast his own wife, Scarlett Johansson. Leveraging New York's allowance of alcohol in theaters, Jost humorously declared, "That's how I'm finally able to enjoy my wife's little art movies." Che, in his unique fashion, offered a backhanded compliment, praising Jost's wife's work in a manner that only added to the hilarity.

 

"If you ask me, you're an even better Black Widow than Coretta Scott King," Jost quipped, playfully hanging his head in mock shame. The unexpected twists and turns in the Weekend Update jokes showcased the hosts' ability to navigate delicate subjects with humor, maintaining the show's reputation for witty and irreverent comedy.

 

In essence, the latest "SNL" episode's Weekend Update segment proved once again that the unexpected is to be expected, and laughter knows no boundaries, even when tackling sensitive topics.