Weekend Update: Trump Scrolled Twitter During Jan 6 - SNL

Summary

In this Weekend Update segment, Colin Jost and Michael Che deliver a satirical take on current events, focusing on Donald Trump's rally, election-related updates, and notable news about Elon Musk, Sean 'Diddy' Combs, and RFK Jr. They also joke about Kamala Harris's hurricane response, Biden's unexpected White House appearance, and humor around various political figures like Marjorie Taylor Greene and HUNG COW. The humor is edgy, covering a range of topics from bizarre news stories, drag queens, and a man in Austria who amputated his own penis while high on mushrooms.

Takeaways

• 🗳️ The election is 30 days away and is expected to be a significant event despite the ongoing political turmoil.
• 🎤 Elon Musk joined Donald Trump on stage at a rally, suggesting a continued association between them.
• 📈 The U.S. added 245,000 new jobs last month, but the joke implies they were all in a controversial or fictional field.
• 👮‍♂️ Sean 'Diddy' Combs' sex trafficking case has been assigned to a new judge, with a humorous comment on Diddy's hopes for the judge's leniency.
• 🎉 Diddy invited Prince Harry and Prince William to a party, but Prince Andrew showed up uninvited before the invite was complete.
• 🌀 Donald Trump visited Georgia to survey damage from Hurricane Helene, despite his apparent fear of high winds.
• 🌊 Vice President Kamala Harris visited North Carolina to survey hurricane damage, marking her second such visit this year.
• 🏛️ New court filings reveal that Trump was on Twitter during the Capitol attack on January 6th, which is infuriating to some.
• 🏥 Donald Trump has refused to release his medical records, hinting at potential undisclosed health issues.
• 🤔 The vice presidential debate was described as very white, making the commentator feel he looked Haitian by comparison.
• 😲 Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene tweeted about weather control, implying a conspiracy theory.

Q & A

What is the main theme of the 'Weekend Update' segment?

'Weekend Update' focuses on political satire and current events, with a humorous take on topics like elections, Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and other prominent figures.

What joke is made about the upcoming election?

The joke implies that despite the election being 30 days away, the nightmare of political turmoil will not end, hinting at ongoing challenges even after the election.

What humorous observation is made about Trump’s rally location?

It’s joked that Trump held his rally at the site of his first assassination attempt, which the host finds brave but mocks by suggesting it’s strange to send J.D. Vance on stage dressed as Trump.

How does the segment use Elon Musk in the jokes?

Elon Musk is humorously described as 'trying to jump to Mars' and is mentioned in connection with Trump, joking about their potential future appearance together on a Christmas show.

What does the segment imply about Sean 'Diddy' Combs?

The segment jokes about Diddy being involved in serious allegations like sex trafficking, and uses dark humor to suggest that Diddy hopes the judge overseeing his case will be lenient towards crimes like rape.

How is Donald Trump’s behavior during the Capitol riot referenced?

The script makes fun of Trump by revealing he was scrolling through Twitter during the January 6th attack, adding that it was frustrating for those who supported him at the time.

What humorous remark is made about the vice presidential debate?

The debate is mockingly compared to a folk duo, referring to the candidates as 'Mumford and Dad,' and the whiteness of the debate is exaggerated to the point that it made the speaker feel 'Haitian.'

What unusual personal detail about RFK Jr. is highlighted in the jokes?

RFK Jr. is humorously described as someone who dumped a dead bear in Central Park, chainsawed the head off a dead whale, and had a worm living in his brain, adding to his eccentric public image.

What does the segment joke about Marjorie Taylor Greene's tweet?

It pokes fun at Marjorie Taylor Greene’s claim that 'they' can control the weather, with the punchline being that it led to a suspiciously nice weather during Rosh Hashanah weekend.

How is President Biden humorously portrayed during a White House briefing?

President Biden’s surprise appearance at a White House briefing is mocked by suggesting that it’s unusual for people to see the president there, implying a lack of visibility or confusion about his role.