Black Snape Calls Harry Potter a Racist Proud Boy

Weekend Update on SNL Features Kam Patterson as Professor Snape from Harry Potter

Kam Patterson made a surprise appearance as Professor Snape from the Harry Potter series during a segment of “Weekend Update” on Saturday Night Live. His casting as Snape is a nod to the upcoming Harry Potter series on HBO, where the character will be portrayed by Black actor Paapa Essiedu.

Patterson, in character as Snape, began by speaking in a formal tone before humorously switching to a more casual style. He joked about code-switching and added a touch of humor to the segment.

When asked about his year at Hogwarts, Snape humorously shared his experience with a new student named Harry Potter, whom he jokingly referred to as “the Proud Boy Who Lived.” Snape comically recounted how Harry accused the only Black teacher at the school of being evil.

In a witty exchange with Colin Jost, Snape pointed out the racial bias in the wizarding world, particularly the unfair suspicion placed on him as a Black character. He humorously referenced the character of Voldemort and the white character Professor Quirrell to highlight the racial stereotypes prevalent in the magical world.

Snape continued to humorously address the lack of diversity and racial stereotypes in the wizarding world, citing the character Kingsley Shacklebolt as an example. He playfully criticized the character’s name and outfit, adding a comedic twist to the conversation.

The segment concluded with Snape delivering a final message to Harry Potter, injecting humor and a touch of nostalgia into the conversation.

The hilarious portrayal of Professor Snape by Kam Patterson added a comedic twist to the Weekend Update segment, highlighting the racial dynamics and stereotypes in the magical world of Harry Potter.