‘KPop Demon Hunters’ & ‘Stranger Things’ Mocked
The latest episode of “Saturday Night Live” featured the usual witty banter from “Weekend Update” anchors Michael Che and Colin Jost. The duo tackled several pop culture topics that have been making headlines this week, providing their unique take on the news. Here are some of the standout moments from their segment:
On Trump’s recent Kennedy Center events:
President Trump recently hosted multiple events at the Kennedy Center, including an award ceremony for Sylvester Stallone, Gloria Gaynor, and rock band KISS. The lineup included a musical performance by The Village People, leading Che and Jost to jokingly question if Trump is a gay man from 1978. Trump also made comments about the proposed merger between Netflix and Warner Brothers Discovery, prompting Netflix to offer him a night with the ‘K-Pop Demon Hunters.’
On the Golden Globe nominations:
The Golden Globe nominations were announced, with the film “One Battle After Another” receiving the most nominations. In contrast, Michael Che’s fictional film “Hold Up, Medea Got a Daughter?” received the least nominations, sparking laughs from the audience.
From Jane Wickline’s song about the young “Stranger Things” cast, with interjections from Jost:
Wickline’s song humorously addresses the potential threat posed by the child actors from “Stranger Things,” suggesting they could become more powerful than anticipated. Jost interjects with confusion, leading to a comedic back-and-forth about the supposed dangers of the young actors. The segment concludes with Wickline proposing a plan to capture and redirect the child actors, resulting in a hilarious exchange between the anchors.
Overall, Che and Jost’s segment on “Weekend Update” provided a mix of sharp wit and comedic commentary on current pop culture events. Fans of the show can watch the full segment on the official “Saturday Night Live” website.
