Weekend Update ft. Marcello Hernández and Bowen Yang - SNL

Saturday Night Live

Saturday Night Live

12 min, 51 sec

Colin Jost and Michael Che deliver a series of news-themed jokes, covering political events and absurd news stories, and feature guest appearances from a frozen embryo and Truman Capote.

Summary

  • Colin Jost and Michael Che open the 'Weekend Update' with jokes about Donald Trump's primary win and pivot to a moderate tone.
  • They discuss various political figures like Nikki Haley and Tim Scott, and comment on the Alabama Supreme Court's controversial embryo ruling.
  • A comical segment features a 'frozen embryo' guest from Alabama commenting on the court ruling.
  • The segment continues with more jokes spanning topics from Boeing's 737 MAX to Women's History Month.
  • Truman Capote makes a guest appearance to humorously, yet inappropriately, comment on historical women figures.

Chapter 1

Opening and Trump's Primary Win

0:00 - 38 sec

Colin Jost and Michael Che open the segment and joke about Donald Trump's undefeated primary streak, except in court, and his pivot to a more moderate tone.

Colin Jost and Michael Che open the segment and joke about Donald Trump's undefeated primary streak, except in court, and his pivot to a more moderate tone.

  • Colin Jost and Michael Che introduce themselves amidst cheers and applause.
  • They discuss Trump's South Carolina primary win and his shift to a more moderate, unifying tone ahead of the general election.

Chapter 2

Political Figures and Alabama Embryo Law

0:38 - 1 min, 21 sec

The hosts comment on Nikki Haley's presidential race prospects, Tim Scott's support for Trump, and the Alabama Supreme Court's ruling on embryos.

The hosts comment on Nikki Haley's presidential race prospects, Tim Scott's support for Trump, and the Alabama Supreme Court's ruling on embryos.

  • Michael Che jokes about Nikki Haley's unpopularity among Black voters in South Carolina and her slim chances in the presidential race.
  • Colin Jost makes a satirical remark about Tim Scott's expressed willingness to support Trump.
  • Both hosts comically address the Alabama Supreme Court's decision equating embryos to children.

Chapter 3

Frozen Embryo Guest Segment

1:59 - 4 min, 54 sec

A 'frozen embryo' from Alabama joins the hosts to humorously discuss its perspective on the recent court ruling.

A 'frozen embryo' from Alabama joins the hosts to humorously discuss its perspective on the recent court ruling.

  • Michael Che introduces a 'frozen embryo' who comments on its 'life' in liquid nitrogen at negative 200 degrees.
  • The embryo makes light-hearted remarks about its lack of human features and the impacts of the court ruling on its status.
  • Colin Jost probes the embryo's thoughts on being considered a full human life, leading to humorous exchanges about its non-existence.

Chapter 4

More Jokes on Various Topics

6:53 - 1 min, 33 sec

Jost and Che continue with a rapid-fire series of jokes, touching on topics ranging from Boeing's 737 MAX to Red Lobster's Lobster Fest.

Jost and Che continue with a rapid-fire series of jokes, touching on topics ranging from Boeing's 737 MAX to Red Lobster's Lobster Fest.

  • The hosts joke about President Biden's campaign funds and his near fall on Air Force One's stairs.
  • They satirize Donald Trump's potential re-election and his ability to work with Mitch McConnell.
  • More jokes follow about zombie deer disease, the 737 MAX program head, and Red Lobster's unique celebration.

Chapter 5

Truman Capote on Women's History Month

8:26 - 4 min, 8 sec

Truman Capote visits the set to talk about Women's History Month, delivering humorous and off-color remarks about historical female figures.

Truman Capote visits the set to talk about Women's History Month, delivering humorous and off-color remarks about historical female figures.

  • Truman Capote, impersonated by a cast member, comments on Women's History Month, starting with Amelia Earhart.
  • Capote humorously criticizes historical women like Betsy Ross and Florence Nightingale, revealing his conflicted feelings towards women.
  • The segment wraps up with Capote's cynical take on women's contributions to history and a final joke about his mistake of Colin Jost's identity.

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