Weekend Update ft. Marcello Hernández and Bowen Yang - SNL
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

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

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

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

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 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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