US EditionAmy Poehler Addresses Controversial 'SNL' Sketches: "Everything Has an Expiration Date"
NO LOC, JUN 19 – Amy Poehler acknowledged some SNL sketches are offensive by today’s standards and said comedy has an expiration date, reflecting on the show's 50th anniversary special.
- Amy Poehler addressed problematic Saturday Night Live sketches and characters on her Good Hang podcast with Will Forte on June 22, 2025.
- She reflected that many sketches have aged poorly and comedians often played roles they should not have, prompting discussions about comedy's evolution.
- Poehler and Forte recalled incidents from their SNL tenure, emphasizing that early comedy focused on laughs and agreeing everything has an expiration date requiring repair and learning.
- The SNL50 special featured an In Memoriam segment hosted by Tom Hanks highlighting problematic jokes, including a 2004 sketch with Ben Affleck and recent controversial portrayals.
- Poehler’s statements underscore a broader recognition within comedy to acknowledge past mistakes and aim for better, more inclusive humor moving forward.
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