US Edition‘SNL’ mocks Republican senators endorsing Trump in cold open following South Carolina win
- The SNL Weekend Update skit referenced 'magical' Trump sneakers and a Trump Victory Party Cold Open mocking Republican senators.
- The skit features a character claiming Trump sneakers give him the power to make false claims.
- Che joked about golden sneakers Trump is selling, linking them to a man being dragged off a flight.
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‘SNL’ mocks Republican senators endorsing Trump in cold open following South Carolina win
“Saturday Night Live” went after the GOP senators who have endorsed former President Trump in its post-South Carolina primary cold open on Saturday, pointing out the many times Trump has insulted the same men who now back him for president. The cold open showcased characters of Sens. Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), Marco Rubio…
‘Saturday Night Live’ Slams ‘Vanderpump Rules’ Villain Tom Sandoval as a ‘Pure Narcissist’
A politically-charged segment during the Feb. 24 episode of “Saturday Night Live” contained some brutal jokes about Tom Sandoval, the “Vanderpump Rules” cad who cheated on his longtime girlfriend with her best friend and fellow cast member, the fallout of which elevated his profile to pop culture supervillain. The barbs came during a sketch taking […]
‘SNL’ Mocks Trump’s Gold Shoes In ‘White Men Can Trump’ Movie Trailer
Saturday Night Live took aim at former President Donald Trump’s decision to hawk gold sneakers for about $400 a pair with a reimagining of the 1992 flick White Men Can’t Jump called White Men Can Trump. Shane Gillis’ character, rather than seeing his on-court skills legitimately improve by wearing the shoes, is able to master the ability to make people think he’s now dominant at the sport. As the narrator of the trailer states: “Winning is a …
‘SNL’s Weekend Update Dings Paramount+ & Compares Donald Trump To ‘Dark Knight Rises’ Villain Bane
Colin Jost and Michael Che poked fun at pop culture and the news on Saturday Night Live’s “Weekend Update” segment, where Paramount+ was dinged, and Donald Trump continued to be a target of jokes. Jost brought up the lawsuit that the stars of 1968’s Romeo and Juliet brought upon Paramount Pictures to prevent the digital release of the film containing explicit images of them while they were teenagers. “Paramount has agreed to lock it away whe…
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