As a die-hard Saturday Night Live enthusiast with decades of laughter under my belt, I can confidently say that Michael Che and Colin Jost have been a dynamic duo at the Weekend Update desk for quite some time now. Their witty banter, edgy humor, and ability to poke fun at everything from politics to pop culture have made them a fan favorite.
Over the years, various prominent personalities have taken turns hosting the “Weekend Update” segment on Saturday Night Live. Depending on your generation, you might favor certain anchors over others. As for the present duo, Colin Jost and Michael Che, they’ve gained significant recognition and have been working together for a decade. However, their creative process isn’t always flawless, as shown by Che’s confession of a joke that made him uncomfortable, despite it being well-received.
Among the many memorable instances throughout their careers, there have been some jokes that caused both anchors to react with a rolled eye or two. For instance, Michael Che once shared on the Fly on the Wall podcast, which is hosted by Dana Carvey and David Spade (two well-known alumni of SNL) about a joke he told during Update that made him wish to retaliate against his co-anchor. Che couldn’t remember the setup, but he vividly recalled the punchline.
Something toward that, yeah. I think ‘jalapeno business’ I was pretty furious about.
The podcast offers insights into the hidden aspects of Saturday Night Live, making it perfectly suitable for Michael Che to disclose his limits regarding humor. It’s notable that Che and Colin Jost aren’t afraid to test boundaries. Their segment also serves as a refreshing break during the 90-minute broadcast, but in one case, Che had to establish clear boundaries. Interestingly, the joke eventually proved fatal. This suggests that there are valuable lessons in their approach to humor.
During last week’s rehearsal, Colin Jost added a witty remark. Later, a former member of Saturday Night Live’s Top Five threatened to leave if his co-star said it on air. Unsurprisingly, Jost delivered the joke live, due to his colleague’s dislike for it. However, the audience’s positive response only fueled Mr. Che’s anger further following the broadcast. Afterward, he expressed his dissatisfaction with Jost:
If you ever do that again, I’m going to kick your ass.
As a gaming enthusiast, I’m totally hooked on the chemistry these two hosts bring to the table on SNL Season 50. Though they’ve moved on from their writing roles, they’re still holding down the fort as anchors. Over the past decade, they’ve become household names due to their quick-witted, unapologetic humor that doesn’t spare anyone, not even heavyweights like Barack Obama and Scarlett Johansson, who’s married to Colin Jost. It’s a pleasure to see them in action!
Every year, their audience eagerly looks forward to their humorous tradition known as the joke exchange. This tradition grows bolder with time, and it involves the hosts composing jokes specifically for each other that they read aloud for the first time during this segment. This segment is highly anticipated and often leaves both anchors either groaning or blushing as they share one joke after another. I anticipate these two will continue challenging each other’s comedic boundaries, and I’m curious to see if Michael Che offers any more direct comments on future jokes.
Every Saturday at 11:30 PM Eastern Time, fresh episodes of Saturday Night Live are broadcast. This includes the appearances of Michael Che and his witty counterpart during the 2024 television schedule. Additionally, episodes can be streamed using a Peacock subscription.
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2024-10-10 04:08