As a seasoned gamer and long-time SNL enthusiast, I must say that the latest episode of SNL 50 was a rollercoaster ride! The cold open featuring Dana Carvey as Elon Musk was particularly intriguing, given Musk’s own reaction to the impression. It’s not every day you see a tech billionaire taking to social media to express his displeasure over a Saturday Night Live sketch!
In the 2024 TV lineup, Season 50 of Saturday Night Live has been graced by a variety of special guests, including Dana Carvey. This season, SNL asked Carvey to reprise an old role, portraying U.S. President Joe Biden. However, in the most recent episode, he also debuted an impression of another famous figure – Elon Musk. During the cold open, Carvey played the tech billionaire, and Musk himself couldn’t help but comment on the performance. Unsurprisingly, Musk shared his thoughts openly on the matter.
As a die-hard SNL fan, I can’t help but share my thoughts on last week’s epic episode, marking their return post the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election. The cold open was nothing short of electrifying, with Kenan Thompson, Heidi Gardner, Bowen Yang, and Sarah Sherman taking center stage to address us, the audience. They began with a solemn tone before injecting their signature humor into the mix, joking about their unwavering support for President-Elect Donald Trump.
In the video, it appears that the portrayal of the Tesla owner mimics a well-known moment from a Trump rally, where he jumps up and down and claims to be in charge. This is humorously referred to as “dark MAGA.” The audience seemed to find this amusing, but the individual being depicted was not happy about it. He expressed his discontent on his own platform (X), stating that Dana Carvey’s portrayal just sounded like Dana Carvey, and further expressing his feelings in another post.
For quite some time now, Saturday Night Live (SNL) seems to be gradually losing its relevance, appearing increasingly detached from current events. In a desperate attempt to circumvent equal airtime regulations and bolster Kamala prior to the election, their actions may have inadvertently contributed to her campaign’s decline instead.
A History Of The Beef Between Disney And Elon Musk
Elon Musk seems to be discussing a dispute that arose last week, following Vice President Kamala Harris’ unexpected appearance on Saturday Night Live (SNL). There were claims from a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) official that this was an attempt to circumvent the FCC’s Equal Time Rule. As a result, NBC reportedly worked with the Trump campaign and subsequently aired an election ad during its Sunday Night Football broadcast, as mentioned by Variety.
In the most recent opening sketch of Saturday Night Live, they didn’t break new ground when it comes to addressing a presidential election outcome. In fact, back in 2016, after Donald Trump’s first victory, Kate McKinnon (playing Hilary Clinton) performed “Hallelujah” on the piano while dressed as Clinton – a moment that was significant for McKinnon and is still remembered years later. Similarly, during the 2020 election, Maya Rudolph (as Kamala Harris) and Jim Carrey (as Joe Biden) celebrated their victory, with Carrey drawing upon his Ace Ventura character in the process.
I’ve got to say something about myself here – I’m not just a space or electric car guy, I’ve also dabbled in the world of entertainment. Last year, I had a blast hosting Saturday Night Live! Remember when I dressed up as Wario? That was a blast! But opinions were divided on my performance. Looking at how I reacted to the latest episode, it feels like I won’t be back for more SNL fun anytime soon.
The upcoming episode of Saturday Night Live is set for broadcast on November 16 at 11:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Charli XCX will take on hosting duties and provide musical performances in this episode. To catch the latest installment, viewers can tune in by subscribing to Peacock.
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