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The comedy show “Saturday Night Live” (SNL) has been criticized for its lackluster farewell to Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, who announced she will not run for re-election in 2024. SNL’s “Weekend Update” segment featured co-anchor Michael Che making unfunny jokes about Sinema, disappointing some viewers. The show also featured Scarlett Johansson portraying Sen. Katie Britt and referencing a false implication Britt made about President Biden’s border policy being linked to a sex trafficking case.
SNL’s Weak Farewell to Sen. Kyrsten Sinema
“Saturday Night Live” gave Sen. Kyrsten Sinema a lackluster send-off into the political sunset. It didn’t come as a surprise that the show made a jab at the Arizona senator who recently announced she won’t seek reelection in 2024. However, the humor fell flat, reflecting “SNL’s” recent struggle to provide innovative political commentary.
Michael Che’s Unfunny Joke
During the “Weekend Update” segment, co-anchor Michael Che made a rather forgettable joke about the senator, which clearly didn’t land well. It marked a disappointing farewell to Sinema, a once-frequent target of the show.
SNL Skewers Sen. Katie Britt
The show also took aim at Sen. Katie Britt, who had given an odd Republican response to President Joe Biden’s State of the Union Address. The skit was a surprise, with Scarlett Johansson playing Britt.
Scarlett Johansson’s Portrayal of Sen. Katie Britt
Johansson did well to parody Britt’s over-emotive delivery, particularly when referencing a story Britt told about a sex trafficking victim falsely linked to Biden’s border policy.
On the Sinema front, the show’s take on her announcement was far weaker than that of Slate, an online magazine, which was unsparing in its appraisal. In their “guide to the most important figures in politics this week,” Sinema ranked No. 1.
Overall, “SNL’s” commentary on Sinema’s departure from politics left much to be desired. As we bid farewell to Sinema, a figure often parodied on SNL, it’s clear that the show will need to work harder to find its next reliable target.
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