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SNL Skewers Cornell Case, Roasts Jost
4 Oct
Summary
- SNL addressed the sensitive Cornell 7 case on Weekend Update.
- Michael Che used the case to joke about Colin Jost's Ivy League background.
- Dakota Johnson hosted, with Taylor Swift making a cameo.
Saturday Night Live addressed the controversial Cornell 7 case during its recent Weekend Update segment. Head writer Michael Che used the allegations, which involve serious accusations, as a springboard for a joke directed at his co-anchor, Colin Jost.
Che's commentary highlighted the need for men to hold each other accountable, subtly implying that some men who appear to be "nice guys" are not. The camera frequently focused on Jost, suggesting he was the target, especially when Che mentioned "weird privileged Ivy League types," referencing Jost's Harvard education.
The episode also featured host Dakota Johnson, making her third appearance on the show. Johnson was joined by Taylor Swift for a surprise cameo during her opening monologue. The sketches included a memorable bit where Johnson played a harsh girlfriend and another where she portrayed a doctor discouraging a comatose patient's family from singing.
Following this episode, Saturday Night Live is scheduled to return next week with host Shane Gillis before taking a short break. The show will resume its run closer to Halloween.
